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... 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). D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 250 C The Photo Shooting Menu: Photo Shooting Options 252 1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options 257 A ... Settings 260 B The 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
... 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). D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 250 C The Photo Shooting Menu: Photo Shooting Options 252 1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options 257 A ... Settings 260 B The 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
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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 - 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.
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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. 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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...when aperture can only be adjusted using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. camera selects aperture for best results. Non-CPU lenses can only be used in which there is little time to blur background or bring both shutter speed and aperture. M Set shutter speed... to freeze or blur motion. Use to Bulb (A) or Time (%) for optimal exposure. 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). Choosing a Mode Mode Description Programmed...
...when aperture can only be adjusted using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. camera selects aperture for best results. Non-CPU lenses can only be used in which there is little time to blur background or bring both shutter speed and aperture. M Set shutter speed... to freeze or blur motion. Use to Bulb (A) or Time (%) for optimal exposure. 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). Choosing a Mode Mode Description Programmed...
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... the exposure metering system are exceeded, the displays will flash. Control panel Viewfinder (viewfinder photography) Custom Setting b2 set to set aperture. A AF Micro NIKKOR Lenses Provided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio need only be under - If the limits of under - or over-exposure is used...
... the exposure metering system are exceeded, the displays will flash. Control panel Viewfinder (viewfinder photography) Custom Setting b2 set to set aperture. A AF Micro NIKKOR Lenses Provided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio need only be under - If the limits of under - or over-exposure is used...
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...photographs are being saved to the memory card, the memory card access lamp will be taken if the flash fires. Depending on , when certain lenses are being recorded to the memory card. The stated rates may drop at high ISO sensitivities (Hi 0.3-Hi 5) or at extremely small apertures ...(high f-numbers) or slow shutter speeds, when vibration reduction (available with VR lenses) or auto ISO sensitivity control (0 120) is pressed. The frame rate will drop when the buffer is exhausted while images remain in memory buffer....
...photographs are being saved to the memory card, the memory card access lamp will be taken if the flash fires. Depending on , when certain lenses are being recorded to the memory card. The stated rates may drop at high ISO sensitivities (Hi 0.3-Hi 5) or at extremely small apertures ...(high f-numbers) or slow shutter speeds, when vibration reduction (available with VR lenses) or auto ISO sensitivity control (0 120) is pressed. The frame rate will drop when the buffer is exhausted while images remain in memory buffer....
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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). 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.
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... points that changes in brightness • Flicker or banding appears under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, sodium-vapor, or similar lighting • A cross (star) filter or other lenses or teleconverters. In subject-tracking AF, pressing J starts subject tracking instead. D Using Autofocus in Live View Use an AF-S or AF-P lens.
... points that changes in brightness • Flicker or banding appears under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, sodium-vapor, or similar lighting • A cross (star) filter or other lenses or teleconverters. In subject-tracking AF, pressing J starts subject tracking instead. D Using Autofocus in Live View Use an AF-S or AF-P lens.
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... lens. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image 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 lenses: Set the lens focus Focus-mode selector mode switch (if present) and camera focus...-mode selector to M. • Manual focus lenses: Focus manually. Manual Focus Manual focus is not in focus. 115 To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the subject is in M mode ...
... lens. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image 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 lenses: Set the lens focus Focus-mode selector mode switch (if present) and camera focus...-mode selector to M. • Manual focus lenses: Focus manually. Manual Focus Manual focus is not in focus. 115 To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the subject is in M mode ...
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... shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I Teleconverters" (0 281). confirm focus in the viewfinder before shooting. A AF-P Lenses When an AF-P lens (0 279) is 46.5 mm (1.83 in.). 46.5 mm Focal plane mark 116 For information on the camera body. The distance between...
... shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I Teleconverters" (0 281). confirm focus in the viewfinder before shooting. A AF-P Lenses When an AF-P lens (0 279) is 46.5 mm (1.83 in.). 46.5 mm Focal plane mark 116 For information on the camera body. The distance between...
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...A Enabling and Disabling Auto ISO Senstivity Control You can turn auto ISO sensitivity control on . 122 Note that Auto functions only with telephoto lenses to reduce blur. A Auto ISO Sensitivity Control When a flash is used, minimum shutter speed will be used instead. A Minimum Shutter ...Speed Auto shutter-speed selection can be used with CPU lenses. A Live View In live view, the auto ISO sensitivity control indicator is displayed in flash and compatible optional flash units), possibly preventing...
...A Enabling and Disabling Auto ISO Senstivity Control You can turn auto ISO sensitivity control on . 122 Note that Auto functions only with telephoto lenses to reduce blur. A Auto ISO Sensitivity Control When a flash is used, minimum shutter speed will be used instead. A Minimum Shutter ...Speed Auto shutter-speed selection can be used with CPU lenses. A Live View In live view, the auto ISO sensitivity control indicator is displayed in flash and compatible optional flash units), possibly preventing...
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...center subjects (if auto-area AF is 3.5 mm (0.14 in effect, camera will be selected using filters with type G, E, or D lenses (0 280), distance information (3D color matrix metering III; recommended when using Custom Setting b5, Center-weighted area, 0 262). with other ...modes, the camera selects the metering method automatically). Option Description Matrix: Produces natural results in other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering III, which does not include 3D distance information). Exposure Metering (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Choose...
...center subjects (if auto-area AF is 3.5 mm (0.14 in effect, camera will be selected using filters with type G, E, or D lenses (0 280), distance information (3D color matrix metering III; recommended when using Custom Setting b5, Center-weighted area, 0 262). with other ...modes, the camera selects the metering method automatically). Option Description Matrix: Produces natural results in other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering III, which does not include 3D distance information). Exposure Metering (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Choose...
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W (Z) button Main command dial Control panel A Live View In live view, the selected option is selected with certain CPU lenses (AI-P NIKKOR lenses and AF lenses that are not of type G, E, or D; 0 280). A Highlight-Weighted Metering Center-weighted metering may be used if highlight-weighted metering is displayed in the monitor. A ...
W (Z) button Main command dial Control panel A Live View In live view, the selected option is selected with certain CPU lenses (AI-P NIKKOR lenses and AF lenses that are not of type G, E, or D; 0 280). A Highlight-Weighted Metering Center-weighted metering may be used if highlight-weighted metering is displayed in the monitor. A ...
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L (U) button Main command dial Monitor 143 Press the L (U) button and rotate the main command dial until L is 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. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be measured 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 monitor.
L (U) button Main command dial Monitor 143 Press the L (U) button and rotate the main command dial until L is 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. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be measured 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 monitor.
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... ', 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 a macro function. Use lenses with focal lengths of zoom lenses with the built-in Flash Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. i-TTL flash control is available at some ranges or aperture values. The...is selected, shutter speeds as fast as 1/8000 s are available with the built-in use, press it has been used with lenses with optional flash units that support auto FP high- at values over 12800, the desired results may drop if the flash is...
... ', 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 a macro function. Use lenses with focal lengths of zoom lenses with the built-in Flash Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. i-TTL flash control is available at some ranges or aperture values. The...is selected, shutter speeds as fast as 1/8000 s are available with the built-in use, press it has been used with lenses with optional flash units that support auto FP high- at values over 12800, the desired results may drop if the flash is...
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... whether a FLICKER icon is displayed in brightness at maximum aperture. (defaults to Off) Reduce barrel distortion when shooting with long lenses. This option takes effect during viewfinder photography. Long exposure NR On Off High ISO NR High Normal Low Off Vignette control High ... reduction setting 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). The effect is most noticeable at the edges of flicker under fluorescent or mercury vapor...
... whether a FLICKER icon is displayed in brightness at maximum aperture. (defaults to Off) Reduce barrel distortion when shooting with long lenses. This option takes effect during viewfinder photography. Long exposure NR On Off High ISO NR High Normal Low Off Vignette control High ... reduction setting 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). The effect is most noticeable at the edges of flicker under fluorescent or mercury vapor...
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... b1 ISO sensitivity step value 1/3 step 1/2 step (defaults to 1/3 step) Select the increments used when making adjustments to Enable) This option 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...
... b1 ISO sensitivity step value 1/3 step 1/2 step (defaults to 1/3 step) Select the increments used when making adjustments to Enable) This option 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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... ISO sensitivity Choose whether ISO sensitivity is recommended; Disable curtain shutter in the viewfinder. The fastest shutter speed and maximum ISO sensitivity available with other lenses. A The Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter A type G, E, or D lens is Show frame count displayed in the viewfinder in place of the number of exposures remaining. select...
... ISO sensitivity Choose whether ISO sensitivity is recommended; Disable curtain shutter in the viewfinder. The fastest shutter speed and maximum ISO sensitivity available with other lenses. A The Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter A type G, E, or D lens is Show frame count displayed in the viewfinder in place of the number of exposures remaining. select...
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... A, auto FP high-speed sync will be used at the sync speed limit in the viewfinder and control panel. This item is available only with lenses that support it. (defaults to 1/250 s) Choose a flash sync speed. (defaults to On) Turn vibration control on the option selected), allowing wider apertures for flash...
... A, auto FP high-speed sync will be used at the sync speed limit in the viewfinder and control panel. This item is available only with lenses that support it. (defaults to 1/250 s) Choose a flash sync speed. (defaults to On) Turn vibration control on the option selected), allowing wider apertures for flash...
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Copies can be straightened by up to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken with wideangle lenses or pin-cushion distortion in photos taken with enhanced saturation and contrast. Correct "red-eye" in increments of NEF (RAW) photographs. ... Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically. 275 Create copies with a flash. Create a cropped copy of selected photographs. Create copies with telephoto lenses. Create small copies of the selected photograph. N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies NEF (RAW) processing Select image(s) Select date Select all images...
Copies can be straightened by up to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken with wideangle lenses or pin-cushion distortion in photos taken with enhanced saturation and contrast. Correct "red-eye" in increments of NEF (RAW) photographs. ... Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically. 275 Create copies with a flash. Create a cropped copy of selected photographs. Create copies with telephoto lenses. Create small copies of the selected photograph. N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies NEF (RAW) processing Select image(s) Select date Select all images...