■Aperture. Shows the current aperture chosen by the D7000’s autoexposure system,
or specified by you when using Manual exposure mode.
■Automatic ISO indicator.Is shown as a reminder that the D7000 has been set to
adjust ISO sensitivity automatically.
■Flash compensation indicator. Appears when flash EV changes have been made.
■Exposure compensation indicator. This is shown when exposure compensation
(EV) changes have been made. It’s easy to forget you’ve dialed in a little more or
less exposure, and then shoot a whole series of pictures of a different scene that does-
n’t require such compensation. Beware!
■Electronic analog exposure display.This scale shows the current exposure level,
with the bottom indicator centered when the exposure is correct as metered. The
indicator may also move to the left or right to indicate over- or underexposure
(respectively). The scale is also used to show the amount of exposure compensation
dialed in. Also shows exposure compensation and degree of horizontal tilt.
■Exposures remaining/maximum burst available/other data. Normally displays
the number of exposures remaining on your memory card, but while shooting it
changes to show a number that indicates the number of frames that can be taken
in continuous shooting mode using the current settings. This indicator also shows
other information, such as ISO sensitivity, exposure compensation value, and Active
D-Lighting amount.
■Thousands of exposures. Displayed when more than 999 exposures remaining;
the readout to the left will then show number of shots remaining in thousands.
■Flash ready indicator.This icon appears when the flash is fully charged.
■Battery status. Shows amount of remaining power.
■Bracketing indicator.Shows when Active D-Lighting, exposure, flash, or white
balance bracketing is underway.
■ISO sensitivity.This useful indicator shows the current ISO setting value. Those
who have accidentally taken dozens of shots under bright sunlight at ISO 1600
because they forgot to change the setting back after some indoor shooting will treas-
ure this addition.
Underneath Your Nikon D7000
There’s not a lot going on with the bottom panel of your Nikon D7000. You’ll find the
battery compartment access door, and a tripod socket, which secures the camera to a
tripod. The socket accepts other accessories, such as quick release plates that allow rapid
attaching and detaching the D7000 from a matching platform affixed to your tripod.
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