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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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Overview ...2 Getting to X ready the camera for use. XIntroduction This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts, how to 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 Power Switch...12 Camera Menus ...13 Using Camera Menus...
Overview ...2 Getting to X ready the camera for use. XIntroduction This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts, how to 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 Power Switch...12 Camera Menus ...13 Using Camera Menus...
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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...-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 ...23 Accessory terminal 203 24 USB connector Connecting to a computer 135 Connecting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to a printer.. 136 A/V connector 132 25 HDMI mini-pin connector ...
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...-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 ...23 Accessory terminal 203 24 USB connector Connecting to a computer 135 Connecting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to a printer.. 136 A/V connector 132 25 HDMI mini-pin connector ...
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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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...user for most shooting and playback. ❚❚ Storage Position To protect the monitor when the camera is recommended for self-portraits (0 45). Do not use , fold it back onto the camera body as shown below, allowing the monitor to observe these precautions could damage the connection between the ..., the monitor can be angled for high- Failure to be rotated 180° left before mounting the camera on the camera body by opening it outward and rotating it back onto the camera body. This position is not in use force. Adjust the monitor before folding it 180° left or...
...user for most shooting and playback. ❚❚ Storage Position To protect the monitor when the camera is recommended for self-portraits (0 45). Do not use , fold it back onto the camera body as shown below, allowing the monitor to observe these precautions could damage the connection between the ..., the monitor can be angled for high- Failure to be rotated 180° left before mounting the camera on the camera body by opening it outward and rotating it back onto the camera body. This position is not in use force. Adjust the monitor before folding it 180° left or...
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...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 used in the camera's bayonet mount (q). Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with other AF lenses. 18 Attach... button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). D Autofocus Autofocus is not available with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for illustrative purposes. Autofocus is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with manual...
...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 used in the camera's bayonet mount (q). Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with other AF lenses. 18 Attach... button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). D Autofocus Autofocus is not available with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for illustrative purposes. Autofocus is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with manual...
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...flash is in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of 55mm (Nikon measurements; ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is released. To use vibration reduction, slide the VR switch to pan the camera smoothly in the viewfinder may rattle when shaken. 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 ...
...flash is in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of 55mm (Nikon measurements; ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is released. To use vibration reduction, slide the VR switch to pan the camera smoothly in the viewfinder may rattle when shaken. 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 ...
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...rotate the mode dial to j. Mode dial s j mode i mode Step 3: Frame the Photograph 1 Ready the camera. Hold the camera as shown at least one foot half a pace ahead of a flash is poor; Focus point 30 Otherwise, ...rotate the mode dial to keep your upper body stable. When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in portrait... when framing photographs in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. use of the other to i.
...rotate the mode dial to j. Mode dial s j mode i mode Step 3: Frame the Photograph 1 Ready the camera. Hold the camera as shown at least one foot half a pace ahead of a flash is poor; Focus point 30 Otherwise, ...rotate the mode dial to keep your upper body stable. When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in portrait... when framing photographs in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. use of the other to i.
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The distance between your subject and the camera, measure from any of or behind the subject (0 156). 61 A Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal ... shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in the viewfinder before shooting. 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...
The distance between your subject and the camera, measure from any of or behind the subject (0 156). 61 A Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal ... shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in the viewfinder before shooting. 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...
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...the filter manual for details. • Nikon filters can also be divided into three types: screw-on supported operating systems. Body cap The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and low-pass filter free of -5, -4, -3, -2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m-1 when the camera diopter adjustment control is in the Viewfinder neutral... EN-EL9 batteries. • Power Connector EP-5, AC Adapter EH-5a: These accessories can be used to power the camera for the D5000. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (0 16-17): Additional EN-EL9a batteries are available with diopters of dust...
...the filter manual for details. • Nikon filters can also be divided into three types: screw-on supported operating systems. Body cap The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and low-pass filter free of -5, -4, -3, -2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m-1 when the camera diopter adjustment control is in the Viewfinder neutral... EN-EL9 batteries. • Power Connector EP-5, AC Adapter EH-5a: These accessories can be used to power the camera for the D5000. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (0 16-17): Additional EN-EL9a batteries are available with diopters of dust...
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...and viewfinder These glass elements are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C (122 °F) or below -10 °C (14 °F) Cleaning Camera body Use a blower to five years (note that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as this could result in a dry, wellventilated area. To remove fingerprints...lightly with care. Do not apply pressure, as televisions or radios • are easily damaged. 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 serviced once every three to...
...and viewfinder These glass elements are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C (122 °F) or below -10 °C (14 °F) Cleaning Camera body Use a blower to five years (note that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as this could result in a dry, wellventilated area. To remove fingerprints...lightly with care. Do not apply pressure, as televisions or radios • are easily damaged. 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 serviced once every three to...
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... taken under certain conditions. The D5000, however, is raised, the curtain will be sure to replace the body cap provided with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are removed or exchanged. Replace the lens or body cap. Photographs affected by the ... warn that can not be removed with a blower can be removed by authorized Nikon service personnel. To protect the camera when no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter. 8 Turn the camera off. Avoid exchanging lenses in some third-party imaging applications. n 209 If ...
... taken under certain conditions. The D5000, however, is raised, the curtain will be sure to replace the body cap provided with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are removed or exchanged. Replace the lens or body cap. Photographs affected by the ... warn that can not be removed with a blower can be removed by authorized Nikon service personnel. To protect the camera when no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter. 8 Turn the camera off. Avoid exchanging lenses in some third-party imaging applications. n 209 If ...
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...fields. These actions could result in loss of data or in damage to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in photographs. Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Intense light may... cause the image sensor to product memory or internal circuitry. Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use or store this device in the vicinity of liquid. After using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to a soft cloth and ...
...fields. These actions could result in loss of data or in damage to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in photographs. Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Intense light may... cause the image sensor to product memory or internal circuitry. Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use or store this device in the vicinity of liquid. After using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to a soft cloth and ...
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...; H × D) Weight Approx. 127 × 104 × 80 mm (5.0 × 4.1 × 3.1 in.) Approx. 560 g (1 lb. 3.8 oz.) 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... g (1.8 oz.), excluding terminal cover n 228 Power source Battery AC adapter One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL9a battery EH-5a AC adapter; Nikon will not be held liable for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at any mistakes that may contain.
...; H × D) Weight Approx. 127 × 104 × 80 mm (5.0 × 4.1 × 3.1 in.) Approx. 560 g (1 lb. 3.8 oz.) 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... g (1.8 oz.), excluding terminal cover n 228 Power source Battery AC adapter One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL9a battery EH-5a AC adapter; Nikon will not be held liable for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at any mistakes that may contain.
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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 ...