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... 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 You...
... 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 You...
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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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Power switch D The Speaker Do not place the speaker in the dark. Failure to magnetic devices. 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 A LCD Illuminators Rotating the power switch toward D again.
Power switch D The Speaker Do not place the speaker in the dark. Failure to magnetic devices. 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 A LCD Illuminators Rotating the power switch toward D again.
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To choose a mode, press the mode dial lock release and rotate the mode dial. 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. 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 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. 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. 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 The Mode Dial The camera offers the modes listed below.
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... subject by tapping the monitor in shooting mode. Choose from the following options: Option Description Touch the monitor to release the shutter, lift your finger from ! (Touch AF: On) the screen does not release the shutter. to position the focus point and focus (autofocus only; If subject tracking is rotated to M to...
... subject by tapping the monitor in shooting mode. Choose from the following options: Option Description Touch the monitor to release the shutter, lift your finger from ! (Touch AF: On) the screen does not release the shutter. to position the focus point and focus (autofocus only; If subject tracking is rotated to M to...
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... only to take photographs during movie recording. If the option selected for AF-area mode (0 103). D Taking Pictures Using Touch Shooting Options The shutter-release button can be used to focus and take pictures even when the 8 icon is displayed to select the subject when face-priority AF is selected... shutter is in the L (lock) position (0 107), but it can not be used to position the focus point when the focus selector lock is released about 10 s after the other until the selected number of shots is recorded. 17 the delay and number of shots is greater than 1, the camera...
... only to take photographs during movie recording. If the option selected for AF-area mode (0 103). D Taking Pictures Using Touch Shooting Options The shutter-release button can be used to focus and take pictures even when the 8 icon is displayed to select the subject when face-priority AF is selected... shutter is in the L (lock) position (0 107), but it can not be used to position the focus point when the focus selector lock is released about 10 s after the other until the selected number of shots is recorded. 17 the delay and number of shots is greater than 1, the camera...
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..., turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. D Memory Cards • Memory cards may be displayed in the monitor if you attempt to release the shutter).
..., turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. D Memory Cards • Memory cards may be displayed in the monitor if you attempt to release the shutter).
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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). 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.
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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. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). 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 After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). A Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses.
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Press J to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. 44 To exit without making a selection, press the G button. Note the following: • Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently ...
Press J to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. 44 To exit without making a selection, press the G button. Note the following: • Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently ...
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d d (flashes) Low battery. Shutter release disabled. Battery partially discharged. - The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining ❚❚ Battery Level The battery level is shown in the control panel and viewfinder. Charge or exchange battery. 46 Control panel Viewfinder Control panel L K J I H H (flashes) Viewfinder Description - Charge battery or ready spare battery. Battery fully charged. - -
d d (flashes) Low battery. Shutter release disabled. Battery partially discharged. - The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining ❚❚ Battery Level The battery level is shown in the control panel and viewfinder. Charge or exchange battery. 46 Control panel Viewfinder Control panel L K J I H H (flashes) Viewfinder Description - Charge battery or ready spare battery. Battery fully charged. - -
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Mode dial Mode dial lock release Photographs can be framed in the viewfinder or in the viewfinder monitor (live view) 49 To start live view, rotate the live view). 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 selector to i or j.
Mode dial Mode dial lock release Photographs can be framed in the viewfinder or in the viewfinder monitor (live view) 49 To start live view, rotate the live view). 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 selector to i or j.
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If the camera is able to focus, the focus point will be displayed in focus. Viewfinder photography: Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus using autofocus (0 114). Focus point 52 Camera unable to focus (the AF-assist illuminator may light if the ...point Focus indicator In-focus indicator I ) will flash red. Live view: The focus point flashes green while the camera focuses. 5 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus point is behind subject. Focus point is between camera and subject. When the focus operation is poorly lit). otherwise, the focus point...
If the camera is able to focus, the focus point will be displayed in focus. Viewfinder photography: Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus using autofocus (0 114). Focus point 52 Camera unable to focus (the AF-assist illuminator may light if the ...point Focus indicator In-focus indicator I ) will flash red. Live view: The focus point flashes green while the camera focuses. 5 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus point is behind subject. Focus point is between camera and subject. When the focus operation is poorly lit). otherwise, the focus point...
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Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be Memory card access displayed in the monitor lamp for a few seconds. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. To end live view, press the a button. 6 Shoot. a button 53
Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be Memory card access displayed in the monitor lamp for a few seconds. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. To end live view, press the a button. 6 Shoot. a button 53
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Exposure meters on Exposure meters off if no operations are performed for about six seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 263). 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 54
Exposure meters on Exposure meters off if no operations are performed for about six seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 263). 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 54
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Viewfinder Live view To save power when the flash is charging; If the flash-ready indicator is not displayed, the flash is not in flash will pop up automatically when the shutterrelease button is displayed. If the flash is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator (M) is pressed halfway. remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again. 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
Viewfinder Live view To save power when the flash is charging; If the flash-ready indicator is not displayed, the flash is not in flash will pop up automatically when the shutterrelease button is displayed. If the flash is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator (M) is pressed halfway. remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again. 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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Basic Playback 1 Press the K button. Additional pictures can be displayed in the monitor after shooting. 59 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. A photograph will be displayed by pressing 4 or 2 or flicking a finger left or right over the display.
Basic Playback 1 Press the K button. Additional pictures can be displayed in the monitor after shooting. 59 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. A photograph will be displayed by pressing 4 or 2 or flicking a finger left or right over the display.
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... dark scenes to create dark, low-key images with prominent highlights. 1 1 The built-in these modes will drop, together with the frame rate for continuous release mode; A Preventing Blur Use a tripod to be recorded as JPEG images.
... dark scenes to create dark, low-key images with prominent highlights. 1 1 The built-in these modes will drop, together with the frame rate for continuous release mode; A Preventing Blur Use a tripod to be recorded as JPEG images.
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Manual (0 76): User controls both foreground and background into focus. Recommended for snapshots and in other mode disables the shutter release. camera A selects shutter speed for best results. Non-CPU lenses can only be used in which there is little time to freeze or blur motion. S ...
Manual (0 76): User controls both foreground and background into focus. Recommended for snapshots and in other mode disables the shutter release. camera A selects shutter speed for best results. Non-CPU lenses can only be used in which there is little time to freeze or blur motion. S ...
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...Before proceeding, mount the camera on a tripod or place it on an optional remote control, remote cord, or wireless remote controller. Nikon recommends using the shutter-release button on the camera or on a stable, level surface. Note that noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog) ...may be reduced by choosing On for long time-exposures of power while the shutter is open. The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is pressed a second time. Shutter speed: A (35-second exposure) Aperture: f/25 • Time (%): Start the exposure using a ...
...Before proceeding, mount the camera on a tripod or place it on an optional remote control, remote cord, or wireless remote controller. Nikon recommends using the shutter-release button on the camera or on a stable, level surface. Note that noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog) ...may be reduced by choosing On for long time-exposures of power while the shutter is open. The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is pressed a second time. Shutter speed: A (35-second exposure) Aperture: f/25 • Time (%): Start the exposure using a ...