Nikon F55 Instruction Manual - Page 30
Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode
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Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode Small aperture f/32 A: Aperture-Priority Auto Enables you to set the desired aperture (lens' minimum to maximum) manually. The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable for correct exposure. • A (Aperture-Priority Auto) can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as G- or D-type Nikkor (page 88). • In flash photography, varying the aperture changes the flash shooting distance (page 83). Large aperture f/2.8 Tip By varying the aperture, and thus controlling the depth of field (page 86), you can sharpen the background and foreground, or blur the background. 1 Set the exposure mode dial to A. NOTE: CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its minimum (largest f-number). When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting, ƒEE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter locks. 58 2 Set the aperture (lens' minimum to maximum) by rotating the Command Dial. Overexposure Underexposure 3 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator / and shoot. • When the subject is too dark or too bright, one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder and LCD panel. (Over- or underexposure value is indicated with the electronic analogue exposure display in the viewfinder.) • HI: Select smaller aperture (larger f-number). If the warning indication remains on, use an ND filter (optional). • Lo: Select larger aperture (smaller f-number). If the warning indication remains on, use the Speedlight. • If the subject is too dark or backlit, the flash recommended indication fi blinks in the viewfinder when you lightly press the shutter release button. Use the Speedlight (page 80/91). 59 EXPOSURE MODE