Nikon 25438, D60OUTFIT, D60BODY user manual Shooting in dMode Manual, C, and d

a, b, c, and d

Shooting in dMode (Manual)

In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. This mode can also be used for longer exposures, with which the shutter can be held open indefinitely (“Bulb” and “Time“; A 46), necessary for shooting fireworks and stars.

1 Rotate the mode dial to d.

2Watch the electronic analog exposure display (A 45) while rotating the command dial to set shutter speed and aperture.

Shutter speed displayed in the viewfinder will change as the command dial is rotated. Set shutter speed to the

desired value between 1/4,000 s and 30 s or “Bulb” (“bulb” is displayed in the viewfinder).

Shutter speed of “Bulb” is used for long time-exposure photographs (A 46).

Set

Modes

Aperture displayed in the viewfinder will change as the command dial is rotated while A(B) is pressed. Set aperture to the desired value.

The maximum and minimum apertures available vary depending upon the lens.

Adjust shutter speed and aperture settings as necessary to achieve the desired exposure.

Setting shutter speed

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Setting aperture

Shutter speed and aperture can also be displayed in the Shooting information display by pressing K(L).

3Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

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