Nikon D300 See Also, ASee Also, A Long Time-Exposures, AElectronic Analog Exposure Displays

AElectronic Analog Exposure Displays

The electronic analog exposure displays in the control panel and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under- or overexposed at current settings. Depending on the option chosen for Custom Setting b2 ([EV steps for exposure cntrl.], pg. 275), the amount of under- or over-exposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, or 1 EV. If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, the displays will flash.

	Custom Setting b2 set to [1/3 step]
Optimal exposure	Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV

Control panel

Viewfinder

A Long Time-Exposures
At a shutter speed of A, the shutter will
remain open while the shutter-release button
is held down. Use for long time-exposure
photographs of moving lights, the stars, night	Z
scenery, or fireworks. Nikon recommends
using a fully-charged EN-EL3e battery or an
optional EH-5a or EH-5 AC adapter to prevent	Shutter speed: 35 s
loss of power while the shutter is open. Note	Aperture: f/25
that noise and color distortion may be present

in long exposures; before shooting, choose [On] for the [Long exp. NR] option in the shooting menu (pg. 262).

ASee Also

See Custom Setting f10 ([Reverse indicators], pg. 310) for information on reversing the electronic analog exposure display.

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