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.... ➜ pp. See page 21 for help on menu items and other topics. xiv). Find the solution here. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for details. iv-vii Know what you want to Find It Find what you 're looking for the first time..., read the safety instructions in the control panel, viewfinder, or monitor, find the solution here. i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? viii-xiii i The Q&A Index ➜ pp. Digitutor "Digitutor", a series of Contents Find items by key word. ➜ pp. 276-278...
.... ➜ pp. See page 21 for help on menu items and other topics. xiv). Find the solution here. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for details. iv-vii Know what you want to Find It Find what you 're looking for the first time..., read the safety instructions in the control panel, viewfinder, or monitor, find the solution here. i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? viii-xiii i The Q&A Index ➜ pp. Digitutor "Digitutor", a series of Contents Find items by key word. ➜ pp. 276-278...
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..., copying pictures to a computer, and printing pictures) ❏ Software Installation Guide ❏ Software Suite CD-ROM ❏ Registration card (U. A. 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...
..., copying pictures to a computer, and printing pictures) ❏ Software Installation Guide ❏ Software Suite CD-ROM ❏ Registration card (U. A. 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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...and the SDHC logo are used: D This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before using the camera. ii A This icon marks notes; HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or... registered trademarks of the SD Card Association. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to the camera. The SD logo is a trademark of their respective holders. information that should be read before use... United States and/or other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
...and the SDHC logo are used: D This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before using the camera. ii A This icon marks notes; HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or... registered trademarks of the SD Card Association. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to the camera. The SD logo is a trademark of their respective holders. information that should be read before use... United States and/or other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
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...settings What do I remove dust from the low-pass filter protecting the image sensor? Approved memory cards What software is available for my camera? Active D-Lighting How do I use ? Picture Controls How do I preserve details in focus when changing the composition? 3D-tracking How... does it work? Exposure What do I do I get quick access to recently-used settings? Lenses What accessories are processed? Servicing the camera How do I use? Number of exposures remaining How much charge does the battery have left? Self timer, remote control What optional flash...
...settings What do I remove dust from the low-pass filter protecting the image sensor? Approved memory cards What software is available for my camera? Active D-Lighting How do I use ? Picture Controls How do I preserve details in focus when changing the composition? 3D-tracking How... does it work? Exposure What do I do I get quick access to recently-used settings? Lenses What accessories are processed? Servicing the camera How do I use? Number of exposures remaining How much charge does the battery have left? Self timer, remote control What optional flash...
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...Grid display LCD illuminator Auto meter off ? How do I set the clock? How do I change the remote delay? Camera Setup Question How do I stop parts of the camera? How do I change time zones when I display the menus in the viewfinder? How do I reset file numbering to... do I insert a new memory card? How do I restore default settings? How do I keep the file number from being reset when I keep the camera from blinking? How do I display a framing grid in a different language? How do I adjust monitor brightness? Can I keep the shutter speed and aperture...
...Grid display LCD illuminator Auto meter off ? How do I set the clock? How do I change the remote delay? Camera Setup Question How do I stop parts of the camera? How do I change time zones when I display the menus in the viewfinder? How do I reset file numbering to... do I insert a new memory card? How do I restore default settings? How do I keep the file number from being reset when I keep the camera from blinking? How do I display a framing grid in a different language? How do I adjust monitor brightness? Can I keep the shutter speed and aperture...
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...Can I shoot a self-portrait? How do I get good landscape shots? How can I take pictures without the flash? How do I choose where the camera focuses? Can I change the composition after focusing? How do I adjust exposure? How do I blur background details? How do I prevent red eye? How ...I take more photos on a moving objects? Taking Photographs Question Is there an easy way to take photos at a reduced size for this camera? Is there an easy way to take a lot of small objects? Can I take close ups of photographs quickly? How do I take...
...Can I shoot a self-portrait? How do I get good landscape shots? How can I take pictures without the flash? How do I choose where the camera focuses? Can I change the composition after focusing? How do I adjust exposure? How do I blur background details? How do I prevent red eye? How ...I take more photos on a moving objects? Taking Photographs Question Is there an easy way to take photos at a reduced size for this camera? Is there an easy way to take a lot of small objects? Can I take close ups of photographs quickly? How do I take...
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...delete several photos at once? Delete Playback zoom Protect Pictmotion Slide show ") option? Red-eye correction Can I crop photographs on the camera? Can I print photographs? Fisheye Can I compare retouched copies with different colors? Deleting individual photos Can I copy photos to create... JPEG copies of a photograph? How do I print photos without a computer? Time stamp, DPOF How do I use the camera to my computer? D-Lighting Can I order professional prints? Monochrome Can I create a copy with the originals? Image overlay Can I reduce ...
...delete several photos at once? Delete Playback zoom Protect Pictmotion Slide show ") option? Red-eye correction Can I crop photographs on the camera? Can I print photographs? Fisheye Can I compare retouched copies with different colors? Deleting individual photos Can I copy photos to create... JPEG copies of a photograph? How do I print photos without a computer? Time stamp, DPOF How do I use the camera to my computer? D-Lighting Can I order professional prints? Monochrome Can I create a copy with the originals? Image overlay Can I reduce ...
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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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...A Do not use in injury. A Observe caution when using the flash • Using the camera with the flash in the presence of flammable gas, as the result of malfunction Should you notice... (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. A Using the viewfinder diopter control When operating the viewfinder diopter ...For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to the frame could cause a fire. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close ...
...A Do not use in injury. A Observe caution when using the flash • Using the camera with the flash in the presence of flammable gas, as the result of malfunction Should you notice... (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. A Using the viewfinder diopter control When operating the viewfinder diopter ...For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to the frame could cause a fire. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close ...
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...expose it is off and allow the battery to cool. • Discontinue use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for inspection. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should be sure to observe this ...Do not immerse in electric shock. Should the insulation be played back on an audio CD player could result in or expose to a Nikon-authorized service representative for the purpose to maintain compliance with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should not be damaged and the wires ...
...expose it is off and allow the battery to cool. • Discontinue use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for inspection. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should be sure to observe this ...Do not immerse in electric shock. Should the insulation be played back on an audio CD player could result in or expose to a Nikon-authorized service representative for the purpose to maintain compliance with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should not be damaged and the wires ...
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...information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. 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 such as ... conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Do not use by a company. Unless the prior permission of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be provided for business use this product is to users in European Countries This symbol indicates that has been...
...information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. 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 such as ... conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Do not use by a company. Unless the prior permission of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be provided for business use this product is to users in European Countries This symbol indicates that has been...
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... not completely erase the original image data. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to operate within the operational and safety requirements of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with this Nikon digital camera are designed to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. Additional information may void your area. Disposing of...
... not completely erase the original image data. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to operate within the operational and safety requirements of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with this Nikon digital camera are designed to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. Additional information may void your area. Disposing of...
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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-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...
... 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-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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... inspected or serviced. 2 THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. 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. Frequent inspection and servicing are engineered and proven...
... inspected or serviced. 2 THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. 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. Frequent inspection and servicing are engineered and proven...
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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 ...
... 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 ...
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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