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En DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Use the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app to view manuals anytime, anywhere on your smartphone or tablet.
En DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Use the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app to view manuals anytime, anywhere on your smartphone or tablet.
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...page 15 for the first time, read by your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Install the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app on menu items and other pages in this manual assume that should be read before use to prevent damage to read...Safety" (0 x-xii). A For Your Safety Before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to view Nikon digital camera manuals, anytime, anywhere. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual. Download of charge from the App Store and Google Play. information that default settings are used : D This...
...page 15 for the first time, read by your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Install the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app on menu items and other pages in this manual assume that should be read before use to prevent damage to read...Safety" (0 x-xii). A For Your Safety Before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to view Nikon digital camera manuals, anytime, anywhere. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual. Download of charge from the App Store and Google Play. information that default settings are used : D This...
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...also includes a lens. i other languages are sold separately (0 363). We apologize for eyepiece cap (0 23) UC-E6 USB cable ViewNX 2 CD User's Manual (this may cause. Memory cards are not supported. shape depends on country of sale.) DK-26 eyepiece cap (0 23) AN-DC9 strap (0 18) String... for any inconvenience this manual) Warranty Purchasers of the lens kit option should confirm that the package contains the following items: BS-1 accessory shoe cover Df camera BF-1B...
...also includes a lens. i other languages are sold separately (0 363). We apologize for eyepiece cap (0 23) UC-E6 USB cable ViewNX 2 CD User's Manual (this may cause. Memory cards are not supported. shape depends on country of sale.) DK-26 eyepiece cap (0 23) AN-DC9 strap (0 18) String... for any inconvenience this manual) Warranty Purchasers of the lens kit option should confirm that the package contains the following items: BS-1 accessory shoe cover Df camera BF-1B...
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Table of Contents For Your Safety x Notices...xiii Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera 1 Camera Menus 15 First Steps 18 Basic Photography and Playback 29 Taking Photographs 29 Basic Playback 34 Deleting Unwanted Photographs 35 Exposure Mode 36 P: Programmed Auto 38 S: Shutter-Priority Auto 39 1/3 STEP (Exposure Modes S and M 40 A: Aperture-Priority Auto 41 M: Manual 42 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only 44 Release Mode 46 Choosing a Release Mode 46 Self-Timer Mode 48 Mirror up Mode 50 ii
Table of Contents For Your Safety x Notices...xiii Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera 1 Camera Menus 15 First Steps 18 Basic Photography and Playback 29 Taking Photographs 29 Basic Playback 34 Deleting Unwanted Photographs 35 Exposure Mode 36 P: Programmed Auto 38 S: Shutter-Priority Auto 39 1/3 STEP (Exposure Modes S and M 40 A: Aperture-Priority Auto 41 M: Manual 42 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only 44 Release Mode 46 Choosing a Release Mode 46 Self-Timer Mode 48 Mirror up Mode 50 ii
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Image Recording Options 51 Image Area 51 Image Quality and Size 55 Image Quality 55 Image Size 58 Focus 59 Autofocus 59 Autofocus Mode 59 AF-Area Mode 62 Focus Point Selection 64 Focus Lock 66 Manual Focus 68 ISO Sensitivity 70 The ISO Sensitivity Dial 70 Auto ISO Sensitivity Control 72 Exposure 75 Metering 75 Autoexposure Lock 77 Exposure Compensation 79 iii
Image Recording Options 51 Image Area 51 Image Quality and Size 55 Image Quality 55 Image Size 58 Focus 59 Autofocus 59 Autofocus Mode 59 AF-Area Mode 62 Focus Point Selection 64 Focus Lock 66 Manual Focus 68 ISO Sensitivity 70 The ISO Sensitivity Dial 70 Auto ISO Sensitivity Control 72 Exposure 75 Metering 75 Autoexposure Lock 77 Exposure Compensation 79 iii
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White Balance 81 White Balance Options 81 Fine-Tuning White Balance 84 Choosing a Color Temperature 88 Preset Manual 90 Viewfinder Photography 90 Live View (Spot White Balance 93 Managing Presets 96 Image Enhancement 100 Picture Controls 100 Creating Custom Picture Controls 106 Preserving ...
White Balance 81 White Balance Options 81 Fine-Tuning White Balance 84 Choosing a Color Temperature 88 Preset Manual 90 Viewfinder Photography 90 Live View (Spot White Balance 93 Managing Presets 96 Image Enhancement 100 Picture Controls 100 Creating Custom Picture Controls 106 Preserving ...
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... 172 Focusing in Live View 175 Using the P Button 179 The Live View Display: Live View Photography 180 The Information Display: Live View Photography 182 Manual Focus 183 More on Playback 185 Full-Frame Playback 185 Photo Information 188 Thumbnail Playback 196 Calendar Playback 197 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 199...
... 172 Focusing in Live View 175 Using the P Button 179 The Live View Display: Live View Photography 180 The Information Display: Live View Photography 182 Manual Focus 183 More on Playback 185 Full-Frame Playback 185 Photo Information 188 Thumbnail Playback 196 Calendar Playback 197 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 199...
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... AC Adapter 326 Caring for the Camera 328 Storage 328 Cleaning 328 The Low-Pass Filter 329 "Clean Now 329 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown 330 Manual Cleaning 331 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 335 Exposure Program (Mode P 339 Troubleshooting 340 Battery/Display 340 Shooting 341 Playback 343 Miscellaneous 345...
... AC Adapter 326 Caring for the Camera 328 Storage 328 Cleaning 328 The Low-Pass Filter 329 "Clean Now 329 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown 330 Manual Cleaning 331 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 335 Exposure Program (Mode P 339 Troubleshooting 340 Battery/Display 340 Shooting 341 Playback 343 Miscellaneous 345...
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...with a lens or camera attached You could result in injury. Disable the wireless CD-ROMs containing software or network feature and remove all manuals should not be played wireless accessories from the back on or near the charger during take player could interfere with travel converters or prevent...Do not carry tripods with a dry cloth. due to broken glass and to • Do not use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with liquid crystal result in .) from monitor touching the skin or one meter (3 ft 4 in injury or product...
...with a lens or camera attached You could result in injury. Disable the wireless CD-ROMs containing software or network feature and remove all manuals should not be played wireless accessories from the back on or near the charger during take player could interfere with travel converters or prevent...Do not carry tripods with a dry cloth. due to broken glass and to • Do not use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with liquid crystal result in .) from monitor touching the skin or one meter (3 ft 4 in injury or product...
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...8226; All batteries, whether marked with this product. • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of waste management. Notices ... language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be collected separately. The following apply only...
...8226; All batteries, whether marked with this product. • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of waste management. Notices ... language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be collected separately. The following apply only...
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... from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for preset manual (0 90).
... from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for preset manual (0 90).
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... bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual.
... bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual.
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The Exposure Mode Dial To choose from the modes listed below, lift and rotate the exposure mode dial. • P-Programmed auto (0 38) • S -Shutter-priority auto (0 39) • A-Aperture-priority auto (0 41) • M-Manual (0 42) X 6
The Exposure Mode Dial To choose from the modes listed below, lift and rotate the exposure mode dial. • P-Programmed auto (0 38) • S -Shutter-priority auto (0 39) • A-Aperture-priority auto (0 41) • M-Manual (0 42) X 6
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.... A See Also For information on choosing how long the monitor stays on changing the color of exposures remaining 30 Multiple exposure auto gain indicator 152 Manual lens number 166 A Turning the Monitor Off To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button or press the shutter-release button halfway. 8 Auto...
.... A See Also For information on choosing how long the monitor stays on changing the color of exposures remaining 30 Multiple exposure auto gain indicator 152 Manual lens number 166 A Turning the Monitor Off To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button or press the shutter-release button halfway. 8 Auto...
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... may increase at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F); Failure to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. X Do not short the charger terminals; Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging, confirm that charging is complete...and reinsert the battery. Do not use . 21 If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to observe this manual. D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages x-xii and 335-338 of this precaution could damage ...
... may increase at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F); Failure to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. X Do not short the charger terminals; Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging, confirm that charging is complete...and reinsert the battery. Do not use . 21 If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to observe this manual. D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages x-xii and 335-338 of this precaution could damage ...
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Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is an AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition). Remove the X camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap Mounting mark (camera) Align the mounting marks Mounting mark (lens) Rotate the lens as shown. Attach the lens as shown until it clicks into place 24 The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is removed.
Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is an AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition). Remove the X camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap Mounting mark (camera) Align the mounting marks Mounting mark (lens) Rotate the lens as shown. Attach the lens as shown until it clicks into place 24 The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is removed.
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... to freeze or blur motion. Use to adjust camera settings. Aperture-priority auto (0 41): User chooses aperture; Use to Bulb (B) or Time (T) for optimal exposure. M Manual (0 42): User controls both foreground and background into focus. Set shutter speed to blur background or bring both shutter speed and aperture. Mode Description Programmed...
... to freeze or blur motion. Use to adjust camera settings. Aperture-priority auto (0 41): User chooses aperture; Use to Bulb (B) or Time (T) for optimal exposure. M Manual (0 42): User controls both foreground and background into focus. Set shutter speed to blur background or bring both shutter speed and aperture. Mode Description Programmed...
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While the exposure meters are on, rotate the subcommand dial to set aperture to set shutter speed, keep the shutterspeed dial lock release pressed while rotating the shutter-speed dial. to values between the minimum and maximum for the lens; Use the exposure indicators to check exposure. # Sub-command dial 1/4000 s-1/2 s 1/3 EV steps (0 40) Flash sync (0 257) Shutter-speed dial Long time-exposures (0 44) 1-4 s (red) 42 M: Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture.
While the exposure meters are on, rotate the subcommand dial to set aperture to set shutter speed, keep the shutterspeed dial lock release pressed while rotating the shutter-speed dial. to values between the minimum and maximum for the lens; Use the exposure indicators to check exposure. # Sub-command dial 1/4000 s-1/2 s 1/3 EV steps (0 40) Flash sync (0 257) Shutter-speed dial Long time-exposures (0 44) 1-4 s (red) 42 M: Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture.
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...5.5 frames per second. 1 Frame rate can result in blurred photographs. 1 Average frame rate with an EN-EL14a battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/200 s or faster, remaining settings other settings at default values, and memory remaining in ...Continuous low speed: While shutter-release button is pressed. E Self-timer: Take pictures with an EN-EL14a battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of click made by mirror, which the slightest camera movement can be chosen using Custom Setting...
...5.5 frames per second. 1 Frame rate can result in blurred photographs. 1 Average frame rate with an EN-EL14a battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/200 s or faster, remaining settings other settings at default values, and memory remaining in ...Continuous low speed: While shutter-release button is pressed. E Self-timer: Take pictures with an EN-EL14a battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of click made by mirror, which the slightest camera movement can be chosen using Custom Setting...
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... final distance to AF. At default settings, shutter can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 64) or use autofocus, rotate the focus- Focus can only be adjusted automatically (see below) or manually (0 68). At default settings, shutter can be released when in-focus indicator (I) is in the viewfinder...
... final distance to AF. At default settings, shutter can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 64) or use autofocus, rotate the focus- Focus can only be adjusted automatically (see below) or manually (0 68). At default settings, shutter can be released when in-focus indicator (I) is in the viewfinder...