Nikon D70 manual Aperture-Priority Auto

A: Aperture-Priority Auto

In mode A, you choose the aperture while the camera controls shutter speed for optimal exposure. Small apertures (high f/-numbers) increase depth of field, bringing both the main subject and background into focus. Large apertures (low f/-numbers) soften background details and let more light into the camera, increasing the range of the flash and making photographs less susceptible to blurring. Mode A is only available with CPU lenses.

To take photographs in aperture-priority auto:

1 Rotate the mode dial to A.

2 Rotate the sub-command dial to choose the desired aperture.

3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

Exposure Warning

If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, one of the following indica- tors will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder:

Indicator Description

Subject too bright. Choose smaller aperture (larger f/-number) or lower sensitivity ( 46), or use optional Neutral Density (ND) filter.

Subject too dark. Choose larger aperture (smaller f/-number) or higher sensitivity ( 46).

If the flash-ready indicator () blinks in the viewfinder, the flash can be used for ad- ditional lighting. The flash-ready indicator will not be displayed if Off is selected for Custom Setting 20 (Flash sign).

Taking Photographs—Exposure

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