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...? Key phrase 0 The information display 6 The viewfinder 5 Number of exposures remaining 26 Battery level 25 Auto off ? How much charge does the battery have left? Can I keep the displays from turning off timers 130 Language 127 LCD ...brightness 125 Framing grid 132 Photo information 92-96 ii How do I display the menus in the viewfinder? How many more information about a photo? How do I take with this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera...
...? Key phrase 0 The information display 6 The viewfinder 5 Number of exposures remaining 26 Battery level 25 Auto off ? How much charge does the battery have left? Can I keep the displays from turning off timers 130 Language 127 LCD ...brightness 125 Framing grid 132 Photo information 92-96 ii How do I display the menus in the viewfinder? How many more information about a photo? How do I take with this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera...
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... ...2 The Mode Dial...4 The Viewfinder...5 The Information Display...6 The Command Dial ...8 The Power Switch...10 Camera Menus...11 Using Camera Menus ...12 First Steps ...14 Charge the Battery ...14 Insert the Battery ...15 Attach a Lens...16 Basic Setup...18 Insert a Memory Card...20 Format the Memory Card ...21 Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...23 Basic Photography...
... ...2 The Mode Dial...4 The Viewfinder...5 The Information Display...6 The Command Dial ...8 The Power Switch...10 Camera Menus...11 Using Camera Menus ...12 First Steps ...14 Charge the Battery ...14 Insert the Battery ...15 Attach a Lens...16 Basic Setup...18 Insert a Memory Card...20 Format the Memory Card ...21 Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...23 Basic Photography...
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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
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...in injury. A Avoid contact with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to observe this equipment. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in your eye accidentally. Continued operation could result in .) from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or... the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to avoid burns. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. xi A Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the...
...in injury. A Avoid contact with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to observe this equipment. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in your eye accidentally. Continued operation could result in .) from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or... the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to avoid burns. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. xi A Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the...
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...exposed, take the power cable to observe this product: • Use only batteries approved for use or when the product has been used on or near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to a Nikon-authorized service representative for use in this precaution could result in a cool, ... result in fire or electric shock. • Dust on battery power for the purpose to maintain compliance with metal objects such as discoloration or deformation. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Failure to observe this equipment. • Do not short...
...exposed, take the power cable to observe this product: • Use only batteries approved for use or when the product has been used on or near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to a Nikon-authorized service representative for use in this precaution could result in a cool, ... result in fire or electric shock. • Dust on battery power for the purpose to maintain compliance with metal objects such as discoloration or deformation. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Failure to observe this equipment. • Do not short...
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...devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with this Nikon digital camera are designed to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this product is designated for ...digital apparatus complies with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Be sure to be taken to users in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could damage the camera...
...devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with this Nikon digital camera are designed to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this product is designated for ...digital apparatus complies with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Be sure to be taken to users in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could damage the camera...
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The Camera Body (Continued) 2 1 9 10 11 3 12 13 X 4 14 5 15 6 16 17 7 18 8 1 Viewfinder eyepiece 23 2 DK-20 rubber eyecup 3 Monitor Viewing settings 6 Viewing pictures 32 Full-... access lamp 20, 29 16 O (delete) button Deleting pictures 33 Deleting pictures during playback 101 17 Power connector cover for optional power connector 168 18 Battery-chamber cover latch 15 19...
The Camera Body (Continued) 2 1 9 10 11 3 12 13 X 4 14 5 15 6 16 17 7 18 8 1 Viewfinder eyepiece 23 2 DK-20 rubber eyecup 3 Monitor Viewing settings 6 Viewing pictures 32 Full-... access lamp 20, 29 16 O (delete) button Deleting pictures 33 Deleting pictures during playback 101 17 Power connector cover for optional power connector 168 18 Battery-chamber cover latch 15 19...
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...selected for Viewfinder options > Viewfinder grid in the setup menu 132 2 Reference circle for centerweighted metering 74 3 Card warning indicator...... 183 4 Battery indicator 25 5 Focus points 46 6 Focus indicator 28, 49 7 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator 75 8 Shutter speed 69, 71 9 Aperture (f-number) .........indicator 78 17 Exposure compensation indicator 76 18 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 120 19 Warning indicator 183 D No Battery When the battery is exhausted or no battery is inserted, the display in the viewfinder will return to the characteristics of this type of the viewfinder ...
...selected for Viewfinder options > Viewfinder grid in the setup menu 132 2 Reference circle for centerweighted metering 74 3 Card warning indicator...... 183 4 Battery indicator 25 5 Focus points 46 6 Focus indicator 28, 49 7 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator 75 8 Shutter speed 69, 71 9 Aperture (f-number) .........indicator 78 17 Exposure compensation indicator 76 18 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 120 19 Warning indicator 183 D No Battery When the battery is exhausted or no battery is inserted, the display in the viewfinder will return to the characteristics of this type of the viewfinder ...
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... 17 Focus mode 41 18 Release mode 53 19 ISO sensitivity 62 20 White balance 80 21 Image size 52 22 Image quality 50 23 Battery indicator 25 24 "Beep" indicator 131 25 Picture Control 87 26 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 120 27 Manual flash indicator ....... 123 Flash compensation ...indicator for optional flash units ... 164 28 Date imprint indicator ....... 136 29 Eye-Fi connection indicator 139 6 X Camera in normal orientation R button Camera rotated 90° to shoot in the monitor when the R button is pressed.
... 17 Focus mode 41 18 Release mode 53 19 ISO sensitivity 62 20 White balance 80 21 Image size 52 22 Image quality 50 23 Battery indicator 25 24 "Beep" indicator 131 25 Picture Control 87 26 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 120 27 Manual flash indicator ....... 123 Flash compensation ...indicator for optional flash units ... 164 28 Date imprint indicator ....... 136 29 Eye-Fi connection indicator 139 6 X Camera in normal orientation R button Camera rotated 90° to shoot in the monitor when the R button is pressed.
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... CHARGE lamp will blink while the battery charges. To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in . Remove the battery and unplug the charger. Insert the battery as shown in the illustration on the charger. First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is complete. Insert the AC adapter... plug into the battery charger and plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. 2 Remove the terminal cover. Remove the terminal cover from the battery. 3 Insert the battery. Terminal cover 7.27.V8E10LW-...
... CHARGE lamp will blink while the battery charges. To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in . Remove the battery and unplug the charger. Insert the battery as shown in the illustration on the charger. First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is complete. Insert the AC adapter... plug into the battery charger and plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. 2 Remove the terminal cover. Remove the terminal cover from the battery. 3 Insert the battery. Terminal cover 7.27.V8E10LW-...
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...;C (68°F). Unplug when not in use the battery at temperatures above 40°C (104°F). X w q 3 Insert the battery. Charge the battery indoors at right. 4 Close the battery-chamber cover. Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off before recharging. Battery capacity may be hot immediately after use. D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions...
...;C (68°F). Unplug when not in use the battery at temperatures above 40°C (104°F). X w q 3 Insert the battery. Charge the battery indoors at right. 4 Close the battery-chamber cover. Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off before recharging. Battery capacity may be hot immediately after use. D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions...
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...is powered by an optional EP-5 power connector and EH-5a AC adapter (0 168). Press J to set is displayed when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary. 19 If a message warning that the clock is not...accurate than most watches and household clocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is exhausted and the clock has been reset. The dialog shown at any time using the Language (0 127) and Time zone ...
...is powered by an optional EP-5 power connector and EH-5a AC adapter (0 168). Press J to set is displayed when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary. 19 If a message warning that the clock is not...accurate than most watches and household clocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is exhausted and the clock has been reset. The dialog shown at any time using the Language (0 127) and Time zone ...
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... lit. if the monitor does not turn the camera on . shutter release disabled. Power switch 2 Check the battery level. d d (blinks) Description Battery fully charged. Battery exhausted; Information display L K H H (blinks) Viewfinder - - Ready fully-charged spare battery or prepare to view the information display; Charge or exchange battery. 25 Low battery. sBasic Photography and Playback "Point-and-Shoot" Photography...
... lit. if the monitor does not turn the camera on . shutter release disabled. Power switch 2 Check the battery level. d d (blinks) Description Battery fully charged. Battery exhausted; Information display L K H H (blinks) Viewfinder - - Ready fully-charged spare battery or prepare to view the information display; Charge or exchange battery. 25 Low battery. sBasic Photography and Playback "Point-and-Shoot" Photography...
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...or off timers option in thousands, rounded down to reactivate the display (0 29). 8 s Exposure meters on Exposure meters off Exposure meters on the battery. Check the number of exposures remaining. No further pictures s can be adjusted using the Auto off (0 170). 26 If there is turned on... the memory card. When enough memory remains on the memory card to remove dust when the camera is not enough memory to store additional photographs at current settings, the number of photographs that can be taken until the memory card has...
...or off timers option in thousands, rounded down to reactivate the display (0 29). 8 s Exposure meters on Exposure meters off Exposure meters on the battery. Check the number of exposures remaining. No further pictures s can be adjusted using the Auto off (0 170). 26 If there is turned on... the memory card. When enough memory remains on the memory card to remove dust when the camera is not enough memory to store additional photographs at current settings, the number of photographs that can be taken until the memory card has...
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Access lamp s A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutterrelease button is not in use, return it to its closed position by pressing it gently downward till the latch clicks into place. To save battery power when the flash is pressed halfway. Do not...
Access lamp s A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutterrelease button is not in use, return it to its closed position by pressing it gently downward till the latch clicks into place. To save battery power when the flash is pressed halfway. Do not...
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...delete pictures. Number of exposures remaining (0 26) D Guide Mode Guide mode is reset to Easy operation > Auto when the mode dial is pressed, the camera will take pictures in the guide menu. A Displaying the Top Level of the Guide Menu Press the G button at any time to return to a ...variety of frequently-used and useful functions. Take pictures. Battery indicator (0 25) Shooting mode: A guide mode indicator appears on when no other option is selected when the shutter-release button is rotated to g. ...
...delete pictures. Number of exposures remaining (0 26) D Guide Mode Guide mode is reset to Easy operation > Auto when the mode dial is pressed, the camera will take pictures in the guide menu. A Displaying the Top Level of the Guide Menu Press the G button at any time to return to a ...variety of frequently-used and useful functions. Take pictures. Battery indicator (0 25) Shooting mode: A guide mode indicator appears on when no other option is selected when the shutter-release button is rotated to g. ...
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... photographs can also be taken in the shooting menu (0 119). Depending on the number of images that frame rate will light. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter release will not turn the flash off until the access lamp has gone out.... A Buffer Size The approximate number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst, see page 134. A Auto Image Rotation The camera orientation recorded for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to all images in the buffer have been recorded. Do not...
... photographs can also be taken in the shooting menu (0 119). Depending on the number of images that frame rate will light. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter release will not turn the flash off until the access lamp has gone out.... A Buffer Size The approximate number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst, see page 134. A Auto Image Rotation The camera orientation recorded for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to all images in the buffer have been recorded. Do not...
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... modes, press the M button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to the shutter-release button on changing the duration of time the camera will light for about one second before the shutter is released to reduce red-eye. In auto or scene modes in the viewfinder (0 58). The... camera will be displayed in which lights for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery insulator sheet. E button A See Also For information on the ML-L3 once the flash has charged. D Before...
... modes, press the M button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to the shutter-release button on changing the duration of time the camera will light for about one second before the shutter is released to reduce red-eye. In auto or scene modes in the viewfinder (0 58). The... camera will be displayed in which lights for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery insulator sheet. E button A See Also For information on the ML-L3 once the flash has charged. D Before...
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before the exposure is pressed a second time. 1 Ready the camera. To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged EN-EL9a t battery or an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5 power connector. Optional ML-L3 wireless remote control required (0 167). Shutter opens ... reduction option in the shooting menu (0 122). 2 Rotate the mode dial to prevent blur. Mode dial 3 Choose a shutter speed. Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on remote control is pressed and remains open while shutter-release button is recommended to M. Rotate the command dial until...
before the exposure is pressed a second time. 1 Ready the camera. To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged EN-EL9a t battery or an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5 power connector. Optional ML-L3 wireless remote control required (0 167). Shutter opens ... reduction option in the shooting menu (0 122). 2 Rotate the mode dial to prevent blur. Mode dial 3 Choose a shutter speed. Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on remote control is pressed and remains open while shutter-release button is recommended to M. Rotate the command dial until...
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... when connecting or disconnecting interface cables. To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera EN-EL9a battery is used to copy photographs from the camera to the computer, where they are transferred, while ViewNX can also be used to back up photographs and embed ...information in doubt, charge the battery before use or use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. If in photographs as they can be viewed using ViewNX (Nikon...
... when connecting or disconnecting interface cables. To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera EN-EL9a battery is used to copy photographs from the camera to the computer, where they are transferred, while ViewNX can also be used to back up photographs and embed ...information in doubt, charge the battery before use or use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. If in photographs as they can be viewed using ViewNX (Nikon...