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Table of Contents Q&A Index ...ii For Your Safety ...ix Notices...xi Introduction 1 Overview...1 Getting to Know the Camera 2 The Camera Body ...2 The Mode Dial...4 The Release-Mode Selector 5 The Information Display...6 The Command Dial ...8 The Viewfinder...10 Camera Menus...11 Using Camera Menus ...12 First Steps ......
Table of Contents Q&A Index ...ii For Your Safety ...ix Notices...xi Introduction 1 Overview...1 Getting to Know the Camera 2 The Camera Body ...2 The Mode Dial...4 The Release-Mode Selector 5 The Information Display...6 The Command Dial ...8 The Viewfinder...10 Camera Menus...11 Using Camera Menus ...12 First Steps ......
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... Know the Camera Take a few moments to it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. The Camera Body X 1 2 3 4 10 21 22 11 5 6 12 13 7 14 23 8 9 15 24 16 25 17 26 19 18 20 1 Mode dial 4 2 Release-mode selector ...compensation button 84 5 Shutter-release button ........ 27 6 Power switch 3 7 AF-assist illuminator 57 Self-timer lamp 54 Red-eye reduction lamp ..... 69 8 Body cap 9 CPU contacts 10 Built-in flash 67 11 M (flash mode) button ......... 67 Y (flash compensation) button 84 12 Focal plane mark (E 63...
... Know the Camera Take a few moments to it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. The Camera Body X 1 2 3 4 10 21 22 11 5 6 12 13 7 14 23 8 9 15 24 16 25 17 26 19 18 20 1 Mode dial 4 2 Release-mode selector ...compensation button 84 5 Shutter-release button ........ 27 6 Power switch 3 7 AF-assist illuminator 57 Self-timer lamp 54 Red-eye reduction lamp ..... 69 8 Body cap 9 CPU contacts 10 Built-in flash 67 11 M (flash mode) button ......... 67 Y (flash compensation) button 84 12 Focal plane mark (E 63...
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Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on. The Camera Body (Continued) 2 1 10 11 12 13 14 3 15 X 16 4 17 18 5 19 6 7 20 8 21 9 1 Viewfinder eyepiece 54 2 Rubber eyecup 3 Monitor Viewing settings 6 Live view 37 Viewing ...
Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on. The Camera Body (Continued) 2 1 10 11 12 13 14 3 15 X 16 4 17 18 5 19 6 7 20 8 21 9 1 Viewfinder eyepiece 54 2 Rubber eyecup 3 Monitor Viewing settings 6 Live view 37 Viewing ...
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... cap Focus ring (0 43, 62) Zoom ring 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. Autofocus is removed. Keeping the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for autofocus with autofocus motors. Being careful not to A (autofocus; Slide the A-M switch to...
... cap Focus ring (0 43, 62) Zoom ring 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. Autofocus is removed. Keeping the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for autofocus with autofocus motors. Being careful not to A (autofocus; Slide the A-M switch to...
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... with the user and shooting conditions). Turn vibration reduction off when removing or exchanging lenses. After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of framing the subject and focusing in effect. This is not a malfunction, and can...on if the tripod head is released. When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part of 55 mm (Nikon measurements; This does not indicate a malfunction. 17 To use vibration reduction, slide the VR switch to ON. If power to the lens is cut...
... with the user and shooting conditions). Turn vibration reduction off when removing or exchanging lenses. After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of framing the subject and focusing in effect. This is not a malfunction, and can...on if the tripod head is released. When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part of 55 mm (Nikon measurements; This does not indicate a malfunction. 17 To use vibration reduction, slide the VR switch to ON. If power to the lens is cut...
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... j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is recommended. 2 Frame the photograph. Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject in at right when framing s photographs in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of a tripod is ...-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR, changes to zoom can alter maximum aperture by up to zoom. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your upper body stable. Hold the camera as shown at least one foot half a pace ahead of the 11 focus points. A Using a Zoom Lens Use the ...
... j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is recommended. 2 Frame the photograph. Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject in at right when framing s photographs in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of a tripod is ...-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR, changes to zoom can alter maximum aperture by up to zoom. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your upper body stable. Hold the camera as shown at least one foot half a pace ahead of the 11 focus points. A Using a Zoom Lens Use the ...
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... between your subject and the camera, measure from any of or behind the subject (0 144). 63 Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body. confirm focus in focus;
... between your subject and the camera, measure from any of or behind the subject (0 144). 63 Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body. confirm focus in focus;
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...cords (0 78) and GP-1 GPS units (0 98), which the card will be used are SDHC- Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is not in use in the D3100. Approved Memory Cards The following SD memory cards have not been tested. compliant. n 177 Software Note: ...GB 48 GB, 64 GB Lexar Media 4 GB, 8 GB Platinum II - For more details on supported operating systems. Body cap BF-1B and BF-1A Body Caps: The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and lowpass filter free of Nikon software. See the websites listed on page xiv for movie recording.
...cords (0 78) and GP-1 GPS units (0 98), which the card will be used are SDHC- Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is not in use in the D3100. Approved Memory Cards The following SD memory cards have not been tested. compliant. n 177 Software Note: ...GB 48 GB, 64 GB Lexar Media 4 GB, 8 GB Platinum II - For more details on supported operating systems. Body cap BF-1B and BF-1A Body Caps: The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and lowpass filter free of Nikon software. See the websites listed on page xiv for movie recording.
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...(122 °F) or below -10 °C (14 °F) Cleaning Use a blower to a soft cloth and clean with a cloth lightly body dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash... units, should be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to equipment that it in place. Any accessories regularly used professionally. Important: Dust or other stains...
...(122 °F) or below -10 °C (14 °F) Cleaning Use a blower to a soft cloth and clean with a cloth lightly body dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash... units, should be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to equipment that it in place. Any accessories regularly used professionally. Important: Dust or other stains...
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... only be used with the low-pass filter during production and shipping. 7 Clean the filter. The D3100, however, is raised, a beep will sound and the self-timer lamp will close . To protect... environments. Do not use a blower-brush, as described above, or have the filter cleaned by Nikon-authorized service personnel. If the camera powers off or remove or disconnect the power source while the ...Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may appear in place, be sure to replace the body cap provided with the camera, being careful to first remove all dust and other foreign matter...
... only be used with the low-pass filter during production and shipping. 7 Clean the filter. The D3100, however, is raised, a beep will sound and the self-timer lamp will close . To protect... environments. Do not use a blower-brush, as described above, or have the filter cleaned by Nikon-authorized service personnel. If the camera powers off or remove or disconnect the power source while the ...Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may appear in place, be sure to replace the body cap provided with the camera, being careful to first remove all dust and other foreign matter...
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... the product off any sand or salt using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to strong shocks or vibration. Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use or store this may cause the image sensor to a soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully. To remove fingerprints and other strong light source...
... the product off any sand or salt using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to strong shocks or vibration. Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use or store this may cause the image sensor to a soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully. To remove fingerprints and other strong light source...
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...(W × H × D) Approx.124 × 96 × 74.5 mm (4.9 × 3.8 × 2.9 in this manual may result from any time and without body cap Operating environment Temperature 0-40 °C (+32-104 °F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for damages that...the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in .) Weight Approx. 450 g/15.9 oz. (camera body only); Nikon will not be held liable for a camera with battery and memory card but without prior notice. Interface USB Video output HDMI...
...(W × H × D) Approx.124 × 96 × 74.5 mm (4.9 × 3.8 × 2.9 in this manual may result from any time and without body cap Operating environment Temperature 0-40 °C (+32-104 °F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for damages that...the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in .) Weight Approx. 450 g/15.9 oz. (camera body only); Nikon will not be held liable for a camera with battery and memory card but without prior notice. Interface USB Video output HDMI...
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... Available settings 186 B Battery 14, 15, 23 Beep 144 Before and after 164 Black-and-white 154 Blue 89, 156 Blue intensifier (Filter effects) .. 155 Body cap 2, 16, 177 Border (PictBridge 119, 122 Built-in flash 135 Burst 53 Buttons 146 C Calendar 106 Calendar playback 106 CEC 128 Center-weighted 79...
... Available settings 186 B Battery 14, 15, 23 Beep 144 Before and after 164 Black-and-white 154 Blue 89, 156 Blue intensifier (Filter effects) .. 155 Body cap 2, 16, 177 Border (PictBridge 119, 122 Built-in flash 135 Burst 53 Buttons 146 C Calendar 106 Calendar playback 106 CEC 128 Center-weighted 79...