Nikon Digital Camera user manual Mode M Manual, Exposure Indicator

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).

E(N) button

Command dial

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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 1/3 EV

Overexposed by over 2 EV

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