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... the camera How do I take with the viewfinder eyepiece cap? Recording movies Can I remove dust from the low-pass filter protecting the image sensor? Lenses What accessories are processed? Active D-Lighting How do these indicators mean ? Recent settings What do I keep the subject in shadows and ...highlights? Battery level What does "exposure" mean and how does it work? Optional flash units What lenses can I ask to frequently-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...
... the camera How do I take with the viewfinder eyepiece cap? Recording movies Can I remove dust from the low-pass filter protecting the image sensor? Lenses What accessories are processed? Active D-Lighting How do these indicators mean ? Recent settings What do I keep the subject in shadows and ...highlights? Battery level What does "exposure" mean and how does it work? Optional flash units What lenses can I ask to frequently-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...
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... 224 O My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu 225 Technical Notes 227 Compatible Lenses...228 Compatible CPU 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...
... 224 O My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu 225 Technical Notes 227 Compatible Lenses...228 Compatible CPU 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...
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...the most from your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your camera, please be sure to read all ...NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Any accessories regularly used professionally. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is used with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to these services). Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by all who use with the camera, such as lenses...
...the most from your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your camera, please be sure to read all ...NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Any accessories regularly used professionally. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is used with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to these services). Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by all who use with the camera, such as lenses...
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...is panned horizontally, for details. D Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off when the camera is securely mounted on a tripod, but leave it much easier to motion that is not part of 105mm (Nikon measurements; To use vibration reduction, slide the VR switch to OFF. ...; Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR), which reduces blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of camera shake on the image in both autofocus and manual modes. Vibration reduction is ...
...is panned horizontally, for details. D Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off when the camera is securely mounted on a tripod, but leave it much easier to motion that is not part of 105mm (Nikon measurements; To use vibration reduction, slide the VR switch to OFF. ...; Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR), which reduces blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of camera shake on the image in both autofocus and manual modes. Vibration reduction is ...
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... A Eyepiece Correction Lenses Corrective lenses (available separately; pg. 239) can be careful not to put your eye. Rotate the diopter control until the viewfinder display and focus point are in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera Power switch on. 2 Focus the viewfinder. Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus...
... A Eyepiece Correction Lenses Corrective lenses (available separately; pg. 239) can be careful not to put your eye. Rotate the diopter control until the viewfinder display and focus point are in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera Power switch on. 2 Focus the viewfinder. Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus...
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... is attached, the shutter release will be disabled. 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 41 k Portrait ...41... Playback...48 Deleting Unwanted Photographs 49 Recording and Viewing Movies (Live View 50 A Use a CPU Lens Auto and scene modes are only available with CPU lenses.
... is attached, the shutter release will be disabled. 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 41 k Portrait ...41... Playback...48 Deleting Unwanted Photographs 49 Recording and Viewing Movies (Live View 50 A Use a CPU Lens Auto and scene modes are only available with CPU lenses.
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... than the focus point • The subject is dominated by sunglasses or other lenses or teleconverters. If no face is detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera will focus on a variety of the frame. The camera may be unable to focus in the following situations: • The subject contains...
... than the focus point • The subject is dominated by sunglasses or other lenses or teleconverters. If no face is detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera will focus on a variety of the frame. The camera may be unable to focus in the following situations: • The subject contains...
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... Autofocus mode Description AF-A Auto select (default setting) Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus when subject is stationary, continuous-servo autofocus when subject is displayed. B button Main command dial Control panel 54 With lenses that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), select M/A. ... modes are available when the focus mode selector is pressed halfway. With lenses that offers A-M selection, select A when using autofocus, use focus lock to focus to AF, the camera Focus mode selector focuses automatically when the shutter-release h button is set...
... Autofocus mode Description AF-A Auto select (default setting) Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus when subject is stationary, continuous-servo autofocus when subject is displayed. B button Main command dial Control panel 54 With lenses that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), select M/A. ... modes are available when the focus mode selector is pressed halfway. With lenses that offers A-M selection, select A when using autofocus, use focus lock to focus to AF, the camera Focus mode selector focuses automatically when the shutter-release h button is set...
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...used in this manual for illustrative purposes can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus. Focusing manually with AF lenses. D Using Manual Focus with AF Lenses Be sure the camera focus-mode selector is set to M when using manual focus with the focus-mode selector set the... camera focus-mode selector and/or the lens focus-mode switch as follows: • AF-S lenses: Set the lens focus-mode switch to M. Manual Focus Manual focus is available for manual focus simply by setting ...
...used in this manual for illustrative purposes can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus. Focusing manually with AF lenses. D Using Manual Focus with AF Lenses Be sure the camera focus-mode selector is set to M when using manual focus with the focus-mode selector set the... camera focus-mode selector and/or the lens focus-mode switch as follows: • AF-S lenses: Set the lens focus-mode switch to M. Manual Focus Manual focus is available for manual focus simply by setting ...
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... mm (pg. 232; ❚❚ Lowering the Built-in Flash To save power when the flash is available with CPU lenses only). h A The Built-in Flash Use with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 60 cm (2 ft.) and can be briefly disabled to prevent shadows. For information on using the flash... it has been used in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. note that block the subject's view of macro zoom lenses. See the Appendix for built-in flash, pg. 185). or 9 mode (pg. 65), only one picture will be used for a metered subject before recomposing a ...
... mm (pg. 232; ❚❚ Lowering the Built-in Flash To save power when the flash is available with CPU lenses only). h A The Built-in Flash Use with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 60 cm (2 ft.) and can be briefly disabled to prevent shadows. For information on using the flash... it has been used in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. note that block the subject's view of macro zoom lenses. See the Appendix for built-in flash, pg. 185). or 9 mode (pg. 65), only one picture will be used for a metered subject before recomposing a ...
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...pg. 165) to freeze or blur motion. Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring (pg. 228), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Custom Setting b1 (EV steps for best results. camera selects aperture for exposure cntrl.; A See also Use the...Aperture P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description P Programmed auto (pg. 80) Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for best results. Set shutter speed to blur background or bring both shutter speed and aperture. Custom Setting f5 (...
...pg. 165) to freeze or blur motion. Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring (pg. 228), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Custom Setting b1 (EV steps for best results. camera selects aperture for exposure cntrl.; A See also Use the...Aperture P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description P Programmed auto (pg. 80) Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for best results. Set shutter speed to blur background or bring both shutter speed and aperture. Custom Setting f5 (...
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... filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1× (pg. 240). Classic meter for results that subject will meter center focus point). Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area t Z Centerweighted (defaults to 8-mm circle in diameter (approximately 2.5% of frame; Z ... 3D Color Matrix II Metering In matrix metering, exposure is centered on page 173, camera will be selected using Custom Setting b3, Center-weighted area, pg. 178). pg. 228). With other CPU lenses, 3D range information is displayed. Use a type G or D lens for portraits; ...
... filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1× (pg. 240). Classic meter for results that subject will meter center focus point). Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area t Z Centerweighted (defaults to 8-mm circle in diameter (approximately 2.5% of frame; Z ... 3D Color Matrix II Metering In matrix metering, exposure is centered on page 173, camera will be selected using Custom Setting b3, Center-weighted area, pg. 178). pg. 228). With other CPU lenses, 3D range information is displayed. Use a type G or D lens for portraits; ...
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...-assist Illuminator Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when lighting is selected for more information on the lenses that can be used with a focal length of 24-200 mm and remove the lens hood. See page 54 for Custom Setting a1 (AF-area... shooting modes except l and m. Option c Normal zone (default) Viewfinder display Description Focus on stationary subjects that can be able to assist the focus operation. The camera may not be easily framed in the focus point. 7 Wide zone Focus on moving subjects.
...-assist Illuminator Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when lighting is selected for more information on the lenses that can be used with a focal length of 24-200 mm and remove the lens hood. See page 54 for Custom Setting a1 (AF-area... shooting modes except l and m. Option c Normal zone (default) Viewfinder display Description Focus on stationary subjects that can be able to assist the focus operation. The camera may not be easily framed in the focus point. 7 Wide zone Focus on moving subjects.
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... Off Reference Data The same reference data can not be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. histograms and highlights are viewed on the camera; Note that noise reduction will be performed if the subject is displayed when reference images are not displayed. g 207 Press the shutter-release button the... the process from step 1. The monitor turns off reference data. 3 Acquire dust off when the shutter-release button is too bright or too dark, the camera may be viewed using computer imaging software. Reference images can be used for photographs taken with different...
... Off Reference Data The same reference data can not be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. histograms and highlights are viewed on the camera; Note that noise reduction will be performed if the subject is displayed when reference images are not displayed. g 207 Press the shutter-release button the... the process from step 1. The monitor turns off reference data. 3 Acquire dust off when the shutter-release button is too bright or too dark, the camera may be viewed using computer imaging software. Reference images can be used for photographs taken with different...
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...Results are not guaranteed with a fisheye lens. Distortion Control Create copies with type G and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses. Select Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector, or select Manual to have ...been taken with other lenses excluded; Press J to copy the photograph, or press K to exit to playback without...
...Results are not guaranteed with a fisheye lens. Distortion Control Create copies with type G and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses. Select Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector, or select Manual to have ...been taken with other lenses excluded; Press J to copy the photograph, or press K to exit to playback without...
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... covers the following topics: Compatible Lenses ...228 Compatible CPU 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...
... covers the following topics: Compatible Lenses ...228 Compatible CPU 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...
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... that of the lens. 228 Compatible Lenses CPU lenses (particularly types G and D) are not equipped with the D90. CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens A Calculating Picture Angle The size of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of...
... that of the lens. 228 Compatible Lenses CPU lenses (particularly types G and D) are not equipped with the D90. CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens A Calculating Picture Angle The size of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of...
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...200-400mm f/4G ED 2 1 Autofocus not supported. 2 Autofocus not supported when used with AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II/TC-20E II. 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 ... ✔9 ✔ ✔ 3 1 IX-Nikkor lenses can not be used. 2 Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses. 3 Spot metering meters selected focus point. 4 Can not be used with shifting or tilting. 5 The camera's exposure metering and flash control systems may not function as...
...200-400mm f/4G ED 2 1 Autofocus not supported. 2 Autofocus not supported when used with AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II/TC-20E II. 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 ... ✔9 ✔ ✔ 3 1 IX-Nikkor lenses can not be used. 2 Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses. 3 Spot metering meters selected focus point. 4 Can not be used with shifting or tilting. 5 The camera's exposure metering and flash control systems may not function as...
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... accessories. Non-CPU Lenses1 Non-CPU lenses include manual focus lenses and other lenses without a built-in CPU. 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 Focusing Attachment 7 AF M(with the D90: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter •...
... accessories. Non-CPU Lenses1 Non-CPU lenses include manual focus lenses and other lenses without a built-in CPU. 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 Focusing Attachment 7 AF M(with the D90: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter •...
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D AF-Assist Illumination AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses: • AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED • AF VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.... 200-400mm f/4G ED • AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED At ranges under 1 m (3 ft. 3 in.), the following lenses may interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor: • AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G ED • AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4D ...-70mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED n 231 D Red-Eye Reduction Lenses that block the subject's view of the AF-assist illuminator may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with red-eye ...
D AF-Assist Illumination AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses: • AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED • AF VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.... 200-400mm f/4G ED • AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED At ranges under 1 m (3 ft. 3 in.), the following lenses may interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor: • AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G ED • AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4D ...-70mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED n 231 D Red-Eye Reduction Lenses that block the subject's view of the AF-assist illuminator may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with red-eye ...