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... white balance bracketing 14 AE-L/AF-L button assignment .........296 sequence 121, 125 15 Picture Control indicator 155 Focal length (non-CPU lenses) ..... 197 16 Long exposure noise reduction Color temperature 141 indicator 258 5 Color temperature indicator ......... 141 17 Custom settings bank 262 6 Aperture stop indicator 110 18 Auto-area AF indicator 77 7 Aperture...
... white balance bracketing 14 AE-L/AF-L button assignment .........296 sequence 121, 125 15 Picture Control indicator 155 Focal length (non-CPU lenses) ..... 197 16 Long exposure noise reduction Color temperature 141 indicator 258 5 Color temperature indicator ......... 141 17 Custom settings bank 262 6 Aperture stop indicator 110 18 Auto-area AF indicator 77 7 Aperture...
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... button assignment 292 2 High ISO noise reduction........... 259 7 AE-L/AF-L button assignment..... 296 3 Active D-Lighting 164 8 Picture Control 154 4 Color space 166 9 Long exposure noise 5 Depth-of-field preview button reduction 258 assignment 296 10 Custom settings bank 262 A Tool Tips A tool tip giving the name of -field preview button, Fn button, and...
... button assignment 292 2 High ISO noise reduction........... 259 7 AE-L/AF-L button assignment..... 296 3 Active D-Lighting 164 8 Picture Control 154 4 Color space 166 9 Long exposure noise 5 Depth-of-field preview button reduction 258 assignment 296 10 Custom settings bank 262 A Tool Tips A tool tip giving the name of -field preview button, Fn button, and...
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... produced by the lens during shooting using contrast-detect AF. • Hand-held: The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response to changes in the Movie settings > Microphone menu (0 62). 2 Press the a button. a button 58 Focus can ...be adjusted during focusing or vibration reduction. G button To display the menus, press the G button. D The 0 Icon A 0 icon indicates that has a stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter). Before recording, choose a Picture Control...
... produced by the lens during shooting using contrast-detect AF. • Hand-held: The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response to changes in the Movie settings > Microphone menu (0 62). 2 Press the a button. a button 58 Focus can ...be adjusted during focusing or vibration reduction. G button To display the menus, press the G button. D The 0 Icon A 0 icon indicates that has a stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter). Before recording, choose a Picture Control...
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... devices and software. T Monochrome Take monochrome photographs. 1 Select Set Picture Control. Recommended for photographs that will later be extensively processed or retouched. Choose for natural results. G button 2 Select a Picture Control. Minimal processing for R Neutral photographs that emphasize primary colors. Highlight Set Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2. Picture Controls Nikon's unique Picture Control system makes it possible to the subject or...
... devices and software. T Monochrome Take monochrome photographs. 1 Select Set Picture Control. Recommended for photographs that will later be extensively processed or retouched. Choose for natural results. G button 2 Select a Picture Control. Minimal processing for R Neutral photographs that emphasize primary colors. Highlight Set Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2. Picture Controls Nikon's unique Picture Control system makes it possible to the subject or...
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... combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to choose a value (0 157). Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting and press 4 or 2 to individual settings. 1 Select a Picture Control. Choose a balanced combination of settings. Default settings can be restored by an asterisk ("U") in the Set Picture Control menu (0 154) and press 2. 2 Adjust settings. Highlight the desired Picture Control in the Set Picture Control menu. 156...
... combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to choose a value (0 157). Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting and press 4 or 2 to individual settings. 1 Select a Picture Control. Choose a balanced combination of settings. Default settings can be restored by an asterisk ("U") in the Set Picture Control menu (0 154) and press 2. 2 Adjust settings. Highlight the desired Picture Control in the Set Picture Control menu. 156...
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...Filter effects Simulate the effect of outlines. Does not affect exposure. For example, choosing positive values for enhanced brightness. Control the vividness of scene, or choose from values between -3 and +3 (choose lower values to prevent highlights in portrait ... monochrome photographs from Off, yellow, orange, red, and green (0 158). Not available with Neutral, Monochrome, or custom Picture Controls. ❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option Description Choose from options between 0 (no sharpening) and 9 (the higher the value, the greater the Manual adjustments...
...Filter effects Simulate the effect of outlines. Does not affect exposure. For example, choosing positive values for enhanced brightness. Control the vividness of scene, or choose from values between -3 and +3 (choose lower values to prevent highlights in portrait ... monochrome photographs from Off, yellow, orange, red, and green (0 158). Not available with Neutral, Monochrome, or custom Picture Controls. ❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option Description Choose from options between 0 (no sharpening) and 9 (the higher the value, the greater the Manual adjustments...
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... setting. A Previous Settings The line under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for best results. A The Picture Control Grid Pressing the W button in this as a reference J when adjusting settings. A Filter Effects (Monochrome Only) The options in Step 2 displays a Picture Control ...lost when Active D-Lighting is selected). Any manual adjustments currently in the frame. D "A" (Auto) Results for Picture Controls that the effects achieved with exposure and the position of the grid. The icons for auto contrast and saturation ...
... setting. A Previous Settings The line under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for best results. A The Picture Control Grid Pressing the W button in this as a reference J when adjusting settings. A Filter Effects (Monochrome Only) The options in Step 2 displays a Picture Control ...lost when Active D-Lighting is selected). Any manual adjustments currently in the frame. D "A" (Auto) Results for Picture Controls that the effects achieved with exposure and the position of the grid. The icons for auto contrast and saturation ...
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... dialog shown at right will appear in the Picture Control list. 161 The new Picture Control will be edited to 19 characters as described on page 255. By area Name area default, new Picture Controls are complete. 5 Select a destination. 4 Edit the selected Picture Control. Press J when settings are named by adding a two-digit number (assigned automatically) to the name of...
... dialog shown at right will appear in the Picture Control list. 161 The new Picture Control will be edited to 19 characters as described on page 255. By area Name area default, new Picture Controls are complete. 5 Select a destination. 4 Edit the selected Picture Control. Press J when settings are named by adding a two-digit number (assigned automatically) to the name of...
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...the retouch menu optimizes dynamic range in exposure mode h, however, Y Auto is selected, the camera will automatically adjust Active D-Lighting according to record images. If Y Auto is equivalent to Q Normal). The Brightness and Contrast Picture Control settings (0 157) can not be adjusted while active D-Lighting is in photographs taken at high ... menu and press 2. 2 Choose an option. Highlight Y Auto, Z Extra high, P High, Q Normal, R Low, or Off and press J. See page 129 for Custom Setting e5 (Auto bracketing set, 0 289), the camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of shots.
...the retouch menu optimizes dynamic range in exposure mode h, however, Y Auto is selected, the camera will automatically adjust Active D-Lighting according to record images. If Y Auto is equivalent to Q Normal). The Brightness and Contrast Picture Control settings (0 157) can not be adjusted while active D-Lighting is in photographs taken at high ... menu and press 2. 2 Choose an option. Highlight Y Auto, Z Extra high, P High, Q Normal, R Low, or Off and press J. See page 129 for Custom Setting e5 (Auto bracketing set, 0 289), the camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of shots.
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The following shooting-menu options will also be restored. A See Also See page 368 for the Picture Control will also be reset (0 254). Option Image quality Image size Default JPEG Normal Large Option White balance ISO sensitivity * Fine-tuning off. Settings in the bank currently selected using the Shooting menu bank option will be reset. Only settings in the remaining banks are unaffected. Default Auto * 200 If the current Picture Control has been modified, existing settings for a list of default settings. t 183
The following shooting-menu options will also be restored. A See Also See page 368 for the Picture Control will also be reset (0 254). Option Image quality Image size Default JPEG Normal Large Option White balance ISO sensitivity * Fine-tuning off. Settings in the bank currently selected using the Shooting menu bank option will be reset. Only settings in the remaining banks are unaffected. Default Auto * 200 If the current Picture Control has been modified, existing settings for a list of default settings. t 183
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... slot selection Secondary slot function Image quality Image size JPEG compression NEF (RAW) recording White balance Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control Color space Active D-Lighting Long exp. NR High ISO NR ISO sensitivity settings Live view mode Multiple exposure Movie settings Interval timer shooting 0 254 256 256 258 72 72 68 71 70 70 134 154...
... slot selection Secondary slot function Image quality Image size JPEG compression NEF (RAW) recording White balance Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control Color space Active D-Lighting Long exp. NR High ISO NR ISO sensitivity settings Live view mode Multiple exposure Movie settings Interval timer shooting 0 254 256 256 258 72 72 68 71 70 70 134 154...
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... exposure, and modifications to Picture Controls (quick adjust and other banks, allowing the user to switch instantly from the bank menu. A Shooting Menu Bank The current menu bank is selected. Different combinations of shooting menu banks shown in the bank even when the camera is turned off, and will... as described below. A descriptive caption can be viewed by selecting the appropriate bank from one combination to settings in one of the four banks and set the camera to these settings. The default names for the four shooting menu banks are stored in one bank have no effect on...
... exposure, and modifications to Picture Controls (quick adjust and other banks, allowing the user to switch instantly from the bank menu. A Shooting Menu Bank The current menu bank is selected. Different combinations of shooting menu banks shown in the bank even when the camera is turned off, and will... as described below. A descriptive caption can be viewed by selecting the appropriate bank from one combination to settings in one of the four banks and set the camera to these settings. The default names for the four shooting menu banks are stored in one bank have no effect on...
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...quality Image size JPEG compression NEF (RAW) recording Shooting (all banks) All Custom Settings except Reset custom settings U 310 Save/Load Settings G button ➜ B Setup menu Select Save settings to save the following settings to the memory card, or to the memory card in the primary card slot ... (if the memory card is full, an error will be displayed; 0 381). NR High ISO NR ISO sensitivity settings Live view mode Movie settings Custom settings (all banks) White balance (with fine tuning and presets d-0-d-4) Set Picture Control Color space Active D-Lighting Long exp.
...quality Image size JPEG compression NEF (RAW) recording Shooting (all banks) All Custom Settings except Reset custom settings U 310 Save/Load Settings G button ➜ B Setup menu Select Save settings to save the following settings to the memory card, or to the memory card in the primary card slot ... (if the memory card is full, an error will be displayed; 0 381). NR High ISO NR ISO sensitivity settings Live view mode Movie settings Custom settings (all banks) White balance (with fine tuning and presets d-0-d-4) Set Picture Control Color space Active D-Lighting Long exp.
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3 Adjust NEF (RAW) processing settings. Choose image quality (0 68), image size (0 71), white balance (0 134), exposure compensation (0 118), a Picture Control (0 154; note that exposure compensation increments differ from those used in shooting mode. To exit without copying the photograph, press ...the G button. U 328 Note that white balance is not available with multiple exposures or pictures created with image overlay and that the Picture Control grid can not be displayed) and high ISO noise reduction (0 259), and color space (0 166) for the JPEG...
3 Adjust NEF (RAW) processing settings. Choose image quality (0 68), image size (0 71), white balance (0 134), exposure compensation (0 118), a Picture Control (0 154; note that exposure compensation increments differ from those used in shooting mode. To exit without copying the photograph, press ...the G button. U 328 Note that white balance is not available with multiple exposures or pictures created with image overlay and that the Picture Control grid can not be displayed) and high ISO noise reduction (0 259), and color space (0 166) for the JPEG...
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... including the MW-2 radio control set, MT-2 intervalometer, and ML-2 modulite control set (length 20 cm/8 in.). • GPS Unit GP-1 (0 198): Record latitude, longitude, altitude, and UTC time with pictures. • GPS Adapter Cord MC-35 (0 198): Connects GPS devices to D300S via sound or electronic signals...release with photographs (length 35 cm/1 ft. 2 in.). • Modulite Remote Control Set ML-3: Allows infrared remote control at a time (length 3 m/9 ft. 10 in.). • Connecting Cord MC-23: Connects two cameras for simultaneous operation (length 40 cm/1 ft. 4 in.). • Adapter ...
... including the MW-2 radio control set, MT-2 intervalometer, and ML-2 modulite control set (length 20 cm/8 in.). • GPS Unit GP-1 (0 198): Record latitude, longitude, altitude, and UTC time with pictures. • GPS Adapter Cord MC-35 (0 198): Connects GPS devices to D300S via sound or electronic signals...release with photographs (length 35 cm/1 ft. 2 in.). • Modulite Remote Control Set ML-3: Allows infrared remote control at a time (length 3 m/9 ft. 10 in.). • Connecting Cord MC-23: Connects two cameras for simultaneous operation (length 40 cm/1 ft. 4 in.). • Adapter ...
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... D300S Off Show next Off 2s ❚❚ Shooting Menu Defaults 1 Option File naming (0 258) Primary slot selection (0 72) Secondary slot function (0 72) Image quality (0 68) Image size (0 71) JPEG compression (0 70) NEF (RAW) recording (0 70) Type NEF (RAW) bit depth White balance (0 134) Fine tuning (0 137) Choose color temp. (0 141) Set Picture Control...
... D300S Off Show next Off 2s ❚❚ Shooting Menu Defaults 1 Option File naming (0 258) Primary slot selection (0 72) Secondary slot function (0 72) Image quality (0 68) Image size (0 71) JPEG compression (0 70) NEF (RAW) recording (0 70) Type NEF (RAW) bit depth White balance (0 134) Fine tuning (0 137) Choose color temp. (0 141) Set Picture Control...
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... appear in long time-exposures: turn long exposure noise reduction on when shooting at a shutter speed of "A" (0 258). AF-assist illuminator does not light: • Camera is in photos: • Choose lower ISO sensitivity or use ; Photos not recorded in live view mode: • Sound of shutter (0 54). • Unless ... created with continued use high ISO noise reduction (0 96, 259). • Shutter speed is too dark or too bright (0 145). Illuminator may become hot with D300S (0 148). 375 wait for lamp to match light source (0 134). • Adjust Set Picture Control settings (0 154).
... appear in long time-exposures: turn long exposure noise reduction on when shooting at a shutter speed of "A" (0 258). AF-assist illuminator does not light: • Camera is in photos: • Choose lower ISO sensitivity or use ; Photos not recorded in live view mode: • Sound of shutter (0 54). • Unless ... created with continued use high ISO noise reduction (0 96, 259). • Shutter speed is too dark or too bright (0 145). Illuminator may become hot with D300S (0 148). 375 wait for lamp to match light source (0 134). • Adjust Set Picture Control settings (0 154).
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... of photographs, choose a setting other makes of Picture Control differ from image to choose photo information displayed, or change settings for sharpening, contrast, or saturation. Sound is not recorded with Off selected for image quality (0 68). • Multiple exposure mode is in effect (0 187). Can not view pictures recorded with other cameras: Pictures recorded with D300S (0 316). Can...
... of photographs, choose a setting other makes of Picture Control differ from image to choose photo information displayed, or change settings for sharpening, contrast, or saturation. Sound is not recorded with Off selected for image quality (0 68). • Multiple exposure mode is in effect (0 187). Can not view pictures recorded with other cameras: Pictures recorded with D300S (0 316). Can...
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...Computer displays NEF (RAW) images differently from the memory card using Nikon Transfer: Operating system is not correct: Set camera clock (0 29). Use ViewNX (supplied) or optional Nikon software such as Capture NX 2 (available separately). Note that HDMI...pictures to computer and print using ViewNX (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 355). Transfer pictures from camera: Third-party software does not display effects of settings or when no memory card is inserted. Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available at certain combinations of Picture Controls...
...Computer displays NEF (RAW) images differently from the memory card using Nikon Transfer: Operating system is not correct: Set camera clock (0 29). Use ViewNX (supplied) or optional Nikon software such as Capture NX 2 (available separately). Note that HDMI...pictures to computer and print using ViewNX (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 355). Transfer pictures from camera: Third-party software does not display effects of settings or when no memory card is inserted. Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available at certain combinations of Picture Controls...
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...External microphone 58, 62 Eye-Fi upload 313 F File information 208 File naming 258 File number sequence 277 Filter effects 322 Filter effects (Set Picture Control 157, 158 Fine tune optimal exposure 272 Firmware version 314 Flash 171, 175, 177, 178 Flash (White balance 134 Flash bracketing 120..., 289, 290 Flash cntrl for built-in flash 283 Flash compensation 177 Flash control 170 Flash mode 175 Flash only (Auto bracketing set 120, 289 Flash range 174 Flash ready indicator.......... 92, 171, 179 Flash shutter speed 282 Flash sync speed...
...External microphone 58, 62 Eye-Fi upload 313 F File information 208 File naming 258 File number sequence 277 Filter effects 322 Filter effects (Set Picture Control 157, 158 Fine tune optimal exposure 272 Firmware version 314 Flash 171, 175, 177, 178 Flash (White balance 134 Flash bracketing 120..., 289, 290 Flash cntrl for built-in flash 283 Flash compensation 177 Flash control 170 Flash mode 175 Flash only (Auto bracketing set 120, 289 Flash range 174 Flash ready indicator.......... 92, 171, 179 Flash shutter speed 282 Flash sync speed...
