Nikon D70 - Manual (Page 22)

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Intr
oduction—Getting to Know the Camera
The Multi Selector
The button can also be used to select items highlighted in the camera menus.
There may be some cases in which the operations listed on this page do not apply.
Auto Meter Off
At default settings, the camera continues to meter exposure for six seconds after you
remove your fi nger from the shutter-release button. The shutter speed and aperture
indicators in the control panel and all indicators in the viewfi nder then turn off to save
power (auto meter off). The length of the auto meter off delay can be adjusted using
Custom Setting 23 (Meter-off;
153).
Navigating the Menus
The multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus.
Cancel and return
to previous menu,
or move cursor left Display sub-menu,
move cursor right,
or make selection.
Move cursor up
Move cursor down
The Shutter-Release Button
The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus
and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. Focus and exposure will
remain locked while the shutter-release button is kept in this position. To
take the picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.