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...available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html i The Index Search by function or menu name. ➜ pp. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for the first time, read the safety instructions in "For Your Safety" (pg. Find it from : i The Table of..., viewfinder, or monitor, find the solution here. pp. 250-254 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for help on menu items and other topics. i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find the solution here. iv-vii Know what you want to Find It Find what you're...
...available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html i The Index Search by function or menu name. ➜ pp. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for the first time, read the safety instructions in "For Your Safety" (pg. Find it from : i The Table of..., viewfinder, or monitor, find the solution here. pp. 250-254 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for help on menu items and other topics. i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find the solution here. iv-vii Know what you want to Find It Find what you're...
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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...
..., 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...
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... in the United States and/or other countries. information that should be read before using the camera. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to the camera. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual... or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of their respective ...
... in the United States and/or other countries. information that should be read before using the camera. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to the camera. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual... or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of their respective ...
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... How many more information on a menu? Exposure What do I do these indicators mean and how does it work? Servicing the camera How do I clean the camera or lens? Recording movies Can I keep the subject in shadows and highlights? Clean Image Sensor See page 43 50 108 119... lenses can I shoot movies? Control panel, viewfinder What does this "question and answer" index. Approved memory cards What software is available for my camera? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for using this warning mean? Accessories Who can I use ? Live view How do I get quick access...
... How many more information on a menu? Exposure What do I do these indicators mean and how does it work? Servicing the camera How do I clean the camera or lens? Recording movies Can I keep the subject in shadows and highlights? Clean Image Sensor See page 43 50 108 119... lenses can I shoot movies? Control panel, viewfinder What does this "question and answer" index. Approved memory cards What software is available for my camera? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for using this warning mean? Accessories Who can I use ? Live view How do I get quick access...
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... the monitor from beeping? How do I change time zones when I display a framing grid in the viewfinder? Can I travel? How do I keep the camera from turning off ? Key phrase Photo info, highlights Viewfinder focus Monitor off World time LCD brightness Two-button reset AF-assist illuminator Grid display LCD ...daylight saving time? How do I display the menus in the dark? Can I change the remote delay? How do I stop parts of the camera? Camera Setup Question How do I reset file numbering to 1? How do I focus the viewfinder? How do I adjust monitor brightness?
... the monitor from beeping? How do I change time zones when I display a framing grid in the viewfinder? Can I travel? How do I keep the camera from turning off ? Key phrase Photo info, highlights Viewfinder focus Monitor off World time LCD brightness Two-button reset AF-assist illuminator Grid display LCD ...daylight saving time? How do I display the menus in the dark? Can I change the remote delay? How do I stop parts of the camera? Camera Setup Question How do I reset file numbering to 1? How do I focus the viewfinder? How do I adjust monitor brightness?
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...exposure? Can I use the flash? How do I take a lot of small objects? How do I prevent red eye? How do I choose where the camera focuses? Can I create a multiple exposure? Can I change the composition after focusing? How do I take close ups of photographs quickly? How do I ...? How can I get good landscape shots? How do I "freeze" a moving subject? Can I control how the camera focuses? Can I take photos at a reduced size for this camera? How do I get more creative shots? How do I adjust exposure? How do I focus on the memory card?...
...exposure? Can I use the flash? How do I take a lot of small objects? How do I prevent red eye? How do I choose where the camera focuses? Can I create a multiple exposure? Can I change the composition after focusing? How do I take close ups of photographs quickly? How do I ...? How can I get good landscape shots? How do I "freeze" a moving subject? Can I control how the camera focuses? Can I take photos at a reduced size for this camera? How do I get more creative shots? How do I adjust exposure? How do I focus on the memory card?...
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...223 vii Can I crop photographs on my photographs? Red-eye correction Can I print photos without a computer? Color balance Can I use the camera to my computer? NEF (RAW) processing Is there a quick way to make a single image? Print set (DPOF) How do I ... I create the effect of a photograph? Distortion control Can I get rid of red eye? Deleting individual photos Can I zoom in on the camera? Trim Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? Can I delete several photos at once? How do I view more information about photos? Small ...
...223 vii Can I crop photographs on my photographs? Red-eye correction Can I print photos without a computer? Color balance Can I use the camera to my computer? NEF (RAW) processing Is there a quick way to make a single image? Print set (DPOF) How do I ... I create the effect of a photograph? Distortion control Can I get rid of red eye? Deleting individual photos Can I zoom in on the camera? Trim Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? Can I delete several photos at once? How do I view more information about photos? Small ...
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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 place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following symbol: A This icon ... where all warnings before using the flash • Using the camera with the skin or other objects could cause burns. • Using the flash close to the frame could cause temporary visual impairment. Continued operation could result in this Nikon product. ❚❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of...
...A Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following symbol: A This icon ... where all warnings before using the flash • Using the camera with the skin or other objects could cause burns. • Using the flash close to the frame could cause temporary visual impairment. Continued operation could result in this Nikon product. ❚❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of...
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... heavy objects or expose it is off and allow the battery to cool. • Discontinue use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for inspection. A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the ... or go near the metal parts of the plug should you are prone to maintain compliance with a dry cloth. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger • Keep dry. Failure to observe this equipment. •...
... heavy objects or expose it is off and allow the battery to cool. • Discontinue use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for inspection. A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the ... or go near the metal parts of the plug should you are prone to maintain compliance with a dry cloth. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger • Keep dry. Failure to observe this equipment. •...
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..., and photographs is copies or reproductions are stamped governed by a company. circulated in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with copyright notices reproduced The copying or reproduction of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws. xvii conforme...norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by private companies (shares, bills...
..., and photographs is copies or reproductions are stamped governed by a company. circulated in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with copyright notices reproduced The copying or reproduction of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws. xvii conforme...norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by private companies (shares, bills...
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...operate within the operational and safety requirements of this Nikon digital camera are designed to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Before discarding a data storage device or ... continually-updated information is functioning normally. A Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ensure that the camera is available on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be taken to the highest standards and include...
...operate within the operational and safety requirements of this Nikon digital camera are designed to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Before discarding a data storage device or ... continually-updated information is functioning normally. A Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ensure that the camera is available on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be taken to the highest standards and include...
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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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D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Frequent inspection and servicing are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. Overview Thank you for use the product. Any accessories regularly used professionally. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is...
D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Frequent inspection and servicing are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. Overview Thank you for use the product. Any accessories regularly used professionally. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is...
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... 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... 71 15 Sub-command dial 13 16 Fn button 197, 198 17 Depth-of the manual. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of -field preview button 82 18 Speaker 19 Body... 3 You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays.
... 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... 71 15 Sub-command dial 13 16 Fn button 197, 198 17 Depth-of the manual. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of -field preview button 82 18 Speaker 19 Body... 3 You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays.
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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