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... is displayed in "For Your Safety" (pg. i The Index Search by function or menu name. ➜ pp. i Troubleshooting ➜ pp. 383-390 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find the solution here. x-xvii i The Quick Start Guide ➜ pp. 21-22 A brief guide for those who want to do but don...'t know the function name? 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. Find it from the "question and ...
... is displayed in "For Your Safety" (pg. i The Index Search by function or menu name. ➜ pp. i Troubleshooting ➜ pp. 383-390 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find the solution here. x-xvii i The Quick Start Guide ➜ pp. 21-22 A brief guide for those who want to do but don...'t know the function name? 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. Find it from the "question and ...
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...other trade names mentioned in the United States and other documentation provided with your Nikon product are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. information that should be read before use to prevent damage to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions... Technologies in this manual or the other countries. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to the camera. information that should be read before using the camera. A Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
...other trade names mentioned in the United States and other documentation provided with your Nikon product are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. information that should be read before use to prevent damage to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions... Technologies in this manual or the other countries. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to the camera. information that should be read before using the camera. A Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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...focus the viewfinder? filter See page 59 79 146 165 270 327 373 ❚❚ Camera Setup Question How do I keep the shutter speed and aperture displays from turning off? How...How do I take high-quality NEF (RAW) photos? 14-bit NEF (RAW) Can I use the monitor as a viewfinder? Live view Can I preserve details in shadows and highlights? Q&A Index Find what you're ...looking for using this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ New Features Question Key phrase How do I focus on...
...focus the viewfinder? filter See page 59 79 146 165 270 327 373 ❚❚ Camera Setup Question How do I keep the shutter speed and aperture displays from turning off? How...How do I take high-quality NEF (RAW) photos? 14-bit NEF (RAW) Can I use the monitor as a viewfinder? Live view Can I preserve details in shadows and highlights? Q&A Index Find what you're ...looking for using this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ New Features Question Key phrase How do I focus on...
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...these indicators mean ? information display What does this warning mean ? Question How do I change time zones when I use on a menu? How do I set the clock for use the menus? Key phrase World time LCD brightness Two-button reset Reset shooting menu Reset custom settings Self-timer delay ...182 257 266 280 281 310 315 325 ❚❚ Menus and Displays Question Key phrase How do I get more information on a different D300 camera? Error messages and displays How much charge does the battery have left? How do I set the clock? Help How do I change the self...
...these indicators mean ? information display What does this warning mean ? Question How do I change time zones when I use on a menu? How do I set the clock for use the menus? Key phrase World time LCD brightness Two-button reset Reset shooting menu Reset custom settings Self-timer delay ...182 257 266 280 281 310 315 325 ❚❚ Menus and Displays Question Key phrase How do I get more information on a different D300 camera? Error messages and displays How much charge does the battery have left? How do I set the clock? Help How do I change the self...
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...used at shutter speeds faster than 1/250 s? Flash sync speed 288 ❚❚ Viewing Photographs Question Can I adjust white balance? Exposure and flash bracketing 117, 297 Can I create multiple copies of my photos blink? bracketing 121, 297 How do I view my photographs on the camera?... Exposure mode h manually? (manual) 109 Can I make a time exposure? Flash photography, 171 How can I reduce blur? Key phrase Camera playback See page 204 Photo info Photo info, highlights 206 208, 250 vii Exposure compensation 114 How do parts of a photo White balance...
...used at shutter speeds faster than 1/250 s? Flash sync speed 288 ❚❚ Viewing Photographs Question Can I adjust white balance? Exposure and flash bracketing 117, 297 Can I create multiple copies of my photos blink? bracketing 121, 297 How do I view my photographs on the camera?... Exposure mode h manually? (manual) 109 Can I make a time exposure? Flash photography, 171 How can I reduce blur? Key phrase Camera playback See page 204 Photo info Photo info, highlights 206 208, 250 vii Exposure compensation 114 How do parts of a photo White balance...
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...slide show See page 222 248 220 221 249 250 250 251 252 ❚❚ Retouching Photographs Question Key phrase How do I tell where the camera focused? Trim Can I create a monochrome copy of red eye? Slide show ") option? Color balance Can I overlay two photos to create JPEG ...336 337 338 338 339 viii Playback zoom Can I hide selected photos? Protect Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? Filter effects Can I use the camera to make sure they are taken? Display mode: focus point Can I get rid of an unwanted photo? Hide image How do I bring ...
...slide show See page 222 248 220 221 249 250 250 251 252 ❚❚ Retouching Photographs Question Key phrase How do I tell where the camera focused? Trim Can I create a monochrome copy of red eye? Slide show ") option? Color balance Can I overlay two photos to create JPEG ...336 337 338 338 339 viii Playback zoom Can I hide selected photos? Protect Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? Filter effects Can I use the camera to make sure they are taken? Display mode: focus point Can I get rid of an unwanted photo? Hide image How do I bring ...
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...(DPOF) See page 242 244 224 230 231 234 240 ❚❚ Optional Accessories Question What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use ? ❚❚ Viewing or Printing Photographs on Other Devices Question Key phrase Can I view my photos on my photographs? Printing photographs Can...357 350 365 371 368 ix What lenses can I use ? Television playback Can I copy photos to a computer How do I view my photos in High Definition? What software is available for my camera? HDMI How do I use? What AC adapters, remote cords, and viewfinder accessories are...
...(DPOF) See page 242 244 224 230 231 234 240 ❚❚ Optional Accessories Question What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use ? ❚❚ Viewing or Printing Photographs on Other Devices Question Key phrase Can I view my photos on my photographs? Printing photographs Can...357 350 365 371 368 ix What lenses can I use ? Television playback Can I copy photos to a computer How do I view my photos in High Definition? What software is available for my camera? HDMI How do I use? What AC adapters, remote cords, and viewfinder accessories are...
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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 ...
... 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 ...
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... 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 170 Using the Built-in Flash 171 Flash Modes 174 Flash Compensation 176 FV Lock 178 xii
... 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 170 Using the Built-in Flash 171 Flash Modes 174 Flash Compensation 176 FV Lock 178 xii
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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 Information 206 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback 218 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ...
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 Information 206 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback 218 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ...
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... Preview Button 305 f6: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 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...
... Preview Button 305 f6: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 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...
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...care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally. xviii Should you notice smoke or an Sunlight focused into the camera unusual smell coming from failure to the equipment or AC adapter frame could cause a fire. (available separately), unplug the A Do not ... of the frame A Turn off immediately in this section are indicated by a qualified technician. Keep these safety instructions where all warnings before using this Nikon product. ❚❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of a fall or other strong light source through the viewfinder Viewing the sun ...
...care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally. xviii Should you notice smoke or an Sunlight focused into the camera unusual smell coming from failure to the equipment or AC adapter frame could cause a fire. (available separately), unplug the A Do not ... of the frame A Turn off immediately in this section are indicated by a qualified technician. Keep these safety instructions where all warnings before using this Nikon product. ❚❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of a fall or other strong light source through the viewfinder Viewing the sun ...
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... Replace the terminal cover when transporting 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 or child could result in strangulation. Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such ...as discoloration or deformation. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for an extended period. If you notice any changes in the battery, such as necklaces or hairpins. •...
... Replace the terminal cover when transporting 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 or child could result in strangulation. Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such ...as discoloration or deformation. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for an extended period. If you notice any changes in the battery, such as necklaces or hairpins. •...
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...result in fire or electric infants, when the flash should be played back on audio CD equipment. Do not place it under • Using the camera with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one meter (39 in heavy objects or expose it to the • Keep dry.... regulations. damage the product or cause overheating or fire. Failure to maintain • Dust on an audio CD player could cause a Nikon-authorized service temporary visual impairment. Should the insulation be removed with DC-to subject's eyes could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment...
...result in fire or electric infants, when the flash should be played back on audio CD equipment. Do not place it under • Using the camera with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one meter (39 in heavy objects or expose it to the • Keep dry.... regulations. damage the product or cause overheating or fire. Failure to maintain • Dust on an audio CD player could cause a Nikon-authorized service temporary visual impairment. Should the insulation be removed with DC-to subject's eyes could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment...
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...radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to D300 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the U.S.A. on a circuit different from the use of this product. • While every effort ...has been made to this device that are designed to Part 15 of the Nikon representative in ...
...radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to D300 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the U.S.A. on a circuit different from the use of this product. • While every effort ...has been made to this device that are designed to Part 15 of the Nikon representative in ...
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...responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B ...est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Notices for Customers in the malicious use of personal image data. Be...
...responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B ...est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Notices for Customers in the malicious use of personal image data. Be...
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...Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may void your Nikon warranty. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of ...8226; Items prohibited by national and international copyright laws. The use by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of the camera or result in a foreign country is prohibited. Do not use this Nikon digital camera are circulated in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking...
...Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may void your Nikon warranty. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of ...8226; Items prohibited by national and international copyright laws. The use by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of the camera or result in a foreign country is prohibited. Do not use this Nikon digital camera are circulated in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking...
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Overview pg. 2 Getting to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts. XIntroduction X This chapter covers information you will need to Know the Camera pg. 3 Camera Body pg. 3 The Control Panel pg. 8 The Viewfinder Display pg. 10 The Shooting Information Display pg. 12 The Command Dials pg. 14 Quick Start Guide pg. 21 1
Overview pg. 2 Getting to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts. XIntroduction X This chapter covers information you will need to Know the Camera pg. 3 Camera Body pg. 3 The Control Panel pg. 8 The Viewfinder Display pg. 10 The Shooting Information Display pg. 12 The Command Dials pg. 14 Quick Start Guide pg. 21 1
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D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your Nikon digital camera are particularly recommended if the camera is used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) X digital camera. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Please be included when the camera is inspected or serviced. 2 Any accessories regularly used professionally. Frequent inspection...
D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your Nikon digital camera are particularly recommended if the camera is used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) X digital camera. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Please be included when the camera is inspected or serviced. 2 Any accessories regularly used professionally. Frequent inspection...
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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 The Command Dials The main-