D300 User's Manual
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Find the solution here. iv-ix Know what you want to get started taking pictures right away. A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. Digitutor Digitutor, a series of Contents ... ➜ pp. 391-398 If a warning is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html i The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed in "For Your Safety" (pg. x-xvii i The Quick Start Guide ➜ pp. 21-22 A brief guide for those...
Find the solution here. iv-ix Know what you want to get started taking pictures right away. A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. Digitutor Digitutor, a series of Contents ... ➜ pp. 391-398 If a warning is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html i The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed in "For Your Safety" (pg. x-xvii i The Quick Start Guide ➜ pp. 21-22 A brief guide for those...
D300 User's Manual
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..., 232) • EG-D100 video cable (pg. 242) • AN-D300 strap (pg. 19) • Warranty • User's Manual (this guide) • Quick Guide • Software Installation Guide • Software Suite CD-ROM • Registration card (U. A. only) i Memory cards are sold separately. • D300 digital camera (pg. 3) • Body cap (pp. 34, 368) • BM...
..., 232) • EG-D100 video cable (pg. 242) • AN-D300 strap (pg. 19) • Warranty • User's Manual (this guide) • Quick Guide • Software Installation Guide • Software Suite CD-ROM • Registration card (U. A. only) i Memory cards are sold separately. • D300 digital camera (pg. 3) • Body cap (pp. 34, 368) • BM...
D300 User's Manual
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...OS, and QuickTime are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Menu items, options, and messages ...Windows Vista are registered trademarks of SanDisk Corporation. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to the camera. PictBridge is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the camera monitor are used: D This icon marks cautions; Microdrive is a trademark. information that should ...
...OS, and QuickTime are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Menu items, options, and messages ...Windows Vista are registered trademarks of SanDisk Corporation. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to the camera. PictBridge is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the camera monitor are used: D This icon marks cautions; Microdrive is a trademark. information that should ...
D300 User's Manual
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... reduce blur? Can I pick the standard exposure level? Question Key phrase See page Can I set both shutter speed and aperture Exposure mode h manually? (manual) 109 Can I make a time exposure? Exposure and flash bracketing 117, 297 Can I adjust white balance? Fine tune optimal exposure 277 How can... I reduce "red-eye"? Key phrase Camera playback See page 204 Photo info Photo info, highlights 206 208, 250 vii bracketing 121, 297 How do I create multiple copies of a...
... reduce blur? Can I pick the standard exposure level? Question Key phrase See page Can I set both shutter speed and aperture Exposure mode h manually? (manual) 109 Can I make a time exposure? Exposure and flash bracketing 117, 297 Can I adjust white balance? Fine tune optimal exposure 277 How can... I reduce "red-eye"? Key phrase Camera playback See page 204 Photo info Photo info, highlights 206 208, 250 vii bracketing 121, 297 How do I create multiple copies of a...
D300 User's Manual
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Viewing Photographs 53 Deleting Unwanted Photographs 54 Image Recording Options 55 Image Quality 56 Image Size 60 Focus 61 Focus Mode 62 AF-Area Mode 64 Focus Point Selection 66 Focus Lock 68 Manual Focus 71 Release Mode 73 Choosing a Release Mode 74 Continuous Mode 76 Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View 79 Self-Timer Mode 89 Mirror up Mode 91 ISO Sensitivity 93 Choosing ISO Sensitivity Manually 94 Auto ISO Sensitivity Control 96 xi
Viewing Photographs 53 Deleting Unwanted Photographs 54 Image Recording Options 55 Image Quality 56 Image Size 60 Focus 61 Focus Mode 62 AF-Area Mode 64 Focus Point Selection 66 Focus Lock 68 Manual Focus 71 Release Mode 73 Choosing a Release Mode 74 Continuous Mode 76 Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View 79 Self-Timer Mode 89 Mirror up Mode 91 ISO Sensitivity 93 Choosing ISO Sensitivity Manually 94 Auto ISO Sensitivity Control 96 xi
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... (AE) Lock 112 Exposure Compensation 114 Bracketing 116 White Balance 125 White Balance Options 126 Fine-Tuning White Balance 129 Choosing a Color Temperature 133 Preset Manual 134 Image Enhancement 145 Picture Controls 146 Creating Custom Picture Controls 154 Active D-Lighting 165 Color Space 167 Flash Photography 169 The Built-in Flash...
... (AE) Lock 112 Exposure Compensation 114 Bracketing 116 White Balance 125 White Balance Options 126 Fine-Tuning White Balance 129 Choosing a Color Temperature 133 Preset Manual 134 Image Enhancement 145 Picture Controls 146 Creating Custom Picture Controls 154 Active D-Lighting 165 Color Space 167 Flash Photography 169 The Built-in Flash...
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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... electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, or A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment. no less than one voltage to another or with ..., care should be removed with regulations. Do not place it under • Using the camera with the flash in heavy objects or expose it to prevent the liquid crystal from the subject.... for the purpose to the • Keep dry. damage the product or cause overheating or fire. Nikon for inspection. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause burns. Should the insulation be ...
... electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, or A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment. no less than one voltage to another or with ..., care should be removed with regulations. Do not place it under • Using the camera with the flash in heavy objects or expose it to prevent the liquid crystal from the subject.... for the purpose to the • Keep dry. damage the product or cause overheating or fire. Nikon for inspection. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause burns. Should the insulation be ...
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...that the information in these manuals at any time and without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals is accurate and complete, ...guarantee that interference will not be held liable for any damages resulting from that are designed to D300 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio ...and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
...that the information in these manuals at any time and without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals is accurate and complete, ...guarantee that interference will not be held liable for any damages resulting from that are designed to D300 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio ...and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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... Data Storage Devices Please note that the battery is the user's responsibility. Ensuring the privacy of waste management. Notices for preset manual. Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This symbol on the battery indicates that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other...
... Data Storage Devices Please note that the battery is the user's responsibility. Ensuring the privacy of waste management. Notices for preset manual. Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This symbol on the battery indicates that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other...
D300 User's Manual
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...Two-button reset button .......182 Two-button reset button ...... 182 11 I (exposure mode) 4 Eyelet for camera strap 19 5 WB (white balance) button 103 Q (format) button 41 button 127, 132, 133 12 Eyelet for camera strap 19 6 ISO (ISO sensitivity) button.......94 13 Focal plane mark (E 72 7 Accessory shoe 14 Control... panel 8 (for optional flash unit 364 3 You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it helpful to bookmark this section and X refer to familiarize yourself with...
...Two-button reset button .......182 Two-button reset button ...... 182 11 I (exposure mode) 4 Eyelet for camera strap 19 5 WB (white balance) button 103 Q (format) button 41 button 127, 132, 133 12 Eyelet for camera strap 19 6 ISO (ISO sensitivity) button.......94 13 Focal plane mark (E 72 7 Accessory shoe 14 Control... panel 8 (for optional flash unit 364 3 You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it helpful to bookmark this section and X refer to familiarize yourself with...
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... 11 Number of exposures remaining 45 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills...........77 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
... 11 Number of exposures remaining 45 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills...........77 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
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... when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 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 bank 255...
... when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 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 bank 255...
D300 User's Manual
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...-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries The supplied EN-EL3e shares information with compatible devices, enabling the camera to cool before recharging. for the battery to show a temporary decrease. Unplug when not in...] option in the setup menu details battery charge, battery life, and the number of this manual. Charge indoors at ambient temperatures below 5°C (41°F), the battery life indicator in the...state in the vicinity of 5-35°C (41-95°F); D Incompatible Batteries The D300 can not be hot immediately after use . D The Battery and Charger Read and follow ...
...-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries The supplied EN-EL3e shares information with compatible devices, enabling the camera to cool before recharging. for the battery to show a temporary decrease. Unplug when not in...] option in the setup menu details battery charge, battery life, and the number of this manual. Charge indoors at ambient temperatures below 5°C (41°F), the battery life indicator in the...state in the vicinity of 5-35°C (41-95°F); D Incompatible Batteries The D300 can not be hot immediately after use . D The Battery and Charger Read and follow ...
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... qw 2 Attach the lens. If the lens is removed. 1 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. s After confirming that the camera is off, remove the rear lens cap from entering the camera when the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/ A (...autofocus with the mounting mark on the camera body, position Mounting index the lens in the camera's bayonet mount. Attach a Lens Care should be taken to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until ...
... qw 2 Attach the lens. If the lens is removed. 1 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. s After confirming that the camera is off, remove the rear lens cap from entering the camera when the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/ A (...autofocus with the mounting mark on the camera body, position Mounting index the lens in the camera's bayonet mount. Attach a Lens Care should be taken to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until ...
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3 Remove the lens cap. q w q s ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is used in this manual for details. After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. Mounting index Focal length scale Focal length index Focus mode switch (pg. 34) Lens cap CPU contacts (pg. ...the lens clockwise. A Lens An AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens is off when removing or exchanging lenses. See the lens manual for illustrative purposes. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (pg. 352), lock aperture...
3 Remove the lens cap. q w q s ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is used in this manual for details. After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. Mounting index Focal length scale Focal length index Focus mode switch (pg. 34) Lens cap CPU contacts (pg. ...the lens clockwise. A Lens An AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens is off when removing or exchanging lenses. See the lens manual for illustrative purposes. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (pg. 352), lock aperture...
D300 User's Manual
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Controlling How the Camera Focuses This section describes the options that control how your camera focuses. N Focus Mode pg. 62 AF-Area Mode pg. 64 Focus Point Selection pg. 66 Focus Lock pg. 68 Manual Focus pg. 71 61 NFocus -
Controlling How the Camera Focuses This section describes the options that control how your camera focuses. N Focus Mode pg. 62 AF-Area Mode pg. 64 Focus Point Selection pg. 66 Focus Lock pg. 68 Manual Focus pg. 71 61 NFocus -
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... viewfinder, and remains locked while shutter-release button is displayed (focus priority). At default settings, shutter can be M Manual (pg. 71) adjusted manually using autofocus. 62 At default settings, shutter can only be released when in focus. Choose single-servo AF for landscapes... in focus (release priority). pg. 72), but photographs can be a better choice with erraticallymoving subjects. Camera does not focus automatically; focus must be adjusted manually using the focusing ring on the front of lens is f/5.6 or faster, viewfinder focus indicator can be ...
... viewfinder, and remains locked while shutter-release button is displayed (focus priority). At default settings, shutter can be M Manual (pg. 71) adjusted manually using autofocus. 62 At default settings, shutter can only be released when in focus. Choose single-servo AF for landscapes... in focus (release priority). pg. 72), but photographs can be a better choice with erraticallymoving subjects. Camera does not focus automatically; focus must be adjusted manually using the focusing ring on the front of lens is f/5.6 or faster, viewfinder focus indicator can be ...
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...H distinguish human subjects from 9, 21, and 51 using 3D-tracking. • In single-servo AF, user selects focus point manually; if subject briefly leaves selected focus point, camera will stay in selected focus point. • In continuous-servo AF (pg 62), user selects focus point... manually; If [51 points (3D-tracking)] is selected for about one second after camera focuses. camera focuses on information from surrounding I Dynamicarea AF points. In single-servo AF, active focus points...
...H distinguish human subjects from 9, 21, and 51 using 3D-tracking. • In single-servo AF, user selects focus point manually; if subject briefly leaves selected focus point, camera will stay in selected focus point. • In continuous-servo AF (pg 62), user selects focus point... manually; If [51 points (3D-tracking)] is selected for about one second after camera focuses. camera focuses on information from surrounding I Dynamicarea AF points. In single-servo AF, active focus points...
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... before refocusing when an object moves in the viewfinder. For information on ], pg. 270). 65 A Manual Focus Single-point AF is automatically selected when manual focus is displayed in front of the camera, see Custom Setting a3 ([Dynamic AF area], pg. 269). AF-area mode AF-area mode indicator Control panel K Single-point...
... before refocusing when an object moves in the viewfinder. For information on ], pg. 270). 65 A Manual Focus Single-point AF is automatically selected when manual focus is displayed in front of the camera, see Custom Setting a3 ([Dynamic AF area], pg. 269). AF-area mode AF-area mode indicator Control panel K Single-point...