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Q&A Index Table of Contents X Introduction s Basic Photography and Playback x Live View y Recording and Viewing Movies # P, S, A, and M Modes $ User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes k Release Mode d Image Recording Options N Focus S ISO Sensitivity Z Exposure/Bracketing r White Balance J Image Enhancement l Flash Photography t Other Shooting Options I More on Playback Q Connections U Menu Guide n Technical Notes 0 ii 0 iv 01 0 35 0 49 0 57 0 67 0 75 0 77 0 85 0 91 0 101 0 105 0 117 0 131 0 143 0 151 0 163 0 179 0 195 0 269 i
Q&A Index Table of Contents X Introduction s Basic Photography and Playback x Live View y Recording and Viewing Movies # P, S, A, and M Modes $ User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes k Release Mode d Image Recording Options N Focus S ISO Sensitivity Z Exposure/Bracketing r White Balance J Image Enhancement l Flash Photography t Other Shooting Options I More on Playback Q Connections U Menu Guide n Technical Notes 0 ii 0 iv 01 0 35 0 49 0 57 0 67 0 75 0 77 0 85 0 91 0 101 0 105 0 117 0 131 0 143 0 151 0 163 0 179 0 195 0 269 i
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...(i mode)? i Image Quality and Size How do I reduce shutter noise in the monitor? i Using the Flash Can I shoot movies? Can I set the flash to take pictures for printing at a time or in quick succession? Can I avoid "red-eye"? How do I choose a shutter speed... (mode S)? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for different scenes? How do I choose how the camera focuses? Can I quickly adjust settings for using this "question and answer" index. Viewing Photographs i Playback How do I frame photos in quiet surroundings? Taking Photographs i Shooting Modes and...
...(i mode)? i Image Quality and Size How do I reduce shutter noise in the monitor? i Using the Flash Can I shoot movies? Can I set the flash to take pictures for printing at a time or in quick succession? Can I avoid "red-eye"? How do I choose a shutter speed... (mode S)? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for different scenes? How do I choose how the camera focuses? Can I quickly adjust settings for using this "question and answer" index. Viewing Photographs i Playback How do I frame photos in quiet surroundings? Taking Photographs i Shooting Modes and...
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...How do I format memory cards? What lenses can I use? What software is level? Can I create a copy of photos? How do I restore default settings? How do I tell if the camera is available for servicing and repairs? 0 248-264 251 258 256-257 262 63-66 0 18-20 27, 238... a framing grid in another language? How do with the supplied eyepiece cap? Retouching Photographs How do I keep the displays from turning off? How do I set the camera clock? How do I create retouched copies of a photo that looks like a painting? How do I get help for my camera? Connections How ...
...How do I format memory cards? What lenses can I use? What software is level? Can I create a copy of photos? How do I restore default settings? How do I tell if the camera is available for servicing and repairs? 0 248-264 251 258 256-257 262 63-66 0 18-20 27, 238... a framing grid in another language? How do with the supplied eyepiece cap? Retouching Photographs How do I keep the displays from turning off? How do I set the camera clock? How do I create retouched copies of a photo that looks like a painting? How do I get help for my camera? Connections How ...
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... and U2 Modes 75 Saving User Settings...75 Recalling User Settings ...76 Resetting User Settings ...76 Release Mode 77 Choosing a Release Mode ...77 Continuous Mode (CH/CL) ...78 Self-Timer and Remote Modes 80 Mirror up Mode ...83 Image Recording ...
... and U2 Modes 75 Saving User Settings...75 Recalling User Settings ...76 Resetting User Settings ...76 Release Mode 77 Choosing a Release Mode ...77 Continuous Mode (CH/CL) ...78 Self-Timer and Remote Modes 80 Mirror up Mode ...83 Image Recording ...
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... ...141 Flash Photography 143 Using the Built-in Flash...143 Flash Mode ...144 Flash Compensation...148 FV Lock...149 Other Shooting Options 151 Restoring Default Settings 151 Multiple Exposure...152 Interval Timer Photography 155 Non-CPU Lenses...159 The GP-1 GPS Unit ...162 More on Playback 163 Full-Frame Playback...163...
... ...141 Flash Photography 143 Using the Built-in Flash...143 Flash Mode ...144 Flash Compensation...148 FV Lock...149 Other Shooting Options 151 Restoring Default Settings 151 Multiple Exposure...152 Interval Timer Photography 155 Non-CPU Lenses...159 The GP-1 GPS Unit ...162 More on Playback 163 Full-Frame Playback...163...
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...Printer...182 Printing Pictures One at a Time 183 Printing Multiple Pictures 185 Creating Index Prints...188 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 189 Viewing Photographs on TV 191 Standard Definition Devices 191 High-Definition Devices ...193 Menu Guide 195 D The Playback Menu: Managing... ...204 Auto Distortion Control 205 Long Exp. NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction 205 High ISO NR...205 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 206 A: Reset Custom Settings 207 a: Autofocus...208 a1: AF-C Priority Selection 208 a2: AF-S Priority Selection 208 a3: Focus Tracking with Lock...
...Printer...182 Printing Pictures One at a Time 183 Printing Multiple Pictures 185 Creating Index Prints...188 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 189 Viewing Photographs on TV 191 Standard Definition Devices 191 High-Definition Devices ...193 Menu Guide 195 D The Playback Menu: Managing... ...204 Auto Distortion Control 205 Long Exp. NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction 205 High ISO NR...205 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 206 A: Reset Custom Settings 207 a: Autofocus...208 a1: AF-C Priority Selection 208 a2: AF-S Priority Selection 208 a3: Focus Tracking with Lock...
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...: Max. b: Metering/Exposure...211 b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value 211 b2: EV Steps for Built-in Flash 223 e4: Modeling Flash...228 e5: Auto Bracketing Set 229 e6: Bracketing Order...229 f: Controls...229 f1: D Switch...229 f2: OK Button (Shooting Mode 229 f3: Assign Fn Button ...230 f4: Assign Preview Button...
...: Max. b: Metering/Exposure...211 b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value 211 b2: EV Steps for Built-in Flash 223 e4: Modeling Flash...228 e5: Auto Bracketing Set 229 e6: Bracketing Order...229 f: Controls...229 f1: D Switch...229 f2: OK Button (Shooting Mode 229 f3: Assign Fn Button ...230 f4: Assign Preview Button...
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... Date ...237 Language ...238 Image Comment ...238 Auto Image Rotation ...239 Image Dust Off Ref Photo 240 Battery Info...242 Copyright Information 243 Save/Load Settings...244 Virtual Horizon ...245 AF Fine Tune ...246 Eye-Fi Upload ...247 Firmware Version ...247 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies 248 Creating Retouched Copies... Distortion Control...261 Fisheye ...261 Color Outline ...262 Color Sketch...262 Perspective Control...263 Miniature Effect ...263 Side-by-side Comparison 264 O My Menu/m Recent Settings 265 Recent Settings ...268 x
... Date ...237 Language ...238 Image Comment ...238 Auto Image Rotation ...239 Image Dust Off Ref Photo 240 Battery Info...242 Copyright Information 243 Save/Load Settings...244 Virtual Horizon ...245 AF Fine Tune ...246 Eye-Fi Upload ...247 Firmware Version ...247 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies 248 Creating Retouched Copies... Distortion Control...261 Fisheye ...261 Color Outline ...262 Color Sketch...262 Perspective Control...263 Miniature Effect ...263 Side-by-side Comparison 264 O My Menu/m Recent Settings 265 Recent Settings ...268 x
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Technical Notes 269 Compatible Lenses...269 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 275 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 276 Other Accessories ...280 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 282 Caring for the Camera...283 Storage...283 ... The Low-Pass Filter...284 "Clean Now" ...284 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown 285 "Manual Cleaning" ...286 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 289 Available Settings ...292 Defaults ...295 Exposure Program (Mode P 298 Troubleshooting ...299 Display ...299 Shooting (All Modes) ...300 Shooting (P, S, A, M)...302 Playback ...303 Miscellaneous...304 ...
Technical Notes 269 Compatible Lenses...269 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 275 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 276 Other Accessories ...280 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 282 Caring for the Camera...283 Storage...283 ... The Low-Pass Filter...284 "Clean Now" ...284 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown 285 "Manual Cleaning" ...286 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 289 Available Settings ...292 Defaults ...295 Exposure Program (Mode P 298 Troubleshooting ...299 Display ...299 Shooting (All Modes) ...300 Shooting (P, S, A, M)...302 Playback ...303 Miscellaneous...304 ...
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... that should be read before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to the camera. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by Nikon specifically for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. information that default settings are used: D This icon marks cautions; To get the most from your camera, please...
... that should be read before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to the camera. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by Nikon specifically for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. information that default settings are used: D This icon marks cautions; To get the most from your camera, please...
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...) X 1 Viewfinder eyepiece 81 2 Rubber eyecup 81 3 O (delete) button Deleting pictures 47 Deleting pictures during playback 175 Q (format) button 32 4 K (playback) button 46, 163 5 Monitor Viewing settings 10 Live view 49, 57 Viewing pictures 46 Full-frame playback 163 6 G (menu) button 18, 195 7 L (help/protect) button 18, 174 WB (white balance) button...
...) X 1 Viewfinder eyepiece 81 2 Rubber eyecup 81 3 O (delete) button Deleting pictures 47 Deleting pictures during playback 175 Q (format) button 32 4 K (playback) button 46, 163 5 Monitor Viewing settings 10 Live view 49, 57 Viewing pictures 46 Full-frame playback 163 6 G (menu) button 18, 195 7 L (help/protect) button 18, 174 WB (white balance) button...
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... Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following modes: Mode dial X P, S, A, and M Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings. • P-Programmed auto (0 68) • S-Shutter-priority auto (0 69) • A-Aperture-priority auto (0 70) • M-Manual (0 71) ...-shoot photography. • i Auto (0 35) • j Auto (flash off) (0 35) Scene Modes (0 40) The camera automatically optimizes settings to the scene being photographed. Match your selection to suit the selected scene. Selecting another mode when a non-CPU lens is attached disables the shutter...
... Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following modes: Mode dial X P, S, A, and M Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings. • P-Programmed auto (0 68) • S-Shutter-priority auto (0 69) • A-Aperture-priority auto (0 70) • M-Manual (0 71) ...-shoot photography. • i Auto (0 35) • j Auto (flash off) (0 35) Scene Modes (0 40) The camera automatically optimizes settings to the scene being photographed. Match your selection to suit the selected scene. Selecting another mode when a non-CPU lens is attached disables the shutter...
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... To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial Release mode dial lock release lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting (0 77).
... To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial Release mode dial lock release lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting (0 77).
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... compensation indicator 148 21 Auto-area AF indicator 95 AF-area mode indicator 95 3D-tracking indicator 94 22 Autofocus mode 91 23 "Clock not set" indicator 28, 237 24 Interval timer indicator 157 25 Multiple exposure indicator 153 26 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator......... 109 WB bracketing indicator 112 ADL...
... compensation indicator 148 21 Auto-area AF indicator 95 AF-area mode indicator 95 3D-tracking indicator 94 22 Autofocus mode 91 23 "Clock not set" indicator 28, 237 24 Interval timer indicator 157 25 Multiple exposure indicator 153 26 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator......... 109 WB bracketing indicator 112 ADL...
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...and Viewfinder Displays The brightness of the displays may drop at low temperatures. The Viewfinder X 1 Framing grid (displayed when On is selected for Custom Setting d2 216 2 Focus points 38, 96 AF-area mode 94 3 AF area brackets 37, 165 4 Battery indicator 35, 216 5 Black-and-white...-area mode 94 * Display can be turned off with temperature, and the response times of the control panel and viewfinder displays varies with Custom Setting d4. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 9 This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The viewfinder display will dim...
...and Viewfinder Displays The brightness of the displays may drop at low temperatures. The Viewfinder X 1 Framing grid (displayed when On is selected for Custom Setting d2 216 2 Focus points 38, 96 AF-area mode 94 3 AF area brackets 37, 165 4 Battery indicator 35, 216 5 Black-and-white...-area mode 94 * Display can be turned off with temperature, and the response times of the control panel and viewfinder displays varies with Custom Setting d4. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 9 This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The viewfinder display will dim...
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... 139 34 High ISO noise reduction indicator 205 35 Movie quality 60 36 Autofocus mode 91 37 Copyright information 243 38 "Clock not set" indicator 28, 237 39 Image comment indicator 238 40 Release mode 7, 77 Continuous shooting speed 78, 217 41 Eye-Fi connection indicator... To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button twice more or press the shutter-release button halfway. For information on , see Custom Setting d9 (Information display, 0 219). 11 The monitor will turn off delay, 0 215). X 22 "Beep" indicator 215 23 Multiple exposure indicator 153...
... 139 34 High ISO noise reduction indicator 205 35 Movie quality 60 36 Autofocus mode 91 37 Copyright information 243 38 "Clock not set" indicator 28, 237 39 Image comment indicator 238 40 Release mode 7, 77 Continuous shooting speed 78, 217 41 Eye-Fi connection indicator... To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button twice more or press the shutter-release button halfway. For information on , see Custom Setting d9 (Information display, 0 219). 11 The monitor will turn off delay, 0 215). X 22 "Beep" indicator 215 23 Multiple exposure indicator 153...
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... using the multi selector and press J to view options for the items listed below, press the R button in the information display. Highlight items using Custom Setting d5 (Screen Tips; 0 216). 12 ❚❚ Changing...
... using the multi selector and press J to view options for the items listed below, press the R button in the information display. Highlight items using Custom Setting d5 (Screen Tips; 0 216). 12 ❚❚ Changing...
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M/Y button Flash mode Flash compensation X D button Bracketing AF-mode button Autofocus mode AF-area mode Mode dial Sub-command dial E button Exposure compensation WB/L button White balance ISO/W button ISO sensitivity QUAL/X button Image quality/size Main command dial Z button Metering 13 and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings. The Command Dials The main-
M/Y button Flash mode Flash compensation X D button Bracketing AF-mode button Autofocus mode AF-area mode Mode dial Sub-command dial E button Exposure compensation WB/L button White balance ISO/W button ISO sensitivity QUAL/X button Image quality/size Main command dial Z button Metering 13 and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings. The Command Dials The main-
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... command dial Control panel X Choose a shutter speed (mode S or M; 0 69, 71). Choose an aperture (mode A or M; 0 70, 71). Mode A or M Sub-command dial Control panel + Set exposure compensation (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 107). E button Main command dial + D button Main command dial Control panel Control panel 15
... command dial Control panel X Choose a shutter speed (mode S or M; 0 69, 71). Choose an aperture (mode A or M; 0 70, 71). Mode A or M Sub-command dial Control panel + Set exposure compensation (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 107). E button Main command dial + D button Main command dial Control panel Control panel 15
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... temperature (0 122), or choose a white balance preset (0 128) in mode P, S, A, or M. ❚❚ Flash Settings Choose a flash mode (0 144). M button Main command dial Control panel + Y button Sub-command dial Control panel 16 Select bracketing increment (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 110, 112). + X ❚...10074; White Balance Choose a white balance option (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 117). WB button Main command dial + WB button Sub-command dial + Control panel Control panel Set flash compensation (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 148).
... temperature (0 122), or choose a white balance preset (0 128) in mode P, S, A, or M. ❚❚ Flash Settings Choose a flash mode (0 144). M button Main command dial Control panel + Y button Sub-command dial Control panel 16 Select bracketing increment (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 110, 112). + X ❚...10074; White Balance Choose a white balance option (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 117). WB button Main command dial + WB button Sub-command dial + Control panel Control panel Set flash compensation (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 148).