Nikon Camera D3300 Reference Manual
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111 P, S, A, and M Modes ❚❚ Bulb1 Rotate the mode dial to M. 2 Choose the shutter speed. Rotate the command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb ( A). 3 Take the photograph. After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera, optional wireless remote controller or remote cord all the way down. Take your finger from the shutter-release button when the exposure is complete. Mode dial Command dial
112P, S, A, and M Modes ❚❚Time1 Rotate the mode dial to M. 2 Choose the shutter speed. Rotate the command dial left to choose a shutter speed of “Time” ( &). 3 Open the shutter. After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or optional remote control, remote cord, or wireless remote controller all the way down. Mode dial Command dial
113 P, S, A, and M Modes 4 Close the shutter. Repeat the operation performed in Step 3 (shooting ends automatically if the button is not pressed after 30 minutes). AML-L3 Remote Controls If you will be using an ML-L3 remote control, select one of the following remote control mode s as described on page 97: ( Delayed remote (ML-L3) ) or #(Quick-response remote (ML-L3) ). Note that if you are using an ML-L3 remote control, pictures will be taken in “Time” mode even when “Bulb”/ A is selected for shutter speed.
114P, S, A, and M Modes MeteringChoose how the camera sets exposure.Exposure Method Description L Matrix metering Produces natural results in most situations. The camera meters a wide area of the frame and sets exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and distance. M Center-weighted metering Classic meter for portraits. Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area. Recommended when using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×. N Spot metering Choose this mode to ensure that subject will be correctly exposed, even when background is much brighter or darker. Camera meters current focus point; use to meter off-center subjects.
115 P, S, A, and M Modes 1 Display metering options. Press the P button, then highlight the current metering method in the information display and press J. 2 Choose a metering method. Highlight an option and press J. ASpot Metering If e (Auto-area AF ) is selected for AF-area mode during viewfinder photography ( 078), the camera will meter the center focus point. P button
116P, S, A, and M Modes Autoexposure LockUse autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using M(Center-weighted metering ) and N(Spot metering ) to meter exposure; note that autoexposure lock is not available in i or j mode.1 Meter exposure. Press the shutter-release button halfway. 2 Lock exposure. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway ( q) and the subject positioned in the focus point, press the A (L ) button ( w) to lock exposure. While exposure lock is in effect, an AE-L indicator will appear in the viewfinder. Shutter-release butto n A (L ) button
117 P, S, A, and M Modes 3 Recompose the photograph. Keeping the A (L ) button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. AAdjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be adjusted without altering the metered value for exposure: Mode Setting Programmed auto Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 0 103) Shutter-priority auto Shutter speed Aperture-priority auto Aperture The metering method itself can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect.
118P, S, A, and M Modes Exposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker (0 345). It is most effective when used with M(Center- weighted metering ) or N (Spot metering ) (0 114).–1 EV No exposure compensation +1 EV
119 P, S, A, and M Modes To choose a value for exposure compensation, keep the E (N ) button pressed and rotate the command dial until the desired value is selected in the viewfinder or information display. Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0 (adjustments to exposure compensation in % and I modes will be reset when another mode is selected). Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. + E (N ) button Command dial Information display – 0.3 EV + 2 EV AThe Information Display Exposure compensation options can also be accessed from the information display ( 09).AMode M In mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator.AUsing a Flash When a flash is used, exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash level.
120P, S, A, and M Modes Flash CompensationFlash compensation is used to al ter flash output from the level suggested by the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections ( 0347). Keep the M (Y ) and E (N ) buttons pressed and rotate the command dial until the desired value is selected in the viewfinder or information display. In general, positive values make the main subject seem brighter while negative values make it seem darker. Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to ±0. Flash compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. M (Y ) button +Command dial Information display E (N ) button – 0.3 EV + 1 EV