Nikon D5000 User Manual

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The Exposure Indicator

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. Depending on the option
chosen for Custom Setting b1 (EV steps for exposure cntrl.; 0 156), the amount of under-
or over-exposure is shown in increments of

1

/

3

EV or

1

/

2

EV. If the limits of the exposure

metering system are exceeded, the indicator will flash.

Custom Setting b1 set to 1/3 step

Optimal exposure

Underexposed by

1

/

3

EV

Overexposed by over 2 EV

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Reverse Indicators

If

(

V) (the default setting) is selected for Custom Setting f5 (Reverse

indicators, 0 164), the exposure indicators in the viewfinder and information display are
displayed with positive values on the left and negative values on the right. Select

(

W) to display negative values on the left and positive values on the right.

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