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... I use ? How do I reset file numbering to 1? What memory cards can I get help for my camera? Key phrase 0 The DK-5 eyepiece cap 55 Approved memory cards 167 Compatible lenses 157 Optional flash units 162 Accessories 166 Cleaning 169 Servicing 169 v How do with the eyepiece cap? What software is available for servicing...
... I use ? How do I reset file numbering to 1? What memory cards can I get help for my camera? Key phrase 0 The DK-5 eyepiece cap 55 Approved memory cards 167 Compatible lenses 157 Optional flash units 162 Accessories 166 Cleaning 169 Servicing 169 v How do with the eyepiece cap? What software is available for servicing...
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B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 124 Reset Setup Options...125 LCD Brightness ...125 Info Display Format ...125 Auto Info Display ...127 Video Mode ...127 Time Zone and Date...127 ......149 Quick Retouch ...150 Color Outline...150 Miniature Effect...150 Stop-Motion Movie...151 Before and After...154 m Recent Settings...155 Technical Notes 157 Compatible Lenses...157 Compatible CPU Lenses ...157 Compatible Non-CPU...
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 124 Reset Setup Options...125 LCD Brightness ...125 Info Display Format ...125 Auto Info Display ...127 Video Mode ...127 Time Zone and Date...127 ......149 Quick Retouch ...150 Color Outline...150 Miniature Effect...150 Stop-Motion Movie...151 Before and After...154 m Recent Settings...155 Technical Notes 157 Compatible Lenses...157 Compatible CPU Lenses ...157 Compatible Non-CPU...
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.... D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is used . 1 A This icon marks notes; D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to the camera. XIntroduction Overview Thank you need, the following symbols and conventions are used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. To get...
.... D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is used . 1 A This icon marks notes; D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to the camera. XIntroduction Overview Thank you need, the following symbols and conventions are used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. To get...
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... is removed. Being careful not to A (autofocus; Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with autofocus motors. A-M mode switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 17) 3 Attach the...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 other AF lenses. 16 Focal length index Focal length scale Mounting index X Lens cap CPU contacts (0 158) Rear...
... is removed. Being careful not to A (autofocus; Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with autofocus motors. A-M mode switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 17) 3 Attach the...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 other AF lenses. 16 Focal length index Focal length scale Mounting index X Lens cap CPU contacts (0 158) Rear...
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❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is charging. After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR), X which reduces blur caused by approximately 3...focusing in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of 55mm (Nikon measurements; If power to ON. D CPU Lenses with the user and shooting conditions). D Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens...
❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is charging. After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR), X which reduces blur caused by approximately 3...focusing in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of 55mm (Nikon measurements; If power to ON. D CPU Lenses with the user and shooting conditions). D Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens...
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...to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye to the viewfinder, be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 166). 23 If necessary, viewfinder focus can be careful not to focus the camera. Check that the display in the viewfinder is equipped with your eye. Focus point A Adjusting Viewfinder ...Focus If you are in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera Power switch on. When operating the control with diopter adjustment to bring the subject into clear focus in vision. With the...
...to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye to the viewfinder, be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 166). 23 If necessary, viewfinder focus can be careful not to focus the camera. Check that the display in the viewfinder is equipped with your eye. Focus point A Adjusting Viewfinder ...Focus If you are in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera Power switch on. When operating the control with diopter adjustment to bring the subject into clear focus in vision. With the...
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...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. z A AF-S Lenses Users of the mode selected with manual override, MF priority), manual focus can also be used in focus. Focus can then be taken at any... time, even when the image is in this manual for illustrative purposes; 0 191) can select manual focus simply by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; 0 41). A M/A If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with the lens. 48 Manual Focus Manual focus can be selected by ...
...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. z A AF-S Lenses Users of the mode selected with manual override, MF priority), manual focus can also be used in focus. Focus can then be taken at any... time, even when the image is in this manual for illustrative purposes; 0 191) can select manual focus simply by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; 0 41). A M/A If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with the lens. 48 Manual Focus Manual focus can be selected by ...
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... with moving light sources (below at night or under low light. If this produces with the built-in flash. The flash modes listed on the lenses that can be used again after it has been used in the macro range of light behind moving light sources is back-lit. • SLOW... after a short pause. Remove lens hoods to capture background lighting at left). Red-eye reduction lamp lights before shutter closes, creating a stream of macro zoom lenses.
... with moving light sources (below at night or under low light. If this produces with the built-in flash. The flash modes listed on the lenses that can be used again after it has been used in the macro range of light behind moving light sources is back-lit. • SLOW... after a short pause. Remove lens hoods to capture background lighting at left). Red-eye reduction lamp lights before shutter closes, creating a stream of macro zoom lenses.
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...offer different degrees of shutter speed and aperture. D Lens Aperture Rings When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring (0 158), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Fast shutter speeds ...small apertures blur moving objects and bring both shutter speed and aperture. S Shutter-priority auto (0 69) User chooses shutter speed; camera selects shutter speed for best results. t M Manual (0 71) User controls both foreground and background into focus. Recommended for snapshots...
...offer different degrees of shutter speed and aperture. D Lens Aperture Rings When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring (0 158), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Fast shutter speeds ...small apertures blur moving objects and bring both shutter speed and aperture. S Shutter-priority auto (0 69) User chooses shutter speed; camera selects shutter speed for best results. t M Manual (0 71) User controls both foreground and background into focus. Recommended for snapshots...
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...automatically). 1 Place the cursor in the information display. M Centerweighted Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to place the cursor in the information display. recommended when using filters with type G or D lenses (0 158), range information (3D color matrix metering II; Ensures... to meter a wide area of the following options and press J. Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering II, which does not include 3D range information). Classic meter for AF-area...
...automatically). 1 Place the cursor in the information display. M Centerweighted Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to place the cursor in the information display. recommended when using filters with type G or D lenses (0 158), range information (3D color matrix metering II; Ensures... to meter a wide area of the following options and press J. Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering II, which does not include 3D range information). Classic meter for AF-area...
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... A See Also See page 161 for i the shooting modes in which the AF-assist illuminator can be taken. See page 176 for restrictions on the lenses that performed when On is selected, and does not apply to noise caused by slow shutter speeds. If Off is selected, noise reduction will blink... If On is selected and lighting is poor, the built-in AF-assist illuminator (0 43) will be processed to reduce noise. The camera may not be performed if the camera is turned off before processing is complete. the amount of the memory buffer will not be able to focus using autofocus when...
... A See Also See page 161 for i the shooting modes in which the AF-assist illuminator can be taken. See page 176 for restrictions on the lenses that performed when On is selected, and does not apply to noise caused by slow shutter speeds. If Off is selected, noise reduction will blink... If On is selected and lighting is poor, the built-in AF-assist illuminator (0 43) will be processed to reduce noise. The camera may not be performed if the camera is turned off before processing is complete. the amount of the memory buffer will not be able to focus using autofocus when...
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...-off reference data. Reference images can be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at right will not turn off when the shutter-release button is too bright or too dark, the camera may be viewed using computer imaging software. Option Description (all times are set...4s 4s Long 20 s 20 s Auto meter-off timers are approximate) Auto-off 4s 8s 1 min. The monitor turns off automatically when the camera is connected to the Playback/menus, Image review, and Auto meter-off timers. A Auto off Timers The exposure meters will be displayed. 3 Acquire...
...-off reference data. Reference images can be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at right will not turn off when the shutter-release button is too bright or too dark, the camera may be viewed using computer imaging software. Option Description (all times are set...4s 4s Long 20 s 20 s Auto meter-off timers are approximate) Auto-off 4s 8s 1 min. The monitor turns off automatically when the camera is connected to the Playback/menus, Image review, and Auto meter-off timers. A Auto off Timers The exposure meters will be displayed. 3 Acquire...
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...LM AF rangefinder) MF modes; A Identifying AF-S and AF-I Lenses AF-S lenses have names beginning with AF-S, AF-I CPU lenses only; IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used with shifting or tilting. 4 The camera's exposure metering and flash control systems may be used . Focus ... f/2.8, AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 (New), or AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 lenses are listed below: Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory MF (with AF-I lenses to get the most from your camera. Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses. 2 Spot metering meters selected focus point (0 74). 3 Can...
...LM AF rangefinder) MF modes; A Identifying AF-S and AF-I Lenses AF-S lenses have names beginning with AF-S, AF-I CPU lenses only; IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used with shifting or tilting. 4 The camera's exposure metering and flash control systems may be used . Focus ... f/2.8, AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 (New), or AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 lenses are listed below: Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory MF (with AF-I lenses to get the most from your camera. Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses. 2 Spot metering meters selected focus point (0 74). 3 Can...
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CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens A Lens f-number The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. n 158 Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. A Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of the lens.
CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens A Lens f-number The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. n 158 Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. A Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of the lens.
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...120mm f/4 - ✔ ✔ - ✔ 2, 3 - Some non-CPU lenses can not be used ; PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment 6 - ✔1 ✔ - ✔2 - Camera setting Focus Mode Metering MF (with shifting or tilting. 5 With maximum effective aperture of...Nikon Series E lenses - ✔1 ✔ - ✔2 - D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can be used in mode M. Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU lenses may only be used with the D3000: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses...
...120mm f/4 - ✔ ✔ - ✔ 2, 3 - Some non-CPU lenses can not be used ; PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment 6 - ✔1 ✔ - ✔2 - Camera setting Focus Mode Metering MF (with shifting or tilting. 5 With maximum effective aperture of...Nikon Series E lenses - ✔1 ✔ - ✔2 - D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can be used in mode M. Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU lenses may only be used with the D3000: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses...
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.... 11 in. 2.5 m/8 ft. 2in. 2.0 m/6 ft. 7 in. 3.0 m/9 ft. 10 in the viewfinder with some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens, while lenses that block the subject's view of the redeye reduction lamp may be unable to light the entire subject with the AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G..., although in some cases the flash may be unable to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum range of 60 cm and can be used with lenses with red-eye reduction. D The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom...
.... 11 in. 2.5 m/8 ft. 2in. 2.0 m/6 ft. 7 in. 3.0 m/9 ft. 10 in the viewfinder with some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens, while lenses that block the subject's view of the redeye reduction lamp may be unable to light the entire subject with the AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G..., although in some cases the flash may be unable to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum range of 60 cm and can be used with lenses with red-eye reduction. D The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom...
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... angle of the lens by multiplying the focal length of a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. The size of the area exposed by the D3000, in 35mm format can be calculated by about 1.5. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D3000 in contrast, is 23.6 × 15.8 mm, meaning that of ...the D3000. Picture size (35mm format) (36 × 24 mm) Lens Picture diagonal...
... angle of the lens by multiplying the focal length of a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. The size of the area exposed by the D3000, in 35mm format can be calculated by about 1.5. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D3000 in contrast, is 23.6 × 15.8 mm, meaning that of ...the D3000. Picture size (35mm format) (36 × 24 mm) Lens Picture diagonal...
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... at ISO sensitivities between 100 and 1600. Set flash unit to select flash mode. The D3000 is disabled. In i-TTL, use the flash panel or bounce adapter provided with AF-S VR... Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lenses only. 4 Available when camera is used to A (non-TTL auto flash). 3 Autofocus is automatically set flash compensation,... M, lower built-in flash, and use other than j, the flash will appear in the monitor. D Notes on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. Flash unit SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-30, SB-27 2, SB-22S, SB-23, SB-29 3,...
... at ISO sensitivities between 100 and 1600. Set flash unit to select flash mode. The D3000 is disabled. In i-TTL, use the flash panel or bounce adapter provided with AF-S VR... Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lenses only. 4 Available when camera is used to A (non-TTL auto flash). 3 Autofocus is automatically set flash compensation,... M, lower built-in flash, and use other than j, the flash will appear in the monitor. D Notes on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. Flash unit SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-30, SB-27 2, SB-22S, SB-23, SB-29 3,...
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... flash units, the camera AF-assist illuminator is not available with the focus points shown in gray. 17-105 mm 106-135 mm • SB-800, SB-600 and SU-800: With 24-105 mm AF lenses, AFassist illumination is used for all focus points; with 17-135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus...
... flash units, the camera AF-assist illuminator is not available with the focus points shown in gray. 17-105 mm 106-135 mm • SB-800, SB-600 and SU-800: With 24-105 mm AF lenses, AFassist illumination is used for all focus points; with 17-135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus...
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...batteries can also be achieved with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D3000 can not be used). Use Nikon filters; Use eyepiece correction lenses only if the desired focus can not be used. Use for the D3000. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (0 14-15): Additional EN-EL9a... a filter is not recommended when the subject is framed against a bright light, or when a bright light source is required to connect the camera to the lens (for details. interchange. The rubber eyecup can be used to recharge EN-EL9a and sources EN-EL9 batteries. • Power...
...batteries can also be achieved with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D3000 can not be used). Use Nikon filters; Use eyepiece correction lenses only if the desired focus can not be used. Use for the D3000. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (0 14-15): Additional EN-EL9a... a filter is not recommended when the subject is framed against a bright light, or when a bright light source is required to connect the camera to the lens (for details. interchange. The rubber eyecup can be used to recharge EN-EL9a and sources EN-EL9 batteries. • Power...