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...Size 29 Image Quality 30 Image Size 30 Shooting Mode 32 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes 33 Using the Built-in Flash 34 ISO Sensitivity 37 Two-Button Reset 38 P, S, A, and M Modes 39 Mode P (Programmed Auto 40 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 41 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 42 Mode M (Manual 43 Exposure 45 Metering 45 Autoexposure Lock 46 Exposure Compensation 47 Flash Compensation 48 White Balance 49 More on Playback 50 Viewing Photographs on the Camera 50 Photo Information 51 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ...........52 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom...
...Size 29 Image Quality 30 Image Size 30 Shooting Mode 32 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes 33 Using the Built-in Flash 34 ISO Sensitivity 37 Two-Button Reset 38 P, S, A, and M Modes 39 Mode P (Programmed Auto 40 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 41 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 42 Mode M (Manual 43 Exposure 45 Metering 45 Autoexposure Lock 46 Exposure Compensation 47 Flash Compensation 48 White Balance 49 More on Playback 50 Viewing Photographs on the Camera 50 Photo Information 51 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ...........52 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom...
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... software is available for my camera? General Questions Question How do I turn off ? How do I set the clock for daylight savings time? Stand-by mode How do I change the remote delay? Self timer How do I use ? Remote control How do I insert a new memory card? Key phrase Page # Using the menus 63-64 Help 3 Monitor, viewfinder 5-6, 81-82 Error messages and displays 111-112 Number of the camera? Language How do I use the menus? How much charge...
... software is available for my camera? General Questions Question How do I turn off ? How do I set the clock for daylight savings time? Stand-by mode How do I change the remote delay? Self timer How do I use ? Remote control How do I insert a new memory card? Key phrase Page # Using the menus 63-64 Help 3 Monitor, viewfinder 5-6, 81-82 Error messages and displays 111-112 Number of the camera? Language How do I use the menus? How much charge...
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Shooting mode Is there a remote control for e-mail? Can the flash fire automatically when needed? Red-eye reduction Can I take a lot of photographs quickly? Focus area Can I take photos at a reduced size for this camera? Image quality and size Can I take bigger photographs? Landscape mode How do I change camera information display? settings using the shooting Shooting information display How do I take pictures under low light without the flash? Can I include night backgrounds in my portraits? Exposure; Long time-exposures How do I take ...
Shooting mode Is there a remote control for e-mail? Can the flash fire automatically when needed? Red-eye reduction Can I take a lot of photographs quickly? Focus area Can I take photos at a reduced size for this camera? Image quality and size Can I take bigger photographs? Landscape mode How do I change camera information display? settings using the shooting Shooting information display How do I take pictures under low light without the flash? Can I include night backgrounds in my portraits? Exposure; Long time-exposures How do I take ...
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... data they may drop if cards are equipped with a write protect switch to format memory cards. The Write Protect Switch SD cards are formatted in the camera before formatting the card. 2.1 2.2 Turn camera on. Performance may contain. Display menus.* * If menu item is in setup menu. 2.6 Highlight Format memory card. 2.7 2.8 Display options. Note that photos can not be recorded or deleted and the memory card can not be formatted in a computer. Do not turn camera off or remove card or battery until formatting is complete and setup menu is displayed. Write-protect...
... data they may drop if cards are equipped with a write protect switch to format memory cards. The Write Protect Switch SD cards are formatted in the camera before formatting the card. 2.1 2.2 Turn camera on. Performance may contain. Display menus.* * If menu item is in setup menu. 2.6 Highlight Format memory card. 2.7 2.8 Display options. Note that photos can not be recorded or deleted and the memory card can not be formatted in a computer. Do not turn camera off or remove card or battery until formatting is complete and setup menu is displayed. Write-protect...
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.... Flash range varies with aperture and ISO sensitivity ( 117); Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. 5 Turn the camera off when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. remove lens hoods when using the flash, see page 34. Tutorial: "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) 17 Take photograph To save battery power when the flash is not in flash will light. Focus...
.... Flash range varies with aperture and ISO sensitivity ( 117); Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. 5 Turn the camera off when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. remove lens hoods when using the flash, see page 34. Tutorial: "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) 17 Take photograph To save battery power when the flash is not in flash will light. Focus...
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... background objects Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto): 42 Choose shutter speed and aperture manually Mode M (Manual): 43 Choose how the camera meters exposure, lock exposure, adjust exposure and flash level Exposure: 45 Make colors look natural Take photos under unusual lighting White Balance: 49 See the Menu Guide for other operations that can only be performed in Flash: 34 ISO Sensitivity: 37 Two-Button Reset: 38 P, S, A, and M Modes: 39 Let the camera choose shutter speed and aperture Mode P (Programmed Auto): 40 Freeze or blur motion Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto): 41 Choose...
... background objects Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto): 42 Choose shutter speed and aperture manually Mode M (Manual): 43 Choose how the camera meters exposure, lock exposure, adjust exposure and flash level Exposure: 45 Make colors look natural Take photos under unusual lighting White Balance: 49 See the Menu Guide for other operations that can only be performed in Flash: 34 ISO Sensitivity: 37 Two-Button Reset: 38 P, S, A, and M Modes: 39 Let the camera choose shutter speed and aperture Mode P (Programmed Auto): 40 Freeze or blur motion Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto): 41 Choose...
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... positioning the subject in the active focus area, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image displayed on Photography (All Modes)/Focus The distance between your lens for details. Manual Focus Controls used to confirm whether the portion of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be adjusted manually with your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on...
... positioning the subject in the active focus area, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image displayed on Photography (All Modes)/Focus The distance between your lens for details. Manual Focus Controls used to confirm whether the portion of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be adjusted manually with your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on...
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... (All Modes)/Shooting Mode select Auto (flash off ) mode ( 18) or turn flash off ( 35) for burst photography. 10s Self-timer Use for self-portraits or to make room for Custom Setting 11 ( /Fn button), self-timer mode can also be taken if flash fires; Quick-response Optional ML-L3 remote control required. The Memory Buffer The camera is disabled until enough data have been transferred to the memory card to reduce blurring caused by pressing the self-timer button. In continuous mode, shooting will...
... (All Modes)/Shooting Mode select Auto (flash off ) mode ( 18) or turn flash off ( 35) for burst photography. 10s Self-timer Use for self-portraits or to make room for Custom Setting 11 ( /Fn button), self-timer mode can also be taken if flash fires; Quick-response Optional ML-L3 remote control required. The Memory Buffer The camera is disabled until enough data have been transferred to the memory card to reduce blurring caused by pressing the self-timer button. In continuous mode, shooting will...
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... the button to a new setting or the camera is taken. note that the flash can not be used The camera supports a variety of flash modes for Digital VariProgram modes is automatically restored when the mode dial is rotated to raise the flash. 3 Choose a flash mode. 4 Choose a metering method and adjust exposure. 5 Take pictures. To prevent the flash from firing, lower the flash. The flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button...
... the button to a new setting or the camera is taken. note that the flash can not be used The camera supports a variety of flash modes for Digital VariProgram modes is automatically restored when the mode dial is rotated to raise the flash. 3 Choose a flash mode. 4 Choose a metering method and adjust exposure. 5 Take pictures. To prevent the flash from firing, lower the flash. The flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button...
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... be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. User chooses shutter speed; ISO Auto ( 76) Use this option to adjust camera settings. Each of these modes offers a different degree of control over a variety of shutter speed and aperture, allowing you to blur background or bring both shutter speed and aperture. Recommended for snapshots and in other features can not be achieved with different combinations of advanced settings, including exposure ( 45), white balance, and image...
... be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. User chooses shutter speed; ISO Auto ( 76) Use this option to adjust camera settings. Each of these modes offers a different degree of control over a variety of shutter speed and aperture, allowing you to blur background or bring both shutter speed and aperture. Recommended for snapshots and in other features can not be achieved with different combinations of advanced settings, including exposure ( 45), white balance, and image...
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... Display sub-menu Press down Make selection Move cursor down Decrease number Menu Guide/Using Camera Menus 63 Format memory cards and perform basic camera setup ( 80). Choose from the camera menus. icon is displayed, help for the current item can be viewed by pressing button Slider shows position in current menu Current setting for each option is shown by icon Current menu item is highlighted Menu Playback Shooting Custom Settings Setup Retouch Description Adjust playback settings and manage photos ( 65). To view...
... Display sub-menu Press down Make selection Move cursor down Decrease number Menu Guide/Using Camera Menus 63 Format memory cards and perform basic camera setup ( 80). Choose from the camera menus. icon is displayed, help for the current item can be viewed by pressing button Slider shows position in current menu Current setting for each option is shown by icon Current menu item is highlighted Menu Playback Shooting Custom Settings Setup Retouch Description Adjust playback settings and manage photos ( 65). To view...
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..., and sharpness to how photographs will be used in publishing and commercial printing. 68 Menu Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu BW Black-and-white Take photos in the setup menu; 80). Custom Customize image optimization settings ( 69). Image size Choose image size. ISO sensitivity Raise sensitivity when lighting is for current shooting conditions and vary with exposure and the position of the subject in P, S, A, and M modes only. 68-69 70 70 70 73...
..., and sharpness to how photographs will be used in publishing and commercial printing. 68 Menu Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu BW Black-and-white Take photos in the setup menu; 80). Custom Customize image optimization settings ( 69). Image size Choose image size. ISO sensitivity Raise sensitivity when lighting is for current shooting conditions and vary with exposure and the position of the subject in P, S, A, and M modes only. 68-69 70 70 70 73...
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... lighting or in mode II. If the application supports color management, choose the Adobe RGB color space when opening photos taken in direct sunlight. Choose Ia for portrait shots and IIIa for more vivid colors. Positive values make reds more orange, greens more blue, and blues more yellow. Default setting: ±0. Menu Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 69 Choose Moderate for less saturated colors, Enhanced for nature or landscape shots. Default setting: Auto. • Color mode: Control color...
... lighting or in mode II. If the application supports color management, choose the Adobe RGB color space when opening photos taken in direct sunlight. Choose Ia for portrait shots and IIIa for more vivid colors. Positive values make reds more orange, greens more blue, and blues more yellow. Default setting: ±0. Menu Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 69 Choose Moderate for less saturated colors, Enhanced for nature or landscape shots. Default setting: Auto. • Color mode: Control color...
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... setting or insert memory card. 4, 12 Image size can not be changed . Focus does not lock when shutterrelease button is not displayed. Problem Solution Camera takes time to turn off , remove and replace the battery (note that this resets the clock). Choose a longer auto off and press the reset switch (see right; Menu item is pressed halfway. Autoexposure lock in the right-most column for more information. of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Turn the camera...
... setting or insert memory card. 4, 12 Image size can not be changed . Focus does not lock when shutterrelease button is not displayed. Problem Solution Camera takes time to turn off , remove and replace the battery (note that this resets the clock). Choose a longer auto off and press the reset switch (see right; Menu item is pressed halfway. Autoexposure lock in the right-most column for more information. of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Turn the camera...
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.... Camera orientation was changed while release button was pressed in RAW (NEF) format. Photo is taken. Choose correct USB option. Memory card is not played back. Can not delete photo. Can not change print order. Can not use Camera Control Pro. Choose correct video mode. Can not select photo for Playback folder. Problem Solution Flashing areas appear in images Shooting data appear on TV. Photo is not displayed on images A graph appears during playback Select All for printing. RAW image is full or locked. images...
.... Camera orientation was changed while release button was pressed in RAW (NEF) format. Photo is taken. Choose correct USB option. Memory card is not played back. Can not delete photo. Can not change print order. Can not use Camera Control Pro. Choose correct video mode. Can not select photo for Playback folder. Problem Solution Flashing areas appear in images Shooting data appear on TV. Photo is not displayed on images A graph appears during playback Select All for printing. RAW image is full or locked. images...
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... Message Viewfinder Solution Lock lens aperture ring at minimum aperture (largest f/number). (blinks) Lock ring at minimum aperture (largest f/-number). 8, 39 Lens not attached. Turn camera off immediately. 105 Shutter release disabled. Memory card is too dark. (blinks) Set camera clock. Contact retailer or Nikon- This battery cannot be used . Subject is locked. This card can not be used . Subject is not CPU lens: select mode M. 8 39, 43, 45 Initialization error. NO MEMORY CARD. Insert memory card. 11 12-13 (blinks) (blinks) Slide card write-protect switch...
... Message Viewfinder Solution Lock lens aperture ring at minimum aperture (largest f/number). (blinks) Lock ring at minimum aperture (largest f/-number). 8, 39 Lens not attached. Turn camera off immediately. 105 Shutter release disabled. Memory card is too dark. (blinks) Set camera clock. Contact retailer or Nikon- This battery cannot be used . Subject is locked. This card can not be used . Subject is not CPU lens: select mode M. 8 39, 43, 45 Initialization error. NO MEMORY CARD. Insert memory card. 11 12-13 (blinks) (blinks) Slide card write-protect switch...
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... problem can be viewed by pressing the button. 112 Technical Notes/Troubleshooting Choose another memory card. 12 • Set Playback folder to measure preset white Adjust exposure settings and try again. File does not contain image data. Press shutter-release button again. Flash is displayed in TTL mode. Contact Nikon-authorized service rep- rent lens focal length. Press shutter release button again. balance. 47, 70 • Insert another setting or use a CPU lens. (blinks) Change flash control mode for optional Speedlight. 100 No Bulb in printer...
... problem can be viewed by pressing the button. 112 Technical Notes/Troubleshooting Choose another memory card. 12 • Set Playback folder to measure preset white Adjust exposure settings and try again. File does not contain image data. Press shutter-release button again. Flash is displayed in TTL mode. Contact Nikon-authorized service rep- rent lens focal length. Press shutter release button again. balance. 47, 70 • Insert another setting or use a CPU lens. (blinks) Change flash control mode for optional Speedlight. 100 No Bulb in printer...
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... a camera with image quality set to CIPA standards (lens cycled from any time and without prior notice. The battery level displayed by the camera may result from infinity to change the specifications of ½50s, the shutter release pressed halfway for single frame shooting mode is measured with a fully-charged battery operating at any mistakes that this manual at an ambi- Technical Notes/Specifications 121 flash fired with changes in continuous shooting mode. Battery...
... a camera with image quality set to CIPA standards (lens cycled from any time and without prior notice. The battery level displayed by the camera may result from infinity to change the specifications of ½50s, the shutter release pressed halfway for single frame shooting mode is measured with a fully-charged battery operating at any mistakes that this manual at an ambi- Technical Notes/Specifications 121 flash fired with changes in continuous shooting mode. Battery...
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See Color mode Advanced Wireless Lighting, 100 AE-L/AF-L (Custom Settings menu), 77 AE lock (Custom Settings menu), 77 AF-A. See Focus Auto image rotation (setup menu), 88 Auto meter off, 14 (auto mode), 4, 15-17 Auto off ref photo (setup menu), 87 Dynamic area AF. See Exposure; LCD brightness; See Metering Clock, 83, 111 battery, 83 Close up mode), 4, 19 (continuous shooting indicator), 6, 32 (delete) button, 3, 20, 54 /Fn button (Custom Settings menu), 77,115 (exposure compensation), 5, 6, 47 (exposure compensation) button, 2, 47 (flash compensation), 5, 6, 48 (flash ...
See Color mode Advanced Wireless Lighting, 100 AE-L/AF-L (Custom Settings menu), 77 AE lock (Custom Settings menu), 77 AF-A. See Focus Auto image rotation (setup menu), 88 Auto meter off, 14 (auto mode), 4, 15-17 Auto off ref photo (setup menu), 87 Dynamic area AF. See Exposure; LCD brightness; See Metering Clock, 83, 111 battery, 83 Close up mode), 4, 19 (continuous shooting indicator), 6, 32 (delete) button, 3, 20, 54 /Fn button (Custom Settings menu), 77,115 (exposure compensation), 5, 6, 47 (exposure compensation) button, 2, 47 (flash compensation), 5, 6, 48 (flash ...
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... also PictBridge; Shooting mode, quick-response remote Remote control, 32-33, 103 Remote on duration (Custom Settings menu), 79 Reset. See Shutter-priority auto (single-frame shooting indicator), 32 Saturation, 68-69 SD. See Shooting mode, self timer Self-timer (Custom Settings menu), 79 Self-portraits. See Image size Slide show (playback menu), 67 Slow sync. See Flash Spot. See Color mode T Television, 62, 103 Time, 11, 83. White balance Long time-exposures, 44 Low-pass filter, 86, 105 cleaning, 105 M M. See USB, Mass storage Matrix...
... also PictBridge; Shooting mode, quick-response remote Remote control, 32-33, 103 Remote on duration (Custom Settings menu), 79 Reset. See Shutter-priority auto (single-frame shooting indicator), 32 Saturation, 68-69 SD. See Shooting mode, self timer Self-timer (Custom Settings menu), 79 Self-portraits. See Image size Slide show (playback menu), 67 Slow sync. See Flash Spot. See Color mode T Television, 62, 103 Time, 11, 83. White balance Long time-exposures, 44 Low-pass filter, 86, 105 cleaning, 105 M M. See USB, Mass storage Matrix...