S: Shutter-Priority Auto

In mode S, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically se- lects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Shutter speed can be set to values between 30 s and 1 8,000 s. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects, high shutter speeds to “freeze” motion. Mode S is only available with CPU lenses.

To take photographs in shutter-priority auto:

1 Rotate the mode dial to S.

2 Rotate the main command dial to choose the desired shutter speed.

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 faster shutter speed or lower sensitivity ( 46), or use optional Neutral Density (ND) filter.

Subject too dark. Choose slower shutter speed 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).

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Nikon D70SBODY manual Shutter-Priority Auto