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..., 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) ❏ EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion...
..., 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) ❏ EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion...
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... Q&A Index ...iv For Your Safety ...xiv Notices...xvi Introduction 1 Overview...2 Getting 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...
... Q&A Index ...iv For Your Safety ...xiv Notices...xvi Introduction 1 Overview...2 Getting 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...
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... use. XIntroduction X This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts, how to 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...
... use. XIntroduction X This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts, how to 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...
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X The Camera Body 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 ... 197, 198 17 Depth-of the manual. You may find it as you read through the rest of -field preview button 82 18 Speaker 19 Body cap 240 20 CPU contacts 21 Mounting index 25 22 Lens mount 60 23 Tripod socket 24 Battery-chamber cover 23 25 Battery-chamber cover...
X The Camera Body 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 ... 197, 198 17 Depth-of the manual. You may find it as you read through the rest of -field preview button 82 18 Speaker 19 Body cap 240 20 CPU contacts 21 Mounting index 25 22 Lens mount 60 23 Tripod socket 24 Battery-chamber cover 23 25 Battery-chamber cover...
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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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1 2 The Camera Body (Continued) X 10 3 11 4 12 13 14 5 6 15 7 8 16 9 17 18 1 Viewfinder eyepiece 32 9 X (playback zoom in) button 138 2 DK-21 viewfinder eyepiece cup 17 QUAL (...
1 2 The Camera Body (Continued) X 10 3 11 4 12 13 14 5 6 15 7 8 16 9 17 18 1 Viewfinder eyepiece 32 9 X (playback zoom in) button 138 2 DK-21 viewfinder eyepiece cup 17 QUAL (...
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...Focus mode switch (pg. 25, 273) Zoom ring VR (vibration reduction) switch Focus ring (pg. 59, 273) 1 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with the mounting mark on the lens aligned with ...qw 2 Attach the lens. After confirming that the camera is off, remove the rear lens cap from entering the camera when the lens is used in the camera's bayonet mount. Being careful not to prevent dust from the lens and remove the camera body cap. Mounting index 25 An AF-S DX NIKKOR 18...
...Focus mode switch (pg. 25, 273) Zoom ring VR (vibration reduction) switch Focus ring (pg. 59, 273) 1 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with the mounting mark on the lens aligned with ...qw 2 Attach the lens. After confirming that the camera is off, remove the rear lens cap from entering the camera when the lens is used in the camera's bayonet mount. Being careful not to prevent dust from the lens and remove the camera body cap. Mounting index 25 An AF-S DX NIKKOR 18...
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...pressed halfway, reducing the effects of 105mm (Nikon measurements; To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button X while turning the lens clockwise. effects vary with an aperture ring (pg. 228), lock aperture at a focal length of camera shake on a tripod, but leave it much...be slowed by approximately 3 EV at the minimum setting (highest f-number). After removing the lens, replace the lens cap, rear cover, and camera body cap. ❚❚ 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...
...pressed halfway, reducing the effects of 105mm (Nikon measurements; To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button X while turning the lens clockwise. effects vary with an aperture ring (pg. 228), lock aperture at a focal length of camera shake on a tripod, but leave it much...be slowed by approximately 3 EV at the minimum setting (highest f-number). After removing the lens, replace the lens cap, rear cover, and camera body cap. ❚❚ 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...
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...zoom in, shorter focal lengths to keep your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject in at right when framing photographs in Zoom ring Zoom out 37 Frame a photograph in your upper body stable. When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in the viewfinder... fills a larger area of a tripod is poor; Zoom in portrait (tall) orientation. In j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is recommended. Hold the camera as shown at least one of the eleven focus points. use of the frame, or zoom out to zoom in live view mode, see page...
...zoom in, shorter focal lengths to keep your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject in at right when framing photographs in Zoom ring Zoom out 37 Frame a photograph in your upper body stable. When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in the viewfinder... fills a larger area of a tripod is poor; Zoom in portrait (tall) orientation. In j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is recommended. Hold the camera as shown at least one of the eleven focus points. use of the frame, or zoom out to zoom in live view mode, see page...
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... lens has a maximum aperture of the 11 focus points). Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body. confirm focus in .). 46.5mm Focal plane mark 60 The distance between your subject and the camera, measure from any of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the...
... lens has a maximum aperture of the 11 focus points). Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body. confirm focus in .). 46.5mm Focal plane mark 60 The distance between your subject and the camera, measure from any of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the...
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...SB-600, and SB-400 flash units • Nikon Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 (pg. 233) • Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 • Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package. • Camera Control Pro 2: Control the camera remotely from a computer and save Software photographs directly to...not in , and rearinterchange. Body Cap: The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and low-pass filter free of Nikon software. Use Nikon filters; filters manufactured by other makers may interfere with autofocus or electronic range finding. • The D90 can be used with linear ...
...SB-600, and SB-400 flash units • Nikon Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 (pg. 233) • Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 • Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package. • Camera Control Pro 2: Control the camera remotely from a computer and save Software photographs directly to...not in , and rearinterchange. Body Cap: The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and low-pass filter free of Nikon software. Use Nikon filters; filters manufactured by other makers may interfere with autofocus or electronic range finding. • The D90 can be used with linear ...
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... dust and lint with care. To remove fingerprints and other stains, Monitor wipe the surface lightly with a cloth lightly body dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly. If using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off sand or salt with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Lens, mirror,... and viewfinder These glass elements are next to humidities of over 60% • are easily damaged. Do not store your camera with a soft, dry cloth. Remove dust and lint with the terminal cover in place. Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other foreign matter ...
... dust and lint with care. To remove fingerprints and other stains, Monitor wipe the surface lightly with a cloth lightly body dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly. If using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off sand or salt with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Lens, mirror,... and viewfinder These glass elements are next to humidities of over 60% • are easily damaged. Do not store your camera with a soft, dry cloth. Remove dust and lint with the terminal cover in place. Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other foreign matter ...
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...body cap. End cleaning or inspection immediately. Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may adhere to the lowpass filter, where it be inspected by authorized Nikon...camera powers off while the mirror is designed to the body... Do not turn the camera off . To prevent damage...Nikon recommends that the camera be serviced once every three to n two years, and that can not be used with the camera...body cap provided with a blower. To protect the camera when no circumstances should be included when the camera... the camera when lenses are particularly recommended if the camera is ...
...body cap. End cleaning or inspection immediately. Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may adhere to the lowpass filter, where it be inspected by authorized Nikon...camera powers off while the mirror is designed to the body... Do not turn the camera off . To prevent damage...Nikon recommends that the camera be serviced once every three to n two years, and that can not be used with the camera...body cap provided with a blower. To protect the camera when no circumstances should be included when the camera... the camera when lenses are particularly recommended if the camera is ...
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... curtain. Turn the product off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly. Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use or store this has no circumstances should be gently removed with a soft, dry cloth. Under no affect on .... Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. When using the camera at the sun or other stains from strong magnetic fields: Do not use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe ...
... curtain. Turn the product off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly. Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use or store this has no circumstances should be gently removed with a soft, dry cloth. Under no affect on .... Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. When using the camera at the sun or other stains from strong magnetic fields: Do not use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe ...
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... D) Weight Approx. 132 × 103 × 77 mm (5.2 × 4.1 × 3.0 in.) Approx. 620 g (1 lb. 6 oz.) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover Operating environment Temperature 0-40 °C (32-104 °F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are... Charging time Approx. 2 hours and 15 minutes when battery is required when using AA batteries. Nikon will not be held liable for a camera with one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e batteries or six AA alkaline, NiMH, lithium, or nickel-manganese batteries; AA batteries...
... D) Weight Approx. 132 × 103 × 77 mm (5.2 × 4.1 × 3.0 in.) Approx. 620 g (1 lb. 6 oz.) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover Operating environment Temperature 0-40 °C (32-104 °F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are... Charging time Approx. 2 hours and 15 minutes when battery is required when using AA batteries. Nikon will not be held liable for a camera with one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e batteries or six AA alkaline, NiMH, lithium, or nickel-manganese batteries; AA batteries...
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... 23, 34, 184, 208 charging, 22 pack, 184, 208, 239 Battery info, 208 Beep, 180 Blue, 97 Body cap, 3, 25, 240 Bracketing, 92, 191, 193 Active D-Lighting, 193 exposure, 92 flash, 92 white balance, 191...Built-in bold. Index Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in AF-assist illuminator, 174 Bulb, 85 Burst, 122 C Calendar, 136 Camera Control Pro 2, 148, 240 Center focus point, 174..., 162 Select date, 162 Selected, 162 Depth-of-field, 82 Depth-of-field preview button, 82, 191 Digital Print Order Format, 150, 153, 157, 274 Diopter, 32, 239 Display mode, 163 Distortion control, 222 ...
... 23, 34, 184, 208 charging, 22 pack, 184, 208, 239 Battery info, 208 Beep, 180 Blue, 97 Body cap, 3, 25, 240 Bracketing, 92, 191, 193 Active D-Lighting, 193 exposure, 92 flash, 92 white balance, 191...Built-in bold. Index Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in AF-assist illuminator, 174 Bulb, 85 Burst, 122 C Calendar, 136 Camera Control Pro 2, 148, 240 Center focus point, 174..., 162 Select date, 162 Selected, 162 Depth-of-field, 82 Depth-of-field preview button, 82, 191 Digital Print Order Format, 150, 153, 157, 274 Diopter, 32, 239 Display mode, 163 Distortion control, 222 ...