Viewfinder Display - Nikon D70 Quicktour

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Part I Using the Nikon D70
1.13 Key components on the lower-right corner of the back panel of
the D70.
Viewfinder Display
The D70 provides lots of status information
in the viewfinder, although not all of it will
be visible at one time. Here's the skinny:
Reference grid: This optional set
of reference lines can be used to
align images.
Center-weighted metering refer-
ence circle: Shows the 8mm circle
that's the default area for center-
weighted meter readings. The size
of the circle used can be changed
in the menu system.
Autofocus/spot metering zones:
Shows the areas used by the D70
to focus and measure exposure.
In-focus indicator: Illuminates
when an image is focused
correctly.
Multi selector
Compact Flash compartment
LCD Delete Memory card access lamp
Focus selector lock
Focus area/autofocus mode:
Shows the current focus area, and
which autofocus mode is in use.
Autoexposure (AE)/autofocus
(AF) lock indicator: Shows that
exposure and/or focus have been
locked.
Battery status: Current power
level of the battery.
Shutter speed: Selected shutter
speed.
Aperture: Selected lens opening.
Exposure display: Shows the
amount of over- or underexposure.
Flash compensation: Shows
added or subtracted flash
exposure.
Exposure compensation: Shows
added or subtracted exposure.