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How do I use ? What other accessories are available for my camera? What software is available for my camera? Is there a quick way to for a menu or message? What lenses can I get help for servicing and repairs? Key phrase 0 Using ... use the menus? How 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 Cleaning 169 Servicing 169 v How do I restore default settings? ❚❚ Menus and Settings Question How do I reset file numbering to 1? How...
How do I use ? What other accessories are available for my camera? What software is available for my camera? Is there a quick way to for a menu or message? What lenses can I get help for servicing and repairs? Key phrase 0 Using ... use the menus? How 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 Cleaning 169 Servicing 169 v How do I restore default settings? ❚❚ Menus and Settings Question How do I reset file numbering to 1? How...
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Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 162 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 162 Other Accessories...166 Approved Memory Cards 167 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 168 Caring for the Camera...169 Storage ...169 Cleaning ...169 The Low-Pass Filter ...170 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 174 Available Settings...176 Memory Card Capacity ...177 Exposure Program...178 Troubleshooting ...179 Display ...179 Shooting (All Modes)...180 Shooting (P, S, A, M) ...181 Playback ...182 Miscellaneous ...182 Error Messages...183 Specifications...186 Battery Life ...193 Index...194 x
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 162 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 162 Other Accessories...166 Approved Memory Cards 167 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 168 Caring for the Camera...169 Storage ...169 Cleaning ...169 The Low-Pass Filter ...170 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 174 Available Settings...176 Memory Card Capacity ...177 Exposure Program...178 Troubleshooting ...179 Display ...179 Shooting (All Modes)...180 Shooting (P, S, A, M) ...181 Playback ...182 Miscellaneous ...182 Error Messages...183 Specifications...186 Battery Life ...193 Index...194 x
D3000 User's Manual
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..., potentially resulting in charge of waste management. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in Europe This symbol indicates that this Nikon digital camera are designated for separate collection at an appropriate...
..., potentially resulting in charge of waste management. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in Europe This symbol indicates that this Nikon digital camera are designated for separate collection at an appropriate...
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information that should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced. 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. Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. XIntroduction Overview Thank you need, the following symbols and...
information that should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced. 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. Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. XIntroduction Overview Thank you need, the following symbols and...
D3000 User's Manual
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...-1A body cap 10 CPU contacts 11 Built-in flash 58 12 M (flash mode) button ......... 58 Y (flash compensation) button 79 13 Eyelet for camera strap 14 Connector cover 15 E (self-timer) button 57 Fn (function) button ...........134 16 Mounting index 16 17 Lens release button 17 18 Mirror 172... 19 Lens mount 49 20 BS-1 accessory shoe cover 162 21 Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit 162 22 VIDEO-OUT connector........116 23 Reset switch 179 24 USB connector Connecting to a computer 106...
...-1A body cap 10 CPU contacts 11 Built-in flash 58 12 M (flash mode) button ......... 58 Y (flash compensation) button 79 13 Eyelet for camera strap 14 Connector cover 15 E (self-timer) button 57 Fn (function) button ...........134 16 Mounting index 16 17 Lens release button 17 18 Mirror 172... 19 Lens mount 49 20 BS-1 accessory shoe cover 162 21 Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit 162 22 VIDEO-OUT connector........116 23 Reset switch 179 24 USB connector Connecting to a computer 106...
D3000 User's Manual
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...VR) supported with VR lenses. 2 Spot metering meters selected focus point (0 74). 3 Can not be used with shifting or tilting. 4 The camera's exposure metering and flash control systems may be used . 5 AF-S or AF-I . A Identifying AF-S and AF-I Lenses AF-S lenses have...When AF 80-200mm f/2.8, AF 35-70mm f/2.8, AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 (New), or AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 lenses are listed below: Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory MF (with AF-I lens required. 6 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. Focus manually until image in viewfinder is used...
...VR) supported with VR lenses. 2 Spot metering meters selected focus point (0 74). 3 Can not be used with shifting or tilting. 4 The camera's exposure metering and flash control systems may be used . 5 AF-S or AF-I . A Identifying AF-S and AF-I Lenses AF-S lenses have...When AF 80-200mm f/2.8, AF 35-70mm f/2.8, AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 (New), or AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 lenses are listed below: Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory MF (with AF-I lens required. 6 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. Focus manually until image in viewfinder is used...
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...a CPU lens can not be used ; Some non-CPU lenses can be used with electronic Auto and scene Lens/accessory AF rangefinder) MF modes; Camera setting Focus Mode Metering MF (with shifting or tilting. 5 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 2 ...in horizontal orientation once attached). P, S, A M L, M, N AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses - ✔1 ✔ - ✔2 - Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU lenses may only be used with the D3000: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the...
...a CPU lens can not be used ; Some non-CPU lenses can be used with electronic Auto and scene Lens/accessory AF rangefinder) MF modes; Camera setting Focus Mode Metering MF (with shifting or tilting. 5 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 2 ...in horizontal orientation once attached). P, S, A M L, M, N AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses - ✔1 ✔ - ✔2 - Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU lenses may only be used with the D3000: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the...
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...Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with a locking pin, such as described below. The accessory shoe is mounted on the accessory shoe. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the camera accessory shoe as the SB-900, ...SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400. 1 Remove the accessory shoe cover. 2 Mount the flash unit on the camera accessory shoe, flash accessories can be connected via a sync cable. Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in flash...
...Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with a locking pin, such as described below. The accessory shoe is mounted on the accessory shoe. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the camera accessory shoe as the SB-900, ...SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400. 1 Remove the accessory shoe cover. 2 Mount the flash unit on the camera accessory shoe, flash accessories can be connected via a sync cable. Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in flash...
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...-5a: These accessories can be used with linear polarizing filters. see page 168 for details. Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D3000. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (0 14-15): Additional EN-EL9a batteries are available from directly above when the camera is horizontal). Use Nikon filters;
...-5a: These accessories can be used with linear polarizing filters. see page 168 for details. Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D3000. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (0 14-15): Additional EN-EL9a batteries are available from directly above when the camera is horizontal). Use Nikon filters;
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... damaged. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. Remove dust and lint with a blower. Any accessories regularly used professionally. When removing fingerprints and other volatile chemicals. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as lenses...
... damaged. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. Remove dust and lint with a blower. Any accessories regularly used professionally. When removing fingerprints and other volatile chemicals. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as lenses...
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...(AF-S); fill-flash and red- eye reduction available with optional flash units • o: Auto slow sync, auto slow sync with fine tuning. 188 blinks for digital SLR using 420-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash i, k, p, n, o: Auto flash with auto pop-up P, S, A, M: Manual pop-up with...800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-50DX is fired at full output Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with red-eye reduction, off ; continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF...
...(AF-S); fill-flash and red- eye reduction available with optional flash units • o: Auto slow sync, auto slow sync with fine tuning. 188 blinks for digital SLR using 420-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash i, k, p, n, o: Auto flash with auto pop-up P, S, A, M: Manual pop-up with...800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-50DX is fired at full output Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with red-eye reduction, off ; continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF...
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... metering II......... 74 3D-tracking 45 3D-tracking (11 points) (AF-area mode 45 420-pixel RGB sensor 74 A AC adapter 166, 168 Accessories 166 Active D-Lighting 64, 134 Active folder 138 n Adobe RGB 121 AE lock 135 AE-L 75, 135 AE-L/AF-L 135 AE-L/AF-L button... 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...
... metering II......... 74 3D-tracking 45 3D-tracking (11 points) (AF-area mode 45 420-pixel RGB sensor 74 A AC adapter 166, 168 Accessories 166 Active D-Lighting 64, 134 Active folder 138 n Adobe RGB 121 AE lock 135 AE-L 75, 135 AE-L/AF-L 135 AE-L/AF-L button... 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...
Quick Start Guide
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...the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your Nikon digital camera can shoot, view, and delete photographs and set up the camera using your left or right. To delete the current photograph: Press O twice. D3000 camera BF-1A body cap Taking Photographs EN-EL9a rechargeable... the lens kit option should confirm that the package also includes a lens. Attach the strap securely to the next dialog. BS-1 accessory shoe cover DK-20 rubber eyecup Set switches as shown below. Focus point M b Focus and shoot. 5.1 Press the shutter-release button halfway...
...the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your Nikon digital camera can shoot, view, and delete photographs and set up the camera using your left or right. To delete the current photograph: Press O twice. D3000 camera BF-1A body cap Taking Photographs EN-EL9a rechargeable... the lens kit option should confirm that the package also includes a lens. Attach the strap securely to the next dialog. BS-1 accessory shoe cover DK-20 rubber eyecup Set switches as shown below. Focus point M b Focus and shoot. 5.1 Press the shutter-release button halfway...