Nikon D3x Manuel D’Utilisation

112

Z

Exposure mode determines how the camera sets shutter speed 
and aperture when adjusting exposure. Four modes are available: 
programmed auto (e), shutter-priority auto (f ), aperture-priority 
auto (g), and manual (h).

A

When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring, lock the aperture 
ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Type G lenses are not 
equipped with an aperture ring.

Non-CPU lenses can only be used in exposure mode g (aperture-priority 
auto) and h (manual). In other modes, exposure mode g is automatically 
selected when a non-CPU lens is attached. The exposure mode indicator 
(e or f ) in the top control panel will blink and g will be displayed in the 
viewfinder.

e

Programmed 
auto 
(pg. 114)

Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for 
optimal exposure. Recommended for snapshots 
and in other situations in which there is little time 
to adjust camera settings.

f

Shutter-priority 
auto 
(pg. 116)

User chooses shutter speed; camera selects 
aperture for best results. Use to freeze or blur 
motion.

g

Aperture-
priority auto 
(pg. 118)

User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter 
speed for best results. Use to blur background for 
portraits or bring both foreground and 
background into focus for landscape shots.

h

Manual 
(pg. 120)

User controls both shutter speed and aperture. 
Set shutter speed to “A” for long time-
exposures.