Step 4: Checking Exposure - Nikon D1X User Manual

4
—Checking Exposure
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the
camer a will automaticall y adjust shutter speed and ap-
erture for optimal results. Check the shutter speed and
aper ture indicators in the viewfinder before shooting. If
the photo will be over- or under-exposed, one of the
following indicators will appear in the viewfinder and in
the control panel on top of the camera.
Indicator
HI
Lo
2—EV Steps for Exposure Control (
By default, aperture and shutter speed are shown in the smallest possible increments. Use
Custom Setting 2 to change the size of the increments used when displaying aperture, shutter
speed, and exposure compensation.
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Photo will be overexposed. Use a neutral density (ND) filter.
Photo will be underexposed. Use a flash.
Meaning
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