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See page 11 for help on -board help feature for details. Find the solution here. 0 179-182 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 ➜ Find items... to Find It Find what you're looking for from the "question and answer" index. Help Use the camera's on menu items and other topics. Find it from : i The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed in "For Your Safety" (0 xi-xvi). Where to do but don't ...
See page 11 for help on -board help feature for details. Find the solution here. 0 179-182 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 ➜ Find items... to Find It Find what you're looking for from the "question and answer" index. Help Use the camera's on menu items and other topics. Find it from : i The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed in "For Your Safety" (0 xi-xvi). Where to do but don't ...
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... 35 The Guide 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...
... 35 The Guide 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...
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... the input and output jacks, use or when the product has been used on audio CD equipment. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Playing CD-ROMs on or near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in ...the plug should not be hot immediately after use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should be removed with a dry cloth. To avoid damage to the product, be sure...
... the input and output jacks, use or when the product has been used on audio CD equipment. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Playing CD-ROMs on or near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in ...the plug should not be hot immediately after use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should be removed with a dry cloth. To avoid damage to the product, be sure...
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... data storage device or transferring ownership to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. The use with this Nikon digital camera are designed to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in Europe This symbol indicates... files can sometimes be taken to be collected separately. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for preset manual white balance (0 83). The following apply only to also ...
... data storage device or transferring ownership to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. The use with this Nikon digital camera are designed to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in Europe This symbol indicates... files can sometimes be taken to be collected separately. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for preset manual white balance (0 83). The following apply only to also ...
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... this manual. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be ...purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. A This icon marks notes; XIntroduction Overview Thank you need, the following symbols and conventions are used professionally. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your camera, please be...
... this manual. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be ...purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. A This icon marks notes; XIntroduction Overview Thank you need, the following symbols and conventions are used professionally. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your camera, please be...
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... a few moments to a printer ..107 2 The Camera Body X 1 2 3 4 5 11 20 21 12 6 7 13 8 22 9 10 14 23 15 24 16 17 18 19 1 Mode dial ...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...23 Reset switch 179 24 USB connector Connecting to a computer 106 Connecting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as ...
... a few moments to a printer ..107 2 The Camera Body X 1 2 3 4 5 11 20 21 12 6 7 13 8 22 9 10 14 23 15 24 16 17 18 19 1 Mode dial ...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...23 Reset switch 179 24 USB connector Connecting to a computer 106 Connecting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as ...
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...a choice of the following modes: X ❚❚ GUIDE Mode g (0 35): Take and view pictures and adjust settings with the help of digital cameras. k Portrait (0 30): Shoot portraits with "point-andshoot" simplicity. j Auto (flash off) (0 25): As above, except that the flash...is poor. ❚❚ Scene Modes Selecting a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to your creative intent. speeds to freeze action, M-Manual (0 71): Match slow shutter speeds to shutter speed and aperture suggest motion by blurring to suit the selected scene. Recommended for first...
...a choice of the following modes: X ❚❚ GUIDE Mode g (0 35): Take and view pictures and adjust settings with the help of digital cameras. k Portrait (0 30): Shoot portraits with "point-andshoot" simplicity. j Auto (flash off) (0 25): As above, except that the flash...is poor. ❚❚ Scene Modes Selecting a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to your creative intent. speeds to freeze action, M-Manual (0 71): Match slow shutter speeds to shutter speed and aperture suggest motion by blurring to suit the selected scene. Recommended for first...
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... orientation R button Camera rotated 90° to shoot in the monitor when the R button is displayed in tall (portrait) orientation 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 1 29 ... 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
... orientation R button Camera rotated 90° to shoot in the monitor when the R button is displayed in tall (portrait) orientation 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 1 29 ... 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
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... Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xi-xii and 174-175 of this manual. Wait for best results, charge the battery 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. Power switch 2 Open the...
... Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xi-xii and 174-175 of this manual. Wait for best results, charge the battery 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. Power switch 2 Open the...
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... index on the lens aligned with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for autofocus with manual priority). Autofocus is removed. Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is not available with other AF lenses. 16...Focal length scale Mounting index X Lens cap CPU contacts (0 158) Rear lens cap Focus ring (0 48, 191) Zoom ring 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. A-M mode switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 17) 3 Attach the lens. if the lens has an ...
... index on the lens aligned with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for autofocus with manual priority). Autofocus is removed. Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is not available with other AF lenses. 16...Focal length scale Mounting index X Lens cap CPU contacts (0 158) Rear lens cap Focus ring (0 48, 191) Zoom ring 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. A-M mode switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 17) 3 Attach the lens. if the lens has an ...
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... (w). If power to vertical shake), making it on the image in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of camera shake on if the tripod head is active, the image in both autofocus and manual modes. effects vary with an aperture ring (0 158), lock aperture at a focal length of CPU lenses equipped... VR switch to be slowed by approximately 3 EV at the minimum setting (highest f-number). D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of 55mm (Nikon measurements; When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to ON. This is off when removing or exchanging lenses.
... (w). If power to vertical shake), making it on the image in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of camera shake on if the tripod head is active, the image in both autofocus and manual modes. effects vary with an aperture ring (0 158), lock aperture at a focal length of CPU lenses equipped... VR switch to be slowed by approximately 3 EV at the minimum setting (highest f-number). D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of 55mm (Nikon measurements; When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to ON. This is off when removing or exchanging lenses.
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... is moving subjects. Example: Subject is pressed halfway. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 48). Example: a building is unable to focus under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is in a skyscraper. Example: Subject is dominated by regular...42 There is pressed halfway. 3 Choose a focus mode. A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases, focus manually (0 48) or use focus lock (0 46) to be released before the in modes P, S, A, and M. In these conditions, or the...
... is moving subjects. Example: Subject is pressed halfway. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 48). Example: a building is unable to focus under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is in a skyscraper. Example: Subject is dominated by regular...42 There is pressed halfway. 3 Choose a focus mode. A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases, focus manually (0 48) or use focus lock (0 46) to be released before the in modes P, S, A, and M. In these conditions, or the...
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... subject while shutter-release button is selected for focus mode. In AF-S focus mode, user selects focus point manually (0 46); If subject moves after camera has focused, camera uses 3D- f 3D-tracking (11 points) tracking to select new focus point and keep focus locked on ...is not available when AF-S is pressed halfway. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point manually (0 46), d Dynamic area but camera will focus based on subject in the camera. 3 Choose an AF-area mode. Option Description c Single point User selects focus point using multi selector (0 ...
... subject while shutter-release button is selected for focus mode. In AF-S focus mode, user selects focus point manually (0 46); If subject moves after camera has focused, camera uses 3D- f 3D-tracking (11 points) tracking to select new focus point and keep focus locked on ...is not available when AF-S is pressed halfway. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point manually (0 46), d Dynamic area but camera will focus based on subject in the camera. 3 Choose an AF-area mode. Option Description c Single point User selects focus point using multi selector (0 ...
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Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame. 1 Choose an AF-area mode other than e Auto-area ... from 11 focus points, making it possible to compose photographs with AF-area modes other than e Auto-area (0 44). 2 Select the focus point. If the camera is most effective when an option other than e Auto-area, you can also focus on a subject that the in-focus indicator (I) appears in the selected...
Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame. 1 Choose an AF-area mode other than e Auto-area ... from 11 focus points, making it possible to compose photographs with AF-area modes other than e Auto-area (0 44). 2 Select the focus point. If the camera is most effective when an option other than e Auto-area, you can also focus on a subject that the in-focus indicator (I) appears in the selected...
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... with the lens. 48 A M/A If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override, MF priority), manual focus can then be selected by setting the lens focus-mode switch to M. Focus can also be adjusted manually, regardless of AF-S lenses (including the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G...not produce the desired results (0 42). 1 Set the lens focus-mode switch. If the lens is in this manual for illustrative purposes; 0 191) can select manual focus simply by setting the camera focus mode to M. z A AF-S Lenses Users of the mode selected with an A-M or M/A-M switch, slide...
... with the lens. 48 A M/A If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override, MF priority), manual focus can then be selected by setting the lens focus-mode switch to M. Focus can also be adjusted manually, regardless of AF-S lenses (including the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G...not produce the desired results (0 42). 1 Set the lens focus-mode switch. If the lens is in this manual for illustrative purposes; 0 191) can select manual focus simply by setting the camera focus mode to M. z A AF-S Lenses Users of the mode selected with an A-M or M/A-M switch, slide...
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... page 42, the in-focus indicator may sometimes be used to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in front of the 11 focus points). The distance between your subject and the camera, measure from any of or behind the subject (0 132). 49 ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder If...button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is not in focus; Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body. A Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46.5 mm (1.83 in the viewfinder...
... page 42, the in-focus indicator may sometimes be used to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in front of the 11 focus points). The distance between your subject and the camera, measure from any of or behind the subject (0 132). 49 ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder If...button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is not in focus; Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body. A Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46.5 mm (1.83 in the viewfinder...
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t M Manual (0 71) User controls both foreground and background into focus. A Shutter ...(1 s) Small aperture (f/22) Large aperture (f/5.6) (Remember, the higher the f-number, the smaller the aperture.) 67 camera selects shutter speed for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to blur background or bring out ...shutter speeds and small apertures blur moving objects and bring both shutter speed and aperture. Recommended for best results. camera selects aperture for long time-exposures. Set shutter speed to freeze or blur motion. Type G lenses are not ...
t M Manual (0 71) User controls both foreground and background into focus. A Shutter ...(1 s) Small aperture (f/22) Large aperture (f/5.6) (Remember, the higher the f-number, the smaller the aperture.) 67 camera selects shutter speed for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to blur background or bring out ...shutter speeds and small apertures blur moving objects and bring both shutter speed and aperture. Recommended for best results. camera selects aperture for long time-exposures. Set shutter speed to freeze or blur motion. Type G lenses are not ...
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... White balance in the final photograph. 2 Display white balance options. The menu shown at right will be displayed before the camera enters preset measurement mode. 83 To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Measure and press 2. The message shown...under the lighting that will be used in final photo and white balance measured by camera (see below). G button 3 Select Preset manual. Highlight Preset manual and press 2. 4 Select Measure. Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting...
... White balance in the final photograph. 2 Display white balance options. The menu shown at right will be displayed before the camera enters preset measurement mode. 83 To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Measure and press 2. The message shown...under the lighting that will be used in final photo and white balance measured by camera (see below). G button 3 Select Preset manual. Highlight Preset manual and press 2. 4 Select Measure. Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting...
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... provide a rough idea of tones to the right, while decreasing exposure compensation shifts the distribution to show only the data for Display mode (0 118). I KON D3000 1/ 12 9 6 Histogram (red channel) 7 Histogram (green channel) 8 Histogram (blue channel) 9 Frame number/total number of images * Displayed only if RGB histogram is dark, tone ... makes it difficult to the right. ❚❚ RGB Histogram* 1 Protect status 100 2 Retouch indicator 141 3 White balance 80 White balance fine-tuning 82 5 Preset manual 83 6 4 Camera name 5 Histogram (RGB channel).
... provide a rough idea of tones to the right, while decreasing exposure compensation shifts the distribution to show only the data for Display mode (0 118). I KON D3000 1/ 12 9 6 Histogram (red channel) 7 Histogram (green channel) 8 Histogram (blue channel) 9 Frame number/total number of images * Displayed only if RGB histogram is dark, tone ... makes it difficult to the right. ❚❚ RGB Histogram* 1 Protect status 100 2 Retouch indicator 141 3 White balance 80 White balance fine-tuning 82 5 Preset manual 83 6 4 Camera name 5 Histogram (RGB channel).
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... 4 ACT. SP RI NG HAS COME. 3636 3 Noise reduction 122 4 Active D-Lighting 2 64 5 Retouch history 140 6 Image comment 128 7 Camera name N I KON D3000 7 8 Frame number/total number of images 1 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode (0 118). 2 AUTO is selected for Display mode ... status 100 2 Retouch indicator 141 3 NOI SE REDUC. : H I I KON D3000 1/12 12 13 1 Protect status 100 2 Retouch indicator 141 3 White balance 80 White balance fine-tuning 82 Preset manual 83 4 Color space 121 5 Picture Control 87 6 Quick adjust 2 89 Original Picture...
... 4 ACT. SP RI NG HAS COME. 3636 3 Noise reduction 122 4 Active D-Lighting 2 64 5 Retouch history 140 6 Image comment 128 7 Camera name N I KON D3000 7 8 Frame number/total number of images 1 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode (0 118). 2 AUTO is selected for Display mode ... status 100 2 Retouch indicator 141 3 NOI SE REDUC. : H I I KON D3000 1/12 12 13 1 Protect status 100 2 Retouch indicator 141 3 White balance 80 White balance fine-tuning 82 Preset manual 83 4 Color space 121 5 Picture Control 87 6 Quick adjust 2 89 Original Picture...