Nikon D3s Technical Manual page 47

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Preview exposure.
Press J to preview exposure
in the monitor. Adjust shutter
speed and aperture and check
the results in the preview dis-
play.
Notes: Exposure Preview
Always use the exposure preview to adjust shut-
ter speed and aperture. Changes to these settings
may not be refl ected in the live view display.
Exposure is set using matrix metering and can be
adjusted by ±5 EV, although only values between
–3 and +3 EV are refl ected in the preview display.
Note that the preview may not accurately refl ect
exposure at ISO sensitivities below ISO 200 or
above ISO 12800, at shutter speeds slower than
1/25 s, or when an optional fl ash unit is attached,
Active D-Lighting or bracketing is in eff ect,
is selected for shutter speed, or the subject is very
bright or very dark. Exposure preview is not avail-
able when
Tip
To prevent fl icker, choose shutter speeds of 1/125 s,
1/60 s, or 1/30 s if the local AC power supply is 60 Hz, or
1/100 s, 1/50 s, or 1/25 s if the power supply is 50 Hz.
A is selected for shutter speed.
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