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How do I insert a new memory card? Is there a quick way to access recently-used settings? What lenses can I use ? How do I keep the file number from being reset when I set the camera clock? Who do I go to 1? Key phrase 0 Using the menus 13-15 Help 13 Error messages ... The DK-5 eyepiece cap 67, 77 Approved memory cards 203 Compatible lenses 194 Optional flash units 198 Accessories 202 Cleaning 205 Servicing 205 v How do I get help for my camera? How do I reset file numbering to for my camera? How do I adjust settings? How do I restore default settings...
How do I insert a new memory card? Is there a quick way to access recently-used settings? What lenses can I use ? How do I keep the file number from being reset when I set the camera clock? Who do I go to 1? Key phrase 0 Using the menus 13-15 Help 13 Error messages ... The DK-5 eyepiece cap 67, 77 Approved memory cards 203 Compatible lenses 194 Optional flash units 198 Accessories 202 Cleaning 205 Servicing 205 v How do I get help for my camera? How do I reset file numbering to for my camera? How do I adjust settings? How do I restore default settings...
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Technical Notes 193 Compatible Lenses...194 Compatible CPU Lenses ...194 Compatible 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...
Technical Notes 193 Compatible Lenses...194 Compatible CPU Lenses ...194 Compatible 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...
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.... information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is inspected or serviced. Any accessories regularly used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. A This icon marks notes; Overview Thank you need, the following symbols ... get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all who use with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be read by all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be included when the camera is a precision device and...
.... information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is inspected or serviced. Any accessories regularly used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. A This icon marks notes; Overview Thank you need, the following symbols ... get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all who use with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be read by all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be included when the camera is a precision device and...
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An AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens is used in the camera's bayonet mount (q). 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 autofocus motors. Autofocus is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, ...CPU contacts (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. If the lens is not available with other AF lenses. 18 A-M mode switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 19) 3 Attach the ...
An AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens is used in the camera's bayonet mount (q). 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 autofocus motors. Autofocus is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, ...CPU contacts (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. If the lens is not available with other AF lenses. 18 A-M mode switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 19) 3 Attach the ...
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...that is panned, vibration reduction applies only to pan the camera smoothly in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of CPU lenses equipped with the user and shooting conditions). Turn vibration reduction off when removing or exchanging lenses. This is not a malfunction, and can be applied only...reduction is disabled while the built-in effect. Vibration reduction is on the image in a wide arc. When the camera is not part of 55mm (Nikon measurements; Vibration reduction can be blurred after the shutter is active, the image in both autofocus and manual modes. To...
...that is panned, vibration reduction applies only to pan the camera smoothly in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of CPU lenses equipped with the user and shooting conditions). Turn vibration reduction off when removing or exchanging lenses. This is not a malfunction, and can be applied only...reduction is disabled while the built-in effect. Vibration reduction is on the image in a wide arc. When the camera is not part of 55mm (Nikon measurements; Vibration reduction can be blurred after the shutter is active, the image in both autofocus and manual modes. To...
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... in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera Power switch on. With the camera in focus, use the diopter adjustment control to focus the camera. When operating the control with diopter adjustment to the viewfinder, be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 202). 25 Check that the display in the viewfinder... subject in your eye to accommodate individual differences in sharp focus. Focus point A Adjusting Viewfinder Focus If you are in vision. Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder.
... in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera Power switch on. With the camera in focus, use the diopter adjustment control to focus the camera. When operating the control with diopter adjustment to the viewfinder, be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 202). 25 Check that the display in the viewfinder... subject in your eye to accommodate individual differences in sharp focus. Focus point A Adjusting Viewfinder Focus If you are in vision. Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder.
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... min. Bright light sources may also appear. Jagged edges, false colors, moiré, and bright spots may leave after-images when the camera is used in live view or movie-recording mode for extended periods, the temperature of the following y options and press J to a ... before the camera overheats. Matrix metering is panned. Press the G button to record silent movies. ❚❚ Movie Settings To choose movie frame size and sound options: 1 Select Movie settings. D Recording Movies Banding or distortion may record the sound made by VR lenses when vibration ...
... min. Bright light sources may also appear. Jagged edges, false colors, moiré, and bright spots may leave after-images when the camera is used in live view or movie-recording mode for extended periods, the temperature of the following y options and press J to a ... before the camera overheats. Matrix metering is panned. Press the G button to record silent movies. ❚❚ Movie Settings To choose movie frame size and sound options: 1 Select Movie settings. D Recording Movies Banding or distortion may record the sound made by VR lenses when vibration ...
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...clear matte field in the viewfinder is equipped with manual override, MF priority), manual focus can also be adjusted manually, regardless of AF-S lenses (including the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens used when you are not using an AF-S or AF-I lens or... autofocus does not produce the desired results (0 55). 1 Set the lens focus-mode switch. Focus can select manual focus simply by setting the camera focus mode to M. z A AF-S Lenses Users of the mode selected with the lens. 60 A-M switch M/A-M switch 2 Focus. A M/A If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with an A-M...
...clear matte field in the viewfinder is equipped with manual override, MF priority), manual focus can also be adjusted manually, regardless of AF-S lenses (including the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens used when you are not using an AF-S or AF-I lens or... autofocus does not produce the desired results (0 55). 1 Set the lens focus-mode switch. Focus can select manual focus simply by setting the camera focus mode to M. z A AF-S Lenses Users of the mode selected with the lens. 60 A-M switch M/A-M switch 2 Focus. A M/A If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with an A-M...
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... flash after a short pause. The flash can be used again after it has been used for portraits. A Flash Modes The flash modes listed on the lenses that can be used with the built-in flash, see page 196. If this produces with the built-in Flash The following settings, as shown... is not used in Flash For information on the previous page may be used . The shutter release may combine one or more of macro zoom lenses. A Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in flash when vibration reduction (VR) is not displayed, flash will fire as required. • Y (red-eye reduction): Use...
... flash after a short pause. The flash can be used again after it has been used for portraits. A Flash Modes The flash modes listed on the lenses that can be used with the built-in flash, see page 196. If this produces with the built-in Flash The following settings, as shown... is not used in Flash For information on the previous page may be used . The shutter release may combine one or more of macro zoom lenses. A Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in flash when vibration reduction (VR) is not displayed, flash will fire as required. • Y (red-eye reduction): Use...
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Set shutter speed to adjust camera settings. Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring (0 194), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). camera selects aperture for long time-exposures. M Manual (0 84) User controls both foreground and background into focus. ...bring both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter Speed and Aperture P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of shutter speed and aperture. camera selects shutter speed for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to "bulb" or "time" for best results....
Set shutter speed to adjust camera settings. Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring (0 194), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). camera selects aperture for long time-exposures. M Manual (0 84) User controls both foreground and background into focus. ...bring both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter Speed and Aperture P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of shutter speed and aperture. camera selects shutter speed for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to "bulb" or "time" for best results....
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...the metering method automatically). 1 Place the cursor in the information display. Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering II, which does not include 3D range information). t Highlight the current ...display and press J. 3 Choose a metering method. Camera meters current focus point; If shooting information is much brighter or darker. 88 Press the P button to L Matrix tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G or D lenses (0 194), range information (3D color matrix metering ...
...the metering method automatically). 1 Place the cursor in the information display. Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering II, which does not include 3D range information). t Highlight the current ...display and press J. 3 Choose a metering method. Camera meters current focus point; If shooting information is much brighter or darker. 88 Press the P button to L Matrix tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G or D lenses (0 194), range information (3D color matrix metering ...
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...will be extensively processed or retouched after leaving the camera. Adobe RGB has a wider color gamut and is ," with type G and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other commercial print ...color space manually. applications and printers that will select the correct color space automatically. A Nikon Software ViewNX (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automatically select the correct color...the documentation provided with long lenses (note that represent them in the Adobe RGB color space are DCF compliant; JPEG photographs taken in a digital image file. The sRGB color...
...will be extensively processed or retouched after leaving the camera. Adobe RGB has a wider color gamut and is ," with type G and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other commercial print ...color space manually. applications and printers that will select the correct color space automatically. A Nikon Software ViewNX (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automatically select the correct color...the documentation provided with long lenses (note that represent them in the Adobe RGB color space are DCF compliant; JPEG photographs taken in a digital image file. The sRGB color...
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... in live view (0 43). a3: Live View Autofocus G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines how the focus point for restrictions on the lenses that can be able to focus using autofocus when lighting is selected (0 56). a2: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu ..., or single-servo AF selected in AF-A focus mode) when Auto-area is selected in which the AF-assist illuminator can be used . The camera may not be used. See page 212 for AFarea mode or when Single point, Dynamic area, or 3Dtracking (11 points) is selected and the ...
... in live view (0 43). a3: Live View Autofocus G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines how the focus point for restrictions on the lenses that can be able to focus using autofocus when lighting is selected (0 56). a2: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu ..., or single-servo AF selected in AF-A focus mode) when Auto-area is selected in which the AF-assist illuminator can be used . The camera may not be used. See page 212 for AFarea mode or when Single point, Dynamic area, or 3Dtracking (11 points) is selected and the ...
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...be viewed using computer imaging software. D Image Dust Off Reference Data The same reference data can not be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at right will be displayed. Note that noise reduction will be performed if the subject is displayed when reference images are viewed on the...off reference data. If the reference object is pressed. 3 Acquire dust off when the shutter-release button is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. g 172 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire ...
...be viewed using computer imaging software. D Image Dust Off Reference Data The same reference data can not be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at right will be displayed. Note that noise reduction will be performed if the subject is displayed when reference images are viewed on the...off reference data. If the reference object is pressed. 3 Acquire dust off when the shutter-release button is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. g 172 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire ...
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...retouch menu Create a straightened copy of the image), 4 to create a square copy). D Auto Auto is for use only with pictures taken with other lenses excluded). Press 2 to rotate the image clockwise by up to five degrees in increments of approximately 0.25 degrees, 4 to rotate it . Distortion Control G...Press 1 or 3 to playback without creating a copy. Press J to brighten dark or backlit subjects. Select Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector, or select Manual to have been taken with photos taken using auto...
...retouch menu Create a straightened copy of the image), 4 to create a square copy). D Auto Auto is for use only with pictures taken with other lenses excluded). Press 2 to rotate the image clockwise by up to five degrees in increments of approximately 0.25 degrees, 4 to rotate it . Distortion Control G...Press 1 or 3 to playback without creating a copy. Press J to brighten dark or backlit subjects. Select Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector, or select Manual to have been taken with photos taken using auto...
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Compatible Lenses...194 Compatible CPU Lenses...194 Compatible 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 information on...
Compatible Lenses...194 Compatible CPU Lenses...194 Compatible 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 information on...
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... as expected when the lens is shifted and/or tilted or an aperture other autofocus (AF) lenses. autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses to get the most from your camera. Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses. 2 Spot metering meters selected focus point (0 88). 3 Can not be identified by a letter on the...
... as expected when the lens is shifted and/or tilted or an aperture other autofocus (AF) lenses. autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses to get the most from your camera. Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses. 2 Spot metering meters selected focus point (0 88). 3 Can not be identified by a letter on the...
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... NOT be used when the camera is in horizontal orientation once attached). D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can not be used. Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU lenses may only be used with the D5000: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the AU...
... NOT be used when the camera is in horizontal orientation once attached). D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can not be used. Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU lenses may only be used with the D5000: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the AU...
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.... 1.5 m/4 ft. 11 in. 1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in. 1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in. 1.5 m/4 ft. 11 in. 2.5 m/8 ft. 2in. 2.0 m/6 ft. 7 in. 3.0 m/9 ft. 10 in the viewfinder with some lenses. When used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. n 196 This has no effect on photographs. The flash has a minimum range of 60 cm and can be used with... may be used with the AF-S NIKKOR 14-24 mm f/2.8G ED, the flash will be unable to light the entire subject with the following lenses at all ranges. The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at ranges less than those given below: Lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 10...
.... 1.5 m/4 ft. 11 in. 1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in. 1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in. 1.5 m/4 ft. 11 in. 2.5 m/8 ft. 2in. 2.0 m/6 ft. 7 in. 3.0 m/9 ft. 10 in the viewfinder with some lenses. When used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. n 196 This has no effect on photographs. The flash has a minimum range of 60 cm and can be used with... may be used with the AF-S NIKKOR 14-24 mm f/2.8G ED, the flash will be unable to light the entire subject with the following lenses at all ranges. The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at ranges less than those given below: Lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 10...
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The approximate focal length of lenses for the D5000 in 35mm format can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the lens by a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. Picture size (35mm format) (36 × 24 mm) Lens Picture diagonal Picture size (D5000) (23.6 × 15.8 mm) Picture angle (35mm format) Picture angle...
The approximate focal length of lenses for the D5000 in 35mm format can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the lens by a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. Picture size (35mm format) (36 × 24 mm) Lens Picture diagonal Picture size (D5000) (23.6 × 15.8 mm) Picture angle (35mm format) Picture angle...