Nikon D70-series, D200BODY, 17002 Focus, Check exposure Exposure mode P programmed auto, Indicator

Tutorial—Basic Photography

4 Focus

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. If the camera is able to focus on the subject in the center focus area, a beep will sound and the in-fo- cus indicator (●) will appear in the viewfinder (if the focus indicator blinks, the camera was unable to focus using autofocus). Focus will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

If the subject is dark, the AF-assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation.

5Check exposure

In exposure mode P (programmed auto), the

camera automatically sets shutter speed and ap- erture when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Before shooting, check the shutter- speed and aperture indicators in the viewfinder. If the photo would be under- or over-exposed at current settings, one of the following indicators will be displayed.

Indicator Description

Photo will be overexposed. Use optional Neutral Density (ND) filter.

Photo will be underexposed. Use flash or raise ISO sensitivity.

The Shutter-Release Button

The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the but- ton is pressed halfway; focus locks until the button is released. To take the picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

Lock focus	Take
	photograph

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