Nikon D200 - Manual (Page 166)

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C
ustom S
ettings
S
etup
Custom Setting b7: Fine Tune Optimal Exposure
Use this option to fi ne-tune the exposure value selected
by the camera. Exposure can be fi ne tuned separately for
each metering method by from +1 to –1 EV in steps of
/ EV. Selecting this option displays a message warning
that the icon does not appear when exposure is altered;
highlight Yes and press the multi selector to the right (se-
lect No to exit without altering exposure). Highlight a me-
tering method and press the multi selector to the right to
display a list of exposure values. Highlight an option, then
press to the right to make a selection.
Fine-Tuning Exposure
Exposure can be fi ne-tuned separately for each Custom Settings bank. Note that as the
exposure compensation icon ( ) is not displayed, the only way to determine whether ex-
posure has been altered is to view the fi ne-tuning menu. Exposure compensation (
72)
is recommended in most situations.
Custom Setting c1: AE Lock Buttons
This option determines what controls lock exposure.
Option Description
AE-L/AF-L Button
(default)
Exposure can only be locked by pressing
AE-L/AF-L button.
+Release Button
Exposure can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-
L button or by pressing shutter-release but-
ton halfway.
Custom Setting c2: Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button
This option controls the behavior of the AE-L/AF-L button.