Nikon D800 - Manual (Page 147)

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AF Micro NIKKOR Lenses
Provided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio need
only be taken into account when the lens aperture ring is used to set
aperture.
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Exposure Indicators
The exposure indicators in the viewfinder and control panel 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,
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exposure is shown in increments of 1 /
3
EV, 1 /
2
EV, or 1 EV. If the limits of
the exposure metering system are exceeded, the exposure indicators
and the shutter speed (modes e and g) and/or aperture (modes e and
f ) displays will flash.
Custom Setting b2 set to 1/3 step
Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1 / 3 EV Overexposed by over 3 EV
Control panel
Viewfinder
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See Also
For information reversing the exposure indicators so that negative
values are displayed on the right and positive values on the left, see
Custom Setting f12 (Reverse indicators,
0 319).