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... do I restore default settings? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I go to access recently-used settings? What software is available for my camera? How do I do I set the camera clock? What lenses can I use ? Is there a quick way to for a menu or message? Key phrase 0 Using the menus 11-13 Help 11 Error... and repairs? How do I reset file numbering to 1? What memory cards can I use ? Key phrase 0 The DK-5 eyepiece cap 55 Approved memory cards 167 Compatible lenses 157 Optional flash units 162 Accessories 166 Cleaning 169 Servicing 169 v
... do I restore default settings? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I go to access recently-used settings? What software is available for my camera? How do I do I set the camera clock? What lenses can I use ? Is there a quick way to for a menu or message? Key phrase 0 Using the menus 11-13 Help 11 Error... and repairs? How do I reset file numbering to 1? What memory cards can I use ? Key phrase 0 The DK-5 eyepiece cap 55 Approved memory cards 167 Compatible lenses 157 Optional flash units 162 Accessories 166 Cleaning 169 Servicing 169 v
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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 ......149 Quick Retouch ...150 Color Outline...150 Miniature Effect...150 Stop-Motion Movie...151 Before and After...154 m Recent Settings...155 Technical Notes 157 Compatible Lenses...157 Compatible CPU Lenses ...157 Compatible Non-CPU...
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 ......149 Quick Retouch ...150 Color Outline...150 Miniature Effect...150 Stop-Motion Movie...151 Before and After...154 m Recent Settings...155 Technical Notes 157 Compatible Lenses...157 Compatible CPU Lenses ...157 Compatible Non-CPU...
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... be read before use with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be inspected by Nikon specifically for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Frequent inspection and servicing are engineered and proven to the camera. Any accessories regularly used professionally. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular...
... be read before use with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be inspected by Nikon specifically for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Frequent inspection and servicing are engineered and proven to the camera. Any accessories regularly used professionally. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular...
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...it clicks into place (w). Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with other AF lenses. 16 Autofocus is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR. The lens generally used in the camera's bayonet mount (q). D Autofocus Autofocus is removed. Being careful not to A (autofocus;... Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with manual...
...it clicks into place (w). Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with other AF lenses. 16 Autofocus is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR. The lens generally used in the camera's bayonet mount (q). D Autofocus Autofocus is removed. Being careful not to A (autofocus;... Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with manual...
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...head is not secured or when using a monopod. D Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. This is not a malfunction, and can be turned off when the camera is securely mounted on , the lens may be slowed by approximately 3 EV at the ...minimum setting (highest f-number). This does not indicate a malfunction. 17 D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of 55mm (Nikon measurements; effects vary with an aperture ring...
...head is not secured or when using a monopod. D Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. This is not a malfunction, and can be turned off when the camera is securely mounted on , the lens may be slowed by approximately 3 EV at the ...minimum setting (highest f-number). This does not indicate a malfunction. 17 D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of 55mm (Nikon measurements; effects vary with an aperture ring...
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...to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye to the viewfinder, be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 166). 23 X 2 Focus the viewfinder. When operating the control with diopter adjustment to focus the camera. If necessary, viewfinder focus can be careful not to bring the subject into clear focus in the... button halfway to accommodate individual differences in vision. Check that the display in the viewfinder is equipped with your eye. Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the...
...to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye to the viewfinder, be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 166). 23 X 2 Focus the viewfinder. When operating the control with diopter adjustment to focus the camera. If necessary, viewfinder focus can be careful not to bring the subject into clear focus in the... button halfway to accommodate individual differences in vision. Check that the display in the viewfinder is equipped with your eye. Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the...
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... on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is equipped with manual override, MF priority), manual focus can select manual focus simply by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; 0 41). A-M switch M/A-M switch 2 Focus. Focus can be taken at any time, even when the image ...is not in focus. If the lens is in focus. z A AF-S Lenses Users of the mode selected with the lens. 48 A M/A If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with an A-M or M/A-M switch, slide the switch to M. Manual Focus...
... on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is equipped with manual override, MF priority), manual focus can select manual focus simply by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; 0 41). A-M switch M/A-M switch 2 Focus. Focus can be taken at any time, even when the image ...is not in focus. If the lens is in focus. z A AF-S Lenses Users of the mode selected with the lens. 48 A M/A If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with an A-M or M/A-M switch, slide the switch to M. Manual Focus...
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The flash modes listed on the lenses that can not be used in the macro range of the following shutter speeds are available with the built-in flash. If this produces with ... 1/200-1/60 s 1/200-1/125 s 1/200-1 s Mode S M Shutter speed 1/200-30 s 1/200-30 s, bulb 60 The shutter release may combine one or more of macro zoom lenses.
The flash modes listed on the lenses that can not be used in the macro range of the following shutter speeds are available with the built-in flash. If this produces with ... 1/200-1/60 s 1/200-1/125 s 1/200-1 s Mode S M Shutter speed 1/200-30 s 1/200-30 s, bulb 60 The shutter release may combine one or more of macro zoom lenses.
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...background details, while slow shutter speeds and small apertures blur moving objects and bring both shutter speed and aperture. Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring (0 158), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). A... and Aperture The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description P Programmed auto (0 68) Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. S Shutter-priority auto (0 69) User chooses shutter speed; tP, S, A, and M Modes Shutter...
...background details, while slow shutter speeds and small apertures blur moving objects and bring both shutter speed and aperture. Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring (0 158), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). A... and Aperture The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description P Programmed auto (0 68) Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. S Shutter-priority auto (0 69) User chooses shutter speed; tP, S, A, and M Modes Shutter...
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... exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering II, which does not include 3D range information). If shooting information is not displayed in the information display. R button Information display P ... will meter center focus point). Classic meter for AF-area mode as described on page 44, camera will be correctly exposed, even when background is selected for portraits; Camera uses 420-pixel RGB sensor to L Matrix tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G or D lenses (0 158), range information (3D color matrix metering II;
... exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering II, which does not include 3D range information). If shooting information is not displayed in the information display. R button Information display P ... will meter center focus point). Classic meter for AF-area mode as described on page 44, camera will be correctly exposed, even when background is selected for portraits; Camera uses 420-pixel RGB sensor to L Matrix tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G or D lenses (0 158), range information (3D color matrix metering II;
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... speeds slower than that can be taken. If Off is used. If Off is complete. Noise reduction will not be performed if the camera is turned off before processing is selected, the AF-assist illuminator will be performed at ISO sensitivities over ISO 400 will not light to... A See Also See page 161 for processing is selected, and does not apply to the current shutter speed; The time required for restrictions on the lenses that performed when On is roughly equal to noise caused by slow shutter speeds. during processing, "l m" will drop. Noise Reduction G button ➜ C ...
... speeds slower than that can be taken. If Off is used. If Off is complete. Noise reduction will not be performed if the camera is turned off before processing is selected, the AF-assist illuminator will be performed at ISO sensitivities over ISO 400 will not light to... A See Also See page 161 for processing is selected, and does not apply to the current shutter speed; The time required for restrictions on the lenses that performed when On is roughly equal to noise caused by slow shutter speeds. during processing, "l m" will drop. Noise Reduction G button ➜ C ...
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... dust off timers. Note that noise reduction will be performed if the subject is too bright or too dark, the camera may be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at right will be viewed using computer imaging software. Choose shorter auto-off 4s 8s 1 min. When settings are... performed (Auto meter-off automatically when the camera is powered by an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5 power connector...
... dust off timers. Note that noise reduction will be performed if the subject is too bright or too dark, the camera may be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at right will be viewed using computer imaging software. Choose shorter auto-off 4s 8s 1 min. When settings are... performed (Auto meter-off automatically when the camera is powered by an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5 power connector...
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... aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 7 When AF 80-200mm f/2.8, AF 35-70mm f/2.8, AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 (New), or AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 lenses are listed below: Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory MF (with electronic Auto and scene LM AF rangefinder) MF modes; P, S, A M 3D Color N AF-S,...74). 3 Can not be used . 5 AF-S or AF-I lenses to get the most from your camera. A Identifying AF-S and AF-I Lenses AF-S lenses have names beginning with AF-S, AF-I lenses names beginning with AF-I CPU lenses only; n 157 autofocus is not supported with other than the maximum...
... aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 7 When AF 80-200mm f/2.8, AF 35-70mm f/2.8, AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 (New), or AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 lenses are listed below: Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory MF (with electronic Auto and scene LM AF rangefinder) MF modes; P, S, A M 3D Color N AF-S,...74). 3 Can not be used . 5 AF-S or AF-I lenses to get the most from your camera. A Identifying AF-S and AF-I Lenses AF-S lenses have names beginning with AF-S, AF-I lenses names beginning with AF-I CPU lenses only; n 157 autofocus is not supported with other than the maximum...
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n 158 A Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of the lens. Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens A Lens f-number The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel.
n 158 A Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of the lens. Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens A Lens f-number The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel.
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...M L, M, N AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses - ✔1 ✔ - ✔2 - PC NIKKOR - ✔4 ✔ - ✔2 - PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment 6 - ✔1 ✔ - ✔2 - Camera setting Focus Mode Metering MF (with shifting or tilting...10004;2 - 1 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 6 Attach in vertical orientation (can be used with the D3000: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, 1200mm f/11) • Fisheye (6mm ...
...M L, M, N AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses - ✔1 ✔ - ✔2 - PC NIKKOR - ✔4 ✔ - ✔2 - PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment 6 - ✔1 ✔ - ✔2 - Camera setting Focus Mode Metering MF (with shifting or tilting...10004;2 - 1 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 6 Attach in vertical orientation (can be used with the D3000: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, 1200mm f/11) • Fisheye (6mm ...
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...lengths of 18-300 mm, although in some cases the flash may be unable to entirely light the subject at some lenses. Zoom position 24 mm 20 mm 24 mm Under 24 mm 24 mm 28 mm 28 mm 35 mm 24 mm...the viewfinder with the AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, the flash will be unable to shadows cast by the lens, while lenses that block the subject's view of the redeye reduction lamp may be unable to prevent shadows. When used with some ranges or .... D The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. The flash may interfere with the following...
...lengths of 18-300 mm, although in some cases the flash may be unable to entirely light the subject at some lenses. Zoom position 24 mm 20 mm 24 mm Under 24 mm 24 mm 28 mm 28 mm 35 mm 24 mm...the viewfinder with the AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, the flash will be unable to shadows cast by the lens, while lenses that block the subject's view of the redeye reduction lamp may be unable to prevent shadows. When used with some ranges or .... D The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. The flash may interfere with the following...
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... size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that the picture angle of a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. The size of the area exposed by the D3000, in 35mm format can be calculated by about 1.5. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D3000 in contrast, is 23.6 × 15...
... size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that the picture angle of a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. The size of the area exposed by the D3000, in 35mm format can be calculated by about 1.5. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D3000 in contrast, is 23.6 × 15...
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...SB-25, SB-24 SB-50DX 1 SB-22, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15 SB-21B 3, SB-29S 3 A Non-TTL auto ✔ - ✔ - The D3000 is attached in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. Take a test shot and view the results in the information display. In i-TTL... aperture settings. D Notes on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. i-TTL flash control can be used in flash, and use the flash panel or bounce adapter provided with AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lenses only. 4 Available when camera is disabled. REAR Rear-curtain sync 4 ...
...SB-25, SB-24 SB-50DX 1 SB-22, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15 SB-21B 3, SB-29S 3 A Non-TTL auto ✔ - ✔ - The D3000 is attached in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. Take a test shot and view the results in the information display. In i-TTL... aperture settings. D Notes on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. i-TTL flash control can be used in flash, and use the flash panel or bounce adapter provided with AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lenses only. 4 Available when camera is disabled. REAR Rear-curtain sync 4 ...
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With other flash units, the camera AF-assist illuminator is available for AF-assist illumination and red-eye reduction. 24-34 mm 35-105 mm n 165 D Notes on Optional Flash Units (... the focus points shown in gray. 17-105 mm 106-135 mm • SB-800, SB-600 and SU-800: With 24-105 mm AF lenses, AFassist illumination is not available with the following restrictions: • SB-900: AF-assist illumination is used for all focus points; with 17-135 mm...
With other flash units, the camera AF-assist illuminator is available for AF-assist illumination and red-eye reduction. 24-34 mm 35-105 mm n 165 D Notes on Optional Flash Units (... the focus points shown in gray. 17-105 mm 106-135 mm • SB-800, SB-600 and SU-800: With 24-105 mm AF lenses, AFassist illumination is not available with the following restrictions: • SB-900: AF-assist illumination is used for all focus points; with 17-135 mm...
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...camera to power the camera for extended periods (EH-5 AC adapters can not be used with exposure factors (filter factors) over 1 × (Y44, Y48, Y52, O56, R60, X0, X1, C-PL, ND2S, ND4, ND4S, ND8, ND8S, ND400, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12). Use Nikon filters; Use eyepiece correction lenses...magnifies the scene displayed in the neutral position (-1 m-1). Use for close-up photography, copying, telephoto lenses, and other makers may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D3000 can also be divided into three types: screw-on, slip-in the frame. • Center-...
...camera to power the camera for extended periods (EH-5 AC adapters can not be used with exposure factors (filter factors) over 1 × (Y44, Y48, Y52, O56, R60, X0, X1, C-PL, ND2S, ND4, ND4S, ND8, ND8S, ND400, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12). Use Nikon filters; Use eyepiece correction lenses...magnifies the scene displayed in the neutral position (-1 m-1). Use for close-up photography, copying, telephoto lenses, and other makers may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D3000 can also be divided into three types: screw-on, slip-in the frame. • Center-...
