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... website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html Find the solution here. 0 216-220 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for details. i The Index Search by function or menu name. i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? i The Q&A Index ➜ 0 ii-v Know what you want to do but don't know the function name? See... in "For Your Safety" (0 xii). Where to Find It Find what you 're looking for help on menu items and other topics. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for from the "question and answer" index.
... website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html Find the solution here. 0 216-220 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for details. i The Index Search by function or menu name. i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? i The Q&A Index ➜ 0 ii-v Know what you want to do but don't know the function name? See... in "For Your Safety" (0 xii). Where to Find It Find what you 're looking for help on menu items and other topics. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for from the "question and answer" index.
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... 6 Number of exposures remaining 29 Battery level 28 Auto off ? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for using this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera Displays Question What do I view more shots can I take with this card? How much charge does the battery have left?
... 6 Number of exposures remaining 29 Battery level 28 Auto off ? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for using this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera Displays Question What do I view more shots can I take with this card? How much charge does the battery have left?
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... 86-87 Active D-Lighting 94-95 Interval timer shooting 76-77 Viewfinder focus 25 Beep 158 iii Can I shoot a series of the camera? How do I choose how the camera focuses? Can I shoot movies? Can I make photos brighter or darker? Can I avoid "red-eye"? How do I angle the ... Auto flash Red-eye reduction Auto (flash off ) mode Flash off the light on the front of photos in quick succession? How do I reduce camera noise in the monitor? How do I frame photos in quiet surroundings? Can I preserve details in a focus area? How do I blur the background...
... 86-87 Active D-Lighting 94-95 Interval timer shooting 76-77 Viewfinder focus 25 Beep 158 iii Can I shoot a series of the camera? How do I choose how the camera focuses? Can I shoot movies? Can I make photos brighter or darker? Can I avoid "red-eye"? How do I angle the ... Auto flash Red-eye reduction Auto (flash off ) mode Flash off the light on the front of photos in quick succession? How do I reduce camera noise in the monitor? How do I frame photos in quiet surroundings? Can I preserve details in a focus area? How do I blur the background...
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How do I print photos? Can I view photos on the camera? How do I delete unwanted photos? Can I print the date of photos? Can I view photos in on photos during playback? How do I copy photos to a computer? ...
How do I print photos? Can I view photos on the camera? How do I delete unwanted photos? Can I print the date of photos? Can I view photos in on photos during playback? How do I copy photos to a computer? ...
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... and date 20, 169 File number sequence 159 My Menu 191 Recent settings 190 ❚❚ Miscellaneous Question What do I do I clean the camera? What lenses can I use ? How do I go to access frequently-used settings? Is there a quick way to for my... Menus and Settings Question How do I adjust settings? What memory cards can I use the menus? Who do I use ? How do I get help for my camera? How do I restore default settings? How do I reset file numbering to access recently-used settings? Is there a quick way to 1? What software is available for...
... and date 20, 169 File number sequence 159 My Menu 191 Recent settings 190 ❚❚ Miscellaneous Question What do I do I clean the camera? What lenses can I use ? How do I go to access frequently-used settings? Is there a quick way to for my... Menus and Settings Question How do I adjust settings? What memory cards can I use the menus? Who do I use ? How do I get help for my camera? How do I restore default settings? How do I reset file numbering to access recently-used settings? Is there a quick way to 1? What software is available for...
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... ...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 the Battery ...17 Attach a Lens...18 Basic Setup...20 Insert ...Format the Memory 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 Photography (Scene Modes...
... ...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 the Battery ...17 Attach a Lens...18 Basic Setup...20 Insert ...Format the Memory 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 Photography (Scene Modes...
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NR ...151 High ISO NR ...151 Active Folder ...152 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 153 A: Reset Custom Settings 154 a: Autofocus ...155 a1: AF-area Mode...155 a2: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator 155 a3: Live View Autofocus ...Display...158 d4: File Number Sequence 159 d5: Exposure Delay Mode 159 d6: Date Imprint...160 ix Connecting to a Computer 134 Before Connecting the Camera 134 Connecting the Camera ...135 Printing Photographs...136 Connecting the Printer ...136 Printing Pictures One at a Time 137 Printing Multiple Pictures 139 Creating Index Prints ...142 Creating...
NR ...151 High ISO NR ...151 Active Folder ...152 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 153 A: Reset Custom Settings 154 a: Autofocus ...155 a1: AF-area Mode...155 a2: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator 155 a3: Live View Autofocus ...Display...158 d4: File Number Sequence 159 d5: Exposure Delay Mode 159 d6: Date Imprint...160 ix Connecting to a Computer 134 Before Connecting the Camera 134 Connecting the Camera ...135 Printing Photographs...136 Connecting the Printer ...136 Printing Pictures One at a Time 137 Printing Multiple Pictures 139 Creating Index Prints ...142 Creating...
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... Button 163 f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 164 f3: Reverse Dial Rotation 164 f4: No Memory Card? ...164 f5: Reverse Indicators...164 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 165 LCD Brightness...166 Info Display Format ...166 Auto Information Display 168 Info Wrap-around ...168 Video Mode...168 HDMI...168 Time Zone and...
... Button 163 f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 164 f3: Reverse Dial Rotation 164 f4: No Memory Card? ...164 f5: Reverse Indicators...164 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 165 LCD Brightness...166 Info Display Format ...166 Auto Information Display 168 Info Wrap-around ...168 Video Mode...168 HDMI...168 Time Zone and...
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... Non-CPU Lenses 195 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 198 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 198 Other Accessories ...202 Approved Memory Cards 203 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 204 Caring for the Camera...205 Storage...205 Cleaning ...205 The Low-Pass Filter...206 ...Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 210 Available Settings ...212 Memory Card Capacity ...215 Exposure Program...216 Troubleshooting ...
... Non-CPU Lenses 195 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 198 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 198 Other Accessories ...202 Approved Memory Cards 203 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 204 Caring for the Camera...205 Storage...205 Cleaning ...205 The Low-Pass Filter...206 ...Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 210 Available Settings ...212 Memory Card Capacity ...215 Exposure Program...216 Troubleshooting ...
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... the presence of flammable gas, as the result of children Failure to avoid burns. A Observe caution when using the flash • Using the camera with the flash in close contact with the skin or other strong light source through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other objects could cause...skin or entering the eyes or mouth. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following symbol: A This icon marks warnings. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in your eye accidentally. A Using the viewfinder diopter control ...
... the presence of flammable gas, as the result of children Failure to avoid burns. A Observe caution when using the flash • Using the camera with the flash in close contact with the skin or other strong light source through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other objects could cause...skin or entering the eyes or mouth. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following symbol: A This icon marks warnings. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in your eye accidentally. A Using the viewfinder diopter control ...
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... xiii A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may be played back on audio CD equipment. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Continued use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to cool. • Discontinue.... Failure to observe this product: • Use only batteries approved for use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to a Nikon-authorized service representative for use in the battery, such as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are using an AC adapter...
... xiii A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may be played back on audio CD equipment. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Continued use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to cool. • Discontinue.... Failure to observe this product: • Use only batteries approved for use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to a Nikon-authorized service representative for use in the battery, such as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are using an AC adapter...
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... data storage device or transferring ownership to users in the malicious use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with Canadian ICES-003. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designated for preset manual white balance (0 99). For more information, contact ... information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with normal operation of empty sky). The use of this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to also replace any pictures selected for separate collection at an...
... data storage device or transferring ownership to users in the malicious use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with Canadian ICES-003. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designated for preset manual white balance (0 99). For more information, contact ... information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with normal operation of empty sky). The use of this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to also replace any pictures selected for separate collection at an...
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... issued cautions on digital imaging and photography. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. A Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ensure that the camera is prohibited. See.... Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material 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 law from product malfunction.
... issued cautions on digital imaging and photography. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. A Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ensure that the camera is prohibited. See.... Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material 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 law from product malfunction.
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......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 the Battery ...17 Attach a Lens ...18 Basic Setup ...20 Insert a Memory Card...22 Format the ...Memory Card...23 Adjust Viewfinder Focus...25 1 XIntroduction This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts, how to use .
......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 the Battery ...17 Attach a Lens ...18 Basic Setup ...20 Insert a Memory Card...22 Format the ...Memory Card...23 Adjust Viewfinder Focus...25 1 XIntroduction This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts, how to use .
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... operational and safety requirements. A This icon marks notes; THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Any accessories regularly used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will...
... operational and safety requirements. A This icon marks notes; THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Any accessories regularly used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will...
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...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) button ...........163 17 Mounting index 18 18 Lens release button 19... Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit 198 23 Accessory terminal 203 24 USB connector Connecting to a computer 135 Connecting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual...
...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) button ...........163 17 Mounting index 18 18 Lens release button 19... Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit 198 23 Accessory terminal 203 24 USB connector Connecting to a computer 135 Connecting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... aperture, user controls aperture to suggest motion by blurring moving objects. ❚❚ Auto Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings. j Auto (flash off) (0 28): As above, except that the flash will not fire even when lighting is poor. ...35): Take vivid close-ups of flowers, insects, and other settings. rendered while skin tones remain soft and natural. increase depth-of digital cameras. i Auto (0 28): Camera adjusts settings automatically to bring both main X subject and background into focus. sports shots. l Landscape (0 34): Preserve details in ...
... aperture, user controls aperture to suggest motion by blurring moving objects. ❚❚ Auto Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings. j Auto (flash off) (0 28): As above, except that the flash will not fire even when lighting is poor. ...35): Take vivid close-ups of flowers, insects, and other settings. rendered while skin tones remain soft and natural. increase depth-of digital cameras. i Auto (0 28): Camera adjusts settings automatically to bring both main X subject and background into focus. sports shots. l Landscape (0 34): Preserve details in ...
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... be angled for high- Do not use , fold it back onto the camera body as shown below, allowing the monitor to be stowed on the camera body by opening it outward and rotating it back onto the camera body. Failure to face the user for most shooting and playback. ❚❚...; Storage Position To protect the monitor when the camera is not in use force. Adjust the monitor before folding it 180° left before mounting the camera on a tripod. 7 D Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown above. ...
... be angled for high- Do not use , fold it back onto the camera body as shown below, allowing the monitor to be stowed on the camera body by opening it outward and rotating it back onto the camera body. Failure to face the user for most shooting and playback. ❚❚...; Storage Position To protect the monitor when the camera is not in use force. Adjust the monitor before folding it 180° left before mounting the camera on a tripod. 7 D Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown above. ...
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... orientation R button Camera rotated 90° to shoot in the monitor when the R button is displayed in tall (portrait) orientation 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 1 34 ...
... orientation R button Camera rotated 90° to shoot in the monitor when the R button is displayed in tall (portrait) orientation 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 1 34 ...