D300 User's Manual
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... cards are sold separately. • D300 digital camera (pg. 3) • Body cap (pp. 34, 368) • BM-8 LCD monitor cover (pg. 19) • DK-5 eyepiece cap (pg. 20) • EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover (pp. 30, 32) • MH-18a quick charger with your camera. S. Package Contents Be sure all items...
... cards are sold separately. • D300 digital camera (pg. 3) • Body cap (pp. 34, 368) • BM-8 LCD monitor cover (pg. 19) • DK-5 eyepiece cap (pg. 20) • EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover (pp. 30, 32) • MH-18a quick charger with your camera. S. Package Contents Be sure all items...
D300 User's Manual
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... travel? Viewfinder, control What information is in a different language? Battery level See page 29 24 8, 10, 12 391 44 v How do I change the self-timer delay? How do I get more information on a different D300 camera? Key phrase World time LCD brightness Two-button reset Reset shooting ...electronic analog exposure display? Using the menus What do I turn the speaker off? Error messages and displays How much charge does the battery have left? Can I adjust monitor brightness for use the menus? Help How do these indicators mean ? information display What does this...
... travel? Viewfinder, control What information is in a different language? Battery level See page 29 24 8, 10, 12 391 44 v How do I change the self-timer delay? How do I get more information on a different D300 camera? Key phrase World time LCD brightness Two-button reset Reset shooting ...electronic analog exposure display? Using the menus What do I turn the speaker off? Error messages and displays How much charge does the battery have left? Can I adjust monitor brightness for use the menus? Help How do these indicators mean ? information display What does this...
D300 User's Manual
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...107 vi remaining How do I choose be ISO sensitivity auto adjusted to 1? Question Key phrase How do I get more information about the battery? How do I blur background details or keep the file number from being reset when I take bigger photographs? Exposure mode f (shutter-...priority auto) How do I keep both foreground and background in focus? Battery info How do I clean the camera or lens? How can I take pictures under low light without the flash? Autofocus How do I take with this Number ...
...107 vi remaining How do I choose be ISO sensitivity auto adjusted to 1? Question Key phrase How do I get more information about the battery? How do I blur background details or keep the file number from being reset when I take bigger photographs? Exposure mode f (shutter-...priority auto) How do I keep both foreground and background in focus? Battery info How do I clean the camera or lens? How can I take pictures under low light without the flash? Autofocus How do I take with this Number ...
D300 User's Manual
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...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 ...
...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 ...
D300 User's Manual
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... 282 d6: File Number Sequence 283 d7: Shooting Info Display 284 d8: LCD Illumination 285 d9: Exposure Delay Mode 285 d10: MB-D10 Battery Type 285 d11: Battery Order 287 e: Bracketing/Flash 288 e1: Flash Sync Speed 288 e2: Flash Shutter Speed 290 e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in AF-assist Illuminator...
... 282 d6: File Number Sequence 283 d7: Shooting Info Display 284 d8: LCD Illumination 285 d9: Exposure Delay Mode 285 d10: MB-D10 Battery Type 285 d11: Battery Order 287 e: Bracketing/Flash 288 e1: Flash Sync Speed 288 e2: Flash Shutter Speed 290 e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in AF-assist Illuminator...
D300 User's Manual
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... 306 f7: 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... Time 315 Language 315 Image Comment 316 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...
... 306 f7: 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... Time 315 Language 315 Image Comment 316 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...
D300 User's Manual
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Monochrome 337 Filter Effects 338 Color Balance 338 Image Overlay 339 Side-by-Side Comparison 342 O My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu 344 Technical Notes 349 Compatible Lenses 350 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 357 Other Accessories 365 Caring for the Camera 372 Storage 372 Cleaning 372 The Low-Pass Filter 373 "Clean Now 373 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown 374 Manual Cleaning 376 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 379 Troubleshooting 383 Error Messages 391 Appendix 399 Specifications 409 Index...419 xvii
Monochrome 337 Filter Effects 338 Color Balance 338 Image Overlay 339 Side-by-Side Comparison 342 O My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu 344 Technical Notes 349 Compatible Lenses 350 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 357 Other Accessories 365 Caring for the Camera 372 Storage 372 Cleaning 372 The Low-Pass Filter 373 "Clean Now 373 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown 374 Manual Cleaning 376 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 379 Troubleshooting 383 Error Messages 391 Appendix 399 Specifications 409 Index...419 xvii
D300 User's Manual
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...could result from the when the sun is in your eye accidentally. Should you notice smoke or an Sunlight focused into the camera unusual smell coming from failure to put your finger in or close to others, read them. For Your Safety To prevent damage ... could result in injury. A Using the viewfinder diopter control AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to a Nikonauthorized service center for inspection. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Should the product break open as the result of the ...
...could result from the when the sun is in your eye accidentally. Should you notice smoke or an Sunlight focused into the camera unusual smell coming from failure to put your finger in or close to others, read them. For Your Safety To prevent damage ... could result in injury. A Using the viewfinder diopter control AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to a Nikonauthorized service center for inspection. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Should the product break open as the result of the ...
D300 User's Manual
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.... Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this precaution could result in or expose to observe this product: • Use only batteries approved for an extended period. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A Do not place the strap... around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant ...
.... Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this precaution could result in or expose to observe this product: • Use only batteries approved for an extended period. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A Do not place the strap... around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant ...
D300 User's Manual
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... This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Notices for Customers in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with this product is to be taken to also replace any pictures selected for example, pictures of such data ...data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in charge of Data Storage Devices Please note that the battery is to users in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with images containing no private information (for preset manual. xxii Deleted files can sometimes...
... This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Notices for Customers in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with this product is to be taken to also replace any pictures selected for example, pictures of such data ...data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in charge of Data Storage Devices Please note that the battery is to users in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with images containing no private information (for preset manual. xxii Deleted files can sometimes...
D300 User's Manual
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... designed to infringe copyright laws. xxiii The copying or reproduction of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may void your Nikon warranty. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are circulated in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. The use with this product for use...
... designed to infringe copyright laws. xxiii The copying or reproduction of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may void your Nikon warranty. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are circulated in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. The use with this product for use...
D300 User's Manual
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8 9 X 1 10 2 3 4 5 11 6 7 12 1 AF-assist illuminator 273 Self-timer lamp 90 Red-eye reduction lamp........ 174 2 Sub-command dial 14 3 Depth-of-field preview button 103, 305 4 Fn button .........117, 121, 179, 302 5 Battery-chamber cover 32 6 Battery-chamber cover latch 32 7 Contact cover for optional MB-D10 battery pack 365 8 CPU contacts 9 Mounting index 34 10 Lens mount 72 11 Tripod socket 12 Body cap 368 5
8 9 X 1 10 2 3 4 5 11 6 7 12 1 AF-assist illuminator 273 Self-timer lamp 90 Red-eye reduction lamp........ 174 2 Sub-command dial 14 3 Depth-of-field preview button 103, 305 4 Fn button .........117, 121, 179, 302 5 Battery-chamber cover 32 6 Battery-chamber cover latch 32 7 Contact cover for optional MB-D10 battery pack 365 8 CPU contacts 9 Mounting index 34 10 Lens mount 72 11 Tripod socket 12 Body cap 368 5
D300 User's Manual
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... Capture mode indicator 224 Preset white balance recording indicator 137 Manual lens number 198 12 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 45 13 Battery indicator 44 8
... Capture mode indicator 224 Preset white balance recording indicator 137 Manual lens number 198 12 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 45 13 Battery indicator 44 8
D300 User's Manual
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... exposure display 111 Exposure compensation 114 Exposure and flash bracketing progress indicator 117 WB bracketing progress indicator 121 PC connection indicator 227 28 MB-D10 battery indicator ......... 365 29 Multiple exposure indicator 186 30 GPS connection indicator......... 201 31 Interval timer indicator 192 9
... exposure display 111 Exposure compensation 114 Exposure and flash bracketing progress indicator 117 WB bracketing progress indicator 121 PC connection indicator 227 28 MB-D10 battery indicator ......... 365 29 Multiple exposure indicator 186 30 GPS connection indicator......... 201 31 Interval timer indicator 192 9
D300 User's Manual
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... of shots remaining 2 Focus points 66, 272 3 AF area brackets 43, 81 before memory buffer fills... 51, 77 White balance recording X 4 Battery indicator 44, 282 indicator 137 (display can be turned off with temperature, and the response times of stops 353 19 Electronic analog exposure 10 Exposure... Exposure compensation display 114 20 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 96 21 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 45 D No Battery When the battery is totally exhausted or no battery is inserted, the display in the viewfinder will return to normal when a fullycharged...
... of shots remaining 2 Focus points 66, 272 3 AF area brackets 43, 81 before memory buffer fills... 51, 77 White balance recording X 4 Battery indicator 44, 282 indicator 137 (display can be turned off with temperature, and the response times of stops 353 19 Electronic analog exposure 10 Exposure... Exposure compensation display 114 20 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 96 21 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 45 D No Battery When the battery is totally exhausted or no battery is inserted, the display in the viewfinder will return to normal when a fullycharged...
D300 User's Manual
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... 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 bank 255 11 Custom settings bank 266 12 Picture Control indicator 149 White balance...
... 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 bank 255 11 Custom settings bank 266 12 Picture Control indicator 149 White balance...
D300 User's Manual
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Mounting index 21 Front 5 Turn the camera on choosing a language and setting the time and date, see page 36. For information on (pg. 44). Quick Start Guide Follow these steps for information on adjusting viewfinder focus. See page 43 for a quick start with the D300. 1 Charge the battery (pg. 30). X 2 Insert the battery (pg. 32). 3 Attach a lens (pg. 34). 4 Insert a memory card (pg. 39).
Mounting index 21 Front 5 Turn the camera on choosing a language and setting the time and date, see page 36. For information on (pg. 44). Quick Start Guide Follow these steps for information on adjusting viewfinder focus. See page 43 for a quick start with the D300. 1 Charge the battery (pg. 30). X 2 Insert the battery (pg. 32). 3 Attach a lens (pg. 34). 4 Insert a memory card (pg. 39).
D300 User's Manual
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Exposure mode X Image size Image quality Battery level Number of the way down to focus, then press the shutter-release button the rest of exposures remaining White balance Control panel ISO sensitivity .... 49, 62). Press O twice to S (single-servo autofocus). 8 Focus and shoot (pp. 51, 52). Press the shutter-release button halfway to take the photograph. 6 Check camera settings (pp. 44, 47). Focus indicator 9 View the photograph (pg. 53). 10 Delete unwanted photos (pg. 54). Rotate the focus-mode selector to delete the...
Exposure mode X Image size Image quality Battery level Number of the way down to focus, then press the shutter-release button the rest of exposures remaining White balance Control panel ISO sensitivity .... 49, 62). Press O twice to S (single-servo autofocus). 8 Focus and shoot (pp. 51, 52). Press the shutter-release button halfway to take the photograph. 6 Check camera settings (pp. 44, 47). Focus indicator 9 View the photograph (pg. 53). 10 Delete unwanted photos (pg. 54). Rotate the focus-mode selector to delete the...
D300 User's Manual
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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 Setup pg. 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...
... 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 Setup pg. 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...
D300 User's Manual
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Insert the AC adapter plug into the battery charger and plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. 2 Remove the terminal cover. About two and a quarter hours are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. 1 Plug the charger in the supplied MH-18a quick charger before use. First Steps Charge the Battery The D300 is not fully charged at shipment. Remove the terminal cover from the Li-ion BATTERY PACK battery. 30 To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in . The EN-EL3e is powered by an EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion battery s (supplied).
Insert the AC adapter plug into the battery charger and plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. 2 Remove the terminal cover. About two and a quarter hours are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. 1 Plug the charger in the supplied MH-18a quick charger before use. First Steps Charge the Battery The D300 is not fully charged at shipment. Remove the terminal cover from the Li-ion BATTERY PACK battery. 30 To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in . The EN-EL3e is powered by an EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion battery s (supplied).