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... quick access to recently-used settings? Battery level What does "exposure" mean ? Optional flash units What lenses can I clean the camera or lens? Accessories Who can I control how photos are available for my camera? Recording movies Can I take with the viewfinder eyepiece cap? Self timer, remote control What optional flash units (Speedlights) can...
... quick access to recently-used settings? Battery level What does "exposure" mean ? Optional flash units What lenses can I clean the camera or lens? Accessories Who can I control how photos are available for my camera? Recording movies Can I take with the viewfinder eyepiece cap? Self timer, remote control What optional flash units (Speedlights) can...
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... overlay two photos to make a single image? How do I straighten photographs? NEF (RAW) processing Is there a quick way to create JPEG copies of a photograph? Quick retouch Can I print photographs? Time stamp, DPOF How do I view my photos on the camera? Small... Viewing and Retouching Photographs Question Key phrase Can I get rid of an unwanted photo? Can I create a monochrome copy of a fisheye lens? Trim Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? Color balance Can I create the effect of a photograph? Distortion control Can I make a...
... overlay two photos to make a single image? How do I straighten photographs? NEF (RAW) processing Is there a quick way to create JPEG copies of a photograph? Quick retouch Can I print photographs? Time stamp, DPOF How do I view my photos on the camera? Small... Viewing and Retouching Photographs Question Key phrase Can I get rid of an unwanted photo? Can I create a monochrome copy of a fisheye lens? Trim Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? Color balance Can I create the effect of a photograph? Distortion control Can I make a...
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... 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 ...23 Attach a Lens...25 Basic Setup...27 Inserting Memory Cards...29 Adjust Viewfinder 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 ...
... 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 ...23 Attach a Lens...25 Basic Setup...27 Inserting Memory Cards...29 Adjust Viewfinder 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 ...
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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 ...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 ...23 Attach a Lens ...25 Basic Setup ...27 Inserting Memory Cards...29 Adjust Viewfinder Focus...32 1...
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 ...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 ...23 Attach a Lens ...25 Basic Setup ...27 Inserting Memory Cards...29 Adjust Viewfinder Focus...32 1...
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... 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. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by all who use with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to two years...
... 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. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by all who use with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to two years...
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...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 compensation) button........90 Two-button reset button 75 9 Z (metering) button 87 Q (format) button...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 latch 23 3 You may find it helpful to bookmark ...
...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 compensation) button........90 Two-button reset button 75 9 Z (metering) button 87 Q (format) button...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 latch 23 3 You may find it helpful to bookmark ...
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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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... illustrative purposes. Mounting index 25 After confirming that the camera is off, remove the rear lens cap from entering the camera when the lens is removed. If the lens is used in the camera's bayonet mount. X Focal length scale Lens hood (pg. 273) Mounting index Focal length index Lens cap CPU contacts (pg. 228) Rear cover Focus mode...
... illustrative purposes. Mounting index 25 After confirming that the camera is off, remove the rear lens cap from entering the camera when the lens is removed. If the lens is used in the camera's bayonet mount. X Focal length scale Lens hood (pg. 273) Mounting index Focal length index Lens cap CPU contacts (pg. 228) Rear cover Focus mode...
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...and can be blurred after the shutter is charging. This does not indicate a malfunction. 26 ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in effect. effects vary with an aperture ring (pg. 228), lock aperture at a focal length ...of 105mm (Nikon measurements; Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of the pan (if the camera is panned...
...and can be blurred after the shutter is charging. This does not indicate a malfunction. 26 ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in effect. effects vary with an aperture ring (pg. 228), lock aperture at a focal length ...of 105mm (Nikon measurements; Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of the pan (if the camera is panned...
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... before X framing pictures in sharp focus. 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. When operating the diopter control with diopter adjustment to put your fingers or fingernails in vision. Focus...
... before X framing pictures in sharp focus. 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. When operating the diopter control with diopter adjustment to put your fingers or fingernails in vision. Focus...
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"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 l Landscape...modes. for information on restoring default settings, see page 258. If these modes are used; It assumes that default camera settings are selected when a non-CPU lens is attached, the shutter release will be disabled. 33 sBasic Photography and Playback This chapter outlines the basics of ...
"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 l Landscape...modes. for information on restoring default settings, see page 258. If these modes are used; It assumes that default camera settings are selected when a non-CPU lens is attached, the shutter release will be disabled. 33 sBasic Photography and Playback This chapter outlines the basics of ...
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Battery fully charged. I H d Low battery. Charge or (blinks) (blinks) exchange battery. Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on . Control panel Viewfinder Description L - Battery partially discharged. To take photographs in i (auto) mode, an automatic "point-and-shoot" mode ...automatically if the subject is poorly lit. Check the battery level in the shooting information display (pg. 10). 34 Note: When camera is powered by the camera in response to shooting conditions, and s in control of settings are controlled by optional EH-5a or EH-5 AC adapter, ...
Battery fully charged. I H d Low battery. Charge or (blinks) (blinks) exchange battery. Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on . Control panel Viewfinder Description L - Battery partially discharged. To take photographs in i (auto) mode, an automatic "point-and-shoot" mode ...automatically if the subject is poorly lit. Check the battery level in the shooting information display (pg. 10). 34 Note: When camera is powered by the camera in response to shooting conditions, and s in control of settings are controlled by optional EH-5a or EH-5 AC adapter, ...
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... your torso for support and place one of the other to keep your left. In j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is recommended. Hold the camera as shown at least one foot half a s pace ahead of the eleven focus points. Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with your upper body stable. ... the zoom ring to zoom out). When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject in at right when framing photographs in on framing photographs in the monitor in Zoom ring Zoom out 37 For information ...
... your torso for support and place one of the other to keep your left. In j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is recommended. Hold the camera as shown at least one foot half a s pace ahead of the eleven focus points. Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with your upper body stable. ... the zoom ring to zoom out). When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject in at right when framing photographs in on framing photographs in the monitor in Zoom ring Zoom out 37 For information ...
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... up shots of depth. To take photographs in daylight or at night. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is poor. 41 The builtin flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off automatically. Mode dial Rotate the mode dial to suit the selected scene,... man-made landscapes in daylight or at night. l Landscape Use for portraits with soft, natural-looking skin tones. Creative Photography (Scene Modes) The camera offers a choice of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is used, background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense...
... up shots of depth. To take photographs in daylight or at night. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is poor. 41 The builtin flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off automatically. Mode dial Rotate the mode dial to suit the selected scene,... man-made landscapes in daylight or at night. l Landscape Use for portraits with soft, natural-looking skin tones. Creative Photography (Scene Modes) The camera offers a choice of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is used, background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense...
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...low light. If the subject leaves the center focus point, the camera will pop automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 42 The camera automatically focuses on information from the other small objects (a macro lens can be used to prevent blur. The built-in the center..., and other focus points. The starting focus point can be selected with the multi selector (pg. 56). • m mode: The camera focuses continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, tracking the subject in the center focus point. A Focus Point At default settings, the...
...low light. If the subject leaves the center focus point, the camera will pop automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 42 The camera automatically focuses on information from the other small objects (a macro lens can be used to prevent blur. The built-in the center..., and other focus points. The starting focus point can be selected with the multi selector (pg. 56). • m mode: The camera focuses continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, tracking the subject in the center focus point. A Focus Point At default settings, the...
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... frame pictures in the viewfinder. Choose a metering method before live view mode. 43 The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will end in the camera monitor. Displayed if shooting will be displayed in 30 s or less. 46 e "No movie" icon Indicates that movies can not be changed in...
... frame pictures in the viewfinder. Choose a metering method before live view mode. 43 The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will end in the camera monitor. Displayed if shooting will be displayed in 30 s or less. 46 e "No movie" icon Indicates that movies can not be changed in...
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...that these autofocus modes differ from those available in the monitor. Use for pin-point focus on portrait subjects facing the camera. To magnify the view in up to zoom in the monitor and check focus, press the X button. X button...or press W to areas of landscapes 9 Wide area (default) and other shooting modes): Mode Description 8 Face priority The camera automatically detects and focuses on a selected spot in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display. Use for... can be adjusted by pressing the K button while the view through the lens is displayed.
...that these autofocus modes differ from those available in the monitor. Use for pin-point focus on portrait subjects facing the camera. To magnify the view in up to zoom in the monitor and check focus, press the X button. X button...or press W to areas of landscapes 9 Wide area (default) and other shooting modes): Mode Description 8 Face priority The camera automatically detects and focuses on a selected spot in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display. Use for... can be adjusted by pressing the K button while the view through the lens is displayed.
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...when used for Custom Setting d10 (Exposure delay mode). Live view shooting ends automatically if the lens is complete, the photograph will not appear in the monitor 30 s before the camera overheats. Live view mode can be used in live view mode is panned horizontally or an... in the monitor during live view mode, avoid pointing the camera at high speed through frame. Manual focus: Focus using the lens focusing ring. 6 s Take the picture. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the camera's internal circuits may rise, resulting in image noise and unusual...
...when used for Custom Setting d10 (Exposure delay mode). Live view shooting ends automatically if the lens is complete, the photograph will not appear in the monitor 30 s before the camera overheats. Live view mode can be used in live view mode is panned horizontally or an... in the monitor during live view mode, avoid pointing the camera at high speed through frame. Manual focus: Focus using the lens focusing ring. 6 s Take the picture. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the camera's internal circuits may rise, resulting in image noise and unusual...
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...panel and viewfinder when a flash compensation value other flash units are lit, frame the photograph, focus, and shoot. After confirming that the camera flash-ready light and the flash-ready lights for the built-in flash. Note that monitor preflashes will interfere with exposure. D Commander ... the light emitted by the built-in flash from the remote flash units do not enter the camera lens (in the Commander mode menu. A The Flash Mode Display M does not appear in the camera monitor. Be sure that may interfere with performance. 8 Raise the built-in flash > Mode...
...panel and viewfinder when a flash compensation value other flash units are lit, frame the photograph, focus, and shoot. After confirming that the camera flash-ready light and the flash-ready lights for the built-in flash. Note that monitor preflashes will interfere with exposure. D Commander ... the light emitted by the built-in flash from the remote flash units do not enter the camera lens (in the Commander mode menu. A The Flash Mode Display M does not appear in the camera monitor. Be sure that may interfere with performance. 8 Raise the built-in flash > Mode...
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Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D90 Digital Camera Type Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective picture angle Approx. 1.5 × lens focal length (Nikon DX format) Effective pixels Effective pixels 12.3 million Image sensor Image sensor 23.6 × 15.8 mm CMOS sensor Total pixels 12.9 million Dust-reduction System ...
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D90 Digital Camera Type Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective picture angle Approx. 1.5 × lens focal length (Nikon DX format) Effective pixels Effective pixels 12.3 million Image sensor Image sensor 23.6 × 15.8 mm CMOS sensor Total pixels 12.9 million Dust-reduction System ...