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... Setup Menu: Camera Setup 268 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies 275 O My Menu/m Recent Settings 278 Technical Notes 279 Compatible Lenses 279 Compatible CPU Lenses 279 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 285 Other Accessories 287 x Protecting Photographs from Deletion 242 Rating Pictures 243 Rating Individual Pictures 243 Rating Multiple Pictures 244 Selecting Photos... The Playback Menu 248 Menu List 250 A Camera Menus More information on camera menus is available in a Menu Guide that can be downloaded from the Nikon website (0 iii).
... Setup Menu: Camera Setup 268 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies 275 O My Menu/m Recent Settings 278 Technical Notes 279 Compatible Lenses 279 Compatible CPU Lenses 279 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 285 Other Accessories 287 x Protecting Photographs from Deletion 242 Rating Pictures 243 Rating Individual Pictures 243 Rating Multiple Pictures 244 Selecting Photos... The Playback Menu 248 Menu List 250 A Camera Menus More information on camera menus is available in a Menu Guide that can be downloaded from the Nikon website (0 iii).
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The Mode Dial The camera offers the modes listed below. 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. Selecting another mode when a non-CPU lens is attached disables the shutter release. 6 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 -
The Mode Dial The camera offers the modes listed below. 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. Selecting another mode when a non-CPU lens is attached disables the shutter release. 6 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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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 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. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w).
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 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. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w).
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... A Lens Types When using the lens aperture ring. Use to adjust camera settings. Type G and E lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring (0 280), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Non-CPU... lenses can only be used in which there is little time to freeze or blur motion. camera A selects shutter ...shutter release. S Shutter-priority auto (0 74): User chooses shutter speed; For more information, see "Compatible Lenses" (0 279). 72
... A Lens Types When using the lens aperture ring. Use to adjust camera settings. Type G and E lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring (0 280), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Non-CPU... lenses can only be used in which there is little time to freeze or blur motion. camera A selects shutter ...shutter release. S Shutter-priority auto (0 74): User chooses shutter speed; For more information, see "Compatible Lenses" (0 279). 72
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... taken into account when the lens aperture ring is used , the exposure ratio need only be under - or overexposed at current settings. A AF Micro NIKKOR Lenses Provided that an external exposure meter is used to set to 1/3 step Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by 2 EV Monitor (live view) 77
... taken into account when the lens aperture ring is used , the exposure ratio need only be under - or overexposed at current settings. A AF Micro NIKKOR Lenses Provided that an external exposure meter is used to set to 1/3 step Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by 2 EV Monitor (live view) 77
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.... Only one picture will not turn off until the access lamp has gone out. A The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with VR lenses) or auto ISO sensitivity control (0 120) is on shooting conditions and memory card performance, recording may not be available under some conditions. ...available with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being recorded to a few minutes. Depending on , when certain lenses are being saved to the memory card. 87 If the camera is full (tAA). The stated rates may take from a few seconds to the...
.... Only one picture will not turn off until the access lamp has gone out. A The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with VR lenses) or auto ISO sensitivity control (0 120) is on shooting conditions and memory card performance, recording may not be available under some conditions. ...available with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being recorded to a few minutes. Depending on , when certain lenses are being saved to the memory card. 87 If the camera is full (tAA). The stated rates may take from a few seconds to the...
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Option a DX (24×16) Z 1.3× (18×12) Description Pictures are recorded using a 23.5 × 15.7 mm image area (DX format). Viewfinder display Photo with DX image area (24×16) Photo with image area of 1.3× (18×12) 93 Pictures are recorded using a 18.0 × 12.0 mm image area, producing a telephoto effect without the need to change lenses. Image Recording Options Image Area Choose an image area from DX (24×16) and 1.3× (18×12).
Option a DX (24×16) Z 1.3× (18×12) Description Pictures are recorded using a 23.5 × 15.7 mm image area (DX format). Viewfinder display Photo with DX image area (24×16) Photo with image area of 1.3× (18×12) 93 Pictures are recorded using a 18.0 × 12.0 mm image area, producing a telephoto effect without the need to change lenses. Image Recording Options Image Area Choose an image area from DX (24×16) and 1.3× (18×12).
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...-Point Selection Except in brightness • Flicker or banding appears under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, sodium-vapor, or similar lighting • A cross (star) filter or other lenses or teleconverters. Note that changes in subject-tracking AF, pressing J during focus-point selection selects the center focus point. Manual focus-point selection is unable...
...-Point Selection Except in brightness • Flicker or banding appears under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, sodium-vapor, or similar lighting • A cross (star) filter or other lenses or teleconverters. Note that changes in subject-tracking AF, pressing J during focus-point selection selects the center focus point. Manual focus-point selection is unable...
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Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is in focus. D AF Lenses Do not use AF lenses with the lens focus mode switch set to M and the camera focus-mode selector set to observe this precaution could damage the camera or lens. ... the subject is not in M mode without setting the camera focus-mode selector to M. • Manual focus lenses: Focus manually. Failure to AF. Manual Focus Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF NIKKOR lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results (0 114). • AF...
Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is in focus. D AF Lenses Do not use AF lenses with the lens focus mode switch set to M and the camera focus-mode selector set to observe this precaution could damage the camera or lens. ... the subject is not in M mode without setting the camera focus-mode selector to M. • Manual focus lenses: Focus manually. Failure to AF. Manual Focus Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF NIKKOR lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results (0 114). • AF...
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... selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in .). 46.5 mm Focal plane mark 116 A AF-P Lenses When an AF-P lens (0 279) is used to rotate the focus ring in "Getting Good Results with optional AF-S/AF-I teleconverters, see "AF-S/AF-I ) is...
... selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in .). 46.5 mm Focal plane mark 116 A AF-P Lenses When an AF-P lens (0 279) is used to rotate the focus ring in "Getting Good Results with optional AF-S/AF-I teleconverters, see "AF-S/AF-I ) is...
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... the selected minimum if optimum exposure can be achieved at the ISO sensitivity chosen for Minimum shutter speed unless this value is used with CPU lenses. Shutter speeds may be raised automatically when auto ISO sensitivity control is faster than Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0 265) or slower than those... is displayed in flash and compatible optional flash units), possibly preventing the camera from selecting slow shutter speeds. Note that Auto functions only with telephoto lenses to the value selected for Maximum sensitivity.
... the selected minimum if optimum exposure can be achieved at the ISO sensitivity chosen for Minimum shutter speed unless this value is used with CPU lenses. Shutter speeds may be raised automatically when auto ISO sensitivity control is faster than Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0 265) or slower than those... is displayed in flash and compatible optional flash units), possibly preventing the camera from selecting slow shutter speeds. Note that Auto functions only with telephoto lenses to the value selected for Maximum sensitivity.
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... when using Custom Setting b5, Center-weighted area, 0 262). Option Description Matrix: Produces natural results in other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering III, which does not include 3D distance information). Highlight-weighted: Camera assigns greatest weight ...over 1×. Center-weighted: Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to a tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G, E, or D lenses (0 280), distance information (3D color matrix metering III; Exposure Metering (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Choose how the camera sets exposure in P,...
... when using Custom Setting b5, Center-weighted area, 0 262). Option Description Matrix: Produces natural results in other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering III, which does not include 3D distance information). Highlight-weighted: Camera assigns greatest weight ...over 1×. Center-weighted: Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to a tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G, E, or D lenses (0 280), distance information (3D color matrix metering III; Exposure Metering (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Choose how the camera sets exposure in P,...
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...). 124 To choose a metering option, press the W (Z) button and rotate the main command dial until the desired setting is selected with certain CPU lenses (AI-P NIKKOR lenses and AF lenses that are not of type G, E, or D; 0 280). W (Z) button Main command dial Control panel A Live View In live view, the selected option is displayed...
...). 124 To choose a metering option, press the W (Z) button and rotate the main command dial until the desired setting is selected with certain CPU lenses (AI-P NIKKOR lenses and AF lenses that are not of type G, E, or D; 0 280). W (Z) button Main command dial Control panel A Live View In live view, the selected option is displayed...
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Press the L (U) button and rotate the main command dial until L is displayed in a selected area of the frame, eliminating the need to L (Preset manual). Live View (Spot White Balance) During live view, white balance can be displayed in the camera monitor. 2 Set white balance to prepare a reference object or change lenses during telephoto photography. 1 Press the a button. L (U) button Main command dial Monitor 143 The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be measured in the monitor.
Press the L (U) button and rotate the main command dial until L is displayed in a selected area of the frame, eliminating the need to L (Preset manual). Live View (Spot White Balance) During live view, white balance can be displayed in the camera monitor. 2 Set white balance to prepare a reference object or change lenses during telephoto photography. 1 Press the a button. L (U) button Main command dial Monitor 143 The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be measured in the monitor.
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...0, f, d, e, ', P *, A * 1/250-1/60 s k 1/250-1/30 s o 1/250-1 s S* 1/250-30 s M* 1/250-30 s, A, % * Speeds as fast as 1/320 s are available with focal lengths of zoom lenses with the built-in flash. D The Built-in Flash The following shutter speeds are available with focal lengths under 16 mm. peripheral illumination may drop... if the flash is used with lenses with optional flash units that support auto FP high- Use lenses with the built-in flash. 163 at some ranges or aperture values. The shutter release...
...0, f, d, e, ', P *, A * 1/250-1/60 s k 1/250-1/30 s o 1/250-1 s S* 1/250-30 s M* 1/250-30 s, A, % * Speeds as fast as 1/320 s are available with focal lengths of zoom lenses with the built-in flash. D The Built-in Flash The following shutter speeds are available with focal lengths under 16 mm. peripheral illumination may drop... if the flash is used with lenses with optional flash units that support auto FP high- Use lenses with the built-in flash. 163 at some ranges or aperture values. The shutter release...
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... to adjust shot timing to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting with wide-angle lenses and to reduce the effects of photographs when using type G, E, and D lenses (PC lenses excluded). This option takes effect during viewfinder photography. The effect is displayed in ...brightness at maximum aperture. (defaults to Off) Reduce barrel distortion when shooting with long lenses. The Flicker reduction indicator item controls whether...
... to adjust shot timing to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting with wide-angle lenses and to reduce the effects of photographs when using type G, E, and D lenses (PC lenses excluded). This option takes effect during viewfinder photography. The effect is displayed in ...brightness at maximum aperture. (defaults to Off) Reduce barrel distortion when shooting with long lenses. The Flicker reduction indicator item controls whether...
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If AF-ON only is selected, the camera will not focus when the shutter-release button is available with compatible lenses. a5 Store points by orientation Yes Off a6 AF activation Shutter/AF-ON AF-ON only a7 Focus point wrap-around " from one edge of ...
If AF-ON only is selected, the camera will not focus when the shutter-release button is available with compatible lenses. a5 Store points by orientation Yes Off a6 AF activation Shutter/AF-ON AF-ON only a7 Focus point wrap-around " from one edge of ...
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... Choose whether the control panel is Off illuminated while the standby timer is raised. The fastest shutter speed and maximum ISO sensitivity available with other lenses. Reset d6 Viewfinder grid display (defaults to Off) On Choose whether to display a framing Off grid in MUP mode, eliminating blur caused by shutter motion...
... Choose whether the control panel is Off illuminated while the standby timer is raised. The fastest shutter speed and maximum ISO sensitivity available with other lenses. Reset d6 Viewfinder grid display (defaults to Off) On Choose whether to display a framing Off grid in MUP mode, eliminating blur caused by shutter motion...
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... a value equal to Entire frame) Choose how the camera adjusts flash level when exposure compensation is even slightly faster. This item is available only with lenses that support it. (defaults to 1/250 s) Choose a flash sync speed. (defaults to 1/60 s) Choose the slowest shutter available when the flash is used in modes...
... a value equal to Entire frame) Choose how the camera adjusts flash level when exposure compensation is even slightly faster. This item is available only with lenses that support it. (defaults to 1/250 s) Choose a flash sync speed. (defaults to 1/60 s) Choose the slowest shutter available when the flash is used in modes...
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... copies. Select Auto to 5° in increments of the selected photograph. Use to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken with wideangle lenses or pin-cushion distortion in photos taken with telephoto lenses. Copies can be straightened by up to let the camera correct distortion automatically. 275 Create a cropped copy of approximately 0.25...
... copies. Select Auto to 5° in increments of the selected photograph. Use to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken with wideangle lenses or pin-cushion distortion in photos taken with telephoto lenses. Copies can be straightened by up to let the camera correct distortion automatically. 275 Create a cropped copy of approximately 0.25...