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...have left? Accessories What memory cards can I ask to recently-used settings? Accessories Who can I do I take with the viewfinder eyepiece cap? Servicing the camera How do I get more shots can I use? Battery level What does "exposure" mean ? Self timer, remote control What optional flash units (Speedlights) ...lens? Cleaning the camera See page 18 21 225 224 7, 9 255 35 34 79 66, 68 233 228 239 242 240 247 243 iv Live view How do I shoot movies? Active D-Lighting How do I keep the subject in shadows and highlights? Clean Image Sensor See page 43...
...have left? Accessories What memory cards can I ask to recently-used settings? Accessories Who can I do I take with the viewfinder eyepiece cap? Servicing the camera How do I get more shots can I use? Battery level What does "exposure" mean ? Self timer, remote control What optional flash units (Speedlights) ...lens? Cleaning the camera See page 18 21 225 224 7, 9 255 35 34 79 66, 68 233 228 239 242 240 247 243 iv Live view How do I shoot movies? Active D-Lighting How do I keep the subject in shadows and highlights? Clean Image Sensor See page 43...
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...-L Button 200 f5: Customize Command Dials 201 f6: No Memory Card? ...201 f7: Reverse Indicators...201 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 202 Format Memory Card ...202 LCD Brightness...202 Clean Image Sensor...203 Lock Mirror up for Built-in Flash 185 e3: Modeling Flash...191 e4: Auto Bracketing Set 191 e5: Auto...
...-L Button 200 f5: Customize Command Dials 201 f6: No Memory Card? ...201 f7: Reverse Indicators...201 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 202 Format Memory Card ...202 LCD Brightness...202 Clean Image Sensor...203 Lock Mirror up for Built-in Flash 185 e3: Modeling Flash...191 e4: Auto Bracketing Set 191 e5: Auto...
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... panel. X (QUAL) button Main command dial Control panel A NEF (RAW) Images Note that will be processed on the camera, only the JPEG image will be adjusted from the image sensor are viewed on a computer. When photographs taken at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 8 (normal image quality). Choose ...) + Two images are deleted, both NEF and JPEG images will be set by image quality and file size): Option File type Description Raw 12-bit data from the shooting menu (pg. 165). When opened in descending order by pressing the X (QUAL) button and rotating the main ...
... panel. X (QUAL) button Main command dial Control panel A NEF (RAW) Images Note that will be processed on the camera, only the JPEG image will be adjusted from the image sensor are viewed on a computer. When photographs taken at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 8 (normal image quality). Choose ...) + Two images are deleted, both NEF and JPEG images will be set by image quality and file size): Option File type Description Raw 12-bit data from the shooting menu (pg. 165). When opened in descending order by pressing the X (QUAL) button and rotating the main ...
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... In matrix metering, exposure is much brighter or darker. can be correctly exposed, even when background is set using a 420-segment RGB sensor. Camera meters a wide area of frame). To choose a metering method, press the Z button and rotate the main command dial until the desired... (color matrix metering II). 87 With other CPU lenses, 3D range information is displayed. pg. 228). Circle is centered on page 173, camera will be selected using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1× (pg. 240). selected automatically in center of brightness, color...
... In matrix metering, exposure is much brighter or darker. can be correctly exposed, even when background is set using a 420-segment RGB sensor. Camera meters a wide area of frame). To choose a metering method, press the Z button and rotate the main command dial until the desired... (color matrix metering II). 87 With other CPU lenses, 3D range information is displayed. pg. 228). Circle is centered on page 173, camera will be selected using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1× (pg. 240). selected automatically in center of brightness, color...
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... for the Image review (pg. 163) option in the playback menu and extend the monitor-off delay for image review using RAW data from the camera image sensor to produce colors noticeably superior to photographs combined in the shooting t menu and press 2. 2 Select Number of shots.
... for the Image review (pg. 163) option in the playback menu and extend the monitor-off delay for image review using RAW data from the camera image sensor to produce colors noticeably superior to photographs combined in the shooting t menu and press 2. 2 Select Number of shots.
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... the remote flash units to the channel selected in group B. 4 Select the channel. 5 Press J. 6 Compose the shot. or less Camera (built-in group A. 3 Adjust settings for group A. Choose the flash control mode and output level for details. 189 or less 60 ° or less 30 ... that the maximum distance at which the remote flash units can be placed may vary with shooting conditions. 10 m/33 ft. or less L Wireless remote sensors on and set them to the selected channel. 2 Adjust settings for group B. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the flash units in...
... the remote flash units to the channel selected in group B. 4 Select the channel. 5 Press J. 6 Compose the shot. or less Camera (built-in group A. 3 Adjust settings for group A. Choose the flash control mode and output level for details. 189 or less 60 ° or less 30 ... that the maximum distance at which the remote flash units can be placed may vary with shooting conditions. 10 m/33 ft. or less L Wireless remote sensors on and set them to the selected channel. 2 Adjust settings for group B. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the flash units in...
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... confirming that even if - - D Commander Mode Position the sensor windows on the remote flash units to pick up the monitor preflashes... be emitted. 9 Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot. A The Flash Mode Display M does not appear in the camera monitor. Be sure that may interfere with rear-curtain sync, which produces brighter timing flashes. Although there is no limit on...by the built-in flash from the remote flash units do not enter the camera lens (in the Commander mode menu. Note that the camera flash-ready light and the flash-ready lights for all other than this may ...
... confirming that even if - - D Commander Mode Position the sensor windows on the remote flash units to pick up the monitor preflashes... be emitted. 9 Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot. A The Flash Mode Display M does not appear in the camera monitor. Be sure that may interfere with rear-curtain sync, which produces brighter timing flashes. Although there is no limit on...by the built-in flash from the remote flash units do not enter the camera lens (in the Commander mode menu. Note that the camera flash-ready light and the flash-ready lights for all other than this may ...
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... or 3 to highlight the tab for more information, see page 19. Option See page Format memory card 202 LCD brightness 202 Clean image sensor 244 Lock mirror up for reduced brightness. 202 Before formatting, be formatted by pressing the Q (O and Z) buttons for monitor brightness. B The Setup...Language 204 1 Not available when battery is inserted (pg 208). Format Memory Card Format the card. D During Formatting Do not turn the camera off ref photo 206 Battery info 208 GPS 208 Eye-Fi upload 2 208 Firmware version 208 2 Only available when compatible Eye-Fi memory card...
... or 3 to highlight the tab for more information, see page 19. Option See page Format memory card 202 LCD brightness 202 Clean image sensor 244 Lock mirror up for reduced brightness. 202 Before formatting, be formatted by pressing the Q (O and Z) buttons for monitor brightness. B The Setup...Language 204 1 Not available when battery is inserted (pg 208). Format Memory Card Format the card. D During Formatting Do not turn the camera off ref photo 206 Battery info 208 GPS 208 Eye-Fi upload 2 208 Firmware version 208 2 Only available when compatible Eye-Fi memory card...
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... this option to remove dust from the options below. Before connecting the camera to high-definition device, choose the HDMI format from the image sensor or to a television or VCR via the video connector, be played back on high-definition televisions or monitors using a ...choose options for Cleaning Lock the mirror in the up position to be sure the camera video mode matches the device video standard (NTSC or PAL). HDMI The camera is connected. g 203 Lock Mirror up for automatic image sensor cleaning (pg. 244). J 480p (progressive) 640 × 480 (progressive) format...
... this option to remove dust from the options below. Before connecting the camera to high-definition device, choose the HDMI format from the image sensor or to a television or VCR via the video connector, be played back on high-definition televisions or monitors using a ...choose options for Cleaning Lock the mirror in the up position to be sure the camera video mode matches the device video standard (NTSC or PAL). HDMI The camera is connected. g 203 Lock Mirror up for automatic image sensor cleaning (pg. 244). J 480p (progressive) 640 × 480 (progressive) format...
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... Dust off reference data recorded before starting. Select Clean sensor and then start only if the dust off data, press G. ...to infinity; Highlight one of at right will appear in the viewfinder and control panel displays. • Clean sensor and then start option. When using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in manual focus mode, set ...in . 1 Choose a start : Select this option to clean the image sensor before image sensor cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is recommended. Image Dust off ref photo is available only when a CPU...
... Dust off reference data recorded before starting. Select Clean sensor and then start only if the dust off data, press G. ...to infinity; Highlight one of at right will appear in the viewfinder and control panel displays. • Clean sensor and then start option. When using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in manual focus mode, set ...in . 1 Choose a start : Select this option to clean the image sensor before image sensor cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is recommended. Image Dust off ref photo is available only when a CPU...
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... and size (pp. 62, 63; To create an NEF (RAW) copy, choose an image quality of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are not displayed and can not be displayed, with this camera (note that is saved separately from values between 0.1 and 2.0. Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to display...
... and size (pp. 62, 63; To create an NEF (RAW) copy, choose an image quality of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are not displayed and can not be displayed, with this camera (note that is saved separately from values between 0.1 and 2.0. Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to display...
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...as shown at right will be performed automatically when the camera is turned on the filter is in the setup menu. The message shown at right. 2 Display the Clean image sensor menu. Image sensor cleaning is most effective when the camera is complete. n 244 The message shown at any ...time using the Clean image sensor option in progress. The filter can clean the filter using the Clean now ...
...as shown at right will be performed automatically when the camera is turned on the filter is in the setup menu. The message shown at right. 2 Display the Clean image sensor menu. Image sensor cleaning is most effective when the camera is complete. n 244 The message shown at any ...time using the Clean image sensor option in progress. The filter can clean the filter using the Clean now ...
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...sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (pg. 246) or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. ❚❚ "Clean at Startup/Shutdown" 1 Select Clean at startup/shutdown. release, a, depth-of the following interrupt image sensor cleaning: raising the built-in Step 1 on . 6 Clean at shutdown The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each time the camera... AE-L/AF-L button to protect the camera's internal circuitry. D Image Sensor Cleaning The following options and press J. Display the Clean image sensor menu as described in flash, pressing...
...sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (pg. 246) or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. ❚❚ "Clean at Startup/Shutdown" 1 Select Clean at startup/shutdown. release, a, depth-of the following interrupt image sensor cleaning: raising the built-in Step 1 on . 6 Clean at shutdown The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each time the camera... AE-L/AF-L button to protect the camera's internal circuitry. D Image Sensor Cleaning The following options and press J. Display the Clean image sensor menu as described in flash, pressing...
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...-EL3e battery or connect an optional EH-5a or EH-5 AC adapter. 2 Remove the lens. Nikon recommends that the filter is below J (60%), turn the camera off and the control panel display will turn the camera off and remove the lens. 3 Select Lock mirror up for cleaning in the setup menu and..., revealing the low-pass filter. ❚❚ Manual Cleaning If foreign matter can not be removed from the low-pass filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (pg. 244), the filter can be cleaned manually as described below ). 4 Press J. Note, however, that the filter be cleaned...
...-EL3e battery or connect an optional EH-5a or EH-5 AC adapter. 2 Remove the lens. Nikon recommends that the filter is below J (60%), turn the camera off and the control panel display will turn the camera off and remove the lens. 3 Select Lock mirror up for cleaning in the setup menu and..., revealing the low-pass filter. ❚❚ Manual Cleaning If foreign matter can not be removed from the low-pass filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (pg. 244), the filter can be cleaned manually as described below ). 4 Press J. Note, however, that the filter be cleaned...
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...soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully. To remove fingerprints and other strong light source for an extended period. Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use or store this has no circumstances should be unevenly colored, but this device in a carrying case or plastic bag before... fields. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of liquid. In rare instances, static electricity may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in damage to prevent discharge of data or n in photographs. Intense light may cause ...
...soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully. To remove fingerprints and other strong light source for an extended period. Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use or store this has no circumstances should be unevenly colored, but this device in a carrying case or plastic bag before... fields. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of liquid. In rare instances, static electricity may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in damage to prevent discharge of data or n in photographs. Intense light may cause ...
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... used with 206 n photographs taken before Image Dust Off option in image review. 128 • Camera was pointed up or down when photo was taken with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is connected. 147 NEF (RAW) photos not displayed in NEF (RAW) format. Photo is... in continuous release mode. 84 • Photo is in Capture NX. photos are displayed in "wide" (landscape) orientation. • Camera orientation was changed while shutter-release button was taken at image quality of dust on TV. Dust off reference data recorded after photograph is ...
... used with 206 n photographs taken before Image Dust Off option in image review. 128 • Camera was pointed up or down when photo was taken with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is connected. 147 NEF (RAW) photos not displayed in NEF (RAW) format. Photo is... in continuous release mode. 84 • Photo is in Capture NX. photos are displayed in "wide" (landscape) orientation. • Camera orientation was changed while shutter-release button was taken at image quality of dust on TV. Dust off reference data recorded after photograph is ...
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...Nikon D90 Digital Camera Type Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective picture angle Approx. 1.5 × lens focal length (Nikon DX format) Effective pixels Effective pixels 12.3 million Image sensor Image sensor 23.6 × 15.8 mm CMOS sensor Total pixels 12.9 million Dust-reduction System Image sensor...user (A and M modes) or by camera (other modes) Lens aperture Instant return, electronically controlled n 267 storage for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge Viewfinder Viewfinder Eye-level pentaprism ...
...Nikon D90 Digital Camera Type Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective picture angle Approx. 1.5 × lens focal length (Nikon DX format) Effective pixels Effective pixels 12.3 million Image sensor Image sensor 23.6 × 15.8 mm CMOS sensor Total pixels 12.9 million Dust-reduction System Image sensor...user (A and M modes) or by camera (other modes) Lens aperture Instant return, electronically controlled n 267 storage for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge Viewfinder Viewfinder Eye-level pentaprism ...
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... or faster. shutter-priority auto (S); Can be selected from 2, 5, 10, and 20 s duration TTL exposure metering using 420-segment RGB sensor • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); synchronizes with shutter at detected value with flexible program (P); l...°C/68 °F) Exposure meter coupling Mode Exposure compensation Exposure bracketing Flash bracketing White balance n bracketing ADL bracketing Exposure lock • DX AF Nikkor: All functions supported • Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported (PC Micro-Nikkor does not support some ...
... or faster. shutter-priority auto (S); Can be selected from 2, 5, 10, and 20 s duration TTL exposure metering using 420-segment RGB sensor • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); synchronizes with shutter at detected value with flexible program (P); l...°C/68 °F) Exposure meter coupling Mode Exposure compensation Exposure bracketing Flash bracketing White balance n bracketing ADL bracketing Exposure lock • DX AF Nikkor: All functions supported • Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported (PC Micro-Nikkor does not support some ...
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... points) Focus can be used Can be selected from Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, or Off Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in steps of 1/3 EV. continuous-servo AF...
... points) Focus can be used Can be selected from Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, or Off Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in steps of 1/3 EV. continuous-servo AF...
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...176;F) • At ISO 100: Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash Flash control • TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 420-segment RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-...Live view AF modes Autofocus Face-priority, wide area, normal area Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF is fully charged; slow sync and slow sync with red-... shoe Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with fine-tuning;
...176;F) • At ISO 100: Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash Flash control • TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 420-segment RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-...Live view AF modes Autofocus Face-priority, wide area, normal area Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF is fully charged; slow sync and slow sync with red-... shoe Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with fine-tuning;