Exposure—Photographs Taking

Exposure Warning

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

Indicator

Description

Subject too bright. Use optional Neutral Density (ND) filter or lower sensitivity (46).

Subject too dark. Raise sensitivity (46).

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

Exposure Program

The exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph:

AF 50 mm f/1.4D

AF ED 180 mm f/2.8D AF-S ED 300 mm f/4D

Aperture

Shutter speed

The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with sensitivity (ISO equivalency); the above graph assumes a sensitivity of ISO 200 equivalent. When matrix metering is used, values over 171/3 EV are reduced to 171/3 EV.

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