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... solution here. See page 11 for help on menu items and other topics. i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for details. 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...
... solution here. See page 11 for help on menu items and other topics. i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for details. 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...
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...? Key phrase 0 The information display 6 The viewfinder 5 Number of exposures remaining 26 Battery level 25 Auto off ? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for using this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera Displays Question What do I take with this card? How many more information about a photo? How do these icons mean?
...? Key phrase 0 The information display 6 The viewfinder 5 Number of exposures remaining 26 Battery level 25 Auto off ? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for using this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera Displays Question What do I take with this card? How many more information about a photo? How do these icons mean?
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How do I preserve details in quick succession? Can I use the optional remote control? Can I take pictures with the self-timer? How do I choose how the camera focuses? How do I change the composition without refocusing? How do I set the flash to fire automatically when needed? How ...do I take pictures with a small file size for different scenes? How do I shoot a series of the camera? Can I quickly adjust settings for e-mail? Can I use the GUIDE position on a subject that is exposure? What is not in a focus point? How do I keep the flash...
How do I preserve details in quick succession? Can I use the optional remote control? Can I take pictures with the self-timer? How do I choose how the camera focuses? How do I change the composition without refocusing? How do I set the flash to fire automatically when needed? How ...do I take pictures with a small file size for different scenes? How do I shoot a series of the camera? Can I quickly adjust settings for e-mail? Can I use the GUIDE position on a subject that is exposure? What is not in a focus point? How do I keep the flash...
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... I view photographs on photos during playback? Can I print the date of RAW (NEF) photos? Can I make a single image? Can I copy a photo to use as a base for a painting? Can I print photos? How do I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to a computer? Can I order professional prints? Can I... zoom in an automatic slide show Viewing on a TV? How do I view photos in on the camera? How do I copy photos to make stop-motion movies from accidental deletion? Can I make copies that look like photos of photos? Can I view ...
... I view photographs on photos during playback? Can I print the date of RAW (NEF) photos? Can I make a single image? Can I copy a photo to use as a base for a painting? Can I print photos? How do I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to a computer? Can I order professional prints? Can I... zoom in an automatic slide show Viewing on a TV? How do I view photos in on the camera? How do I copy photos to make stop-motion movies from accidental deletion? Can I make copies that look like photos of photos? Can I view ...
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... date 18, 127 File number sequence 133 Recent settings 155 ❚❚ Miscellaneous Question What do I do I go to access recently-used settings? What software is available for my camera? Key phrase 0 The DK-5 eyepiece cap 55 Approved memory cards 167 Compatible lenses 157 Optional flash units 162 Accessories 166 Cleaning 169...
... date 18, 127 File number sequence 133 Recent settings 155 ❚❚ Miscellaneous Question What do I do I go to access recently-used settings? What software is available for my camera? Key phrase 0 The DK-5 eyepiece cap 55 Approved memory cards 167 Compatible lenses 157 Optional flash units 162 Accessories 166 Cleaning 169...
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... Contents Q&A Index ...ii For 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 Battery ...15 Attach a Lens...16...
... Contents Q&A Index ...ii For 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 Battery ...15 Attach a Lens...16...
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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... 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-in Flash...58 Flash Mode ...59 ISO Sensitivity...62 Active D-Lighting...64 P, S, A, and M Modes 67 Shutter Speed and Aperture 67 Mode P (...
... 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... 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-in Flash...58 Flash Mode ...59 ISO Sensitivity...62 Active D-Lighting...64 P, S, A, and M Modes 67 Shutter Speed and Aperture 67 Mode P (...
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...could result in injury. A Do not disassemble Touching the product's internal parts could result in injury. A Observe caution when using the flash • Using the camera with the flash in close contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be no less than one meter (.... For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read them. Keep these safety instructions where all warnings before using this could cause permanent visual impairment. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in your eye accidentally....
...could result in injury. A Do not disassemble Touching the product's internal parts could result in injury. A Observe caution when using the flash • Using the camera with the flash in close contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be no less than one meter (.... For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read them. Keep these safety instructions where all warnings before using this could cause permanent visual impairment. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in your eye accidentally....
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... equipment. xii Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output...
... equipment. xii Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output...
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... does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for help. may expose you to bring any radio frequency energy and, if not installed changes or modifications made... by Nikon may cause harmful interference to radio Corporation may void the user's authority to ensure that are designed to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are not expressly approved by one or more of Notice for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide D3000 reasonable ...
... does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for help. may expose you to bring any radio frequency energy and, if not installed changes or modifications made... by Nikon may cause harmful interference to radio Corporation may void the user's authority to ensure that are designed to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are not expressly approved by one or more of Notice for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide D3000 reasonable ...
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... personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is to be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with this Nikon digital camera are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to...
... personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is to be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with this Nikon digital camera are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to...
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... or reproductions are to infringe copyright laws. 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...creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcuts, prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is prohibited. Do not use this product for business use by law from being in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the ...
... or reproductions are to infringe copyright laws. 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...creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcuts, prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is prohibited. Do not use this product for business use by law from being in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the ...
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... two years, and that it be read before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to the camera. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by all instructions thoroughly and X keep them where they will be sure to read all who use with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. XIntroduction Overview Thank you need, the following...
... two years, and that it be read before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to the camera. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by all instructions thoroughly and X keep them where they will be sure to read all who use with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. XIntroduction Overview Thank you need, the following...
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... off automatically while the shutter-release is pressed or if no operations are performed for the highlighted item. Highlight items using the command dial and camera buttons (0 8). Some items can be adjusted using the multi selector and press J to view options for 8 s (the default value). While the mode dial is rotated, this display...
... off automatically while the shutter-release is pressed or if no operations are performed for the highlighted item. Highlight items using the command dial and camera buttons (0 8). Some items can be adjusted using the multi selector and press J to view options for 8 s (the default value). While the mode dial is rotated, this display...
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The Command Dial The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 68). Mode S or M Command dial Information display Choose an aperture (mode M; 0 71). 8 Mode M ...
The Command Dial The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 68). Mode S or M Command dial Information display Choose an aperture (mode M; 0 71). 8 Mode M ...
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The role of the Fn (E) button can be selected using the Buttons > E/Fn button option in the setup menu (0 134), allowing the following settings to be adjusted by pressing the Fn (E) button and rotating the command dial: + Fn (E) button Command dial Release mode (0 53) X White balance (0 80) Image quality and size (0 50) Active D-Lighting (0 64) ISO sensitivity (0 62) Set framing grid (0 132) The Power Switch Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera off. Viewfinder 10 Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on.
The role of the Fn (E) button can be selected using the Buttons > E/Fn button option in the setup menu (0 134), allowing the following settings to be adjusted by pressing the Fn (E) button and rotating the command dial: + Fn (E) button Command dial Release mode (0 53) X White balance (0 80) Image quality and size (0 50) Active D-Lighting (0 64) ISO sensitivity (0 62) Set framing grid (0 132) The Power Switch Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera off. Viewfinder 10 Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on.
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Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to previous menu Select highlighted item or display sub-menu X Move cursor down Follow the steps below to navigate the camera menus. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Press the G button to select the desired menu. Press 1 or 3 to display the menus. 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. 3 Select a menu. G button 12
Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to previous menu Select highlighted item or display sub-menu X Move cursor down Follow the steps below to navigate the camera menus. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Press the G button to select the desired menu. Press 1 or 3 to display the menus. 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. 3 Select a menu. G button 12
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... the charger. Remove the battery and unplug the charger. Insert the battery as shown in the supplied MH-23 quick charger before use. First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is complete. About one hour and forty minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. 1 X Plug the charger...
... the charger. Remove the battery and unplug the charger. Insert the battery as shown in the supplied MH-23 quick charger before use. First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is complete. About one hour and forty minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. 1 X Plug the charger...
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... ambient temperatures between 5-35°C (41-95°F); X w q 3 Insert the battery. Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off before recharging. Unlatch (q) and open (w) the battery-chamber cover. Unplug when not in use . Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 20...
... ambient temperatures between 5-35°C (41-95°F); X w q 3 Insert the battery. Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off before recharging. Unlatch (q) and open (w) the battery-chamber cover. Unplug when not in use . Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 20...
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... Being careful not to A (autofocus; if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for illustrative purposes is removed. The lens generally used in the camera's bayonet mount (q). Slide the A-M switch to press the lensrelease button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). Attach a... Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR. A-M mode switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 ...
... Being careful not to A (autofocus; if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for illustrative purposes is removed. The lens generally used in the camera's bayonet mount (q). Slide the A-M switch to press the lensrelease button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). Attach a... Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR. A-M mode switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 ...
