Exposure Warning List - Canon EOS-3 Instructions Manual

2. Exposure Warning List

Mode and
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30" shutter speed and maximum
aperture
P
8000 shutter speed and minimum
aperture
Maximum aperture
Tv
Minimum aperture
30" shutter speed
Av
8000 shutter speed
Current aperture
30" shutter speed and maximum
aperture
DEP
8000 shutter speed and minimum
aperture
130
Blinking Warning Description
The subject is too
dark.
The subject is too
bright.
The picture will be
underexposed.
The picture will be
overexposed.
The picture will be
underexposed.
The picture will be
overexposed.
The desired depth of
field cannot be
obtained.
The subject is too
dark.
The subject is too
bright.
Countermeasures
Use flash.
Attach a neutral density filter to
the lens.
Set a slower shutter speed.
Set a faster shutter speed.
Set a larger aperture
(smaller f-number).
Set a smaller aperture
(larger f-number).
1) Move away from the subject
and try again.
2) If a zoom lens is used, use
the shortest focal length.
Use flash.
Attach a neutral density (ND)
filter to the lens.