Nikon Digital Camera Mode M (Manual)

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Mode M (Manual)
In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter
speeds of “Bulb” and “Time” are available for long time-exposures of fireworks or the
night sky.
Shutter speed is set by rotating the command dial,
aperture by pressing E(N) and rotating the
command dial (the maximum and minimum
values for aperture vary with the lens used).
AThe Exposure Indicator
If a CPU lens is attached and a shutter speed other than “Bulb” or “Time” is selected, the
exposure indicator in the viewfinder and information display shows whether the
photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings (the illustrations below
show the display in the viewfinder). The displays will flash if the limits of the exposure
metering system are exceeded.
Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
E (N) button
Command dial