Nikon D6 Reference Manual page 1067

Alert
Top
control Viewfinder
panel
(Exposure indicators
and shutter speed or
aperture display flash)
Problem/solution
Subject too bright; limits of camera exposure
metering system exceeded.
•
Lower ISO sensitivity.
•
Mode P: Use third-party ND (neutral density)
filter (filter can also be used if alert is still
displayed after following settings are adjusted
in mode S or A).
•
Mode S: Choose faster shutter speed.
•
Mode A: Choose smaller aperture (higher f-
number).
Subject too dark; limits of camera exposure
metering system exceeded.
•
Increase ISO sensitivity.
•
Mode P: Use optional flash unit (flash can also
be used if alert is still displayed after following
settings are adjusted in mode S or A).
•
Mode S: Choose slower shutter speed.
•
Mode A: Choose wider aperture (lower f-
number).
Alerts and Error Messages
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