Nikon 2170749 Instruction Manual - Page 23

Shooting in Each Exposure Mode-continued A: Aperture-Priority Auto Enables you to manually set the desired aperture. The camera automatically selects a suitable shutter speed to give you the correct , exposure. By varying the aperture, and thus controlling the depth of field, you can make the background and foreground sharper, or blur the background. In flash photography, varying the aperture changes the flash shooting distance. For available mode combinations, see page 68. 1 Set the exposure mode dial to A, then set the aperture using the Command Dial. OFF 4, ato AZ, OEM 1 a PI c] 2 Confirm focus indicator • in the viewfinder and shoot. • When the subject is too dark or too bright, one of the following warnings will appear in the LCD panel or viewfinder: • ft Select a smaller aperture (larger f-number). If the warning indication persists, use an ND filter. • 10: Select a larger aperture (smaller f-number). If the warning indication persists, use the Speedlight. • To set aperture in Long Time Exposure (Time or Bulb), set the exposure mode dial to A. For details, see pages 50, 61. Vari-Program • Vad-Program Vad-Program gives you the option to choose from four different programs designed for specific picture-taking situations. For available mode combinations. see page 68. Shooting with Vad-Program Set the exposure mode dial to the desired Vari-Program, confirm that focus indicator • appears in the viewfinder, and shoot. do s F'4 a G="S1 • The following warning indications appear in the LCD panel or viewfinder when the subject is too dark or bright: • H Use ND filter. • Use Speedlight. NOTE: Vari-Program • The camera automatically selects a slower shutter speed in certain situations (in programs other than Portrait Program). Use a tripod to avoid camera shake. 46 47