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S. only) i A. Memory cards are sold separately. ❏ D3X digital camera (pg. 3) ❏ BF-1A body cap (pp. 4, 391) ❏ BS-2 accessory shoe cover (pg. 3) ❏ EN-EL4a rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover (pp. 32, 34) ❏ MH-22 quick charger with your camera. Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included...
S. only) i A. Memory cards are sold separately. ❏ D3X digital camera (pg. 3) ❏ BF-1A body cap (pp. 4, 391) ❏ BS-2 accessory shoe cover (pg. 3) ❏ EN-EL4a rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover (pp. 32, 34) ❏ MH-22 quick charger with your camera. Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included...
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... display? Help How do I set the clock? Battery info See page 31 26 8, 10, 12, 14 414 48 355 v Can I get more information on a different D3X camera? Battery level How do I set the clock for menus or playback? How do I use on a menu? Using the menus What do these indicators mean ? Question...
... display? Help How do I set the clock? Battery info See page 31 26 8, 10, 12, 14 414 48 355 v Can I get more information on a different D3X camera? Battery level How do I set the clock for menus or playback? How do I use on a menu? Using the menus What do these indicators mean ? Question...
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... to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Wash hands after handling. Notices for your area (address provided separately)....that CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user be notified that are designed to provide D3X reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. These limits are not expressly approved by Nikon for Customers in a particular installation. However, there is connected. • Consult...
... to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Wash hands after handling. Notices for your area (address provided separately)....that CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user be notified that are designed to provide D3X reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. These limits are not expressly approved by Nikon for Customers in a particular installation. However, there is connected. • Consult...
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Quick Start Guide Follow these steps for information on (pg. 48). X 2 Insert the battery (pg. 34). 3 Attach a lens (pg. 37). 4 Insert a memory card (pg. 42). See page 47 for a quick start with the D3X. 1 Charge the battery (pg. 32). Back Mounting index 5 Turn the camera on adjusting viewfinder focus. 23 For information on choosing a language and setting the time and date, see page 39.
Quick Start Guide Follow these steps for information on (pg. 48). X 2 Insert the battery (pg. 34). 3 Attach a lens (pg. 37). 4 Insert a memory card (pg. 42). See page 47 for a quick start with the D3X. 1 Charge the battery (pg. 32). Back Mounting index 5 Turn the camera on adjusting viewfinder focus. 23 For information on choosing a language and setting the time and date, see page 39.
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To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in . Remove the terminal cover from the battery. 3 Remove the contact protector. First Steps Charge the Battery The D3X is not fully charged at shipment. Remove the contact protector of the quick charger's battery chambers. 32 Insert the AC adapter plug into the battery ...
To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in . Remove the terminal cover from the battery. 3 Remove the contact protector. First Steps Charge the Battery The D3X is not fully charged at shipment. Remove the contact protector of the quick charger's battery chambers. 32 Insert the AC adapter plug into the battery ...
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... indicated by pressing 4 or 2. Viewing Photographs 1 Press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed by an icon as shown at right. 1/10 N I KON D3X 1/ 125, F5. 6 100 85mm 0. 0 AUTO 0, 0 100NCD3X DSC_0001.
... indicated by pressing 4 or 2. Viewing Photographs 1 Press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed by an icon as shown at right. 1/10 N I KON D3X 1/ 125, F5. 6 100 85mm 0. 0 AUTO 0, 0 100NCD3X DSC_0001.
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... direct printing option on some household printers, or kiosk printing or other commercial print services. sRGB is typically used in a digital image file. The sRGB color space is widely used, while the Adobe RGB color space is recommended when taking photographs that ...does not support Exif 2.21 and DCF 2.0, select the appropriate color space manually. J A Nikon Software The following Nikon software automatically selects the correct color space when opening photographs created with the D3X: ViewNX (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately). 184 A Color Space Color spaces define...
... direct printing option on some household printers, or kiosk printing or other commercial print services. sRGB is typically used in a digital image file. The sRGB color space is widely used, while the Adobe RGB color space is recommended when taking photographs that ...does not support Exif 2.21 and DCF 2.0, select the appropriate color space manually. J A Nikon Software The following Nikon software automatically selects the correct color space when opening photographs created with the D3X: ViewNX (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately). 184 A Color Space Color spaces define...
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...flash can be used for flash photography when an optional Speedlight is mounted on the camera's accessory shoe. The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon's advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for use with remote wireless flash units. • FV... for ambient lighting. • Advanced Wireless Lighting: Allows i-TTL flash control with CLS (see page 193). The CLS-compatible D3X can be used at the highest shutter speed supported by the subject, ensuring that the level is set using monitor pre-flashes to...
...flash can be used for flash photography when an optional Speedlight is mounted on the camera's accessory shoe. The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon's advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for use with remote wireless flash units. • FV... for ambient lighting. • Advanced Wireless Lighting: Allows i-TTL flash control with CLS (see page 193). The CLS-compatible D3X can be used at the highest shutter speed supported by the subject, ensuring that the level is set using monitor pre-flashes to...
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...with standard illumination. 4 27 mm zoom coverage. 5 24 mm zoom coverage. ❚❚ SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander When mounted on a CLS-compatible camera, the SU-800 can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units: the SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-R200, and... SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash units. Compatible Flash Units CLS-Compatible Flash Units The D3X can be used as a commander for white balance, the camera will automatically detect the filter and adjust l white balance appropriately. 2 Controlled remotely using optional SB-900 or SB-800...
...with standard illumination. 4 27 mm zoom coverage. 5 24 mm zoom coverage. ❚❚ SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander When mounted on a CLS-compatible camera, the SU-800 can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units: the SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-R200, and... SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash units. Compatible Flash Units CLS-Compatible Flash Units The D3X can be used as a commander for white balance, the camera will automatically detect the filter and adjust l white balance appropriately. 2 Controlled remotely using optional SB-900 or SB-800...
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... such as the SB-900, SB-800, and SB-600 emit a modeling flash when the camera depth-of-field preview button is a water guard that covers the base of SB-900 flash units mounted on the D3X, increasing the SB-900's splash resistance by protecting the accessory shoe contacts from rain and...
... such as the SB-900, SB-800, and SB-600 emit a modeling flash when the camera depth-of-field preview button is a water guard that covers the base of SB-900 flash units mounted on the D3X, increasing the SB-900's splash resistance by protecting the accessory shoe contacts from rain and...
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The D3X is only available ...✔ ✔ ✔ 1 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL, the camera shutter-release button will lock and no photographs can be used at ISO sensitivities between 100 and 1600.... If the Speedlight supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System, refer to the Speedlight manual for about three ...-50DX manuals. If they are set to A (non-TTL auto flash). 2 Autofocus is not included in the "digital SLR" category in non-TTL auto and manual modes. M Manual ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ G Repeating...
The D3X is only available ...✔ ✔ ✔ 1 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL, the camera shutter-release button will lock and no photographs can be used at ISO sensitivities between 100 and 1600.... If the Speedlight supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System, refer to the Speedlight manual for about three ...-50DX manuals. If they are set to A (non-TTL auto flash). 2 Autofocus is not included in the "digital SLR" category in non-TTL auto and manual modes. M Manual ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ G Repeating...
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... through photo information as described on images displayed in fullframe playback. TUN I NG :0, 0, FOCAL LENGTH : 85mm LENS : 85 / 1. 4 AF / VR : S FLASH MODE, : ARTIST COPYRI GHT : NIKON TARO : NI KON N I KON D3X 100-1 Shooting data pages 1-3 N I SO : , 100 , EXP. MODE, I KON...
... through photo information as described on images displayed in fullframe playback. TUN I NG :0, 0, FOCAL LENGTH : 85mm LENS : 85 / 1. 4 AF / VR : S FLASH MODE, : ARTIST COPYRI GHT : NIKON TARO : NI KON N I KON D3X 100-1 Shooting data pages 1-3 N I SO : , 100 , EXP. MODE, I KON...
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..., F2. 8 5 EXP. TUN I NG :+1. 3, +5 / 6 7 FOCAL LENGTH : 85mm 8 LENS : 85 / 1. 4 9 AF / VR : C 10 FLASH MODE, : Optional, TTL, +1. 3 SLOW N I KON D3X 11 100-1 12 13 1 Voice memo icon 248 8 Lens data 218 2 Protect status 244 3 Retouch indicator 363 4 Metering method 110 Shutter speed 116, 120 Aperture... ... 316 7 Focal length 386 9 Focus mode 74 Lens VR (vibration reduction) 4 ...........382 10 Flash mode 194 Flash compensation Commander mode 5 11 Camera name 12 Image area 6 60 13 Folder number-frame number 6 293 I SO : , Hi 0. 3 6 , EXP. MODE, I 1 Displayed...
..., F2. 8 5 EXP. TUN I NG :+1. 3, +5 / 6 7 FOCAL LENGTH : 85mm 8 LENS : 85 / 1. 4 9 AF / VR : C 10 FLASH MODE, : Optional, TTL, +1. 3 SLOW N I KON D3X 11 100-1 12 13 1 Voice memo icon 248 8 Lens data 218 2 Protect status 244 3 Retouch indicator 363 4 Metering method 110 Shutter speed 116, 120 Aperture... ... 316 7 Focal length 386 9 Focus mode 74 Lens VR (vibration reduction) 4 ...........382 10 Flash mode 194 Flash compensation Commander mode 5 11 Camera name 12 Image area 6 60 13 Folder number-frame number 6 293 I SO : , Hi 0. 3 6 , EXP. MODE, I 1 Displayed...
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I KON D3X 13 100-1 14 15 1 Voice memo icon 248 8 Sharpening 167 2 Protect status 244 9 Contrast 167 3 Retouch indicator 363 10 Brightness 167 4 White balance 140 Color ... 5 Color space 183 6 Picture Control 162 7 Quick adjust 2 167 Original Picture Control 3 ...... 173 11 Saturation 4 167 Filter effects 5 167 12 Hue 4 167 Toning 5 167 13 Camera name 14 Image area 6 60 15 Folder number-frame number 6 293 1 Displayed only if [Data] is selected for the [Image area] option (pg. 60) in...
I KON D3X 13 100-1 14 15 1 Voice memo icon 248 8 Sharpening 167 2 Protect status 244 9 Contrast 167 3 Retouch indicator 363 10 Brightness 167 4 White balance 140 Color ... 5 Color space 183 6 Picture Control 162 7 Quick adjust 2 167 Original Picture Control 3 ...... 173 11 Saturation 4 167 Filter effects 5 167 12 Hue 4 167 Toning 5 167 13 Camera name 14 Image area 6 60 15 Folder number-frame number 6 293 1 Displayed only if [Data] is selected for the [Image area] option (pg. 60) in...
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... ❚❚ Shooting Data Page 3 1 1 2 3 4 NOI SE REDUC. :HI I LTER : CYANOTYPE : TRIM 8 COMMENT : SPR ING HAS COME. I KON D3X 9 100-1 10 11 1 Voice memo icon 248 6 Vignette control 299 2 Protect status 244 7 Retouch history 363 3 Retouch indicator 363 8 Image comment 350 4 High ISO ...noise reduction...... 300 Long exposure noise reduction 300 5 Active D-Lighting 181 9 Camera name 10 Image area 2 60 11 Folder number-frame number 2 293 1 Displayed only if [Data] is selected for [Display mode] (pg...
... ❚❚ Shooting Data Page 3 1 1 2 3 4 NOI SE REDUC. :HI I LTER : CYANOTYPE : TRIM 8 COMMENT : SPR ING HAS COME. I KON D3X 9 100-1 10 11 1 Voice memo icon 248 6 Vignette control 299 2 Protect status 244 7 Retouch history 363 3 Retouch indicator 363 8 Image comment 350 4 High ISO ...noise reduction...... 300 Long exposure noise reduction 300 5 Active D-Lighting 181 9 Camera name 10 Image area 2 60 11 Folder number-frame number 2 293 1 Displayed only if [Data] is selected for [Display mode] (pg...
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❚❚ Shooting Data Page 4 1 1 2 3 4 ARTIST : NIKON TARO 5 COPYRI GHT : NI KON N I 237 I KON D3X 6 100-1 78 1 Voice memo icon 248 2 Protect status 244 3 Retouch indicator 363 4 Name of photographer......... 357 5 Copyright holder 357 6 Camera name 7 Image area 2 60 8 Folder number-frame number 2 293 1 Displayed only if [Data] is selected for [Display mode] (pg...
❚❚ Shooting Data Page 4 1 1 2 3 4 ARTIST : NIKON TARO 5 COPYRI GHT : NI KON N I 237 I KON D3X 6 100-1 78 1 Voice memo icon 248 2 Protect status 244 3 Retouch indicator 363 4 Name of photographer......... 357 5 Copyright holder 357 6 Camera name 7 Image area 2 60 8 Folder number-frame number 2 293 1 Displayed only if [Data] is selected for [Display mode] (pg...
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I KON D3X 9 100-1 10 11 1 Voice memo icon 248 2 Protect status 244 3 Retouch indicator 363 4 Latitude 5 Longitude 6 Altitude 7 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) 8 Heading 2 9 Camera name 10 Image area 3 60 11 Folder number-frame number 3 293 1 Displayed only if GPS device was used when photo was taken (pg. 221). 2 Displayed ...
I KON D3X 9 100-1 10 11 1 Voice memo icon 248 2 Protect status 244 3 Retouch indicator 363 4 Latitude 5 Longitude 6 Altitude 7 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) 8 Heading 2 9 Camera name 10 Image area 3 60 11 Folder number-frame number 3 293 1 Displayed only if GPS device was used when photo was taken (pg. 221). 2 Displayed ...
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I KON D3X 5 17 6 16 15 7 14 1/ 8000, F2. 8 Hi 0. 3 85mm 8 13 -1. 3 +1. 3 REAR 9 12 10000 A6, M1 L 10 100NCD3X DSC_0001. Horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, vertical axis ... sensitivity 1 104 total number of frames 8 Focal length 386 2 Voice memo icon 248 9 GPS data indicator 221 3 Protect status 244 10 Image comment indicator ....350 4 Camera name 11 Flash mode 194 5 Retouch indicator 363 12 Flash compensation 6 Histogram showing the distribution of each brightness in the image (pg. 233).
I KON D3X 5 17 6 16 15 7 14 1/ 8000, F2. 8 Hi 0. 3 85mm 8 13 -1. 3 +1. 3 REAR 9 12 10000 A6, M1 L 10 100NCD3X DSC_0001. Horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, vertical axis ... sensitivity 1 104 total number of frames 8 Focal length 386 2 Voice memo icon 248 9 GPS data indicator 221 3 Protect status 244 10 Image comment indicator ....350 4 Camera name 11 Flash mode 194 5 Retouch indicator 363 12 Flash compensation 6 Histogram showing the distribution of each brightness in the image (pg. 233).
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... [DX format (24 × 16)] or [5 : 4 (30 × 24)] was selected for the [Image area] option (pg. 60) in the shooting menu. 1/10 N I 240 I KON D3X 18 30 1/ 8000, F2. 8 Hi 0. 3 85mm 19 -1. 3 +1. 3 REAR 29 10000 A6, M1 L 20 28 100NCD3X DSC_0001.
... [DX format (24 × 16)] or [5 : 4 (30 × 24)] was selected for the [Image area] option (pg. 60) in the shooting menu. 1/10 N I 240 I KON D3X 18 30 1/ 8000, F2. 8 Hi 0. 3 85mm 19 -1. 3 +1. 3 REAR 29 10000 A6, M1 L 20 28 100NCD3X DSC_0001.
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...Mac OS X Drag the camera volume ("NIKON D3X") into the Trash. Windows XP Home Edition / Windows XP Professional Click the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon ( ) in the taskbar and select [Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device] from the system as described below. If [Mass Storage] is selected, the camera must first be turned off...the taskbar and select [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device] from the menu that appears. If [MTP/PTP] is selected for [USB], the camera can be removed from the menu that appears. 7 Turn the camera off and the USB cable disconnected once transfer is complete.
...Mac OS X Drag the camera volume ("NIKON D3X") into the Trash. Windows XP Home Edition / Windows XP Professional Click the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon ( ) in the taskbar and select [Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device] from the system as described below. If [Mass Storage] is selected, the camera must first be turned off...the taskbar and select [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device] from the menu that appears. If [MTP/PTP] is selected for [USB], the camera can be removed from the menu that appears. 7 Turn the camera off and the USB cable disconnected once transfer is complete.