Flexible Program; Exposure Program - Nikon D1X User Manual

Flexible Program

Programmed auto offers multiple combinations of shutter speed and aperture, each of which
will produce the correct exposure, giving you a degree of control over shutter speed and
aperture while leaving the camera to set exposure. To choose a new combination of shutter
speed and aperture, rotate the command dial (A). While flexible program is in effect, an
asterisk ("*") will appear next to the exposure-mode indicator in the control panel on top of
the camera (B). To restore the default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the com-
mand dial until the asterisk is no longer displayed. Flexible program is also cancelled when the
camera is turned off or a two-button reset (
A

Exposure Program

The following graph shows the exposure program for programmed auto.
F1
F1.4
F2
F2.8
F4
F5.6
F8
F11
F16
F22
F32
The maximum and minimum values for EV var y with sensitivity (ISO equivalency). Matrix
metering reduces to 17
ISO 200, lens with maximum aper ture of f/1.4 and
minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g., AF 50 mm f/1.4D)
30" 15" 8" 4" 2" 1"
2 4
Shutter speed
1
/ any EV that exceeds 17
3
pg. 184) is perfor med.
B
Metering Range: EV 1–21
8 15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 16000
1
/ at a sensitivity of ISO 200 equivalent.
3
85