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Nikon Manual Viewer 2 can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store and Google Play. En DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Install the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app on your smartphone or tablet to view Nikon digital camera manuals, anytime, anywhere.
Nikon Manual Viewer 2 can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store and Google Play. En DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Install the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app on your smartphone or tablet to view Nikon digital camera manuals, anytime, anywhere.
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... by all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual. A This icon marks notes; information that should be read the safety instructions in bold. Camera Settings The explanations in this... manual assume that default settings are shown in "For Your Safety" (0 xi-xiv). D5500 Model Name: N1405 To get the most from your camera, please be ...
... by all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual. A This icon marks notes; information that should be read the safety instructions in bold. Camera Settings The explanations in this... manual assume that default settings are shown in "For Your Safety" (0 xi-xiv). D5500 Model Name: N1405 To get the most from your camera, please be ...
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... How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode 78 Choosing How the Focus Point Is Selected: AF-Area Mode 82 Focus Point Selection 85 Focus Lock 86 Manual Focus 88 Image Quality and Size 90 Image Quality 90 Image Size 92 Using the Built-in Flash 93 Auto Pop-up Modes 93... Manual Pop-up Modes 95 ISO Sensitivity 99 Interval Timer Photography 101 Remote Control Photography 107 Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control 107 Restoring Default ...
... How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode 78 Choosing How the Focus Point Is Selected: AF-Area Mode 82 Focus Point Selection 85 Focus Lock 86 Manual Focus 88 Image Quality and Size 90 Image Quality 90 Image Size 92 Using the Built-in Flash 93 Auto Pop-up Modes 93... Manual Pop-up Modes 95 ISO Sensitivity 99 Interval Timer Photography 101 Remote Control Photography 107 Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control 107 Restoring Default ...
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... 131 Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows 133 Active D-Lighting 133 High Dynamic Range (HDR 135 White Balance 137 Fine-Tuning White Balance 140 Preset Manual 142 Bracketing 148 Picture Controls 152 Selecting a Picture Control 152 Modifying Picture Controls 154 Creating Custom Picture Controls 158 Sharing Custom Picture Controls 161 Live...
... 131 Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows 133 Active D-Lighting 133 High Dynamic Range (HDR 135 White Balance 137 Fine-Tuning White Balance 140 Preset Manual 142 Bracketing 148 Picture Controls 152 Selecting a Picture Control 152 Modifying Picture Controls 154 Creating Custom Picture Controls 158 Sharing Custom Picture Controls 161 Live...
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...this product. xv Notices • No part of the manuals included • Nikon will not be held liable for any errors or omissions to the • Nikon reserves the right to change attention of the Nikon the specifications of the hardware representative in your area (address .... Do not appropriate collection point. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. manuals at an appropriate collection point. transcribed, stored in any form, by any time and without Nikon's prior written we would appreciate it were you to be collected separately. This symbol...
...this product. xv Notices • No part of the manuals included • Nikon will not be held liable for any errors or omissions to the • Nikon reserves the right to change attention of the Nikon the specifications of the hardware representative in your area (address .... Do not appropriate collection point. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. manuals at an appropriate collection point. transcribed, stored in any form, by any time and without Nikon's prior written we would appreciate it were you to be collected separately. This symbol...
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... from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for preset manual (0 146). NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. Be sure to delete...
... from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for preset manual (0 146). NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. Be sure to delete...
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Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body 67 5 8 4 3 9 19 2 10 1 11 12 13 18 17 16 15 14 1 AF-assist illuminator 81, 250 11 Fn button 265 Self-timer ...
Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body 67 5 8 4 3 9 19 2 10 1 11 12 13 18 17 16 15 14 1 AF-assist illuminator 81, 250 11 Fn button 265 Self-timer ...
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P, S, A, and M Modes: • P-Programmed auto (0 115) • S-Shutter-priority auto (0 117) • A-Aperture-priority auto (0 118) • M-Manual (0 119) Scene Modes (0 54) Special Effects Modes (0 61) Auto Modes: • i Auto (0 38) • j Auto (flash off) (0 38) 4 Introduction The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes.
P, S, A, and M Modes: • P-Programmed auto (0 115) • S-Shutter-priority auto (0 117) • A-Aperture-priority auto (0 118) • M-Manual (0 119) Scene Modes (0 54) Special Effects Modes (0 61) Auto Modes: • i Auto (0 38) • j Auto (flash off) (0 38) 4 Introduction The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes.
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The Multi Selector In this manual, operations using the multi selector are represented by 1, 3, 4, and 2 icons. 1: Press the multi selector up J button 4: Press the multi selector left 2: Press the multi selector right 3: Press the multi selector down 12 Introduction
The Multi Selector In this manual, operations using the multi selector are represented by 1, 3, 4, and 2 icons. 1: Press the multi selector up J button 4: Press the multi selector left 2: Press the multi selector right 3: Press the multi selector down 12 Introduction
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... the monitor to focus and lift your finger to take photographs. Choose from the following options: Option Description Touch the monitor to focus when MF-manual 3 (touch shutter on) focus-is not displayed. During movie recording, the touch shutter remains off ) As above, except that lifting your finger from the screen...
... the monitor to focus and lift your finger to take photographs. Choose from the following options: Option Description Touch the monitor to focus when MF-manual 3 (touch shutter on) focus-is not displayed. During movie recording, the touch shutter remains off ) As above, except that lifting your finger from the screen...
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... 27 Battery charging Charging complete A The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xi-xiv and 343-347 of this manual. Attach the strap as shown below to ready the camera for the second eyelet. 2 Charge the battery. Repeat for use. 1 Attach the strap. First Steps...
... 27 Battery charging Charging complete A The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xi-xiv and 343-347 of this manual. Attach the strap as shown below to ready the camera for the second eyelet. 2 Charge the battery. Repeat for use. 1 Attach the strap. First Steps...
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... Key % Night Vision Use under conditions of randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines. A Note Pictures may be selected by noise in live view only; manual focus can be used if the camera is available in the form of darkness to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities. Special Effects 61...
... Key % Night Vision Use under conditions of randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines. A Note Pictures may be selected by noise in live view only; manual focus can be used if the camera is available in the form of darkness to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities. Special Effects 61...
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Shooting will be displayed in the viewfinder (0 44). A Custom Setting c3 (Self-Timer) For information on Photography 77 More on choosing the duration of the self-timer and the number of shots taken, see Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer; 0 254). A Using the Built-in Flash Before taking a photograph with the flash in modes that require the flash to be raised manually, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to be interrupted if the flash is raised after the self-timer has started.
Shooting will be displayed in the viewfinder (0 44). A Custom Setting c3 (Self-Timer) For information on Photography 77 More on choosing the duration of the self-timer and the number of shots taken, see Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer; 0 254). A Using the Built-in Flash Before taking a photograph with the flash in modes that require the flash to be raised manually, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to be interrupted if the flash is raised after the self-timer has started.
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...after focusing (0 86). Focus can only be released at any time. Shutter can be released if camera is able to focus. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 88). 78 More on Photography Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode Choose from the following focus modes. Option Description Camera ...if subject is able to focus, but Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, 0 248) can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 85) or use focus lock to focus to focus. For stationary subjects. Focus locks when AF-S Single-servo AF shutter-release button...
...after focusing (0 86). Focus can only be released at any time. Shutter can be released if camera is able to focus. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 88). 78 More on Photography Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode Choose from the following focus modes. Option Description Camera ...if subject is able to focus, but Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, 0 248) can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 85) or use focus lock to focus to focus. For stationary subjects. Focus locks when AF-S Single-servo AF shutter-release button...
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... contains objects at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases, focus manually (0 88) or use focus lock (0 86) to focus on Photography Example: Subject is the same color as the background. Example: A field of sharply contrasting brightness...
... contains objects at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases, focus manually (0 88) or use focus lock (0 86) to focus on Photography Example: Subject is the same color as the background. Example: A field of sharply contrasting brightness...
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... AF: Choose when L Dynamic-area AF (39 points) photographing subjects that are moving quickly and are not available when AF-S is selected c Single-point AF manually; Choosing How the Focus Point Is Selected: AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for focus mode.
... AF: Choose when L Dynamic-area AF (39 points) photographing subjects that are moving quickly and are not available when AF-S is selected c Single-point AF manually; Choosing How the Focus Point Is Selected: AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for focus mode.
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Focus point More on . Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is on Photography 85 Press J to the shooting display. Press P to return to select the focus point in the viewfinder ...
Focus point More on . Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is on Photography 85 Press J to the shooting display. Press P to return to select the focus point in the viewfinder ...
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To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on Photography A-M mode switch M/A-M mode switch 2 Focus. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus. 88 More on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus. If the lens is equipped with an A-M, M/A-M, or A/M-M mode switch, slide the switch to M. Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when autofocus is not available or does not produce the desired results (0 80). 1 Set the lens focus-mode switch.
To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on Photography A-M mode switch M/A-M mode switch 2 Focus. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus. 88 More on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus. If the lens is equipped with an A-M, M/A-M, or A/M-M mode switch, slide the switch to M. Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when autofocus is not available or does not produce the desired results (0 80). 1 Set the lens focus-mode switch.
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confirm focus in .). 46.5 mm Focal plane mark More on Photography 89 Focus can then be adjusted manually, regardless of the mode selected with manual override/AF priority), manual focus can be displayed when the subject is not in focus; A Focal Plane Position The position of the 39 focus points). ❚...80, the in-focus indicator may sometimes be selected from any of the focal plane is indicated by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; 0 78). Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body. After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press ...
confirm focus in .). 46.5 mm Focal plane mark More on Photography 89 Focus can then be adjusted manually, regardless of the mode selected with manual override/AF priority), manual focus can be displayed when the subject is not in focus; A Focal Plane Position The position of the 39 focus points). ❚...80, the in-focus indicator may sometimes be selected from any of the focal plane is indicated by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; 0 78). Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body. After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press ...
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Keeping the M (Y) button pressed, rotate the command dial until the desired flash mode appears in the information display. + M (Y) button Command dial Information display 3 Take pictures. More on Photography 95 M (Y) button 2 Choose a flash mode (P, S, A, and M modes only). The flash will not fire if it is taken. The flash will fire whenever a picture is not raised. 1 Raise the flash. Manual Pop-up Modes In P, S, A, M, and 0 modes, the flash must be raised manually. Press the M (Y) button to raise the flash.
Keeping the M (Y) button pressed, rotate the command dial until the desired flash mode appears in the information display. + M (Y) button Command dial Information display 3 Take pictures. More on Photography 95 M (Y) button 2 Choose a flash mode (P, S, A, and M modes only). The flash will not fire if it is taken. The flash will fire whenever a picture is not raised. 1 Raise the flash. Manual Pop-up Modes In P, S, A, M, and 0 modes, the flash must be raised manually. Press the M (Y) button to raise the flash.