Kodak DCS Pro 14n - Manual (Page 125)

Controlling Exposure
April 29, 2004 7-15
3. Compose the picture, focus, and capture the image.
If the subject is too bright, HI appears in the Top Status LCD and
viewfinder. Select a smaller aperture. If the warning remains, use an
ND filter.
If the subject is too dark, Lo appears in the Top Status LCD and
viewfinder. Select a larger aperture. If the warning remains, use a
Speedlight.
Manual Exposure Mode Manual Exposure mode lets you
set both shutter speed and
aperture manually. With the
electronic analog exposure
display in the viewfinder (see
page 7-17 ), you can produce
various creative effects by
adjusting the exposure. You can
set Bulb mode in Manual
Exposure mode.
NOTE: If you use a non-CPU lens, f-- blinks in the Top Status LCD and
viewfinder. Set/confirm aperture with the lens aperture ring. You
cannot use the camera’s exposure meter.
1. Rotate the Exposure Mode dial to M.
2. Rotate the Main-Command dial to set the shutter speed
(2 - 1/4000 sec.).
Shutter speed appears in the electronic analog exposure display in the
viewfinder (see
page 7-17 ).
NOTE: You can set Bulb Mode exposure (see page 7-23 ) by setting the
shutter sped to buLb.