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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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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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After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. Lens cap Mounting index CPU contacts (pg. 380) Aperture ring A-M mode switch (pg. 37) Focus ring (pg. 83) A Image Area The DX format image ... CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (pg. 380), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is attached. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise. A Lens An AF Nikkor 85 mm f/1.4D...
After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. Lens cap Mounting index CPU contacts (pg. 380) Aperture ring A-M mode switch (pg. 37) Focus ring (pg. 83) A Image Area The DX format image ... CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (pg. 380), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is attached. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise. A Lens An AF Nikkor 85 mm f/1.4D...
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... the shutter-release button halfway and N rotate the lens focusing ring until the in the viewfinder before shooting. The distance between your subject and the camera, measure from any of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be selected from the focal plane mark (E) on page 82, the in-focus indicator...
... the shutter-release button halfway and N rotate the lens focusing ring until the in the viewfinder before shooting. The distance between your subject and the camera, measure from any of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be selected from the focal plane mark (E) on page 82, the in-focus indicator...
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... 1/125 s. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in viewfinder and top control panel. 17 Exposure determined by camera body. In manual exposure mode, preset aperture using [Non-CPU lens data] (pg. 220), aperture value will be displayed when image on matte screen in focus. ... at maximum zoom, in-focus indicator may be required depending on camera. 13 If maximum aperture is not in viewfinder is specified using lens aperture ring and determine exposure before shifting lens. 18 Exposure compensation required when used (see page 380). 12 Range of f/5.6 or faster. 11 ...
... 1/125 s. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in viewfinder and top control panel. 17 Exposure determined by camera body. In manual exposure mode, preset aperture using [Non-CPU lens data] (pg. 220), aperture value will be displayed when image on matte screen in focus. ... at maximum zoom, in-focus indicator may be required depending on camera. 13 If maximum aperture is not in viewfinder is specified using lens aperture ring and determine exposure before shifting lens. 18 Exposure compensation required when used (see page 380). 12 Range of f/5.6 or faster. 11 ...
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Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is not in place. Body cap Note: Use the latest versions of dust when a lens is connected to the computer hard disk. • Image Authentication: Determine whether photographs taken ...with image authentication on have been modified after shooting. n 387 Software • Capture NX: A complete photo editing package. • Camera Control Pro 2:...
Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is not in place. Body cap Note: Use the latest versions of dust when a lens is connected to the computer hard disk. • Image Authentication: Determine whether photographs taken ...with image authentication on have been modified after shooting. n 387 Software • Capture NX: A complete photo editing package. • Camera Control Pro 2:...
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...wipe the surface lightly with a blower. Do not apply pressure, as televisions or radios • are easily damaged. n 390 If using the camera at the beach or seaside, Camera wipe off sand or salt with a soft, dry cloth. Important: Dust or other volatile chemicals. These glass elements are exposed to ...other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled body water and dry thoroughly. Remove dust and lint with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Remove dust and Lens, lint with a blower.
...wipe the surface lightly with a blower. Do not apply pressure, as televisions or radios • are easily damaged. n 390 If using the camera at the beach or seaside, Camera wipe off sand or salt with a soft, dry cloth. Important: Dust or other volatile chemicals. These glass elements are exposed to ...other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled body water and dry thoroughly. Remove dust and lint with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Remove dust and Lens, lint with a blower.
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...be removed by Nikonauthorized service personnel. If no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter. 7 Turn the camera off and the row of dashes in the top control panel will open, revealing the low-pass filter. Remove ... blink. 5 Examine the low-pass filter. The mirror will close. The mirror will be removed with a blower. Do not use a blowerbrush, as the bristles could damage the filter. Press the shutter-release button all the way down position and the shutter ...pass filter, examine the filter for dust or lint. 4 Raise the mirror. n 396 Replace the lens or body cap.
...be removed by Nikonauthorized service personnel. If no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter. 7 Turn the camera off and the row of dashes in the top control panel will open, revealing the low-pass filter. Remove ... blink. 5 Examine the low-pass filter. The mirror will close. The mirror will be removed with a blower. Do not use a blowerbrush, as the bristles could damage the filter. Press the shutter-release button all the way down position and the shutter ...pass filter, examine the filter for dust or lint. 4 Raise the mirror. n 396 Replace the lens or body cap.
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... the mirror is in place, be retouched using Capture NX (available separately; The D3, however, is designed to be used with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are particularly recommended if the camera is used with the camera, such as described above, or have the... filter cleaned by the presence of foreign matter on the Low-Pass Filter Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact with the camera, being careful to replace the body ...
... the mirror is in place, be retouched using Capture NX (available separately; The D3, however, is designed to be used with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are particularly recommended if the camera is used with the camera, such as described above, or have the... filter cleaned by the presence of foreign matter on the Low-Pass Filter Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact with the camera, being careful to replace the body ...
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...apply a small amount of storage at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent leakage and store the camera in a dry, wellventilated area. Dust and lint should be gently removed with cleaning tools, or ...: The shutter curtain is extremely thin and easily damaged. Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Turn the camera on cleaning the low-pass filter. Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to deteriorate. The lens and mirror are easily damaged.
...apply a small amount of storage at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent leakage and store the camera in a dry, wellventilated area. Dust and lint should be gently removed with cleaning tools, or ...: The shutter curtain is extremely thin and easily damaged. Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Turn the camera on cleaning the low-pass filter. Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to deteriorate. The lens and mirror are easily damaged.
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Interface Ten-pin remote terminal Can be held liable for a camera with D-sub 9-pin connector) Supported languages Supported languages Chinese... in this manual may result from any mistakes that this manual at any time and without battery, memory card, body cap, or accessory shoe cover Operating environment Temperature 0-40 °C (32-104 °F) Humidity Less than 85%...stated, all figures are for damages that may contain. Nikon will not be used to change the specifications of 20 °C (68 °F). • Nikon reserves the right to connect remote control or GPS device...
Interface Ten-pin remote terminal Can be held liable for a camera with D-sub 9-pin connector) Supported languages Supported languages Chinese... in this manual may result from any mistakes that this manual at any time and without battery, memory card, body cap, or accessory shoe cover Operating environment Temperature 0-40 °C (32-104 °F) Humidity Less than 85%...stated, all figures are for damages that may contain. Nikon will not be used to change the specifications of 20 °C (68 °F). • Nikon reserves the right to connect remote control or GPS device...
