Nikon D700 User Manual page 149

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Electronic Analog Exposure Displays
The electronic analog exposure displays in the control panel and
viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under- or over-
exposed at current settings. Depending on the option chosen for Custom
Setting b2 (EV steps for exposure cntrl., pg. 292), the amount of under-
or over-exposure is shown in increments of
limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, the displays will
flash.
Optimal exposure
Control panel
Viewfinder
If the camera is unable to achieve optimal exposure at the shutter speed
or aperture selected in mode f or g, q or r will be displayed in the
control panel and viewfinder, and the electronic analog exposure display
will show the amount by which the image will be under- or over-exposed.
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See Also
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Setting f12 (Reverse indicators, pg. 330), the exposure indicators in the
control panel, viewfinder and shooting information display are displayed
with positive values on the left and negative values on the right. Select
(W) to display negative values on the left and positive
values on the right.
Custom Setting b2 set to 1/3 step
Underexposed by
(V) (the default setting) is selected for Custom
1 1
/ EV, / EV, or 1 EV. If the
3 2
1
/ EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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