D300 User's Manual
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How do I use on a menu? Help How do I change time zones when I set the clock for daylight savings time? How do I save menu settings for menus or playback? Can I adjust monitor brightness for use the menus? Key phrase World time LCD brightness Two-button reset Reset shooting menu Reset custom settings Self-timer delay Beep Reverse indicators Language Save/load settings See page 37, 315 312 182 257 266 280 281 310 315 325 ❚❚ Menus and Displays Question Key...
How do I use on a menu? Help How do I change time zones when I set the clock for daylight savings time? How do I save menu settings for menus or playback? Can I adjust monitor brightness for use the menus? Key phrase World time LCD brightness Two-button reset Reset shooting menu Reset custom settings Self-timer delay Beep Reverse indicators Language Save/load settings See page 37, 315 312 182 257 266 280 281 310 315 325 ❚❚ Menus and Displays Question Key...
D300 User's Manual
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...: Release Button to Use Dial 308 f9: No Memory Card 309 f10: Reverse Indicators 310 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 311 Format Memory Card 312 LCD Brightness 312 Clean Image Sensor 313 Lock Mirror up for Cleaning 313 Video Mode 313 HDMI 314 World Time 315 Language 315 Image Comment 316 Auto Image Rotation 317 USB 318 Dust off Ref Photo 318 Battery Info 321 Wireless Transmitter 322 Image Authentication 323 Copyright Information 324 Save/Load Settings 325...
...: Release Button to Use Dial 308 f9: No Memory Card 309 f10: Reverse Indicators 310 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 311 Format Memory Card 312 LCD Brightness 312 Clean Image Sensor 313 Lock Mirror up for Cleaning 313 Video Mode 313 HDMI 314 World Time 315 Language 315 Image Comment 316 Auto Image Rotation 317 USB 318 Dust off Ref Photo 318 Battery Info 321 Wireless Transmitter 322 Image Authentication 323 Copyright Information 324 Save/Load Settings 325...
D300 User's Manual
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Monochrome 337 Filter Effects 338 Color Balance 338 Image Overlay 339 Side-by-Side Comparison 342 O My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu 344 Technical Notes 349 Compatible Lenses 350 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 357 Other Accessories 365 Caring for the Camera 372 Storage 372 Cleaning 372 The Low-Pass Filter 373 "Clean Now 373 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown 374 Manual Cleaning 376 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 379 Troubleshooting 383 Error Messages 391 Appendix 399 Specifications 409 Index...419 xvii
Monochrome 337 Filter Effects 338 Color Balance 338 Image Overlay 339 Side-by-Side Comparison 342 O My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu 344 Technical Notes 349 Compatible Lenses 350 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 357 Other Accessories 365 Caring for the Camera 372 Storage 372 Cleaning 372 The Low-Pass Filter 373 "Clean Now 373 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown 374 Manual Cleaning 376 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 379 Troubleshooting 383 Error Messages 391 Appendix 399 Specifications 409 Index...419 xvii
D300 User's Manual
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Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, retouch, and My menus (see following page). Slider shows position in current menu. 24 Menu options Options in current menu. s G button Tabs Choose from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. Q If "Q" icon is displayed, help for current item can be viewed by icons. Current settings are shown by pressing L (Q) button (pg. 29).
Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, retouch, and My menus (see following page). Slider shows position in current menu. 24 Menu options Options in current menu. s G button Tabs Choose from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. Q If "Q" icon is displayed, help for current item can be viewed by icons. Current settings are shown by pressing L (Q) button (pg. 29).
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B Setup Format memory cards and perform basic camera setup (pg. 311). If O My Menu desired, a menu of recently-used settings can be displayed in place of existing photographs (pg. 329). C Shooting Adjust shooting settings (pg. 254). s A Custom Settings Personalize camera settings (pg. 264). N Retouch Create retouched copies of [My Menu] (pg. 348). 25 ❚❚ Menus The following menus are available: Menu Description D Playback Adjust playback settings and manage photos (pg. 246). Create a menu of custom options (pg. 344).
B Setup Format memory cards and perform basic camera setup (pg. 311). If O My Menu desired, a menu of recently-used settings can be displayed in place of existing photographs (pg. 329). C Shooting Adjust shooting settings (pg. 254). s A Custom Settings Personalize camera settings (pg. 264). N Retouch Create retouched copies of [My Menu] (pg. 348). 25 ❚❚ Menus The following menus are available: Menu Description D Playback Adjust playback settings and manage photos (pg. 246). Create a menu of custom options (pg. 344).
D300 User's Manual
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... of lighting. 126 Exposure mode e (Programmed auto) Camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for [JPEG compression]. Option Default Description Page Image quality NORM Record JPEG images at default settings. 1 Check camera settings. Ideal for snapshots. 56 normal) * [Size priority] selected for optimal exposure in size. 60 ISO sensitivity 200 ISO sensitivity (digital equivalent of film speed) set to take photos at a compression ratio (JPEG of roughly 1 : 8*. Adjust Camera Settings This tutorial describes how to ISO 200. 94 White balance v (Auto...
... of lighting. 126 Exposure mode e (Programmed auto) Camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for [JPEG compression]. Option Default Description Page Image quality NORM Record JPEG images at default settings. 1 Check camera settings. Ideal for snapshots. 56 normal) * [Size priority] selected for optimal exposure in size. 60 ISO sensitivity 200 ISO sensitivity (digital equivalent of film speed) set to take photos at a compression ratio (JPEG of roughly 1 : 8*. Adjust Camera Settings This tutorial describes how to ISO 200. 94 White balance v (Auto...
D300 User's Manual
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... EN-EL3e battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, other settings at high a or low angles or in other situations in memory buffer. 74 CL While shutter-release button is pressed. Choosing a Release Mode The camera supports the following release modes: Mode Description S Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release Single frame button is held down , camera records Continuous 1-6 frames per second. 2 Frame pictures in obtaining...
... EN-EL3e battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, other settings at high a or low angles or in other situations in memory buffer. 74 CL While shutter-release button is pressed. Choosing a Release Mode The camera supports the following release modes: Mode Description S Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release Single frame button is held down , camera records Continuous 1-6 frames per second. 2 Frame pictures in obtaining...
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... continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is shown in the exposure-count displays in the same burst, even if the camera is rotated during shooting. A Buffer Size The approximate number of 1/250 s or faster, other settings at default k values, and memory remaining in memory buffer. The illustration at low temperatures and when batteries...
... continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is shown in the exposure-count displays in the same burst, even if the camera is rotated during shooting. A Buffer Size The approximate number of 1/250 s or faster, other settings at default k values, and memory remaining in memory buffer. The illustration at low temperatures and when batteries...
D300 User's Manual
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... varying shutter speed and aperture (programmed auto), aperture (shutter-priority auto), or shutter speed (aperture-priority auto, manual exposure mode). Bracketing can be restored the next time bracketing is selected for optimum exposure when the limits of the camera exposure system are exceeded. A Exposure and Flash Bracketing In single frame and self-timer modes, one shot will pause after the memory card has been replaced or shots have been deleted to change how the camera performs exposure and flash bracketing in shooting menu, the camera will...
... varying shutter speed and aperture (programmed auto), aperture (shutter-priority auto), or shutter speed (aperture-priority auto, manual exposure mode). Bracketing can be restored the next time bracketing is selected for optimum exposure when the limits of the camera exposure system are exceeded. A Exposure and Flash Bracketing In single frame and self-timer modes, one shot will pause after the memory card has been replaced or shots have been deleted to change how the camera performs exposure and flash bracketing in shooting menu, the camera will...
D300 User's Manual
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... been modified from default settings are indicated by pressing the O button. 3 Press J. Default settings can be restored by an asterisk ("U") in the [Set Picture Control] menu (pg. 148) and press 2. 2 Adjust settings. Highlight the desired Picture Control in the [Set Picture Control] menu. 150 A Modifications to choose a value (pg. 151). Choose a balanced combination of settings using [Quick adjust], or make manual adjustments to choose a preset combination of settings. Modifying Existing Picture Controls Existing Nikon or custom Picture Controls can be modified...
... been modified from default settings are indicated by pressing the O button. 3 Press J. Default settings can be restored by an asterisk ("U") in the [Set Picture Control] menu (pg. 148) and press 2. 2 Adjust settings. Highlight the desired Picture Control in the [Set Picture Control] menu. 150 A Modifications to choose a value (pg. 151). Choose a balanced combination of settings using [Quick adjust], or make manual adjustments to choose a preset combination of settings. Modifying Existing Picture Controls Existing Nikon or custom Picture Controls can be modified...
D300 User's Manual
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... timer menu • Performing a two button reset (pg. 182) • Selecting [Reset shooting menu] in the shooting menu (pg. 257) • Changing bracketing settings (pg. 116) Normal shooting will resume when interval timer photography ends. ❚❚ No Photograph Photographs will take the specified number of up to focus in progress. In S (single frame) and CL (continuous low-speed) modes, photographs will turn off automatically about four seconds before each shot...
... timer menu • Performing a two button reset (pg. 182) • Selecting [Reset shooting menu] in the shooting menu (pg. 257) • Changing bracketing settings (pg. 116) Normal shooting will resume when interval timer photography ends. ❚❚ No Photograph Photographs will take the specified number of up to focus in progress. In S (single frame) and CL (continuous low-speed) modes, photographs will turn off automatically about four seconds before each shot...
D300 User's Manual
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... WT-4 user's manual for details). • Transfer pictures (pg. 224) and print them from the camera (pg. 231). • Insert the camera memory card in a printer equipped with the service before ordering. 230 If the center supports DPOF (pg. 416), photographs can be printed from a computer. Q A TIFF Photographs TIFF photographs can be selected for printing using [Print set (DPOF)] (pg. 240). • Take the camera memory card to a developer or digital printer center...
... WT-4 user's manual for details). • Transfer pictures (pg. 224) and print them from the camera (pg. 231). • Insert the camera memory card in a printer equipped with the service before ordering. 230 If the center supports DPOF (pg. 416), photographs can be printed from a computer. Q A TIFF Photographs TIFF photographs can be selected for printing using [Print set (DPOF)] (pg. 240). • Take the camera memory card to a developer or digital printer center...
D300 User's Manual
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... page size, border, and time stamp options as described on the memory card, select [Index print] in the PictBridge menu (pg. 236) and press 2. Highlight [Start printing] and press J to display PictBridge printing options. 3 Adjust printing options. Press J to start printing. ❚❚ Creating Index Prints To create an index print of "Printing Multiple Pictures" (pg. 236). Highlight [Index print] in Step 2 of all JPEG pictures on page 238 (a warning will be displayed. 2 Display printing...
... page size, border, and time stamp options as described on the memory card, select [Index print] in the PictBridge menu (pg. 236) and press 2. Highlight [Start printing] and press J to display PictBridge printing options. 3 Adjust printing options. Press J to start printing. ❚❚ Creating Index Prints To create an index print of "Printing Multiple Pictures" (pg. 236). Highlight [Index print] in Step 2 of all JPEG pictures on page 238 (a warning will be displayed. 2 Display printing...
D300 User's Manual
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... playback, images will be displayed both on and press K button. A type A High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from commercial sources) can be used to connect the camera to the video channel. 4 Turn the camera on the television screen and in the camera monitor. 242 Always turn the camera off . Viewing Photographs on TV The supplied EG-D100 video cable can be used to connect the D300 to a standard television: 1 Turn...
... playback, images will be displayed both on and press K button. A type A High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from commercial sources) can be used to connect the camera to the video channel. 4 Turn the camera on the television screen and in the camera monitor. 242 Always turn the camera off . Viewing Photographs on TV The supplied EG-D100 video cable can be used to connect the D300 to a standard television: 1 Turn...
D300 User's Manual
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... of the four banks and set the camera to these settings. A descriptive caption can be restored the next time the bank is selected. The new settings will be stored in the other banks, allowing the user to switch instantly from one combination to settings in one of [Interval timer shooting], [Multiple exposure], and modifications to Picture Controls (quick adjust and other manual adjustments), changes to another by selecting the...
... of the four banks and set the camera to these settings. A descriptive caption can be restored the next time the bank is selected. The new settings will be stored in the other banks, allowing the user to switch instantly from one combination to settings in one of [Interval timer shooting], [Multiple exposure], and modifications to Picture Controls (quick adjust and other manual adjustments), changes to another by selecting the...
D300 User's Manual
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... Custom Settings menu. No (default) Exit without changing Custom Settings. 266 Changes to settings in one of frequently-used settings, select one combination to these settings. Reset Custom Settings Choose whether to the altered settings in the second level of default settings. A Custom Settings Bank The bank letter appears in the control panel and shooting information displays. The new settings will be stored in the bank even when the camera is turned...
... Custom Settings menu. No (default) Exit without changing Custom Settings. 266 Changes to settings in one of frequently-used settings, select one combination to these settings. Reset Custom Settings Choose whether to the altered settings in the second level of default settings. A Custom Settings Bank The bank letter appears in the control panel and shooting information displays. The new settings will be stored in the bank even when the camera is turned...
D300 User's Manual
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... a time zone. Date format Choose the order in the new time zone. Language Choose a language for camera menus and messages. Date and time Set the camera clock (pg. 37). The camera clock will automatically be advanced or set to the time in which the day, month, and year are available. The default setting is automatically set back one hour. World Time Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time...
... a time zone. Date format Choose the order in the new time zone. Language Choose a language for camera menus and messages. Date and time Set the camera clock (pg. 37). The camera clock will automatically be advanced or set to the time in which the day, month, and year are available. The default setting is automatically set back one hour. World Time Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time...
D300 User's Manual
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... a menu. If desired, recent settings can be used to create and edit a customized list of the menu containing the option you wish to add and press 2. Highlight the name of options from the playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus for quick access (up to My Menu 1 Select [Add items]. O My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu The [My Menu] option can be added, deleted...
... a menu. If desired, recent settings can be used to create and edit a customized list of the menu containing the option you wish to add and press 2. Highlight the name of options from the playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus for quick access (up to My Menu 1 Select [Add items]. O My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu The [My Menu] option can be added, deleted...
D300 User's Manual
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... rare instances, unusual characters may appear in control panel. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as described above may stop functioning. Insert a fully-charged battery. 44 Displays turn off , remove and replace the battery, and turn the camera on Electronically- Choose longer delays for Custom Setting c2 ([Auto meter-off delay]) or c4 ([Monitor off...
... rare instances, unusual characters may appear in control panel. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as described above may stop functioning. Insert a fully-charged battery. 44 Displays turn off , remove and replace the battery, and turn the camera on Electronically- Choose longer delays for Custom Setting c2 ([Auto meter-off delay]) or c4 ([Monitor off...
D300 User's Manual
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S S, 60 [Save/load settings], 325 Saving camera settings, 325 [Self-timer delay], 280 Sensitivity, 93, 94, 96 [Set Picture Control], 148 [Monochrome], 148 [Filter effects], 151, 153 [Toning], 151, 153 [Neutral], 148 [Standard], 148 [Vivid], 148 Setup menu, 311 Shooting data, 211, 212, 213 [Shooting info display], 284 Shooting info display, 12, 284 Shooting menu, 254 [Shooting menu bank], 255 Shutter-priority auto, 106 Shutter-release button, 51, 52, 68, 112, 279 half press, 51, 52, 68...
S S, 60 [Save/load settings], 325 Saving camera settings, 325 [Self-timer delay], 280 Sensitivity, 93, 94, 96 [Set Picture Control], 148 [Monochrome], 148 [Filter effects], 151, 153 [Toning], 151, 153 [Neutral], 148 [Standard], 148 [Vivid], 148 Setup menu, 311 Shooting data, 211, 212, 213 [Shooting info display], 284 Shooting info display, 12, 284 Shooting menu, 254 [Shooting menu bank], 255 Shutter-priority auto, 106 Shutter-release button, 51, 52, 68, 112, 279 half press, 51, 52, 68...
