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... information display? Key phrase World time LCD brightness Two-button reset Reset shooting menu Reset custom settings Self-timer delay Beep Reverse indicators Language Save/load settings See page 37, 315 312 182 257 266 280 281 310 315 325 ❚❚ Menus...information is in a different language? information display What does this warning mean ? How do I get more information on a different D300 camera? How do I restore default settings? How do I adjust monitor brightness for menus or playback? How do these indicators mean ? Can I reverse the electronic analog exposure...
... information display? Key phrase World time LCD brightness Two-button reset Reset shooting menu Reset custom settings Self-timer delay Beep Reverse indicators Language Save/load settings See page 37, 315 312 182 257 266 280 281 310 315 325 ❚❚ Menus...information is in a different language? information display What does this warning mean ? How do I get more information on a different D300 camera? How do I restore default settings? How do I adjust monitor brightness for menus or playback? How do these indicators mean ? Can I reverse the electronic analog exposure...
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...exposure 277 How can I reduce blur? Key phrase Camera playback See page 204 Photo info Photo info, highlights 206 208, 250 vii Long time-exposures 111 Can I create multiple copies of a photo White balance using different white balance settings? Flash photography, 171 How can I reduce "red...-eye"? Exposure compensation 114 How do I make a time exposure? Question Key phrase See page Can I set both shutter speed and aperture Exposure mode h manually? (manual) 109 Can I make photos brighter or darker? Can I adjust white balance? ...
...exposure 277 How can I reduce blur? Key phrase Camera playback See page 204 Photo info Photo info, highlights 206 208, 250 vii Long time-exposures 111 Can I create multiple copies of a photo White balance using different white balance settings? Flash photography, 171 How can I reduce "red...-eye"? Exposure compensation 114 How do I make a time exposure? Question Key phrase See page Can I set both shutter speed and aperture Exposure mode h manually? (manual) 109 Can I make photos brighter or darker? Can I adjust white balance? ...
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... computer? HDMI How do I print the date on my photographs? What AC adapters, remote cords, and viewfinder accessories are available for my camera? Printing via USB Can I copy photos to a computer How do I view my photos in High Definition? Key phrase Optional flash units ...Compatible lenses Other accessories Approved memory cards Other accessories See page 357 350 365 371 368 ix What software is available for my camera? Print set (DPOF) See page 242 244 224 230 231 234 240 ❚❚ Optional Accessories Question What optional flash units (Speedlights)...
... computer? HDMI How do I print the date on my photographs? What AC adapters, remote cords, and viewfinder accessories are available for my camera? Printing via USB Can I copy photos to a computer How do I view my photos in High Definition? Key phrase Optional flash units ...Compatible lenses Other accessories Approved memory cards Other accessories See page 357 350 365 371 368 ix What software is available for my camera? Print set (DPOF) See page 242 244 224 230 231 234 240 ❚❚ Optional Accessories Question What optional flash units (Speedlights)...
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... 3 The Control Panel 8 The Viewfinder Display 10 The Shooting Information Display 12 The Command Dials 14 Quick Start Guide 21 Tutorial 23 Camera Menus 24 Using Camera Menus 26 Help ...29 First Steps 30 Charge the Battery 30 Insert the Battery 32 Attach a Lens 34 Basic Setup 36 Insert a Memory Card 39... Format the Memory Card 41 Adjust Viewfinder Focus 43 Basic Photography and Playback 44 Turn the Camera On 44 Adjust Camera Settings 47 Ready the Camera 50 Focus and Shoot 51 x
... 3 The Control Panel 8 The Viewfinder Display 10 The Shooting Information Display 12 The Command Dials 14 Quick Start Guide 21 Tutorial 23 Camera Menus 24 Using Camera Menus 26 Help ...29 First Steps 30 Charge the Battery 30 Insert the Battery 32 Attach a Lens 34 Basic Setup 36 Insert a Memory Card 39... Format the Memory Card 41 Adjust Viewfinder Focus 43 Basic Photography and Playback 44 Turn the Camera On 44 Adjust Camera Settings 47 Ready the Camera 50 Focus and Shoot 51 x
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Other Shooting Options 181 Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings 182 Multiple Exposure 184 Interval Timer Photography 189 Non-CPU Lenses 196 Using a GPS Unit 199 More About Playback 203 Full-Frame Playback 204 Photo ...
Other Shooting Options 181 Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings 182 Multiple Exposure 184 Interval Timer Photography 189 Non-CPU Lenses 196 Using a GPS Unit 199 More About Playback 203 Full-Frame Playback 204 Photo ...
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NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction 262 High ISO NR 263 ISO Sensitivity Settings 263 Live View 263 Multiple Exposure 263 Interval Timer Shooting 263 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 264 Custom Setting Bank 266 Reset Custom Settings 266 a: Autofocus 267 a1: AF-C Priority Selection 267 a2: AF-S Priority Selection ... Playback Folder 249 Hide Image 249 Display Mode 250 Image Review 251 After Delete 251 Rotate Tall 251 Slide Show 252 Print Set (DPOF 253 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 254 Shooting Menu Bank 255 Reset Shooting Menu 257 Active Folder 258 File ...
NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction 262 High ISO NR 263 ISO Sensitivity Settings 263 Live View 263 Multiple Exposure 263 Interval Timer Shooting 263 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 264 Custom Setting Bank 266 Reset Custom Settings 266 a: Autofocus 267 a1: AF-C Priority Selection 267 a2: AF-S Priority Selection ... Playback Folder 249 Hide Image 249 Display Mode 250 Image Review 251 After Delete 251 Rotate Tall 251 Slide Show 252 Print Set (DPOF 253 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 254 Shooting Menu Bank 255 Reset Shooting Menu 257 Active Folder 258 File ...
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... 274 b: Metering/Exposure 275 b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value 275 b2: EV Steps for Built-in Flash 291 e4: Modeling Flash 297 e5: Auto Bracketing Set 297 e6: Auto Bracketing (Mode M 298 xv
... 274 b: Metering/Exposure 275 b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value 275 b2: EV Steps for Built-in Flash 291 e4: Modeling Flash 297 e5: Auto Bracketing Set 297 e6: Auto Bracketing (Mode M 298 xv
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... Customize Command Dials 307 f8: Release Button to Use Dial 308 f9: No Memory Card 309 f10: Reverse Indicators 310 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 311 Format Memory Card 312 LCD Brightness 312 Clean Image Sensor 313 Lock Mirror up for Cleaning 313 Video Mode 313 HDMI 314 World... Auto Image Rotation 317 USB 318 Dust off Ref Photo 318 Battery Info 321 Wireless Transmitter 322 Image Authentication 323 Copyright Information 324 Save/Load Settings 325 GPS 326 Non-CPU Lens Data 327 AF Fine Tune 327 Firmware Version 328 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies 329 D-Lighting...
... Customize Command Dials 307 f8: Release Button to Use Dial 308 f9: No Memory Card 309 f10: Reverse Indicators 310 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 311 Format Memory Card 312 LCD Brightness 312 Clean Image Sensor 313 Lock Mirror up for Cleaning 313 Video Mode 313 HDMI 314 World... Auto Image Rotation 317 USB 318 Dust off Ref Photo 318 Battery Info 321 Wireless Transmitter 322 Image Authentication 323 Copyright Information 324 Save/Load Settings 325 GPS 326 Non-CPU Lens Data 327 AF Fine Tune 327 Firmware Version 328 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies 329 D-Lighting...
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... ISO sensitivity indicator 94 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 96 21 FV lock indicator 179 22 "Clock not set" indicator .... 38, 391 23 Image comment indicator........ 316 24 Shooting menu bank 255 25 Custom settings bank 266 26 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator 117 WB bracketing indicator 121 27 Electronic analog exposure display...
... ISO sensitivity indicator 94 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 96 21 FV lock indicator 179 22 "Clock not set" indicator .... 38, 391 23 Image comment indicator........ 316 24 Shooting menu bank 255 25 Custom settings bank 266 26 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator 117 WB bracketing indicator 121 27 Electronic analog exposure display...
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...normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 11 1 Framing grid (displayed 14 Number of exposures when [On] is selected for remaining 45 Custom Setting d2 281 Number of shots remaining 2 Focus points 66, 272 3 AF area brackets 43, 81 before memory buffer fills... 51, 77 White...battery is inserted. D The Control Panel and Viewfinder Displays The brightness of the control panel and viewfinder displays varies with Exposure compensation Custom Setting d3) value 114 5 Focus indicator 51, 72 Flash compensation value.....176 6 Metering 100 PC mode indicator 227 7 Autoexposure (AE) ...
...normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 11 1 Framing grid (displayed 14 Number of exposures when [On] is selected for remaining 45 Custom Setting d2 281 Number of shots remaining 2 Focus points 66, 272 3 AF area brackets 43, 81 before memory buffer fills... 51, 77 White...battery is inserted. D The Control Panel and Viewfinder Displays The brightness of the control panel and viewfinder displays varies with Exposure compensation Custom Setting d3) value 114 5 Focus indicator 51, 72 Flash compensation value.....176 6 Metering 100 PC mode indicator 227 7 Autoexposure (AE) ...
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... clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R R button button again or press the shutter-release button halfway. At default settings, the monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for about 20 seconds. 1 23 4 56 7 21 22 23... X remaining, buffer capacity, and AF-area mode, is displayed in the shooting information display, see Custom Setting c4 ([Monitor off delay], pg. 280). For information on , see Custom Setting d7 ([Shooting info display], pg. 284). 12 The Shooting Information Display Shooting information, including shutter speed, aperture...
... clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R R button button again or press the shutter-release button halfway. At default settings, the monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for about 20 seconds. 1 23 4 56 7 21 22 23... X remaining, buffer capacity, and AF-area mode, is displayed in the shooting information display, see Custom Setting c4 ([Monitor off delay], pg. 280). For information on , see Custom Setting d7 ([Shooting info display], pg. 284). 12 The Shooting Information Display Shooting information, including shutter speed, aperture...
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... 45 WB bracketing increment 122 30 Number of exposures Maximum aperture remaining 77 (non-CPU lenses 198 Manual lens number 198 8 Camera battery indicator 44 31 White balance 127 9 MB-D10 battery type display....... 287 MB-D10 battery indicator 286 10 Shooting menu ... reduction indicator 263 16 Long exposure noise reduction indicator 262 35 Interval timer indicator 192 36 Image comment indicator 316 37 "Clock not set" indicator ......... 38, 391 17 Release mode (single frame/ continuous) indicator 74 Continuous shooting speed ...........77 18 Exposure and flash bracketing...
... 45 WB bracketing increment 122 30 Number of exposures Maximum aperture remaining 77 (non-CPU lenses 198 Manual lens number 198 8 Camera battery indicator 44 31 White balance 127 9 MB-D10 battery type display....... 287 MB-D10 battery indicator 286 10 Shooting menu ... reduction indicator 263 16 Long exposure noise reduction indicator 262 35 Interval timer indicator 192 36 Image comment indicator 316 37 "Clock not set" indicator ......... 38, 391 17 Release mode (single frame/ continuous) indicator 74 Continuous shooting speed ...........77 18 Exposure and flash bracketing...
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The Command Dials The main- and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings. X M button Flash mode/ Flash compensation QUAL button Image quality/size WB button White balance ISO button ISO sensitivity Fn button Bracketing Sub-command dial E button Exposure compensation I button Exposure mode Main command dial 14
The Command Dials The main- and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings. X M button Flash mode/ Flash compensation QUAL button Image quality/size WB button White balance ISO button ISO sensitivity Fn button Bracketing Sub-command dial E button Exposure compensation I button Exposure mode Main command dial 14
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Set image quality X (pg. 57) + QUAL button Main command dial Control panel Choose an image size (pg. 60) + QUAL button Sub-command dial Control panel ❚❚ ISO Sensitivity Press the ISO button and rotate the main command dial. ❚❚ Image Quality and Size Press the QUAL button and rotate the command dials. Set ISO sensitivity (pg. 94) + ISO button Main command dial Control panel 15
Set image quality X (pg. 57) + QUAL button Main command dial Control panel Choose an image size (pg. 60) + QUAL button Sub-command dial Control panel ❚❚ ISO Sensitivity Press the ISO button and rotate the main command dial. ❚❚ Image Quality and Size Press the QUAL button and rotate the command dials. Set ISO sensitivity (pg. 94) + ISO button Main command dial Control panel 15
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...AF-L button], pg. 306), the depth-of 1 EV, to choose pre-specified lens data for non-CPU lenses, or to select dynamic-area AF. Set exposure compensation (pg. 114) + X E button Main command dial Control panel Activate or cancel bracketing/ select number of shots in steps of -field preview...Select bracketing exposure increment (pg. 118) + Fn button Sub-command dial Control panel A The Fn Button Depending on the options selected for Custom Setting f4 ([Assign FUNC. button], pg. 302), the Fn button and command dials can be used with the command dials to perform the same functions...
...AF-L button], pg. 306), the depth-of 1 EV, to choose pre-specified lens data for non-CPU lenses, or to select dynamic-area AF. Set exposure compensation (pg. 114) + X E button Main command dial Control panel Activate or cancel bracketing/ select number of shots in steps of -field preview...Select bracketing exposure increment (pg. 118) + Fn button Sub-command dial Control panel A The Fn Button Depending on the options selected for Custom Setting f4 ([Assign FUNC. button], pg. 302), the Fn button and command dials can be used with the command dials to perform the same functions...
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Choose flash mode (pg. 171) + Adjust flash compensation (pg. 176) M button Main command dial + Control panel M button Sub-command dial Control panel 18 X Choose a white balance setting (pg. 127) + WB button Main command dial Control panel Fine-tune white balance (pg. 132), set color temperature (pg. 133), or choose a white WB button balance preset (pg. 143) + Sub-command dial Control panel ❚❚ Flash Settings Press the M button and rotate the command dials. ❚❚ White Balance Press the WB button and rotate the command dials.
Choose flash mode (pg. 171) + Adjust flash compensation (pg. 176) M button Main command dial + Control panel M button Sub-command dial Control panel 18 X Choose a white balance setting (pg. 127) + WB button Main command dial Control panel Fine-tune white balance (pg. 132), set color temperature (pg. 133), or choose a white WB button balance preset (pg. 143) + Sub-command dial Control panel ❚❚ Flash Settings Press the M button and rotate the command dials. ❚❚ White Balance Press the WB button and rotate the command dials.
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For information on (pg. 44). Mounting index 21 X 2 Insert the battery (pg. 32). 3 Attach a lens (pg. 34). 4 Insert a memory card (pg. 39). See page 43 for a quick start with the D300. 1 Charge the battery (pg. 30). Quick Start Guide Follow these steps for information on adjusting viewfinder focus. Front 5 Turn the camera on choosing a language and setting the time and date, see page 36.
For information on (pg. 44). Mounting index 21 X 2 Insert the battery (pg. 32). 3 Attach a lens (pg. 34). 4 Insert a memory card (pg. 39). See page 43 for a quick start with the D300. 1 Charge the battery (pg. 30). Quick Start Guide Follow these steps for information on adjusting viewfinder focus. Front 5 Turn the camera on choosing a language and setting the time and date, see page 36.
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... the shutter-release button the rest of exposures remaining White balance Control panel ISO sensitivity Viewfinder display 7 Select single-servo autofocus (pp. 49, 62). 6 Check camera settings (pp. 44, 47). Press the shutter-release button halfway to take the photograph. Focus indicator 9 View the photograph (pg. 53). 10 Delete unwanted photos (pg...
... the shutter-release button the rest of exposures remaining White balance Control panel ISO sensitivity Viewfinder display 7 Select single-servo autofocus (pp. 49, 62). 6 Check camera settings (pp. 44, 47). Press the shutter-release button halfway to take the photograph. Focus indicator 9 View the photograph (pg. 53). 10 Delete unwanted photos (pg...
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... use, and how to take your first pictures and play them back. Camera Menus pg. 24 Using Camera Menus pg. 26 Help ...pg. 29 First Steps pg. 30 Charge the Battery pg. 30 Insert the Battery pg. 32 Attach a Lens pg. 34 Basic .... 36 Insert a Memory Card pg. 39 Format the Memory Card pg. 41 Adjust Viewfinder Focus pg. 43 Basic Photography and Playback pg. 44 Turn the Camera On pg. 44 Adjust Camera Settings pg. 47 Ready the Camera pg. 50 Focus and Shoot pg. 51 Viewing Photographs pg. 53 Deleting Unwanted Photographs pg. 54 23
... use, and how to take your first pictures and play them back. Camera Menus pg. 24 Using Camera Menus pg. 26 Help ...pg. 29 First Steps pg. 30 Charge the Battery pg. 30 Insert the Battery pg. 32 Attach a Lens pg. 34 Basic .... 36 Insert a Memory Card pg. 39 Format the Memory Card pg. 41 Adjust Viewfinder Focus pg. 43 Basic Photography and Playback pg. 44 Turn the Camera On pg. 44 Adjust Camera Settings pg. 47 Ready the Camera pg. 50 Focus and Shoot pg. 51 Viewing Photographs pg. 53 Deleting Unwanted Photographs pg. 54 23
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Slider shows position in current menu. 24 Menu options Options in current menu. s G button Tabs Choose from the camera menus. Q If "Q" icon is displayed, help for current item can be viewed by icons. Current settings are shown by pressing L (Q) button (pg. 29). To view the menus, press the G button. Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, retouch, and My menus (see following page).
Slider shows position in current menu. 24 Menu options Options in current menu. s G button Tabs Choose from the camera menus. Q If "Q" icon is displayed, help for current item can be viewed by icons. Current settings are shown by pressing L (Q) button (pg. 29). To view the menus, press the G button. Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, retouch, and My menus (see following page).