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... unexpectedly? Find the solution here. 0 188-191 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for from: i The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed in "For Your Safety" (0 ix-xiv). See page 11 for help ...on -board help feature for details. Where to do but don't know the function name? Help Use the camera's on menu items and other topics. Find it from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html i The Index Search by function or menu...
... unexpectedly? Find the solution here. 0 188-191 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for from: i The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed in "For Your Safety" (0 ix-xiv). See page 11 for help ...on -board help feature for details. Where to do but don't know the function name? Help Use the camera's on menu items and other topics. Find it from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html i The Index Search by function or menu...
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... do I avoid "red-eye"? How do I preserve details in the monitor? i Using the Flash Can I choose the focus point? Can I use the g position on the camera? i Deletion How do I protect photos from firing? i Release Modes Can I view photos in quiet surroundings? Can I set the flash to take pictures for using this...-56 60 64-66 81 85-86 67-70 0 30, 99 100-104 112 126-128 108 31, 109-111 ii Can I choose how the camera focuses? How do I keep the flash from accidental deletion? How do I reduce shutter noise in an automatic slide show? Can I take snapshots?
... do I avoid "red-eye"? How do I preserve details in the monitor? i Using the Flash Can I choose the focus point? Can I use the g position on the camera? i Deletion How do I protect photos from firing? i Release Modes Can I view photos in quiet surroundings? Can I set the flash to take pictures for using this...-56 60 64-66 81 85-86 67-70 0 30, 99 100-104 112 126-128 108 31, 109-111 ii Can I choose how the camera focuses? How do I keep the flash from accidental deletion? How do I reduce shutter noise in an automatic slide show? Can I take snapshots?
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...another language? Can I make a single image? How do I focus the viewfinder? How do I print the date of recording on the camera? How do I clean the camera? How do I print photos? How do I display menus in the information display? What software is available for a menu or message? ...How do I get help for my camera? Is there any way to a computer? How do I restore default settings? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I overlay two NEF (RAW...
...another language? Can I make a single image? How do I focus the viewfinder? How do I print the date of recording on the camera? How do I clean the camera? How do I print photos? How do I display menus in the information display? What software is available for a menu or message? ...How do I get help for my camera? Is there any way to a computer? How do I restore default settings? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I overlay two NEF (RAW...
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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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.... A Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. A Do not use in strangulation. A Do not disassemble Touching the product's internal parts could result in the ...operation could result in close to the frame could cause temporary visual impairment. A Observe caution when using the flash • Using the camera with the flash in injury. The consequences that could result in injury. A Turn off immediately in the event of an infant or child...
.... A Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. A Do not use in strangulation. A Do not disassemble Touching the product's internal parts could result in the ...operation could result in close to the frame could cause temporary visual impairment. A Observe caution when using the flash • Using the camera with the flash in injury. The consequences that could result in injury. A Turn off immediately in the event of an infant or child...
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... adapter, be played back on battery power for the purpose to cool. • Discontinue use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period. A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use immediately should not be sure ...observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. Failure to leakage when fully discharged. x Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. If you notice any changes in electric shock. • Do not handle the plug or charger with a dry...
... adapter, be played back on battery power for the purpose to cool. • Discontinue use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period. A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use immediately should not be sure ...observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. Failure to leakage when fully discharged. x Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. If you notice any changes in electric shock. • Do not handle the plug or charger with a dry...
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... prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from being in a foreign country is...
... prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from being in a foreign country is...
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...ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could damage the camera and may void your area. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Additional information may result from the Nikon representative in your Nikon warranty. AVC Patent Portfolio License... as at the following URL for use of the camera or result 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 ongoing product support and education, continually...
...ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could damage the camera and may void your area. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Additional information may result from the Nikon representative in your Nikon warranty. AVC Patent Portfolio License... as at the following URL for use of the camera or result 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 ongoing product support and education, continually...
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...to five years (note that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it easier to ...these services). Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by Nikon specifically for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Any accessories regularly used with your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them...
...to five years (note that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it easier to ...these services). Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by Nikon specifically for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Any accessories regularly used with your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them...
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You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to a printer ...117 25 HDMI mini-pin connector...127 26 A/V connector 126 2 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 ...... 5, 53 3 ... 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...
You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to a printer ...117 25 HDMI mini-pin connector...127 26 A/V connector 126 2 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 ...... 5, 53 3 ... 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...
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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 ... 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 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 ... 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
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... 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) • A-Aperture-priority auto (0 76) • M-Manual (0... 77) 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 Close up (0 29) ...
... 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) • A-Aperture-priority auto (0 76) • M-Manual (0... 77) 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 Close up (0 29) ...
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...button is pressed. J Quiet shutter release As for self-portraits. 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... each 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. The Release-Mode Selector Use the release-mode selector to ...
...button is pressed. J Quiet shutter release As for self-portraits. 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... each 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. The Release-Mode Selector Use the release-mode selector to ...
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... exposures remaining 24 19 "K" (appears when memory remains for the highlighted item. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to settings. The Information Display Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information display. Press the P button once to view settings, and again to make changes to view options...
... exposures remaining 24 19 "K" (appears when memory remains for the highlighted item. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to settings. The Information Display Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information display. Press the P button once to view settings, and again to make changes to view options...
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... by pressing the R button again. While the mode dial is rotated, this display is pressed; X R button Information display A Rotating the Camera When the camera is pressed or if no operations are performed for about 8 s (for the information display, see Auto info display (0 139). 7 Fast ... To turn the monitor off automatically while the shutter-release button is rotated 90 °, shooting information rotates to match camera orientation. Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f-number). The information display can be restored by an image of shutter speed and aperture....
... by pressing the R button again. While the mode dial is rotated, this display is pressed; X R button Information display A Rotating the Camera When the camera is pressed or if no operations are performed for about 8 s (for the information display, see Auto info display (0 139). 7 Fast ... To turn the monitor off automatically while the shutter-release button is rotated 90 °, shooting information rotates to match camera orientation. Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f-number). The information display can be restored by an image of shutter speed and aperture....
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G button X Tabs Choose from the camera menus. A description of the monitor, help can be accessed from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 129) • C: Shooting (0 131) • B: Setup (0 136) • N: Retouch (0 151) ... or menu will be displayed while the button is pressed. To view the menus, press the G button. Current settings are shown by pressing the Q (W) button. Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be displayed by icons. Menu options Options in current menu. Q (W) button A Guide Mode To display the on...
G button X Tabs Choose from the camera menus. A description of the monitor, help can be accessed from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 129) • C: Shooting (0 131) • B: Setup (0 136) • N: Retouch (0 151) ... or menu will be displayed while the button is pressed. To view the menus, press the G button. Current settings are shown by pressing the Q (W) button. Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be displayed by icons. Menu options Options in current menu. Q (W) button A Guide Mode To display the on...
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G button 12 Press 1 or 3 to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. 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. 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. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Press the G button to navigate the camera menus.
G button 12 Press 1 or 3 to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. 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. 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. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Press the G button to navigate the camera menus.