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...what you're looking for the first time, read the safety instructions in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. Help Use the camera's on menu items and other topics. See page 11 for help on -board help feature for details. Digitutor "Digitutor", a series of ...10140; 0 183-185 If a warning is available from the "question and answer" index. i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find the solution here. 0 179-182 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for from: i The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed in "For Your...
...what you're looking for the first time, read the safety instructions in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. Help Use the camera's on menu items and other topics. See page 11 for help on -board help feature for details. Digitutor "Digitutor", a series of ...10140; 0 183-185 If a warning is available from the "question and answer" index. i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find the solution here. 0 179-182 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for from: i The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed in "For Your...
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How do I view more shots can I take with this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera Displays Question What do I adjust monitor brightness? How do I display the menus in the viewfinder? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for using this card? ...
How do I view more shots can I take with this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera Displays Question What do I adjust monitor brightness? How do I display the menus in the viewfinder? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for using this card? ...
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...mail? How do I focus the viewfinder? How do I avoid "red-eye"? How do I choose how the camera focuses? Key phrase Auto modes Guide mode Scene modes 0 25-29 35-40 30-31 Image quality and size... I keep the flash from beeping? How can I shoot a series of the camera? How do I get more pictures on the mode dial? Can I preserve details in a focus point? How do I keep... the camera from firing? Can I suggest motion by blurring moving objects? How do I make photos brighter or darker...
...mail? How do I focus the viewfinder? How do I avoid "red-eye"? How do I choose how the camera focuses? Key phrase Auto modes Guide mode Scene modes 0 25-29 35-40 30-31 Image quality and size... I keep the flash from beeping? How can I shoot a series of the camera? How do I get more pictures on the mode dial? Can I preserve details in a focus point? How do I keep... the camera from firing? Can I suggest motion by blurring moving objects? How do I make photos brighter or darker...
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... NEF (RAW) processing 149 Color outline 150 Miniature effect 150 Stop-motion movie 151-152 iv Can I make a single image? Can I view photos on the camera? How do I remove "red-eye"? Can I copy a photo to a computer? Can I create retouched copies of recording on my photos? Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos...
... NEF (RAW) processing 149 Color outline 150 Miniature effect 150 Stop-motion movie 151-152 iv Can I make a single image? Can I view photos on the camera? How do I remove "red-eye"? Can I copy a photo to a computer? Can I create retouched copies of recording on my photos? Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos...
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... lenses 157 Optional flash units 162 Accessories 166 Cleaning 169 Servicing 169 v How do I clean the camera? Is there a quick way to for my camera? How do I adjust settings? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I set the camera clock? What software is available for a menu or message? How do I do with the eyepiece... options 125 Time zone and date 18, 127 File number sequence 133 Recent settings 155 ❚❚ Miscellaneous Question What do I get help for my camera?
... lenses 157 Optional flash units 162 Accessories 166 Cleaning 169 Servicing 169 v How do I clean the camera? Is there a quick way to for my camera? How do I adjust settings? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I set the camera clock? What software is available for a menu or message? How do I do with the eyepiece... options 125 Time zone and date 18, 127 File number sequence 133 Recent settings 155 ❚❚ Miscellaneous Question What do I get help for my camera?
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...Your Safety ...xi Notices...xiii Introduction 1 Overview...1 Getting to Know the Camera 2 The Camera Body ...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 ...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 Mode 27 Step 3: Frame the Photograph 27 Step 4: Focus ...28 Step 5: Shoot ...29 Creative ...
...Your Safety ...xi Notices...xiii Introduction 1 Overview...1 Getting to Know the Camera 2 The Camera Body ...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 ...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 Mode 27 Step 3: Frame the Photograph 27 Step 4: Focus ...28 Step 5: Shoot ...29 Creative ...
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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...
... 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...
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... Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback 101 The Playback Menu...102 Slide Shows...104 Connections 105 Connecting to a Computer 105 Before Connecting the Camera 105 Connecting the Camera ...106 Printing Photographs...107 Connecting the Printer...107 Printing Pictures One at a Time 108 Printing Multiple Pictures 110 Creating Index Prints...113 Creating a DPOF...
... Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback 101 The Playback Menu...102 Slide Shows...104 Connections 105 Connecting to a Computer 105 Before Connecting the Camera 105 Connecting the Camera ...106 Printing Photographs...107 Connecting the Printer...107 Printing Pictures One at a Time 108 Printing Multiple Pictures 110 Creating Index Prints...113 Creating a DPOF...
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B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 124 Reset Setup Options...125 LCD Brightness ...125 Info Display Format ...125 Auto Info Display ...127 Video Mode ...127 Time Zone and Date...127 ...
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 124 Reset Setup Options...125 LCD Brightness ...125 Info Display Format ...125 Auto Info Display ...127 Video Mode ...127 Time Zone and Date...127 ...
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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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...;❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of the frame Keep the sun well out of children Failure to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in .) from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove...break, care should be repaired only by the following safety precautions in your finger in their entirety before using the flash • Using the camera with the flash in close to put your eye accidentally. After removing the battery, take the product to observe this could cause a fire...
...;❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of the frame Keep the sun well out of children Failure to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in .) from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove...break, care should be repaired only by the following safety precautions in your finger in their entirety before using the flash • Using the camera with the flash in close to put your eye accidentally. After removing the battery, take the product to observe this could cause a fire...
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... metal objects such as discoloration or deformation. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take the power cable to a Nikon-authorized service representative for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire. •... in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or bend the power cable. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use in this product: •...
... metal objects such as discoloration or deformation. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take the power cable to a Nikon-authorized service representative for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire. •... in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or bend the power cable. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use in this product: •...
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...The following apply only to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this Nikon digital camera are designated for separate collection at right could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. Care should be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software... in the malicious use with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual white balance (0 83). The use of third-...
...The following apply only to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this Nikon digital camera are designated for separate collection at right could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. Care should be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software... in the malicious use with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual white balance (0 83). The use of third-...
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..., woodcuts, prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is prohibited. xv Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be provided for the purpose of making illegal copies or to be punishable by law. • Items prohibited...
..., woodcuts, prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is prohibited. xv Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be provided for the purpose of making illegal copies or to be punishable by law. • Items prohibited...
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... to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that may be held liable for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ xvi A Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking the camera on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may result from product malfunction.
... to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that may be held liable for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ xvi A Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking the camera on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may result from product malfunction.
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... that should be included when the camera is used professionally. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by Nikon specifically for your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to other ... every three to five years (note that fees apply to the camera. Frequent inspection and servicing are used. 1 Any accessories regularly used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. XIntroduction Overview Thank you need, the following symbols and conventions are...
... that should be included when the camera is used professionally. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by Nikon specifically for your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to other ... every three to five years (note that fees apply to the camera. Frequent inspection and servicing are used. 1 Any accessories regularly used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. XIntroduction Overview Thank you need, the following symbols and conventions are...
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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 4 2 Focal plane mark (E 49 3 R (...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 ... manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to a printer ..107 2 Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with...
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 4 2 Focal plane mark (E 49 3 R (...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 ... manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to a printer ..107 2 Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with...
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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-...
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-...
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...and natural. 4 P-Programmed auto (0 68): A-Aperture-priority auto Camera chooses shutter (0 70): Adjust aperture to speed and aperture, ... increase depth-of-field to your creative intent. i Auto (0 25): Camera adjusts settings automatically to suit the selected scene. m Sports (0 31):.... ❚❚ Auto Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings. speeds to freeze action, M-Manual (0 71): Match slow shutter...Landscape (0 30): Preserve details in soft focus. The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following modes: X ❚❚ GUIDE Mode...
...and natural. 4 P-Programmed auto (0 68): A-Aperture-priority auto Camera chooses shutter (0 70): Adjust aperture to speed and aperture, ... increase depth-of-field to your creative intent. i Auto (0 25): Camera adjusts settings automatically to suit the selected scene. m Sports (0 31):.... ❚❚ Auto Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings. speeds to freeze action, M-Manual (0 71): Match slow shutter...Landscape (0 30): Preserve details in soft focus. The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following modes: X ❚❚ GUIDE Mode...
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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 ...
... 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 ...