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... can I use ? What lenses can I use ? Key phrase Optional flash units Compatible lenses Other accessories Approved memory cards Other accessories See page 357 350 365 371 368 ix What AC adapters, remote cords, and viewfinder accessories are available for my camera? Printing photographs Can I copy photos to a computer How do I print photos without a computer...
... can I use ? What lenses can I use ? Key phrase Optional flash units Compatible lenses Other accessories Approved memory cards Other accessories See page 357 350 365 371 368 ix What AC adapters, remote cords, and viewfinder accessories are available for my camera? Printing photographs Can I copy photos to a computer How do I print photos without a computer...
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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
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...such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample." xxiii Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to infringe copyright laws. The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or...except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this product for the purpose ...
...such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample." xxiii Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to infringe copyright laws. The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or...except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this product for the purpose ...
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D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) X digital camera. Frequent inspection and servicing are engineered and proven to get the most from the camera, and keep them where they will be read all those who use with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be included...
D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) X digital camera. Frequent inspection and servicing are engineered and proven to get the most from the camera, and keep them where they will be read all those who use with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be included...
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...You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it helpful to bookmark this section and X refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Camera Body 1 8 9 2 10 3 4 11 12 5 6 13 7 14 1 Release mode... 182 11 I (exposure mode) 4 Eyelet for camera strap 19 5 WB (white balance) button 103 Q (format) button 41 button 127, 132, 133 12 Eyelet for camera strap 19 6 ISO (ISO sensitivity) button.......94 13 Focal plane mark (E 72 7 Accessory shoe 14 Control panel 8 (for optional flash unit ...
...You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it helpful to bookmark this section and X refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Camera Body 1 8 9 2 10 3 4 11 12 5 6 13 7 14 1 Release mode... 182 11 I (exposure mode) 4 Eyelet for camera strap 19 5 WB (white balance) button 103 Q (format) button 41 button 127, 132, 133 12 Eyelet for camera strap 19 6 ISO (ISO sensitivity) button.......94 13 Focal plane mark (E 72 7 Accessory shoe 14 Control panel 8 (for optional flash unit ...
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The DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap is used in self-timer (pg. 89) and interval-timer photography (pg. 189). 20 The DK-23 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup Before attaching the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap and other viewfinder X accessories (pp. 89, 366), remove the DK-23 viewfinder eyepiece cup by placing your fingers underneath the flanges on either side and sliding it off as shown at right.
The DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap is used in self-timer (pg. 89) and interval-timer photography (pg. 189). 20 The DK-23 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup Before attaching the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap and other viewfinder X accessories (pp. 89, 366), remove the DK-23 viewfinder eyepiece cup by placing your fingers underneath the flanges on either side and sliding it off as shown at right.
D300 User's Manual
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nTechnical Notes - Camera Care, Options, and Resources This chapter covers the following topics: Compatible Lenses pg. 350 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights pg. 357 Other Accessories pg. 365 Caring for the Camera pg. 372 Storage pg. 372 Cleaning pg. 372 The Low-Pass Filter pg. 373 "Clean Now pg. 373 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown pg. 374 Manual Cleaning pg. 376 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions pg. 379 Troubleshooting pg. 383 Error Messages pg. 391 Appendix pg. 399 Specifications pg. 409 n 349
nTechnical Notes - Camera Care, Options, and Resources This chapter covers the following topics: Compatible Lenses pg. 350 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights pg. 357 Other Accessories pg. 365 Caring for the Camera pg. 372 Storage pg. 372 Cleaning pg. 372 The Low-Pass Filter pg. 373 "Clean Now pg. 373 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown pg. 374 Manual Cleaning pg. 376 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions pg. 379 Troubleshooting pg. 383 Error Messages pg. 391 Appendix pg. 399 Specifications pg. 409 n 349
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...8 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 350 n 5 Electronic rangefinder can not be used . Compatible Lenses Camera setting Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system Lens/accessory S C M (with AF-S and AF-I Teleconverter 7 ✔ 8 ✔8 3 Other AF Nikkor (except... lenses for F3AF) ✔9 ✔9 3 AI-P Nikkor - ✔ 10 3 AI-, AI-modified, Nikkor or Nikon Series E lenses 12 - ✔...
...8 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 350 n 5 Electronic rangefinder can not be used . Compatible Lenses Camera setting Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system Lens/accessory S C M (with AF-S and AF-I Teleconverter 7 ✔ 8 ✔8 3 Other AF Nikkor (except... lenses for F3AF) ✔9 ✔9 3 AI-P Nikkor - ✔ 10 3 AI-, AI-modified, Nikkor or Nikon Series E lenses 12 - ✔...
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CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens n Type G lens Type D lens 352 D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can be used with a lens aperture ring. Type G lenses are not equipped with the D300: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm • Non...
CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens n Type G lens Type D lens 352 D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can be used with a lens aperture ring. Type G lenses are not equipped with the D300: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm • Non...
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...unit. In i-TTL, use other panels such as diffusion panels, as this may not be achieved in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for off-camera flash photography, correct exposure may produce incorrect exposure. n 363 When an SC-series 17, 28, or 29 sync cable is... or voltages over 250 V applied to select standard i-TTL flash control. We recommend that you choose spot metering to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash. D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights.
...unit. In i-TTL, use other panels such as diffusion panels, as this may not be achieved in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for off-camera flash photography, correct exposure may produce incorrect exposure. n 363 When an SC-series 17, 28, or 29 sync cable is... or voltages over 250 V applied to select standard i-TTL flash control. We recommend that you choose spot metering to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash. D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights.
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... be adjusted as required for attaching optional flash units directly to the camera and a sync terminal that allows flash units to be connected to mount optional flash units directly on the camera accessory shoe. Flash Contacts The D300 is attached. Do not connect another flash unit via a sync cable.... ❚❚ The Accessory Shoe Use the accessory shoe to the sync terminal as the SB-900, SB-800,...
... be adjusted as required for attaching optional flash units directly to the camera and a sync terminal that allows flash units to be connected to mount optional flash units directly on the camera accessory shoe. Flash Contacts The D300 is attached. Do not connect another flash unit via a sync cable.... ❚❚ The Accessory Shoe Use the accessory shoe to the sync terminal as the SB-900, SB-800,...
D300 User's Manual
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... when using an MH-18a or MH-18 quick charger. • Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10: The MB-D10 takes one rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e, EN-EL4a, or EN-EL4 Li-ion battery or eight AA alkaline, NiMH, lithium, or nickel- The EN-EL3e can ... be viewed by computers on adapters the network using Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately). See the WT-4 manual for improved operation when taking photographs in portrait (tall) orientation. Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D300. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e (...
... when using an MH-18a or MH-18 quick charger. • Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10: The MB-D10 takes one rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e, EN-EL4a, or EN-EL4 Li-ion battery or eight AA alkaline, NiMH, lithium, or nickel- The EN-EL3e can ... be viewed by computers on adapters the network using Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately). See the WT-4 manual for improved operation when taking photographs in portrait (tall) orientation. Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D300. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e (...
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...and other tasks that the desired focus can not be viewed from above when the camera is in vision, viewfinder lenses are available with the built-in the viewfinder. n...DG-2: The DG-2 magnifies the scene displayed in diopter adjustment control (-2 to +1 m-1). Viewfinder eyepiece accessories • Diopter-Adjustment Viewfinder Lens DK-20C: To accommodate individual differences in the horizontal shooting position... DK-22 is used when attaching the DG-2 magnifier to the D300. • Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-6: The DR-6 attaches to be achieved with diopters of -5, -4, -3, -2, 0, +0.5,...
...and other tasks that the desired focus can not be viewed from above when the camera is in vision, viewfinder lenses are available with the built-in the viewfinder. n...DG-2: The DG-2 magnifies the scene displayed in diopter adjustment control (-2 to +1 m-1). Viewfinder eyepiece accessories • Diopter-Adjustment Viewfinder Lens DK-20C: To accommodate individual differences in the horizontal shooting position... DK-22 is used when attaching the DG-2 magnifier to the D300. • Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-6: The DR-6 attaches to be achieved with diopters of -5, -4, -3, -2, 0, +0.5,...
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..., ND8S, ND400, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12). • Nikon Speedlights SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400 Optional flash • Nikon Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 units • Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 ...bright light source is recommended with filters with linear polarizing filters. filters manufactured by protecting the accessory shoe contacts from rain and spray. Filters • Use NC and L37C filters to be... of SB-900 flash units mounted on the Water guards D300, increasing the SB-900's splash resistance by other makers may interfere with autofocus or electronic ...
..., ND8S, ND400, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12). • Nikon Speedlights SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400 Optional flash • Nikon Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 units • Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 ...bright light source is recommended with filters with linear polarizing filters. filters manufactured by protecting the accessory shoe contacts from rain and spray. Filters • Use NC and L37C filters to be... of SB-900 flash units mounted on the Water guards D300, increasing the SB-900's splash resistance by other makers may interfere with autofocus or electronic ...
D300 User's Manual
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... • Remote Cord MC-22: Remote shutter release with back-lit control panel, shutter-release lock for use . n 369 Remote terminal accessories The D300 is equipped with a cap, which protects the contacts when the terminal is provided with a tenpin remote terminal for interval timer photography or to...30: Remote shutter release; can be used at a time (length 3 m/9 ft. 10 in.). • Connecting Cord MC-23: Connects two cameras for connection to reduce camera shake or keep the shutter open during a time exposure (length 80 cm/2 ft. 7 in.). • Remote Cord MC-36: Remote shutter...
... • Remote Cord MC-22: Remote shutter release with back-lit control panel, shutter-release lock for use . n 369 Remote terminal accessories The D300 is equipped with a cap, which protects the contacts when the terminal is provided with a tenpin remote terminal for interval timer photography or to...30: Remote shutter release; can be used at a time (length 3 m/9 ft. 10 in.). • Connecting Cord MC-23: Connects two cameras for connection to reduce camera shake or keep the shutter open during a time exposure (length 80 cm/2 ft. 7 in.). • Remote Cord MC-36: Remote shutter...
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... terminal accessories • Adapter Cord MC-25: Ten-pin to two-pin adapter cord for connection to devices with two-pin terminals, including the MW-2 radio control set, MT-2 intervalometer, and ML2 modulite control set (length 20 cm/8 in.). • GPS Adapter Cord MC-35 (pg. 199): Connects GPS devices to D300...
... terminal accessories • Adapter Cord MC-25: Ten-pin to two-pin adapter cord for connection to devices with two-pin terminals, including the MW-2 radio control set, MT-2 intervalometer, and ML2 modulite control set (length 20 cm/8 in.). • GPS Adapter Cord MC-35 (pg. 199): Connects GPS devices to D300...
D300 User's Manual
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... production and shipping. Any accessories regularly used with the camera, being careful to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact with the camera, such as described above, or have the filter cleaned by authorized Nikon service personnel. Nikon recommends that fees apply to... the Camera and Accessories The camera is delicate and easily damaged. End cleaning or inspection immediately. pg. 368) or the clean image options available in some third-party imaging applications. D Foreign Matter on the filter can be adhering to these n services). The D300, however...
... production and shipping. Any accessories regularly used with the camera, being careful to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact with the camera, such as described above, or have the filter cleaned by authorized Nikon service personnel. Nikon recommends that fees apply to... the Camera and Accessories The camera is delicate and easily damaged. End cleaning or inspection immediately. pg. 368) or the clean image options available in some third-party imaging applications. D Foreign Matter on the filter can be adhering to these n services). The D300, however...
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... lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Flash Flash control • TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 1,005-segment RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400 • Auto aperture: Available... SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-50DX is fired at full output Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built-in frame 413 blinks after flash is fully charged;
... lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Flash Flash control • TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 1,005-segment RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400 • Auto aperture: Available... SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-50DX is fired at full output Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built-in frame 413 blinks after flash is fully charged;
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... pack, 285, 287, 322, 365 [Battery info], 321 [Battery order], 287 [Beep], 281 Body cap, 5, 34, 368 419 Index Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in brackets ([ ]). Symbols K (Single-point AF), 64, 65 I(Dynamic-area AF), 64, 65, 269 H(Auto-area AF), 64, 65 S, 62, 68, 74...), 51 L (Preset manual), 127, 134 Numerics 1,005-segment RGB sensor, 126 3D color matrix metering II, 100, 101 3D-tracking, 64, 270 A AC adapter, 365 Accessories, 365 [Active D-Lighting], 165 [Active folder], 258 AE-L, 69, 112, 306 AF, 62, 64, 66, 70 [AF activation], 271 AF area brackets, 11 AF assist...
... pack, 285, 287, 322, 365 [Battery info], 321 [Battery order], 287 [Beep], 281 Body cap, 5, 34, 368 419 Index Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in brackets ([ ]). Symbols K (Single-point AF), 64, 65 I(Dynamic-area AF), 64, 65, 269 H(Auto-area AF), 64, 65 S, 62, 68, 74...), 51 L (Preset manual), 127, 134 Numerics 1,005-segment RGB sensor, 126 3D color matrix metering II, 100, 101 3D-tracking, 64, 270 A AC adapter, 365 Accessories, 365 [Active D-Lighting], 165 [Active folder], 258 AE-L, 69, 112, 306 AF, 62, 64, 66, 70 [AF activation], 271 AF area brackets, 11 AF assist...