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... I quickly adjust settings for printing at large sizes? How can I keep the camera from firing? How do I preserve details in a focus point? What is not in shadows and highlights? How do I get more pictures on the mode dial? How do I turn off 58-60 AF-assist illuminator 122 Release mode 53-54 Self-timer Remote control 55-57 Exposure 67 Mode S (shutter-priority auto) 69 Mode A (aperturepriority auto) 70 Exposure compensation 76 Long time-exposures...
... I quickly adjust settings for printing at large sizes? How can I keep the camera from firing? How do I preserve details in a focus point? What is not in shadows and highlights? How do I get more pictures on the mode dial? How do I turn off 58-60 AF-assist illuminator 122 Release mode 53-54 Self-timer Remote control 55-57 Exposure 67 Mode S (shutter-priority auto) 69 Mode A (aperturepriority auto) 70 Exposure compensation 76 Long time-exposures...
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Key phrase 0 Using the menus 11-13 Help 11 Error messages 183 The information display 6, 7 The command dial 8-10 Menus 117-155 Reset shooting options 119 Reset setup options 125 Time zone and date 18, 127 File number sequence 133 Recent settings 155 ❚❚ Miscellaneous Question What do I adjust settings? Key phrase 0 The DK-5 eyepiece cap 55 Approved memory cards 167 Compatible lenses 157 Optional flash units 162 Accessories 166...
Key phrase 0 Using the menus 11-13 Help 11 Error messages 183 The information display 6, 7 The command dial 8-10 Menus 117-155 Reset shooting options 119 Reset setup options 125 Time zone and date 18, 127 File number sequence 133 Recent settings 155 ❚❚ Miscellaneous Question What do I adjust settings? Key phrase 0 The DK-5 eyepiece cap 55 Approved memory cards 167 Compatible lenses 157 Optional flash units 162 Accessories 166...
D3000 User's Manual
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...Menu...35 Shoot: Taking Pictures in Guide Mode 37 View/Delete: Viewing and Deleting Pictures in Guide Mode 39 Set up: Changing Camera Settings in Guide Mode 40 More on Photography (All Modes) 41 Focus ...41 Focus Mode...41 AF-Area Mode ...44 Focus Point Selection ...46 Focus Lock ...46 Manual Focus ...48 Image Quality and Size ...50 Image Quality ...50 Image Size...52 Release Mode ...53 Self-Timer and Remote Modes 55 Using the Built-in Flash...58 Flash Mode ...59 ISO Sensitivity...62 Active D-Lighting...64 P, S, A, and M Modes 67 Shutter Speed and Aperture 67 Mode P (Programmed Auto...
...Menu...35 Shoot: Taking Pictures in Guide Mode 37 View/Delete: Viewing and Deleting Pictures in Guide Mode 39 Set up: Changing Camera Settings in Guide Mode 40 More on Photography (All Modes) 41 Focus ...41 Focus Mode...41 AF-Area Mode ...44 Focus Point Selection ...46 Focus Lock ...46 Manual Focus ...48 Image Quality and Size ...50 Image Quality ...50 Image Size...52 Release Mode ...53 Self-Timer and Remote Modes 55 Using the Built-in Flash...58 Flash Mode ...59 ISO Sensitivity...62 Active D-Lighting...64 P, S, A, and M Modes 67 Shutter Speed and Aperture 67 Mode P (Programmed Auto...
D3000 User's Manual
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B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 124 Reset Setup Options...125 LCD Brightness ...125 Info Display Format ...125 Auto Info Display ...127 Video Mode ...127 Time Zone and Date...127 Language ...127 Image Comment...128 Auto Image Rotation...128 Dust off Ref Photo ...129 Auto off Timers...130 Self-Timer Delay...131 Remote on Duration...131 Beep ...131 Viewfinder Options...132 File Number Sequence 133 Buttons...134 No Memory Card? ...136 Date Imprint ...136 Active Folder ...138 Eye-Fi Upload...139 Firmware Version...139 N The Retouch Menu: Creating...
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 124 Reset Setup Options...125 LCD Brightness ...125 Info Display Format ...125 Auto Info Display ...127 Video Mode ...127 Time Zone and Date...127 Language ...127 Image Comment...128 Auto Image Rotation...128 Dust off Ref Photo ...129 Auto off Timers...130 Self-Timer Delay...131 Remote on Duration...131 Beep ...131 Viewfinder Options...132 File Number Sequence 133 Buttons...134 No Memory Card? ...136 Date Imprint ...136 Active Folder ...138 Eye-Fi Upload...139 Firmware Version...139 N The Retouch Menu: Creating...
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... engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. A This icon marks notes; D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Nikon recommends that the camera be included when the camera is inspected or serviced. Any accessories regularly used with your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and X keep...
... engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. A This icon marks notes; D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Nikon recommends that the camera be included when the camera is inspected or serviced. Any accessories regularly used with your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and X keep...
D3000 User's Manual
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... not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is off when removing or exchanging lenses. This does not indicate a malfunction. 17 To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). effects vary with an aperture ring (0 158), lock aperture at a focal length of CPU lenses equipped with the user and shooting conditions). If power to the lens is...
... not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is off when removing or exchanging lenses. This does not indicate a malfunction. 17 To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). effects vary with an aperture ring (0 158), lock aperture at a focal length of CPU lenses equipped with the user and shooting conditions). If power to the lens is...
D3000 User's Manual
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... select auto (flash off) mode. Charge or exchange battery. 25 d d (blinks) Description Battery fully charged. Remove the lens cap and turn on . Battery partially discharged. Battery exhausted; Power switch 2 Check the battery level. shutter release disabled. Low battery. To take photographs in i (auto) mode, an automatic "point-and-shoot" mode in which the flash will fire automatically if the subject is off while leaving the camera in control of settings are controlled by the camera in response to charge battery. Check the battery...
... select auto (flash off) mode. Charge or exchange battery. 25 d d (blinks) Description Battery fully charged. Remove the lens cap and turn on . Battery partially discharged. Battery exhausted; Power switch 2 Check the battery level. shutter release disabled. Low battery. To take photographs in i (auto) mode, an automatic "point-and-shoot" mode in which the flash will fire automatically if the subject is off while leaving the camera in control of settings are controlled by the camera in response to charge battery. Check the battery...
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... correct exposure in i mode, the built-in Flash If additional lighting is pressed halfway. If the flashready indicator is not displayed, the flash is complete. A Using the Flash For more information on using the flash, see page 58. 29 Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is charging; Access lamp s A The Shutter-Release Button The camera...
... correct exposure in i mode, the built-in Flash If additional lighting is pressed halfway. If the flashready indicator is not displayed, the flash is complete. A Using the Flash For more information on using the flash, see page 58. 29 Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is charging; Access lamp s A The Shutter-Release Button The camera...
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... frequently-used and useful functions. The top level of exposures remaining (0 26) D Guide Mode Guide mode is reset to Easy operation > Auto when the mode dial is rotated to g. Battery indicator (0 25) Shooting mode: A guide mode indicator appears on when no other option is selected when the shutter-release button is turned off. Number of the guide menu is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to another setting or the camera is pressed, the camera will take pictures in the guide menu. View and/or delete pictures...
... frequently-used and useful functions. The top level of exposures remaining (0 26) D Guide Mode Guide mode is reset to Easy operation > Auto when the mode dial is rotated to g. Battery indicator (0 25) Shooting mode: A guide mode indicator appears on when no other option is selected when the shutter-release button is turned off. Number of the guide menu is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to another setting or the camera is pressed, the camera will take pictures in the guide menu. View and/or delete pictures...
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... page 62 after selecting Start shooting. 37 Close-ups 7 Landscapes 1, 2 ! 5 No flash 8 Sleeping faces 6 Portraits 9 Distant subjects 1, 2 9 Moving subjects 1, 2 " Night portrait Advanced operation 3 # Soften backgrounds: Select aperture Freeze motion (people): Select a shutter speed $ Freeze motion (vehicles): Select a shutter speed Timers & remote control 8 Single frame I Continuous ' 10-second self-timer " Delayed remote # Quick-response remote 1 Built-in the top level of the guide menu and press J to take pictures using settings that suit the scene...
... page 62 after selecting Start shooting. 37 Close-ups 7 Landscapes 1, 2 ! 5 No flash 8 Sleeping faces 6 Portraits 9 Distant subjects 1, 2 9 Moving subjects 1, 2 " Night portrait Advanced operation 3 # Soften backgrounds: Select aperture Freeze motion (people): Select a shutter speed $ Freeze motion (vehicles): Select a shutter speed Timers & remote control 8 Single frame I Continuous ' 10-second self-timer " Delayed remote # Quick-response remote 1 Built-in the top level of the guide menu and press J to take pictures using settings that suit the scene...
D3000 User's Manual
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Changes to format memory cards or adjust camera settings. Image size Active D-Lighting Playback folder Print set (DPOF), Format memory card, Video mode, Time zone and date, Language, No memory card?, and Eye-Fi upload only apply in guide mode and are not reflected in the top level of the guide menu. 40 Press G to display guide menu Highlight Set up Press J to display the following options: Image quality ! Eye-Fi upload * * Only available when compatible Eye-Fi memory card is inserted. To select an option (Beep > Off in this example): Highlight a setting Press...
Changes to format memory cards or adjust camera settings. Image size Active D-Lighting Playback folder Print set (DPOF), Format memory card, Video mode, Time zone and date, Language, No memory card?, and Eye-Fi upload only apply in guide mode and are not reflected in the top level of the guide menu. 40 Press G to display guide menu Highlight Set up Press J to display the following options: Image quality ! Eye-Fi upload * * Only available when compatible Eye-Fi memory card is inserted. To select an option (Beep > Off in this example): Highlight a setting Press...
D3000 User's Manual
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... from Printer default (print using current printer settings), Print time stamp (print time and date of crop using Date imprint in the PictBridge menu when printing photographs containing date information recorded using multi selector and press J. Only options supported by current printer will appear twice. Choose position of recording on photo), or No time stamp, then press J to select and return to previous menu. D Date Imprint If you select Print time stamp in the setup menu (0 136), the date will be displayed. Only options supported...
... from Printer default (print using current printer settings), Print time stamp (print time and date of crop using Date imprint in the PictBridge menu when printing photographs containing date information recorded using multi selector and press J. Only options supported by current printer will appear twice. Choose position of recording on photo), or No time stamp, then press J to select and return to previous menu. D Date Imprint If you select Print time stamp in the setup menu (0 136), the date will be displayed. Only options supported...
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... for auto and scene modes and for camera menus and messages. The default setting is off . Video Mode G button ➜ B setup menu When connecting the camera to the information display during shooting. Language G button ➜ B setup menu Choose a language for P, S, A, and M modes. Choose On if you find yourself frequently referring to a television or VCR, be viewed by pressing the R button. The following options are displayed. Option Description Time zone Choose a time zone. if image review (0 118) is Off. Date format...
... for auto and scene modes and for camera menus and messages. The default setting is off . Video Mode G button ➜ B setup menu When connecting the camera to the information display during shooting. Language G button ➜ B setup menu Choose a language for P, S, A, and M modes. Choose On if you find yourself frequently referring to a television or VCR, be viewed by pressing the R button. The following options are displayed. Option Description Time zone Choose a time zone. if image review (0 118) is Off. Date format...
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... of focus: Adjust viewfinder focus or use optional eyepiece correction lenses (0 23, 166). If the problem persists, turn off without warning: Choose longer delays for Auto info display (0 127) and that disconnecting the power source or pressing the reset switch may stop functioning. Note that battery is pressed halfway. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function...
... of focus: Adjust viewfinder focus or use optional eyepiece correction lenses (0 23, 166). If the problem persists, turn off without warning: Choose longer delays for Auto info display (0 127) and that disconnecting the power source or pressing the reset switch may stop functioning. Note that battery is pressed halfway. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function...
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... not change settings for Playback folder. Create JPEG copy using supplied software or Capture NX 2 (0 105, 149). Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not displayed during playback: Select All for Display mode (0 92, 118). Can not delete picture: • Picture is protected: remove protection (0 100). • Memory card is not displayed on the low-pass filter. Picture is locked (0 22). Can not transfer photos to computer: OS not compatible with this camera (0 140). Image Dust...
... not change settings for Playback folder. Create JPEG copy using supplied software or Capture NX 2 (0 105, 149). Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not displayed during playback: Select All for Display mode (0 92, 118). Can not delete picture: • Picture is protected: remove protection (0 100). • Memory card is not displayed on the low-pass filter. Picture is locked (0 22). Can not transfer photos to computer: OS not compatible with this camera (0 140). Image Dust...
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selected Picture Control can be modified Media SD (Secure Digital) memory cards, SDHC-compliant File system DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame coverage Magnification Eyepoint Diopter adjustment Focusing screen Reflex mirror Lens aperture Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical Approx. 0.8 × (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1) 18 mm (-1.0 m-1) -1.7-+0.5 m-1 Type...
selected Picture Control can be modified Media SD (Secure Digital) memory cards, SDHC-compliant File system DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame coverage Magnification Eyepoint Diopter adjustment Focusing screen Reflex mirror Lens aperture Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical Approx. 0.8 × (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1) 18 mm (-1.0 m-1) -1.7-+0.5 m-1 Type...
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... ..........162 Cross screen (Filter effects) .......144 Cyanotype 143 D Date and time 18, 127 Date counter 136, 137 Date format 18, 127 Date imprint 136 Daylight saving time............18, 127 DCF version 2.0 121, 192 Delayed remote (Release mode).... 53, 55 Delete 33, 101 Delete all images 102 Delete current image...........33, 101 Delete selected images 102 Digital Print Order Format........107, 110, 114, 192 Diopter adjustment control ...... 23, 166 Direct sunlight (White balance) 80 Display mode 118 D-Lighting 142 DPOF...
... ..........162 Cross screen (Filter effects) .......144 Cyanotype 143 D Date and time 18, 127 Date counter 136, 137 Date format 18, 127 Date imprint 136 Daylight saving time............18, 127 DCF version 2.0 121, 192 Delayed remote (Release mode).... 53, 55 Delete 33, 101 Delete all images 102 Delete current image...........33, 101 Delete selected images 102 Digital Print Order Format........107, 110, 114, 192 Diopter adjustment control ...... 23, 166 Direct sunlight (White balance) 80 Display mode 118 D-Lighting 142 DPOF...
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... Neutral (Set Picture Control)...... 87 Nikon Transfer 105, 106 No memory card 136 Noise reduction 122 Non-CPU lens 159 Number of shots 193 O Optional flash 123 Overview data 96 P Page size (PictBridge) ........108, 112 Photo info 92, 118 PictBridge 107, 192 Picture angle 161 Picture Controls 87, 88 Playback 32, 91 Playback folder 117 Playback information........... 92, 118 Playback menu 117 Playback zoom 99 Portrait (Set Picture Control)...... 87 Preset manual (White balance) 80, 83 Press the shutter-release button all the...
... Neutral (Set Picture Control)...... 87 Nikon Transfer 105, 106 No memory card 136 Noise reduction 122 Non-CPU lens 159 Number of shots 193 O Optional flash 123 Overview data 96 P Page size (PictBridge) ........108, 112 Photo info 92, 118 PictBridge 107, 192 Picture angle 161 Picture Controls 87, 88 Playback 32, 91 Playback folder 117 Playback information........... 92, 118 Playback menu 117 Playback zoom 99 Portrait (Set Picture Control)...... 87 Preset manual (White balance) 80, 83 Press the shutter-release button all the...
Quick Start Guide
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.... Remove the lens cap. Memory cards are sold separately. An exhausted battery will be displayed. Be careful to select a time zone, choose a date format, turn daylight saving time on or off, and set the camera clock; for more information. Attach the strap securely to g, you can shoot, view, and delete photographs and set the camera clock. 2.1 Turn the camera on. x Charge the battery. Viewing and Deleting Photographs To view photographs: Press K. 2.2 Select a language and press J. GUIDE Mode When the mode...
.... Remove the lens cap. Memory cards are sold separately. An exhausted battery will be displayed. Be careful to select a time zone, choose a date format, turn daylight saving time on or off, and set the camera clock; for more information. Attach the strap securely to g, you can shoot, view, and delete photographs and set the camera clock. 2.1 Turn the camera on. x Charge the battery. Viewing and Deleting Photographs To view photographs: Press K. 2.2 Select a language and press J. GUIDE Mode When the mode...
Quick Start Guide
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... button is displayed in a CD-ROM drive. The Software Suite installer dialog is complete. q Standard Install: Install Nikon Transfer, ViewNX, and related software. Nikon provides additional software for download via a USB hub or keyboard. 3 Turn the camera on the desktop (Windows) or by direct USB connection). The time required for recommended downloads. Connect the supplied UC-E4 USB cable as shown. The computer may be displayed when installation is displayed in some areas.) t Install Guide: View online help , start Nikon Transfer. Select Nikon Transfer as making...
... button is displayed in a CD-ROM drive. The Software Suite installer dialog is complete. q Standard Install: Install Nikon Transfer, ViewNX, and related software. Nikon provides additional software for download via a USB hub or keyboard. 3 Turn the camera on the desktop (Windows) or by direct USB connection). The time required for recommended downloads. Connect the supplied UC-E4 USB cable as shown. The computer may be displayed when installation is displayed in some areas.) t Install Guide: View online help , start Nikon Transfer. Select Nikon Transfer as making...
