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i Troubleshooting ➜ pp. 402-408 Camera behaving unexpectedly? A For Your Safety Before using the camera for those who want to get started taking pictures right away. Digitutor Digitutor, a series of Contents Find items by key word. ➜ pp. 438-444 i ...
i Troubleshooting ➜ pp. 402-408 Camera behaving unexpectedly? A For Your Safety Before using the camera for those who want to get started taking pictures right away. Digitutor Digitutor, a series of Contents Find items by key word. ➜ pp. 438-444 i ...
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... in brackets ([ ]). CompactFlash is a trademark of Apple Inc. information that should be read before using the camera. A Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are shown in the United States and other ...Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Microdrive is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in this manual or the other countries. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to the camera...
... in brackets ([ ]). CompactFlash is a trademark of Apple Inc. information that should be read before using the camera. A Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are shown in the United States and other ...Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Microdrive is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in this manual or the other countries. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to the camera...
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... 358 ❚❚ Camera Setup Question How do I preserve details in 35mm format? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for different lenses? Active D-Lighting How do I focus on erratically moving subjects? 3D-tracking Can I take high-quality NEF (RAW) photos? 14-bit NEF (RAW) How do I record photographs using this "question and...
... 358 ❚❚ Camera Setup Question How do I preserve details in 35mm format? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for different lenses? Active D-Lighting How do I focus on erratically moving subjects? 3D-tracking Can I take high-quality NEF (RAW) photos? 14-bit NEF (RAW) How do I record photographs using this "question and...
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... How do I adjust monitor brightness for menus or playback? How do these indicators mean ? Can I get more information on a different D3 camera? Using the menus What do I get more information about the battery? information display What does this warning mean ? How do I restore shooting... I restore default settings? Can I display the menus in the shooting panels, shooting information display? Can I save menu settings for use the menus? Error messages and displays How much charge does the battery have left? How do I reverse the electronic analog exposure display...
... How do I adjust monitor brightness for menus or playback? How do these indicators mean ? Can I get more information on a different D3 camera? Using the menus What do I get more information about the battery? information display What does this warning mean ? How do I restore shooting... I restore default settings? Can I display the menus in the shooting panels, shooting information display? Can I save menu settings for use the menus? Error messages and displays How much charge does the battery have left? How do I reverse the electronic analog exposure display...
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... do I record voice memo when taking a photograph? Key phrase Camera playback See page 228 Photo info Photo info, highlights 231 232, 282 vii White balance 144 How do parts of a photo White balance using different white balance settings? Flash mode 197 How can I view my... photographs on the camera? bracketing 139, 327 How do I pick the standard exposure level? Can I make a time ...
... do I record voice memo when taking a photograph? Key phrase Camera playback See page 228 Photo info Photo info, highlights 231 232, 282 vii White balance 144 How do parts of a photo White balance using different white balance settings? Flash mode 197 How can I view my... photographs on the camera? bracketing 139, 327 How do I pick the standard exposure level? Can I make a time ...
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... to make sure they are taken? Protect Can I create a copy with different colors? Display mode: focus point Can I record a voice memo on the camera? Image review Can I view photos as they 're in shadows? Slide show ") option? Delete Can I overlay two photos to make a single image?... ("slide show See page 245 281 243 244 281 282 282 287 251 288 ❚❚ Retouching Photographs Question Key phrase How do I use camera to create JPEG copies of red eye? D-Lighting Can I delete several photos at once? Deleting individual photos Can I get rid of an ...
... to make sure they are taken? Protect Can I create a copy with different colors? Display mode: focus point Can I record a voice memo on the camera? Image review Can I view photos as they 're in shadows? Slide show ") option? Delete Can I overlay two photos to make a single image?... ("slide show See page 245 281 243 244 281 282 282 287 251 288 ❚❚ Retouching Photographs Question Key phrase How do I use camera to create JPEG copies of red eye? D-Lighting Can I delete several photos at once? Deleting individual photos Can I get rid of an ...
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... photographs Can I copy photos to a computer How do I order professional prints? What lenses can I use ? Connecting to my computer? What software is available for my camera? Time stamp How do I print photographs? ❚❚ Viewing or Printing Photographs on Other Devices Question Key...HDMI How do I print photos without a computer? What AC adapters, remote cords, and viewfinder accessories are available for my camera? Key phrase Optional flash units Compatible lenses Other accessories Approved memory cards Other accessories See page 191 378 383 389 387 ix ...
... photographs Can I copy photos to a computer How do I order professional prints? What lenses can I use ? Connecting to my computer? What software is available for my camera? Time stamp How do I print photographs? ❚❚ Viewing or Printing Photographs on Other Devices Question Key...HDMI How do I print photos without a computer? What AC adapters, remote cords, and viewfinder accessories are available for my camera? Key phrase Optional flash units Compatible lenses Other accessories Approved memory cards Other accessories See page 191 378 383 389 387 ix ...
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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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... 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 Information 231 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback 241 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom...
... 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 Information 231 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback 241 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom...
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... Preview Button 337 f6: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 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...
... Preview Button 337 f6: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 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...
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... Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from failure to the frame could cause permanent visual impairment. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by a qualified technician. xviii A ...burns. A Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder could cause a fire. A Using the viewfinder diopter control When operating the viewfinder diopter control with your finger in their entirety before using this Nikon product. ❚❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of the frame Keep the sun ...
... Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from failure to the frame could cause permanent visual impairment. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by a qualified technician. xviii A ...burns. A Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder could cause a fire. A Using the viewfinder diopter control When operating the viewfinder diopter control with your finger in their entirety before using this Nikon product. ❚❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of the frame Keep the sun ...
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...removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may be sure to observe this precaution could result in injury. xix Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for an... the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in strangulation. A Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of children Failure ...
...removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may be sure to observe this precaution could result in injury. xix Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for an... the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in strangulation. A Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of children Failure ...
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... the eyes or mouth. A Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger • Keep dry. Continued use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for inspection. xx Particular care should be observed when photographing infants, when the flash should be removed with wet... hands. A Observe caution when using a flash • Using optional flash units in close contact with liquid crystal Should...
... the eyes or mouth. A Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger • Keep dry. Continued use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for inspection. xx Particular care should be observed when photographing infants, when the flash should be removed with wet... hands. A Observe caution when using a flash • Using optional flash units in close contact with liquid crystal Should...
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... these manuals is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Nikon representative in a residential installation. installation. on this product may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of... rules. D3 These limits are not expressly approved by Nikon for any errors or omissions to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your equipment. Notice for Customers in accordance with the limits for help. Tel.: 631-547-4200 xxi Using other reproductive...
... these manuals is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Nikon representative in a residential installation. installation. on this product may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of... rules. D3 These limits are not expressly approved by Nikon for any errors or omissions to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your equipment. Notice for Customers in accordance with the limits for help. Tel.: 631-547-4200 xxi Using other reproductive...
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... or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is designated for business use this product is prohibited. Do not use by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or... and tickets, such as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be collected separately. xxii Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by the...
... or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is designated for business use this product is prohibited. Do not use by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or... and tickets, such as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be collected separately. xxii Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by the...
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... at right could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of such data is the user's responsibility. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. The use with normal operation of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with this electronic circuitry. Disposing of this Nikon digital camera are designed to also replace...
... at right could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of such data is the user's responsibility. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. The use with normal operation of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with this electronic circuitry. Disposing of this Nikon digital camera are designed to also replace...
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XIntroduction X This chapter covers information you will need to Know the Camera pg. 3 Camera Body pg. 3 The Top Control Panel pg. 8 The Rear Control Panel pg. 10 The Viewfinder Display pg. 12 The Shooting Information Display pg. 14 The Command Dials pg. 16 Quick Start Guide pg. 23 1 Overview pg. 2 Getting to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts.
XIntroduction X This chapter covers information you will need to Know the Camera pg. 3 Camera Body pg. 3 The Top Control Panel pg. 8 The Rear Control Panel pg. 10 The Viewfinder Display pg. 12 The Shooting Information Display pg. 14 The Command Dials pg. 16 Quick Start Guide pg. 23 1 Overview pg. 2 Getting to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts.
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... certified by all those who use with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to these services). THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Please be included when the camera is used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) X digital camera.
... certified by all those who use with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to these services). THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Please be included when the camera is used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) X digital camera.
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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- and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings.
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Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (exposure mode e; ❚❚ Exposure Press the I button Main command dial Top control panel Use the command dials to choose the exposure mode. X Choose the exposure mode (pg. 117) + I button and rotate the main command dial to adjust exposure. pg. ...
Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (exposure mode e; ❚❚ Exposure Press the I button Main command dial Top control panel Use the command dials to choose the exposure mode. X Choose the exposure mode (pg. 117) + I button and rotate the main command dial to adjust exposure. pg. ...