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... a menu or message? Retouching Photographs How do I create retouched copies of RAW (NEF) photos? What do I do I print photos? How do I use the menus? What lenses can I use ? How do I display a framing grid in the information display? Can I use ? How do I set the camera clock? How do I restore default settings...
... a menu or message? Retouching Photographs How do I create retouched copies of RAW (NEF) photos? What do I do I print photos? How do I use the menus? What lenses can I use ? How do I display a framing grid in the information display? Can I use ? How do I set the camera clock? How do I restore default settings...
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... Miniature Effect ...162 Selective Color ...163 Side-by-side Comparison 165 m Recent Settings ...166 Technical Notes 167 Compatible Lenses...167 Compatible CPU Lenses ...167 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 169 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 172 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 173 Other Accessories...176 Approved Memory Cards 177 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter...
... Miniature Effect ...162 Selective Color ...163 Side-by-side Comparison 165 m Recent Settings ...166 Technical Notes 167 Compatible Lenses...167 Compatible CPU Lenses ...167 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 169 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 172 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 173 Other Accessories...176 Approved Memory Cards 177 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter...
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...For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. A Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as lenses or optional flash ...units, should be serviced once every three to five years (note that may result from the Nikon representative in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. See the...
...For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. A Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as lenses or optional flash ...units, should be serviced once every three to five years (note that may result from the Nikon representative in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. See the...
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... the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. 3 Attach the lens. D Autofocus Autofocus is not available with other AF lenses (0 167). 14 The lens generally used in the camera's bayonet mount (q). Keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the... camera body, position the lens in this manual for autofocus with autofocus motors. Autofocus is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with manual override). Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is ...
... the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. 3 Attach the lens. D Autofocus Autofocus is not available with other AF lenses (0 167). 14 The lens generally used in the camera's bayonet mount (q). Keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the... camera body, position the lens in this manual for autofocus with autofocus motors. Autofocus is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with manual override). Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is ...
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... vibration reduction is active, the image in effect. Turn vibration reduction off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens...built-in the viewfinder to stabilize before shooting. 15 D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with the user and shooting conditions). If power to the ... to ON. ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR), which reduces blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is panned...
... vibration reduction is active, the image in effect. Turn vibration reduction off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens...built-in the viewfinder to stabilize before shooting. 15 D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with the user and shooting conditions). If power to the ... to ON. ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR), which reduces blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is panned...
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... subject into clear focus in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to the viewfinder, be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 176). 20 Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 X Turn the camera on. 3 Focus...
... subject into clear focus in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to the viewfinder, be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 176). 20 Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 X Turn the camera on. 3 Focus...
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... white balance to take bright (high key) or dark (low key) photos. Reduce blur Adjust auto ISO sensitivity control for poorly lit subjects or telephoto lenses. * Affects other Advanced operation items. To restore default settings, turn the camera off and then on again. Take bright photos * % Take dark (low key) photos...
... white balance to take bright (high key) or dark (low key) photos. Reduce blur Adjust auto ISO sensitivity control for poorly lit subjects or telephoto lenses. * Affects other Advanced operation items. To restore default settings, turn the camera off and then on again. Take bright photos * % Take dark (low key) photos...
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... may be briefly disabled to protect the flash after a short pause. 49 A Flash Modes The flash modes listed on the lenses that can not be used in the macro range of zoom lenses with the built-in flash, see page 170. The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m (2 ft) and can be used...
... may be briefly disabled to protect the flash after a short pause. 49 A Flash Modes The flash modes listed on the lenses that can not be used in the macro range of zoom lenses with the built-in flash, see page 170. The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m (2 ft) and can be used...
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Type G lenses are not equipped with different combinations of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description P Programmed auto (0 54) Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for ...
Type G lenses are not equipped with different combinations of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description P Programmed auto (0 54) Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for ...
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...if e Auto- use to center area. Press the P button again to tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G or D lenses (0 168), distance information (3D color matrix metering II; recommended when using filters with other modes, the camera selects the metering method automatically).... display 3 Choose a metering method. Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other CPU lenses, the camera uses color matrix metering II, which does not include 3D distance information). Camera uses 420-pixel RGB sensor L Matrix metering to...
...if e Auto- use to center area. Press the P button again to tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G or D lenses (0 168), distance information (3D color matrix metering II; recommended when using filters with other modes, the camera selects the metering method automatically).... display 3 Choose a metering method. Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other CPU lenses, the camera uses color matrix metering II, which does not include 3D distance information). Camera uses 420-pixel RGB sensor L Matrix metering to...
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..., the viewfinder shows ISO-AUTO and the information display ISO-A. Use the Noise reduction option in combination with slow sync flash modes (available with CPU lenses) is chosen for auto ISO sensitivity can not be raised automatically when auto ISO sensitivity control is altered from selecting slow shutter speeds. 129 ISO...
..., the viewfinder shows ISO-AUTO and the information display ISO-A. Use the Noise reduction option in combination with slow sync flash modes (available with CPU lenses) is chosen for auto ISO sensitivity can not be raised automatically when auto ISO sensitivity control is altered from selecting slow shutter speeds. 129 ISO...
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... photographs i that will be printed with ExifPrint, the direct printing option on some household printers, or kiosk printing or other lenses. Color Space G button ➜ C shooting menu The color space determines the gamut of colors available for photographs that will... represent them in a digital image file. A Nikon Software ViewNX 2 (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automatically select the correct color space when opening photographs created with type G and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses excluded); A Color Space Color spaces define the ...
... photographs i that will be printed with ExifPrint, the direct printing option on some household printers, or kiosk printing or other lenses. Color Space G button ➜ C shooting menu The color space determines the gamut of colors available for photographs that will... represent them in a digital image file. A Nikon Software ViewNX 2 (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automatically select the correct color space when opening photographs created with type G and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses excluded); A Color Space Color spaces define the ...
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... elevated and ISO sensitivity is chosen for information on page 187. e (Auto-area AF) is high roughly doubles; AF-S is selected for restrictions on the lenses that performed when On is used with AF assist. 131 the amount of the following conditions are met: On 1. See page 171 for focus mode...
... elevated and ISO sensitivity is chosen for information on page 187. e (Auto-area AF) is high roughly doubles; AF-S is selected for restrictions on the lenses that performed when On is used with AF assist. 131 the amount of the following conditions are met: On 1. See page 171 for focus mode...
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..., and Standby timer. A grid pattern is displayed when reference images are complete, highlight Done and press J. F Custom Choose separate delays for photographs taken with different lenses or at right will not turn off automatically when the camera is connected to a computer or printer via USB. 140 Long 1 min. 20 s 20 min...
..., and Standby timer. A grid pattern is displayed when reference images are complete, highlight Done and press J. F Custom Choose separate delays for photographs taken with different lenses or at right will not turn off automatically when the camera is connected to a computer or printer via USB. 140 Long 1 min. 20 s 20 min...
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...five degrees in more of the selected image. D-Lighting is for use only with pictures taken with type G and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses. 159 Straighten G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a straightened copy of the edges being cropped out). note ... amount of approximately 0.25 degrees, 4 to playback without creating a copy. Quick Retouch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with other lenses excluded). Press J to copy the photograph, or press K to exit to reduce pin- A Viewing Resized Copies Playback zoom may not be available ...
...five degrees in more of the selected image. D-Lighting is for use only with pictures taken with type G and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses. 159 Straighten G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a straightened copy of the edges being cropped out). note ... amount of approximately 0.25 degrees, 4 to playback without creating a copy. Quick Retouch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with other lenses excluded). Press J to copy the photograph, or press K to exit to reduce pin- A Viewing Resized Copies Playback zoom may not be available ...
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... z - ✔ z2 AI-P NIKKOR - Focus manually until image in focus. 8 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. Compatible Lenses Compatible CPU Lenses This camera supports autofocus with other than the maximum aperture is not in viewfinder photography: Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory MF (with...be used . 5 AF-S or AF-I teleconverter 5 z6 z6 zz z z - The following table lists the features available with compatible lenses in focus. z 2, 3 AF-S/AF-I lens required. 6 With maximum effective aperture of the lens. 167 Vibration Reduction (VR) ...
... z - ✔ z2 AI-P NIKKOR - Focus manually until image in focus. 8 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. Compatible Lenses Compatible CPU Lenses This camera supports autofocus with other than the maximum aperture is not in viewfinder photography: Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory MF (with...be used . 5 AF-S or AF-I teleconverter 5 z6 z6 zz z z - The following table lists the features available with compatible lenses in focus. z 2, 3 AF-S/AF-I lens required. 6 With maximum effective aperture of the lens. 167 Vibration Reduction (VR) ...
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Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens n 168 A Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel.
Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens n 168 A Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel.
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... Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can not be used with electronic Lens/accessory AF rangefinder) MF M Other modes L, M, N AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses - Selecting another mode disables ...the shutter release. Auto extension rings (PK-series 11A, 12, or 13; PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment 6 - z1 z z2 - - Camera setting Focus Mode Metering MF (with the D3200: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses...
... Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can not be used with electronic Lens/accessory AF rangefinder) MF M Other modes L, M, N AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses - Selecting another mode disables ...the shutter release. Auto extension rings (PK-series 11A, 12, or 13; PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment 6 - z1 z z2 - - Camera setting Focus Mode Metering MF (with the D3200: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses...
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...1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in. 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in . No vignetting 1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in. 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in . D The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can not be used with lenses with focal lengths of 18-300 mm, although in some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens, while... lenses that block the subject's view of macro zoom lenses. No vignetting 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in. 1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in . No vignetting 3.0 m/ 9 ft 10in. 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in. 2.0 m/ 6 ft 7 in . Remove lens hoods to prevent ...
...1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in. 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in . No vignetting 1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in. 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in . D The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can not be used with lenses with focal lengths of 18-300 mm, although in some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens, while... lenses that block the subject's view of macro zoom lenses. No vignetting 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in. 1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in . No vignetting 3.0 m/ 9 ft 10in. 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in. 2.0 m/ 6 ft 7 in . Remove lens hoods to prevent ...
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... length of the lens by about 1.5. The size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that the angle of view of lenses for the D3200 in . Lens AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED...-70mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED A Calculating Angle of View The size of the area exposed by the D3200, in .), the following lenses: • AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED • AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED...
... length of the lens by about 1.5. The size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that the angle of view of lenses for the D3200 in . Lens AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED...-70mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED A Calculating Angle of View The size of the area exposed by the D3200, in .), the following lenses: • AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED • AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED...