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...Dial...4 The Viewfinder...5 The Information Display...6 The Command Dial ...8 The Power Switch...10 Camera Menus...11 Using Camera Menus ...12 First Steps ...14 Charge the Battery ...14 Insert the Battery ...15 Attach a Lens...16 Basic Setup...18 Insert a Memory Card...20 Format the Memory Card ...21 Adjust ...Viewfinder Focus ...23 Basic Photography and Playback 25 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 25 Step 1: Turn the Camera On 25 Step 2: Select i or j...
...Dial...4 The Viewfinder...5 The Information Display...6 The Command Dial ...8 The Power Switch...10 Camera Menus...11 Using Camera Menus ...12 First Steps ...14 Charge the Battery ...14 Insert the Battery ...15 Attach a Lens...16 Basic Setup...18 Insert a Memory Card...20 Format the Memory Card ...21 Adjust ...Viewfinder Focus ...23 Basic Photography and Playback 25 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 25 Step 1: Turn the Camera On 25 Step 2: Select i or j...
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...and X keep them where they will be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to other pages in this manual. XIntroduction Overview Thank you need... symbols and conventions are used: D This icon marks cautions; A This icon marks notes; THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Any accessories regularly used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera.
...and X keep them where they will be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to other pages in this manual. XIntroduction Overview Thank you need... symbols and conventions are used: D This icon marks cautions; A This icon marks notes; THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Any accessories regularly used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera.
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...) button ......... 58 Y (flash compensation) button 79 13 Eyelet for camera strap 14 Connector cover 15 E (self-timer) button 57 Fn (function) button ...........134 16 Mounting index 16 17 Lens release button 17 18 Mirror 172 19 Lens mount 49 20 BS-1 accessory shoe cover 162 21 Accessory shoe (for... optional flash unit 162 22 VIDEO-OUT connector........116 23 Reset switch 179 24 USB connector Connecting to a computer 106 Connecting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You...
...) button ......... 58 Y (flash compensation) button 79 13 Eyelet for camera strap 14 Connector cover 15 E (self-timer) button 57 Fn (function) button ...........134 16 Mounting index 16 17 Lens release button 17 18 Mirror 172 19 Lens mount 49 20 BS-1 accessory shoe cover 162 21 Accessory shoe (for... optional flash unit 162 22 VIDEO-OUT connector........116 23 Reset switch 179 24 USB connector Connecting to a computer 106 Connecting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You...
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...Slide the A-M switch to press the lensrelease button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for autofocus with manual priority). D Autofocus ...Autofocus is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR. The lens generally used in the camera's bayonet mount (q). Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is not available with other AF lenses. 16 A-M mode switch (see below)...
...Slide the A-M switch to press the lensrelease button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for autofocus with manual priority). D Autofocus ...Autofocus is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR. The lens generally used in the camera's bayonet mount (q). Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is not available with other AF lenses. 16 A-M mode switch (see below)...
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...the minimum setting (highest f-number). ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is active, the image in the viewfinder may be corrected by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on , the lens may rattle when shaken. To use vibration reduction, slide the... VR switch to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc. If power to OFF. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of 55mm (Nikon...
...the minimum setting (highest f-number). ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is active, the image in the viewfinder may be corrected by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on , the lens may rattle when shaken. To use vibration reduction, slide the... VR switch to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc. If power to OFF. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of 55mm (Nikon...
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... focus, use the diopter adjustment control to bring the subject into clear focus in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera Power switch on. When operating the control with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision. If necessary, viewfinder focus can... put your fingers or fingernails in your eye. Focus point A Adjusting Viewfinder Focus If you are in sharp focus. Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder. X 2 Focus the viewfinder. Check that the display in the viewfinder is equipped with...
... focus, use the diopter adjustment control to bring the subject into clear focus in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera Power switch on. When operating the control with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision. If necessary, viewfinder focus can... put your fingers or fingernails in your eye. Focus point A Adjusting Viewfinder Focus If you are in sharp focus. Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder. X 2 Focus the viewfinder. Check that the display in the viewfinder is equipped with...
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Remove the lens cap and turn on, the battery is exhausted and must be recharged). Check the battery level in the information display or the viewfinder (if the monitor is off ) mode. if the monitor does not turn the camera on . d d (blinks) Description Battery fully charged. Battery partially...Playback "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes) This section describes how to take photographs with the flash off while leaving the camera in control of other settings, rotate the mode dial to j to shooting conditions, and s in which the majority of settings are controlled ...
Remove the lens cap and turn on, the battery is exhausted and must be recharged). Check the battery level in the information display or the viewfinder (if the monitor is off ) mode. if the monitor does not turn the camera on . d d (blinks) Description Battery fully charged. Battery partially...Playback "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes) This section describes how to take photographs with the flash off while leaving the camera in control of other settings, rotate the mode dial to j to shooting conditions, and s in which the majority of settings are controlled ...
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...focus points. Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in at right when framing photographs in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your upper body stable. Otherwise, rotate the mode dial to keep your left. When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip ... 2: Select i or j Mode To shoot where use of a tripod is recommended. 2 Frame the photograph. Mode dial j mode i mode Step 3: Frame the Photograph 1 Ready the camera. s Focus point 27 Hold the camera as shown at least one foot half a pace ahead of the other to i.
...focus points. Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in at right when framing photographs in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your upper body stable. Otherwise, rotate the mode dial to keep your left. When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip ... 2: Select i or j Mode To shoot where use of a tripod is recommended. 2 Frame the photograph. Mode dial j mode i mode Step 3: Frame the Photograph 1 Ready the camera. s Focus point 27 Hold the camera as shown at least one foot half a pace ahead of the other to i.
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...Camera unable to focus. If the subject is complete, the selected focus points will be displayed in the viewfinder. 28 Zoom in focus. When the focus operation is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light. 2 Check the indicators in the viewfinder. A Using a Zoom Lens... Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the lens focal length scale index to zoom in, shorter focal lengths to zoom out). In-focus indicator Buffer capacity While the ...
...Camera unable to focus. If the subject is complete, the selected focus points will be displayed in the viewfinder. 28 Zoom in focus. When the focus operation is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light. 2 Check the indicators in the viewfinder. A Using a Zoom Lens... Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the lens focal length scale index to zoom in, shorter focal lengths to zoom out). In-focus indicator Buffer capacity While the ...
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Creative Photography (Scene Modes) The camera offers a choice of depth. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, ... is poor. 30 The built-in daylight. Use for portraits with soft, naturallooking skin tones. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is recommended to lend the composition a sense of "scene" modes. use of a tripod is used, background details will be selected with the mode Mode dial...
Creative Photography (Scene Modes) The camera offers a choice of depth. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, ... is poor. 30 The built-in daylight. Use for portraits with soft, naturallooking skin tones. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is recommended to lend the composition a sense of "scene" modes. use of a tripod is used, background details will be selected with the mode Mode dial...
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... main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light. p Child n Close Up Use for snapshots of flowers, insects, s and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close -up shots of children.
... main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light. p Child n Close Up Use for snapshots of flowers, insects, s and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close -up shots of children.
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... Off has been selected for the AF-assist option in the shooting menu (0 122) The illuminator has a range of 18-200 mm and remove the lens hood. z A The Beep Speaker The Beep option in which the AF-assist illuminator can not be selected from the shooting menu (0 119). release button is... halfway. The AF-assist illuminator will light AF-assist illuminator automatically to turn the beep speaker on or off. 43 when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of about 0.5-3.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.);
... Off has been selected for the AF-assist option in the shooting menu (0 122) The illuminator has a range of 18-200 mm and remove the lens hood. z A The Beep Speaker The Beep option in which the AF-assist illuminator can not be selected from the shooting menu (0 119). release button is... halfway. The AF-assist illuminator will light AF-assist illuminator automatically to turn the beep speaker on or off. 43 when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of about 0.5-3.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.);
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...manual for illustrative purposes; 0 191) can select manual focus simply by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; 0 41). If the lens is equipped with the lens. 48 To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder ...lenses (including the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens used when you are not using an AF-S or AF-I lens or when autofocus does not produce the desired results (0 42). 1 Set the lens focus-mode switch. A M/A If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override, MF priority), manual focus ...
...manual for illustrative purposes; 0 191) can select manual focus simply by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; 0 41). If the lens is equipped with the lens. 48 To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder ...lenses (including the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens used when you are not using an AF-S or AF-I lens or when autofocus does not produce the desired results (0 42). 1 Set the lens focus-mode switch. A M/A If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override, MF priority), manual focus ...
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... subject in the selected focus point is in the viewfinder before shooting. Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body. The distance between your subject and the camera, measure from any of or behind the subject (0 132). 49 confirm focus in front of the 11 focus points...). ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be selected ...
... subject in the selected focus point is in the viewfinder before shooting. Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body. The distance between your subject and the camera, measure from any of or behind the subject (0 132). 49 confirm focus in front of the 11 focus points...). ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be selected ...
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.... Red-eye reduction lamp lights before shutter closes, creating a stream of 0.6 m (2 ft.) and can be used with the built-in flash, see page 160. Remove lens hoods to choose the flash mode). + M button Command dial Information display A The Built-in Flash For information on the previous page may be used for...
.... Red-eye reduction lamp lights before shutter closes, creating a stream of 0.6 m (2 ft.) and can be used with the built-in flash, see page 160. Remove lens hoods to choose the flash mode). + M button Command dial Information display A The Built-in Flash For information on the previous page may be used for...
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... for best results. D Lens Aperture Rings When using a CPU lens equipped with different combinations of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description P Programmed auto (0 68) Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Shutter speed Aperture Fast shutter speed (1/1,600 s) Slow shutter... (0 158), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring. camera selects shutter speed for best results. Set shutter speed to freeze or blur motion. tP, S, A, and M Modes Shutter Speed and ...
... for best results. D Lens Aperture Rings When using a CPU lens equipped with different combinations of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description P Programmed auto (0 68) Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Shutter speed Aperture Fast shutter speed (1/1,600 s) Slow shutter... (0 158), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring. camera selects shutter speed for best results. Set shutter speed to freeze or blur motion. tP, S, A, and M Modes Shutter Speed and ...
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... a photograph, focus, and shoot. 70 Aperture is shown in landscape photographs to choose the desired aperture from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens. Small apertures (high f-numbers) increase depth of the main subject. Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the...
... a photograph, focus, and shoot. 70 Aperture is shown in landscape photographs to choose the desired aperture from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens. Small apertures (high f-numbers) increase depth of the main subject. Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the...
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..." to M. Aperture is selected, the exposure indicator in manual exposure mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to hold the shutter open indefinitely for the lens. A The Exposure Indicator If a CPU lens is attached and a shutter speed other than "bulb" or "time" is selected by over -exposed at current settings. If the limits of...
..." to M. Aperture is selected, the exposure indicator in manual exposure mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to hold the shutter open indefinitely for the lens. A The Exposure Indicator If a CPU lens is attached and a shutter speed other than "bulb" or "time" is selected by over -exposed at current settings. If the limits of...
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...in full-frame playback. D-L I SO, NORM ACT. EXP. JPG 15/04/2009 10: 02 : 27 NORMAL 3872x2592 File information 1/ 12 NIKON D3000 1/ 250 F11 100 -1. 3 +1. 0 35mm AUTO A6, M1 100D3000 DSC_0001. JPG 15/04/2009 10 : 02 : 27 NORMAL 3872x2592 ... Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as shown below. D-L I KON D3000 1/12 Highlights MTR, SPD, AP. SATURAT ION : 0 HUE : 0 N I KON D3000 1/12 Shooting data 2 N I KON D3000 1/ 12 RGB histogram Hi gh l i ghts N I GHT. MODE, I GHT. D-L I SO FOCAL LENGTH LENS AF / VR FLASH MODE, : , 1/ 250 ,F11 : , 100 : ...
...in full-frame playback. D-L I SO, NORM ACT. EXP. JPG 15/04/2009 10: 02 : 27 NORMAL 3872x2592 File information 1/ 12 NIKON D3000 1/ 250 F11 100 -1. 3 +1. 0 35mm AUTO A6, M1 100D3000 DSC_0001. JPG 15/04/2009 10 : 02 : 27 NORMAL 3872x2592 ... Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as shown below. D-L I KON D3000 1/12 Highlights MTR, SPD, AP. SATURAT ION : 0 HUE : 0 N I KON D3000 1/12 Shooting data 2 N I KON D3000 1/ 12 RGB histogram Hi gh l i ghts N I GHT. MODE, I GHT. D-L I SO FOCAL LENGTH LENS AF / VR FLASH MODE, : , 1/ 250 ,F11 : , 100 : ...
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..., 30, 67 ISO sensitivity 2 62 5 Exposure compensation 76 6 Focal length 161 7 Lens data 8 Focus mode 41, 48 Lens VR (vibration reduction) 3 17 9 Flash mode 59 Flash compensation 78 10 Camera name 11 Frame number/total number of images Hi gh l i ghts N I KON D3000 1/12 4 5 * Displayed only if Highlights is selected for Display mode (0 118...
..., 30, 67 ISO sensitivity 2 62 5 Exposure compensation 76 6 Focal length 161 7 Lens data 8 Focus mode 41, 48 Lens VR (vibration reduction) 3 17 9 Flash mode 59 Flash compensation 78 10 Camera name 11 Frame number/total number of images Hi gh l i ghts N I KON D3000 1/12 4 5 * Displayed only if Highlights is selected for Display mode (0 118...