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only) i S. A. 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...
only) i S. A. 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...
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Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, ...circulated in possession of material that this product for business use this product is to users in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of waste management. The following apply only to be provided for the purpose...
Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, ...circulated in possession of material that this product for business use this product is to users in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of waste management. The following apply only to be provided for the purpose...
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...deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with this electronic circuitry. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are engineered and proven to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. The use of personal image... information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Disposing of such data is the user's responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to also replace any pictures selected for example, pictures of this Nikon digital camera are designed to...
...deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with this electronic circuitry. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are engineered and proven to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. The use of personal image... information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Disposing of such data is the user's responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to also replace any pictures selected for example, pictures of this Nikon digital camera are designed to...
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...www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support • For users in your area. Additional information may result from the Nikon representative in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest...functioning normally. A Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at the following URL for damages or lost profits that the camera is available online at weddings or before taking the camera on digital imaging and photography.
...www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support • For users in your area. Additional information may result from the Nikon representative in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest...functioning normally. A Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at the following URL for damages or lost profits that the camera is available online at weddings or before taking the camera on digital imaging and photography.
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... thoroughly to get the most from the camera, and keep them where they will be read by Nikon specifically for your Nikon digital camera are particularly recommended if the camera is used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) X digital camera. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to...
... thoroughly to get the most from the camera, and keep them where they will be read by Nikon specifically for your Nikon digital camera are particularly recommended if the camera is used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) X digital camera. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to...
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...× 2,832 pixels in size. 69 ISO sensitivity 200 ISO sensitivity (digital equivalent of film speed) set to take photos at a compression ratio (JPEG of lighting. 144 Exposure mode e (Programm ed auto) Camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for [JPEG compression]. Option Default Description Page...* [Size priority] selected for optimal exposure in center focus point when shutter-release button is shown above. Image size L (Large) FX format images are listed below. point AF) Focus point Viewfinder focus point display is pressed halfway. 78 51
...× 2,832 pixels in size. 69 ISO sensitivity 200 ISO sensitivity (digital equivalent of film speed) set to take photos at a compression ratio (JPEG of lighting. 144 Exposure mode e (Programm ed auto) Camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for [JPEG compression]. Option Default Description Page...* [Size priority] selected for optimal exposure in center focus point when shutter-release button is shown above. Image size L (Large) FX format images are listed below. point AF) Focus point Viewfinder focus point display is pressed halfway. 78 51
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... "white balance." This chapter covers white balance settings. rWhite Balance - Keeping Colors True The color of the light source. Unlike the film used in film cameras, digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to changes in the color of the light source, with the color of light reflected from an...
... "white balance." This chapter covers white balance settings. rWhite Balance - Keeping Colors True The color of the light source. Unlike the film used in film cameras, digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to changes in the color of the light source, with the color of light reflected from an...
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... or 200 mm). The D3 is taken, the flash has fired at some ranges or aperture settings. If they are set to TTL, the camera shutter-release button will lock and no photographs can be used at ISO sensitivities between 200 and 6400. D Notes on CLScompatible digital SLR cameras. If the flash-ready ... in the "digital SLR" l category in non-TTL auto and manual modes. At values over 6400, the desired results may not be achieved at full power and the photograph may be used in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. If the Speedlight supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System...
... or 200 mm). The D3 is taken, the flash has fired at some ranges or aperture settings. If they are set to TTL, the camera shutter-release button will lock and no photographs can be used at ISO sensitivities between 200 and 6400. D Notes on CLScompatible digital SLR cameras. If the flash-ready ... in the "digital SLR" l category in non-TTL auto and manual modes. At values over 6400, the desired results may not be achieved at full power and the photograph may be used in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. If the Speedlight supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System...
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...flash control: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for natural balance between main subject and ambient background lighting. brightness of calculation can be increased for digital SLR is activated automatically when spot metering is not taken into account. see pg. 220). l 196 Standard i-TTL flash for non-CPU lenses... by 1,005-segment RGB sensor and are analyzed in frame to TTL, the camera automatically selects one of the following types of frame are picked up by providing lens data (focal length and maximum aperture; i-TTL Flash ...
...flash control: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for natural balance between main subject and ambient background lighting. brightness of calculation can be increased for digital SLR is activated automatically when spot metering is not taken into account. see pg. 220). l 196 Standard i-TTL flash for non-CPU lenses... by 1,005-segment RGB sensor and are analyzed in frame to TTL, the camera automatically selects one of the following types of frame are picked up by providing lens data (focal length and maximum aperture; i-TTL Flash ...
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This reduces the drain on the (default) battery but may prevent GPS data from the camera. GPS data will always be recorded. • [Position]: This item is only available if a GPS device is connected, when it displays the current latitude, longitude, ... GPS device pointing in the same direction as reported by the GPS device and is equipped with a digital compass. t A Heading The heading is only recorded if the GPS device is independent of the camera clock. 225 Option Description Exposure meters will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the period...
This reduces the drain on the (default) battery but may prevent GPS data from the camera. GPS data will always be recorded. • [Position]: This item is only available if a GPS device is connected, when it displays the current latitude, longitude, ... GPS device pointing in the same direction as reported by the GPS device and is equipped with a digital compass. t A Heading The heading is only recorded if the GPS device is independent of the camera clock. 225 Option Description Exposure meters will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the period...
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...(pg. 436), photographs can be printed from a computer. Note that this is the only method available for printing RAW (NEF) pictures. Some digital print services may also support TIFF; check with a card slot (see the WT-4 user's manual for details). • Transfer pictures (pg. ...available separately; If the center supports DPOF (pg. 436), photographs can be printed by any of the following methods: • Connect the camera to a printer and print JPEG photographs directly from a computer using ViewNX (supplied) or Capture NX (available separately; Printing Photographs Photographs can be...
...(pg. 436), photographs can be printed from a computer. Note that this is the only method available for printing RAW (NEF) pictures. Some digital print services may also support TIFF; check with a card slot (see the WT-4 user's manual for details). • Transfer pictures (pg. ...available separately; If the center supports DPOF (pg. 436), photographs can be printed by any of the following methods: • Connect the camera to a printer and print JPEG photographs directly from a computer using ViewNX (supplied) or Capture NX (available separately; Printing Photographs Photographs can be...
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... (RAW) images, ".TIF" for TIFF (RGB) images, ".JPG" for JPEG images, and ".NDF" for dust off reference data. Slot 2 Choose the role played by a four-digit number and a three-letter extension (e.g., "DSC 0001.JPG"). The [File naming] option is a maximum of three characters long. For information on editing file names, see... Menu Banks" (pg. 292). Image Quality Choose image quality (pg. 65). File Naming Photographs are saved using file names consisting of "DSC_" or, in the camera (pg. 71).
... (RAW) images, ".TIF" for TIFF (RGB) images, ".JPG" for JPEG images, and ".NDF" for dust off reference data. Slot 2 Choose the role played by a four-digit number and a three-letter extension (e.g., "DSC 0001.JPG"). The [File naming] option is a maximum of three characters long. For information on editing file names, see... Menu Banks" (pg. 292). Image Quality Choose image quality (pg. 65). File Naming Photographs are saved using file names consisting of "DSC_" or, in the camera (pg. 71).
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... choose an identifier and press J to contrast-detect autofocus when [Tripod] is the same as the last two digits of the same type), highlight the saved desired lens and press 2. D AF Tuning The camera may be stored per lens. U 359 If a value exists for example to choose an identifier that is selected...
... choose an identifier and press J to contrast-detect autofocus when [Tripod] is the same as the last two digits of the same type), highlight the saved desired lens and press 2. D AF Tuning The camera may be stored per lens. U 359 If a value exists for example to choose an identifier that is selected...
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microdrives 427 Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D3 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Single-lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective pixels Effective pixels 12.1 million Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust-reduction System 36 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) 12.87 million Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture...
microdrives 427 Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D3 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Single-lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective pixels Effective pixels 12.1 million Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust-reduction System 36 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) 12.87 million Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture...
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...field preview button is pressed, lens aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Nikkor does not support some functions). Lenses for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame coverage Magnification Eyepoint Diopter adjustment Focusing screen Reflex mirror Depth-of-field preview Lens aperture Eye... type B BriteView Clear Matte VI screen Quick return When depth of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for F3AF not supported. • AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported...
...field preview button is pressed, lens aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Nikkor does not support some functions). Lenses for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame coverage Magnification Eyepoint Diopter adjustment Focusing screen Reflex mirror Depth-of-field preview Lens aperture Eye... type B BriteView Clear Matte VI screen Quick return When depth of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for F3AF not supported. • AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported...
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...A Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows...optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif-compliant printers. • PictBridge: A standard developed through cooperation with the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without first transferring them to a computer. • HDMI...
...A Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows...optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif-compliant printers. • PictBridge: A standard developed through cooperation with the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without first transferring them to a computer. • HDMI...
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... info], 353 [Beep], 319 Body cap, 4, 37, 387 Bracketing, 134, 327, 328 exposure, 134, 327 flash, 134, 327 white balance, 134, 139, 327 [Bracketing order], 329 Bulb, 126 Burst, 89, 320, 332 C C, 74, 304 Calibrating, 433 calibration, 353, 433 charging, 32 info, 353 Camera Control Pro 2, 256, 387 ...206, 418 restoring, 206 [Delete], 281 [All], 281 [Selected], 281 Delete, 58, 245, 281 all images, 281 current image, 245 selected images, 281 Digital Print Order Format, 262, 436 Diopter, 3, 47, 385 adjustment control, 47 adjustment lens, 385 [Display mode], 282 [D-Lighting], 363 DPOF, 262 [Dust off ...
... info], 353 [Beep], 319 Body cap, 4, 37, 387 Bracketing, 134, 327, 328 exposure, 134, 327 flash, 134, 327 white balance, 134, 139, 327 [Bracketing order], 329 Bulb, 126 Burst, 89, 320, 332 C C, 74, 304 Calibrating, 433 calibration, 353, 433 charging, 32 info, 353 Camera Control Pro 2, 256, 387 ...206, 418 restoring, 206 [Delete], 281 [All], 281 [Selected], 281 Delete, 58, 245, 281 all images, 281 current image, 245 selected images, 281 Digital Print Order Format, 262, 436 Diopter, 3, 47, 385 adjustment control, 47 adjustment lens, 385 [Display mode], 282 [D-Lighting], 363 DPOF, 262 [Dust off ...
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...optimal exposure], 315 [Firmware version], 359 Flash, 134, 189, 197, 326, 327 bracketing, 134, 327 control, 196 i-TTL balanced-fill flash for digital SLR, 196 standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR, 196 mode, 197 modeling, 326 monitor pre-flash, 190 range, 200 ready indicator, 194, 202 sync speed, 325 sync terminal, 204 [Flash ... 299 Highlights, 232, 233, 282 Histogram, 233, 282 I [Image area], 60, 63 [5:4 (30x24)], 61 [Auto DX crop], 60, 63 [Choose image area], 61, 63 [FX format (36x24)], 61 Image area, 38, 60, 69, 297 [Image authentication], 354 [Image comment], 348 Menu items and options in the...
...optimal exposure], 315 [Firmware version], 359 Flash, 134, 189, 197, 326, 327 bracketing, 134, 327 control, 196 i-TTL balanced-fill flash for digital SLR, 196 standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR, 196 mode, 197 modeling, 326 monitor pre-flash, 190 range, 200 ready indicator, 194, 202 sync speed, 325 sync terminal, 204 [Flash ... 299 Highlights, 232, 233, 282 Histogram, 233, 282 I [Image area], 60, 63 [5:4 (30x24)], 61 [Auto DX crop], 60, 63 [Choose image area], 61, 63 [FX format (36x24)], 61 Image area, 38, 60, 69, 297 [Image authentication], 354 [Image comment], 348 Menu items and options in the...