Nikon D3000 Reference Manual

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In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. To take 
photographs in manual exposure mode:

Checking the exposure indicator (see below), adjust shutter speed and 
aperture. Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial: choose from 
values between 30 s and 

1

/

4,000

s or select “bulb” to hold the shutter open 

indefinitely for a long time-exposure (

0 72). Aperture is selected by pressing 

the 

N (E) button and rotating the command dial: choose from values between 

the minimum and maximum for the lens. Shutter speed and aperture are 
shown in the viewfinder and information display.

N(E) button

A

If a CPU lens is attached and a shutter speed other than “bulb” or “time“ is selected, the 
exposure indicator in the viewfinder and information display shows whether the 
photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings. If the limits of the 
exposure metering system are exceeded, the indicator will flash.