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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. i The Index Search by function or menu name. 0... 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). i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? Digitutor "Digitutor", a series of Contents ➜ Find items by key word. ➜ 0 194-196 i Error Messages ➜ 0 183-185 If a ...
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. i The Index Search by function or menu name. 0... 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). i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? Digitutor "Digitutor", a series of Contents ➜ Find items by key word. ➜ 0 194-196 i Error Messages ➜ 0 183-185 If a ...
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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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... When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to observe this precaution could result in a cool, dry place. • The... battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should you notice any changes in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug... been used on battery power for an extended period. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Continued use in this precaution could result in the battery,...
... When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to observe this precaution could result in a cool, dry place. • The... battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should you notice any changes in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug... been used on battery power for an extended period. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Continued use in this precaution could result in the battery,...
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... cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the Nikon representative in these manuals is encouraged to try to Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for any damages resulting from that to which can radiate The FCC ...; Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for Customers in a residential installation. Notices for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide D3000 reasonable protection against harmful CAUTIONS interference in the State of California to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no...
... cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the Nikon representative in these manuals is encouraged to try to Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for any damages resulting from that to which can radiate The FCC ...; Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for Customers in a residential installation. Notices for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide D3000 reasonable protection against harmful CAUTIONS interference in the State of California to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no...
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...Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual white balance (0 83). Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Deleted...marked with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of this Nikon digital camera are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Notices for Customers in Europe This symbol indicates that ...
...Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual white balance (0 83). Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Deleted...marked with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of this Nikon digital camera are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Notices for Customers in Europe This symbol indicates that ...
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...NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. A This icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual. A Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that the camera...the camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is used . 1 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 ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. A This icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual. A Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that the camera...the camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is used . 1 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....
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You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body X 1 2 3 4 5 11 20 21 12 6 7 13 8 22 9 10 14 23 15 ...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...
You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body X 1 2 3 4 5 11 20 21 12 6 7 13 8 22 9 10 14 23 15 ...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...
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... shutter (0 70): Adjust aperture to speed and aperture, user soften background details or controls other small objects. increase depth-of digital cameras. Recommended for first-time users of -field to produce optimal results with back- k Portrait (0 30): Shoot portraits with "point-andshoot" ... to S-Shutter-priority auto (0 69): Choose fast shutter bring both main subject and background into focus. 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. m Sports (0...
... shutter (0 70): Adjust aperture to speed and aperture, user soften background details or controls other small objects. increase depth-of digital cameras. Recommended for first-time users of -field to produce optimal results with back- k Portrait (0 30): Shoot portraits with "point-andshoot" ... to S-Shutter-priority auto (0 69): Choose fast shutter bring both main subject and background into focus. 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. m Sports (0...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...20°C (68°F). D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xi-xii and 174-175 of this manual. Do not use the battery at right. 4 Close the battery-chamber cover. Wait for best results, charge the battery at low temperatures. ...Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off before recharging. Unlatch (q) and open (w) the battery-chamber cover. The battery may temporarily drop if the battery is charged at temperatures above ...
...20°C (68°F). D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xi-xii and 174-175 of this manual. Do not use the battery at right. 4 Close the battery-chamber cover. Wait for best results, charge the battery at low temperatures. ...Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off before recharging. Unlatch (q) and open (w) the battery-chamber cover. The battery may temporarily drop if the battery is charged at temperatures above ...
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...to A (autofocus; The lens generally used in the camera's bayonet mount (q). A-M mode switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 17) 3 Attach the lens. if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for illustrative purposes is not available with manual priority). Autofocus is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm... the lens is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for autofocus with other AF lenses. 16 D Autofocus Autofocus is removed. Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned ...
...to A (autofocus; The lens generally used in the camera's bayonet mount (q). A-M mode switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 17) 3 Attach the lens. if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for illustrative purposes is not available with manual priority). Autofocus is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm... the lens is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for autofocus with other AF lenses. 16 D Autofocus Autofocus is removed. Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned ...
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...on if the tripod head is in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of 55mm (Nikon measurements; Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of camera shake on , the lens may be slowed by approximately 3 EV at the minimum setting...horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be applied only to ON. D Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off when the camera 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 framing the ...
...on if the tripod head is in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of 55mm (Nikon measurements; Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of camera shake on , the lens may be slowed by approximately 3 EV at the minimum setting...horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be applied only to ON. D Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off when the camera 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 framing the ...
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Press the P button to recompose photographs after focusing (0 46). Focus Mode Choose from automatic and manual focus modes. 1 Place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the information display and press J. 41 Highlight the ...current focus mode in the monitor, press the R button. z R button Information display P button 2 Display focus-mode options. The user can be adjusted automatically or manually (see "Focus Mode," below). zMore on Photography (All Modes) Focus Focus can also select the focus point for automatic or...
Press the P button to recompose photographs after focusing (0 46). Focus Mode Choose from automatic and manual focus modes. 1 Place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the information display and press J. 41 Highlight the ...current focus mode in the monitor, press the R button. z R button Information display P button 2 Display focus-mode options. The user can be adjusted automatically or manually (see "Focus Mode," below). zMore on Photography (All Modes) Focus Focus can also select the focus point for automatic or...
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...are available only in -focus indicator (I) may be displayed and the camera may be released even when the subject is half in a skyscraper. Focus locks when shutter-release button is displayed. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 48). The shutter release may sound a beep, allowing the ...shutter to be disabled if the camera is unable to focus on another subject at different distances from the camera. The focus point contains areas of windows ...
...are available only in -focus indicator (I) may be displayed and the camera may be released even when the subject is half in a skyscraper. Focus locks when shutter-release button is displayed. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 48). The shutter release may sound a beep, allowing the ...shutter to be disabled if the camera is unable to focus on another subject at different distances from the camera. The focus point contains areas of windows ...
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release button is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will not light: • During continuous-servo autofocus or manual focus • In shooting modes in which the AF-assist illuminator can not be used (0 176) • If Off has been selected for the AF-...
release button is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will not light: • During continuous-servo autofocus or manual focus • In shooting modes in which the AF-assist illuminator can not be used (0 176) • If Off has been selected for the AF-...
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... if subject briefly leaves selected point. 3 Choose an AF-area mode. Use with erratically moving subjects. If subject moves after camera has focused, camera uses 3D- A 3D-tracking (11 Points) When the shutter-release button is selected. Use with stationary subjects. Consequently 3D... photograph with subjects that are stored in selected focus point. camera focuses on information from the shooting menu (0 119). 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 selected focus point only. ...
... if subject briefly leaves selected point. 3 Choose an AF-area mode. Use with erratically moving subjects. If subject moves after camera has focused, camera uses 3D- A 3D-tracking (11 Points) When the shutter-release button is selected. Use with stationary subjects. Consequently 3D... photograph with subjects that are stored in selected focus point. camera focuses on information from the shooting menu (0 119). 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 selected focus point only. ...
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... subject at the same distance and then use focus lock to compose photographs with the main subject almost anywhere in the final composition. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 42), you can choose from 11 focus points, making it possible to recompose the photograph. Check that will ...be in a focus point in the frame. 1 Choose an AF-area mode other than e Auto-area (0 44). 2 Select the focus point. Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AF-area modes other than e Auto-area, you can also focus on a subject that the in-focus...
... subject at the same distance and then use focus lock to compose photographs with the main subject almost anywhere in the final composition. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 42), you can choose from 11 focus points, making it possible to recompose the photograph. Check that will ...be in a focus point in the frame. 1 Choose an AF-area mode other than e Auto-area (0 44). 2 Select the focus point. Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AF-area modes other than e Auto-area, you can also focus on a subject that the in-focus...
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... lens focus ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus. Focus can then be adjusted manually, regardless of AF-S lenses (including the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens used when you are not using an AF...(autofocus with manual override, MF priority), manual focus can also be selected by setting the lens focus-mode switch to M. If the lens is not in focus. Manual Focus Manual focus can be used in this manual for illustrative purposes; 0 191) can select manual focus simply by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; ...
... lens focus ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus. Focus can then be adjusted manually, regardless of AF-S lenses (including the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens used when you are not using an AF...(autofocus with manual override, MF priority), manual focus can also be selected by setting the lens focus-mode switch to M. If the lens is not in focus. Manual Focus Manual focus can be used in this manual for illustrative purposes; 0 191) can select manual focus simply by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; ...
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... in.). 46.5mm z Focal plane mark A The Exposure Indicator If desired, the exposure indicator can be used to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in focus; confirm focus in focus (the focus point can be selected from the focal plane mark on page 42, the in-focus...the subject in the selected focus point is in the viewfinder before shooting. Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body. The distance between your subject and the camera, measure from any of the 11 focus points). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter...
... in.). 46.5mm z Focal plane mark A The Exposure Indicator If desired, the exposure indicator can be used to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in focus; confirm focus in focus (the focus point can be selected from the focal plane mark on page 42, the in-focus...the subject in the selected focus point is in the viewfinder before shooting. Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body. The distance between your subject and the camera, measure from any of the 11 focus points). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter...
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... out background details. t M Manual (0 71) User controls both foreground and background into focus. D Lens Aperture Rings When using a CPU lens equipped with different combinations of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description P Programmed auto (0 68) Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for...The same exposure can be achieved with an aperture ring (0 158), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). camera selects shutter speed for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to "bulb" or "time" for optimal ...
... out background details. t M Manual (0 71) User controls both foreground and background into focus. D Lens Aperture Rings When using a CPU lens equipped with different combinations of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description P Programmed auto (0 68) Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for...The same exposure can be achieved with an aperture ring (0 158), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). camera selects shutter speed for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to "bulb" or "time" for optimal ...