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...-board help feature 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. Find it from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html See page 11 for from:... i The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed in "For Your Safety" (0 xi-xvi). i The Index Search by function or menu name. 0 vi-x i The Q&A Index ...
...-board help feature 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. Find it from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html See page 11 for from:... i The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed in "For Your Safety" (0 xi-xvi). i The Index Search by function or menu name. 0 vi-x i The Q&A Index ...
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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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...or backwards. • Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat. • Do not immerse in or expose to a Nikon-authorized service representative for the purpose to observe this precaution could result in fire. • Do not handle the power cable or go near... be removed with product regulations. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Continued use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for inspection. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should be played back on or near the charger during thunderstorms. ...
...or backwards. • Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat. • Do not immerse in or expose to a Nikon-authorized service representative for the purpose to observe this precaution could result in fire. • Do not handle the power cable or go near... be removed with product regulations. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Continued use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for inspection. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should be played back on or near the charger during thunderstorms. ...
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... digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. correct the interference by one or more of Notice for help. These limits are not expressly approved by Nikon ...may cause harmful interference to radio Corporation may void the user's authority to communications. guarantee that are designed to provide D3000 reasonable protection against ... Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for Customers in the U.S.A. Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed...
... digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. correct the interference by one or more of Notice for help. These limits are not expressly approved by Nikon ...may cause harmful interference to radio Corporation may void the user's authority to communications. guarantee that are designed to provide D3000 reasonable protection against ... Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for Customers in the U.S.A. Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed...
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...the user's responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual white balance (0 83). Be sure to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in ... image data. Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with this Nikon digital camera are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and...
...the user's responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual white balance (0 83). Be sure to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in ... image data. Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with this Nikon digital camera are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and...
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... conventions are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. A Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that should be read before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to find the information you for use to prevent damage...all instructions thoroughly and X keep them where they will be read by Nikon specifically for your Nikon digital camera are used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all who use the product. ❚...
... conventions are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. A Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that should be read before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to find the information you for use to prevent damage...all instructions thoroughly and X keep them where they will be read by Nikon specifically for your Nikon digital camera are used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all who use the product. ❚...
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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...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...Connecting to a computer 106 Connecting to it as you read through the rest of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to a printer ..107 2 Getting to Know the...
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...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...Connecting to a computer 106 Connecting to it as you read through the rest of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to a printer ..107 2 Getting to Know the...
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...suit the selected scene. moving objects. ❚❚ Auto Modes Select these modes for first-time users of digital cameras. rendered while skin tones remain soft and natural. 4 Recommended for full control over camera settings. increase depth-of children. l Landscape (0 30): Preserve details in soft focus. j Auto (flash...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 your creative intent.
...suit the selected scene. moving objects. ❚❚ Auto Modes Select these modes for first-time users of digital cameras. rendered while skin tones remain soft and natural. 4 Recommended for full control over camera settings. increase depth-of children. l Landscape (0 30): Preserve details in soft focus. j Auto (flash...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 your creative intent.
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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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... immediately after use. A Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the camera off . for the battery to cool before inserting or removing batteries. Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off before recharging. D The Battery and Charger Read and follow... the warnings and cautions on pages xi-xii and 174-175 of this manual. Charge the battery indoors at right. 4 Close the battery-chamber ...
... immediately after use. A Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the camera off . for the battery to cool before inserting or removing batteries. Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off before recharging. D The Battery and Charger Read and follow... the warnings and cautions on pages xi-xii and 174-175 of this manual. Charge the battery indoors at right. 4 Close the battery-chamber ...
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... mode switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 17) 3 Attach the lens. Keeping the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for autofocus with autofocus motors. Attach a Lens Care should be taken to press the lensrelease button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise ...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. if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for illustrative purposes is supported with only AF-S and AF-I...
... mode switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 17) 3 Attach the lens. Keeping the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for autofocus with autofocus motors. Attach a Lens Care should be taken to press the lensrelease button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise ...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. if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for illustrative purposes is supported with only AF-S and AF-I...
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...EV at the minimum setting (highest f-number). effects vary with an aperture ring (0 158), lock aperture at a focal length of 55mm (Nikon measurements; Vibration reduction can be blurred after the shutter is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of CPU lenses equipped with the user and shooting ... tripod head is not secured or when using a monopod. Turn vibration reduction off by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on the image in both autofocus and manual modes. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w).
...EV at the minimum setting (highest f-number). effects vary with an aperture ring (0 158), lock aperture at a focal length of 55mm (Nikon measurements; Vibration reduction can be blurred after the shutter is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of CPU lenses equipped with the user and shooting ... tripod head is not secured or when using a monopod. Turn vibration reduction off by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on the image in both autofocus and manual modes. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w).
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... not displayed in the information display and press J. 41 zMore on Photography (All Modes) Focus Focus can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 46) or use focus lock to focus to place the cursor in the information display. Press the P button to recompose photographs after focusing ...(0 46). Highlight the current focus mode in the monitor, press the R button. Focus Mode Choose from automatic and manual focus modes. 1 Place the cursor in the information display. The user can be adjusted automatically or...
... not displayed in the information display and press J. 41 zMore on Photography (All Modes) Focus Focus can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 46) or use focus lock to focus to place the cursor in the information display. Press the P button to recompose photographs after focusing ...(0 46). Highlight the current focus mode in the monitor, press the R button. Focus Mode Choose from automatic and manual focus modes. 1 Place the cursor in the information display. The user can be adjusted automatically or...
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...A row of sharply contrasting brightness. The focus point contains objects at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 48). AF-S Single-servo AF For stationary subjects. In these conditions, or the in brightness. 42 Example: Subject... is unable to focus on another subject at different distances from the camera. Background objects appear larger than the subject. The subject ...
...A row of sharply contrasting brightness. The focus point contains objects at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 48). AF-S Single-servo AF For stationary subjects. In these conditions, or the in brightness. 42 Example: Subject... is unable to focus on another subject at different distances from the camera. Background objects appear larger than the subject. The subject ...
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... assist the autofocus operation when the shutter- release button is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will not light: • During continuous-servo autofocus or manual focus • In shooting modes in the shooting menu (0 122) The illuminator has a range of 18-200 mm and remove the lens hood.
... assist the autofocus operation when the shutter- release button is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will not light: • During continuous-servo autofocus or manual focus • In shooting modes in the shooting menu (0 122) The illuminator has a range of 18-200 mm and remove the lens hood.
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...using multi selector (0 46); AF-area mode selections made in the camera. If subject moves after camera has focused, camera uses 3D- Use with erratically moving subjects. In AF-S focus mode, user selects focus point manually (0 46); If subject z leaves viewfinder, remove your finger from...11 points) is not available when AF-S is selected. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point manually (0 46), d Dynamic area but camera will focus based on original subject while shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in selected focus point. e Auto-...
...using multi selector (0 46); AF-area mode selections made in the camera. If subject moves after camera has focused, camera uses 3D- Use with erratically moving subjects. In AF-S focus mode, user selects focus point manually (0 46); If subject z leaves viewfinder, remove your finger from...11 points) is not available when AF-S is selected. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point manually (0 46), d Dynamic area but camera will focus based on original subject while shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in selected focus point. e Auto-...
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Check that will not be in a focus point in the final composition. Position the subject in the viewfinder or information display. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 42), you can choose from 11 focus points, making it possible to compose photographs with the main subject almost... anywhere 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...
Check that will not be in a focus point in the final composition. Position the subject in the viewfinder or information display. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 42), you can choose from 11 focus points, making it possible to compose photographs with the main subject almost... anywhere 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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...can be used in focus. To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed 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 M. A M/A If ...the lens supports M/A (autofocus with an A-M or M/A-M switch, slide the switch to MF (manual focus; 0 41). If the lens is in this manual for illustrative purposes...
...can be used in focus. To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed 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 M. A M/A If ...the lens supports M/A (autofocus with an A-M or M/A-M switch, slide the switch to MF (manual focus; 0 41). If the lens is in this manual for illustrative purposes...
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... button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is not in focus; 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 The Exposure Indicator If desired, the exposure indicator can be used to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in focus (the focus point can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in front of or...
... button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is not in focus; 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 The Exposure Indicator If desired, the exposure indicator can be used to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in focus (the focus point can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in front of or...
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Recommended for best results. camera selects aperture for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to blur background or bring out background details. t M Manual (0 71) User controls both foreground and background into focus. Type G lenses are not ...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 optimal...
Recommended for best results. camera selects aperture for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to blur background or bring out background details. t M Manual (0 71) User controls both foreground and background into focus. Type G lenses are not ...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 optimal...
