Nikon CoolPix 995 User Manual page 34

Setting the Exposure mode
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: Shutter-Priority Auto
Enables you to manually set the desired shutter speed (8-1/2000 sec.) in 1 EV
steps; the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to provide correct
exposure.
• Turning the Command dial after setting Shutter-Priority Auto
Exposure mode changes the shutter speed as follows:
Note: Control range of the camera
When the subject is too dark or too bright (beyond the control range of the
camera) and the Shutter release button is lightly pressed, the selected shutter
speed display pulses. To avoid motion blur or incorrect exposure, change the
shutter speed setting.
A
: Aperture-Priority Auto
This mode enables you to choose the camera aperture (lens' minimum to
maximum in 1/3 steps) manually. The camera automatically selects an appropriate
shutter speed (8 to 1/2300 sec.) to ensure correct exposure.
• Turning the Command dial after setting Aperture-Priority Auto
Exposure mode changes the aperture in 1/3 steps.
Note: Control range of the camera
When the subject is too dark or too bright (beyond the control range of the
camera) and the Shutter release button is lightly pressed, the selected aperture
display pulses. If this occurs, change the aperture setting to avoid incorrect
exposure.
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Shooting Mode
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: Manual
Enables you to set both shutter speed (8 sec. - 1/2000 sec. in 1 EV steps, plus
long time exposure "BULB" up to 60 sec.) and aperture (lens' minimum to
maximum in 1/3 steps) manually.
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1 Set the Exposure mode to
button. The aperture and shutter speed are displayed alternately
in the Control panel as the MODE button is pressed repeatedly.
• The aperture and shutter speed are highlighted in green in the Monitor.
2 Confirm the Exposure condition in the Control panel or Exposure
meter display in the Monitor and set the aperture and shutter
speed by rotating the Command dial.
• The difference between the selected exposure and the exposure measured
by the camera is displayed in the Exposure condition and the Exposure meter
display (except in long time exposure).
, then take your finger off the MODE
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