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...a warning is available from the "question and answer" index. See page 21 for help on -board help feature for details. i Troubleshooting ➜ 0 373-377 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Where to do but don't know the function name? i The Index Search by function or menu name. ➜ 0 x-xvii i The Q&A Index...re looking for the first time, read the safety instructions in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. Help Use the camera's on menu items and other topics. Find it from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html A For Your Safety ...
...a warning is available from the "question and answer" index. See page 21 for help on -board help feature for details. i Troubleshooting ➜ 0 373-377 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Where to do but don't know the function name? i The Index Search by function or menu name. ➜ 0 x-xvii i The Q&A Index...re looking for the first time, read the safety instructions in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. Help Use the camera's on menu items and other topics. Find it from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html A For Your Safety ...
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... cable cable (0 239) (0 224, 229) • AN-DC4 strap • Warranty • User's Manual (this guide) • Quick Guide • Software Installation Guide • Software Suite CD-ROM • Registration card (U. only) i Memory cards are sold separately. • D300S digital camera • BF-1A body • BM-8 monitor (0 3) cap cover (0 16) (0 26, 355) •...
... cable cable (0 239) (0 224, 229) • AN-DC4 strap • Warranty • User's Manual (this guide) • Quick Guide • Software Installation Guide • Software Suite CD-ROM • Registration card (U. only) i Memory cards are sold separately. • D300S digital camera • BF-1A body • BM-8 monitor (0 3) cap cover (0 16) (0 26, 355) •...
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...of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other documentation provided with your Nikon product are used: D This icon marks cautions; All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other countries. PictBridge and the SDHC logo are trademarks or registered trademarks... of HDMI Licensing LLC. information that should be read before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual. A This icon marks notes; HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks....
...of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other documentation provided with your Nikon product are used: D This icon marks cautions; All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other countries. PictBridge and the SDHC logo are trademarks or registered trademarks... of HDMI Licensing LLC. information that should be read before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual. A This icon marks notes; HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks....
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...a flash? Can I create multiple copies of photos? How can I view more information about photos? Can I reduce "red-eye"? Key phrase 0 Camera playback 204 Photo info 207 Photo info, highlights 209, 247 vii Can I make photos brighter or darker? How do I make a time exposure?... How can I adjust white balance? Key phrase 0 Exposure mode h (manual) 111 Exposure compensation 118 Long time-exposures 114 Exposure and flash 120, bracketing 289 White balance 125, bracketing 289 ADL bracketing 129, 289 ...
...a flash? Can I create multiple copies of photos? How can I view more information about photos? Can I reduce "red-eye"? Key phrase 0 Camera playback 204 Photo info 207 Photo info, highlights 209, 247 vii Can I make photos brighter or darker? How do I make a time exposure?... How can I adjust white balance? Key phrase 0 Exposure mode h (manual) 111 Exposure compensation 118 Long time-exposures 114 Exposure and flash 120, bracketing 289 White balance 125, bracketing 289 ADL bracketing 129, 289 ...
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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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... Exposure 101 Metering 102 Exposure Mode 104 e: Programmed Auto 106 f: Shutter-Priority Auto 108 g: Aperture-Priority Auto 109 h: Manual 111 Long Time-Exposures 114 Autoexposure (AE) Lock 116 Exposure Compensation 118 Bracketing 120 White Balance 133 White Balance Options 134 Fine...-Tuning White Balance 137 Choosing a Color Temperature 141 Preset Manual 142 Image Enhancement 153 Picture Controls 154 Selecting a Picture Control 154 Creating Custom Picture Controls 160 Active D-Lighting 164 Color Space...
... Exposure 101 Metering 102 Exposure Mode 104 e: Programmed Auto 106 f: Shutter-Priority Auto 108 g: Aperture-Priority Auto 109 h: Manual 111 Long Time-Exposures 114 Autoexposure (AE) Lock 116 Exposure Compensation 118 Bracketing 120 White Balance 133 White Balance Options 134 Fine...-Tuning White Balance 137 Choosing a Color Temperature 141 Preset Manual 142 Image Enhancement 153 Picture Controls 154 Selecting a Picture Control 154 Creating Custom Picture Controls 160 Active D-Lighting 164 Color Space...
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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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Nikon for inspection. a dry cloth. Do not place it to -AC inverters. Particular care should be Failure to observe this precaution observed when photographing could result in heavy objects or expose it under • Using the camera with regulations. no less than one voltage to another or with DC...an audio CD player could result in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, or A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should be removed with the flash in fire or electric infants, when the flash should be shock. damaged and the wires become • Using...
Nikon for inspection. a dry cloth. Do not place it to -AC inverters. Particular care should be Failure to observe this precaution observed when photographing could result in heavy objects or expose it under • Using the camera with regulations. no less than one voltage to another or with DC...an audio CD player could result in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, or A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should be removed with the flash in fire or electric infants, when the flash should be shock. damaged and the wires become • Using...
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...harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that are designed to provide D300S reasonable protection against harmful interference in these manuals is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into an outlet Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the...
...harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that are designed to provide D300S reasonable protection against harmful interference in these manuals is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into an outlet Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the...
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... then completely refill it with this product is to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. The following apply only to also replace any pictures selected for preset...
... then completely refill it with this product is to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. The following apply only to also replace any pictures selected for preset...
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D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is used professionally. A Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Any accessories regularly used . 2 Overview Thank you for use the product. Nikon recommends that it be included when the camera is inspected or serviced. X D Use Only Nikon Brand...
D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is used professionally. A Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Any accessories regularly used . 2 Overview Thank you for use the product. Nikon recommends that it be included when the camera is inspected or serviced. X D Use Only Nikon Brand...
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... sensitivity) button .......... 96 13 Eyelet for camera strap 7 Accessory shoe 14 Focal plane mark (E 84 (for optional flash unit 347 15 Control panel 8 3 Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this... section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays.
... sensitivity) button .......... 96 13 Eyelet for camera strap 7 Accessory shoe 14 Focal plane mark (E 84 (for optional flash unit 347 15 Control panel 8 3 Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this... section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays.
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... 89 18 FV lock indicator 179 Capture mode indicator 224 19 CompactFlash (CF) card Preset white balance indicator 32 recording indicator 144 20 Secure Digital (SD) card Manual lens number 197 indicator 32 27 ISO sensitivity indicator 96 21 "Clock not set" indicator ..........30, 378 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator.......... 99 22 Multiple...
... 89 18 FV lock indicator 179 Capture mode indicator 224 19 CompactFlash (CF) card Preset white balance indicator 32 recording indicator 144 20 Secure Digital (SD) card Manual lens number 197 indicator 32 27 ISO sensitivity indicator 96 21 "Clock not set" indicator ..........30, 378 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator.......... 99 22 Multiple...
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... 1000 3 Flash sync indicator 281 exposures 38 4 Shutter speed 108, 111 12 Number of exposures Exposure compensation value..... 118 remaining 38 Flash compensation value 177 Manual lens number 197 Number of shots in exposure, flash, 13 Fn button assignment 292 or white balance bracketing 14 AE-L/AF-L button assignment .........296 sequence...
... 1000 3 Flash sync indicator 281 exposures 38 4 Shutter speed 108, 111 12 Number of exposures Exposure compensation value..... 118 remaining 38 Flash compensation value 177 Manual lens number 197 Number of shots in exposure, flash, 13 Fn button assignment 292 or white balance bracketing 14 AE-L/AF-L button assignment .........296 sequence...
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...results, charge the battery at temperatures above 40°C (104°F). D Incompatible Batteries The D300S can not be hot immediately after use the battery at which it was last charged (0 307)....of 5-35°C (41-95°F); Use the charger with compatible devices, enabling the camera to cool before recharging. To prevent short-circuits, replace the terminal cover when the battery is... at ambient temperatures in use . If the s battery is not in the vicinity of this manual. Unplug when not in the Battery info (0 307) display may be used at a temperature below...
...results, charge the battery at temperatures above 40°C (104°F). D Incompatible Batteries The D300S can not be hot immediately after use the battery at which it was last charged (0 307)....of 5-35°C (41-95°F); Use the charger with compatible devices, enabling the camera to cool before recharging. To prevent short-circuits, replace the terminal cover when the battery is... at ambient temperatures in use . If the s battery is not in the vicinity of this manual. Unplug when not in the Battery info (0 307) display may be used at a temperature below...
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qw 26 Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is used in this manual for illustrative purposes. Focal length scale Mounting index Focal length index Focus mode switch (0 27, 83) Lens cap s CPU contacts (0 340) Zoom ring Rear lens cap VR (vibration reduction) switch VR mode switch Focus ring (0 83) 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. An AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens is removed.
qw 26 Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is used in this manual for illustrative purposes. Focal length scale Mounting index Focal length index Focus mode switch (0 27, 83) Lens cap s CPU contacts (0 340) Zoom ring Rear lens cap VR (vibration reduction) switch VR mode switch Focus ring (0 83) 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. An AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens is removed.
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... not to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counterclockwise until it clicks into place (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). 3 Attach the lens. Keeping the ... (0 340), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). 27 If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/ A (autofocus with manual priority). ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses.
... not to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counterclockwise until it clicks into place (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). 3 Attach the lens. Keeping the ... (0 340), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). 27 If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/ A (autofocus with manual priority). ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses.
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... [120m 00s] for precise focus. To magnify the view in the frame using the multi selector. Manual focus (focus mode M; 0 83): Use zoom for contrast-detect autofocus can be released even when the camera is zoomed in, a navigation window will be moved to any point in the X button monitor up ... right corner of the display. Press J to focus, the focus point will blink green and the B button monitor may brighten while the camera focuses. If the camera is able to focus using contrast-detect autofocus, press the B button. The x focus point will blink red. if the...
... [120m 00s] for precise focus. To magnify the view in the frame using the multi selector. Manual focus (focus mode M; 0 83): Use zoom for contrast-detect autofocus can be released even when the camera is zoomed in, a navigation window will be moved to any point in the X button monitor up ... right corner of the display. Press J to focus, the focus point will blink green and the B button monitor may brighten while the camera focuses. If the camera is able to focus using contrast-detect autofocus, press the B button. The x focus point will blink red. if the...
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Note that the mirror will focus normally and set exposure. Press the a button to reset focus and exposure and take the picture. Manual focus (focus mode M; 0 83): Focus using the lens x focusing ring. 5 Take the picture. Autofocus (focus mode S or C): Press the shutter-release button...Live view is restored when the button is pressed, temporarily interrupting live view. The monitor turns off during shooting. 6 End live view. 53 The camera will click back into place while either button is released. 4 Focus. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to end live...
Note that the mirror will focus normally and set exposure. Press the a button to reset focus and exposure and take the picture. Manual focus (focus mode M; 0 83): Focus using the lens x focusing ring. 5 Take the picture. Autofocus (focus mode S or C): Press the shutter-release button...Live view is restored when the button is pressed, temporarily interrupting live view. The monitor turns off during shooting. 6 End live view. 53 The camera will click back into place while either button is released. 4 Focus. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to end live...
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...the shutter-release button halfway (Hand-held mode, recording will not sound when the camera focuses, but note that in the monitor. A recording indicator and the time available are recorded; use manual focus to focus on the front of the multi y selector to ±3 EV ...using exposure compensation (0118). Recording indicator Press the center of the camera). Autofocus is located on your subject. A Focusing During Recording ...
...the shutter-release button halfway (Hand-held mode, recording will not sound when the camera focuses, but note that in the monitor. A recording indicator and the time available are recorded; use manual focus to focus on the front of the multi y selector to ±3 EV ...using exposure compensation (0118). Recording indicator Press the center of the camera). Autofocus is located on your subject. A Focusing During Recording ...