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S. A. Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with power (pg. 17) cable (pg. 22) ❏ BS-1 accessory shoe cover (pg. 233) ❏ EG-D2 audio/video ❏ UC-E4 USB cable cable (pg. 146) (pp. 149, 151) ❏ ...copying pictures to a computer, and printing pictures) ❏ Software Installation Guide ❏ Software Suite CD-ROM ❏ Registration card (U. Memory cards are sold separately. ❏ D90 digital camera ❏ Body cap (pg. 3) (pp. 3, 240) ❏ BM-10 LCD monitor ❏ DK-5 eyepiece cap cover (pg. 17) (pg. 17) ❏...
S. A. Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with power (pg. 17) cable (pg. 22) ❏ BS-1 accessory shoe cover (pg. 233) ❏ EG-D2 audio/video ❏ UC-E4 USB cable cable (pg. 146) (pp. 149, 151) ❏ ...copying pictures to a computer, and printing pictures) ❏ Software Installation Guide ❏ Software Suite CD-ROM ❏ Registration card (U. Memory cards are sold separately. ❏ D90 digital camera ❏ Body cap (pg. 3) (pp. 3, 240) ❏ BM-10 LCD monitor ❏ DK-5 eyepiece cap cover (pg. 17) (pg. 17) ❏...
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...does "exposure" mean ? Exposure What do I do I use the menus? Approved memory cards What software is available for my camera? Using the menus How do I use ? Accessories Who can I remove dust from the low-pass filter protecting the image sensor? Help Can I ask to repair or inspect my... changing the composition? 3D-tracking How do I get more shots can I get quick access to recently-used settings? Lenses What accessories are processed? 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 Optional...
...does "exposure" mean ? Exposure What do I do I use the menus? Approved memory cards What software is available for my camera? Using the menus How do I use ? Accessories Who can I remove dust from the low-pass filter protecting the image sensor? Help Can I ask to repair or inspect my... changing the composition? 3D-tracking How do I get more shots can I get quick access to recently-used settings? Lenses What accessories are processed? 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 Optional...
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... Lenses ...229 Non-CPU Lenses ...230 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 233 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 233 Flash Contacts ...238 Other Accessories ...239 Caring for the Camera...243 Storage...243 Cleaning ...243 The Low-Pass Filter...244 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 248 Troubleshooting ...250 Display ...250 Shooting (All Modes) ...251...
... Lenses ...229 Non-CPU Lenses ...230 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 233 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 233 Flash Contacts ...238 Other Accessories ...239 Caring for the Camera...243 Storage...243 Cleaning ...243 The Low-Pass Filter...244 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 248 Troubleshooting ...250 Display ...250 Shooting (All Modes) ...251...
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Disposing of this Nikon digital camera are designed to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards ...
Disposing of this Nikon digital camera are designed to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards ...
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... serviced once every three to operate within its operational and safety requirements. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your Nikon digital camera are particularly recommended if the camera is used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Overview Thank you for use the product. Frequent inspection and servicing are engineered and...
... serviced once every three to operate within its operational and safety requirements. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your Nikon digital camera are particularly recommended if the camera is used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Overview Thank you for use the product. Frequent inspection and servicing are engineered and...
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... a few moments to it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it as you read through the rest of -field preview button 82 18 Speaker 19 Body cap 240 20 ... 11 3 12 19 4 13 5 14 20 15 21 22 16 17 23 18 24 25 1 Mode dial 6 2 Eyelet for camera strap 17 3 Focal plane mark (E 60 4 Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit 233 5 Accessory shoe cover 233 6 Power switch 34 7 Shutter-release button 38 8 E (exposure compensation) button........90 Two-button reset button 75...
... a few moments to it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it as you read through the rest of -field preview button 82 18 Speaker 19 Body cap 240 20 ... 11 3 12 19 4 13 5 14 20 15 21 22 16 17 23 18 24 25 1 Mode dial 6 2 Eyelet for camera strap 17 3 Focal plane mark (E 60 4 Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit 233 5 Accessory shoe cover 233 6 Power switch 34 7 Shutter-release button 38 8 E (exposure compensation) button........90 Two-button reset button 75...
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The Camera Body (Continued) 1 X 2 3 4 10 5 11 6 12 13 7 14 8 9 1 Built-in flash 70 9 Mirror 43, 246 2 M (flash mode) button 70 10 DC-IN connector for optional EH-5a or Y (flash compensation) button 91 EH-5 AC adapter 239 3 Microphone 50, 170 11 USB connector 4 Infrared receiver 69 Connecting to a computer 149 5 D (bracketing) button 92 Connecting to a printer 151 6 Connector cover 146, 147, 149, 151 12 HDMI mini-pin connector 147 7 Lens release button 26 13 Video connector 146 8 Focus-mode selector 54, 59 14 Accessory terminal 241 4
The Camera Body (Continued) 1 X 2 3 4 10 5 11 6 12 13 7 14 8 9 1 Built-in flash 70 9 Mirror 43, 246 2 M (flash mode) button 70 10 DC-IN connector for optional EH-5a or Y (flash compensation) button 91 EH-5 AC adapter 239 3 Microphone 50, 170 11 USB connector 4 Infrared receiver 69 Connecting to a computer 149 5 D (bracketing) button 92 Connecting to a printer 151 6 Connector cover 146, 147, 149, 151 12 HDMI mini-pin connector 147 7 Lens release button 26 13 Video connector 146 8 Focus-mode selector 54, 59 14 Accessory terminal 241 4
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...10 Monitor Cover A clear plastic cover is provided with the camera to keep the monitor clean and protect it clicks into place (w). The DK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup Before attaching the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap and other viewfinder accessories (pg. 239), remove the viewfinder eyepiece cup by placing ...your fingers underneath the flanges at either side and sliding it off as shown at right. Attaching the AN-DC1 Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown at right. ...
...10 Monitor Cover A clear plastic cover is provided with the camera to keep the monitor clean and protect it clicks into place (w). The DK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup Before attaching the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap and other viewfinder accessories (pg. 239), remove the viewfinder eyepiece cup by placing ...your fingers underneath the flanges at either side and sliding it off as shown at right. Attaching the AN-DC1 Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown at right. ...
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...A GPS Data GPS data are only recorded when the X icon is displayed will be recorded when photographs are received from the display and the camera will not include GPS data. 124 Confirm that the GP-1 is flashing will stop recording GPS information. for a signal; Photo information for two ... X icon is displayed. If no data are taken. The GP-1 GPS Unit The GP-1 GPS unit (available separately) can be connected to the camera's accessory terminal as shown below using the cable supplied with the GP-1, a X icon will include an additional page (pg. 133) recording the current latitude,...
...A GPS Data GPS data are only recorded when the X icon is displayed will be recorded when photographs are received from the display and the camera will not include GPS data. 124 Confirm that the GP-1 is flashing will stop recording GPS information. for a signal; Photo information for two ... X icon is displayed. If no data are taken. The GP-1 GPS Unit The GP-1 GPS unit (available separately) can be connected to the camera's accessory terminal as shown below using the cable supplied with the GP-1, a X icon will include an additional page (pg. 133) recording the current latitude,...
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... Mode The shooting information display shows the flash control mode for the built-in flash (Built-in) and for optional flash units attached to the camera accessory shoe (Optional) as 1/320 s.
... Mode The shooting information display shows the flash control mode for the built-in flash (Built-in) and for optional flash units attached to the camera accessory shoe (Optional) as 1/320 s.
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... Lenses...229 Non-CPU Lenses ...230 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 233 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 233 Flash Contacts ...238 Other Accessories ...239 Caring for the Camera 243 Storage...243 Cleaning ...243 The Low-Pass Filter ...244 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 248 Troubleshooting ...250 Error Messages...255 Appendix...258 Available...
... Lenses...229 Non-CPU Lenses ...230 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 233 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 233 Flash Contacts ...238 Other Accessories ...239 Caring for the Camera 243 Storage...243 Cleaning ...243 The Low-Pass Filter ...244 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 248 Troubleshooting ...250 Error Messages...255 Appendix...258 Available...
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... may be displayed when the image on the matte screen in the viewfinder is used with shifting or tilting. 5 The camera's exposure metering and flash control systems may not function as expected when the lens is shifted and/or tilted or an aperture... other than the maximum aperture is not in focus. Compatible CPU Lenses1 Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory Type G or D AF Nikkor 2, AF-S, AF-I Nikkor PC-E NIKKOR series 4 PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D 5 AF M (with electronic rangefinder) M i, j, k, l, m, n, o, P, S, A M ...
... may be displayed when the image on the matte screen in the viewfinder is used with shifting or tilting. 5 The camera's exposure metering and flash control systems may not function as expected when the lens is shifted and/or tilted or an aperture... other than the maximum aperture is not in focus. Compatible CPU Lenses1 Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory Type G or D AF Nikkor 2, AF-S, AF-I Nikkor PC-E NIKKOR series 4 PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D 5 AF M (with electronic rangefinder) M i, j, k, l, m, n, o, P, S, A M ...
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...accessories. The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used . D Compatible Non-CPU Lenses The lenses listed above may only be used with shifting or tilting. 6 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 3 Electronic analog exposure display can be used with the D90... lenses include manual focus lenses and other lenses without a built-in horizontal orientation once attached). Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory AI-, AI-modified, Nikkor or Nikon Series E lenses Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 Reflex-Nikkor PC-Nikkor AI-type Teleconverter PB-6 Bellows ...
...accessories. The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used . D Compatible Non-CPU Lenses The lenses listed above may only be used with shifting or tilting. 6 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 3 Electronic analog exposure display can be used with the D90... lenses include manual focus lenses and other lenses without a built-in horizontal orientation once attached). Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory AI-, AI-modified, Nikkor or Nikon Series E lenses Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 Reflex-Nikkor PC-Nikkor AI-type Teleconverter PB-6 Bellows ...
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... Lighting System (CLS) Nikon's advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for reduced depth of field. n 233 Flash level is attached. Remove the accessory shoe cover when attaching optional flash units. The builtin flash will not fire when an optional flash unit is set using.... • Auto FP High-Speed Sync (pg. 195): Allows the flash to choose the maximum aperture for improved flash photography. Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) The D90 can be used with CLS-compatible flash units.
... Lighting System (CLS) Nikon's advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for reduced depth of field. n 233 Flash level is attached. Remove the accessory shoe cover when attaching optional flash units. The builtin flash will not fire when an optional flash unit is set using.... • Auto FP High-Speed Sync (pg. 195): Allows the flash to choose the maximum aperture for improved flash photography. Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) The D90 can be used with CLS-compatible flash units.
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.... 3 m/ft., 20 °C (68 °F), SB-900, SB-800 and SB-600 at full power, divide the Guide Number by the square root of the camera or flash. The SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, and SB-R200 The principal features of the flash at 35 mm zoom head... the aperture. ❚❚ CLS-Compatible Flash Units The D90 can be used as a commander for remote SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash units. The SU-800 itself is selected for more information. D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon flash units. For n example, at an aperture of 38...
.... 3 m/ft., 20 °C (68 °F), SB-900, SB-800 and SB-600 at full power, divide the Guide Number by the square root of the camera or flash. The SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, and SB-R200 The principal features of the flash at 35 mm zoom head... the aperture. ❚❚ CLS-Compatible Flash Units The D90 can be used as a commander for remote SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash units. The SU-800 itself is selected for more information. D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon flash units. For n example, at an aperture of 38...
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... terminal that allows flash units to mount optional flash units directly on the camera accessory shoe, flash accessories can be connected via a sync cable. ❚❚ The Accessory Shoe Use the accessory shoe to be connected via a sync cable. Flash Contacts The D90 is equipped with a locking pin, such as the SB-900, SB-800, SB...
... terminal that allows flash units to mount optional flash units directly on the camera accessory shoe, flash accessories can be connected via a sync cable. ❚❚ The Accessory Shoe Use the accessory shoe to be connected via a sync cable. Flash Contacts The D90 is equipped with a locking pin, such as the SB-900, SB-800, SB...
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...achieved. Eyepiece adapter required (available separately). • Eyepiece Adapter DK-22: The DK-22 is used to power the camera for the D90. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e (pp. 22, 23): Additional EN-EL3e batteries are available with the ..., telephoto lenses, and other tasks that the desired focus can be viewed from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. Magnifier DG-2: The DG-2 magnifies the scene displayed in portrait (tall) orientation. Other Accessories At the time of -5, -4, -3, -2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m-1. Test eyepiece correction...
...achieved. Eyepiece adapter required (available separately). • Eyepiece Adapter DK-22: The DK-22 is used to power the camera for the D90. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e (pp. 22, 23): Additional EN-EL3e batteries are available with the ..., telephoto lenses, and other tasks that the desired focus can be viewed from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. Magnifier DG-2: The DG-2 magnifies the scene displayed in portrait (tall) orientation. Other Accessories At the time of -5, -4, -3, -2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m-1. Test eyepiece correction...
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...be used to operate camera remotely, to Cord eliminate blur caused by camera shake. The terminal is provided with pictures (pg. 124). ML-L3 wireless remote control: Use as a remote shutter release for remote cords and GPS devices. The D90 is equipped with an accessory terminal for self-...portraits or to prevent blur caused by camera movement when shutter-release MC-DC2 button is pressed, or to take pictures at a shutter speed ...
...be used to operate camera remotely, to Cord eliminate blur caused by camera shake. The terminal is provided with pictures (pg. 124). ML-L3 wireless remote control: Use as a remote shutter release for remote cords and GPS devices. The D90 is equipped with an accessory terminal for self-...portraits or to prevent blur caused by camera movement when shutter-release MC-DC2 button is pressed, or to take pictures at a shutter speed ...
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... Nikon takes every possible precaution to the lowpass filter, where it be serviced once every three to be used professionally. Frequent inspection and servicing are removed or exchanged. End cleaning or inspection immediately. Any accessories regularly used with a blower. If the camera ... close automatically. The D90, however, is raised, a beep will sound and the self-timer lamp will close . Under no lens is inspected or serviced. 247 Replace the lens or body cap. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by authorized Nikon service personnel. 7 Clean...
... Nikon takes every possible precaution to the lowpass filter, where it be serviced once every three to be used professionally. Frequent inspection and servicing are removed or exchanged. End cleaning or inspection immediately. Any accessories regularly used with a blower. If the camera ... close automatically. The D90, however, is raised, a beep will sound and the self-timer lamp will close . Under no lens is inspected or serviced. 247 Replace the lens or body cap. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by authorized Nikon service personnel. 7 Clean...
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...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 fired at 20 °C/(68 °F) ...standard i-TTL flash for 3 s after flash is selected) n 270 preset white balance; blinks for digital SLR using 420-segment RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB... at full output in i-TTL or auto aperture modes Accessory shoe Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with fine-tuning; ...
...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 fired at 20 °C/(68 °F) ...standard i-TTL flash for 3 s after flash is selected) n 270 preset white balance; blinks for digital SLR using 420-segment RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB... at full output in i-TTL or auto aperture modes Accessory shoe Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with fine-tuning; ...
