Nikon D200BODY, D70-series, D200OUTFIT, D200KIT 156, Custom Setting b7 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure

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Custom Setting b7: Fine Tune Optimal Exposure

Use this option to fine-tune the exposure value selected by the camera. Exposure can be fine tuned separately for each metering method by from +1 to –1 EV in steps of / EV. Selecting this option displays a message warning that theicon does not appear when exposure is altered; highlight Yes and press the multi selector to the right (se- lect No to exit without altering exposure). Highlight a me- tering method and press the multi selector to the right to display a list of exposure values. Highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection.

Custom Setting c1: AE Lock Buttons

This option determines what controls lock exposure.

Option	Description
AE-L/AF-L Button	Exposure can only be locked by pressing
(default)	AE-L/AF-L button.
	Exposure can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-
+Release Button	L button or by pressing shutter-release but-
	ton halfway.

Custom Setting c2: Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button

This option controls the behavior of the AE-L/AF-Lbutton.

Custom Settings

156

Fine-Tuning Exposure

Exposure can be fine-tuned separately for each Custom Settings bank. Note that as the exposure compensation icon () is not displayed, the only way to determine whether ex- posure has been altered is to view the fine-tuning menu. Exposure compensation ( 72) is recommended in most situations.