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Table of Contents For Your Safety ...ii WARNINGS ...ii Notices ...v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions ...2 Parts of the Camera ...4 The Camera Body...4 Changing the Angle of the Monitor ...6 Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash 7 ...Select A (Auto) Mode 26 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 27 Step 2 Frame a Picture...28 Using the Electronic Viewfinder ...28 Using the Zoom...29 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ...30 Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Down 30 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures 32 Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) ...32...
Table of Contents For Your Safety ...ii WARNINGS ...ii Notices ...v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions ...2 Parts of the Camera ...4 The Camera Body...4 Changing the Angle of the Monitor ...6 Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash 7 ...Select A (Auto) Mode 26 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 27 Step 2 Frame a Picture...28 Using the Electronic Viewfinder ...28 Using the Zoom...29 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ...30 Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Down 30 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures 32 Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) ...32...
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...Resetting Saved Settings ...100 More on a Moving Subject in Full-Frame Playback 101 viii Table of Contents Setting the Focus Mode ...39 Using Manual Focus...40 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation 41 More on Shooting ...42 Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial 42 ... C, D Modes 66 A, B, C, D Modes ...66 A (Programmed Auto) Mode...68 B (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode ...69 C (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode...70 D (Manual) Mode ...71 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes 73 q Image Quality ...75 r Image Size...76 F Optimize Image...79 B White Balance...82 E ISO Sensitivity...
...Resetting Saved Settings ...100 More on a Moving Subject in Full-Frame Playback 101 viii Table of Contents Setting the Focus Mode ...39 Using Manual Focus...40 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation 41 More on Shooting ...42 Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial 42 ... C, D Modes 66 A, B, C, D Modes ...66 A (Programmed Auto) Mode...68 B (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode ...69 C (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode...70 D (Manual) Mode ...71 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes 73 q Image Quality ...75 r Image Size...76 F Optimize Image...79 B White Balance...82 E ISO Sensitivity...
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Parts of the Camera Introduction Shooting mode* 1 26, 43, 45, 55, 59, 62, 66, 98 2 Focus mode 38 3 Zoom indicator 29 4 Focus indicator 30 5 AE/AF-L indicator 54 6 Flash indicator 36 7 Flash mode 34 8 Flash exposure compensation 93 9 Battery level indicator 26 10 Motion detection ... Movie length 127 24 Internal memory indicator 27 25 Image quality 75 26 Aperture 67 27 Focus area (for manual, center)....30, 90 28 Focus area (for auto 90 29 Focus area (for face priority)...........55, 90 Focus area 30 (for subject tracking mode 59 31 Shutter speed 67 32 Exposure display 71 33 ...
Parts of the Camera Introduction Shooting mode* 1 26, 43, 45, 55, 59, 62, 66, 98 2 Focus mode 38 3 Zoom indicator 29 4 Focus indicator 30 5 AE/AF-L indicator 54 6 Flash indicator 36 7 Flash mode 34 8 Flash exposure compensation 93 9 Battery level indicator 26 10 Motion detection ... Movie length 127 24 Internal memory indicator 27 25 Image quality 75 26 Aperture 67 27 Focus area (for manual, center)....30, 90 28 Focus area (for auto 90 29 Focus area (for face priority)...........55, 90 Focus area 30 (for subject tracking mode 59 31 Shutter speed 67 32 Exposure display 71 33 ...
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... Screen Choose the option above Display o (exposure Display n (self-timer) compensation) (A41) guide* (A37) menu Apply selection Flash mode Display D (focus mode) (A38) menu or choose the option below Choose the next picture 44 Choose the option on the right/Display sub-menu or apply selection... presses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options, and to the previous screen Choose the option below * In shooting mode D (manual), select whether to set the shutter speed or the aperture when the command dial is rotated (A71). Operate by pressing the up, down , left...
... Screen Choose the option above Display o (exposure Display n (self-timer) compensation) (A41) guide* (A37) menu Apply selection Flash mode Display D (focus mode) (A38) menu or choose the option below Choose the next picture 44 Choose the option on the right/Display sub-menu or apply selection... presses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options, and to the previous screen Choose the option below * In shooting mode D (manual), select whether to set the shutter speed or the aperture when the command dial is rotated (A71). Operate by pressing the up, down , left...
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...A45 to 52). 3 The camera sets the focus mode according to infinity from the lens. Use when the distance from the lens. B Infinity Use when shooting distant scenes through window glass or when shooting landscapes. E Manual focus The focus can be 38 Applied Simultaneously" (A96) for... each shooting mode. 2 Available focus modes and default setting varies between the maximum wide-angle side and the K icon, the...
...A45 to 52). 3 The camera sets the focus mode according to infinity from the lens. Use when the distance from the lens. B Infinity Use when shooting distant scenes through window glass or when shooting landscapes. E Manual focus The focus can be 38 Applied Simultaneously" (A96) for... each shooting mode. 2 Available focus modes and default setting varies between the maximum wide-angle side and the K icon, the...
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...the top of the monitor. You can continue shooting with the mode dial (A42). 1 Press p (focus mode) on the multi selector to display the setup menu for focus mode. • Use the multi selector to choose E (manual focus) and press the k button. W is A, B, C, D, M or d (sport continuous). Select...) can be previewed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. 40 • Digital zoom is locked. Using Focus Mode Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Using Manual Focus Available when the shooting mode is displayed at this point to take the picture. 1/250 F5.6 3 Press ...
...the top of the monitor. You can continue shooting with the mode dial (A42). 1 Press p (focus mode) on the multi selector to display the setup menu for focus mode. • Use the multi selector to choose E (manual focus) and press the k button. W is A, B, C, D, M or d (sport continuous). Select...) can be previewed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. 40 • Digital zoom is locked. Using Focus Mode Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Using Manual Focus Available when the shooting mode is displayed at this point to take the picture. 1/250 F5.6 3 Press ...
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... the camera during shooting. C Note on the Flash When the built-in use, the camera will automatically focus on the multi selector is similar to A (Auto) mode (A26) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A45). When W (off ) is applied, the flash does not fire, regardless of shooting conditions. • Self-timer...
... the camera during shooting. C Note on the Flash When the built-in use, the camera will automatically focus on the multi selector is similar to A (Auto) mode (A26) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A45). When W (off ) is applied, the flash does not fire, regardless of shooting conditions. • Self-timer...
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... button is displayed. k Close-up Q Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. • The focus mode (A38) setting will be changed to Manual to enable the focus area to the position at the closest distance at distances of less than the visible range in the monitor during... shooting. • Digital zoom is not available. • AF-assist illuminator (A163) does not light. When the focus area position is set...
... button is displayed. k Close-up Q Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. • The focus mode (A38) setting will be changed to Manual to enable the focus area to the position at the closest distance at distances of less than the visible range in the monitor during... shooting. • Digital zoom is not available. • AF-assist illuminator (A163) does not light. When the focus area position is set...
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More on Shooting 1/250 F5.6 17 • AF area mode will be changed to D (macro close-up ) can be changed to Manual to enable the focus area to move the focus area. Press the k button and H, I increases the blue hue. X W n Off* p p * Other settings can be chosen (A90). l Museum ...Suited for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which the camera can be adjusted. • The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. • As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration...
More on Shooting 1/250 F5.6 17 • AF area mode will be changed to D (macro close-up ) can be changed to Manual to enable the focus area to move the focus area. Press the k button and H, I increases the blue hue. X W n Off* p p * Other settings can be chosen (A90). l Museum ...Suited for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which the camera can be adjusted. • The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. • As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration...
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Additionally, the subject may track a different subject. Should this occur, switch to auto mode or set AF area mode (A90) to Manual or Center in shooting modes A, B, C, D or M, refocus on factors such as the subject's size and brightness. • In some rare cases when ...Subject Tracking Mode • Flash mode (A34) and exposure compensation (A41) settings can be adjusted. • Self-timer cannot be used. • The focus mode is not available. • Set the zoom position, flash mode, exposure compensation, and menu before registering a subject. If any of these are changed after...
Additionally, the subject may track a different subject. Should this occur, switch to auto mode or set AF area mode (A90) to Manual or Center in shooting modes A, B, C, D or M, refocus on factors such as the subject's size and brightness. • In some rare cases when ...Subject Tracking Mode • Flash mode (A34) and exposure compensation (A41) settings can be adjusted. • Self-timer cannot be used. • The focus mode is not available. • Set the zoom position, flash mode, exposure compensation, and menu before registering a subject. If any of these are changed after...
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...allowing you to shoot pictures using a slow shutter speed. User chooses shutter speed; User controls both foreground and background into focus. B priority auto (A69) Aperture- camera selects aperture automatically. User chooses aperture; Usage Recommended for optimal exposure. Rotating the... sensitivity and white balance in the following four exposure modes: A (programmed auto), B (shutter-priority auto), C (aperture-priority auto), and D (manual). Settings that are frequently used for A, B, C and D shooting modes can be saved in A, B, C and D Modes • The flash...
...allowing you to shoot pictures using a slow shutter speed. User chooses shutter speed; User controls both foreground and background into focus. B priority auto (A69) Aperture- camera selects aperture automatically. User chooses aperture; Usage Recommended for optimal exposure. Rotating the... sensitivity and white balance in the following four exposure modes: A (programmed auto), B (shutter-priority auto), C (aperture-priority auto), and D (manual). Settings that are frequently used for A, B, C and D shooting modes can be saved in A, B, C and D Modes • The flash...
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... screen, press the k button again. • At an Image size setting (A76) of the applied AF area mode option. To end focus-area selection and adjust the flash mode, focus mode, self-timer and exposure compensation settings, press the k button. When subjects other than people are available. 90 To return to the... the camera. This option is suited to situations in which no face can be displayed in the monitor (up to nine areas). 1/250 F5.6 17 Focus area 1/250 F5.6 17 Focus areas x Manual Choose manually the focus position from 99 areas in the center of the frame.
... screen, press the k button again. • At an Image size setting (A76) of the applied AF area mode option. To end focus-area selection and adjust the flash mode, focus mode, self-timer and exposure compensation settings, press the k button. When subjects other than people are available. 90 To return to the... the camera. This option is suited to situations in which no face can be displayed in the monitor (up to nine areas). 1/250 F5.6 17 Focus area 1/250 F5.6 17 Focus areas x Manual Choose manually the focus position from 99 areas in the center of the frame.
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... or in the following situations: - Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses on the face framed by sunglasses or other obstructions - When faces are partially hidden by the double border. Should this occur, switch to auto mode... or change the AF area mode setting to Manual or Center in A, B, C, D and M modes, refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as expected (A31),...
... or in the following situations: - Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses on the face framed by sunglasses or other obstructions - When faces are partially hidden by the double border. Should this occur, switch to auto mode... or change the AF area mode setting to Manual or Center in A, B, C, D and M modes, refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as expected (A31),...
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... Mode) Settings that are frequently used for preset manual applies to the A, B, C, D and M shooting modes. 4 The current focus area position is saved when AF area mode is recommended. Writing down 98 any important setting is set to E (manual focus). 3 The preset value for A, B, C... and D shooting modes can be saved in M. Basic Settings Shooting modes A/B/C/D (A66)1 Monitor display (A14, 15) Zoom position (A29) m (Flash mode) (A34) p (Focus mode) (A38)2 o (exposure compensation) (A41) ...
... Mode) Settings that are frequently used for preset manual applies to the A, B, C, D and M shooting modes. 4 The current focus area position is saved when AF area mode is recommended. Writing down 98 any important setting is set to E (manual focus). 3 The preset value for A, B, C... and D shooting modes can be saved in M. Basic Settings Shooting modes A/B/C/D (A66)1 Monitor display (A14, 15) Zoom position (A29) m (Flash mode) (A34) p (Focus mode) (A38)2 o (exposure compensation) (A41) ...
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...50 min 2 h 5 min 4 h 45 min All figures are approximate. The maximum movie length displayed during shooting. The sound of the focusing operation may vary by make of Single AF is enough free space on the memory card for a longer movie. C Autofocus Mode during Movie ...menu) (A132) M Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses when recording movies with recording, use of memory card and the bitrates at infinity. • When the focus mode is E (manual focus), the focus is 29 minutes. To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with the movie mode switch rotated to HD....
...50 min 2 h 5 min 4 h 45 min All figures are approximate. The maximum movie length displayed during shooting. The sound of the focusing operation may vary by make of Single AF is enough free space on the memory card for a longer movie. C Autofocus Mode during Movie ...menu) (A132) M Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses when recording movies with recording, use of memory card and the bitrates at infinity. • When the focus mode is E (manual focus), the focus is 29 minutes. To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with the movie mode switch rotated to HD....
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... zoom will not be used in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at magnifications of 164 2.0× to E (manual focus) - When the focus mode (A38) is selected - When scene auto selector mode is set to 4.0×, it is selected for scene mode - On (default setting) When the...
... zoom will not be used in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at magnifications of 164 2.0× to E (manual focus) - When the focus mode (A38) is selected - When scene auto selector mode is set to 4.0×, it is selected for scene mode - On (default setting) When the...
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... power switch to turn it off until message clears from display automatically when recording is running low. Leave the camera off manually. Q (blinks red) Camera cannot focus. • Refocus. • Use focus lock. Set clock. Inside of the camera has cooled and then turn it on again. - P Please wait for dealing with them...
... power switch to turn it off until message clears from display automatically when recording is running low. Leave the camera off manually. Q (blinks red) Camera cannot focus. • Refocus. • Use focus lock. Set clock. Inside of the camera has cooled and then turn it on again. - P Please wait for dealing with them...
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Note that is set to E (manual focus). • Turn camera off ). 34 • Some scene modes that cannot turn ...modes. • When flash indicator blinks, flash is charging. 32 13 26 35, 47, 51 36 Camera cannot focus. • The intended subject is one with Blink proof set to On. 58 • Sport continuous mode is caused... malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Data already recorded will not be affected. Turn the camera off particles in focus area when shutter-release button pressed halfway. • The focus mode is set now is restricting...
Note that is set to E (manual focus). • Turn camera off ). 34 • Some scene modes that cannot turn ...modes. • When flash indicator blinks, flash is charging. 32 13 26 35, 47, 51 36 Camera cannot focus. • The intended subject is one with Blink proof set to On. 58 • Sport continuous mode is caused... malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Data already recorded will not be affected. Turn the camera off particles in focus area when shutter-release button pressed halfway. • The focus mode is set now is restricting...
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... mode. • Sport continuous mode is selected for scene mode - Even when Auto is set to E (manual focus) 38, 40 - Pictures appear smeared. Lens is chosen 43 - Troubleshooting Problem Digital zoom cannot be used . When focus mode is set the shutter speed. Another function that is set now is restricting Image size. 96...
... mode. • Sport continuous mode is selected for scene mode - Even when Auto is set to E (manual focus) 38, 40 - Pictures appear smeared. Lens is chosen 43 - Troubleshooting Problem Digital zoom cannot be used . When focus mode is set the shutter speed. Another function that is set now is restricting Image size. 96...
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... 34 Fireworks show m 51 Firmware version 174 Fixed range auto 84 Flash exposure compensation 93 Flash indicator 36 Flash mode 34 Focus 30, 90, 93 Focus area 30 Focus indicator 30 Focus lock 31 Focus mode 38 Folder name 181 Food u 50 Format 25, 166 Format the internal memory 166 Format the memory card 25... 167 Lens 4, 177, 195 Lens cap 7, 179 Li-ion rechargable battery 18, 179 Lithium-ion type battery 16, 18, 179 M Macro close-up 38 Manual focus 38, 40 Manual Mode 71 Memory capacity 26 Memory card 24, 180 Memory card slot 24 Metering 85 Microphone 4, 117, 127 Minimum shutter speed 84 Mode dial...
... 34 Fireworks show m 51 Firmware version 174 Fixed range auto 84 Flash exposure compensation 93 Flash indicator 36 Flash mode 34 Focus 30, 90, 93 Focus area 30 Focus indicator 30 Focus lock 31 Focus mode 38 Folder name 181 Food u 50 Format 25, 166 Format the internal memory 166 Format the memory card 25... 167 Lens 4, 177, 195 Lens cap 7, 179 Li-ion rechargable battery 18, 179 Lithium-ion type battery 16, 18, 179 M Macro close-up 38 Manual focus 38, 40 Manual Mode 71 Memory capacity 26 Memory card 24, 180 Memory card slot 24 Metering 85 Microphone 4, 117, 127 Minimum shutter speed 84 Mode dial...
