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...does this warning mean ? Key phrase World time LCD brightness Two-button reset Reset shooting menu Reset custom settings Self-timer delay Reverse indicators Language Save/load settings See page 40, 347 345 206 293 303 318 343 347 355 ❚❚ Menus and Displays ...Question Key phrase How do these indicators mean ? How do I get more information on a different D3 camera? How do I restore Custom Setting defaults? How do I set the clock? How do I travel? Help How do I change time zones when I use on a menu? Error messages ...
...does this warning mean ? Key phrase World time LCD brightness Two-button reset Reset shooting menu Reset custom settings Self-timer delay Reverse indicators Language Save/load settings See page 40, 347 345 206 293 303 318 343 347 355 ❚❚ Menus and Displays ...Question Key phrase How do these indicators mean ? How do I get more information on a different D3 camera? How do I restore Custom Setting defaults? How do I set the clock? How do I travel? Help How do I change time zones when I use on a menu? Error messages ...
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Question Key phrase See page Can I set both shutter speed and aperture Exposure mode h manually? (manual) 124 Can I make a time exposure? Exposure and flash bracketing 135, 327 Can I create multiple copies of ... automatically over a series of a photo White balance using different white balance settings? Can I reduce blur? Long time-exposures 126 Can I change settings for the optional flash unit? Fine tune optimal exposure 315 How can I view my photographs on the camera? Key phrase Camera playback See page 228 Photo info Photo info, highlights 231 232...
Question Key phrase See page Can I set both shutter speed and aperture Exposure mode h manually? (manual) 124 Can I make a time exposure? Exposure and flash bracketing 135, 327 Can I create multiple copies of ... automatically over a series of a photo White balance using different white balance settings? Can I reduce blur? Long time-exposures 126 Can I change settings for the optional flash unit? Fine tune optimal exposure 315 How can I view my photographs on the camera? Key phrase Camera playback See page 228 Photo info Photo info, highlights 231 232...
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...photos on my photographs? HDMI How do I print photos without a computer? What lenses can I use ? What software is available for my camera? Printing photographs Can I copy photos to a computer How do I print photographs? Time stamp How do I order professional prints? What memory cards... can I view my photos in High Definition? Printing via USB Can I use ? Connecting to my computer? Print set (DPOF) See page 274 276 256 262 263 266, 270 272 ❚❚ Optional Accessories Question What optional flash units (Speedlights) ...
...photos on my photographs? HDMI How do I print photos without a computer? What lenses can I use ? What software is available for my camera? Printing photographs Can I copy photos to a computer How do I print photographs? Time stamp How do I order professional prints? What memory cards... can I view my photos in High Definition? Printing via USB Can I use ? Connecting to my computer? Print set (DPOF) See page 274 276 256 262 263 266, 270 272 ❚❚ Optional Accessories Question What optional flash units (Speedlights) ...
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FV Lock 201 Flash Contacts 204 Other Shooting Options 205 Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings 206 Multiple Exposure 208 Interval Timer Photography 213 Non-CPU Lenses 220 Using a GPS Unit 223 More About Playback 227 Full-Frame Playback 228 Photo ...
FV Lock 201 Flash Contacts 204 Other Shooting Options 205 Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings 206 Multiple Exposure 208 Interval Timer Photography 213 Non-CPU Lenses 220 Using a GPS Unit 223 More About Playback 227 Full-Frame Playback 228 Photo ...
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... Playback Folder 281 Hide Image 281 Display Mode 282 Copy Image(s 283 Image Review 287 After Delete 287 Rotate Tall 287 Slide Show 288 Print Set (DPOF 289 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 290 Shooting Menu Bank 291 Reset Shooting Menu 293 Active 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 ...
... Playback Folder 281 Hide Image 281 Display Mode 282 Copy Image(s 283 Image Review 287 After Delete 287 Rotate Tall 287 Slide Show 288 Print Set (DPOF 289 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 290 Shooting Menu Bank 291 Reset Shooting Menu 293 Active 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 ...
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A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 301 B: Custom Setting Bank 303 A: Reset Custom Settings 303 a: Autofocus 304 a1: AF-C Priority Selection 304 a2: AF-S Priority Selection 305 a3: Dynamic AF Area 306 a4: Focus Tracking with Lock-On 308 ...: Auto Meter-off Delay 317 c3: Self-Timer Delay 318 c4: Monitor off Delay 318 d: Shooting/Display 319 d1: Beep 319 d2: Shooting Speed 320 d3: Max. Continuous Release 320 d4: File Number Sequence 321 d5: Control Panel/Viewfinder 322 d6: Shooting Info Display 323 d7: LCD Illumination 324 d8: Exposure...
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 301 B: Custom Setting Bank 303 A: Reset Custom Settings 303 a: Autofocus 304 a1: AF-C Priority Selection 304 a2: AF-S Priority Selection 305 a3: Dynamic AF Area 306 a4: Focus Tracking with Lock-On 308 ...: Auto Meter-off Delay 317 c3: Self-Timer Delay 318 c4: Monitor off Delay 318 d: Shooting/Display 319 d1: Beep 319 d2: Shooting Speed 320 d3: Max. Continuous Release 320 d4: File Number Sequence 321 d5: Control Panel/Viewfinder 322 d6: Shooting Info Display 323 d7: LCD Illumination 324 d8: Exposure...
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e: Bracketing/Flash 325 e1: Flash Sync Speed 325 e2: Flash Shutter Speed 326 e3: Modeling Flash 326 e4: Auto Bracketing Set 327 e5: Auto Bracketing (Mode M 328 e6: Bracketing Order 329 f: Controls 330 f1: Multi Selector Center Button 330 f2: Multi Selector 331 f3: Photo Info/... 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...
e: Bracketing/Flash 325 e1: Flash Sync Speed 325 e2: Flash Shutter Speed 326 e3: Modeling Flash 326 e4: Auto Bracketing Set 327 e5: Auto Bracketing (Mode M 328 e6: Bracketing Order 329 f: Controls 330 f1: Multi Selector Center Button 330 f2: Multi Selector 331 f3: Photo Info/... 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...
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Image Authentication 354 Save/Load Settings 355 GPS 357 Virtual Horizon 357 Non-CPU Lens Data 357 AF Fine Tune 358 Firmware Version 359 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies 360 D-... 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
Image Authentication 354 Save/Load Settings 355 GPS 357 Virtual Horizon 357 Non-CPU Lens Data 357 AF Fine Tune 358 Firmware Version 359 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies 360 D-... 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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... lenses 222 ISO sensitivity 108 2 Shutter-speed lock icon......... 127 3 Flexible program indicator ... 119 4 Exposure mode 116 5 Flash mode 197 6 Shooting menu bank 291 7 Custom settings bank 303 8 Memory card indicator (slot 1 42, 45 9 Memory card indicator (slot 2 42, 45 10 Number of exposures remaining 49 Number of shots remaining before...
... lenses 222 ISO sensitivity 108 2 Shutter-speed lock icon......... 127 3 Flexible program indicator ... 119 4 Exposure mode 116 5 Flash mode 197 6 Shooting menu bank 291 7 Custom settings bank 303 8 Memory card indicator (slot 1 42, 45 9 Memory card indicator (slot 2 42, 45 10 Number of exposures remaining 49 Number of shots remaining before...
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The Rear Control Panel 1 X2 8 3 9 4 10 11 5 12 6 7 A LCD Illuminators Holding the power switch in the D position activates the exposure meters and the control panel backlights (LCD illuminators), allowing the displays to be read in the dark. After the power switch is released, the illuminators will remain lit for six seconds (at default settings) while the exposure meters are active or until the shutter is released. Power switch 10
The Rear Control Panel 1 X2 8 3 9 4 10 11 5 12 6 7 A LCD Illuminators Holding the power switch in the D position activates the exposure meters and the control panel backlights (LCD illuminators), allowing the displays to be read in the dark. After the power switch is released, the illuminators will remain lit for six seconds (at default settings) while the exposure meters are active or until the shutter is released. Power switch 10
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At default settings, the monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for about 20 seconds. 1 23 4 56 7 8 16 15 9 14 10 13 11 12 17 ... on changing the color of exposures X remaining, and AF-area mode is displayed in the shooting information display, see Custom Setting c4 ([Monitor off delay], pg. 318). For information on , see Custom Setting d6 ([Shooting info display], pg. 323). 14 R button To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button again...
At default settings, the monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for about 20 seconds. 1 23 4 56 7 8 16 15 9 14 10 13 11 12 17 ... on changing the color of exposures X remaining, and AF-area mode is displayed in the shooting information display, see Custom Setting c4 ([Monitor off delay], pg. 318). For information on , see Custom Setting d6 ([Shooting info display], pg. 323). 14 R button To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button again...
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... 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
... 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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and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings. X Fn button BKT button M button F button Sub-command dial E button I button Main command dial ISO button QUAL button WB button 16 The Command Dials The main-
and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings. X Fn button BKT button M button F button Sub-command dial E button I button Main command dial ISO button QUAL button WB button 16 The Command Dials The main-
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... (pg. X 64)* + Fn button Main command dial Shooting information display * The DX format image area is automatically selected when a DX lens is attached. Set image quality (pg. 66) + QUAL button Main command dial Rear control panel Choose an image size (pg. 70) + QUAL button Sub-command dial Rear... control panel ❚❚ ISO Sensitivity Press the ISO button and rotate the main command dial. Set ISO sensitivity (pg. 108) + ISO button Main command dial Rear control panel 17 ❚❚ Image Quality and Size Press the Fn or QUAL...
... (pg. X 64)* + Fn button Main command dial Shooting information display * The DX format image area is automatically selected when a DX lens is attached. Set image quality (pg. 66) + QUAL button Main command dial Rear control panel Choose an image size (pg. 70) + QUAL button Sub-command dial Rear... control panel ❚❚ ISO Sensitivity Press the ISO button and rotate the main command dial. Set ISO sensitivity (pg. 108) + ISO button Main command dial Rear control panel 17 ❚❚ Image Quality and Size Press the Fn or QUAL...
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Choose a white balance setting (pg. 145) + Fine-tune white balance (pg. 150), set color temperature (pg. 151), or choose a white balance preset (pg. 162) WB button Main command dial Rear control panel + WB button Sub-command dial Rear control panel 20 Activate or cancel bracketing/ select number X of shots in bracketing sequence (pp. 135, 138) + D button Main command dial Top control panel Select bracketing exposure increment (pg. + 136) D button Sub-command dial Top control panel ❚❚ White Balance Press the WB button and rotate the command dials.
Choose a white balance setting (pg. 145) + Fine-tune white balance (pg. 150), set color temperature (pg. 151), or choose a white balance preset (pg. 162) WB button Main command dial Rear control panel + WB button Sub-command dial Rear control panel 20 Activate or cancel bracketing/ select number X of shots in bracketing sequence (pp. 135, 138) + D button Main command dial Top control panel Select bracketing exposure increment (pg. + 136) D button Sub-command dial Top control panel ❚❚ White Balance Press the WB button and rotate the command dials.
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... the command dials to select shutter speed and aperture in steps of -Field Preview and AE-L/AF-L Buttons Depending on the option selected for Custom Setting f4 ([Assign FUNC. Choose flash mode (pg. 199) X + M button Main command dial Top control panel A The Fn Button Depending on the options selected for ...non-CPU lenses, or select the focus point. ❚❚ Flash Settings Press the M button and rotate the main command dial. A The Depth-of 1 EV, choose pre-specified lens data for Custom...
... the command dials to select shutter speed and aperture in steps of -Field Preview and AE-L/AF-L Buttons Depending on the option selected for Custom Setting f4 ([Assign FUNC. Choose flash mode (pg. 199) X + M button Main command dial Top control panel A The Fn Button Depending on the options selected for ...non-CPU lenses, or select the focus point. ❚❚ Flash Settings Press the M button and rotate the main command dial. A The Depth-of 1 EV, choose pre-specified lens data for Custom...
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See page 47 for a quick start with the D3. 1 Charge the battery (pg. 32). Back Mounting index 5 Turn the camera on adjusting viewfinder focus. 23 For information on choosing a language and setting the time and date, see page 39. X 2 Insert the battery (pg. 34). 3 Attach a lens (pg. 37). 4 Insert a memory card (pg. 42). Quick Start Guide Follow these steps for information on (pg. 48).
See page 47 for a quick start with the D3. 1 Charge the battery (pg. 32). Back Mounting index 5 Turn the camera on adjusting viewfinder focus. 23 For information on choosing a language and setting the time and date, see page 39. X 2 Insert the battery (pg. 34). 3 Attach a lens (pg. 37). 4 Insert a memory card (pg. 42). Quick Start Guide Follow these steps for information on (pg. 48).
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... down to delete the current photograph. 24 K button O button Rotate the focus-mode selector to S (single-servo autofocus). 8 Focus and shoot (pp. 55, 56). 6 Check camera settings (pp. 48, 51).
... down to delete the current photograph. 24 K button O button Rotate the focus-mode selector to S (single-servo autofocus). 8 Focus and shoot (pp. 55, 56). 6 Check camera settings (pp. 48, 51).
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Q If "Q" icon is displayed, help for current item can be viewed by icons. Menu options Options in current menu. s G button Tabs Choose from the camera menus. Slider shows position in current menu. 26 Current settings are shown by pressing L (Q) button (pg. 31). To view the menus, press the G button. Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, retouch, and My menus (see following page).
Q If "Q" icon is displayed, help for current item can be viewed by icons. Menu options Options in current menu. s G button Tabs Choose from the camera menus. Slider shows position in current menu. 26 Current settings are shown by pressing L (Q) button (pg. 31). To view the menus, press the G button. Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, retouch, and My menus (see following page).
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B Setup Format memory cards and perform basic camera setup (pg. 344). N Retouch Create retouched copies of custom options (pg. 373). 27 ❚❚ Menus The following menus are available: Menu Description D Playback Adjust playback settings and manage photos (pg. 278). O My Menu Create a menu of existing photographs (pg. 360). s A Custom Settings Personalize camera settings (pg. 301). C Shooting Adjust shooting settings (pg. 290).
B Setup Format memory cards and perform basic camera setup (pg. 344). N Retouch Create retouched copies of custom options (pg. 373). 27 ❚❚ Menus The following menus are available: Menu Description D Playback Adjust playback settings and manage photos (pg. 278). O My Menu Create a menu of existing photographs (pg. 360). s A Custom Settings Personalize camera settings (pg. 301). C Shooting Adjust shooting settings (pg. 290).