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Where to Find It Find what you 're looking for the first time, read the safety instructions in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. Find the solution here. 0 216-220 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for from: i The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed in "For Your Safety" (0 xii). See page 13 for help on menu items and other topics. i The Index Search by function or menu name. i The Q&A Index ➜ 0 ii-v Know what you want to do but don't know the function name? Find it from the following website: http://www....
Where to Find It Find what you 're looking for the first time, read the safety instructions in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. Find the solution here. 0 216-220 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for from: i The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed in "For Your Safety" (0 xii). See page 13 for help on menu items and other topics. i The Index Search by function or menu name. i The Q&A Index ➜ 0 ii-v Know what you want to do but don't know the function name? Find it from the following website: http://www....
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Q&A Index Table of Contents X Introduction s Basic Photography and Playback x Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View) y Recording and Viewing Movies z More on Photography (All Modes) t P, S, A, and M Modes I More on Playback Q Connections o The Playback Menu i The Shooting Menu L Custom Settings g The Setup Menu u The Retouch Menu w Recent Settings / v My Menu n Technical Notes 0 ii 0 vi 0 1 0 27 0 41 0 49 0 53 0 79 0 115 0 131 0 146 0 148 0 153 0 165 0 174 0 190 0 193 i
Q&A Index Table of Contents X Introduction s Basic Photography and Playback x Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View) y Recording and Viewing Movies z More on Photography (All Modes) t P, S, A, and M Modes I More on Playback Q Connections o The Playback Menu i The Shooting Menu L Custom Settings g The Setup Menu u The Retouch Menu w Recent Settings / v My Menu n Technical Notes 0 ii 0 vi 0 1 0 27 0 41 0 49 0 53 0 79 0 115 0 131 0 146 0 148 0 153 0 165 0 174 0 190 0 193 i
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How many more information about a photo? How do I view more shots can I display a framing grid in another language? Can I take with this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera Displays Question What do I keep the displays from turning off timers 157 Language 169 LCD brightness 166 Grid display 158 Photo information 117-121 ii How do these icons mean? How do I display the menus in the viewfinder? How much charge does the battery have left? Key phrase 0 The information display 8, 167 The viewfinder 6 Number of exposures remaining 29 Battery...
How many more information about a photo? How do I view more shots can I display a framing grid in another language? Can I take with this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera Displays Question What do I keep the displays from turning off timers 157 Language 169 LCD brightness 166 Grid display 158 Photo information 117-121 ii How do these icons mean? How do I display the menus in the viewfinder? How much charge does the battery have left? Key phrase 0 The information display 8, 167 The viewfinder 6 Number of exposures remaining 29 Battery...
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Can I choose the focus point? Can I shoot movies? What is not in a focus area? Can I focus on a subject that is exposure? Key phrase Auto modes Scene modes Live view Recording movies 0 28-32 33-38 41-47 45 50-51 Image quality and size 62-64 Focus mode Focus point 3D-tracking Focus lock Auto flash Red-eye reduction Auto (flash off ) mode Flash off the light on the memory card? How do I take photos at large sizes? How do I blur the background to fire automatically when needed? Can I keep the flash from beeping? How do I angle the monitor for e-mail?...
Can I choose the focus point? Can I shoot movies? What is not in a focus area? Can I focus on a subject that is exposure? Key phrase Auto modes Scene modes Live view Recording movies 0 28-32 33-38 41-47 45 50-51 Image quality and size 62-64 Focus mode Focus point 3D-tracking Focus lock Auto flash Red-eye reduction Auto (flash off ) mode Flash off the light on the memory card? How do I take photos at large sizes? How do I blur the background to fire automatically when needed? Can I keep the flash from beeping? How do I angle the monitor for e-mail?...
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Can I zoom in an automatic slide show 129 Viewing on TV 132-133 Computer 134-135 Printing 136-144 Time stamp 138, 141 Print set (DPOF) 143 Retouch 174-189 Red-eye correction 176 Image overlay 182-183 NEF (RAW) processing 184 Color outline 186 Stop-motion movie 187-188 iv Can I view photos on photos during playback? How do I copy photos to a computer? How do I order professional prints? How do I overlay two photos to use as a base for a painting? Can I remove "red-eye"? Can I view photos in on HD or standard TVs? Can I print the date of recording on...
Can I zoom in an automatic slide show 129 Viewing on TV 132-133 Computer 134-135 Printing 136-144 Time stamp 138, 141 Print set (DPOF) 143 Retouch 174-189 Red-eye correction 176 Image overlay 182-183 NEF (RAW) processing 184 Color outline 186 Stop-motion movie 187-188 iv Can I view photos on photos during playback? How do I copy photos to a computer? How do I order professional prints? How do I overlay two photos to use as a base for a painting? Can I remove "red-eye"? Can I view photos in on HD or standard TVs? Can I print the date of recording on...
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How do I get help for servicing and repairs? What lenses can I use ? What other accessories are available for my camera? How do I set the camera clock? How do I insert a new memory card? How do I keep the file number from being reset when I adjust settings? Is there a quick way to access frequently-used settings? How do I do with the eyepiece cap? What memory cards can I use the menus? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use ? Is there a quick way to access recently-used settings? Key phrase 0 Using the menus 13-15 Help 13 Error messages 221 The ...
How do I get help for servicing and repairs? What lenses can I use ? What other accessories are available for my camera? How do I set the camera clock? How do I insert a new memory card? How do I keep the file number from being reset when I adjust settings? Is there a quick way to access frequently-used settings? How do I do with the eyepiece cap? What memory cards can I use the menus? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use ? Is there a quick way to access recently-used settings? Key phrase 0 Using the menus 13-15 Help 13 Error messages 221 The ...
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Table of Contents Q&A Index ...ii For Your Safety ...xii Notices...xiv Introduction 1 Overview...2 Getting to Know the Camera 3 The Camera Body ...3 The Mode Dial...5 The Viewfinder...6 The Monitor ...7 The Information Display...8 The Command Dial ...10 The Power Switch...12 Camera Menus...13 Using Camera Menus ...14 First Steps ...16 Charge the Battery ...16 Insert the Battery ...17 Attach a Lens...18 Basic Setup...20 Insert a Memory Card...22 Format the Memory Card ...23 Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...25 Basic Photography and Playback 27 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 28 ...
Table of Contents Q&A Index ...ii For Your Safety ...xii Notices...xiv Introduction 1 Overview...2 Getting to Know the Camera 3 The Camera Body ...3 The Mode Dial...5 The Viewfinder...6 The Monitor ...7 The Information Display...8 The Command Dial ...10 The Power Switch...12 Camera Menus...13 Using Camera Menus ...14 First Steps ...16 Charge the Battery ...16 Insert the Battery ...17 Attach a Lens...18 Basic Setup...20 Insert a Memory Card...22 Format the Memory Card ...23 Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...25 Basic Photography and Playback 27 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 28 ...
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s Party/Indoor ...35 t Beach/Snow ...36 u Sunset...36 v Dusk/Dawn ...36 w Pet Portrait...36 x Candlelight...37 y Blossom...37 z Autumn Colors ...37 0 Food...37 1 Silhouette...38 2 High Key...38 3 Low Key...38 Basic Playback ...39 Deleting Unwanted Photographs 40 Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View) 41 Framing Photographs in the Monitor 42 Recording and Viewing Movies 49 Recording Movies ...50 Viewing Movies ...52 More on Photography (All Modes) 53 Focus ...54 Focus Mode...54 AF-Area Mode ...56 Focus Point Selection ...58 Focus Lock ...58 Manual Focus ...60 Image Quality and ...
s Party/Indoor ...35 t Beach/Snow ...36 u Sunset...36 v Dusk/Dawn ...36 w Pet Portrait...36 x Candlelight...37 y Blossom...37 z Autumn Colors ...37 0 Food...37 1 Silhouette...38 2 High Key...38 3 Low Key...38 Basic Playback ...39 Deleting Unwanted Photographs 40 Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View) 41 Framing Photographs in the Monitor 42 Recording and Viewing Movies 49 Recording Movies ...50 Viewing Movies ...52 More on Photography (All Modes) 53 Focus ...54 Focus Mode...54 AF-Area Mode ...56 Focus Point Selection ...58 Focus Lock ...58 Manual Focus ...60 Image Quality and ...
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P, S, A, and M Modes 79 Shutter Speed and Aperture 80 Mode P (Programmed Auto 81 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 82 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 83 Mode M (Manual) ...84 Exposure ...88 Metering ...88 Autoexposure Lock...89 Exposure Compensation...90 Flash Compensation...92 Active D-Lighting...94 White Balance ...96 Fine-Tuning White Balance 98 Preset Manual ...99 Bracketing ...103 Picture Controls...106 Selecting a Picture Control 106 Modifying Existing Picture Controls 108 Creating Custom Picture Controls 111 Sharing Custom Picture Controls 113 The GP-1 GPS Unit ...114 More on ...
P, S, A, and M Modes 79 Shutter Speed and Aperture 80 Mode P (Programmed Auto 81 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 82 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 83 Mode M (Manual) ...84 Exposure ...88 Metering ...88 Autoexposure Lock...89 Exposure Compensation...90 Flash Compensation...92 Active D-Lighting...94 White Balance ...96 Fine-Tuning White Balance 98 Preset Manual ...99 Bracketing ...103 Picture Controls...106 Selecting a Picture Control 106 Modifying Existing Picture Controls 108 Creating Custom Picture Controls 111 Sharing Custom Picture Controls 113 The GP-1 GPS Unit ...114 More on ...
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Connecting to a Computer 134 Before Connecting the Camera 134 Connecting the Camera ...135 Printing Photographs...136 Connecting the Printer ...136 Printing Pictures One at a Time 137 Printing Multiple Pictures 139 Creating Index Prints ...142 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 143 Menu Guide 145 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 146 Playback Folder...146 Display Mode ...146 Image Review ...147 Rotate Tall ...147 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 148 ISO Sensitivity Settings 149 Auto Distortion Control 150 Color Space...150 Long Exp. NR ...151 High ISO NR ...151 Active ...
Connecting to a Computer 134 Before Connecting the Camera 134 Connecting the Camera ...135 Printing Photographs...136 Connecting the Printer ...136 Printing Pictures One at a Time 137 Printing Multiple Pictures 139 Creating Index Prints ...142 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 143 Menu Guide 145 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 146 Playback Folder...146 Display Mode ...146 Image Review ...147 Rotate Tall ...147 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 148 ISO Sensitivity Settings 149 Auto Distortion Control 150 Color Space...150 Long Exp. NR ...151 High ISO NR ...151 Active ...
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d7: Live View Display Options 161 e: Bracketing/Flash...162 e1: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash 162 e2: Auto Bracketing Set 162 f: Controls ...163 f1: Assign E/Fn Button 163 f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 164 f3: Reverse Dial Rotation 164 f4: No Memory Card? ...164 f5: Reverse Indicators...164 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 165 LCD Brightness...166 Info Display Format ...166 Auto Information Display 168 Info Wrap-around ...168 Video Mode...168 HDMI...168 Time Zone and Date ...169 Language ...169 Image Comment ...169 Auto Image Rotation ...170 Image Dust off Ref Photo 171 Eye-Fi Upload ......
d7: Live View Display Options 161 e: Bracketing/Flash...162 e1: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash 162 e2: Auto Bracketing Set 162 f: Controls ...163 f1: Assign E/Fn Button 163 f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 164 f3: Reverse Dial Rotation 164 f4: No Memory Card? ...164 f5: Reverse Indicators...164 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 165 LCD Brightness...166 Info Display Format ...166 Auto Information Display 168 Info Wrap-around ...168 Video Mode...168 HDMI...168 Time Zone and Date ...169 Language ...169 Image Comment ...169 Auto Image Rotation ...170 Image Dust off Ref Photo 171 Eye-Fi Upload ......
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Technical Notes 193 Compatible Lenses...194 Compatible CPU Lenses ...194 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 195 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 198 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 198 Other Accessories ...202 Approved Memory Cards 203 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 204 Caring for the Camera...205 Storage......
Technical Notes 193 Compatible Lenses...194 Compatible CPU Lenses ...194 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 195 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 198 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 198 Other Accessories ...202 Approved Memory Cards 203 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 204 Caring for the Camera...205 Storage......
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...injury. A Avoid contact with the skin or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Continued operation could cause temporary visual impairment. Should the product break open as this could result from the ...monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. In the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the subject. A ...
...injury. A Avoid contact with the skin or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Continued operation could cause temporary visual impairment. Should the product break open as this could result from the ...monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. In the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the subject. A ...
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...not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in electric shock. • Do not use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for inspection. A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on audio...as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are using an AC adapter, be damaged and the wires become exposed, take the power cable to a Nikon-authorized service representative for the purpose to water. • Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. If you notice any changes in or ...
...not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in electric shock. • Do not use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for inspection. A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on audio...as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are using an AC adapter, be damaged and the wires become exposed, take the power cable to a Nikon-authorized service representative for the purpose to water. • Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. If you notice any changes in or ...
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...for your area (address provided separately). This Modifications equipment generates, uses, and can radiate The FCC requires the user be determined by Nikon for help. Using other reproductive harm. circuit different from the use of this product. • While every effort has been made ... may expose you to bring any damages resulting from that the information in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not occur in a particular installation. Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, ...
...for your area (address provided separately). This Modifications equipment generates, uses, and can radiate The FCC requires the user be determined by Nikon for help. Using other reproductive harm. circuit different from the use of this product. • While every effort has been made ... may expose you to bring any damages resulting from that the information in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not occur in a particular installation. Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, ...
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...with normal operation of the camera or result in the malicious use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at an appropriate collection point. This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is the user's responsibility....resulting in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Deleted files can sometimes be collected separately. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designated for Customers in Europe This symbol indicates that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data ...
...with normal operation of the camera or result in the malicious use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at an appropriate collection point. This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is the user's responsibility....resulting in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Deleted files can sometimes be collected separately. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designated for Customers in Europe This symbol indicates that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data ...
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... following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support • For users in a foreign country is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified ... questions (FAQs), and general advice on -line at weddings or before taking the camera on copies or reproductions of securities issued by a company. Nikon will not be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by national and international copyright laws. A Life-Long Learning As part of a scanner,...
... following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support • For users in a foreign country is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified ... questions (FAQs), and general advice on -line at weddings or before taking the camera on copies or reproductions of securities issued by a company. Nikon will not be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by national and international copyright laws. A Life-Long Learning As part of a scanner,...
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Overview ...2 Getting to X ready the camera for use the camera menus, and how to Know the Camera 3 The Camera Body...3 The Mode Dial ...5 The Viewfinder ...6 The Monitor...7 The Information Display ...8 The Command Dial...10 The Power Switch...12 Camera Menus ...13 Using Camera Menus...14 First Steps...16 Charge the Battery ...16 Insert the Battery ...17 Attach a Lens ...18 Basic Setup ...20 Insert a Memory Card...22 Format the Memory Card...23 Adjust Viewfinder Focus...25 1 XIntroduction This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the ...
Overview ...2 Getting to X ready the camera for use the camera menus, and how to Know the Camera 3 The Camera Body...3 The Mode Dial ...5 The Viewfinder ...6 The Monitor...7 The Information Display ...8 The Command Dial...10 The Power Switch...12 Camera Menus ...13 Using Camera Menus...14 First Steps...16 Charge the Battery ...16 Insert the Battery ...17 Attach a Lens ...18 Basic Setup ...20 Insert a Memory Card...22 Format the Memory Card...23 Adjust Viewfinder Focus...25 1 XIntroduction This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the ...
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...the camera is used professionally. To get the most from your camera, please be sure to operate within its operational and safety requirements. Nikon recommends that the camera be read before use with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be read before using ... every three to five years (note that it be read by all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be inspected by Nikon specifically for your Nikon digital camera are used : D This icon marks cautions; A Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that should be included ...
...the camera is used professionally. To get the most from your camera, please be sure to operate within its operational and safety requirements. Nikon recommends that the camera be read before use with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be read before using ... every three to five years (note that it be read by all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be inspected by Nikon specifically for your Nikon digital camera are used : D This icon marks cautions; A Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that should be included ...
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The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 X 21 22 23 24 25 18 19 20 1 Mode dial 5 2 Focal plane mark (E 61 3 R (information) button.........8 Two-button reset button .....78 4 E (exposure compensation) button 90 N (aperture) button 84 Flash compensation button 93 5 Shutter-release button.........32 6 Power switch 28 7 AF-assist illuminator 55 Self-timer lamp 68 Red-eye reduction lamp ......72 8 Infrared receiver 68 9 Body cap 10 CPU contacts 11 Built-in flash 70 12 M (flash mode) button ......... 70 Y (flash compensation) button 93 13 Eyelet for camera strap 14 ...
The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 X 21 22 23 24 25 18 19 20 1 Mode dial 5 2 Focal plane mark (E 61 3 R (information) button.........8 Two-button reset button .....78 4 E (exposure compensation) button 90 N (aperture) button 84 Flash compensation button 93 5 Shutter-release button.........32 6 Power switch 28 7 AF-assist illuminator 55 Self-timer lamp 68 Red-eye reduction lamp ......72 8 Infrared receiver 68 9 Body cap 10 CPU contacts 11 Built-in flash 70 12 M (flash mode) button ......... 70 Y (flash compensation) button 93 13 Eyelet for camera strap 14 ...