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...and Deleting Pictures in Guide Mode 39 Set up: Changing Camera Settings in Guide Mode 40 More on Photography (All Modes) 41 Focus ...41 Focus Mode...41 AF-Area Mode ...44 Focus Point Selection ...46 Focus Lock ...46 Manual Focus ...48 Image Quality and Size ...50 Image Quality ...50... Shutter Speed and Aperture 67 Mode P (Programmed Auto 68 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 69 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 70 Mode M (Manual)...71 Exposure ...74 Metering...74 Autoexposure Lock ...75 Exposure Compensation...76 Flash Compensation ...78 White Balance ...80 Fine-Tuning White Balance 82 Preset...
...and Deleting Pictures in Guide Mode 39 Set up: Changing Camera Settings in Guide Mode 40 More on Photography (All Modes) 41 Focus ...41 Focus Mode...41 AF-Area Mode ...44 Focus Point Selection ...46 Focus Lock ...46 Manual Focus ...48 Image Quality and Size ...50 Image Quality ...50... Shutter Speed and Aperture 67 Mode P (Programmed Auto 68 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 69 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 70 Mode M (Manual)...71 Exposure ...74 Metering...74 Autoexposure Lock ...75 Exposure Compensation...76 Flash Compensation ...78 White Balance ...80 Fine-Tuning White Balance 82 Preset...
D3000 User's Manual
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... auto (0 68): A-Aperture-priority auto Camera chooses shutter (0 70): Adjust aperture to your creative intent. increase depth-of flowers, insects, and other settings. Recommended for simple, point-andshoot photography. speeds to freeze action, M-Manual (0 71): Match slow shutter speeds to...focus. The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following modes: X ❚❚ GUIDE Mode g (0 35): Take and view pictures and adjust settings with the help of an on-screen guide. ❚❚ P, S, A, and M Modes Select these modes for first-time users of digital cameras...
... auto (0 68): A-Aperture-priority auto Camera chooses shutter (0 70): Adjust aperture to your creative intent. increase depth-of flowers, insects, and other settings. Recommended for simple, point-andshoot photography. speeds to freeze action, M-Manual (0 71): Match slow shutter speeds to...focus. The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following modes: X ❚❚ GUIDE Mode g (0 35): Take and view pictures and adjust settings with the help of an on-screen guide. ❚❚ P, S, A, and M Modes Select these modes for first-time users of digital cameras...
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... orientation R button Camera rotated 90° to shoot in tall (portrait) orientation 29 28 27 26 25 ... indicator 71 Exposure compensation indicator 77 Electronic rangefinder ....... 132 7 Auto-area AF indicator ........ 45 3D-tracking indicator........... 45 Focus point 46 8 Help icon 183 9 Flash mode 59 10 Exposure compensation ......76 11 Flash compensation 78 12 Number of ... "Beep" indicator 131 25 Picture Control 87 26 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 120 27 Manual flash indicator ....... 123 Flash compensation indicator for optional flash units ... 164 28 Date imprint indicator ....... ...
... orientation R button Camera rotated 90° to shoot in tall (portrait) orientation 29 28 27 26 25 ... indicator 71 Exposure compensation indicator 77 Electronic rangefinder ....... 132 7 Auto-area AF indicator ........ 45 3D-tracking indicator........... 45 Focus point 46 8 Help icon 183 9 Flash mode 59 10 Exposure compensation ......76 11 Flash compensation 78 12 Number of ... "Beep" indicator 131 25 Picture Control 87 26 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 120 27 Manual flash indicator ....... 123 Flash compensation indicator for optional flash units ... 164 28 Date imprint indicator ....... ...
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...index X Lens cap CPU contacts (0 158) Rear lens cap Focus ring (0 48, 191) Zoom ring 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. Slide the A-M switch to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm ... 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 autofocus motors. The lens generally used in the camera's bayonet mount (q). if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for illustrative purposes is ...
...index X Lens cap CPU contacts (0 158) Rear lens cap Focus ring (0 48, 191) Zoom ring 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. Slide the A-M switch to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm ... 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 autofocus motors. The lens generally used in the camera's bayonet mount (q). if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for illustrative purposes is ...
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... the subject and focusing in flash is charging. D Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off when the camera is securely mounted on... a tripod, but leave it much easier to vertical shake), making it on . Turn vibration reduction off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in a wide arc. If power to ON. Vibration reduction is disabled while the built-in both autofocus and manual...camera is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be blurred after the shutter is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of 55mm (Nikon...
... the subject and focusing in flash is charging. D Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off when the camera is securely mounted on... a tripod, but leave it much easier to vertical shake), making it on . Turn vibration reduction off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in a wide arc. If power to ON. Vibration reduction is disabled while the built-in both autofocus and manual...camera is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be blurred after the shutter is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of 55mm (Nikon...
D3000 User's Manual
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... can be adjusted automatically or manually (see "Focus Mode," below). z R button Information display P button 2 Display focus-mode options. zMore on Photography (All Modes) Focus Focus can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 46) or use focus lock to focus to place the cursor in the information display. Focus Mode Choose from automatic and manual focus modes. 1 Place the cursor...
... can be adjusted automatically or manually (see "Focus Mode," below). z R button Information display P button 2 Display focus-mode options. zMore on Photography (All Modes) Focus Focus can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 46) or use focus lock to focus to place the cursor in the information display. Focus Mode Choose from automatic and manual focus modes. 1 Place the cursor...
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... the subject. Camera focuses continuously while shutterrelease button is dominated by regular geometric patterns. In these conditions, or the in brightness. 42 The focus point contains objects at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. Example: a building is pressed halfway. Example: A field of windows in the shade. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 48). The focus point contains...
... the subject. Camera focuses continuously while shutterrelease button is dominated by regular geometric patterns. In these conditions, or the in brightness. 42 The focus point contains objects at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. Example: a building is pressed halfway. Example: A field of windows in the shade. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 48). The focus point contains...
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... assist the autofocus operation when the shutter- release button is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will not light: • During continuous-servo autofocus or manual focus • In shooting modes in .); A Focus Mode Focus mode can be selected from the shooting menu (0 119).
... assist the autofocus operation when the shutter- release button is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will not light: • During continuous-servo autofocus or manual focus • In shooting modes in .); A Focus Mode Focus mode can be selected from the shooting menu (0 119).
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.... 3 Choose an AF-area mode. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point manually (0 46), d Dynamic area but camera will focus based on original subject while shutter-release button is selected for focus mode. camera focuses on subject in selected focus point. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point using multi selector (0 46); A AF-Area Mode...
.... 3 Choose an AF-area mode. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point manually (0 46), d Dynamic area but camera will focus based on original subject while shutter-release button is selected for focus mode. camera focuses on subject in selected focus point. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point using multi selector (0 46); A AF-Area Mode...
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Press J to initiate focus. Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame. 1 Choose an AF-area mode other than e Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode (0 44). 1 Focus. If the camera is most effective when an option other than e Auto-area, you can...
Press J to initiate focus. Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame. 1 Choose an AF-area mode other than e Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode (0 44). 1 Focus. If the camera is most effective when an option other than e Auto-area, you can...
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...-S Lenses Users of the mode selected with manual override, MF priority), manual focus can also be selected by setting the lens focus-mode switch to MF (manual focus; 0 41). Photographs can be used in this manual for illustrative purposes; 0 191) can select manual focus simply by setting the camera focus mode to M. Manual Focus Manual focus can be taken at any time, even when the...
...-S Lenses Users of the mode selected with manual override, MF priority), manual focus can also be selected by setting the lens focus-mode switch to MF (manual focus; 0 41). Photographs can be used in this manual for illustrative purposes; 0 191) can select manual focus simply by setting the camera focus mode to M. Manual Focus Manual focus can be taken at any time, even when the...
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...from the focal plane mark on page 42, the in-focus indicator may sometimes be used to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in front of the 11 focus points). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the... lens focus ring until the in the viewfinder before shooting. Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body....
...from the focal plane mark on page 42, the in-focus indicator may sometimes be used to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in front of the 11 focus points). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the... lens focus ring until the in the viewfinder before shooting. Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body....
D3000 User's Manual
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... lens is performed. for the Image Dust Off option in manual focus mode, set to infinity manually. 129 The message shown at right will be displayed and "rEF" will automatically be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is mounted on the camera. When using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in the...
... lens is performed. for the Image Dust Off option in manual focus mode, set to infinity manually. 129 The message shown at right will be displayed and "rEF" will automatically be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is mounted on the camera. When using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in the...
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... exposure indicator in the viewfinder can not determine correct focus. note that this function is slightly in front of subject. Focus point is not available in manual focus mode (0 42; Indicator Description Indicator Description Camera in which the camera would be unable to determine whether the camera is correctly focused in shooting mode M, when the exposure indicator instead...
... exposure indicator in the viewfinder can not determine correct focus. note that this function is slightly in front of subject. Focus point is not available in manual focus mode (0 42; Indicator Description Indicator Description Camera in which the camera would be unable to determine whether the camera is correctly focused in shooting mode M, when the exposure indicator instead...
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...; AF-S or AF-I lens is not attached: use AF-S or AF-I lens or focus manually. • Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or focus lock (0 46, 48). • Camera is in l or m mode (0 30): select another mode. • AF-assist lamp does not light for AF-area mode: ...or turn on (0 122). • Shutter speed is slower than area shown in manual focus mode: focus manually (0 48). Final photo is slow to record photos: Turn noise reduction off or activate exposure meters (0 26). Camera is larger than 8 s: use ; In single-point, dynamic-area, or 3D-tracking...
...; AF-S or AF-I lens is not attached: use AF-S or AF-I lens or focus manually. • Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or focus lock (0 46, 48). • Camera is in l or m mode (0 30): select another mode. • AF-assist lamp does not light for AF-area mode: ...or turn on (0 122). • Shutter speed is slower than area shown in manual focus mode: focus manually (0 48). Final photo is slow to record photos: Turn noise reduction off or activate exposure meters (0 26). Camera is larger than 8 s: use ; In single-point, dynamic-area, or 3D-tracking...
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... supported. • Type G or D AF NIKKOR without built-in increments of 1 EV; l landscape; m sports; aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M) Exposure compensation -5 - +5 EV in autofocus motor: All functions except autofocus supported. Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal... lenses • AF-S or AF-I (continuous), E (self-timer), " (delayed remote), # (quick-response remote) Up to 3 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster, and other CPU lenses) • Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm...
... supported. • Type G or D AF NIKKOR without built-in increments of 1 EV; l landscape; m sports; aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M) Exposure compensation -5 - +5 EV in autofocus motor: All functions except autofocus supported. Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal... lenses • AF-S or AF-I (continuous), E (self-timer), " (delayed remote), # (quick-response remote) Up to 3 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster, and other CPU lenses) • Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm...
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...fill-flash is available when matrix or center-weighted metering is fully charged; continuous-servo AF (AF-C); Focus Autofocus Detection range Lens servo Focus point AF-area mode Focus lock Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with red-eye reduction, off ; fill-flash and red- Flash Color..., SB-27, and SB-22S • Distance-priority manual: Available with SB-900 and SB-800 Flash mode • i, k, p, n: Auto, auto with built-in flash or optional flash unit such as System (CLS) commander; blinks for digital SLR using 420-pixel RGB sensor are available with red-eye ...
...fill-flash is available when matrix or center-weighted metering is fully charged; continuous-servo AF (AF-C); Focus Autofocus Detection range Lens servo Focus point AF-area mode Focus lock Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with red-eye reduction, off ; fill-flash and red- Flash Color..., SB-27, and SB-22S • Distance-priority manual: Available with SB-900 and SB-800 Flash mode • i, k, p, n: Auto, auto with built-in flash or optional flash unit such as System (CLS) commander; blinks for digital SLR using 420-pixel RGB sensor are available with red-eye ...
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...notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that this manual at 18 mm; n 191 attaches as shown below) Nikon reserves the right to camera Zoom control Zoom adjusted by rotating separate zoom ring Focusing Autofocus ...with Silent Wave Motor; AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens Type G-type AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR lens with built-in CPU and Nikon bayonet mount Supported cameras Nikon digital SLR cameras...
...notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that this manual at 18 mm; n 191 attaches as shown below) Nikon reserves the right to camera Zoom control Zoom adjusted by rotating separate zoom ring Focusing Autofocus ...with Silent Wave Motor; AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens Type G-type AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR lens with built-in CPU and Nikon bayonet mount Supported cameras Nikon digital SLR cameras...
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... 105, 149 NEF (RAW) processing 149 Neutral (Set Picture Control)...... 87 Nikon Transfer 105, 106 No memory card 136 Noise reduction 122 Non-CPU lens...Playback menu 117 Playback zoom 99 Portrait (Set Picture Control)...... 87 Preset manual (White balance) 80, 83 Press the shutter-release button all the...72, 167 Remote on duration 131 Removing the lens from the camera 17 Reset setup options 125 Reset shooting options 119 Retouch menu ...format 125 In-focus indicator 28, 46, 49 Information 6, 92, 125 ISO sensitivity 62, 120 i-TTL 123 i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR 123 J JPEG...
... 105, 149 NEF (RAW) processing 149 Neutral (Set Picture Control)...... 87 Nikon Transfer 105, 106 No memory card 136 Noise reduction 122 Non-CPU lens...Playback menu 117 Playback zoom 99 Portrait (Set Picture Control)...... 87 Preset manual (White balance) 80, 83 Press the shutter-release button all the...72, 167 Remote on duration 131 Removing the lens from the camera 17 Reset setup options 125 Reset shooting options 119 Retouch menu ...format 125 In-focus indicator 28, 46, 49 Information 6, 92, 125 ISO sensitivity 62, 120 i-TTL 123 i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR 123 J JPEG...
Quick Start Guide
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...hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the D3000, see page 23 of the eleven focus points. Check to the two eyelets on camera, then rotate until lens clicks into outlet Battery Charging charging complete In-focus indicator 5.2 Smoothly press the shutterrelease button the rest of the User's Manual for information on ...0GB r Attach a lens. To delete the current photograph: Press O twice. See page 35 of the way down to g, you can be used with your Nikon digital camera can be displayed. Plug the quick charger in Hong Kong SB9G01(11) 6MB06811-01 Before You Begin z Unpack the...
...hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the D3000, see page 23 of the eleven focus points. Check to the two eyelets on camera, then rotate until lens clicks into outlet Battery Charging charging complete In-focus indicator 5.2 Smoothly press the shutterrelease button the rest of the User's Manual for information on ...0GB r Attach a lens. To delete the current photograph: Press O twice. See page 35 of the way down to g, you can be used with your Nikon digital camera can be displayed. Plug the quick charger in Hong Kong SB9G01(11) 6MB06811-01 Before You Begin z Unpack the...