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......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 ...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 ...
......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 ...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 ...
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... 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...25...
... 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...25...
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... accessories regularly used : D This icon marks cautions; information that fees apply to the camera. A Camera Settings The explanations in this manual. To get the most from your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. information that default settings are used with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to other pages in this manual assume that should...
... accessories regularly used : D This icon marks cautions; information that fees apply to the camera. A Camera Settings The explanations in this manual. To get the most from your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. information that default settings are used with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to other pages in this manual assume that should...
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... you read through the rest of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. 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 dial 5 2 Focal plane mark ...Microphone 51 15 Connector cover 16 E (self-timer) button 69 Fn (function) button ...........163 17 Mounting index 18 18 Lens release button 19 19 Mirror 42, 208 20 Lens mount 61 21 Accessory shoe cover......... 198 22 Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit 198 23 Accessory terminal 203 24 USB ...
... you read through the rest of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. 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 dial 5 2 Focal plane mark ...Microphone 51 15 Connector cover 16 E (self-timer) button 69 Fn (function) button ...........163 17 Mounting index 18 18 Lens release button 19 19 Mirror 42, 208 20 Lens mount 61 21 Accessory shoe cover......... 198 22 Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit 198 23 Accessory terminal 203 24 USB ...
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...are equipped with the mounting index on the lens aligned with autofocus motors. An AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens is removed. Being careful not to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is used in the camera's bayonet mount (q). D Autofocus Autofocus is...autofocus with other AF lenses. 18 Keeping the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for illustrative purposes. Attach a Lens Care should be taken to press the lensrelease button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). Focal length index Focal ...
...are equipped with the mounting index on the lens aligned with autofocus motors. An AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens is removed. Being careful not to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is used in the camera's bayonet mount (q). D Autofocus Autofocus is...autofocus with other AF lenses. 18 Keeping the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for illustrative purposes. Attach a Lens Care should be taken to press the lensrelease button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). Focal length index Focal ...
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... and focusing in both autofocus and manual modes. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of 55mm (Nikon measurements; This is on, the lens may be blurred after the shutter is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be applied only to vertical shake.... To use vibration reduction, slide the VR switch to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX...
... and focusing in both autofocus and manual modes. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of 55mm (Nikon measurements; This is on, the lens may be blurred after the shutter is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be applied only to vertical shake.... To use vibration reduction, slide the VR switch to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX...
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... a high-contrast subject in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus the camera. X 2 Focus the viewfinder. When operating the control with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision....your eye to the viewfinder, be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 202). 25 With the camera in focus, use the diopter adjustment control to bring the subject into clear focus in the viewfinder. ... you are in sharp focus. Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the...
... a high-contrast subject in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus the camera. X 2 Focus the viewfinder. When operating the control with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision....your eye to the viewfinder, be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 202). 25 With the camera in focus, use the diopter adjustment control to bring the subject into clear focus in the viewfinder. ... you are in sharp focus. Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the...
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... flash will appear in the monitor. Power switch 2 Check the battery level. if the monitor does not turn the camera on. Battery partially discharged. Charge or exchange battery. 28 Remove the lens cap and turn on . Check the battery level in the information display or the viewfinder (if the monitor is exhausted...
... flash will appear in the monitor. Power switch 2 Check the battery level. if the monitor does not turn the camera on. Battery partially discharged. Charge or exchange battery. 28 Remove the lens cap and turn on . Check the battery level in the information display or the viewfinder (if the monitor is exhausted...
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... at least one foot half a pace ahead of the other to j. Mode dial s j mode i mode Step 3: Frame the Photograph 1 Ready the camera. Step 2: Select i or j Mode To shoot where use of a tripod is poor; Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place... your left. Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in at right when framing photographs in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your upper body stable. use of the 11 focus points. In j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is recommended. 2 Frame the ...
... at least one foot half a pace ahead of the other to j. Mode dial s j mode i mode Step 3: Frame the Photograph 1 Ready the camera. Step 2: Select i or j Mode To shoot where use of a tripod is poor; Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place... your left. Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in at right when framing photographs in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your upper body stable. use of the 11 focus points. In j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is recommended. 2 Frame the ...
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In-focus indicator Description I (blinks) Camera unable to focus using autofocus. In-focus indicator Buffer capacity 31 See page 55. A Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the lens focal length scale index 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. The camera will appear in , shorter focal lengths to...
In-focus indicator Description I (blinks) Camera unable to focus using autofocus. In-focus indicator Buffer capacity 31 See page 55. A Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the lens focal length scale index 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. The camera will appear in , shorter focal lengths to...
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...-assist illuminator turn off ; The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off . 34 If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is poor. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural. Use for portraits with soft, naturallooking skin tones. use...
...-assist illuminator turn off ; The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off . 34 If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is poor. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural. Use for portraits with soft, naturallooking skin tones. use...
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... turn off; s Reduce noise and unnatural colors when photographing night landscapes, including street lighting and neon signs. Use for parties and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to prevent blur. Use of a tripod is recommended to focus at very close -up shots of flowers, insects, and other indoor scenes...
... turn off; s Reduce noise and unnatural colors when photographing night landscapes, including street lighting and neon signs. Use for parties and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to prevent blur. Use of a tripod is recommended to focus at very close -up shots of flowers, insects, and other indoor scenes...
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Displayed if shooting will be visible in the viewfinder. The subject will no longer be displayed in the camera monitor. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will end in 30 s or less. 46 r Live view autofocus The current autofocus mode. 43 t Focus point The current focus point. a button...
Displayed if shooting will be visible in the viewfinder. The subject will no longer be displayed in the camera monitor. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will end in 30 s or less. 46 r Live view autofocus The current autofocus mode. 43 t Focus point The current focus point. a button...
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... View Display Options Press the R button to the ground. Low-angle shots High-angle shots Self-portraits Frame shots with the camera close to cycle through the lens as shown below. The options available depend on the setting selected for low- Monitor shows mirror image of what will display the...d7 (Live view display options; 0 161). Frame shots while holding the camera over +3 EV or under -3 EV can be previewed in the monitor. A HDMI When the camera is attached to an HDMI video device, the camera monitor will turn off and the video device will appear in increments of ...
... View Display Options Press the R button to the ground. Low-angle shots High-angle shots Self-portraits Frame shots with the camera close to cycle through the lens as shown below. The options available depend on the setting selected for low- Monitor shows mirror image of what will display the...d7 (Live view display options; 0 161). Frame shots while holding the camera over +3 EV or under -3 EV can be previewed in the monitor. A HDMI When the camera is attached to an HDMI video device, the camera monitor will turn off and the video device will appear in increments of ...
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...when using a tripod, choose On for up to the camera's internal circuits, live view. Live view shooting ends automatically if the monitor is closed or the lens is panned horizontally or an object moves at the start of the camera's internal circuits may rise, resulting in image noise and ...unusual colors (the camera may be unable to focus in the following situations: • The...
...when using a tripod, choose On for up to the camera's internal circuits, live view. Live view shooting ends automatically if the monitor is closed or the lens is panned horizontally or an object moves at the start of the camera's internal circuits may rise, resulting in image noise and ...unusual colors (the camera may be unable to focus in the following situations: • The...
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To magnify the view in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the frame not visible in focus. While the view through the lens is selected for precise focus, press the X button. x Navigation window 47 A Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 60), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in the monitor (available only if Wide area or Normal area is zoomed in, a navigation window will appear in the monitor up to about 6.7 × for Live view autofocus), or press W to X button zoom out. Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the display.
To magnify the view in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the frame not visible in focus. While the view through the lens is selected for precise focus, press the X button. x Navigation window 47 A Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 60), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in the monitor (available only if Wide area or Normal area is zoomed in, a navigation window will appear in the monitor up to about 6.7 × for Live view autofocus), or press W to X button zoom out. Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the display.
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... 60) during recording). Press J again to end recording (to end recording and take a still picture in the mode currently selected with a frame size of the camera during recording. 3 Start recording. D The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 42) indicates that depending on the front of 1280 × 720, 20 min for...the memory card is not available after recording begins; A Maximum Size Each movie file can not begin until the camera has focused. The mirror is raised and the view through the lens is reached. 50 Recording indicator Press J to start recording (at 24 fps in live view mode. 1 ...
... 60) during recording). Press J again to end recording (to end recording and take a still picture in the mode currently selected with a frame size of the camera during recording. 3 Start recording. D The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 42) indicates that depending on the front of 1280 × 720, 20 min for...the memory card is not available after recording begins; A Maximum Size Each movie file can not begin until the camera has focused. The mirror is raised and the view through the lens is reached. 50 Recording indicator Press J to start recording (at 24 fps in live view mode. 1 ...
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... this does not indicated a malfunction). Matrix metering is used in live view mode is on or off, highlight Sound and press 2. The camera may record the sound made by VR lenses when vibration reduction is selected. To turn sound recording on . 51 G button 2 Choose frame... options: 1 Select Movie settings. Recording ends automatically if the lens is panned. Jagged edges, false colors, moiré, and bright spots may leave after-images when the camera is removed. When used regardless of the camera's internal circuits may rise, resulting in image noise and unusual colors...
... this does not indicated a malfunction). Matrix metering is used in live view mode is on or off, highlight Sound and press 2. The camera may record the sound made by VR lenses when vibration reduction is selected. To turn sound recording on . 51 G button 2 Choose frame... options: 1 Select Movie settings. Recording ends automatically if the lens is panned. Jagged edges, false colors, moiré, and bright spots may leave after-images when the camera is removed. When used regardless of the camera's internal circuits may rise, resulting in image noise and unusual colors...
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...focus lock (0 58) to turn the beep speaker on another subject at different distances from the camera. In these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to assist the autofocus operation when the shutterrelease button ...remove the lens hood. z The focus point contains objects at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. The illuminator has a range of sharply contrasting brightness. D Continuous-servo Autofocus In AF-C mode or when continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A mode, the camera gives ...
...focus lock (0 58) to turn the beep speaker on another subject at different distances from the camera. In these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to assist the autofocus operation when the shutterrelease button ...remove the lens hood. z The focus point contains objects at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. The illuminator has a range of sharply contrasting brightness. D Continuous-servo Autofocus In AF-C mode or when continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A mode, the camera gives ...
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... the switch to M. If the lens is equipped with manual override, MF priority), manual focus can be taken at any time, even when the image is in this manual for illustrative purposes; 0 229) can select manual focus simply by setting the camera focus mode to M. Photographs can also... be used in focus. Focus can be selected by setting the lens focus-mode switch to MF (manual focus; 0 54). A-M switch M/A-M switch 2 Focus.
... the switch to M. If the lens is equipped with manual override, MF priority), manual focus can be taken at any time, even when the image is in this manual for illustrative purposes; 0 229) can select manual focus simply by setting the camera focus mode to M. Photographs can also... be used in focus. Focus can be selected by setting the lens focus-mode switch to MF (manual focus; 0 54). A-M switch M/A-M switch 2 Focus.