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... should be read by all who use to prevent damage to the camera. Help Use the camera's on menu items and other pages in this manual assume that should be read before use the product. information that default settings are used : D This icon marks cautions; A This icon marks notes;... help feature for details. A For Your Safety Before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to other topics. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual. To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read before using...
... should be read by all who use to prevent damage to the camera. Help Use the camera's on menu items and other pages in this manual assume that should be read before use the product. information that default settings are used : D This icon marks cautions; A This icon marks notes;... help feature for details. A For Your Safety Before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to other topics. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual. To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read before using...
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More on Photography 67 Choosing a Release Mode 67 Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode 68 Quiet Shutter Release 70 Self-Timer Mode 71 Focus (Viewfinder Photography 74 Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode 74 Choosing How the Focus Point Is Selected: AF-Area Mode 78 Focus Point Selection 80 Focus Lock 81 Manual Focus 83 Image Quality and Size 85 Image Quality 85 Image Size 87 Using the Built-in Flash 89 Auto Pop-up Modes 89 Manual Pop-up Modes 91 ISO Sensitivity 95 Remote Control Photography 97 Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control 97 iii
More on Photography 67 Choosing a Release Mode 67 Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode 68 Quiet Shutter Release 70 Self-Timer Mode 71 Focus (Viewfinder Photography 74 Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode 74 Choosing How the Focus Point Is Selected: AF-Area Mode 78 Focus Point Selection 80 Focus Lock 81 Manual Focus 83 Image Quality and Size 85 Image Quality 85 Image Size 87 Using the Built-in Flash 89 Auto Pop-up Modes 89 Manual Pop-up Modes 91 ISO Sensitivity 95 Remote Control Photography 97 Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control 97 iii
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...Speed and Aperture 100 Mode P (Programmed Auto 102 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 104 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 106 Mode M (Manual 108 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only 110 Exposure 114 Metering 114 Autoexposure Lock 116 Exposure Compensation 118 Flash Compensation 120 Preserving Detail in ...Highlights and Shadows 122 Active D-Lighting 122 White Balance 124 Fine-Tuning White Balance 127 Preset Manual 129 Picture Controls 135 Selecting a Picture Control 135 Modifying Picture Controls 137 Live View 142 Framing Photographs in the Monitor...
...Speed and Aperture 100 Mode P (Programmed Auto 102 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 104 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 106 Mode M (Manual 108 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only 110 Exposure 114 Metering 114 Autoexposure Lock 116 Exposure Compensation 118 Flash Compensation 120 Preserving Detail in ...Highlights and Shadows 122 Active D-Lighting 122 White Balance 124 Fine-Tuning White Balance 127 Preset Manual 129 Picture Controls 135 Selecting a Picture Control 135 Modifying Picture Controls 137 Live View 142 Framing Photographs in the Monitor...
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In medical facilities, follow staff instructions regarding the use only the cables This camera transmits radio provided or sold by Nikon for the frequencies that could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. AUse appropriate cables AFollow the directions of airline and When connecting...the camera off during take off and landing. Playing CDROMs on audio CD equipment. Disable the wireless ACD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should not be played back on an audio CD player could interfere with purpose to the input hospital personnel and output jacks, use of...
In medical facilities, follow staff instructions regarding the use only the cables This camera transmits radio provided or sold by Nikon for the frequencies that could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. AUse appropriate cables AFollow the directions of airline and When connecting...the camera off during take off and landing. Playing CDROMs on audio CD equipment. Disable the wireless ACD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should not be played back on an audio CD player could interfere with purpose to the input hospital personnel and output jacks, use of...
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... separately. This symbol on the battery indicates that the information in these provided separately). xiv bring any errors or omissions to the • Nikon reserves the right to permission. Notices • No part of the manuals included • Nikon will not be held liable for any with separate collection at an this product.
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...proven to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. The use of this electronic circuitry. The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of personal image data. Deleted files ...taken to also replace any pictures selected for use of empty sky). Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for preset manual (0 129). Be sure to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices....
...proven to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. The use of this electronic circuitry. The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of personal image data. Deleted files ...taken to also replace any pictures selected for use of empty sky). Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for preset manual (0 129). Be sure to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices....
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... this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Introduction 1 You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it helpful to bookmark this precaution could affect the data recorded on the magnetic devices...
... this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Introduction 1 You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it helpful to bookmark this precaution could affect the data recorded on the magnetic devices...
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Auto Modes Select these modes for simple, point-and-shoot photography. • i Auto (0 25) • j Auto (flash off) (0 25) 4 Introduction The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes and g mode: P, S, A, and M Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings. • P-Programmed auto (0 102) • S -Shutter-priority auto (0 104) • A-Aperture-priority auto (0 106) • M-Manual (0 108) g Mode (0 41) Take, view, and edit pictures and adjust settings with the help of an on-screen guide.
Auto Modes Select these modes for simple, point-and-shoot photography. • i Auto (0 25) • j Auto (flash off) (0 25) 4 Introduction The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes and g mode: P, S, A, and M Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings. • P-Programmed auto (0 102) • S -Shutter-priority auto (0 104) • A-Aperture-priority auto (0 106) • M-Manual (0 108) g Mode (0 41) Take, view, and edit pictures and adjust settings with the help of an on-screen guide.
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...and cautions on pages x-xiii and 321-325 of 5 °C-35 °C (41 °F-95 °F). failure to observe this manual. The battery will also be recharged. Unplug when not in use immediately and take battery and charger to be displayed in the viewfinder).... times may increase at ambient temperatures of this precaution could damage the battery or impair its temperature is exhausted and needs to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. If the problem persists, cease use . Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Information display L K H H (flashes) ...
...and cautions on pages x-xiii and 321-325 of 5 °C-35 °C (41 °F-95 °F). failure to observe this manual. The battery will also be recharged. Unplug when not in use immediately and take battery and charger to be displayed in the viewfinder).... times may increase at ambient temperatures of this precaution could damage the battery or impair its temperature is exhausted and needs to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. If the problem persists, cease use . Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Information display L K H H (flashes) ...
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S Super Vivid Overall saturation and contrast are increased for a more vibrant image. Autofocus is increased for a more lively image. The built-in the form of darkness to focus. T Pop Overall saturation is available in live view only; % Night Vision Use under conditions of randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines. Special Effects 51 manual focus can be affected by noise in flash and AFassist illuminator turn off. A Note Pictures may be used if the camera is unable to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities.
S Super Vivid Overall saturation and contrast are increased for a more vibrant image. Autofocus is increased for a more lively image. The built-in the form of darkness to focus. T Pop Overall saturation is available in live view only; % Night Vision Use under conditions of randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines. Special Effects 51 manual focus can be affected by noise in flash and AFassist illuminator turn off. A Note Pictures may be used if the camera is unable to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities.
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... (0 307) when taking a photograph with the flash in modes that you cover the viewfinder with exposure, we recommend that require the flash to be raised manually, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to be interrupted if the flash is raised after the self-timer has...
... (0 307) when taking a photograph with the flash in modes that you cover the viewfinder with exposure, we recommend that require the flash to be raised manually, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to be interrupted if the flash is raised after the self-timer has...
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...released if camera is able to focus. For moving . Camera focuses AF-C Continuousservo AF continuously while shutter-release button is pressed halfway. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 83). 74 More on Photography Note that AF-S and AF-C are framed in modes P, S, A, and M. Focus locks when AF... button is pressed halfway. Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus. Shutter can only be adjusted automatically or manually (see "Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode," below). For stationary subjects. The user can only be released if camera is...
...released if camera is able to focus. For moving . Camera focuses AF-C Continuousservo AF continuously while shutter-release button is pressed halfway. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 83). 74 More on Photography Note that AF-S and AF-C are framed in modes P, S, A, and M. Focus locks when AF... button is pressed halfway. Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus. Shutter can only be adjusted automatically or manually (see "Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode," below). For stationary subjects. The user can only be released if camera is...
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... subject at Background objects appear larger different distances from the camera. A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases, focus manually (0 83) or use focus lock (0 81) to focus on Photography Example: A building is dominated by regular The subject contains many fine geometric patterns. than the...
... subject at Background objects appear larger different distances from the camera. A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases, focus manually (0 83) or use focus lock (0 81) to focus on Photography Example: A building is dominated by regular The subject contains many fine geometric patterns. than the...
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... briefly leaves selected point. In AF-A and AF-C focus d Dynamic-area AF modes, user selects focus point using multi selector (0 80). release button is selected manually; If subject moves f 3D-tracking (11 points) after camera has focused, camera uses 3Dtracking to select new focus point and keep focus locked on Photography...
... briefly leaves selected point. In AF-A and AF-C focus d Dynamic-area AF modes, user selects focus point using multi selector (0 80). release button is selected manually; If subject moves f 3D-tracking (11 points) after camera has focused, camera uses 3Dtracking to select new focus point and keep focus locked on Photography...
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... point 80 More on . Use the multi selector to the shooting display. Press P to return to select the center focus point. Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AFarea modes other than e (Auto-area AF), you can choose from 11 focus points, making it possible...
... point 80 More on . Use the multi selector to the shooting display. Press P to return to select the center focus point. Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AFarea modes other than e (Auto-area AF), you can choose from 11 focus points, making it possible...
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If the lens is equipped with an A-M, M/A-M, or A/M-M mode switch, slide the switch to M. To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on Photography 83 More on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus. Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when autofocus is not available or does not produce the desired results (0 76). 1 Set the lens focus-mode switch. A-M mode switch M/A-M mode switch 2 Focus.
If the lens is equipped with an A-M, M/A-M, or A/M-M mode switch, slide the switch to M. To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on Photography 83 More on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus. Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when autofocus is not available or does not produce the desired results (0 76). 1 Set the lens focus-mode switch. A-M mode switch M/A-M mode switch 2 Focus.
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... with the Camera If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override) or A/M (autofocus with manual override/AF priority), manual focus can also be selected by the focal plane mark on Photography Focal plane mark Focus can then be displayed when the subject is 46...in focus; ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to MF (manual focus; 0 74). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the...
... with the Camera If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override) or A/M (autofocus with manual override/AF priority), manual focus can also be selected by the focal plane mark on Photography Focal plane mark Focus can then be displayed when the subject is 46...in focus; ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to MF (manual focus; 0 74). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the...
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Manual Pop-up Modes In P, S, A, M modes, the flash must be raised manually. M (Y) button 2 Choose a flash mode. More on Photography 91 Press the M (Y) button to raise the flash. Keeping the M (Y) button pressed, rotate the command dial until the desired flash mode appears in the information display. + M (Y) button Command dial Information display 3 Take pictures. The flash will fire whenever a picture is not raised. 1 Raise the flash. The flash will not fire if it is taken.
Manual Pop-up Modes In P, S, A, M modes, the flash must be raised manually. M (Y) button 2 Choose a flash mode. More on Photography 91 Press the M (Y) button to raise the flash. Keeping the M (Y) button pressed, rotate the command dial until the desired flash mode appears in the information display. + M (Y) button Command dial Information display 3 Take pictures. The flash will fire whenever a picture is not raised. 1 Raise the flash. The flash will not fire if it is taken.
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...charged, it will automatically pop up modes, the flash will begin charging when a remote control mode is pressed. More on duration (ML-L3) option in manual pop-up modes (0 91), press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to the ML-L3 shutter-release button once... control mode is cancelled automatically if no photograph is turned off or shooting options are reset using Reset shooting menu. For more information, see the manual provided with the flash in the setup menu (0 247). A Using the Built-in single-frame release mode. If the flash is released by any...
...charged, it will automatically pop up modes, the flash will begin charging when a remote control mode is pressed. More on duration (ML-L3) option in manual pop-up modes (0 91), press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to the ML-L3 shutter-release button once... control mode is cancelled automatically if no photograph is turned off or shooting options are reset using Reset shooting menu. For more information, see the manual provided with the flash in the setup menu (0 247). A Using the Built-in single-frame release mode. If the flash is released by any...
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...-priority auto (0 104) Use to "Bulb" or "Time" for long time-exposures. 100 P, S, A, and M Modes User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for best results. M Manual (0 108) User controls both foreground and background into focus. P, S, A, and M Modes Shutter Speed and Aperture P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed...
...-priority auto (0 104) Use to "Bulb" or "Time" for long time-exposures. 100 P, S, A, and M Modes User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for best results. M Manual (0 108) User controls both foreground and background into focus. P, S, A, and M Modes Shutter Speed and Aperture P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed...