Mode M (Manual) - Nikon D3200 User Manual

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).
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The 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
E (N) button
Command dial
1
Underexposed by / EV
3
Overexposed by over 2 EV
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