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Taking Photographs—Exposure
S: Shutter-Priority Auto
In mode S, you choose the shutter speed while the camera au to mat i cal ly se-
lects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Shutter speed can
be set to values between 30 s and
1
/
8,000 s. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest
motion by blurring moving objects, high shutter speeds to “freeze” motion.
Mode S is only available with CPU lenses.
To take pho to graphs in shutter-pri or i ty auto:
1
Rotate the mode dial to S.
2
Rotate the main com mand dial to choose the
de sired shut ter speed.
3
Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
If the fl ash-ready indicator ( ) blinks in the viewfi nder, the fl ash can be used for ad-
ditional lighting. The fl ash-ready indicator will not be displayed if Off is selected for
Custom Setting 20 (Flash sign).
Subject too dark. Choose slower shutter speed or higher sensitivity (
46).
DescriptionIndicator
Subject too bright. Choose faster shutter speed or lower sensitivity (
46), or use optional Neutral Density (ND) fi lter.
Exposure Warning
If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, one of the following indica-
tors will be dis played in the control panel and viewfi nder:
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