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...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 and Playback 25 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 25 Step 1: Turn the Camera On 25 Step 2: Select i or j...
...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 and Playback 25 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 25 Step 1: Turn the Camera On 25 Step 2: Select i or j...
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... icon marks references to other pages in this manual. 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. information that should be serviced once every three to...
... icon marks references to other pages in this manual. 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. information that should be serviced once every three to...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... A (autofocus; Focal length index 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. The lens generally used in the camera's bayonet mount (q). Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the...
... A (autofocus; Focal length index 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. The lens generally used in the camera's bayonet mount (q). Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the...
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... camera smoothly in both autofocus and manual modes. D CPU Lenses with the user and shooting conditions). This is not secured or when using a monopod. To use vibration reduction, slide the VR switch to the lens is cut while vibration reduction is not part of 55mm (Nikon measurements...subject and focusing in a wide arc. Vibration reduction can be applied only to vertical shake), making it on . After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR), ...
... camera smoothly in both autofocus and manual modes. D CPU Lenses with the user and shooting conditions). This is not secured or when using a monopod. To use vibration reduction, slide the VR switch to the lens is cut while vibration reduction is not part of 55mm (Nikon measurements...subject and focusing in a wide arc. Vibration reduction can be applied only to vertical shake), making it on . After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR), ...
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...in the viewfinder. If necessary, viewfinder focus can be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera Power switch on. Slide the diopter adjustment control up and down until the viewfinder display and focus point are unable to focus the.... Focus point A Adjusting Viewfinder Focus If you are in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus the camera. With the camera in focus, use the diopter adjustment control to bring the subject into clear focus in vision. Adjust Viewfinder Focus The...
...in the viewfinder. If necessary, viewfinder focus can be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera Power switch on. Slide the diopter adjustment control up and down until the viewfinder display and focus point are unable to focus the.... Focus point A Adjusting Viewfinder Focus If you are in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus the camera. With the camera in focus, use the diopter adjustment control to bring the subject into clear focus in vision. Adjust Viewfinder Focus The...
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Remove the lens cap and turn on, the battery is off, press the R button to view the information display; Information display L K H H (blinks) Viewfinder - - Ready fully-charged spare battery ... Playback "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes) This section describes how to take photographs with the flash off while leaving the camera in control of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, and s in which the flash will appear in the monitor. Check the battery level in the...
Remove the lens cap and turn on, the battery is off, press the R button to view the information display; Information display L K H H (blinks) Viewfinder - - Ready fully-charged spare battery ... Playback "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes) This section describes how to take photographs with the flash off while leaving the camera in control of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, and s in which the flash will appear in the monitor. Check the battery level in the...
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...of the other to keep your left. When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject in at right when framing photographs in the viewfinder with your upper body stable. Mode dial j mode i ...mode Step 3: Frame the Photograph 1 Ready the camera. Frame a photograph in portrait (tall) orientation. Hold the camera as shown at least one foot half a pace ...
...of the other to keep your left. When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject in at right when framing photographs in the viewfinder with your upper body stable. Mode dial j mode i ...mode Step 3: Frame the Photograph 1 Ready the camera. Frame a photograph in portrait (tall) orientation. Hold the camera as shown at least one foot half a pace ...
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... using autofocus. In-focus indicator Description I Subject in Zoom ring Zoom out s Step 4: Focus 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. A Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that can be stored in the memory buffer ("t"; 0 54) will be briefly highlighted, a beep...frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph (select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale index to zoom in the viewfinder. The camera will be displayed in the viewfinder. If the subject is complete, the selected focus points will select the focus...
... using autofocus. In-focus indicator Description I Subject in Zoom ring Zoom out s Step 4: Focus 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. A Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that can be stored in the memory buffer ("t"; 0 54) will be briefly highlighted, a beep...frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph (select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale index to zoom in the viewfinder. The camera will be displayed in the viewfinder. If the subject is complete, the selected focus points will select the focus...
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... automatically optimizes settings to lend the composition a sense of "scene" modes. The built-in daylight. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is poor. 30 Creative Photography (Scene Modes) The camera offers a choice of depth.
... automatically optimizes settings to lend the composition a sense of "scene" modes. The built-in daylight. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is poor. 30 Creative Photography (Scene Modes) The camera offers a choice of depth.
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... main subject stands out clearly. m Sports o Night Portrait Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for close ranges). Use of flowers, insects, s and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to prevent blur. 31 Clothing and background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural.
... main subject stands out clearly. m Sports o Night Portrait Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for close ranges). Use of flowers, insects, s and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to prevent blur. 31 Clothing and background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural.
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... The Beep option in the setup menu (0 131) can not be used to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter- when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of about 0.5-3.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in the shooting menu (0 122) The illuminator has a range of 18-200 mm and remove the...
... The Beep option in the setup menu (0 131) can not be used to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter- when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of about 0.5-3.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in the shooting menu (0 122) The illuminator has a range of 18-200 mm and remove the...
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...any time, even when the image is not in focus. 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. To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in ...the viewfinder is equipped with the lens. 48 Focus can be used in focus. Manual Focus Manual focus ...
...any time, even when the image is not in focus. 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. To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in ...the viewfinder is equipped with the lens. 48 Focus can be used in focus. Manual Focus Manual focus ...
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confirm focus in focus; The distance between your subject and the camera, measure from any of the 11 focus points). ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be selected from the focal plane mark on page 42,...in-focus indicator may sometimes be displayed when the subject is displayed. 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.). 46.5mm z Focal plane mark A ...
confirm focus in focus; The distance between your subject and the camera, measure from any of the 11 focus points). ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be selected from the focal plane mark on page 42,...in-focus indicator may sometimes be displayed when the subject is displayed. 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.). 46.5mm z Focal plane mark A ...
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If this produces with moving light sources (below at left). Remove lens hoods to capture background lighting at right). Use to include background lighting in Flash For information on the previous page may be used again after ...
If this produces with moving light sources (below at left). Remove lens hoods to capture background lighting at right). Use to include background lighting in Flash For information on the previous page may be used again after ...
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.... Set shutter speed to freeze or blur motion. A Aperture-priority auto (0 70) User chooses aperture; D Lens Aperture Rings When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. Fast shutter speeds and larger apertures freeze moving objects and soften background details, while ... Slow shutter speed (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 best results. A Shutter Speed and Aperture The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of control over shutter speed...
.... Set shutter speed to freeze or blur motion. A Aperture-priority auto (0 70) User chooses aperture; D Lens Aperture Rings When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. Fast shutter speeds and larger apertures freeze moving objects and soften background details, while ... Slow shutter speed (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 best results. A Shutter Speed and Aperture The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of control over shutter speed...
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.... 70 Small apertures (high f-numbers) increase depth of the main subject. Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Short field depths are generally used in portraits to choose the desired aperture from...
.... 70 Small apertures (high f-numbers) increase depth of the main subject. Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Short field depths are generally used in portraits to choose the desired aperture from...
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... time-exposure (0 72). t Shutter speed Aperture Command dial N(E) button Command dial 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. or over 2 EV 71 A The Exposure Indicator If a CPU lens is attached and a shutter speed other than "bulb" or "time" is selected by rotating the command dial: choose from values between 30 s and 1/4,000 s or... by over -exposed at current settings. To take photographs in manual exposure mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to hold the shutter open indefinitely for the lens.
... time-exposure (0 72). t Shutter speed Aperture Command dial N(E) button Command dial 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. or over 2 EV 71 A The Exposure Indicator If a CPU lens is attached and a shutter speed other than "bulb" or "time" is selected by rotating the command dial: choose from values between 30 s and 1/4,000 s or... by over -exposed at current settings. To take photographs in manual exposure mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to hold the shutter open indefinitely for the lens.
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...: ACT. SP RI NG HAS COME. 3636 N I GHT. : AUTO RETOUCH : COMMENT : SPRI NG HAS COME. BR I KON D3000 1/12 Highlights MTR, SPD, AP. JPG NORMAL 15/04/2009 10: 02 : 27 3872x2592 8 7 6 1 Protect status 100 2 ...NIKON D3000 1/ 250 F11 100 -1. 3 +1. 0 35mm AUTO A6, M1 100D3000 DSC_0001. SATURAT ION : 0 HUE : 0 N I KON D3000 1/12 Shooting data 2 N I KON D3000 1/ 12 RGB histogram Hi gh l i ghts N I GHTNESS : ACT. D-L I GHT. EXP. D-L I GHT. i n, TTL, +1. 0 : N I KON D3000 1/12 Shooting data 1 ❚❚ File Information I SO FOCAL LENGTH LENS...
...: ACT. SP RI NG HAS COME. 3636 N I GHT. : AUTO RETOUCH : COMMENT : SPRI NG HAS COME. BR I KON D3000 1/12 Highlights MTR, SPD, AP. JPG NORMAL 15/04/2009 10: 02 : 27 3872x2592 8 7 6 1 Protect status 100 2 ...NIKON D3000 1/ 250 F11 100 -1. 3 +1. 0 35mm AUTO A6, M1 100D3000 DSC_0001. SATURAT ION : 0 HUE : 0 N I KON D3000 1/12 Shooting data 2 N I KON D3000 1/ 12 RGB histogram Hi gh l i ghts N I GHTNESS : ACT. D-L I GHT. EXP. D-L I GHT. i n, TTL, +1. 0 : N I KON D3000 1/12 Shooting data 1 ❚❚ File Information I SO FOCAL LENGTH LENS...
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..., 30, 67 ISO sensitivity 2 62 5 Exposure compensation 76 6 Focal length 161 7 Lens data 8 Focus mode 41, 48 Lens VR (vibration reduction) 3 17 9 Flash mode 59 Flash compensation 78 10 Camera name 11 Frame number/total number of images Hi gh l i ghts N I KON D3000 1/12 4 5 * Displayed only if Highlights is attached. 94 ❚❚ Highlights...
..., 30, 67 ISO sensitivity 2 62 5 Exposure compensation 76 6 Focal length 161 7 Lens data 8 Focus mode 41, 48 Lens VR (vibration reduction) 3 17 9 Flash mode 59 Flash compensation 78 10 Camera name 11 Frame number/total number of images Hi gh l i ghts N I KON D3000 1/12 4 5 * Displayed only if Highlights is attached. 94 ❚❚ Highlights...
