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... ...xii Notices...xiv Introduction 1 Overview...2 Getting to Know the Camera 3 The Camera Body ...3 The Mode Dial...5 The Viewfinder...6 The Monitor ...7 The Information Display...8 The Command Dial ...10 The Power Switch...12 Camera Menus...13 Using Camera Menus ...14 First Steps ...16 Charge the Battery ...16 Insert... Card ...23 Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...25 Basic Photography and Playback 27 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 28 Step 1: Turn the Camera On 28 Step 2: Select i or j Mode 30 Step 3: Frame the Photograph 30 Step 4: Focus ...31 Step 5: Shoot ...32 Creative ...
... ...xii Notices...xiv Introduction 1 Overview...2 Getting to Know the Camera 3 The Camera Body ...3 The Mode Dial...5 The Viewfinder...6 The Monitor ...7 The Information Display...8 The Command Dial ...10 The Power Switch...12 Camera Menus...13 Using Camera Menus ...14 First Steps ...16 Charge the Battery ...16 Insert... Card ...23 Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...25 Basic Photography and Playback 27 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 28 Step 1: Turn the Camera On 28 Step 2: Select i or j Mode 30 Step 3: Frame the Photograph 30 Step 4: Focus ...31 Step 5: Shoot ...32 Creative ...
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XIntroduction This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts, how to use . Overview ...2 Getting to X ready the camera for use the camera menus, and how to Know the Camera 3 The Camera Body...3 The Mode Dial ...5 The Viewfinder ...6 The Monitor...7 The Information Display ...8 The Command Dial...10 The...
XIntroduction This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts, how to use . Overview ...2 Getting to X ready the camera for use the camera menus, and how to Know the Camera 3 The Camera Body...3 The Mode Dial ...5 The Viewfinder ...6 The Monitor...7 The Information Display ...8 The Command Dial...10 The...
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... a few moments to it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 X 21 22 23 24 25 18 19 20 1 Mode...illuminator 55 Self-timer lamp 68 Red-eye reduction lamp ......72 8 Infrared receiver 68 9 Body cap 10 CPU contacts 11 Built-in flash 70 12 M (flash mode) button ......... 70 Y (flash compensation) button 93 13 Eyelet for camera strap 14 Microphone 51 15 Connector cover 16 E (self-timer) button 69 Fn (function...
... a few moments to it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 X 21 22 23 24 25 18 19 20 1 Mode...illuminator 55 Self-timer lamp 68 Red-eye reduction lamp ......72 8 Infrared receiver 68 9 Body cap 10 CPU contacts 11 Built-in flash 70 12 M (flash mode) button ......... 70 Y (flash compensation) button 93 13 Eyelet for camera strap 14 Microphone 51 15 Connector cover 16 E (self-timer) button 69 Fn (function...
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2 1 X 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The Camera Body (Continued) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 1 Viewfinder eyepiece 25 2 DK-24 rubber eyecup 3 Monitor Viewing settings 8 Live view ...
2 1 X 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The Camera Body (Continued) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 1 Viewfinder eyepiece 25 2 DK-24 rubber eyecup 3 Monitor Viewing settings 8 Live view ...
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...is recommended for most shooting and playback. ❚❚ Storage Position To protect the monitor when the camera is not in use force. Adjust the monitor before mounting the camera on the camera body by opening it outward and rotating it 180° left or 90° right as shown at ...right. and low-angle photography or rotated to observe these precautions could damage the connection between the monitor and the camera body. X 180° 90° 180° ❚❚ Shooting Position In other situations, the monitor can be rotated 180° left before...
...is recommended for most shooting and playback. ❚❚ Storage Position To protect the monitor when the camera is not in use force. Adjust the monitor before mounting the camera on the camera body by opening it outward and rotating it 180° left or 90° right as shown at ...right. and low-angle photography or rotated to observe these precautions could damage the connection between the monitor and the camera body. X 180° 90° 180° ❚❚ Shooting Position In other situations, the monitor can be rotated 180° left before...
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... (0 194) Rear lens cap Focus ring (0 60, 229) Zoom ring 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. Being careful not to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with... manual priority). A-M mode switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 19) 3 Attach the lens. Keeping the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for illustrative purposes. An AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens is not available with the mounting index...
... (0 194) Rear lens cap Focus ring (0 60, 229) Zoom ring 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. Being careful not to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with... manual priority). A-M mode switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 19) 3 Attach the lens. Keeping the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for illustrative purposes. An AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens is not available with the mounting index...
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... panned, vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part of 55mm (Nikon measurements; D Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off when the camera is securely mounted on the image in effect. This is not a malfunction, and can be slowed by approximately 3 EV at the minimum ... (highest f-number). When vibration reduction is active, the image in a wide arc. After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR), X which reduces blur caused by...
... panned, vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part of 55mm (Nikon measurements; D Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off when the camera is securely mounted on the image in effect. This is not a malfunction, and can be slowed by approximately 3 EV at the minimum ... (highest f-number). When vibration reduction is active, the image in a wide arc. After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR), X which reduces blur caused by...
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...your torso for support and place one of the 11 focus points. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject in at right when framing photographs in the viewfinder with your upper... body stable. Frame a photograph in portrait (tall) orientation. Mode dial s j mode i mode Step 3: Frame the Photograph 1 Ready the camera. Step 2: Select i or j Mode To shoot where use of a tripod is recommended. 2 Frame the ...
...your torso for support and place one of the 11 focus points. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject in at right when framing photographs in the viewfinder with your upper... body stable. Frame a photograph in portrait (tall) orientation. Mode dial s j mode i mode Step 3: Frame the Photograph 1 Ready the camera. Step 2: Select i or j Mode To shoot where use of a tripod is recommended. 2 Frame the ...
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... to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in front of the 11 focus points). Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body. ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the... in focus (the focus point can be displayed when the subject is not in -focus indicator (I) is displayed. The distance between your subject and the camera, measure from any of or behind the subject (0 156). 61
... to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in front of the 11 focus points). Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body. ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the... in focus (the focus point can be displayed when the subject is not in -focus indicator (I) is displayed. The distance between your subject and the camera, measure from any of or behind the subject (0 156). 61
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... linear polarizing filters. The EN-EL9a can not be used . See the filter manual for the latest information on supported operating systems. Body cap The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and low-pass filter free of dust when a lens is in the Viewfinder neutral position (-1 ... see page 204 for the D5000. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (0 16-17): Additional EN-EL9a batteries are available with eyepiece correction lenses. Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is required to connect the camera to ensure that the desired ...
... linear polarizing filters. The EN-EL9a can not be used . See the filter manual for the latest information on supported operating systems. Body cap The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and low-pass filter free of dust when a lens is in the Viewfinder neutral position (-1 ... see page 204 for the D5000. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (0 16-17): Additional EN-EL9a batteries are available with eyepiece correction lenses. Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is required to connect the camera to ensure that the desired ...
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...). Lens, mirror, and viewfinder These glass elements are particularly recommended if the camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon service representative once every one to two years, and that it be used ... above 50 °C (122 °F) or below -10 °C (14 °F) Cleaning Camera body Use a blower to a soft cloth and clean with a blower. Do not store your camera with the camera, such as this could result in damage or malfunction. Remove dust and lint with care. If ...
...). Lens, mirror, and viewfinder These glass elements are particularly recommended if the camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon service representative once every one to two years, and that it be used ... above 50 °C (122 °F) or below -10 °C (14 °F) Cleaning Camera body Use a blower to a soft cloth and clean with a blower. Do not store your camera with the camera, such as this could result in damage or malfunction. Remove dust and lint with care. If ...
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.... Replace the lens or body cap. If the camera powers off while the mirror is designed to warn that can not be removed with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may be used with a blower can be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. The D5000, however, is raised, ...the curtain will be lowered after about two minutes. n 209 7 Clean the filter. To prevent damage to the curtain, observe the following precautions: • Do not turn the camera off . Should foreign matter...
.... Replace the lens or body cap. If the camera powers off while the mirror is designed to warn that can not be removed with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may be used with a blower can be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. The D5000, however, is raised, ...the curtain will be lowered after about two minutes. n 209 7 Clean the filter. To prevent damage to the curtain, observe the following precautions: • Do not turn the camera off . Should foreign matter...
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...before exposing it with a blower. To prevent an accidental interruption of liquid. n 210 See "The Low-Pass Filter" (0 206, 208) for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with the monitor, damage.... Keep away from one location to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in the vicinity of humidity. Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use or store this device in photographs. After using an aerosol blower, keep the can cause condensation inside the device.
...before exposing it with a blower. To prevent an accidental interruption of liquid. n 210 See "The Low-Pass Filter" (0 206, 208) for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with the monitor, damage.... Keep away from one location to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in the vicinity of humidity. Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use or store this device in photographs. After using an aerosol blower, keep the can cause condensation inside the device.
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... and software described in this manual may result from any mistakes that this manual at any time and without battery, memory card, or body cap Operating environment Temperature 0-40 °C (+32-104 °F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated..., all figures are for damages that may contain. Nikon will not be held liable for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F). • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of cord Approx. 1800 mm (5...
... and software described in this manual may result from any mistakes that this manual at any time and without battery, memory card, or body cap Operating environment Temperature 0-40 °C (+32-104 °F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated..., all figures are for damages that may contain. Nikon will not be held liable for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F). • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of cord Approx. 1800 mm (5...
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... 17, 28 Beep 158 Black-and-white 178 Blue 98, 179 Blue intensifier (Filter effects) ..178 Body cap 3, 18, 202 Border (PictBridge 138, 141 Bracketing 103, 162, 163 Built-in AF-assist ... 186 Color space 150 Color temperature 97 Compatible lens 194 Computer 134 Connecting a GPS to the camera... 114 Continuous (Release mode) ....... 65 Continuous-servo AF 54 CPU contacts 194 CPU lens 19... all images 127 Delete current image...........40, 126 Delete selected images 127 Digital Print Order Format........136, 139, 143, 230 Diopter adjustment control ...... 25, 202 Direct sunlight (White ...
... 17, 28 Beep 158 Black-and-white 178 Blue 98, 179 Blue intensifier (Filter effects) ..178 Body cap 3, 18, 202 Border (PictBridge 138, 141 Bracketing 103, 162, 163 Built-in AF-assist ... 186 Color space 150 Color temperature 97 Compatible lens 194 Computer 134 Connecting a GPS to the camera... 114 Continuous (Release mode) ....... 65 Continuous-servo AF 54 CPU contacts 194 CPU lens 19... all images 127 Delete current image...........40, 126 Delete selected images 127 Digital Print Order Format........136, 139, 143, 230 Diopter adjustment control ...... 25, 202 Direct sunlight (White ...