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... in the control panel, viewfinder, or monitor, find the solution here. i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? xiv). Where to do but don't know the function name? Help Use the camera's on-board help on menu items and other topics. See page 21 for help feature for .... Find the solution here. i The Index Search by function or menu name. ➜ pp. pp. 250-254 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for from the "question and answer" index. Digitutor "Digitutor", a series of Contents Find items by key word. ➜ pp. 276-278 i Error...
... in the control panel, viewfinder, or monitor, find the solution here. i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? xiv). Where to do but don't know the function name? Help Use the camera's on-board help on menu items and other topics. See page 21 for help feature for .... Find the solution here. i The Index Search by function or menu name. ➜ pp. pp. 250-254 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for from the "question and answer" index. Digitutor "Digitutor", a series of Contents Find items by key word. ➜ pp. 276-278 i Error...
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... pictures to a computer, and printing pictures) ❏ Software Installation Guide ❏ Software Suite CD-ROM ❏ Registration card (U. A. only) i 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) ❏ EN-EL3e rechargeable Li...
... pictures to a computer, and printing pictures) ❏ Software Installation Guide ❏ Software Suite CD-ROM ❏ Registration card (U. A. only) i 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) ❏ EN-EL3e rechargeable Li...
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...A This icon marks notes; ii All other trade names mentioned in the United States and/or other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. A Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks. ...PictBridge and the SDHC logo are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. information that should be read before using the camera. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to the camera. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are used: D This icon marks cautions;
...A This icon marks notes; ii All other trade names mentioned in the United States and/or other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. A Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks. ...PictBridge and the SDHC logo are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. information that should be read before using the camera. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to the camera. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are used: D This icon marks cautions;
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... D-Lighting How do I use ? Self timer, remote control What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I get quick access to recently-used settings? 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 Q&A Index Find what you're...mean ? Control panel, viewfinder What does this card? Battery level What does "exposure" mean and how does it work? Servicing the camera How do I clean the camera or lens? Clean Image Sensor See page 43 50 108 119 173 203 Frequently-Asked Questions Question Key phrase How do these indicators...
... D-Lighting How do I use ? Self timer, remote control What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I get quick access to recently-used settings? 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 Q&A Index Find what you're...mean ? Control panel, viewfinder What does this card? Battery level What does "exposure" mean and how does it work? Servicing the camera How do I clean the camera or lens? Clean Image Sensor See page 43 50 108 119 173 203 Frequently-Asked Questions Question Key phrase How do these indicators...
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...delay? How do I set the clock for daylight saving time? How do I display a framing grid in a different language? Can I keep the camera from blinking? How do I change the self timer delay? Can I travel? How do I keep the file number from turning off Self timer ... reset AF-assist illuminator Grid display LCD illuminator Auto meter off ? How do I adjust monitor brightness? Camera Setup Question How do I restore default settings? How do I stop parts of the camera? How do I insert a new memory card? How do I keep the monitor from being reset when...
...delay? How do I set the clock for daylight saving time? How do I display a framing grid in a different language? Can I keep the camera from blinking? How do I change the self timer delay? Can I travel? How do I keep the file number from turning off Self timer ... reset AF-assist illuminator Grid display LCD illuminator Auto meter off ? How do I adjust monitor brightness? Camera Setup Question How do I restore default settings? How do I stop parts of the camera? How do I insert a new memory card? How do I keep the monitor from being reset when...
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...can I take close ups of photographs quickly? Is there a remote control for e-mail? How do I create a multiple exposure? Can I control how the camera focuses? Can I make a time exposure? How do I prevent red eye? How do I improve image quality? Can I take a lot of small objects...photos on a moving subject? How do I shoot a self-portrait? How do I freeze or blur moving subject? Can I choose where the camera focuses? How do I get good landscape shots? How can I blur background details? Can I keep the flash from firing? Can I include ...
...can I take close ups of photographs quickly? Is there a remote control for e-mail? How do I create a multiple exposure? Can I control how the camera focuses? Can I make a time exposure? How do I prevent red eye? How do I improve image quality? Can I take a lot of small objects...photos on a moving subject? How do I shoot a self-portrait? How do I freeze or blur moving subject? Can I choose where the camera focuses? How do I get good landscape shots? How can I blur background details? Can I keep the flash from firing? Can I include ...
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...? Time stamp, DPOF How do I protect photos from accidental deletion? Straighten How do I delete several photos at once? Distortion control Can I use the camera to make a small copy of NEF (RAW) photographs? Image overlay Can I create the effect of an unwanted photo? Deleting individual photos Can I copy ...of a fisheye lens? NEF (RAW) processing Is there a quick way to my computer? Quick retouch Can I make sure they're in on the camera? Side-by-side comparison See page 48, 128 129 49, 140, 162 162 138 139 141, 143 146 147 148 150 151 152, 155 157...
...? Time stamp, DPOF How do I protect photos from accidental deletion? Straighten How do I delete several photos at once? Distortion control Can I use the camera to make a small copy of NEF (RAW) photographs? Image overlay Can I create the effect of an unwanted photo? Deleting individual photos Can I copy ...of a fisheye lens? NEF (RAW) processing Is there a quick way to my computer? Quick retouch Can I make sure they're in on the camera? Side-by-side comparison See page 48, 128 129 49, 140, 162 162 138 139 141, 143 146 147 148 150 151 152, 155 157...
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...Viewfinder...9 The Shooting Information Display 10 The Command Dials ...13 Attaching the AN-DC1 Camera Strap 17 The BM-10 Monitor Cover 17 The DK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup 17 Camera Menus...18 Using Camera Menus ...19 Help ...21 First Steps ...22 Charge the Battery ...22 Insert the...Focus ...32 Basic Photography and Playback 33 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 34 Step 1: Turn the Camera On 34 Step 2: Choose Shooting and Focus Modes 36 Step 3: Check Camera Settings 36 Step 4: Frame the Photograph 37 Step 5: Focus ...38 Step 6: Shoot ...39 Creative Photography (Scene Modes...
...Viewfinder...9 The Shooting Information Display 10 The Command Dials ...13 Attaching the AN-DC1 Camera Strap 17 The BM-10 Monitor Cover 17 The DK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup 17 Camera Menus...18 Using Camera Menus ...19 Help ...21 First Steps ...22 Charge the Battery ...22 Insert the...Focus ...32 Basic Photography and Playback 33 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 34 Step 1: Turn the Camera On 34 Step 2: Choose Shooting and Focus Modes 36 Step 3: Check Camera Settings 36 Step 4: Frame the Photograph 37 Step 5: Focus ...38 Step 6: Shoot ...39 Creative Photography (Scene Modes...
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Picture Controls...108 Selecting Nikon Picture Controls 109 Modifying Existing Picture Controls 110 Creating Custom Picture Controls 113 Sharing Custom Picture Controls 115 Managing Custom Picture Controls 117 Active D-...Shows...143 Connections 145 Viewing Photographs on TV 146 Standard Definition Devices 146 High-Definition Devices...147 Connecting to a Computer 148 Before Connecting the Camera 148 Connecting the Camera...149 Printing Photographs...150 Menu Guide 159 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 160 Selecting Multiple Pictures 160 Delete ...162 Playback Folder...162 ...
Picture Controls...108 Selecting Nikon Picture Controls 109 Modifying Existing Picture Controls 110 Creating Custom Picture Controls 113 Sharing Custom Picture Controls 115 Managing Custom Picture Controls 117 Active D-...Shows...143 Connections 145 Viewing Photographs on TV 146 Standard Definition Devices 146 High-Definition Devices...147 Connecting to a Computer 148 Before Connecting the Camera 148 Connecting the Camera...149 Printing Photographs...150 Menu Guide 159 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 160 Selecting Multiple Pictures 160 Delete ...162 Playback Folder...162 ...
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NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction 167 High ISO NR ...168 Active Folder ...169 Multiple Exposure ...170 Movie setting ...170 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 171 A: Reset Custom Settings 172 a: Autofocus ...173 a1: AF-area Mode...173 a2: Center Focus Point 174 a3: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator 174 ...
NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction 167 High ISO NR ...168 Active Folder ...169 Multiple Exposure ...170 Movie setting ...170 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 171 A: Reset Custom Settings 172 a: Autofocus ...173 a1: AF-area Mode...173 a2: Center Focus Point 174 a3: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator 174 ...
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... Button 197 f4: Assign AE-L/AF-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...
... Button 197 f4: Assign AE-L/AF-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...
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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...
... 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...
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... malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the subject. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants, when the flash should be repaired only by the following... should be taken not to put your finger in their entirety before using this could cause permanent visual impairment. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in .) from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately...
... malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the subject. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants, when the flash should be repaired only by the following... should be taken not to put your finger in their entirety before using this could cause permanent visual impairment. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in .) from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately...
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...should be removed with a dry cloth. A Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger • Keep dry. Failure to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Do not transport or store the battery with wet hands. Failure to leakage when fully discharged. Before ...removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may be played back on battery power for an...
...should be removed with a dry cloth. A Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger • Keep dry. Failure to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Do not transport or store the battery with wet hands. Failure to leakage when fully discharged. Before ...removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may be played back on battery power for an...
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...la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be collected separately. copyright laws. Do not use by law from being copied or...postage stamps or post cards issued by national and international "Sample." Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with copyright notices reproduced The copying or reproduction of Do not copy or reproduce paper money, copyrighted creative works ...
...la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be collected separately. copyright laws. Do not use by law from being copied or...postage stamps or post cards issued by national and international "Sample." Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with copyright notices reproduced The copying or reproduction of Do not copy or reproduce paper money, copyrighted creative works ...
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... on -line at right could damage the camera and may result from the Nikon representative in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Deleted files can sometimes be taken to...sky). The use with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of this Nikon digital camera are designed to also replace any pictures selected for use of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information ...
... on -line at right could damage the camera and may result from the Nikon representative in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Deleted files can sometimes be taken to...sky). The use with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of this Nikon digital camera are designed to also replace any pictures selected for use of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information ...
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Overview ...2 Getting to ready the camera for use the camera menus, and how to Know the Camera 3 The Camera Body...3 The Mode Dial ...6 The Control Panel...7 The Viewfinder ...9 The Shooting Information Display 10 The Command Dials...13 Attaching the AN-DC1 Camera Strap 17 The BM-10 Monitor Cover...17... The DK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup 17 Camera Menus ...18 Using Camera Menus...19 Help...21 First Steps...22 Charge the Battery ...22 Insert the Battery...
Overview ...2 Getting to ready the camera for use the camera menus, and how to Know the Camera 3 The Camera Body...3 The Mode Dial ...6 The Control Panel...7 The Viewfinder ...9 The Shooting Information Display 10 The Command Dials...13 Attaching the AN-DC1 Camera Strap 17 The BM-10 Monitor Cover...17... The DK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup 17 Camera Menus ...18 Using Camera Menus...19 Help...21 First Steps...22 Charge the Battery ...22 Insert the Battery...
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... years (note that fees apply to these services). 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. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is inspected or serviced. 2 Frequent inspection and servicing are engineered and...
... years (note that fees apply to these services). 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. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is inspected or serviced. 2 Frequent inspection and servicing are engineered and...
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... 6 1 7 8 2 9 10 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 ... 67 Red-eye reduction lamp 71 15 Sub-command dial 13 16 Fn button 197, 198 17 Depth-of the manual. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of -field preview button 82 18 Speaker 19 Body cap 240 20 CPU contacts...
... 6 1 7 8 2 9 10 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 ... 67 Red-eye reduction lamp 71 15 Sub-command dial 13 16 Fn button 197, 198 17 Depth-of the manual. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of -field preview button 82 18 Speaker 19 Body cap 240 20 CPU contacts...
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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