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... 0 205-207 i Error Messages ➜ 0 192-194 If a warning is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for details. Find the solution here. 0 188-191 A For Your Safety Before using the... camera for from the "question and answer" index. i The Index Search by function or menu name. ➜ 0 iv-viii i The Q&A Index ➜ 0 ...
... 0 205-207 i Error Messages ➜ 0 192-194 If a warning is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for details. Find the solution here. 0 188-191 A For Your Safety Before using the... camera for from the "question and answer" index. i The Index Search by function or menu name. ➜ 0 iv-viii i The Q&A Index ➜ 0 ...
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... about a photo? How can I view photographs on the mode dial? Viewing Photographs i Playback How do I choose how the camera focuses? Can I make long ("time") exposures (mode M)? How do I use the g position on the camera? How do I make photos brighter or darker? How do I preserve details in shadows and highlights? How do I keep...
... about a photo? How can I view photographs on the mode dial? Viewing Photographs i Playback How do I choose how the camera focuses? Can I make long ("time") exposures (mode M)? How do I use the g position on the camera? How do I make photos brighter or darker? How do I preserve details in shadows and highlights? How do I keep...
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... for a painting? Maintenance and Optional Accessories What memory cards can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to stop the camera beeping? What other accessories are available for my camera? What software is available for my camera? Can I use the menus? How do I use ? How do I restore default settings? Can I use ? What...139 21 131, 136 144 11, 192 0 115-116 117-125 119, 125, 147 0 177 167 172 176 54 179 iii How do I clean the camera? How do I trim movie footage on my photos? How do I make a single image? Can I use ? What lenses can I print the date of recording...
... for a painting? Maintenance and Optional Accessories What memory cards can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to stop the camera beeping? What other accessories are available for my camera? What software is available for my camera? Can I use the menus? How do I use ? How do I restore default settings? Can I use ? What...139 21 131, 136 144 11, 192 0 115-116 117-125 119, 125, 147 0 177 167 172 176 54 179 iii How do I clean the camera? How do I trim movie footage on my photos? How do I make a single image? Can I use ? What lenses can I print the date of recording...
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... 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 ...14 Charge the Battery ...14 Insert the...Memory Card ...21 Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...22 Basic Photography and Playback 23 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 23 Step 1: Turn the Camera On 23 Step 2: Select i or j Mode 24 Step 3: Frame the Photograph 25 Step 4: Focus ...26 Step 5: Shoot ...26 Creative ...
... 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 ...14 Charge the Battery ...14 Insert the...Memory Card ...21 Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...22 Basic Photography and Playback 23 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 23 Step 1: Turn the Camera On 23 Step 2: Select i or j Mode 24 Step 3: Frame the Photograph 25 Step 4: Focus ...26 Step 5: Shoot ...26 Creative ...
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... Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback 109 The Playback Menu...110 Slide Shows...112 Connections 115 Connecting to a Computer 115 Before Connecting the Camera 115 Connecting the Camera ...116 Printing Photographs...117 Connecting the Printer...117 Printing Pictures One at a Time 118 Printing Multiple Pictures 120 Creating Index Prints...123 Creating a DPOF...
... Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback 109 The Playback Menu...110 Slide Shows...112 Connections 115 Connecting to a Computer 115 Before Connecting the Camera 115 Connecting the Camera ...116 Printing Photographs...117 Connecting the Printer...117 Printing Pictures One at a Time 118 Printing Multiple Pictures 120 Creating Index Prints...123 Creating a DPOF...
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... 131 ISO Sensitivity Settings 132 Auto Distortion Control 133 Color Space...133 Noise Reduction...134 AF-Assist ...134 Built-in Flash...135 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 136 Reset Setup Options...136 LCD Brightness ...137 Info Display Format ...137 Auto Info Display ...139 Video Mode ...139 Flicker Reduction...139 Time Zone...
... 131 ISO Sensitivity Settings 132 Auto Distortion Control 133 Color Space...133 Noise Reduction...134 AF-Assist ...134 Built-in Flash...135 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 136 Reset Setup Options...136 LCD Brightness ...137 Info Display Format ...137 Auto Info Display ...139 Video Mode ...139 Flicker Reduction...139 Time Zone...
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...167 Compatible Lenses...167 Compatible CPU Lenses ...167 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 169 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 172 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 173 Other Accessories...176 Approved Memory Cards 177 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 178 Caring for the... Camera...179 Storage ...179 Cleaning ...179 The Low-Pass Filter ...180 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 184 Available Settings...186 Memory Card Capacity ...187 Troubleshooting ...188 Display ......
...167 Compatible Lenses...167 Compatible CPU Lenses ...167 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 169 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 172 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 173 Other Accessories...176 Approved Memory Cards 177 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 178 Caring for the... Camera...179 Storage ...179 Cleaning ...179 The Low-Pass Filter ...180 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 184 Available Settings...186 Memory Card Capacity ...187 Troubleshooting ...188 Display ......
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Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close contact with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read them. To prevent possible injury, read all those who use...the neck of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by the following safety precautions in their entirety before using the flash • Using the camera with the flash in injury. The consequences that could cause temporary visual impairment. A Do not use in explosion or fire. A Using the ...
Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close contact with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read them. To prevent possible injury, read all those who use...the neck of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by the following safety precautions in their entirety before using the flash • Using the camera with the flash in injury. The consequences that could cause temporary visual impairment. A Do not use in explosion or fire. A Using the ...
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.... • Do not go near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Continued use could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Do not transport or store the battery with wet hands...regulations. Failure to observe this precaution could result in or expose to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing ...
.... • Do not go near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Continued use could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Do not transport or store the battery with wet hands...regulations. Failure to observe this precaution could result in or expose to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing ...
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... prohibited. • Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to be punishable by...
... prohibited. • Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to be punishable by...
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...education, continually-updated information is functioning normally. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking... test shot to ensure that may result from the Nikon representative in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with this Nikon digital camera are designed to the highest standards and include complex ...
...education, continually-updated information is functioning normally. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking... test shot to ensure that may result from the Nikon representative in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with this Nikon digital camera are designed to the highest standards and include complex ...
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... OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. information that should be inspected by Nikon specifically for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service ...need, the following symbols and conventions are used: D This icon marks cautions; To get X the most from your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to these services). information that should be serviced once every three to the...
... OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. information that should be inspected by Nikon specifically for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service ...need, the following symbols and conventions are used: D This icon marks cautions; To get X the most from your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to these services). information that should be serviced once every three to the...
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...contacts 10 Built-in flash 67 11 M (flash mode) button ......... 67 Y (flash compensation) button 84 12 Focal plane mark (E 63 13 Eyelet for camera strap 14 Microphone 46 15 Connector cover 16 Fn (function) button ...........146 17 Mounting mark 16 18 Lens release button 17 19 Mirror 182 20...22 Accessory shoe (for optional flash units 172 23 Accessory terminal 177 24 USB connector Connecting to a computer 116 Connecting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual...
...contacts 10 Built-in flash 67 11 M (flash mode) button ......... 67 Y (flash compensation) button 84 12 Focal plane mark (E 63 13 Eyelet for camera strap 14 Microphone 46 15 Connector cover 16 Fn (function) button ...........146 17 Mounting mark 16 18 Lens release button 17 19 Mirror 182 20...22 Accessory shoe (for optional flash units 172 23 Accessory terminal 177 24 USB connector Connecting to a computer 116 Connecting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual...
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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 ... cover........ 15 23 O (delete) button Deleting pictures 31 Deleting pictures during playback 109 A The Power Switch Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera off. 3 Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the...
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 ... cover........ 15 23 O (delete) button Deleting pictures 31 Deleting pictures during playback 109 A The Power Switch Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera off. 3 Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the...
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...Take and view pictures and adjust settings with the mode dial. The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of an on-screen guide. P, S, A, and M Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings. • P-Programmed auto (0 74) • S-Shutter-priority auto (0 75... Auto Modes Select these modes for simple, point-and-shoot photography. • i Auto (0 23) • j Auto (flash off) (0 23) Scene Modes The camera automatically optimizes settings to the scene being photographed. • k Portrait (0 28) • m Sports (0 29) • l Landscape (0 28) • n ...
...Take and view pictures and adjust settings with the mode dial. The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of an on-screen guide. P, S, A, and M Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings. • P-Programmed auto (0 74) • S-Shutter-priority auto (0 75... Auto Modes Select these modes for simple, point-and-shoot photography. • i Auto (0 23) • j Auto (flash off) (0 23) Scene Modes The camera automatically optimizes settings to the scene being photographed. • k Portrait (0 28) • m Sports (0 29) • l Landscape (0 28) • n ...
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... Use the release-mode selector to a minimum in quiet surroundings. 5 I Continuous (0 53) The camera records about ten seconds after shooting and that a beep does not sound when the camera focuses, keeping noise to choose from the following release modes: 8 Single frame One photo is taken ... time the shutter-release button is pressed. E Self-timer (0 54) The camera takes a photograph about 3 frames per second while the shutterrelease button is X pressed. Use for single frame, except that the camera makes no sound after the shutter-release button is pressed. J Quiet shutter release...
... Use the release-mode selector to a minimum in quiet surroundings. 5 I Continuous (0 53) The camera records about ten seconds after shooting and that a beep does not sound when the camera focuses, keeping noise to choose from the following release modes: 8 Single frame One photo is taken ... time the shutter-release button is pressed. E Self-timer (0 54) The camera takes a photograph about 3 frames per second while the shutterrelease button is X pressed. Use for single frame, except that the camera makes no sound after the shutter-release button is pressed. J Quiet shutter release...
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The Information Display Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information display. X 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 P button 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 ...
The Information Display Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information display. X 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 P button 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 ...
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...press the R button. For information on , see Auto info display (0 139). 7 Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f-number). X R button Information display A Rotating the Camera When the camera is pressed; A Hiding Shooting Information To turn the monitor off automatically while the shutter-release button is pressed or if no operations are performed... the monitor stays on choosing whether information is displayed when the shutterrelease button is rotated 90 °, shooting information rotates to match camera orientation. Fast shutter speed, large aperture (small f-number).
...press the R button. For information on , see Auto info display (0 139). 7 Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f-number). X R button Information display A Rotating the Camera When the camera is pressed; A Hiding Shooting Information To turn the monitor off automatically while the shutter-release button is pressed or if no operations are performed... the monitor stays on choosing whether information is displayed when the shutterrelease button is rotated 90 °, shooting information rotates to match camera orientation. Fast shutter speed, large aperture (small f-number).
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G button X Tabs Choose from the camera menus. Menu options Options in current menu. d If a d icon is pressed. A description of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed while the button ... the Q (W) button. Q (W) button A Guide Mode To display the on-screen guide, rotate the mode dial to scroll through the display. Press 1 or 3 to g (0 33). 11 Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 129) • C: Shooting (0 131) • B: Setup (0 136) • N: Retouch...
G button X Tabs Choose from the camera menus. Menu options Options in current menu. d If a d icon is pressed. A description of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed while the button ... the Q (W) button. Q (W) button A Guide Mode To display the on-screen guide, rotate the mode dial to scroll through the display. Press 1 or 3 to g (0 33). 11 Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 129) • C: Shooting (0 131) • B: Setup (0 136) • N: Retouch...
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Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to Select highlighted item or X previous menu display sub-menu Move cursor down Follow the steps below to select the desired menu. Press 1 or 3 to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to display the menus. 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. 3 Select a menu. G button 12 Press the G button to navigate the camera menus.
Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to Select highlighted item or X previous menu display sub-menu Move cursor down Follow the steps below to select the desired menu. Press 1 or 3 to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to display the menus. 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. 3 Select a menu. G button 12 Press the G button to navigate the camera menus.