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... 347 Other accessories 355 Other accessories 352 ix Can I print the date on my photographs? Can I order professional prints? What software is available for my camera? Key phrase 0 Television playback 239 HDMI 241 Connecting to my computer? How do I print photos without a computer? How do I copy photos to a computer 224 Printing...? ❚❚ Viewing or Printing Photographs on Other Devices Question Can I print photographs? How do I view my photos on TV? What AC adapters, battery packs, remote cords, and viewfinder accessories are available for my...
... 347 Other accessories 355 Other accessories 352 ix Can I print the date on my photographs? Can I order professional prints? What software is available for my camera? Key phrase 0 Television playback 239 HDMI 241 Connecting to my computer? How do I print photos without a computer? How do I copy photos to a computer 224 Printing...? ❚❚ Viewing or Printing Photographs on Other Devices Question Can I print photographs? How do I view my photos on TV? What AC adapters, battery packs, remote cords, and viewfinder accessories are available for my...
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Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 3 4 X 5 7 8 6 9 10 A/V OUT 11 MIC 12 15 13 16 14 17 18 1 Built-in flash 171 10 A/V connector 239 2 Flash pop-up button 171 ... optional AC 4 Built-in microphone 59, 62 adapter EH-5a or EH-5 352 5 Flash sync terminal cover........... 347 14 USB connector 225, 229 6 Ten-pin remote terminal 15 Lens release button 27 cover 198, 356 16 Focus-mode selector 74, 83 7 Flash sync terminal 347 17 Meter coupling lever 387 8 Ten...
Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 3 4 X 5 7 8 6 9 10 A/V OUT 11 MIC 12 15 13 16 14 17 18 1 Built-in flash 171 10 A/V connector 239 2 Flash pop-up button 171 ... optional AC 4 Built-in microphone 59, 62 adapter EH-5a or EH-5 352 5 Flash sync terminal cover........... 347 14 USB connector 225, 229 6 Ten-pin remote terminal 15 Lens release button 27 cover 198, 356 16 Focus-mode selector 74, 83 7 Flash sync terminal 347 17 Meter coupling lever 387 8 Ten...
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...lacks contrast • The subject in green when the camera is used • The subject appears smaller than normal (phasedetection) autofocus. If the remote cord shutter-release button is taken. 51 In the following situations, the camera may sometimes be displayed in the focus point contains ...pressed halfway for over a second in tripod mode, it will not be unable to focus using contrast-detect autofocus: • The camera is not mounted on a remote cord (available separately; 5 Take the picture. Press the a button to focus. Press the shutter-release button the rest of sharply...
...lacks contrast • The subject in green when the camera is used • The subject appears smaller than normal (phasedetection) autofocus. If the remote cord shutter-release button is taken. 51 In the following situations, the camera may sometimes be displayed in the focus point contains ...pressed halfway for over a second in tripod mode, it will not be unable to focus using contrast-detect autofocus: • The camera is not mounted on a remote cord (available separately; 5 Take the picture. Press the a button to focus. Press the shutter-release button the rest of sharply...
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Mirror up Mode Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement, press the shutter-release button smoothly, or use an optional remote cord (0 356). The mirror lowers when shooting ends. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to raise...mode dial 2 Raise the mirror. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to MUP. A Mirror up mode. To prevent blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. k D Using the Viewfinder Note that autofocus, metering, and framing can not be taken automatically if no operations are...
Mirror up Mode Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement, press the shutter-release button smoothly, or use an optional remote cord (0 356). The mirror lowers when shooting ends. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to raise...mode dial 2 Raise the mirror. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to MUP. A Mirror up mode. To prevent blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. k D Using the Viewfinder Note that autofocus, metering, and framing can not be taken automatically if no operations are...
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... Long Time-Exposures Nikon recommends using an optional remote cord, attach it on a tripod or place it to prevent blur when the camera shutter-release button is pressed. I button Press the I button and rotate the main command dial until h is held down. If you are not using a remote cord, choose On... for Custom Setting d10 (Exposure delay mode, 0 278) to the camera. Note that noise and distortion may be present Z in the shooting menu (0 258). 2 Select exposure mode h....
... Long Time-Exposures Nikon recommends using an optional remote cord, attach it on a tripod or place it to prevent blur when the camera shutter-release button is pressed. I button Press the I button and rotate the main command dial until h is held down. If you are not using a remote cord, choose On... for Custom Setting d10 (Exposure delay mode, 0 278) to the camera. Note that noise and distortion may be present Z in the shooting menu (0 258). 2 Select exposure mode h....
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Press the shutter-release button on the camera or remote cord all the way down . Remove your finger from the shutter-release button to record the photograph. aperture: f/25 115 The shutter will remain open while the shutter-release button is selected. 4 Press the shutter-release button all the way down . Z Shutter speed: 35 s; The exposure indicators do not appear when "A" is pressed. 5 Release the shutter-release button. 3 Choose a shutter speed. While the exposure meters are active, rotate the main command dial until "A" appears in the shutter-speed displays.
Press the shutter-release button on the camera or remote cord all the way down . Remove your finger from the shutter-release button to record the photograph. aperture: f/25 115 The shutter will remain open while the shutter-release button is selected. 4 Press the shutter-release button all the way down . Z Shutter speed: 35 s; The exposure indicators do not appear when "A" is pressed. 5 Release the shutter-release button. 3 Choose a shutter speed. While the exposure meters are active, rotate the main command dial until "A" appears in the shutter-speed displays.
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... built-in flash, 0 283), FV lock can also be adjusted for details). A Using FV Lock with Optional Flash Units FV lock is also available with remote SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash units if (a) any of the built-in flash, flash group A, or flash group B is in...
... built-in flash, 0 283), FV lock can also be adjusted for details). A Using FV Lock with Optional Flash Units FV lock is also available with remote SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash units if (a) any of the built-in flash, flash group A, or flash group B is in...
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...; Using a GPS Unit A GPS unit can be recorded with the GP-1. t 198 The camera can be connected to the ten-pin remote terminal, allowing the current latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), and heading to be used with Nikon digital cameras. note that the GP-1 does not provide the compass heading), or with third...
...; Using a GPS Unit A GPS unit can be recorded with the GP-1. t 198 The camera can be connected to the ten-pin remote terminal, allowing the current latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), and heading to be used with Nikon digital cameras. note that the GP-1 does not provide the compass heading), or with third...
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... Garmin GPS units that conform to version 2.01 or 3.01 of the National Marine Electronics Association NMEA0183 data format can be connected to the camera's ten-pin remote terminal using a cable with a PC interface cable connector. These devices connect to NMEA mode (4800 baud). Before turning the... camera on, set the GPS device to the MC-35 using an MC-35 GPS adapter cord (available separately; 0 356). Operation has been confirmed with ...
... Garmin GPS units that conform to version 2.01 or 3.01 of the National Marine Electronics Association NMEA0183 data format can be connected to the camera's ten-pin remote terminal using a cable with a PC interface cable connector. These devices connect to NMEA mode (4800 baud). Before turning the... camera on, set the GPS device to the MC-35 using an MC-35 GPS adapter cord (available separately; 0 356). Operation has been confirmed with ...
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... flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is shown in flash. A "Manual" and "Repeating Flash" Y icons blink in flash as a master flash controlling one or more remote optional flash units (0 285). Option Description 1 TTL Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to be selected from TTL and Manual (Repeating flash and Commander...
... flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is shown in flash. A "Manual" and "Repeating Flash" Y icons blink in flash as a master flash controlling one or more remote optional flash units (0 285). Option Description 1 TTL Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to be selected from TTL and Manual (Repeating flash and Commander...
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... flash must be raised so that it can emit monitor pre-flashes. The options available are the same as a master flash controlling one or more remote optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash units in increments of 1/3 EV. Selecting this group do not fire. Choose flash compensation...
... flash must be raised so that it can emit monitor pre-flashes. The options available are the same as a master flash controlling one or more remote optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash units in increments of 1/3 EV. Selecting this group do not fire. Choose flash compensation...
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...-in flash. See the flash unit instruction manuals for Built-in flash. or Wireless remote less sensors on and set them to the channel selected in flash) 5 m/15 ft...the built-in flash>Mode, the builtin flash must be raised so that the maximum distance at which the remote flash units can be placed may vary with shooting conditions. 60 ° or less 10 m/33 ft...m/15 ft. Note that the camera flash-ready light and the flash-ready lights for all the remote flash units on flash units should face camera. FV lock (0 178) can be used if desired. Camera (built-in Step 4. Compose ...
...-in flash. See the flash unit instruction manuals for Built-in flash. or Wireless remote less sensors on and set them to the channel selected in flash) 5 m/15 ft...the built-in flash>Mode, the builtin flash must be raised so that the maximum distance at which the remote flash units can be placed may vary with shooting conditions. 60 ° or less 10 m/33 ft...m/15 ft. Note that the camera flash-ready light and the flash-ready lights for all the remote flash units on flash units should face camera. FV lock (0 178) can be used if desired. Camera (built-in Step 4. Compose ...
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... Mode. Although there is no limit on the number of remote flash units that direct light or strong reflections from the remote flash units do not enter the camera lens (in TTL mode) or the photocells on the remote flash units to the flash compensation values selected for Built-in... display when - - A The Flash Sync Mode Display M does not appear in the camera monitor. A Flash Compensation The flash compensation value selected with exposure. D Commander Mode Position the sensor windows on the remote flash units (AA mode), as this number, the light emitted by the builtin flash from...
... Mode. Although there is no limit on the number of remote flash units that direct light or strong reflections from the remote flash units do not enter the camera lens (in TTL mode) or the photocells on the remote flash units to the flash compensation values selected for Built-in... display when - - A The Flash Sync Mode Display M does not appear in the camera monitor. A Flash Compensation The flash compensation value selected with exposure. D Commander Mode Position the sensor windows on the remote flash units (AA mode), as this number, the light emitted by the builtin flash from...
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... head position); SB-900 with a flash. its range at 35 mm zoom head position; The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon's advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography. ❚❚ CLS-Compatible Flash Units The...is attached to the SB-900 when v or N (flash) is selected for white balance, the camera will automatically detect the filter and adjust white balance appropriately. 2 Controlled remotely with built-in flash in commander mode or using optional SB-900 or SB-800 flash unit or ...
... head position); SB-900 with a flash. its range at 35 mm zoom head position; The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon's advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography. ❚❚ CLS-Compatible Flash Units The...is attached to the SB-900 when v or N (flash) is selected for white balance, the camera will automatically detect the filter and adjust white balance appropriately. 2 Controlled remotely with built-in flash in commander mode or using optional SB-900 or SB-800 flash unit or ...
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... Non-CPU lens data. 5 Auto aperture (AA) is used with spot metering. 4 Selected with camera. 8 Select 1/320 s (Auto FP) or 1/250 s (Auto FP) for digital SLR ✔2 ✔2 ✔3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ AA Auto ...aperture ✔4 - - ✔5 ✔5 ✔5 - - Non-TTL auto (A) selected automatically if non-CPU lens is used regardless of mode selected with the above flash units: Flash unit Advanced Wireless Lighting Commander Remote...
... Non-CPU lens data. 5 Auto aperture (AA) is used with spot metering. 4 Selected with camera. 8 Select 1/320 s (Auto FP) or 1/250 s (Auto FP) for digital SLR ✔2 ✔2 ✔3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ AA Auto ...aperture ✔4 - - ✔5 ✔5 ✔5 - - Non-TTL auto (A) selected automatically if non-CPU lens is used regardless of mode selected with the above flash units: Flash unit Advanced Wireless Lighting Commander Remote...
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... allows Type I CompactFlash memory cards to protect the lens. See the filter manual for details. • Nikon Speedlights SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400 Optional flash • Nikon Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 units • Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 See page 348 for more information. •..., ND8S, ND400, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12). Filters • To prevent ghosting, use of SB-900 flash units mounted on the Water guards D300S, increasing the SB-900's splash resistance by other makers may interfere with autofocus or electronic range finding. • The...
... allows Type I CompactFlash memory cards to protect the lens. See the filter manual for details. • Nikon Speedlights SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400 Optional flash • Nikon Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 units • Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 See page 348 for more information. •..., ND8S, ND400, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12). Filters • To prevent ghosting, use of SB-900 flash units mounted on the Water guards D300S, increasing the SB-900's splash resistance by other makers may interfere with autofocus or electronic range finding. • The...
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... 308) on supported operating systems. • BF-1A Body Cap: The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and low-pass filter free of Nikon software. Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is not in place. See the websites listed on page xxiv for the latest information...Software Body cap • Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package with such advanced editing features as selection control points and an auto retouch brush. • Camera Control Pro 2: Control the camera remotely from a computer and save photographs directly to the Internet.
... 308) on supported operating systems. • BF-1A Body Cap: The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and low-pass filter free of Nikon software. Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is not in place. See the websites listed on page xxiv for the latest information...Software Body cap • Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package with such advanced editing features as selection control points and an auto retouch brush. • Camera Control Pro 2: Control the camera remotely from a computer and save photographs directly to the Internet.
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... used (all lengths are approximate): • Remote Cord MC-22: Remote shutter release with a tenpin remote terminal for connection to a remote shuttertriggering device, allowing control via PC cable supplied by manufacturer of up to reduce camera shake (length 80 cm/2 ft. 7 in.). • Remote Cord MC-36: Remote shutter release; Remote terminal accessories The D300S is not in use.
... used (all lengths are approximate): • Remote Cord MC-22: Remote shutter release with a tenpin remote terminal for connection to a remote shuttertriggering device, allowing control via PC cable supplied by manufacturer of up to reduce camera shake (length 80 cm/2 ft. 7 in.). • Remote Cord MC-36: Remote shutter release; Remote terminal accessories The D300S is not in use.
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...units except SB-400; Flash Flash control • TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or...is fired at full output Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built-in frame • Hand-held • Tripod: Contrast-detect...and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 as remotes; Auto FP High-Speed Sync and modeling illumination supported with all with fine tuning.
...units except SB-400; Flash Flash control • TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or...is fired at full output Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built-in frame • Hand-held • Tripod: Contrast-detect...and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 as remotes; Auto FP High-Speed Sync and modeling illumination supported with all with fine tuning.
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... source n Battery One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL3e battery 390 camera monitor turns off when HDMI cable is on external device while camera monitor is connected Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter) Ten-pin remote terminal Can be used to connect optional remote control, GP-1 GPS unit, or GPS device compliant with...
... source n Battery One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL3e battery 390 camera monitor turns off when HDMI cable is on external device while camera monitor is connected Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter) Ten-pin remote terminal Can be used to connect optional remote control, GP-1 GPS unit, or GPS device compliant with...