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...-DC4 strap • Warranty • User's Manual (this guide) • Quick Guide • Software Installation Guide • Software Suite CD-ROM • Registration card (U. Memory cards are sold separately. • D300S digital camera • BF-1A body • BM-8 monitor (0 3) cap cover (0 16) (0 26, 355) • BS-1 accessory shoe cover (0 347) • EN-EL3e • MH...
...-DC4 strap • Warranty • User's Manual (this guide) • Quick Guide • Software Installation Guide • Software Suite CD-ROM • Registration card (U. Memory cards are sold separately. • D300S digital camera • BF-1A body • BM-8 monitor (0 3) cap cover (0 16) (0 26, 355) • BS-1 accessory shoe cover (0 347) • EN-EL3e • MH...
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...sensor? Key phrase 0 Viewfinder focus 36 Monitor off delay 274 Auto meter off ? How do I adjust focus separately for using two memory cards? Can I tell if the camera is level? How do I use the monitor as a viewfinder? Can I record photographs using this "question and answer" index. ... Controls 154 Active D-Lighting 164 3D-tracking 265 Virtual horizon 311 AF fine tune 312 Cleaning the low-pass filter 358 ❚❚ Camera Setup Question How do I shoot movies? How do I keep the monitor from turning off? How do I take high-quality NEF (...
...sensor? Key phrase 0 Viewfinder focus 36 Monitor off delay 274 Auto meter off ? How do I adjust focus separately for using two memory cards? Can I tell if the camera is level? How do I use the monitor as a viewfinder? Can I record photographs using this "question and answer" index. ... Controls 154 Active D-Lighting 164 3D-tracking 265 Virtual horizon 311 AF fine tune 312 Cleaning the low-pass filter 358 ❚❚ Camera Setup Question How do I shoot movies? How do I keep the monitor from turning off? How do I take high-quality NEF (...
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...keep the file number from being reset when I insert a new memory card? How do I reset file numbering to ensure optimal exposure? How can I take with the selftimer? Can I choose the focus point? Can I control how the camera focuses? Can I take a lot of photographs quickly? Question ...about the battery? Key phrase 0 Battery info 307 File number sequence 277 Cleaning the camera 357 ❚❚ Taking Photographs Question How many more shots can I get more photos on the memory card? Can the ISO sensitivity I change the frame advance rate? How do I keep ...
...keep the file number from being reset when I insert a new memory card? How do I reset file numbering to ensure optimal exposure? How can I take with the selftimer? Can I choose the focus point? Can I control how the camera focuses? Can I take a lot of photographs quickly? Question ...about the battery? Key phrase 0 Battery info 307 File number sequence 277 Cleaning the camera 357 ❚❚ Taking Photographs Question How many more shots can I get more photos on the memory card? Can the ISO sensitivity I change the frame advance rate? How do I keep ...
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How do I print photographs? Can I print the date on TV? Key phrase 0 Approved memory cards 393 Compatible lenses 340 Optional flash units 347 Other accessories 355 Other accessories 352 ix How do I use? How do I copy photos...Printing photographs 228 Printing via USB 229 Time stamp 231 Print set (DPOF) 237 ❚❚ Optional Accessories Question What memory cards can I print photos without a computer? What software is available for my camera? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I view my photos in High Definition? Can I use ? What lenses ...
How do I print photographs? Can I print the date on TV? Key phrase 0 Approved memory cards 393 Compatible lenses 340 Optional flash units 347 Other accessories 355 Other accessories 352 ix How do I use? How do I copy photos...Printing photographs 228 Printing via USB 229 Time stamp 231 Print set (DPOF) 237 ❚❚ Optional Accessories Question What memory cards can I print photos without a computer? What software is available for my camera? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I view my photos in High Definition? Can I use ? What lenses ...
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...12 The BM-8 Monitor Cover 16 Tutorial 17 Camera Menus 18 Using Camera Menus 19 Help ...21 First Steps 22 Charge the Battery 22 Insert the Battery 24 Attach a Lens 26 Basic Setup 28 Insert a Memory Card 31 Format the Memory Card 34 Adjust Viewfinder Focus 36 Basic Photography and ...Playback 37 Turn the Camera On 37 Adjust Camera Settings 40 Ready the Camera 42 Focus and Shoot 43 Viewing Photographs 45 x
...12 The BM-8 Monitor Cover 16 Tutorial 17 Camera Menus 18 Using Camera Menus 19 Help ...21 First Steps 22 Charge the Battery 22 Insert the Battery 24 Attach a Lens 26 Basic Setup 28 Insert a Memory Card 31 Format the Memory Card 34 Adjust Viewfinder Focus 36 Basic Photography and ...Playback 37 Turn the Camera On 37 Adjust Camera Settings 40 Ready the Camera 42 Focus and Shoot 43 Viewing Photographs 45 x
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Deleting Unwanted Photographs 46 Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View) 47 Framing Photographs in the Monitor 48 Recording and Viewing Movies 57 Recording Movies 58 Viewing Movies 63 Editing Movies 64 Image Recording Options 67 Image Quality 68 Image Size 71 Using Two Memory Cards 72 Focus 73 Focus Mode 74 AF-Area Mode 76 Focus Point Selection 78 Focus Lock 80 Manual Focus 83 Release Mode 85 Choosing a Release Mode 86 Continuous Mode 88 Self-Timer Mode 91 Mirror up Mode 93 xi
Deleting Unwanted Photographs 46 Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View) 47 Framing Photographs in the Monitor 48 Recording and Viewing Movies 57 Recording Movies 58 Viewing Movies 63 Editing Movies 64 Image Recording Options 67 Image Quality 68 Image Size 71 Using Two Memory Cards 72 Focus 73 Focus Mode 74 AF-Area Mode 76 Focus Point Selection 78 Focus Lock 80 Manual Focus 83 Release Mode 85 Choosing a Release Mode 86 Continuous Mode 88 Self-Timer Mode 91 Mirror up Mode 93 xi
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...: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 296 f8: Customize Command Dials 297 f9: Release Button to Use Dial 298 f10: No Memory Card 299 f11: Reverse Indicators 299 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 300 Format Memory Card 301 LCD Brightness 301 Video Mode 301 HDMI 302 Time Zone and Date 302 Language 303 Image Comment 303 Auto...
...: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 296 f8: Customize Command Dials 297 f9: Release Button to Use Dial 298 f10: No Memory Card 299 f11: Reverse Indicators 299 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 300 Format Memory Card 301 LCD Brightness 301 Video Mode 301 HDMI 302 Time Zone and Date 302 Language 303 Image Comment 303 Auto...
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Technical Notes 339 Compatible Lenses 340 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 347 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 348 Other Accessories 352 Caring for the Camera 357 Storage 357 Cleaning 357 The Low-Pass Filter 358 "Clean Now 358 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown 359 Manual Cleaning 361 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 364 Defaults 368 Exposure Program 372 Troubleshooting 373 Error Messages 378 Specifications 385 Approved Memory Cards 393 Memory Card Capacity 394 Battery Life 396 Index...398 xvii
Technical Notes 339 Compatible Lenses 340 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 347 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 348 Other Accessories 352 Caring for the Camera 357 Storage 357 Cleaning 357 The Low-Pass Filter 358 "Clean Now 358 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown 359 Manual Cleaning 361 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 364 Defaults 368 Exposure Program 372 Troubleshooting 373 Error Messages 378 Specifications 385 Approved Memory Cards 393 Memory Card Capacity 394 Battery Life 396 Index...398 xvii
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...for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Disposing of personal image data. Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with this product is to be collected separately. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme... injury when physically destroying data storage devices. Notices for Customers in Europe This symbol indicates that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Care should be recovered from discarded storage ...
...for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Disposing of personal image data. Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with this product is to be collected separately. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme... injury when physically destroying data storage devices. Notices for Customers in Europe This symbol indicates that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Care should be recovered from discarded storage ...
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12 14 3 4 X 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Diopter adjustment control......... 36 8 Memory card slot cover 31 2 Metering selector 103 9 Focus selector lock 78 3 A (AE/AF lock) 10 Memory card access lamp .....33, 44 button 80, 81, 296 11 AF-area mode selector 76 4 B (AF-ON) button ....... 50, 59, 75 12 Speaker 63, 64 5 Main command dial 297 13 R (info) button 12 6 Multi selector 19 14 a (live view) button........ 49, 52, 58 7 Multi selector center button 19, 59, 63, 291 7
12 14 3 4 X 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Diopter adjustment control......... 36 8 Memory card slot cover 31 2 Metering selector 103 9 Focus selector lock 78 3 A (AE/AF lock) 10 Memory card access lamp .....33, 44 button 80, 81, 296 11 AF-area mode selector 76 4 B (AF-ON) button ....... 50, 59, 75 12 Speaker 63, 64 5 Main command dial 297 13 R (info) button 12 6 Multi selector 19 14 a (live view) button........ 49, 52, 58 7 Multi selector center button 19, 59, 63, 291 7
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sTutorial This section describes how to use the camera menus, how to ready the camera for use, and how to take your first pictures and play s them back. Camera Menus 18 Using Camera Menus 19 Help ...21 First Steps 22 Charge the Battery 22 Insert the Battery 24 Attach a Lens 26 Basic Setup 28 Insert a Memory Card 31 Format the Memory Card 34 Adjust Viewfinder Focus 36 Basic Photography and Playback 37 Turn the Camera On 37 Adjust Camera Settings 40 Ready the Camera 42 Focus and Shoot 43 Viewing Photographs 45 Deleting Unwanted Photographs 46 17
sTutorial This section describes how to use the camera menus, how to ready the camera for use, and how to take your first pictures and play s them back. Camera Menus 18 Using Camera Menus 19 Help ...21 First Steps 22 Charge the Battery 22 Insert the Battery 24 Attach a Lens 26 Basic Setup 28 Insert a Memory Card 31 Format the Memory Card 34 Adjust Viewfinder Focus 36 Basic Photography and Playback 37 Turn the Camera On 37 Adjust Camera Settings 40 Ready the Camera 42 Focus and Shoot 43 Viewing Photographs 45 Deleting Unwanted Photographs 46 17
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Insert a Memory Card The camera has two memory card slots, one for Type I CompactFlash memory cards (Type II cards and microdrives can not be used) and another for Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (memory cards are available separately; 0 393). Power switch s D Inserting and Removing Memory Cards Always turn the camera off . When the memory card is fully inserted, the eject button will pop up (w) and the green access lamp...
Insert a Memory Card The camera has two memory card slots, one for Type I CompactFlash memory cards (Type II cards and microdrives can not be used) and another for Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (memory cards are available separately; 0 393). Power switch s D Inserting and Removing Memory Cards Always turn the camera off . When the memory card is fully inserted, the eject button will pop up (w) and the green access lamp...
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... on page 34. 4 Close the card slot cover. A Using Two Memory Cards See page 72 for the affected card will blink (0 381). Control panel Information display 32 If the memory card is in the camera. If this is the first time the memory card will light briefly. 2GB SD card slot Access lamp s D Inserting Memory Cards Inserting memory cards upside down or backwards could...
... on page 34. 4 Close the card slot cover. A Using Two Memory Cards See page 72 for the affected card will blink (0 381). Control panel Information display 32 If the memory card is in the camera. If this is the first time the memory card will light briefly. 2GB SD card slot Access lamp s D Inserting Memory Cards Inserting memory cards upside down or backwards could...
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... damage the camera or memory card. Confirm that the access lamp is off and turn the camera off . Failure to eject it (q). Access lamp s 4GB CompactFlash memory cards: Open the memory card slot cover and press the eject button (q) to partially eject the card (w). ❚❚ Removing Memory Cards 1 Turn the camera off . 2 Remove the memory card. Do not push on the memory card while pressing...
... damage the camera or memory card. Confirm that the access lamp is off and turn the camera off . Failure to eject it (q). Access lamp s 4GB CompactFlash memory cards: Open the memory card slot cover and press the eject button (q) to partially eject the card (w). ❚❚ Removing Memory Cards 1 Turn the camera off . 2 Remove the memory card. Do not push on the memory card while pressing...
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s 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Press the Q buttons. If two memory cards are inserted, the primary card slot (0 72) will be formatted before proceeding (0 224). To exit without formatting the memory card, wait until a blinking C appears in the shutter-speed displays in other than the Q (I and ...rotating the main command dial. you wish to keep to format the memory card. Format the Memory Card Memory cards must be selected; Press the Q (I and O) buttons. 3 Press the Q buttons again. Do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting. 34 O ...
s 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Press the Q buttons. If two memory cards are inserted, the primary card slot (0 72) will be formatted before proceeding (0 224). To exit without formatting the memory card, wait until a blinking C appears in the shutter-speed displays in other than the Q (I and ...rotating the main command dial. you wish to keep to format the memory card. Format the Memory Card Memory cards must be selected; Press the Q (I and O) buttons. 3 Press the Q buttons again. Do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting. 34 O ...
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..., or subject to strong physical shocks. • Do not apply force to a computer. A No Memory Card If no memory card inserted, S will show the number of humidity, or direct sunlight. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off with a write protect switch to water, high levels of photographs that can not be...
..., or subject to strong physical shocks. • Do not apply force to a computer. A No Memory Card If no memory card inserted, S will show the number of humidity, or direct sunlight. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off with a write protect switch to water, high levels of photographs that can not be...
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... icon for approximately 1,260 exposures, the exposure count display will show the space available on the memory card to the nearest hundred (e.g., if there is room for the affected card will be taken at current settings, the number of exposures remaining. 3 Check the number of exposures... remaining will blink. A Large-Capacity Memory Cards When enough memory remains on s the card in thousands, rounded down to record a thousand...
... icon for approximately 1,260 exposures, the exposure count display will show the space available on the memory card to the nearest hundred (e.g., if there is room for the affected card will be taken at current settings, the number of exposures remaining. 3 Check the number of exposures... remaining will blink. A Large-Capacity Memory Cards When enough memory remains on s the card in thousands, rounded down to record a thousand...
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... shutter speed and aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder will be read in rare cases only display this information when the camera is rotated toward D s again. Control panel 39 After the power switch is released, the illuminators will remain lit for six ... on the battery. Press the shutter-release button halfway to be displayed (some memory cards may in the dark. A Camera Off Display If the camera is turned off with a battery and memory card inserted, the memory card icon and number of time before the exposure meters turn off automatically can be ...
... shutter speed and aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder will be read in rare cases only display this information when the camera is rotated toward D s again. Control panel 39 After the power switch is released, the illuminators will remain lit for six ... on the battery. Press the shutter-release button halfway to be displayed (some memory cards may in the dark. A Camera Off Display If the camera is turned off with a battery and memory card inserted, the memory card icon and number of time before the exposure meters turn off automatically can be ...
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...light. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out. Focus Take photograph 44 Smoothly press the shutter- Access lamp While the photograph is pressed halfway. release-button the rest of the way down . The camera focuses when the shutter-release ...button is being s recorded to the memory card, the access lamp next to shoot.
...light. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out. Focus Take photograph 44 Smoothly press the shutter- Access lamp While the photograph is pressed halfway. release-button the rest of the way down . The camera focuses when the shutter-release ...button is being s recorded to the memory card, the access lamp next to shoot.
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... information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (0 207). s 1 / 10 N I KON D300S 1/ 125 F5. 6 200 35mm AUTO 0, 0 20100D300S 10DSC_0001. A See Also See page 217 for about 4 s after shooting. To view additional information on choosing a memory card slot. 45 Viewing Photographs 1 Press the K button. The memory card containing the picture currently displayed is selected for Image review...
... information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (0 207). s 1 / 10 N I KON D300S 1/ 125 F5. 6 200 35mm AUTO 0, 0 20100D300S 10DSC_0001. A See Also See page 217 for about 4 s after shooting. To view additional information on choosing a memory card slot. 45 Viewing Photographs 1 Press the K button. The memory card containing the picture currently displayed is selected for Image review...