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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 Safety" (0 xi-xvi). i The Index Search by function ... word. ➜ 0 194-196 i Error Messages ➜ 0 183-185 If a warning is available from the "question and answer" index. Help Use the camera's on menu items and other topics. i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? See page 11 for help on -board help feature for details. Where to Find It Find what you want...
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 Safety" (0 xi-xvi). i The Index Search by function ... word. ➜ 0 194-196 i Error Messages ➜ 0 183-185 If a warning is available from the "question and answer" index. Help Use the camera's on menu items and other topics. i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? See page 11 for help on -board help feature for details. Where to Find It Find what you want...
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... more shots can I display a framing grid in another language? How many more information about a photo? Can I take with this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera Displays Question What do I keep the displays from turning off timers 130 Language 127 LCD brightness 125 Framing grid 132 Photo information 92-96 ii...
... more shots can I display a framing grid in another language? How many more information about a photo? Can I take with this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera Displays Question What do I keep the displays from turning off timers 130 Language 127 LCD brightness 125 Framing grid 132 Photo information 92-96 ii...
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How do I shoot a series of the camera? Can I take pictures with a small file size for e-mail? Can I take pictures for different scenes? How do I choose the focus point? How do I use the optional remote control? How do I turn off 58-60 AF-assist illuminator 122 Release mode 53-...mode 27 Flash off the light on the memory card? How do I get more pictures on the front of photos in quick succession? How can I use the GUIDE position on a subject that is exposure? How do I suggest motion by blurring moving objects? How do I "freeze" motion? How do I...
How do I shoot a series of the camera? Can I take pictures with a small file size for e-mail? Can I take pictures for different scenes? How do I choose the focus point? How do I use the optional remote control? How do I turn off 58-60 AF-assist illuminator 122 Release mode 53-...mode 27 Flash off the light on the memory card? How do I get more pictures on the front of photos in quick succession? How can I use the GUIDE position on a subject that is exposure? How do I suggest motion by blurring moving objects? How do I "freeze" motion? How do I...
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Can I view photos on my photos? How do I print photos? Can I copy a photo to use as a base for a painting? Can I create retouched copies of recording on a TV? How do I order professional prints? Can I print the date of photos? How do... Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to a computer? How do I delete unwanted photos? How do I remove "red-eye"? Can I view photos in on the camera? Key phrase Playback Deleting photos Playback zoom Protect Slide show ? ❚❚ Viewing, Retouching, and Printing Photographs Question How do I view photographs on photos during...
Can I view photos on my photos? How do I print photos? Can I copy a photo to use as a base for a painting? Can I create retouched copies of recording on a TV? How do I order professional prints? Can I print the date of photos? How do... Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to a computer? How do I delete unwanted photos? How do I remove "red-eye"? Can I view photos in on the camera? Key phrase Playback Deleting photos Playback zoom Protect Slide show ? ❚❚ Viewing, Retouching, and Printing Photographs Question How do I view photographs on photos during...
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...Is there a quick way to 1? How do I set the camera clock? How do I go to for a menu or message? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use ? How do I reset file numbering to access recently-used settings? What lenses can I use the menus? Who do I keep the file number from being... date 18, 127 File number sequence 133 Recent settings 155 ❚❚ Miscellaneous Question What do I do I clean the camera? What software is available for my camera? How do with the eyepiece cap? How do I restore default settings? What other accessories are available for my...
...Is there a quick way to 1? How do I set the camera clock? How do I go to for a menu or message? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use ? How do I reset file numbering to access recently-used settings? What lenses can I use the menus? Who do I keep the file number from being... date 18, 127 File number sequence 133 Recent settings 155 ❚❚ Miscellaneous Question What do I do I clean the camera? What software is available for my camera? How do with the eyepiece cap? How do I restore default settings? What other accessories are available for my...
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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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...accidentally. To prevent possible injury, read them. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. xi A Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light ...by a qualified technician. In the event of children Failure to observe the precautions listed in this equipment. A Observe caution when using the flash • Using the camera with the flash in close to the subject's eyes could result in the presence of a fall or other objects could cause...
...accidentally. To prevent possible injury, read them. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. xi A Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light ...by a qualified technician. In the event of children Failure to observe the precautions listed in this equipment. A Observe caution when using the flash • Using the camera with the flash in close to the subject's eyes could result in the presence of a fall or other objects could cause...
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...battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Failure to cool. • Discontinue use immediately should you are prone to -AC inverters. A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the ...insulation be sure to maintain compliance with product regulations. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in or expose to a Nikon-authorized service representative for use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with wet hands...
...battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Failure to cool. • Discontinue use immediately should you are prone to -AC inverters. A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the ...insulation be sure to maintain compliance with product regulations. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in or expose to a Nikon-authorized service representative for use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with wet hands...
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... and without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the ... means, without prior notice. • Nikon will not occur in the U.S.A. Notices ...use of this product. • While every effort has been made to this device and used...digital device, pursuant to the attention of the Nikon representative in your equipment. Using other reproductive harm. correct the interference by Nikon...approved by Nikon may cause harmful interference to Interface Cables Use the interface...equipment. This Modifications equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning...
... and without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the ... means, without prior notice. • Nikon will not occur in the U.S.A. Notices ...use of this product. • While every effort has been made to this device and used...digital device, pursuant to the attention of the Nikon representative in your equipment. Using other reproductive harm. correct the interference by Nikon...approved by Nikon may cause harmful interference to Interface Cables Use the interface...equipment. This Modifications equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning...
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... include complex electronic circuitry. The following apply only to users in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this symbol or not, are designed to be recovered ...from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with Canadian ICES-003. Disposing of Data Storage Devices...
... include complex electronic circuitry. The following apply only to users in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this symbol or not, are designed to be recovered ...from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with Canadian ICES-003. Disposing of Data Storage Devices...
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Do not use this product for business use by a company. 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 by law from...
Do not use this product for business use by a company. 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 by law from...
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... engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. information that default settings are used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three...
... engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. information that default settings are used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three...
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... 130). For information on choosing whether information is displayed when the shutterrelease button is replaced by pressing the R button. Some items can be adjusted using the multi selector and press J to view options for 8 s (the default value). P button A The Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays X...release is pressed or if no operations are performed for the highlighted item. see Info display format, (0 125). Highlight items using the command dial and camera buttons (0 8). The information display can also be restored by an image of shutter speed and aperture. A See Also ...
... 130). For information on choosing whether information is displayed when the shutterrelease button is replaced by pressing the R button. Some items can be adjusted using the multi selector and press J to view options for 8 s (the default value). P button A The Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays X...release is pressed or if no operations are performed for the highlighted item. see Info display format, (0 125). Highlight items using the command dial and camera buttons (0 8). The information display can also be restored by an image of shutter speed and aperture. A See Also ...
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... display Choose an aperture (mode M; 0 71). 8 Mode M Mode A Command dial Information display + E button Command dial Information display 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 P Command dial Information display Choose an aperture (mode A; 0 70). Choose a shutter...
... display Choose an aperture (mode M; 0 71). 8 Mode M Mode A Command dial Information display + E button Command dial Information display 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 P Command dial Information display Choose an aperture (mode A; 0 70). Choose a shutter...
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Viewfinder 10 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. Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on.
Viewfinder 10 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. Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on.
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Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 1 or 3 to navigate the camera menus. Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to select the desired menu. Press the G button to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. G button 12 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 display the menus. 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. 3 Select a menu.
Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 1 or 3 to navigate the camera menus. Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to select the desired menu. Press the G button to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. G button 12 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 display the menus. 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. 3 Select a menu.
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... when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. Insert the battery as shown in . Remove the battery and unplug the charger. First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is powered by an EN-EL9a rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). About one hour and forty minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when... power cable into an electrical outlet. 2 Remove the terminal cover. To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-23 quick charger before use.
... when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. Insert the battery as shown in . Remove the battery and unplug the charger. First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is powered by an EN-EL9a rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). About one hour and forty minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when... power cable into an electrical outlet. 2 Remove the terminal cover. To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-23 quick charger before use.
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...Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xi-xii and 174-175 of this manual. Battery capacity may be hot immediately after use. Insert the battery as shown at low temperatures. The battery may temporarily drop if the battery is charged at right. 4 Close ...the battery-chamber cover. Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Power switch 2 Open the battery-chamber cover. Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off before recharging. A Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the...
...Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xi-xii and 174-175 of this manual. Battery capacity may be hot immediately after use. Insert the battery as shown at low temperatures. The battery may temporarily drop if the battery is charged at right. 4 Close ...the battery-chamber cover. Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Power switch 2 Open the battery-chamber cover. Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off before recharging. A Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the...
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...lens cap and the camera body cap. A-M mode switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 17) 3 Attach the lens. Attach a Lens Care should be taken to press the lensrelease button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). The lens generally used in this manual ...for autofocus with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount (q). Being careful not to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is not available with autofocus motors....
...lens cap and the camera body cap. A-M mode switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 17) 3 Attach the lens. Attach a Lens Care should be taken to press the lensrelease button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). The lens generally used in this manual ...for autofocus with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount (q). Being careful not to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is not available with autofocus motors....