K 2-8 Choosing a Shooting Mode
Subject Too Dark or Too Bright
If the camera is unable to achieve optimal exposure, the aperture display will fl ash
as shown.
Display Problem/solution
Low aperture value
F2.8
2000
Underexposure.
• Choose a slower shutter speed.
High aperture value
F22
125
Overexposure.
• Choose a faster shutter speed.
• If the subject is still overexposed at the higher speed,
the limits of the camera metering system have been
exceeded. Use a third-party ND (Neutral Density) fi lter
to reduce the amount of light entering the camera.
• Shutter speeds as fast as 1/32000 s are available in
s (silent) mode. g “2-10 Drive Mode (j/Y/i)”
(P. 151)
• If auto ISO sensitivity control is disabled, choose a value using [K ISO]. g “Adjusting
ISO Sensitivity (K ISO)” (P. 181)
• The aperture value shown when the display fl ashes varies with the lens and focal length.
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