Odd indicator (1 Viewer)

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Jeff Chase

Member

• Apr 14, 2006

• #1

When looking at the LCD monitor on the back of the camera, in the spot where the shutter speed should be indicated, I see a number (usually 1, 2, 4, or 8) instead of 1/250 or 1/60 or whatever. What the heck is THIS about and how do I get my shutter speeds back?

Jeff

 

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normjackson

Well-known member

• Apr 14, 2006

• #2

Could these be shutter speed settings of 1 second, 2 seconds etc? Hey, I know you said the light is poor there at the moment...

 

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Jeff Chase

Member

• Apr 14, 2006

• #3

Lord, Norm, you're right! I found some relatively bright area to aim at and voila!...1/2 sec appeared! Thanks,
Jeff

 

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Neil

Well-known member

• Apr 14, 2006

• #4

Jeff,
The light levels must be very low to be showing those shutter speeds. Maybe your f stop is too high up at the max. Try dropping it to it's widest (usually around f3 ). Neil.