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... Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body 1 Release mode dial 86 7 Movie-record button 179 2 Mode dial 6 8 Power switch 5, 26 3 Eyelet for camera strap 19 9 Shutter...-release button..........52, 53 4 Mode dial lock release 6 10 E button 127, 206 5 Release mode dial lock 11 S/Q button 118, 268 release 86 12 Control panel 8 6 Accessory shoe (for optional flash 13 Focal plane mark (E 116 unit 287 1
... Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body 1 Release mode dial 86 7 Movie-record button 179 2 Mode dial 6 8 Power switch 5, 26 3 Eyelet for camera strap 19 9 Shutter...-release button..........52, 53 4 Mode dial lock release 6 10 E button 127, 206 5 Release mode dial lock 11 S/Q button 118, 268 release 86 12 Control panel 8 6 Accessory shoe (for optional flash 13 Focal plane mark (E 116 unit 287 1
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...-in flash 55, 159 10 Cover for accessory terminal and 2 Stereo microphone 183, 259 headphone connector .... 184, 223 3 AF-assist illuminator 52, 261 11 Lens release button 25 Self-timer lamp 89 12 AF-mode button 100, 103 Red-eye reduction lamp 13 Focus-mode selector ........ 100, 115 160, 162 14...
...-in flash 55, 159 10 Cover for accessory terminal and 2 Stereo microphone 183, 259 headphone connector .... 184, 223 3 AF-assist illuminator 52, 261 11 Lens release button 25 Self-timer lamp 89 12 AF-mode button 100, 103 Red-eye reduction lamp 13 Focus-mode selector ........ 100, 115 160, 162 14...
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After the power switch is released, the illuminators will remain lit for a few seconds while the standby timer is active or until the shutter is released or the power switch is rotated toward D activates the standby timer and control panel backlight (LCD illuminator), allowing the display to be read in close proximity to observe this precaution could affect the data recorded on the magnetic devices. 5 Failure to magnetic devices. A LCD Illuminators Rotating the power switch toward D again. Power switch D The Speaker Do not place the speaker in the dark.
After the power switch is released, the illuminators will remain lit for a few seconds while the standby timer is active or until the shutter is released or the power switch is rotated toward D activates the standby timer and control panel backlight (LCD illuminator), allowing the display to be read in close proximity to observe this precaution could affect the data recorded on the magnetic devices. 5 Failure to magnetic devices. A LCD Illuminators Rotating the power switch toward D again. Power switch D The Speaker Do not place the speaker in the dark.
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Selecting another mode when a non-CPU lens is attached disables the shutter release. 6 Manual 76 2 Auto modes: i Auto 48 j Auto (flash off 48 3 Special effects modes 64 4 U1 and U2 modes 83 5 Scene modes 61 A Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU (0 285) lenses can be used only in mode M. The Mode Dial The camera offers the modes listed below. To choose a mode, press the mode dial lock release and rotate the mode dial. Mode dial Mode dial lock release 1 P, S, A, and M modes: P-Programmed auto...........73 S-Shutter-priority auto ......74 A-Aperture-priority auto ...75 M -
Selecting another mode when a non-CPU lens is attached disables the shutter release. 6 Manual 76 2 Auto modes: i Auto 48 j Auto (flash off 48 3 Special effects modes 64 4 U1 and U2 modes 83 5 Scene modes 61 A Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU (0 285) lenses can be used only in mode M. The Mode Dial The camera offers the modes listed below. To choose a mode, press the mode dial lock release and rotate the mode dial. Mode dial Mode dial lock release 1 P, S, A, and M modes: P-Programmed auto...........73 S-Shutter-priority auto ......74 A-Aperture-priority auto ...75 M -
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... (Touch Shutter) Touch the monitor to focus and lift your finger remains on the monitor; Choose from ! (Touch AF: On) the screen does not release the shutter. to release the shutter, lift your finger from the following options: Option Description Touch the monitor to position the focus point and focus (autofocus only;
... (Touch Shutter) Touch the monitor to focus and lift your finger remains on the monitor; Choose from ! (Touch AF: On) the screen does not release the shutter. to release the shutter, lift your finger from the following options: Option Description Touch the monitor to position the focus point and focus (autofocus only;
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...be used to take photographs in the L (lock) position (0 107), but it can still be used to select the subject when face-priority AF is released about 10 s after the other until the selected number of shots can be changed using Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer, 0 263). Touch shooting options ...can not be used to show that touch shooting options are active. Use the shutter-release button to take pictures one after the timer starts; the delay and number of shots is displayed to position the focus point when the focus...
...be used to take photographs in the L (lock) position (0 107), but it can still be used to select the subject when face-priority AF is released about 10 s after the other until the selected number of shots can be changed using Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer, 0 263). Touch shooting options ...can not be used to show that touch shooting options are active. Use the shutter-release button to take pictures one after the timer starts; the delay and number of shots is displayed to position the focus point when the focus...
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... card terminals with your fingers or metal objects. • Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks. • Do not apply force to release the shutter). To unlock the memory card, slide the switch to prevent accidental loss of data or in the monitor if you attempt to the...
... card terminals with your fingers or metal objects. • Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks. • Do not apply force to release the shutter). To unlock the memory card, slide the switch to prevent accidental loss of data or in the monitor if you attempt to the...
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The card can then be removed by hand. Press the battery latch in to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand (w). 23 Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off , open the battery-chamber cover. 16GB ❚❚ Removing the Battery and Memory Cards Removing the Battery To remove the battery, turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in the direction shown by the arrow to eject it (q).
The card can then be removed by hand. Press the battery latch in to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand (w). 23 Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off , open the battery-chamber cover. 16GB ❚❚ Removing the Battery and Memory Cards Removing the Battery To remove the battery, turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in the direction shown by the arrow to eject it (q).
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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. A Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0 280), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). 25
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. A Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0 280), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). 25
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... to highlight a menu item. 6 Display options. 5 Highlight a menu item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button. Press 1 or 3 to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. 44 Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. 7 Highlight an option.
... to highlight a menu item. 6 Display options. 5 Highlight a menu item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button. Press 1 or 3 to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. 44 Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. 7 Highlight an option.
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Shutter release disabled. Charge or exchange battery. 46 Charge battery or ready spare battery. The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining ❚❚ Battery Level The battery level is shown in the control panel and viewfinder. Battery fully charged. - - Control panel Viewfinder Control panel L K J I H H (flashes) Viewfinder Description - d d (flashes) Low battery. Battery partially discharged. -
Shutter release disabled. Charge or exchange battery. 46 Charge battery or ready spare battery. The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining ❚❚ Battery Level The battery level is shown in the control panel and viewfinder. Battery fully charged. - - Control panel Viewfinder Control panel L K J I H H (flashes) Viewfinder Description - d d (flashes) Low battery. Battery partially discharged. -
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Live view selector a button Framing pictures in the Framing pictures in the monitor (live view). To start live view, rotate the live view) 49 Mode dial Mode dial lock release Photographs can be framed in the viewfinder or in the viewfinder monitor (live view selector to i or j. 2 Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera, rotate the mode dial to C and press the a button.
Live view selector a button Framing pictures in the Framing pictures in the monitor (live view). To start live view, rotate the live view) 49 Mode dial Mode dial lock release Photographs can be framed in the viewfinder or in the viewfinder monitor (live view selector to i or j. 2 Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera, rotate the mode dial to C and press the a button.
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otherwise, the focus point will be displayed in green; 5 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Viewfinder photography: Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus using autofocus (0 114). Camera unable to focus (the AF-assist illuminator may light if the subject is poorly lit). Live view: ...
otherwise, the focus point will be displayed in green; 5 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Viewfinder photography: Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus using autofocus (0 114). Camera unable to focus (the AF-assist illuminator may light if the subject is poorly lit). Live view: ...
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6 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. To end live view, press the a button. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. a button 53 The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be Memory card access displayed in the monitor lamp for a few seconds.
6 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. To end live view, press the a button. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. a button 53 The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be Memory card access displayed in the monitor lamp for a few seconds.
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The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 263). Exposure meters on the battery. Press the shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display. A The Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography) The viewfinder and some control panel displays will turn off if no operations are performed for about six seconds, reducing the drain on Exposure meters off 54
The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 263). Exposure meters on the battery. Press the shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display. A The Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography) The viewfinder and some control panel displays will turn off if no operations are performed for about six seconds, reducing the drain on Exposure meters off 54
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remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again. If the flash-ready indicator is not displayed, the flash is not in flash will pop up automatically when the shutterrelease button is displayed. Viewfinder Live view To save power when the flash is charging; If the flash is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator (M) is pressed halfway. A The Built-in Flash If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in i mode, the built-in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. 55
remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again. If the flash-ready indicator is not displayed, the flash is not in flash will pop up automatically when the shutterrelease button is displayed. Viewfinder Live view To save power when the flash is charging; If the flash is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator (M) is pressed halfway. A The Built-in Flash If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in i mode, the built-in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. 55
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A photograph will be displayed by pressing 4 or 2 or flicking a finger left or right over the display. To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. To view additional information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (0 231). K button 2 View additional pictures. A Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 250), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor. Basic Playback 1 Press the K button. Additional pictures can be displayed in the monitor after shooting. 59
A photograph will be displayed by pressing 4 or 2 or flicking a finger left or right over the display. To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. To view additional information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (0 231). K button 2 View additional pictures. A Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 250), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor. Basic Playback 1 Press the K button. Additional pictures can be displayed in the monitor after shooting. 59
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... images that seem filled with light. 1 3 Low Key Use when shooting dark scenes to create dark, low-key images with the frame rate for continuous release mode; Pictures taken when an NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG option is selected in these modes will be pictures of footage shot at a setting...
... images that seem filled with light. 1 3 Low Key Use when shooting dark scenes to create dark, low-key images with the frame rate for continuous release mode; Pictures taken when an NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG option is selected in these modes will be pictures of footage shot at a setting...
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Recommended for snapshots and in other mode disables the shutter release. Aperture-priority auto (0 75): User chooses aperture; camera A selects shutter speed for best results. Type G and E lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring (0 280), ...
Recommended for snapshots and in other mode disables the shutter release. Aperture-priority auto (0 75): User chooses aperture; camera A selects shutter speed for best results. Type G and E lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring (0 280), ...
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Nikon recommends using the shutter-release button on the camera or on a stable, level surface. To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from appearing in long exposures. Note that noise (bright ...-spaced bright pixels, or fog) may be reduced by choosing On for long time-exposures of power while the shutter is open while the shutter-release button is pressed a second time. Before proceeding, mount the camera on a tripod or place it on an optional remote control, remote cord, or wireless remote...
Nikon recommends using the shutter-release button on the camera or on a stable, level surface. To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from appearing in long exposures. Note that noise (bright ...-spaced bright pixels, or fog) may be reduced by choosing On for long time-exposures of power while the shutter is open while the shutter-release button is pressed a second time. Before proceeding, mount the camera on a tripod or place it on an optional remote control, remote cord, or wireless remote...