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... photos in the monitor? How do I take pictures with the self-timer? How do I set the flash to take pictures with a small file size for easier framing? Can I keep the camera from firing? How do I reduce camera noise in a focus area? Can I create "light trails" behind moving objects? How do I angle the monitor...
... photos in the monitor? How do I take pictures with the self-timer? How do I set the flash to take pictures with a small file size for easier framing? Can I keep the camera from firing? How do I reduce camera noise in a focus area? Can I create "light trails" behind moving objects? How do I angle the monitor...
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... keep the file number from being reset when I insert a new memory card? ❚❚ Menus and Settings Question How do I use ? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I restore default settings? How do I use ? How do I use ? Is there a quick way to 1? What memory cards ...can I adjust settings? What software is available for my camera? Key phrase 0 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 Key phrase 0 Using the menus 13...
... keep the file number from being reset when I insert a new memory card? ❚❚ Menus and Settings Question How do I use ? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I restore default settings? How do I use ? How do I use ? Is there a quick way to 1? What memory cards ...can I adjust settings? What software is available for my camera? Key phrase 0 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 Key phrase 0 Using the menus 13...
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... ...60 Image Quality and Size ...62 Image Quality ...62 Image Size...64 Release Mode ...65 Self-Timer and Remote Modes 67 Using the Built-in Flash...70 Flash Mode ...71 ISO Sensitivity...74 Interval Timer Photography 76 Two-Button Reset ...78 vii
... ...60 Image Quality and Size ...62 Image Quality ...62 Image Size...64 Release Mode ...65 Self-Timer and Remote Modes 67 Using the Built-in Flash...70 Flash Mode ...71 ISO Sensitivity...74 Interval Timer Photography 76 Two-Button Reset ...78 vii
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... 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-Lighting...94 White Balance ...96 Fine-Tuning White Balance 98 Preset Manual ...99 Bracketing ...103 Picture Controls...106 Selecting a Picture Control 106...
... 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-Lighting...94 White Balance ...96 Fine-Tuning White Balance 98 Preset Manual ...99 Bracketing ...103 Picture Controls...106 Selecting a Picture Control 106...
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... Display Options 161 e: Bracketing/Flash...162 e1: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash 162 e2: Auto Bracketing Set 162 f: Controls ...163 f1: Assign E/Fn 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...
... Display Options 161 e: Bracketing/Flash...162 e1: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash 162 e2: Auto Bracketing Set 162 f: Controls ...163 f1: Assign E/Fn 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...
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... 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 the Camera and Battery: Cautions 210 ...
... 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 the Camera and Battery: Cautions 210 ...
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... 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 children Failure to observe this could result in injury. The consequences that could cause permanent visual impairment. A Using... the equipment to the frame could result in close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns. • Using the flash close to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your eye accidentally. To prevent possible injury, read all those...
... 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 children Failure to observe this could result in injury. The consequences that could cause permanent visual impairment. A Using... the equipment to the frame could result in close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns. • Using the flash close to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your eye accidentally. To prevent possible injury, read all those...
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... de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with this Nikon digital camera are designed to users in the malicious use of waste management. The following...
... de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with this Nikon digital camera are designed to users in the malicious use of waste management. The following...
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... use with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced. information that should be read by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once...camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. information that fees apply to find the information you for use to prevent damage to the camera. Overview Thank you need, the following symbols and X conventions are used: D This icon marks cautions; To get the most from your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera...
... use with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced. information that should be read by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once...camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. information that fees apply to find the information you for use to prevent damage to the camera. Overview Thank you need, the following symbols and X conventions are used: D This icon marks cautions; To get the most from your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera...
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... Self-timer lamp 68 Red-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 (self-timer) button 69 Fn (function) button ...........163 17 Mounting index...
... Self-timer lamp 68 Red-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 (self-timer) button 69 Fn (function) button ...........163 17 Mounting index...
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...remain soft and natural. speeds to produce optimal results with back- Recommended for simple, point-andshoot photography. j Auto (flash off) (0 28): As above, except that the flash will not fire even when lighting is poor. ❚❚ Scene Modes Selecting a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to..., and other settings. h (other scenes; 0 33): Other scenes can be selected with the command dial. 5 The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes: ❚❚ P, S, A, and M Modes Select these modes for first-time users of digital cameras.
...remain soft and natural. speeds to produce optimal results with back- Recommended for simple, point-andshoot photography. j Auto (flash off) (0 28): As above, except that the flash will not fire even when lighting is poor. ❚❚ Scene Modes Selecting a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to..., and other settings. h (other scenes; 0 33): Other scenes can be selected with the command dial. 5 The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes: ❚❚ P, S, A, and M Modes Select these modes for first-time users of digital cameras.
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... 29 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills 66 White balance recording indicator 99 Exposure compensation value 90 Flash compensation value 92 Capture mode indicator.....134 ISO sensitivity 74 13 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 29 14... Flash-ready indicator 32 15 Flexible program indicator 81 16 Exposure indicator 85 Exposure compensation display 90 17 Flash compensation indicator 92 18 Exposure compensation indicator 90 19 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 149...
... 29 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills 66 White balance recording indicator 99 Exposure compensation value 90 Flash compensation value 92 Capture mode indicator.....134 ISO sensitivity 74 13 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 29 14... Flash-ready indicator 32 15 Flexible program indicator 81 16 Exposure indicator 85 Exposure compensation display 90 17 Flash compensation indicator 92 18 Exposure compensation indicator 90 19 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 149...
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... orientation R button Camera rotated 90° to shoot in the monitor when the R button is ...12 13 14 15 16 17 9 2 7 16 17 13 15 14 19 18 PSet 23 22 20 21 1 Shooting 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 ...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...
... orientation R button Camera rotated 90° to shoot in the monitor when the R button is ...12 13 14 15 16 17 9 2 7 16 17 13 15 14 19 18 PSet 23 22 20 21 1 Shooting 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 ...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...
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... X Fn (E) button: release mode, image quality and size, ISO sensitivity, white balance, Active D-Lighting, or bracketing E button: aperture, exposure compensation, and flash compensation Mode dial Command dial Choose a scene (h mode; 0 34). h mode Command dial Information display Mode P Command dial Information display Choose an aperture (mode A; 0 83). Choose a ...
... X Fn (E) button: release mode, image quality and size, ISO sensitivity, white balance, Active D-Lighting, or bracketing E button: aperture, exposure compensation, and flash compensation Mode dial Command dial Choose a scene (h mode; 0 34). h mode Command dial Information display Mode P Command dial Information display Choose an aperture (mode A; 0 83). Choose a ...
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Choose an aperture (mode M; 0 84). Set exposure compensation (mode P, S, or A; 0 90). Mode M Mode P, S, or A Choose a flash mode (0 71). + E button Command dial Information display X + E button Command dial Information display + M button Command dial Information display Adjust flash compensation (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 92). + + P, S, A, or M M button E button Command dial Information display 11
Choose an aperture (mode M; 0 84). Set exposure compensation (mode P, S, or A; 0 90). Mode M Mode P, S, or A Choose a flash mode (0 71). + E button Command dial Information display X + E button Command dial Information display + M button Command dial Information display Adjust flash compensation (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 92). + + P, S, A, or M M button E button Command dial Information display 11
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... removing or exchanging lenses. Vibration reduction is disabled while the built-in flash is charging. To use vibration reduction, slide the VR switch to be applied only to vertical shake), making it on . When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part ...of 55mm (Nikon measurements; effects vary with an aperture ring (0 194), lock aperture at a focal length of the pan ...
... removing or exchanging lenses. Vibration reduction is disabled while the built-in flash is charging. To use vibration reduction, slide the VR switch to be applied only to vertical shake), making it on . When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part ...of 55mm (Nikon measurements; effects vary with an aperture ring (0 194), lock aperture at a focal length of the pan ...
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... This section describes how to take photographs with the flash off ) mode. Remove the lens cap and turn on, the battery is off, press the R button to view the information display; if the monitor does not turn the camera on . shutter release disabled. Battery partially discharged. Battery... (blinks) Description Battery fully charged. Ready fully-charged spare battery or prepare to select auto (flash off while leaving the camera in control of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, and in which the majority of other settings, rotate the mode ...
... This section describes how to take photographs with the flash off ) mode. Remove the lens cap and turn on, the battery is off, press the R button to view the information display; if the monitor does not turn the camera on . shutter release disabled. Battery partially discharged. Battery... (blinks) Description Battery fully charged. Ready fully-charged spare battery or prepare to select auto (flash off while leaving the camera in control of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, and in which the majority of other settings, rotate the mode ...
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...use of a flash is prohibited, photograph infants, or capture natural lighting under low light conditions, rotate the mode dial to j. In j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; Focus point 30 When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or ...lens with the main subject in at right when framing photographs in the viewfinder with your upper body stable. Hold the camera as shown at least one foot half a pace ahead of the other to i. Step 2: Select i or j Mode To shoot where use of a tripod is recommended...
...use of a flash is prohibited, photograph infants, or capture natural lighting under low light conditions, rotate the mode dial to j. In j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; Focus point 30 When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or ...lens with the main subject in at right when framing photographs in the viewfinder with your upper body stable. Hold the camera as shown at least one foot half a pace ahead of the other to i. Step 2: Select i or j Mode To shoot where use of a tripod is recommended...
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... stored in the memory buffer ("t"; 0 66) will be briefly highlighted, a beep will sound, and the in-focus indicator (I (blinks) Camera unable to focus. While the shutter-release button is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light. 2 Check the indicators in the viewfinder. I ) will select the...
... stored in the memory buffer ("t"; 0 66) will be briefly highlighted, a beep will sound, and the in-focus indicator (I (blinks) Camera unable to focus. While the shutter-release button is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light. 2 Check the indicators in the viewfinder. I ) will select the...
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...before the photograph clears from the shutter-release button and try again. Access lamp A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. If the flash is raised, photographs can only be displayed in use, return it to its closed position by pressing it gently downward... till the latch clicks into place. The camera focuses when the shutterrelease button is displayed. To save battery power when the flash is complete. A Using the Flash For more information on using the flash, see page 70. 32 The access lamp next to the memory ...
...before the photograph clears from the shutter-release button and try again. Access lamp A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. If the flash is raised, photographs can only be displayed in use, return it to its closed position by pressing it gently downward... till the latch clicks into place. The camera focuses when the shutterrelease button is displayed. To save battery power when the flash is complete. A Using the Flash For more information on using the flash, see page 70. 32 The access lamp next to the memory ...