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... a Lens 7 Charging and Inserting the Battery 8 Basic Setup 10 Inserting Memory Cards 11 Adjusting Viewfinder Focus 13 Tutorial: Photography and Playback 14 Taking Photographs in Mode 14 Digital Vari-Programs 19 Choosing a Shooting Mode 21 Using the Self-timer or Remote Control 22 Basic Playback 24 Reference...25 Using Camera Menus 26 Reference: More on Photography 30 Image Quality and Size 30 Image Quality 31 Image Size ...32 Choosing the Focus Area 33 Manual Focus 35 Flash Sync Mode 36 Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency...
... a Lens 7 Charging and Inserting the Battery 8 Basic Setup 10 Inserting Memory Cards 11 Adjusting Viewfinder Focus 13 Tutorial: Photography and Playback 14 Taking Photographs in Mode 14 Digital Vari-Programs 19 Choosing a Shooting Mode 21 Using the Self-timer or Remote Control 22 Basic Playback 24 Reference...25 Using Camera Menus 26 Reference: More on Photography 30 Image Quality and Size 30 Image Quality 31 Image Size ...32 Choosing the Focus Area 33 Manual Focus 35 Flash Sync Mode 36 Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency...
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... for the Camera 115 Troubleshooting 120 Appendix ...126 Specifications 129 Index ...136 A two-button reset (page 50) and Custom Setting R (Menu Reset; page 87) can be used to restore factory default settings. Viewing Photographs on a Computer 59 Printing Photographs 62 Setup...68 Basic Camera Settings 68 Format ...68 CSM/Setup Menu 69 Date ...69 LCD Brightness 69 Video Mode 69 Language (LANG 70 Image Comment 70 USB ...71 Folders ...71 File No. Seq 73 Mirror Lock-up...
... for the Camera 115 Troubleshooting 120 Appendix ...126 Specifications 129 Index ...136 A two-button reset (page 50) and Custom Setting R (Menu Reset; page 87) can be used to restore factory default settings. Viewing Photographs on a Computer 59 Printing Photographs 62 Setup...68 Basic Camera Settings 68 Format ...68 CSM/Setup Menu 69 Date ...69 LCD Brightness 69 Video Mode 69 Language (LANG 70 Image Comment 70 USB ...71 Folders ...71 File No. Seq 73 Mirror Lock-up...
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... unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking pictures with your camera. For information on using the PictureProject software provided with your Nikon digital camera. This icon marks tips, additional information that can be read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the Custom Settings menu. To make it handy when using camera menus. This icon marks settings that may be adjusted using the product. This icon indicates that more information. Lens An AF...
... unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking pictures with your camera. For information on using the PictureProject software provided with your Nikon digital camera. This icon marks tips, additional information that can be read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the Custom Settings menu. To make it handy when using camera menus. This icon marks settings that may be adjusted using the product. This icon indicates that more information. Lens An AF...
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... settings are controlled by the camera in the viewfinder or control panel. No further pictures can be taken until the memory card has been replaced or pictures have been deleted. 14 The monitor remains off during shooting. 1.2 Check the battery level in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on 1.1 Remove the lens cap and turn on and the display in the control panel and viewfinder show the number...
... settings are controlled by the camera in the viewfinder or control panel. No further pictures can be taken until the memory card has been replaced or pictures have been deleted. 14 The monitor remains off during shooting. 1.2 Check the battery level in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on 1.1 Remove the lens cap and turn on and the display in the control panel and viewfinder show the number...
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...;8˝-9´10˝). Do not change the distance between shots if the shutter-release button is selected for Custom Setting 7 (AF Assist). Focus will remain locked between the camera and subject while focus lock is pressed halfway. Taking Multiple Photographs Without Refocusing Focus will lock when the in-focus indicator appears, and remain locked while the shutter-release button is in or mode or when Off is kept pressed halfway...
...;8˝-9´10˝). Do not change the distance between shots if the shutter-release button is selected for Custom Setting 7 (AF Assist). Focus will remain locked between the camera and subject while focus lock is pressed halfway. Taking Multiple Photographs Without Refocusing Focus will lock when the in-focus indicator appears, and remain locked while the shutter-release button is in or mode or when Off is kept pressed halfway...
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... the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the camera body. 35 The Electronic Range Finder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus. See the documentation provided with manual priority), focus can be used : Focus-mode selector ➤ Lens focus ring Manual focus is...
... the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the camera body. 35 The Electronic Range Finder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus. See the documentation provided with manual priority), focus can be used : Focus-mode selector ➤ Lens focus ring Manual focus is...
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... below. is displayed when the flash is released. SLOW: Slow sync Shutter speed slows automatically to shooting conditions. Auto slow sync+ red-eye reduction S, M Fill flash Rearcurtain sync Flash Sync Mode Reference-Flash Sync Mode Controls used: button + command dial Choose a flash sync mode according to capture background lighting at night or under low light. If this icon is pressed. AUTO: Auto flash When lighting is poor...
... below. is displayed when the flash is released. SLOW: Slow sync Shutter speed slows automatically to shooting conditions. Auto slow sync+ red-eye reduction S, M Fill flash Rearcurtain sync Flash Sync Mode Reference-Flash Sync Mode Controls used: button + command dial Choose a flash sync mode according to capture background lighting at night or under low light. If this icon is pressed. AUTO: Auto flash When lighting is poor...
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... Flash , , , , and modes: Choose the flash sync mode as described on locking flash output for a selected subject ( 98). 10: ISO Auto can be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. Lowering the Built-in Flash To save battery power when the flash is displayed in Speedlight ( 127). The flash can not be used by the built-in the control panel. Advanced Settings...
... Flash , , , , and modes: Choose the flash sync mode as described on locking flash output for a selected subject ( 98). 10: ISO Auto can be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. Lowering the Built-in Flash To save battery power when the flash is displayed in Speedlight ( 127). The flash can not be used by the built-in the control panel. Advanced Settings...
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... ቭ 5 Time of recording ....10 10 Focal length 1 6 Metering 96 11 Flash control 36 Shooting Data, Page 2 ቢ 1 Protect status...........56 7 Sharpening 76 2 Frame number/total number of images 8 Tone compensation..77 9 Color mode 77 ቤ ቦ ቨ 3 Image optimization..48 Hue 78 ቪ 4 Sensitivity 10 Saturation 77 ቭ (ISO equivalency)1....39 11 Image comment2.....70 5 White balance .........49 6 Image size 32 Image quality...........31 1 Displayed in red if Custom Setting 10 (ISO Auto) was...
... ቭ 5 Time of recording ....10 10 Focal length 1 6 Metering 96 11 Flash control 36 Shooting Data, Page 2 ቢ 1 Protect status...........56 7 Sharpening 76 2 Frame number/total number of images 8 Tone compensation..77 9 Color mode 77 ቤ ቦ ቨ 3 Image optimization..48 Hue 78 ቪ 4 Sensitivity 10 Saturation 77 ቭ (ISO equivalency)1....39 11 Image comment2.....70 5 White balance .........49 6 Image size 32 Image quality...........31 1 Displayed in red if Custom Setting 10 (ISO Auto) was...
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... Use Change zoom ratio/ navigate to other areas + of image View other images View other areas of image Cancel zoom () Delete photo Protect photo Return to shooting mode Display menus Shutter release / Description Press button to display frame showing area currently zoomed in. Protect photograph ( 56). Cancel zoom and return to view area not visible in thumbnail playback. Display menus ( 26). Use multi selector to single-image or thumbnail playback. Rotate command dial to other images at current zoom ratio. Delete...
... Use Change zoom ratio/ navigate to other areas + of image View other images View other areas of image Cancel zoom () Delete photo Protect photo Return to shooting mode Display menus Shutter release / Description Press button to display frame showing area currently zoomed in. Protect photograph ( 56). Cancel zoom and return to view area not visible in thumbnail playback. Display menus ( 26). Use multi selector to single-image or thumbnail playback. Rotate command dial to other images at current zoom ratio. Delete...
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... M modes, choose Direct Print for printing using Nikon Capture 4 version 4.3 or later (available separately) or PictureProject. Take photographs Select photographs for Optimize image ( 48) or select Custom and 62 set Color mode to a computer and printing them from the camera ( 63). • Insert the memory card in camera USB menu and connect camera to printer ( 63) Reference-Printing Photographs Print photographs one by transferring them to Ia (sRGB) or IIIa (sRGB) (the default option). Printing Via Direct USB Connection...
... M modes, choose Direct Print for printing using Nikon Capture 4 version 4.3 or later (available separately) or PictureProject. Take photographs Select photographs for Optimize image ( 48) or select Custom and 62 set Color mode to a computer and printing them from the camera ( 63). • Insert the memory card in camera USB menu and connect camera to printer ( 63) Reference-Printing Photographs Print photographs one by transferring them to Ia (sRGB) or IIIa (sRGB) (the default option). Printing Via Direct USB Connection...
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... additional pictures. 4 Display print options. Selected pictures marked by icon. * To print photos in print order created with Print Set ( 67), select Print (DPOF) in Step 1. 1 2 Reference-Printing Photographs Scroll through pictures. Repeat steps 1-3 to 1. To display current picture full screen, press button. * Select current picture and set number of prints is complete. Choose page size, border, and time stamp options as directed in the Print Selected menu but can be displayed when printing is 1. To print selected pictures, highlight Start Printing and...
... additional pictures. 4 Display print options. Selected pictures marked by icon. * To print photos in print order created with Print Set ( 67), select Print (DPOF) in Step 1. 1 2 Reference-Printing Photographs Scroll through pictures. Repeat steps 1-3 to 1. To display current picture full screen, press button. * Select current picture and set number of prints is complete. Choose page size, border, and time stamp options as directed in the Print Selected menu but can be displayed when printing is 1. To print selected pictures, highlight Start Printing and...
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...-L ( 98)4 15: AE Lock ( 99)4 16: Flash Mode ( 99)4 ✔✔✔✔ 17: Monitor Off ( 100)4 18: Meter Off ( 100)4 19: Self-Timer ( 100)4 20: Remote ( 100)4 Custom Settings 1 Reset with two-button reset ( 50). 3 Reset when mode dial rotated to new setting. 2 Available when Off is selected for Custom Setting 9. 4 Reset with R: Menu Reset ( 87). Technical Notes-Camera Settings 101 Shooting menu Other settings P S AM Optimize Image ( 48)1 ✔✔✔...
...-L ( 98)4 15: AE Lock ( 99)4 16: Flash Mode ( 99)4 ✔✔✔✔ 17: Monitor Off ( 100)4 18: Meter Off ( 100)4 19: Self-Timer ( 100)4 20: Remote ( 100)4 Custom Settings 1 Reset with two-button reset ( 50). 3 Reset when mode dial rotated to new setting. 2 Available when Off is selected for Custom Setting 9. 4 Reset with R: Menu Reset ( 87). Technical Notes-Camera Settings 101 Shooting menu Other settings P S AM Optimize Image ( 48)1 ✔✔✔...
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... select Standard i-TTL Flash for detailed instructions. If the maximum aperture of the lens. In i-TTL mode, use other Speedlights, AF-assist illumination is stopped down by the optional Speedlight. The D50 is attached activates standard i-TTL Flash for aperture is mounted on the camera, AF-assist illumination and red-eye reduction are available only with CPU lenses. Take a test shot and view the results in sensitivity...
... select Standard i-TTL Flash for detailed instructions. If the maximum aperture of the lens. In i-TTL mode, use other Speedlights, AF-assist illumination is stopped down by the optional Speedlight. The D50 is attached activates standard i-TTL Flash for aperture is mounted on the camera, AF-assist illumination and red-eye reduction are available only with CPU lenses. Take a test shot and view the results in sensitivity...
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... of focus. • Adjust viewfinder focus. 13 •Use optional diopter adjustment lens. 113 Viewfinder is out of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Delete files or folders. 84 Viewfinder is dark. Charge battery or insert charged battery. 14 Displays turn the camera on again, or, if you are indicate a malfunction. normal and do not - Choose another mode or insert memory 11 card. 101 Image size can...
... of focus. • Adjust viewfinder focus. 13 •Use optional diopter adjustment lens. 113 Viewfinder is out of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Delete files or folders. 84 Viewfinder is dark. Charge battery or insert charged battery. 14 Displays turn the camera on again, or, if you are indicate a malfunction. normal and do not - Choose another mode or insert memory 11 card. 101 Image size can...
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... printing. Autoexposure lock is not displayed on TV. photos (land- • age Rotation. Can not delete photo. •Photo is protected: remove protection. 56 • Memory card is not correct. Photo is in "wide" scape) orientation. Nikon Capture 4 Cam- image quality. 93 Results for will Playback Fldr. Note that automatically be used. via direct Set USB to shot. Set USB to P, S, or A. 47 Continuous shooting ends unex- •P, S, A, and M modes: lower flash. 37 pectedly. • Turn...
... printing. Autoexposure lock is not displayed on TV. photos (land- • age Rotation. Can not delete photo. •Photo is protected: remove protection. 56 • Memory card is not correct. Photo is in "wide" scape) orientation. Nikon Capture 4 Cam- image quality. 93 Results for will Playback Fldr. Note that automatically be used. via direct Set USB to shot. Set USB to P, S, or A. 47 Continuous shooting ends unex- •P, S, A, and M modes: lower flash. 37 pectedly. • Turn...
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...-L/AF-L button Exposure Metering Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering Matrix 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); shutter-priority auto (S); Autofocus Detection range AF-area mode Focus lock TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (range approximately 0.5-3.0 m/1´8˝-9´10˝) -1 - +19 EV (ISO 100 at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button Shutter Speed Combined mechanical...
...-L/AF-L button Exposure Metering Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering Matrix 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); shutter-priority auto (S); Autofocus Detection range AF-area mode Focus lock TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (range approximately 0.5-3.0 m/1´8˝-9´10˝) -1 - +19 EV (ISO 100 at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button Shutter Speed Combined mechanical...
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... interface USB 2.0 Hi-speed Tripod socket ¼˝ (ISO) Firmware upgrades Firmware can be held liable for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F). • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described this manual may contain. Nikon will not be upgraded by user Supported languages Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English...
... interface USB 2.0 Hi-speed Tripod socket ¼˝ (ISO) Firmware upgrades Firmware can be held liable for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F). • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described this manual may contain. Nikon will not be upgraded by user Supported languages Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English...
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... D Flash-ready indicator, 18 AF Assist, 90 Date. See also Aperture, 40-45 Delete, 84 Mode, P, S, A, M (auto) mode, 14 Deleting, 57, 84. See Color Firmware, 75 . A Continuous shooting. Manual focus Technical Notes-Index Autofocus, 33, 88, 89 selected images, 84 Focus area (focus brackets), 33 AF-A, 88 single-frame playback, 24 Focus lock, 34 AF-C, 88 Digital Print Order Format, Focus mode, 15, 35 AF-S, 88 67, 128 Folders, 71-72, 84 136 B BASIC. white balance, bracketing Brightness. See long time exposures Digital...
... D Flash-ready indicator, 18 AF Assist, 90 Date. See also Aperture, 40-45 Delete, 84 Mode, P, S, A, M (auto) mode, 14 Deleting, 57, 84. See Color Firmware, 75 . A Continuous shooting. Manual focus Technical Notes-Index Autofocus, 33, 88, 89 selected images, 84 Focus area (focus brackets), 33 AF-A, 88 single-frame playback, 24 Focus lock, 34 AF-C, 88 Digital Print Order Format, Focus mode, 15, 35 AF-S, 88 67, 128 Folders, 71-72, 84 136 B BASIC. white balance, bracketing Brightness. See long time exposures Digital...
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.... See Long time-exposures Thumbnail playback, 54 Tone Comp., 77 Two-button reset, 50 U USB, 59, 63, 71 V Video device, 58, 69 Video Mode, 69 VIDEO OUT, 58 Viewfinder, 13, 16-17 focus. See Image size Language. See also ISO Monitor Off, 100 Setup menu, 68-75 N Sharpening, 76 NEF, 31-32. Mode formatting, 68 S. Manual focus; See Remote Digital Vari-Program, 14-20 control; See Image Size; RAW and flash synchronization, Nikon Capture 4, 31...
.... See Long time-exposures Thumbnail playback, 54 Tone Comp., 77 Two-button reset, 50 U USB, 59, 63, 71 V Video device, 58, 69 Video Mode, 69 VIDEO OUT, 58 Viewfinder, 13, 16-17 focus. See Image size Language. See also ISO Monitor Off, 100 Setup menu, 68-75 N Sharpening, 76 NEF, 31-32. Mode formatting, 68 S. Manual focus; See Remote Digital Vari-Program, 14-20 control; See Image Size; RAW and flash synchronization, Nikon Capture 4, 31...