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... What does this warning mean ? Self timer, remote control What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use the monitor as a viewfinder? Lenses What accessories are processed? Clean Image Sensor See page 43 50 108 119 173 203 Frequently-Asked Questions Question Key phrase How do I shoot...I get quick access to recently-used settings? Live view How do these indicators mean ? Recent settings What do I clean the camera or lens? Using the menus How do I use ? Recording movies Can I use ? Cleaning the camera See page 18 21 225 224 7, 9...
... What does this warning mean ? Self timer, remote control What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use the monitor as a viewfinder? Lenses What accessories are processed? Clean Image Sensor See page 43 50 108 119 173 203 Frequently-Asked Questions Question Key phrase How do I shoot...I get quick access to recently-used settings? Live view How do these indicators mean ? Recent settings What do I clean the camera or lens? Using the menus How do I use ? Recording movies Can I use ? Cleaning the camera See page 18 21 225 224 7, 9...
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... Menu 224 m Recent Settings: Viewing Recent Settings 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...
... Menu 224 m Recent Settings: Viewing Recent Settings 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...
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...sure to read all instructions thoroughly and X keep them where they will be read by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that fees apply to five years (note that it be included when the camera is a precision device ...the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be serviced once every three to these services). THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. To get the most from your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Overview Thank you...
...sure to read all instructions thoroughly and X keep them where they will be read by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that fees apply to five years (note that it be included when the camera is a precision device ...the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be serviced once every three to these services). THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. To get the most from your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Overview Thank you...
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... lock aperture at a focal length of 105mm (Nikon measurements; D Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. If power to vertical shake), making it on , the lens may be applied only to the lens is cut while vibration reduction is on if the...the effects of CPU lenses equipped with the user and shooting conditions). D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of camera shake on . To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button X while turning the lens clockwise. After removing the lens, replace the lens cap, rear cover, ...
... lock aperture at a focal length of 105mm (Nikon measurements; D Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. If power to vertical shake), making it on , the lens may be applied only to the lens is cut while vibration reduction is on if the...the effects of CPU lenses equipped with the user and shooting conditions). D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of camera shake on . To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button X while turning the lens clockwise. After removing the lens, replace the lens cap, rear cover, ...
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Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus before X framing pictures in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera Power switch on. 2 Focus the viewfinder. pg. 239) can be careful not to put your fingers or ...accommodate individual differences in vision. When operating the diopter control with diopter adjustment to further adjust viewfinder diopter. 32 Focus point A Eyepiece Correction Lenses Corrective lenses (available separately; Check that the display in sharp focus. Rotate the diopter control until the viewfinder display and focus point are in the ...
Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus before X framing pictures in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera Power switch on. 2 Focus the viewfinder. pg. 239) can be careful not to put your fingers or ...accommodate individual differences in vision. When operating the diopter control with diopter adjustment to further adjust viewfinder diopter. 32 Focus point A Eyepiece Correction Lenses Corrective lenses (available separately; Check that the display in sharp focus. Rotate the diopter control until the viewfinder display and focus point are in the ...
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It assumes that default camera settings are selected when a non-CPU lens is attached, the shutter release will be disabled. 33 If these modes are used; sBasic Photography and Playback This chapter outlines the basics of taking ... the Monitor (Live View 43 Basic 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. for information on restoring default settings, see page 258. "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 34 Step 1: Turn the Camera...
It assumes that default camera settings are selected when a non-CPU lens is attached, the shutter release will be disabled. 33 If these modes are used; sBasic Photography and Playback This chapter outlines the basics of taking ... the Monitor (Live View 43 Basic 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. for information on restoring default settings, see page 258. "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 34 Step 1: Turn the Camera...
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... the camera. A The Shooting Information Display To hide or display indicators in the monitor in brightness • A cross (star) filter or other lenses or teleconverters. D Face-Priority AF The camera's ability to an HDMI video device, the camera monitor will turn off Framing guides (zoom not available...much or too little of sharply contrasting brightness, or the subject is unable to focus. The camera will display the view through the lens as shown at right. The camera may sometimes be achieved with other special filter is used • The subject appears smaller than...
... the camera. A The Shooting Information Display To hide or display indicators in the monitor in brightness • A cross (star) filter or other lenses or teleconverters. D Face-Priority AF The camera's ability to an HDMI video device, the camera monitor will turn off Framing guides (zoom not available...much or too little of sharply contrasting brightness, or the subject is unable to focus. The camera will display the view through the lens as shown at right. The camera may sometimes be achieved with other special filter is used • The subject appears smaller than...
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... (note that continuous-servo autofocus may be selected automatically when shooting moving subjects in -focus indicator is displayed. If the lens does not support autofocus or the camera is unable to recompose photographs after focusing (pg. 57). Shutter can only be released...select (default setting) Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus when subject is stationary, continuous-servo autofocus when subject is pressed halfway. With lenses that offers A-M selection, select A when using autofocus, use focus lock to focus to focus using autofocus. Focus locks when shutter-...
... (note that continuous-servo autofocus may be selected automatically when shooting moving subjects in -focus indicator is displayed. If the lens does not support autofocus or the camera is unable to recompose photographs after focusing (pg. 57). Shutter can only be released...select (default setting) Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus when subject is stationary, continuous-servo autofocus when subject is pressed halfway. With lenses that offers A-M selection, select A when using autofocus, use focus lock to focus to focus using autofocus. Focus locks when shutter-...
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...camera focus-mode selector and/or the lens focus-mode switch as follows: • AF-S lenses: Set the lens focus-mode switch to M. A AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lenses (pg. 273) Like other AF-S lenses, the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens used in this manual for illustrative ...purposes can be used for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when autofocus does not produce the desired ...
...camera focus-mode selector and/or the lens focus-mode switch as follows: • AF-S lenses: Set the lens focus-mode switch to M. A AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lenses (pg. 273) Like other AF-S lenses, the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens used in this manual for illustrative ...purposes can be used for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when autofocus does not produce the desired ...
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...). For information on choosing the slowest shutter speed available when using the built-in flash in Flash Use with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 18-300 mm or non-CPU lenses with focal lengths of the red-eye reduction lamp may be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.... Remove lens hoods to protect the flash after a short pause. If the flash fires in flash, including flash control (pg. 265), shutter...
...). For information on choosing the slowest shutter speed available when using the built-in flash in Flash Use with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 18-300 mm or non-CPU lenses with focal lengths of the red-eye reduction lamp may be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.... Remove lens hoods to protect the flash after a short pause. If the flash fires in flash, including flash control (pg. 265), shutter...
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...exposure cntrl.; Use to "A" or "&" for long time-exposures. M Manual (pg. 83) User controls both foreground and background into focus. Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring (pg. 228), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). The camera exposure meter, auto ...ISO sensitivity control, and variety of other features can be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. A See also Use the ISO sensitivity auto control option in the shooting menu (pg. 165) to enable auto...
...exposure cntrl.; Use to "A" or "&" for long time-exposures. M Manual (pg. 83) User controls both foreground and background into focus. Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring (pg. 228), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). The camera exposure meter, auto ...ISO sensitivity control, and variety of other features can be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. A See also Use the ISO sensitivity auto control option in the shooting menu (pg. 165) to enable auto...
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... meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area t Z Centerweighted (defaults to meter b Spot off-center subjects (if non-CPU lens is used, or if Auto-area is centered on current focus point, making it possible to 8-mm circle in diameter (approximately 2.5% of ...rotate the main command dial until the desired mode is not included (color matrix metering II). 87 Use a type G or D lens for portraits; With other CPU lenses, 3D range information is displayed. The following options are available: Method Description Recommended in auto and scene a 3D color matrix II ...
... meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area t Z Centerweighted (defaults to meter b Spot off-center subjects (if non-CPU lens is used, or if Auto-area is centered on current focus point, making it possible to 8-mm circle in diameter (approximately 2.5% of ...rotate the main command dial until the desired mode is not included (color matrix metering II). 87 Use a type G or D lens for portraits; With other CPU lenses, 3D range information is displayed. The following options are available: Method Description Recommended in auto and scene a 3D color matrix II ...
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...) or when Custom Setting a1 is set to assist the focus operation when lighting is available in the focus point. 7 Wide zone Focus on the lenses that can be used with a focal length of the center focus point. The camera may not be easily framed in all shooting modes) determines the... size of 24-200 mm and remove the lens hood. Option Description If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist the focus On (default) operation in single-...
...) or when Custom Setting a1 is set to assist the focus operation when lighting is available in the focus point. 7 Wide zone Focus on the lenses that can be used with a focal length of the center focus point. The camera may not be easily framed in all shooting modes) determines the... size of 24-200 mm and remove the lens hood. Option Description If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist the focus On (default) operation in single-...
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... object is poorly lit, increasing recording times. D Image Dust Off Reference Data The same reference data can not be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at right will be performed if the subject is too bright or too dark, the camera may be displayed. g 207 The monitor turns off...
... object is poorly lit, increasing recording times. D Image Dust Off Reference Data The same reference data can not be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at right will be performed if the subject is too bright or too dark, the camera may be displayed. g 207 The monitor turns off...
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Press J to copy the photograph, or press K to exit to have been taken with type G and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses. for use only with pictures taken with a fisheye lens. D Auto Auto is for more of the image), 4 to playback without creating a copy. Press 2 to increase the effect (this also increases the... page xviii). Fisheye Create copies that will be cropped out at the edges of the edges being cropped out). Distortion Control Create copies with other lenses excluded; Press 2 to reduce barrel distortion, 4 to reduce distortion manually.
Press J to copy the photograph, or press K to exit to have been taken with type G and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses. for use only with pictures taken with a fisheye lens. D Auto Auto is for more of the image), 4 to playback without creating a copy. Press 2 to increase the effect (this also increases the... page xviii). Fisheye Create copies that will be cropped out at the edges of the edges being cropped out). Distortion Control Create copies with other lenses excluded; Press 2 to reduce barrel distortion, 4 to reduce distortion manually.
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nTechnical Notes This chapter 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 ...
nTechnical Notes This chapter 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 ...
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Compatible Lenses CPU lenses (particularly types G and D) are not equipped with the D90. Picture size (35mm format) (36 × 24 mm) Lens Picture diagonal Picture size (D90) (23.6 × 15.8 mm) n Picture angle (35mm format) Picture angle (D90) A Lens f-number The f-number given in lens names is 36 × 24 mm. CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens A Calculating...
Compatible Lenses CPU lenses (particularly types G and D) are not equipped with the D90. Picture size (35mm format) (36 × 24 mm) Lens Picture diagonal Picture size (D90) (23.6 × 15.8 mm) n Picture angle (35mm format) Picture angle (D90) A Lens f-number The f-number given in lens names is 36 × 24 mm. CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens A Calculating...
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... AF-S/AF-I lens required (see below). 7 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. n 229 Focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus. 9 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 8 When AF 80-200mm f/2.8, AF 35-70mm f/2.8, AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 (New), or AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 lenses are zoomed all... the way in at the minimum focus distance, the in-focus indicator may not function as expected when the lens is shifted and/or tilted or an aperture other than the maximum aperture is...
... AF-S/AF-I lens required (see below). 7 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. n 229 Focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus. 9 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 8 When AF 80-200mm f/2.8, AF 35-70mm f/2.8, AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 (New), or AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 lenses are zoomed all... the way in at the minimum focus distance, the in-focus indicator may not function as expected when the lens is shifted and/or tilted or an aperture other than the maximum aperture is...
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...orientation once attached). The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can be used . D Compatible Non-CPU Lenses The lenses listed above may only be used with the D90: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm...the camera autofocus system, metering, electronic analog exposure display, depth- 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...
...orientation once attached). The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can be used . D Compatible Non-CPU Lenses The lenses listed above may only be used with the D90: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm...the camera autofocus system, metering, electronic analog exposure display, depth- 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...
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... illuminator may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with red-eye reduction. 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/4.5-5.6D ED • AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S ...-S 80-200mm f/2.8D ED • AF-S VR 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 • AF-S DX NIKKOR 16...
... illuminator may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with red-eye reduction. 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/4.5-5.6D ED • AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S ...-S 80-200mm f/2.8D ED • AF-S VR 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 • AF-S DX NIKKOR 16...