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NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction 299 High ISO NR 299 ISO Sensitivity Settings 300 Live View 300 Multiple Exposure 300 Interval Timer Shooting 300 xiv Menu Guide 277 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 278 Delete 281 Playback Folder ... 293 File Naming 296 Slot 2 296 Image Quality 296 Image Size 297 Image Area 297 JPEG Compression 297 NEF (RAW) Recording 297 White Balance 297 Set Picture Control 298 Manage Picture Control 298 Color Space 298 Active D-Lighting 298 Long Exp.
NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction 299 High ISO NR 299 ISO Sensitivity Settings 300 Live View 300 Multiple Exposure 300 Interval Timer Shooting 300 xiv Menu Guide 277 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 278 Delete 281 Playback Folder ... 293 File Naming 296 Slot 2 296 Image Quality 296 Image Size 297 Image Area 297 JPEG Compression 297 NEF (RAW) Recording 297 White Balance 297 Set Picture Control 298 Manage Picture Control 298 Color Space 298 Active D-Lighting 298 Long Exp.
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... indicator 74 27 Long exposure noise reduction indicator 299 Aperture (number of stops 123, 381 Exposure and flash bracketing 28 Color space indicator 187 29 Picture Control indicator........169 increment 136 30 Active D-Lighting indicator...185 WB bracketing increment ..... 140 31 High ISO noise reduction Maximum aperture indicator 299 (non-CPU lenses... connection indicator......224 12 Memory card indicator 36 Electronic analog exposure (slot 2 42, 45 display 126 13 Memory card indicator (slot 1 42, 45 14 Custom settings bank 303 15 Shooting menu bank 291 15
... indicator 74 27 Long exposure noise reduction indicator 299 Aperture (number of stops 123, 381 Exposure and flash bracketing 28 Color space indicator 187 29 Picture Control indicator........169 increment 136 30 Active D-Lighting indicator...185 WB bracketing increment ..... 140 31 High ISO noise reduction Maximum aperture indicator 299 (non-CPU lenses... connection indicator......224 12 Memory card indicator 36 Electronic analog exposure (slot 2 42, 45 display 126 13 Memory card indicator (slot 1 42, 45 14 Custom settings bank 303 15 Shooting menu bank 291 15
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Picture Controls Nikon's unique Picture Control system makes it possible to sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue. These settings can be recalled or edited at will produce nearly the same results on all cameras that support the Nikon Picture Control system. Any given set of Picture Controls will . J 166 Custom Picture Controls can also be saved to the memory card for use in compatible software, and...
Picture Controls Nikon's unique Picture Control system makes it possible to sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue. These settings can be recalled or edited at will produce nearly the same results on all cameras that support the Nikon Picture Control system. Any given set of Picture Controls will . J 166 Custom Picture Controls can also be saved to the memory card for use in compatible software, and...
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... subject or type of scene. Highlight the desired Picture Control and press J. 168 S Vivid Pictures are enhanced for balanced results. In the shooting menu (pg. 290), J highlight [Set Picture Control] and press 2. 2 Select a Picture Control. Choose for photographs that will later be extensively processed or retouched. Selecting Nikon Picture Controls The camera offers four preset Nikon Picture Controls. Option Description Q Standard Standard processing for a vivid...
... subject or type of scene. Highlight the desired Picture Control and press J. 168 S Vivid Pictures are enhanced for balanced results. In the shooting menu (pg. 290), J highlight [Set Picture Control] and press 2. 2 Select a Picture Control. Choose for photographs that will later be extensively processed or retouched. Selecting Nikon Picture Controls The camera offers four preset Nikon Picture Controls. Option Description Q Standard Standard processing for a vivid...
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... J. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting and press 4 or J 2 to individual settings. 1 Select a Picture Control. Choose a balanced combination of settings. A Modifications to Original Picture Controls Picture Controls that have been adjusted, or select [Quick adjust] (pg. 171) to suit the scene or the user's creative intent. Modifying Existing Picture Controls Existing Nikon or custom Picture Controls can be modified to choose a preset combination...
... J. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting and press 4 or J 2 to individual settings. 1 Select a Picture Control. Choose a balanced combination of settings. A Modifications to Original Picture Controls Picture Controls that have been adjusted, or select [Quick adjust] (pg. 171) to suit the scene or the user's creative intent. Modifying Existing Picture Controls Existing Nikon or custom Picture Controls can be modified to choose a preset combination...
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... of scene, or choose from values between [-3] and [+3] (lower values reduce saturation and higher values increase it). Brightness Choose [-1] for reduced brightness, [+1] for [Vivid] makes pictures more purple. Control the vividness of colors. ❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option Description Choose from options between [-2] and [+2] to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selected...
... of scene, or choose from values between [-3] and [+3] (lower values reduce saturation and higher values increase it). Brightness Choose [-1] for reduced brightness, [+1] for [Vivid] makes pictures more purple. Control the vividness of colors. ❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option Description Choose from options between [-2] and [+2] to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selected...
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... a type G or D lens for the setting. The icons for Picture Controls that use auto contrast and saturation are displayed in green in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for best results. A Previous Settings The line under the value display in the Picture Control grid, and lines appear parallel to the other Picture Controls (only contrast is displayed when...
... a type G or D lens for the setting. The icons for Picture Controls that use auto contrast and saturation are displayed in green in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for best results. A Previous Settings The line under the value display in the Picture Control grid, and lines appear parallel to the other Picture Controls (only contrast is displayed when...
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Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2, or press J to proceed to step 5 to save a copy of the highlighted Picture Control without further modification. 4 Edit the selected control. Press J when settings are complete. 5 Select a destination. Choose a destination for more information. See page 171 for the custom Picture Control (C-1 J through C-9) and press 2. 175 To abandon any changes and start over, press the O button. 3 Select a Picture Control.
Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2, or press J to proceed to step 5 to save a copy of the highlighted Picture Control without further modification. 4 Edit the selected control. Press J when settings are complete. 5 Select a destination. Choose a destination for more information. See page 171 for the custom Picture Control (C-1 J through C-9) and press 2. 175 To abandon any changes and start over, press the O button. 3 Select a Picture Control.
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Highlight a custom Picture Control and either; • press 2 to view current Picture Control settings, or • press J to proceed to camera] and press 2. J 3 Select a Picture Control. Highlight [Copy to Step 4. 178 Sharing Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls created using ViewNX or optional software such as Capture NX can be copied to a memory card and loaded into the camera, or custom Picture Controls created with the...
Highlight a custom Picture Control and either; • press 2 to view current Picture Control settings, or • press J to proceed to camera] and press 2. J 3 Select a Picture Control. Highlight [Copy to Step 4. 178 Sharing Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls created using ViewNX or optional software such as Capture NX can be copied to a memory card and loaded into the camera, or custom Picture Controls created with the...
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3 Select a Picture Control. Highlight a custom Picture Control (slot1 through 99) and either; • press 2 to view current Picture Control settings, or • press J to delete the selected Picture Control. 184 J Highlight [Yes] and press J to display confirmation dialog shown at right. 4 Select [Yes].
3 Select a Picture Control. Highlight a custom Picture Control (slot1 through 99) and either; • press 2 to view current Picture Control settings, or • press J to delete the selected Picture Control. 184 J Highlight [Yes] and press J to display confirmation dialog shown at right. 4 Select [Yes].
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... record images when Active D-lighting is in fact reduced to prevent loss of HI 0.3 or higher. Use matrix metering (pg. 114). The [Brightness] and [Contrast] Picture Control settings (pg. 171) can not be visible at high ISO sensitivities. D "Active D-Lighting" versus "D-Lighting" The [Active D-Lighting] option in images after shooting. 186 Note that...
... record images when Active D-lighting is in fact reduced to prevent loss of HI 0.3 or higher. Use matrix metering (pg. 114). The [Brightness] and [Contrast] Picture Control settings (pg. 171) can not be visible at high ISO sensitivities. D "Active D-Lighting" versus "D-Lighting" The [Active D-Lighting] option in images after shooting. 186 Note that...
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Settings in the bank currently selected using the [Shooting menu bank] option will be reset (pg. 291). Default Auto * 200 If the current Picture Control has been modified, existing settings for a list of default settings. Option Image quality Image size Default JPEG Normal Large Option White balance ISO sensitivity * Fine-tuning off. t 207 A See Also See page 418 for the Picture Control will also be reset. The following shooting-menu options will also be restored. Only settings in the remaining banks are unaffected.
Settings in the bank currently selected using the [Shooting menu bank] option will be reset (pg. 291). Default Auto * 200 If the current Picture Control has been modified, existing settings for a list of default settings. Option Image quality Image size Default JPEG Normal Large Option White balance ISO sensitivity * Fine-tuning off. t 207 A See Also See page 418 for the Picture Control will also be reset. The following shooting-menu options will also be restored. Only settings in the remaining banks are unaffected.
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C TheShootingMenu:Shooting Options The shooting menu contains the options listed below. For information on using the shooting menu, see "Tutorial: Camera Menus" (pg. 26). NR High ISO NR ISO sensitivity settings Live view Multiple exposure Interval timer shooting See page 291 293 293 296 71 65 69 60 67 68 144 166 174... Option Shooting menu bank Reset shooting menu Active folder File naming Slot 2 Image quality Image size Image area JPEG compression NEF (RAW) recording White balance Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control Color space Active D-Lighting Long exp.
C TheShootingMenu:Shooting Options The shooting menu contains the options listed below. For information on using the shooting menu, see "Tutorial: Camera Menus" (pg. 26). NR High ISO NR ISO sensitivity settings Live view Multiple exposure Interval timer shooting See page 291 293 293 296 71 65 69 60 67 68 144 166 174... Option Shooting menu bank Reset shooting menu Active folder File naming Slot 2 Image quality Image size Image area JPEG compression NEF (RAW) recording White balance Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control Color space Active D-Lighting Long exp.
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Color Space Choose from the Picture Controls provided with the camera to instantly adjust image processing settings (pg. 166). Active D-Lighting This option can be used to or from the memory card (pg. 174). Set Picture Control Select from sRGB and Adobe RGB color spaces (pg. 187). U 298 The default setting is [Off ]. Manage Picture Control Save and modify custom Picture Control combinations, or copy custom Picture Controls to prevent loss of detail in highlights and shadows (pg. 185).
Color Space Choose from the Picture Controls provided with the camera to instantly adjust image processing settings (pg. 166). Active D-Lighting This option can be used to or from the memory card (pg. 174). Set Picture Control Select from sRGB and Adobe RGB color spaces (pg. 187). U 298 The default setting is [Off ]. Manage Picture Control Save and modify custom Picture Control combinations, or copy custom Picture Controls to prevent loss of detail in highlights and shadows (pg. 185).
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pg 412). NR High ISO NR ISO sensitivity settings Live view 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. Menu Option Display mode Playback Image review After delete Rotate tall Shooting menu bank File naming Slot 2 Image quality ...
pg 412). NR High ISO NR ISO sensitivity settings Live view 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. Menu Option Display mode Playback Image review After delete Rotate tall Shooting menu bank File naming Slot 2 Image quality ...
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...: Creating Retouched Copies The options in the camera. Option See page i D-Lighting * 363 j Red-eye correction * 364 k Trim 365 l Monochrome * 366 m Filter effects * 367 n Color balance * 367 o Image overlay 368 p Side-by-side comparison 371 * Not available with photographs taken with [Monochrome] selected for [Set Picture Control] (pg. 168). U 360 The retouch menu is...
...: Creating Retouched Copies The options in the camera. Option See page i D-Lighting * 363 j Red-eye correction * 364 k Trim 365 l Monochrome * 366 m Filter effects * 367 n Color balance * 367 o Image overlay 368 p Side-by-side comparison 371 * Not available with photographs taken with [Monochrome] selected for [Set Picture Control] (pg. 168). U 360 The retouch menu is...
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... with D3. 159 balance. • NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image 65 White balance bracketing unavailable. Photos are unnatural. Subject is too dark or too bright. 156 Image can not be selected as source for image quality. • Multiple exposure mode is slower than 1 s: 299 photos. light source. • Adjust [Set Picture Control] 166 settings...
... with D3. 159 balance. • NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image 65 White balance bracketing unavailable. Photos are unnatural. Subject is too dark or too bright. 156 Image can not be selected as source for image quality. • Multiple exposure mode is slower than 1 s: 299 photos. light source. • Adjust [Set Picture Control] 166 settings...
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of "A". n 406 Autoexposure lock is selected for Effects of Picture Control sharpening, contrast, or saturation. noise reduction on when shooting at shutter speeds of photographs, choose a setting other than "A" (auto). Metering can not be changed. Choose exposure mode e, f, or g. 132 Reddish areas appear in long time- Turn long exposure 299 Textures are ...
of "A". n 406 Autoexposure lock is selected for Effects of Picture Control sharpening, contrast, or saturation. noise reduction on when shooting at shutter speeds of photographs, choose a setting other than "A" (auto). Metering can not be changed. Choose exposure mode e, f, or g. 132 Reddish areas appear in long time- Turn long exposure 299 Textures are ...
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...) [Type] (pg. 68) [NEF (RAW) bit depth] (pg. 68) [White balance] (pg. 144) Fine tuning (pg. 147) [Choose color temp.] (pg. 151) [Set Picture Control] (pg. 166) [Color space] (pg. 187) [Active D-Lighting] (pg. 185) [Long exp. Shooting ends when reset is in progress. n 3 Applies to all banks. NR]...ISO sensitivity] (pg. 108) [ISO sensitivity auto control] (pg. 110) [Live view] (pg. 90) [Live view mode] (pg. 91) [Release mode] (pg. 92) [Multiple exposure] (pg. 208) [Interval timer shooting] (pg. 213) Default DSC Overflow JPEG normal Large On FX format (36 × 24) Size priority Lossless ...
...) [Type] (pg. 68) [NEF (RAW) bit depth] (pg. 68) [White balance] (pg. 144) Fine tuning (pg. 147) [Choose color temp.] (pg. 151) [Set Picture Control] (pg. 166) [Color space] (pg. 187) [Active D-Lighting] (pg. 185) [Long exp. Shooting ends when reset is in progress. n 3 Applies to all banks. NR]...ISO sensitivity] (pg. 108) [ISO sensitivity auto control] (pg. 110) [Live view] (pg. 90) [Live view mode] (pg. 91) [Release mode] (pg. 92) [Multiple exposure] (pg. 208) [Interval timer shooting] (pg. 213) Default DSC Overflow JPEG normal Large On FX format (36 × 24) Size priority Lossless ...
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RGB histogram, 233, 282 [Rotate tall], 287 S S (single-point AF), 76 S (single-servo AF), 74, 80 S (small), 69 [Save/load settings], 355 Saving camera settings, 355 [Self-timer delay], 318 Sensitivity, 107 [Set Picture Control], 166 [Monochrome], 168 [Filter effects], 171, 173 [Toning], 171, 173 [Neutral], 168 [Standard], 168 [Vivid], 168 Setup menu, 344 Shooting data, 235...
RGB histogram, 233, 282 [Rotate tall], 287 S S (single-point AF), 76 S (single-servo AF), 74, 80 S (small), 69 [Save/load settings], 355 Saving camera settings, 355 [Self-timer delay], 318 Sensitivity, 107 [Set Picture Control], 166 [Monochrome], 168 [Filter effects], 171, 173 [Toning], 171, 173 [Neutral], 168 [Standard], 168 [Vivid], 168 Setup menu, 344 Shooting data, 235...