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P, S, A, and M Modes 79 Shutter Speed and Aperture 80 Mode P (Programmed Auto 81 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 82 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 83 Mode M (Manual) ...84 Exposure ...88 Metering ...88 Autoexposure Lock...89 Exposure Compensation...90 Flash Compensation...92 Active D-...
P, S, A, and M Modes 79 Shutter Speed and Aperture 80 Mode P (Programmed Auto 81 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 82 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 83 Mode M (Manual) ...84 Exposure ...88 Metering ...88 Autoexposure Lock...89 Exposure Compensation...90 Flash Compensation...92 Active D-...
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... natural. increase depth-of-field to soften background details or other settings. S-Shutter-priority auto (0 82): Choose fast M-Manual (0 84): Match shutter speed and shutter speeds to freeze action, slow shutter aperture to suit the selected scene. sports shots. p Child (0 34): Create portraits of digital cameras. h (other small objects. j Auto (flash off) (0 28): As above, except that the...
... natural. increase depth-of-field to soften background details or other settings. S-Shutter-priority auto (0 82): Choose fast M-Manual (0 84): Match shutter speed and shutter speeds to freeze action, slow shutter aperture to suit the selected scene. sports shots. p Child (0 34): Create portraits of digital cameras. h (other small objects. j Auto (flash off) (0 28): As above, except that the...
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... memory remains for centerweighted metering 88 3 "No memory card" indicator 4 Battery indicator 28 5 Focus points 58 6 Focus indicator 31, 61 7 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator 89 8 Shutter speed 82, 84 9 Aperture (f-number) ......83, 84 10 Battery indicator 28 11 Bracketing indicator........... 103 12 Number of exposures remaining 29 Number of the viewfinder may...
... memory remains for centerweighted metering 88 3 "No memory card" indicator 4 Battery indicator 28 5 Focus points 58 6 Focus indicator 31, 61 7 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator 89 8 Shutter speed 82, 84 9 Aperture (f-number) ......83, 84 10 Battery indicator 28 11 Bracketing indicator........... 103 12 Number of exposures remaining 29 Number of the viewfinder may...
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...200 32 Date imprint indicator ....... 160 33 GPS connection indicator 114 34 Eye-Fi connection indicator 173 8 X Camera in normal orientation R button Camera rotated 90° to shoot in tall (portrait) orientation 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 1 34 ...mode i auto/ j auto (flash off 28 Scene modes 33 P, S, A, and M modes........... 80 2 Aperture (f-number) ......83, 84 3 Shutter speed 82, 84 4 Shutter-speed display 9 5 Aperture display 9 6 Exposure/white balance bracketing indicator........ 103 7 Exposure indicator 85 Exposure compensation indicator 91 Bracketing progress indicator 105 8 ...
...200 32 Date imprint indicator ....... 160 33 GPS connection indicator 114 34 Eye-Fi connection indicator 173 8 X Camera in normal orientation R button Camera rotated 90° to shoot in tall (portrait) orientation 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 1 34 ...mode i auto/ j auto (flash off 28 Scene modes 33 P, S, A, and M modes........... 80 2 Aperture (f-number) ......83, 84 3 Shutter speed 82, 84 4 Shutter-speed display 9 5 Aperture display 9 6 Exposure/white balance bracketing indicator........ 103 7 Exposure indicator 85 Exposure compensation indicator 91 Bracketing progress indicator 105 8 ...
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...shutter speed, small aperture (large f-number). Note that the monitor turns off timers, 0 157). A See Also For information on choosing how long the monitor stays on choosing whether information is displayed when the shutter-release button is pressed; For information on , see Custom Setting c2 (Auto off automatically while the shutter...-release is replaced by pressing the R button. For information on choosing a design for 8 s (the default value). Fast shutter speed...around (0 168). 9 P button X A The Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays These displays provide visual indications of...
...shutter speed, small aperture (large f-number). Note that the monitor turns off timers, 0 157). A See Also For information on choosing how long the monitor stays on choosing whether information is displayed when the shutter-release button is pressed; For information on , see Custom Setting c2 (Auto off automatically while the shutter...-release is replaced by pressing the R button. For information on choosing a design for 8 s (the default value). Fast shutter speed...around (0 168). 9 P button X A The Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays These displays provide visual indications of...
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... S or M; 0 82, 84). The Command Dial The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 81). Mode S or M Command dial Information display Mode A Command dial Information display 10 h mode Command dial Information display Mode P Command dial Information display Choose ...
... S or M; 0 82, 84). The Command Dial The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 81). Mode S or M Command dial Information display Mode A Command dial Information display 10 h mode Command dial Information display Mode P Command dial Information display Choose ...
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...minimum setting (highest f-number). To use vibration reduction, slide the VR switch to be slowed by camera shake even when the camera is panned, allowing shutter speeds to ON. If power to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc. Vibration reduction is disabled while the built-in the viewfinder may rattle ... or remove the lens while vibration reduction is off by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on if the tripod head is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of 55mm (Nikon measurements; D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with the user and ...
...minimum setting (highest f-number). To use vibration reduction, slide the VR switch to be slowed by camera shake even when the camera is panned, allowing shutter speeds to ON. If power to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc. Vibration reduction is disabled while the built-in the viewfinder may rattle ... or remove the lens while vibration reduction is off by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on if the tripod head is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of 55mm (Nikon measurements; D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with the user and ...
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... in the viewfinder with your upper body stable. In j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is prohibited, photograph infants, or capture natural lighting under low light conditions, rotate the mode dial to i. Hold the camera as shown at right when framing photographs in at least one foot.... Mode dial s j mode i mode Step 3: Frame the Photograph 1 Ready the camera. use 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 portrait (tall) orientation. When framing photographs in...
... in the viewfinder with your upper body stable. In j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is prohibited, photograph infants, or capture natural lighting under low light conditions, rotate the mode dial to i. Hold the camera as shown at right when framing photographs in at least one foot.... Mode dial s j mode i mode Step 3: Frame the Photograph 1 Ready the camera. use 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 portrait (tall) orientation. When framing photographs in...
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... to prevent blur when lighting is recommended to lend the composition a sense of depth. The built-in which the main subject stands out clearly. Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for vivid landscape shots in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off ; Use for portraits with soft, naturallooking skin tones. The built-in...
... to prevent blur when lighting is recommended to lend the composition a sense of depth. The built-in which the main subject stands out clearly. Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for vivid landscape shots in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off ; Use for portraits with soft, naturallooking skin tones. The built-in...
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...a neon sign or other light source that changes in brightness • A cross (star) filter or other strong light sources. During live view, the camera displays the shutter speed and aperture in the monitor under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the... camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame. Exposure is metered again when the shutter-release button is removed. Bright spots may appear immediately when live view mode is selected...
...a neon sign or other light source that changes in brightness • A cross (star) filter or other strong light sources. During live view, the camera displays the shutter speed and aperture in the monitor under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the... camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame. Exposure is metered again when the shutter-release button is removed. Bright spots may appear immediately when live view mode is selected...
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... and can not be used in flash when vibration reduction (VR) is not used. Mode i, k, p, s, w, P, A n, 0 o Shutter speed 1/200-1/60 s 1/200-1/125 s 1/200-1 s Mode S M Shutter speed 1/200-30 s 1/200-30 s, bulb 72 z Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync A Choosing a Flash Mode The flash mode can also be...is back lit, flash pops up automatically when shutter-release button is back-lit. • SLOW (slow sync): Shutter speed slows automatically to protect the flash after it has been used again after a short pause. A Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash The following...
... and can not be used in flash when vibration reduction (VR) is not used. Mode i, k, p, s, w, P, A n, 0 o Shutter speed 1/200-1/60 s 1/200-1/125 s 1/200-1 s Mode S M Shutter speed 1/200-30 s 1/200-30 s, bulb 72 z Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync A Choosing a Flash Mode The flash mode can also be...is back lit, flash pops up automatically when shutter-release button is back-lit. • SLOW (slow sync): Shutter speed slows automatically to protect the flash after it has been used again after a short pause. A Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash The following...
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... can be set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. 1 Place the cursor in the information display. Auto and scene modes also offer an AUTO option, which allows the camera to set between values roughly equivalent to ISO 200 and ISO 3200 in steps..., press the R button. ISO Sensitivity "ISO sensitivity" is not displayed in the information display and press J. 3 Choose an ISO sensitivity. If shooting information is the digital equivalent of film speed.
... can be set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. 1 Place the cursor in the information display. Auto and scene modes also offer an AUTO option, which allows the camera to set between values roughly equivalent to ISO 200 and ISO 3200 in steps..., press the R button. ISO Sensitivity "ISO sensitivity" is not displayed in the information display and press J. 3 Choose an ISO sensitivity. If shooting information is the digital equivalent of film speed.
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...2. Press 4 or 2 to continue. 4 Choose an interval. Press 2 to highlight hours or minutes; Choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed. press 1 or 3 to continue. 5 Choose the number of intervals; z • To choose a starting time is not displayed if Now is... . press 1 or 3 to Step 4). Shooting begins about 3 s after settings are completed (proceed to change. Interval Timer Photography The camera is selected for Choose start time. Press 4 or 2 to highlight number of intervals. Choose from the following starting trigger. Press 4 or...
...2. Press 4 or 2 to continue. 4 Choose an interval. Press 2 to highlight hours or minutes; Choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed. press 1 or 3 to continue. 5 Choose the number of intervals; z • To choose a starting time is not displayed if Now is... . press 1 or 3 to Step 4). Shooting begins about 3 s after settings are completed (proceed to change. Interval Timer Photography The camera is selected for Choose start time. Press 4 or 2 to highlight number of intervals. Choose from the following starting trigger. Press 4 or...
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... starting time, or after about three seconds if Now was selected for Choose start of the mode selected, the camera automatically takes one photograph at current settings and view the results in quiet shutter-release mode. 6 Start shooting. Highlight Start > On and press J (to return to another position. DK-5... of the next shot may vary from shot to the storage position does not interrupt interval timer shooting. 77 Camera noise is in Step 2. Note that because shutter speed and the time needed to record the image to the memory card may vary. Returning the monitor to shot,...
... starting time, or after about three seconds if Now was selected for Choose start of the mode selected, the camera automatically takes one photograph at current settings and view the results in quiet shutter-release mode. 6 Start shooting. Highlight Start > On and press J (to return to another position. DK-5... of the next shot may vary from shot to the storage position does not interrupt interval timer shooting. 77 Camera noise is in Step 2. Note that because shutter speed and the time needed to record the image to the memory card may vary. Returning the monitor to shot,...
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tP, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer control over a variety of advanced settings, including shutter speed and aperture, metering, flash compensation, and white balance. Shutter Speed and Aperture 80 Mode P (Programmed Auto 81 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 82 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 83 Mode M (Manual)...84 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only 86 Exposure ...88 Metering...88 t Autoexposure...
tP, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer control over a variety of advanced settings, including shutter speed and aperture, metering, flash compensation, and white balance. Shutter Speed and Aperture 80 Mode P (Programmed Auto 81 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 82 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 83 Mode M (Manual)...84 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only 86 Exposure ...88 Metering...88 t Autoexposure...
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... lens equipped with an aperture ring. Shutter speed Aperture Fast shutter speed (1/1,600 s) Slow shutter speed (1 s) Small aperture (f/22) Large aperture (f/5.6) (Remember, the higher the f-number, the smaller the aperture.) 80 Set shutter speed to blur background or bring out background details. Shutter Speed and Aperture P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of shutter speed and aperture. camera selects aperture for optimal exposure. M Manual...
... lens equipped with an aperture ring. Shutter speed Aperture Fast shutter speed (1/1,600 s) Slow shutter speed (1 s) Small aperture (f/22) Large aperture (f/5.6) (Remember, the higher the f-number, the smaller the aperture.) 80 Set shutter speed to blur background or bring out background details. Shutter Speed and Aperture P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of shutter speed and aperture. camera selects aperture for optimal exposure. M Manual...
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...All combinations produce the same exposure. To take photographs in programmed auto: 1 Rotate the mode dial to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial ("flexible program"). This mode is recommended for large apertures (low... f-numbers) that t blur background details or fast shutter speeds that blur motion. Mode P (Programmed Auto) In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for information on the built-in exposure program. 81 A The Exposure Program...
...All combinations produce the same exposure. To take photographs in programmed auto: 1 Rotate the mode dial to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial ("flexible program"). This mode is recommended for large apertures (low... f-numbers) that t blur background details or fast shutter speeds that blur motion. Mode P (Programmed Auto) In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for information on the built-in exposure program. 81 A The Exposure Program...
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Slow shutter speed (1 s) Mode dial t 2 Choose a shutter speed. Rotate the command dial to "freeze" motion. Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Command dial 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. 82 Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to...
Slow shutter speed (1 s) Mode dial t 2 Choose a shutter speed. Rotate the command dial to "freeze" motion. Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Command dial 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. 82 Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to...
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Mode dial t 2 Choose an aperture. Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Small aperture (f/22) To take photographs in the background and foreground. Command dial 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. 83 ...
Mode dial t 2 Choose an aperture. Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Small aperture (f/22) To take photographs in the background and foreground. Command dial 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. 83 ...
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...minimum and maximum for a long time-exposure (0 86). Shutter speed and aperture are shown in manual exposure mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to hold the shutter open indefinitely for the lens. Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial: choose from ...values between 30 s and 1/4,000 s or select "bulb" to M. Mode dial 2 Choose aperture and shutter speed. Shutter speed Aperture Command dial N(E) button Command ...
...minimum and maximum for a long time-exposure (0 86). Shutter speed and aperture are shown in manual exposure mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to hold the shutter open indefinitely for the lens. Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial: choose from ...values between 30 s and 1/4,000 s or select "bulb" to M. Mode dial 2 Choose aperture and shutter speed. Shutter speed Aperture Command dial N(E) button Command ...