STEP 1

TUTORIAL—

TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS

1—Adjusting Camera Settings (continued)

1.9 Choose an exposure mode ( pp. 84–95)

With the MODE button held down (A), turn the main command dial (B) until the exposure-mode indicator in the top control panel shows (programmed auto exposure; C). The camera will automatically adjust shutter speed and aperture to produce the optimal exposure for your subject. Exposure is set according to the camera’s exposure program.

A B C

Non-CPU Lenses

Programmed auto exposure is only available when a CPU lens is used. When a non-CPU lens is mounted on the camera, the exposure mode will automatically be set to aperture-priority auto. The exposure-mode indicator in the top control panel will show a flashing , the expo- sure-mode indicator in the viewfinder, . Aperture will be shown in the control panel and

viewfinder as . Aperture must be set manually using the lens aperture ring.

42

Page 56
Image 56
Nikon S2J00200401 user manual Choose an exposure mode pp, Non-CPU Lenses