Nikon Z 8 Reference Manual page 124

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Exposure Indicators
The exposure indicators in the monitor, viewfinder, and control panel show whether the photograph
would be under- or over-exposed at current settings. The exposure indicators can be read as follows
(the display varies with the option selected for Custom Setting b2 [EV steps for exposure cntrl]):
Display
Monitor
Viewfinder/
control panel
The orientation of the exposure indicators can be reversed using Custom Setting f7 [Reverse
indicators].
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Exposure Warning
The displays will flash if the selected settings exceed the limits of the exposure metering system.
[1/3 step] selected for [EV steps for exposure cntrl]
Optimal exposure
1
Underexposed by /
3
124
EV Overexposed by over 3
1
/ EV
3
Exposure