Nikon D1X - Manual (Page 55)

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TUT
ORIAL—T
AKING PHOT
OGRAPHS
STEP 1
1 .9 Choose an exposure mode ( pp. 84–95)
With the MODE button held down (A), turn the main command dial (B) until
the exposure-mode indicator in the top control panel shows (programmed
auto exposure; C). The camera will automatically adjust shutter speed and
aper ture to produce the optimal exposure for your subject. Exposure is set
according to the camera’s exposure program.
A B C
Non-CPU Lenses
Progr ammed auto exposure is only available when a CPU lens is used. When a non-CPU lens
is mounted on the camera, the exposure mode will automatically be set to aperture-priority
auto. The exposure-mode indicator in the top control panel will show a flashing , the expo-
sure-mode indicator in the viewfinder, . Aper ture will be shown in the control panel and
viewfinder as
. Aperture must be set manually using the lens aper ture ring.
1 —Adjusting Camera Settings
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