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X Camera in normal orientation R button Camera rotated 90° to shoot in tall (portrait) orientation 29 28 27 26 25 24 23...Exposure indicator 71 Exposure compensation indicator 77 Electronic rangefinder ....... 132 7 Auto-area AF indicator ........ 45 3D-tracking indicator........... 45 Focus point 46 8 Help icon 183 9 Flash mode 59 10 Exposure compensation ......76 11 Flash compensation 78 12 Number of ...over 1000 exposures 26 14 Active D-Lighting 64 15 Metering 74 16 AF-area mode 44 17 Focus mode 41 18 Release mode 53 19 ISO sensitivity 62 20 White balance 80 21 Image size...
X Camera in normal orientation R button Camera rotated 90° to shoot in tall (portrait) orientation 29 28 27 26 25 24 23...Exposure indicator 71 Exposure compensation indicator 77 Electronic rangefinder ....... 132 7 Auto-area AF indicator ........ 45 3D-tracking indicator........... 45 Focus point 46 8 Help icon 183 9 Flash mode 59 10 Exposure compensation ......76 11 Flash compensation 78 12 Number of ...over 1000 exposures 26 14 Active D-Lighting 64 15 Metering 74 16 AF-area mode 44 17 Focus mode 41 18 Release mode 53 19 ISO sensitivity 62 20 White balance 80 21 Image size...
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...Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for autofocus with manual priority). A-M ...18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR. Being careful not to A (autofocus; Slide the A-M switch to press the lensrelease button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). if the lens has an M/A-M switch, ...other AF lenses. 16 Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is not available with autofocus motors. Autofocus is removed. Focal length index Focal length...
...Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for autofocus with manual priority). A-M ...18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR. Being careful not to A (autofocus; Slide the A-M switch to press the lensrelease button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). if the lens has an M/A-M switch, ...other AF lenses. 16 Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is not available with autofocus motors. Autofocus is removed. Focal length index Focal length...
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... making it on the image in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of 55mm (Nikon measurements; Turn vibration reduction off by sliding the VR switch to motion that is not part of camera shake on if the tripod head is not secured or when using a monopod. This...158), lock aperture at a focal length of framing the subject and focusing in both autofocus and manual modes. Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of the pan (if the camera is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be corrected by ...
... making it on the image in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of 55mm (Nikon measurements; Turn vibration reduction off by sliding the VR switch to motion that is not part of camera shake on if the tripod head is not secured or when using a monopod. This...158), lock aperture at a focal length of framing the subject and focusing in both autofocus and manual modes. Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of the pan (if the camera is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be corrected by ...
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...), single-point AF (c; 0 45), and the center focus point (0 46), and then frame a high-contrast subject in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus the camera. Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens... cap and turn the camera Power switch on. With the camera in focus, use the diopter ...
...), single-point AF (c; 0 45), and the center focus point (0 46), and then frame a high-contrast subject in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus the camera. Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens... cap and turn the camera Power switch on. With the camera in focus, use the diopter ...
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... out). If the subject is complete, the selected focus points will select the focus points automatically. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus using autofocus. I Subject in the viewfinder. 28 Zoom in the viewfinder. The camera will be displayed in focus. See page 42. When the focus operation is poorly lit, the flash may pop up...
... out). If the subject is complete, the selected focus points will select the focus points automatically. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus using autofocus. I Subject in the viewfinder. 28 Zoom in the viewfinder. The camera will be displayed in focus. See page 42. When the focus operation is poorly lit, the flash may pop up...
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...pop up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Access lamp s A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down . The camera focuses when the shutterrelease button is complete. Do not eject the... 58. 29 The access lamp next to release the shutter and record the photograph. Step 5: Shoot Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to the memory card slot cover will light and the photograph will be taken when the flash-...
...pop up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Access lamp s A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down . The camera focuses when the shutterrelease button is complete. Do not eject the... 58. 29 The access lamp next to release the shutter and record the photograph. Step 5: Shoot Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to the memory card slot cover will light and the photograph will be taken when the flash-...
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... cursor in the monitor, press the R button. 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. z R button Information display P button 2 Display focus-mode options. Press the P button to recompose photographs after focusing (0 46). If shooting information is not...
... cursor in the monitor, press the R button. 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. z R button Information display P button 2 Display focus-mode options. Press the P button to recompose photographs after focusing (0 46). If shooting information is not...
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... to shutter response and the shutter may be released even when the subject is half in a skyscraper. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Background objects appear larger than the subject. Camera focuses continuously while shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases...
... to shutter response and the shutter may be released even when the subject is half in a skyscraper. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Background objects appear larger than the subject. Camera focuses continuously while shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases...
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... halfway. when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of about 0.5-3.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.); A Focus Mode Focus mode can also be used to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter- The AF-assist illuminator will light AF-assist illuminator automatically to turn...122) The illuminator has a range of 18-200 mm and remove the lens hood. 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 be used (0 176)...
... halfway. when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of about 0.5-3.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.); A Focus Mode Focus mode can also be used to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter- The AF-assist illuminator will light AF-assist illuminator automatically to turn...122) The illuminator has a range of 18-200 mm and remove the lens hood. 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 be used (0 176)...
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z Highlight the current AF-area mode in the information display. R button Information display P button 2 Display AF-area mode options. AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is not displayed in the information display. If shooting information is selected. 1 Place the cursor in the information display and press J. 44 Press the P button to place the cursor in the monitor, press the R button.
z Highlight the current AF-area mode in the information display. R button Information display P button 2 Display AF-area mode options. AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is not displayed in the information display. If shooting information is selected. 1 Place the cursor in the information display and press J. 44 Press the P button to place the cursor in the monitor, press the R button.
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... modes other than P, S, A, or M are reset when another shooting mode is pressed halfway. camera focuses on original subject while shutter-release button is selected. In AF-S focus mode, user selects focus point manually (0 46); In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point using multi selector (0 46); A AF-Area Mode AF-area mode can also be...
... modes other than P, S, A, or M are reset when another shooting mode is pressed halfway. camera focuses on original subject while shutter-release button is selected. In AF-S focus mode, user selects focus point manually (0 46); In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point using multi selector (0 46); A AF-Area Mode AF-area mode can also be...
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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 AF-area modes other than e Auto-area, you can be in a focus point in the viewfinder or information display. Focus lock is most...the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to select the center focus point. z Focus point Focus Lock Focus lock can also focus on a subject that the in-focus indicator (I) appears in the viewfinder. 46 Press J to initiate focus. Use the multi selector to select the focus point in...
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 AF-area modes other than e Auto-area, you can be in a focus point in the viewfinder or information display. Focus lock is most...the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to select the center focus point. z Focus point Focus Lock Focus lock can also focus on a subject that the in-focus indicator (I) appears in the viewfinder. 46 Press J to initiate focus. Use the multi selector to select the focus point in...
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... locked between the camera and the subject while focus lock is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button. z 3 Recompose the photograph and shoot. Focus will remain locked while the AE-L/AF-L button is in -focus indicator appears, and remain locked until you keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway (AF-S) or...
... locked between the camera and the subject while focus lock is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button. z 3 Recompose the photograph and shoot. Focus will remain locked while the AE-L/AF-L button is in -focus indicator appears, and remain locked until you keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway (AF-S) or...
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... subject (0 132). 49 After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release 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. confirm focus in -focus indicator may sometimes be displayed when the subject is displayed. A Focal...
... subject (0 132). 49 After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release 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. confirm focus in -focus indicator may sometimes be displayed when the subject is displayed. A Focal...
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... The self-timer and optional ML-L3 wireless remote control (0 167) can be focused by pressing the shutter-release button halfway (the shutter will not be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. 1 Mount the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Select a release mode (0 53). DK-5... eyepiece cap w 55 Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a tripod. Select self-...
... The self-timer and optional ML-L3 wireless remote control (0 167) can be focused by pressing the shutter-release button halfway (the shutter will not be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. 1 Mount the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Select a release mode (0 53). DK-5... eyepiece cap w 55 Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a tripod. Select self-...
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...released. If no operations are performed for about five minutes after selecting delayed remote or quick-response remote modes, the camera will automatically return to focus, and then press the button the rest of 5 m (16 ft.) or less, aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at the infrared ...L3. Self-timer mode: Press the shutterrelease button halfway to single frame or continuous mode, cancelling remote control mode. z Delayed remote and quick-response remote modes: From a distance of the way down to start if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the ...
...released. If no operations are performed for about five minutes after selecting delayed remote or quick-response remote modes, the camera will automatically return to focus, and then press the button the rest of 5 m (16 ft.) or less, aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at the infrared ...L3. Self-timer mode: Press the shutterrelease button halfway to single frame or continuous mode, cancelling remote control mode. z Delayed remote and quick-response remote modes: From a distance of the way down to start if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the ...
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...Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. t Shutter speed Aperture Command dial N(E) button Command dial 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. To take photographs in the viewfinder and information display shows whether the photograph would be under- Checking the exposure ...or over 2 EV 71 Shutter speed and aperture are exceeded, the indicator will flash. Aperture is selected by pressing the N (E) button and rotating the command dial: choose from values between the minimum and maximum for a long time-exposure (0 72).
...Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. t Shutter speed Aperture Command dial N(E) button Command dial 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. To take photographs in the viewfinder and information display shows whether the photograph would be under- Checking the exposure ...or over 2 EV 71 Shutter speed and aperture are exceeded, the indicator will flash. Aperture is selected by pressing the N (E) button and rotating the command dial: choose from values between the minimum and maximum for a long time-exposure (0 72).
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... the remote control all the way down. Time: Press the shutter-release button on the remote control all the way down . Keep the shutter-release button pressed until the button is pressed (delayed remote) and remain open immediately (quick-response remote) or two ... Bulb: Take your finger off the shutter-release button. The shutter will open until the exposure is equivalent to approximately 1/10 s. Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the way down . Shooting ends automatically after the shutter-release button is pressed a second time. 5 Close the...
... the remote control all the way down. Time: Press the shutter-release button on the remote control all the way down . Keep the shutter-release button pressed until the button is pressed (delayed remote) and remain open immediately (quick-response remote) or two ... Bulb: Take your finger off the shutter-release button. The shutter will open until the exposure is equivalent to approximately 1/10 s. Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the way down . Shooting ends automatically after the shutter-release button is pressed a second time. 5 Close the...
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... to meter a wide area of the following options and press J. N Spot Camera meters current focus point; use to L Matrix tone distribution, color, composition, and, with other modes, the camera selects the metering method automatically). 1 Place the cursor in the monitor, press the R button. with type G or D lenses (0 158), range information (3D color matrix metering...
... to meter a wide area of the following options and press J. N Spot Camera meters current focus point; use to L Matrix tone distribution, color, composition, and, with other modes, the camera selects the metering method automatically). 1 Place the cursor in the monitor, press the R button. with type G or D lenses (0 158), range information (3D color matrix metering...
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...Metering option in effect, an AE-L indicator will not produce the desired results. 2 Lock exposure. L Matrix metering will appear in the focus point, press the AE-L/AF-L button to recompose photographs after metering exposure: 1 Select M Center-weighted or N Spot metering (0 74). For information on changing the role ... program; 0 68) Shutter speed Aperture The metering method itself can also be changed while exposure lock is in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway. Keeping the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot.
...Metering option in effect, an AE-L indicator will not produce the desired results. 2 Lock exposure. L Matrix metering will appear in the focus point, press the AE-L/AF-L button to recompose photographs after metering exposure: 1 Select M Center-weighted or N Spot metering (0 74). For information on changing the role ... program; 0 68) Shutter speed Aperture The metering method itself can also be changed while exposure lock is in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway. Keeping the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot.