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...in taking photographs and playing them back. Reference: More on Photography (pages 30-50) Play with exposure and explore the creative possibilities of some of camera parts and ready the camera for information on shooting and playback options. Setup: Shooting, Playback, and Custom ...shoot" photography Read these chapters for a complete description of all aspects of camera operation Introduction (pages 1-13) Learn the names of the camera's more information on Custom Settings and on camera specifications, accessories, and troubleshooting. About This Manual The topics in...
...in taking photographs and playing them back. Reference: More on Photography (pages 30-50) Play with exposure and explore the creative possibilities of some of camera parts and ready the camera for information on shooting and playback options. Setup: Shooting, Playback, and Custom ...shoot" photography Read these chapters for a complete description of all aspects of camera operation Introduction (pages 1-13) Learn the names of the camera's more information on Custom Settings and on camera specifications, accessories, and troubleshooting. About This Manual The topics in...
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...13 Tutorial: Photography and Playback 14 Taking Photographs in Mode 14 Digital Vari-Programs 19 Choosing a Shooting Mode 21 Using the Self-timer or Remote Control 22 Basic Playback 24 Reference...25 Using Camera Menus 26 Reference: More on Photography 30 Image Quality and Size... Auto 44 M: Manual ...45 Exposure Compensation (P, S, A, and M Modes Only 47 Optimizing Images 48 White Balance 49 Restoring Default Settings 50 Reference: More on Playback 51 Viewing Photographs 51 Protecting Photographs from Deletion 56 Deleting Individual Photographs 57 vi Viewing Photographs on TV 58
...13 Tutorial: Photography and Playback 14 Taking Photographs in Mode 14 Digital Vari-Programs 19 Choosing a Shooting Mode 21 Using the Self-timer or Remote Control 22 Basic Playback 24 Reference...25 Using Camera Menus 26 Reference: More on Photography 30 Image Quality and Size... Auto 44 M: Manual ...45 Exposure Compensation (P, S, A, and M Modes Only 47 Optimizing Images 48 White Balance 49 Restoring Default Settings 50 Reference: More on Playback 51 Viewing Photographs 51 Protecting Photographs from Deletion 56 Deleting Individual Photographs 57 vi Viewing Photographs on TV 58
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Viewing Photographs on a Computer 59 Printing Photographs 62 Setup...68 Basic Camera Settings 68 Format ...68 CSM/Setup Menu 69 Date ...69 LCD Brightness 69 Video Mode 69 Language (LANG 70 Image Comment 70 USB ...71 Folders ...... Show ...85 Print Set ...86 Small Picture 86 Custom Settings 87 Technical Notes 101 Camera Settings 101 Optional Accessories 104 Caring for the Camera 115 Troubleshooting 120 Appendix ...126 Specifications 129 Index ...136 A two-button reset (page 50) and Custom Setting R (Menu Reset; page 87) can be used to restore factory...
Viewing Photographs on a Computer 59 Printing Photographs 62 Setup...68 Basic Camera Settings 68 Format ...68 CSM/Setup Menu 69 Date ...69 LCD Brightness 69 Video Mode 69 Language (LANG 70 Image Comment 70 USB ...71 Folders ...... Show ...85 Print Set ...86 Small Picture 86 Custom Settings 87 Technical Notes 101 Camera Settings 101 Optional Accessories 104 Caring for the Camera 115 Troubleshooting 120 Appendix ...126 Specifications 129 Index ...136 A two-button reset (page 50) and Custom Setting R (Menu Reset; page 87) can be used to restore factory...
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... as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body Accessory shoe: 109 Control panel: 4 AF-assist illuminator: 34 [Self-timer lamp: 22] [Red-eye reduction lamp: 36] (self-timer / remote control) button: 28 [Reset button: 50] (exposure compensation) button: 47 [ Aperture button: ...45] [Flash compensation: 38] Accessory shoe cover: 109 Built-in flash: 109 (flash sync mode) button: 18, 36 [ Flash compensation: 38] Mode dial: 6 Eyelet for camera strap: 7 Infrared receiver: 28 Lens ...
... as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body Accessory shoe: 109 Control panel: 4 AF-assist illuminator: 34 [Self-timer lamp: 22] [Red-eye reduction lamp: 36] (self-timer / remote control) button: 28 [Reset button: 50] (exposure compensation) button: 47 [ Aperture button: ...45] [Flash compensation: 38] Accessory shoe cover: 109 Built-in flash: 109 (flash sync mode) button: 18, 36 [ Flash compensation: 38] Mode dial: 6 Eyelet for camera strap: 7 Infrared receiver: 28 Lens ...
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Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body (continued) Viewfinder eyepiece: 5, 13, 16 Viewfinder eyepiece cup: 13 (shooting mode) button: 21 [Reset button: 50] (playback) button: 24, 51 (menu) button: 26 (thumbnail) button: 54 [ISO (sensitivity) button: 39] (help / protect) button: 26, 56 [WB (white balance) button: 49] Diopter ...
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body (continued) Viewfinder eyepiece: 5, 13, 16 Viewfinder eyepiece cup: 13 (shooting mode) button: 21 [Reset button: 50] (playback) button: 24, 51 (menu) button: 26 (thumbnail) button: 54 [ISO (sensitivity) button: 39] (help / protect) button: 26, 56 [WB (white balance) button: 49] Diopter ...
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... these buttons are marked by a green dot). Custom Settings Mode Reference-Restoring Default Settings Restoring Default Settings Two-Button Reset Controls used: button + button The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the and buttons down together for more than two seconds (these settings are unaffected... lock ( 97) FV lock ( 98) 6: Flash Level ( 90) 12: BKT Set ( 93) 13: Metering ( 96) Description Off Off (0.0) Normal Auto Off Off 0 Off Matrix Defaults 50 See pages 101-103 for more information on default settings.
... these buttons are marked by a green dot). Custom Settings Mode Reference-Restoring Default Settings Restoring Default Settings Two-Button Reset Controls used: button + button The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the and buttons down together for more than two seconds (these settings are unaffected... lock ( 97) FV lock ( 98) 6: Flash Level ( 90) 12: BKT Set ( 93) 13: Metering ( 96) Description Off Off (0.0) Normal Auto Off Off 0 Off Matrix Defaults 50 See pages 101-103 for more information on default settings.
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...at least 50 mm is only available with the lens pointing up or down. Reference images can be used for first shot applies to be viewed using a zoom lens, zoom all images in . If using computer imaging software. View the current camera fi...rmware version. Firmware Ver. Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is changed during playback ( 84) or when viewed in PictureProject or Nikon Capture 4 version 4.3 or later (available separately). * The following orientations are...
...at least 50 mm is only available with the lens pointing up or down. Reference images can be used for first shot applies to be viewed using a zoom lens, zoom all images in . If using computer imaging software. View the current camera fi...rmware version. Firmware Ver. Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is changed during playback ( 84) or when viewed in PictureProject or Nikon Capture 4 version 4.3 or later (available separately). * The following orientations are...
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Setup Custom Settings 87 Custom Settings The Custom Settings Menu Custom Settings are not affected by a twobutton reset; 50) to suit individual preferences. See pages 101-103 for the CSM/Setup Menu option in the setup menu ( 69): Option Option 7 AF Assist 8 AF Area ... 38, 90 98 99 99 100 100 100 100 R: Menu Reset Select Reset to restore all Custom Settings (including those that are used to customize camera settings to their default values. Option R Menu Reset 1 Beep 2 Autofocus 3 AF-Area Mode Option 87 4 No SD Card? 88 5 Image Review 88 6 Flash Level 89...
Setup Custom Settings 87 Custom Settings The Custom Settings Menu Custom Settings are not affected by a twobutton reset; 50) to suit individual preferences. See pages 101-103 for the CSM/Setup Menu option in the setup menu ( 69): Option Option 7 AF Assist 8 AF Area ... 38, 90 98 99 99 100 100 100 100 R: Menu Reset Select Reset to restore all Custom Settings (including those that are used to customize camera settings to their default values. Option R Menu Reset 1 Beep 2 Autofocus 3 AF-Area Mode Option 87 4 No SD Card? 88 5 Image Review 88 6 Flash Level 89...
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Technical Notes Camera Settings Available Settings and Defaults The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. NR ( 78) Image Quality ( 31)1 Image Size ( ...;✔✔✔ 17: Monitor Off ( 100)4 18: Meter Off ( 100)4 19: Self-Timer ( 100)4 20: Remote ( 100)4 Custom Settings 1 Reset with two-button reset ( 50). 3 Reset when mode dial rotated to new setting. 2 Available when Off is selected for Custom Setting 9. 4 Reset with R: Menu Reset ( 87). Shooting menu Other settings...
Technical Notes Camera Settings Available Settings and Defaults The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. NR ( 78) Image Quality ( 31)1 Image Size ( ...;✔✔✔ 17: Monitor Off ( 100)4 18: Meter Off ( 100)4 19: Self-Timer ( 100)4 20: Remote ( 100)4 Custom Settings 1 Reset with two-button reset ( 50). 3 Reset when mode dial rotated to new setting. 2 Available when Off is selected for Custom Setting 9. 4 Reset with R: Menu Reset ( 87). Shooting menu Other settings...
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... 18 mm, 21 mm 24 mm 28-35 mm 20 mm 24 mm 28-35 mm 24 mm 28-120 mm 28 mm 35 mm 50-70 mm 200 mm 250 mm 300-400 mm 18 mm 24-70 mm Minimum Range 2.5 m/8´2˝ 1.0 m/3´3˝ 2.5 m/8´2˝ 1.0 m/3´3˝ 0.6 m/2´...
... 18 mm, 21 mm 24 mm 28-35 mm 20 mm 24 mm 28-35 mm 24 mm 28-120 mm 28 mm 35 mm 50-70 mm 200 mm 250 mm 300-400 mm 18 mm 24-70 mm Minimum Range 2.5 m/8´2˝ 1.0 m/3´3˝ 2.5 m/8´2˝ 1.0 m/3´3˝ 0.6 m/2´...
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... strong electromagnetic fields, such as this could result in a closed vehicle on a hot day) or below -10 °C (14 °F) Cleaning Camera body Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a cloth lightly dampened in a dry, well-ventilated area. These elements are made ...cloth or chamois leather. After using an aerosol blower, keep the can mirror, and vertical to prevent the discharge of lens cleaner to temperatures above 50 °C/122 °F (for an extended period, remove the battery, and store the battery in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover ...
... strong electromagnetic fields, such as this could result in a closed vehicle on a hot day) or below -10 °C (14 °F) Cleaning Camera body Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a cloth lightly dampened in a dry, well-ventilated area. These elements are made ...cloth or chamois leather. After using an aerosol blower, keep the can mirror, and vertical to prevent the discharge of lens cleaner to temperatures above 50 °C/122 °F (for an extended period, remove the battery, and store the battery in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover ...
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... Mark V with superimposed focus brackets Approximately 95% of lens (vertical and horizontal) Approximately 0.75× (50-mm lens at in mode M, but exposure meter does not function; continuous-servo AF (AF-C); total pixels...) • 2256 × 1496 (Medium) • 1504 × 1000 (Small) Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Compatible lenses* Type G or D AF Nikkor Micro Nikkor... • Manual focus (M) 129 Specifications Type Single-lens reflex digital camera with depth-of-field preview Focus-area selection Can be selected from 5 focus...
... Mark V with superimposed focus brackets Approximately 95% of lens (vertical and horizontal) Approximately 0.75× (50-mm lens at in mode M, but exposure meter does not function; continuous-servo AF (AF-C); total pixels...) • 2256 × 1496 (Medium) • 1504 × 1000 (Small) Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Compatible lenses* Type G or D AF Nikkor Micro Nikkor... • Manual focus (M) 129 Specifications Type Single-lens reflex digital camera with depth-of-field preview Focus-area selection Can be selected from 5 focus...
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MH-18a Quick Charger Rated input AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz Rated output DC 8.4 V/900 mA Supported batteries EN-EL3 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Charging time Approximately 120 min Operating temperature 0 - +40 °C (+32 - ...
MH-18a Quick Charger Rated input AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz Rated output DC 8.4 V/900 mA Supported batteries EN-EL3 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Charging time Approximately 120 min Operating temperature 0 - +40 °C (+32 - ...
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...JPEG Basic; single-servo autofocus; image quality set to JPEG Normal; shutter speed ½50 s; cycle repeated once exposure meters have turned off ; continuousservo autofocus; shutter speed ½50 s; shutter-release pressed halfway for five seconds and focus cycled from infinity...nity to M; shutter-release pressed halfway for one minute with every ten shots. cycle repeated once exposure meters have turned off . camera turned off ; after charging. image size set to minimum range once with each shot; AF-assist illuminator lights when Speedlight is used...
...JPEG Basic; single-servo autofocus; image quality set to JPEG Normal; shutter speed ½50 s; cycle repeated once exposure meters have turned off ; continuousservo autofocus; shutter speed ½50 s; shutter-release pressed halfway for five seconds and focus cycled from infinity...nity to M; shutter-release pressed halfway for one minute with every ten shots. cycle repeated once exposure meters have turned off . camera turned off ; after charging. image size set to minimum range once with each shot; AF-assist illuminator lights when Speedlight is used...
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... Speedlight, 109-112. See Long time-exposures Thumbnail playback, 54 Tone Comp., 77 Two-button reset, 50 U USB, 59, 63, 71 V Video device, 58, 69 Video Mode, 69 VIDEO OUT,...; See Memory Mirror Lock-Up, 116 card Mode, 6 Self-portraits. RAW and flash synchronization, Nikon Capture 4, 31, 59, 114 128 Noise, 46 Shooting menu, 76-82, reduction, 78 101-103 ...control, 109-110, Optimize Image, 48, 76 127 P J P. See Memory card Meter Off, 100 Secure Digital. See AF-area mode. Single-frame playback, 51-53 Single-frame shooting. See diopter W WB. See Shooting...
... Speedlight, 109-112. See Long time-exposures Thumbnail playback, 54 Tone Comp., 77 Two-button reset, 50 U USB, 59, 63, 71 V Video device, 58, 69 Video Mode, 69 VIDEO OUT,...; See Memory Mirror Lock-Up, 116 card Mode, 6 Self-portraits. RAW and flash synchronization, Nikon Capture 4, 31, 59, 114 128 Noise, 46 Shooting menu, 76-82, reduction, 78 101-103 ...control, 109-110, Optimize Image, 48, 76 127 P J P. See Memory card Meter Off, 100 Secure Digital. See AF-area mode. Single-frame playback, 51-53 Single-frame shooting. See diopter W WB. See Shooting...