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S. only) i Memory cards are sold separately. ❏ D3 digital camera (pg. 3) ❏ BF-1A body cap (pp. 4, 387) ❏ BS-2 accessory shoe cover (pg. 3) ❏ EN-EL4a rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover (pp. 32, 34) ❏ MH-22 quick charger with your camera. Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with power...
S. only) i Memory cards are sold separately. ❏ D3 digital camera (pg. 3) ❏ BF-1A body cap (pp. 4, 387) ❏ BS-2 accessory shoe cover (pg. 3) ❏ EN-EL4a rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover (pp. 32, 34) ❏ MH-22 quick charger with your camera. Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with power...
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...do I restore Custom Setting defaults? How do I restore default settings? How do I get more information on a different D3 camera? Key phrase World time LCD brightness Two-button reset Reset shooting menu Reset custom settings Self-timer delay Reverse indicators Language ... menus or playback? information display What does this warning mean ? How do I set the clock? Error messages and displays How much charge does the battery have left? How do I restore shooting menu defaults? Can I travel? Viewfinder, control What information is in a different language? How do I display...
...do I restore Custom Setting defaults? How do I restore default settings? How do I get more information on a different D3 camera? Key phrase World time LCD brightness Two-button reset Reset shooting menu Reset custom settings Self-timer delay Reverse indicators Language ... menus or playback? information display What does this warning mean ? How do I set the clock? Error messages and displays How much charge does the battery have left? How do I restore shooting menu defaults? Can I travel? Viewfinder, control What information is in a different language? How do I display...
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Table of Contents Q&A Index iv For Your Safety xviii Notices...xxi Introduction 1 Overview...2 Getting to Know the Camera 3 Camera Body 3 The Top Control Panel 8 The Rear Control Panel 10 The Viewfinder Display 12 The Shooting Information Display 14 The Command Dials 16 Quick Start Guide 23 Tutorial 25 Camera Menus 26 Using Camera Menus 28 Help ...31 First Steps 32 Charge the Battery 32 Insert the Battery 34 Attach a Lens 37 Basic Setup 39 Insert a Memory Card 42 Adjust Viewfinder Focus 47 Basic Photography and Playback 48 x
Table of Contents Q&A Index iv For Your Safety xviii Notices...xxi Introduction 1 Overview...2 Getting to Know the Camera 3 Camera Body 3 The Top Control Panel 8 The Rear Control Panel 10 The Viewfinder Display 12 The Shooting Information Display 14 The Command Dials 16 Quick Start Guide 23 Tutorial 25 Camera Menus 26 Using Camera Menus 28 Help ...31 First Steps 32 Charge the Battery 32 Insert the Battery 34 Attach a Lens 37 Basic Setup 39 Insert a Memory Card 42 Adjust Viewfinder Focus 47 Basic Photography and Playback 48 x
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... 338 f7: Customize Command Dials 339 f8: Release Button to Use Dial 341 f9: No Memory Card 342 f10: Reverse Indicators 343 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 344 Format Memory Card 345 LCD Brightness 345 Lock Mirror up for Cleaning 345 Video Mode 346 HDMI 346 World Time 347 Language 347... Auto Image Rotation 349 Voice Memo 349 Voice Memo Overwrite 350 Voice Memo Button 350 Audio Output 350 USB 350 Dust off Ref Photo 351 Battery Info 353 Wireless Transmitter 354 xvi
... 338 f7: Customize Command Dials 339 f8: Release Button to Use Dial 341 f9: No Memory Card 342 f10: Reverse Indicators 343 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 344 Format Memory Card 345 LCD Brightness 345 Lock Mirror up for Cleaning 345 Video Mode 346 HDMI 346 World Time 347 Language 347... Auto Image Rotation 349 Voice Memo 349 Voice Memo Overwrite 350 Voice Memo Button 350 Audio Output 350 USB 350 Dust off Ref Photo 351 Battery Info 353 Wireless Transmitter 354 xvi
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... 373 Deleting Options from My Menu 375 Reordering Options in My Menu 376 Technical Notes 377 Compatible Lenses 378 Other Accessories 383 Caring for the Camera 390 Storage 390 Cleaning 390 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 398 Troubleshooting 402 Error Messages 409 Appendix 417 Specifications 427 Index...438 xvii
... 373 Deleting Options from My Menu 375 Reordering Options in My Menu 376 Technical Notes 377 Compatible Lenses 378 Other Accessories 383 Caring for the Camera 390 Storage 390 Cleaning 390 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 398 Troubleshooting 402 Error Messages 409 Appendix 417 Specifications 427 Index...438 xvii
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... could result in the event of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be... or close to the frame could result from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to observe the precautions listed in their entirety before using this section are indicated by a qualified technician. The...
... could result in the event of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be... or close to the frame could result from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to observe the precautions listed in their entirety before using this section are indicated by a qualified technician. The...
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... no charge remains. • When the battery is off and allow the battery to water. • Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for an extended period. Do...
... no charge remains. • When the battery is off and allow the battery to water. • Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for an extended period. Do...
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... commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with normal operation of the camera or result in the malicious use with this Nikon digital camera are designed to also replace any pictures selected for example, pictures of personal image data. The use... of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The...
... commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with normal operation of the camera or result in the malicious use with this Nikon digital camera are designed to also replace any pictures selected for example, pictures of personal image data. The use... of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The...
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Camera Body (Continued) X 1 Mirror 90, 105, 395 2 Self-timer lamp 104 3 Flash sync terminal cover...... 204 4 Ten-pin remote terminal cover 223, 388 5 Flash sync terminal 204 6 Ten-pin remote terminal 223, 388 7 USB connector cover .....258, 264 8 Lens release button 38 9 Connector cover 274, 276 10 USB connector 258, 264 11 DC-IN connector for optional AC adapter EH-6......383 12 Audio/video (A/V) connector 274 13 HDMI connector 276 14 Focus-mode selector.......... 74, 83 15 Battery-cover latch 34 16 Battery-chamber cover 34 17 Meter coupling lever 429 18 Body cap 387 4
Camera Body (Continued) X 1 Mirror 90, 105, 395 2 Self-timer lamp 104 3 Flash sync terminal cover...... 204 4 Ten-pin remote terminal cover 223, 388 5 Flash sync terminal 204 6 Ten-pin remote terminal 223, 388 7 USB connector cover .....258, 264 8 Lens release button 38 9 Connector cover 274, 276 10 USB connector 258, 264 11 DC-IN connector for optional AC adapter EH-6......383 12 Audio/video (A/V) connector 274 13 HDMI connector 276 14 Focus-mode selector.......... 74, 83 15 Battery-cover latch 34 16 Battery-chamber cover 34 17 Meter coupling lever 429 18 Body cap 387 4
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16 17 18 19 SHOOT CUSTOM 20 21 22 X 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 13 Battery indicator 48 24 Image comment indicator ....348 14 Frame count 49 25 "Beep" indicator 319 Preset white balance 26 Exposure compensation recording indicator ... White-balance bracketing exposures 49 indicator 139 16 FV lock indicator 202 29 Electronic analog exposure 17 Flash sync indicator 325 display 126 18 Clock battery indicator ... 41, 393 Exposure compensation ........133 19 GPS connection indicator ..... 224 Exposure and flash bracketing 20 Focus mode indicator 74 21 Interval timer indicator ...
16 17 18 19 SHOOT CUSTOM 20 21 22 X 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 13 Battery indicator 48 24 Image comment indicator ....348 14 Frame count 49 25 "Beep" indicator 319 Preset white balance 26 Exposure compensation recording indicator ... White-balance bracketing exposures 49 indicator 139 16 FV lock indicator 202 29 Electronic analog exposure 17 Flash sync indicator 325 display 126 18 Clock battery indicator ... 41, 393 Exposure compensation ........133 19 GPS connection indicator ..... 224 Exposure and flash bracketing 20 Focus mode indicator 74 21 Interval timer indicator ...
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... 15 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 49 * Displayed when an optional flash unit is inserted. D No Battery When the battery is totally exhausted or no battery is charged. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 13 The...110 18 Flash sync indicator 325 X 13 ISO sensitivity 108 19 Aperture stop indicator .. 123, 381 14 Frame count 49 20 Battery indicator 48 Number of exposures 21 Electronic analog exposure remaining 49 display 126 Number of the displays may drop at low temperatures.
... 15 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 49 * Displayed when an optional flash unit is inserted. D No Battery When the battery is totally exhausted or no battery is charged. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 13 The...110 18 Flash sync indicator 325 X 13 ISO sensitivity 108 19 Aperture stop indicator .. 123, 381 14 Frame count 49 20 Battery indicator 48 Number of exposures 21 Electronic analog exposure remaining 49 display 126 Number of the displays may drop at low temperatures.
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... 16 Flash sync indicator 325 2 Flexible program indicator ... 119 17 Flash mode 197 3 Shutter-speed lock icon......... 127 18 Clock battery indicator ....41, 393 X 4 Shutter speed 120, 124 19 FV lock indicator 202 Exposure compensation 20 Interval timer indicator...........216 value ... shots in exposure 22 "Beep" indicator 319 and flash bracketing sequence 23 Exposure compensation 135 indicator 132 Number of shots in WB 24 Battery indicator 48 bracketing sequence 139 Focal length (non-CPU lenses 222 5 Multiple exposure indicator.... 210 6 Aperture lock icon 128 7 Aperture...
... 16 Flash sync indicator 325 2 Flexible program indicator ... 119 17 Flash mode 197 3 Shutter-speed lock icon......... 127 18 Clock battery indicator ....41, 393 X 4 Shutter speed 120, 124 19 FV lock indicator 202 Exposure compensation 20 Interval timer indicator...........216 value ... shots in exposure 22 "Beep" indicator 319 and flash bracketing sequence 23 Exposure compensation 135 indicator 132 Number of shots in WB 24 Battery indicator 48 bracketing sequence 139 Focal length (non-CPU lenses 222 5 Multiple exposure indicator.... 210 6 Aperture lock icon 128 7 Aperture...
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See page 47 for a quick start with the D3. 1 Charge the battery (pg. 32). Quick Start Guide Follow these steps for information on adjusting viewfinder focus. 23 Back Mounting index 5 Turn the camera on choosing a language and setting the time and date, see page 39. For information on (pg. 48). X 2 Insert the battery (pg. 34). 3 Attach a lens (pg. 37). 4 Insert a memory card (pg. 42).
See page 47 for a quick start with the D3. 1 Charge the battery (pg. 32). Quick Start Guide Follow these steps for information on adjusting viewfinder focus. 23 Back Mounting index 5 Turn the camera on choosing a language and setting the time and date, see page 39. For information on (pg. 48). X 2 Insert the battery (pg. 34). 3 Attach a lens (pg. 37). 4 Insert a memory card (pg. 42).
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... 9 View the photograph (pg. 57). 10 Delete unwanted photos (pg. 58). Press O twice to delete the current photograph. 24 K button O button 6 Check camera settings (pp. 48, 51). Exposure X mode Battery level Image size White balance SHOOT CUSTOM Number of the way down to S (single-servo autofocus). 8 Focus and shoot (pp. 55, 56).
... 9 View the photograph (pg. 57). 10 Delete unwanted photos (pg. 58). Press O twice to delete the current photograph. 24 K button O button 6 Check camera settings (pp. 48, 51). Exposure X mode Battery level Image size White balance SHOOT CUSTOM Number of the way down to S (single-servo autofocus). 8 Focus and shoot (pp. 55, 56).
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sTutorial s This section describes how to use the camera menus, how to ready the camera for use, and how to take your first pictures and play them back. Camera Menus pg. 26 Using Camera Menus pg. 28 Help ...pg. 31 First Steps pg. 32 Charge the Battery pg. 32 Insert the Battery pg. 34 Attach a Lens pg. 37 Basic Setup pg. 39 Insert a Memory Card pg. 42 Adjust Viewfinder Focus pg. 47 Basic Photography and Playback pg. 48 25
sTutorial s This section describes how to use the camera menus, how to ready the camera for use, and how to take your first pictures and play them back. Camera Menus pg. 26 Using Camera Menus pg. 28 Help ...pg. 31 First Steps pg. 32 Charge the Battery pg. 32 Insert the Battery pg. 34 Attach a Lens pg. 37 Basic Setup pg. 39 Insert a Memory Card pg. 42 Adjust Viewfinder Focus pg. 47 Basic Photography and Playback pg. 48 25
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... the contact protector. Insert the AC adapter plug into the battery charger and plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. Remove the contact protector of the quick charger's battery chambers. 32 First Steps Charge the Battery The D3 is not fully charged at shipment. About two hours and... twenty-five minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. 1 Plug the charger in the supplied...
... the contact protector. Insert the AC adapter plug into the battery charger and plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. Remove the contact protector of the quick charger's battery chambers. 32 First Steps Charge the Battery The D3 is not fully charged at shipment. About two hours and... twenty-five minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. 1 Plug the charger in the supplied...
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...80% but less than 100% of maximum capacity 100% of the battery with the guide and then sliding the battery in the direction indicated until it clicks into place. Remove the battery and unplug the charger. About two hours and twentyfive minutes are required... complete when the chamber lamp stops blinking and the charge lamps turn off ) Charging is complete. Contacts Chamber lamps s Charge lamps (green) Guide Insert the battery (terminals first), aligning the end of maximum capacity Chamber Charge lamps lamp 50% 80% 100% H (blinks) H (blinks) I (off) I (off) H (blinks) K (glows) H ...
...80% but less than 100% of maximum capacity 100% of the battery with the guide and then sliding the battery in the direction indicated until it clicks into place. Remove the battery and unplug the charger. About two hours and twentyfive minutes are required... complete when the chamber lamp stops blinking and the charge lamps turn off ) Charging is complete. Contacts Chamber lamps s Charge lamps (green) Guide Insert the battery (terminals first), aligning the end of maximum capacity Chamber Charge lamps lamp 50% 80% 100% H (blinks) H (blinks) I (off) I (off) H (blinks) K (glows) H ...
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... the cover to the battery. A The BL-4 Battery-Chamber Cover The battery can not be charged with the BL-4 attached. Power switch 2 Remove the battery-chamber cover. Lift the battery-chamber cover latch, turn the camera off . Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off before inserting or removing s batteries. The BL-1 battery-chamber cover for D2-series cameras can be used...
... the cover to the battery. A The BL-4 Battery-Chamber Cover The battery can not be charged with the BL-4 attached. Power switch 2 Remove the battery-chamber cover. Lift the battery-chamber cover latch, turn the camera off . Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off before inserting or removing s batteries. The BL-1 battery-chamber cover for D2-series cameras can be used...
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...compatible devices, enabling the camera to the closed position and fold it down as shown at right. The battery can be reported accurately (pg. 433). 35 4 Insert the battery. s 5 Latch the cover. Insert the battery as necessary to ensure that battery level continues to be ...securely latched. To prevent the battery from becoming dislodged during operation, rotate the latch to show battery charge state in the setup menu details battery charge, battery life, and the number of pictures taken since the battery was last charged (pg. 353). The [Battery info] option in six levels...
...compatible devices, enabling the camera to the closed position and fold it down as shown at right. The battery can be reported accurately (pg. 433). 35 4 Insert the battery. s 5 Latch the cover. Insert the battery as necessary to ensure that battery level continues to be ...securely latched. To prevent the battery from becoming dislodged during operation, rotate the latch to show battery charge state in the setup menu details battery charge, battery life, and the number of pictures taken since the battery was last charged (pg. 353). The [Battery info] option in six levels...
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... when not in use . A Removing the Battery Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and lift the battery-chamber cover latch, turn it was charged. To prevent short-circuits, replace the terminal cover when the battery is charged at which it to cool before ... rechargeable Li-ion batteries. Do not use . for the battery to the open (A) position. Wait for best results, charge the battery at ambient temperatures below 5°C (41°F), the battery life indicator in use. The battery may show a temporary decrease. A Compatible Batteries The camera can also be ...
... when not in use . A Removing the Battery Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and lift the battery-chamber cover latch, turn it was charged. To prevent short-circuits, replace the terminal cover when the battery is charged at which it to cool before ... rechargeable Li-ion batteries. Do not use . for the battery to the open (A) position. Wait for best results, charge the battery at ambient temperatures below 5°C (41°F), the battery life indicator in use. The battery may show a temporary decrease. A Compatible Batteries The camera can also be ...