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... does the battery have left? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for using this card? How do I display the menus in the viewfinder? How do I view more shots can I adjust monitor brightness? How many more information about a photo? How do I take with this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera Displays Question...
... does the battery have left? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for using this card? How do I display the menus in the viewfinder? How do I view more shots can I adjust monitor brightness? How many more information about a photo? How do I take with this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera Displays Question...
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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...
... ...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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... following safety precautions in the presence of flammable gas, as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the equipment to observe this Nikon product. ❚❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of the frame Keep the sun well out of flammable gas... event of an infant or child could result in injury. A Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of malfunction, the product should be no less than one meter (39 in close contact with the flash in .) from the...
... following safety precautions in the presence of flammable gas, as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the equipment to observe this Nikon product. ❚❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of the frame Keep the sun well out of flammable gas... event of an infant or child could result in injury. A Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of malfunction, the product should be no less than one meter (39 in close contact with the flash in .) from the...
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...immediately after use immediately should you are prone 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 an extended period. Do not place it under heavy objects or ...in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or bend the power cable. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Continued use could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Should the insulation be sure to water. • Replace the...
...immediately after use immediately should you are prone 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 an extended period. Do not place it under heavy objects or ...in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or bend the power cable. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Continued use could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Should the insulation be sure to water. • Replace the...
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... using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with this Nikon digital camera are designated for example, pictures of such data is designated for preset manual white balance (0 99). This symbol on the battery indicates that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not...
... using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with this Nikon digital camera are designated for example, pictures of such data is designated for preset manual white balance (0 99). This symbol on the battery indicates that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not...
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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...
......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...
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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 ... selector 14 17 J (OK) button 14 18 Memory card access lamp 22, 32 19 Speaker 20 Power connector cover for optional power connector 204 21 Battery-chamber cover latch 17 22...
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 ... selector 14 17 J (OK) button 14 18 Memory card access lamp 22, 32 19 Speaker 20 Power connector cover for optional power connector 204 21 Battery-chamber cover latch 17 22...
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... grid (displayed when On is selected for Custom Setting d2 158 2 Reference circle 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)...compensation indicator 92 18 Exposure compensation indicator 90 19 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 149 20 Warning indicator 221 D No Battery When the battery is exhausted or no battery is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is inserted. The viewfinder display will dim. D The ...
... grid (displayed when On is selected for Custom Setting d2 158 2 Reference circle 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)...compensation indicator 92 18 Exposure compensation indicator 90 19 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 149 20 Warning indicator 221 D No Battery When the battery is exhausted or no battery is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is inserted. The viewfinder display will dim. D The ...
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... 22 Focus mode 54 23 Release mode 65 24 ISO sensitivity 74 25 White balance 96 26 Image size 64 27 Image quality 62 28 Battery indicator 28 29 "Beep" indicator 158 30 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 149 31 Manual flash indicator ....... 162 Flash compensation indicator for optional flash units ...... 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 33 32 31 30 29 28...
... 22 Focus mode 54 23 Release mode 65 24 ISO sensitivity 74 25 White balance 96 26 Image size 64 27 Image quality 62 28 Battery indicator 28 29 "Beep" indicator 158 30 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 149 31 Manual flash indicator ....... 162 Flash compensation indicator for optional flash units ...... 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 33 32 31 30 29 28...
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...the terminal cover. Terminal cover 7.27.V8E10LW-8hE0Lm9aAh 7.27.V8E1L0W-8hE0Lm9aAh 7.27.V8E10LW-8hE0Lm9Aah 4 Remove the battery when charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. Battery Charging charging complete 16 X 1 Plug the charger in the illustration on the charger. To maximize shooting ...time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-23 quick charger before use. First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is powered by an...
...the terminal cover. Terminal cover 7.27.V8E10LW-8hE0Lm9aAh 7.27.V8E1L0W-8hE0Lm9aAh 7.27.V8E10LW-8hE0Lm9Aah 4 Remove the battery when charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. Battery Charging charging complete 16 X 1 Plug the charger in the illustration on the charger. To maximize shooting ...time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-23 quick charger before use. First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is powered by an...
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... after use . 17 Wait for best results, charge the battery at temperatures above 40°C (104°F). A Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the camera off . X w q 4 Close the battery-chamber cover. Unplug when not in use . Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off before recharging. Insert the battery as shown at ambient temperatures between 5-35°C (41...
... after use . 17 Wait for best results, charge the battery at temperatures above 40°C (104°F). A Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the camera off . X w q 4 Close the battery-chamber cover. Unplug when not in use . Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off before recharging. Insert the battery as shown at ambient temperatures between 5-35°C (41...
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...Press 4 or 2 to select an item, 1 or 3 to the correct time and date. Three days of charging will be displayed. A The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is powered by an optional EP-5 power connector and EH-5a AC adapter (0 204). Set...for about a month. Press J to shooting mode. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is charged as necessary. 21 6 Set the date and time. If a message warning that the clock is not set the clock and ...
...Press 4 or 2 to select an item, 1 or 3 to the correct time and date. Three days of charging will be displayed. A The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is powered by an optional EP-5 power connector and EH-5a AC adapter (0 204). Set...for about a month. Press J to shooting mode. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is charged as necessary. 21 6 Set the date and time. If a message warning that the clock is not set the clock and ...
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... off, press the R button to shooting conditions, and in which the majority of other settings, rotate the mode dial to j to charge battery. if the monitor does not turn the camera on , the battery is poorly lit. Information display L K H H (blinks) Viewfinder - - Remove the lens cap and turn on . After a brief pause while the...
... off, press the R button to shooting conditions, and in which the majority of other settings, rotate the mode dial to j to charge battery. if the monitor does not turn the camera on , the battery is poorly lit. Information display L K H H (blinks) Viewfinder - - Remove the lens cap and turn on . After a brief pause while the...
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... card. No further pictures s can be adjusted using Custom Setting c2 (Auto off . 29 A Image Sensor Cleaning At default settings, the camera vibrates the low-pass filter covering the image sensor to reactivate the display (0 32). 8 s Exposure meters on Exposure meters off automatically can...replaced (0 22) or photographs have been deleted (0 40, 126). Press the shutter-release button halfway to remove dust when the camera is turned on the battery. The information display and viewfinder show 1.2 K). If there is room for about eight seconds (auto meter off ), reducing the ...
... card. No further pictures s can be adjusted using Custom Setting c2 (Auto off . 29 A Image Sensor Cleaning At default settings, the camera vibrates the low-pass filter covering the image sensor to reactivate the display (0 32). 8 s Exposure meters on Exposure meters off automatically can...replaced (0 22) or photographs have been deleted (0 40, 126). Press the shutter-release button halfway to remove dust when the camera is turned on the battery. The information display and viewfinder show 1.2 K). If there is room for about eight seconds (auto meter off ), reducing the ...
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... will pop up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The camera focuses when the shutterrelease button is complete. If the flash is displayed. Access lamp A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. To take the photograph, press the... shutter-release button the rest of the way down . To save battery power when the flash is not in flash will be taken when...
... will pop up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The camera focuses when the shutterrelease button is complete. If the flash is displayed. Access lamp A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. To take the photograph, press the... shutter-release button the rest of the way down . To save battery power when the flash is not in flash will be taken when...
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... not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until all images in the same burst, even if the camera is rotated during shooting. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter release will not turn the flash off until the access lamp has... the memory card, the access lamp next to a few minutes. Depending on the number of images that frame rate will light. A Auto Image Rotation The camera orientation recorded for about 21 pictures. rotate the mode dial to all images in the buffer have been recorded. A The Memory Buffer The...
... not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until all images in the same burst, even if the camera is rotated during shooting. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter release will not turn the flash off until the access lamp has... the memory card, the access lamp next to a few minutes. Depending on the number of images that frame rate will light. A Auto Image Rotation The camera orientation recorded for about 21 pictures. rotate the mode dial to all images in the buffer have been recorded. A The Memory Buffer The...
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...started. In delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will only respond to reduce red-eye. For information on choosing the length of time the camera will be displayed in which lights for about one photograph will remain in standby mode before remote control mode is released to the shutter-release... information on changing the duration of the self-timer and choosing the number of shots selected for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery insulator sheet. D Before Using the Remote Control Before using the remote control for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer, 0 157).
...started. In delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will only respond to reduce red-eye. For information on choosing the length of time the camera will be displayed in which lights for about one photograph will remain in standby mode before remote control mode is released to the shutter-release... information on changing the duration of the self-timer and choosing the number of shots selected for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery insulator sheet. D Before Using the Remote Control Before using the remote control for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer, 0 157).
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... light entering via the viewfinder interfering with interval timer shooting. A Interrupting Interval Timer Shooting To interrupt interval timer shooting, turn the camera off or rotate the mode dial to the storage position does not interrupt interval timer shooting. 77 Returning the monitor to another position...in Step 2. Note that shooting is not interrupted, be used with exposure. Settings can not be sure the EN-EL9a battery is correctly set (0 20). Hold the camera firmly when removing the eyepiece cup. 6 Start shooting. Highlight Start > On and press J (to return to shot,...
... light entering via the viewfinder interfering with interval timer shooting. A Interrupting Interval Timer Shooting To interrupt interval timer shooting, turn the camera off or rotate the mode dial to the storage position does not interrupt interval timer shooting. 77 Returning the monitor to another position...in Step 2. Note that shooting is not interrupted, be used with exposure. Settings can not be sure the EN-EL9a battery is correctly set (0 20). Hold the camera firmly when removing the eyepiece cup. 6 Start shooting. Highlight Start > On and press J (to return to shot,...
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...shutter-release button is held down. Optional ML-L3 wireless remote control required (0 203). before the exposure is pressed a second time. 1 Ready the camera. Rotate the command dial until shutter-release button is complete, use a tripod and an optional remote control or remote cord (0 203). For a ... Mode Only) Shutter speeds of "bulb" and "time" can be present in long exposures; To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged EN-EL9a t battery or an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5 power connector. Note that noise may be used for long time-exposure ...
...shutter-release button is held down. Optional ML-L3 wireless remote control required (0 203). before the exposure is pressed a second time. 1 Ready the camera. Rotate the command dial until shutter-release button is complete, use a tripod and an optional remote control or remote cord (0 203). For a ... Mode Only) Shutter speeds of "bulb" and "time" can be present in long exposures; To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged EN-EL9a t battery or an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5 power connector. Note that noise may be used for long time-exposure ...
