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... icon marks references to these services). THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. A This icon marks notes; Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing... conventions are used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Any accessories regularly used : D This icon marks cautions; Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two ...
... icon marks references to these services). THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. A This icon marks notes; Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing... conventions are used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Any accessories regularly used : D This icon marks cautions; Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two ...
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... ahead of the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR, changes to zoom can alter maximum aperture by up to zoom. A Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the...Focus point Zoom in your upper body stable. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your left. In j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is recommended. 2 Frame the photograph. The camera however automatically takes this into account when setting exposure, and no modifications to camera settings are required following adjustments...
... ahead of the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR, changes to zoom can alter maximum aperture by up to zoom. A Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the...Focus point Zoom in your upper body stable. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your left. In j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is recommended. 2 Frame the photograph. The camera however automatically takes this into account when setting exposure, and no modifications to camera settings are required following adjustments...
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If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is poor. 28 use of a tripod is recommended to lend the composition a sense of "scene" modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as ...
If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is poor. 28 use of a tripod is recommended to lend the composition a sense of "scene" modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as ...
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Clothing and background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur. 29 To take a sequence of children. The built-in which the main subject stands out clearly. s Use for dynamic ...assist illuminator turn off. Use of flowers, insects, and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to prevent blur. m Sports o Night Portrait Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for close-up shots of a tripod is recommended to focus at very close ranges). Use for snapshots of shots, select continuous release...
Clothing and background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur. 29 To take a sequence of children. The built-in which the main subject stands out clearly. s Use for dynamic ...assist illuminator turn off. Use of flowers, insects, and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to prevent blur. m Sports o Night Portrait Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for close-up shots of a tripod is recommended to focus at very close ranges). Use for snapshots of shots, select continuous release...
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...chooses shutter speed; camera selects shutter speed for long time-exposures. M Manual (0 77) User controls both foreground and background into focus. Recommended for best results. A Aperture-priority auto (0 76) User chooses aperture; Fast shutter speeds and large apertures freeze moving objects and soften...S, A, and M Modes Shutter Speed and Aperture P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of shutter speed and aperture. D Lens Aperture Rings t When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring (0 168), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number).
...chooses shutter speed; camera selects shutter speed for long time-exposures. M Manual (0 77) User controls both foreground and background into focus. Recommended for best results. A Aperture-priority auto (0 76) User chooses aperture; Fast shutter speeds and large apertures freeze moving objects and soften...S, A, and M Modes Shutter Speed and Aperture P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of shutter speed and aperture. D Lens Aperture Rings t When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring (0 168), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number).
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... an optional SB-400 flash unit is attached and turned on, Builtin flash changes to be selected from the 420-pixel RGB sensor is used . Recommended for shots in flash or optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400 flash units (0 67, 172). • i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for... spot metering or when selected with the built-in which the main subject is emphasized at the expense of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is not taken into account. At full power, the built-in flash has a Guide 2 Manual Number of the background is used to shooting conditions...
... an optional SB-400 flash unit is attached and turned on, Builtin flash changes to be selected from the 420-pixel RGB sensor is used . Recommended for shots in flash or optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400 flash units (0 67, 172). • i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for... spot metering or when selected with the built-in which the main subject is emphasized at the expense of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is not taken into account. At full power, the built-in flash has a Guide 2 Manual Number of the background is used to shooting conditions...
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...during shooting. Dust off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on camera orientation, allowing them to all the way in. 1 Choose a start option. Highlight one of at least 50 mm is recommended. To exit without acquiring image dust off Ref Photo G button ...10140; B setup menu Acquire reference data for more information, see the Capture NX 2 manual). A lens with the lens pointing up or down. A Rotate Tall To automatically rotate "tall...
...during shooting. Dust off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on camera orientation, allowing them to all the way in. 1 Choose a start option. Highlight one of at least 50 mm is recommended. To exit without acquiring image dust off Ref Photo G button ...10140; B setup menu Acquire reference data for more information, see the Capture NX 2 manual). A lens with the lens pointing up or down. A Rotate Tall To automatically rotate "tall...
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...desired focus can be achieved. A/V cable Audio Video Cable EG-D2: Connect the camera to the lens (for protecting the lens. • To prevent ghosting, use of a filter is not recommended when the subject is framed against a bright light, or when a bright light source is in the... • The D3100 can not be used with exposure factors (filter factors) over 1 × (Y44, Y48, Y52, O56, R60, X0, X1, C-PL, ND2S, ND4, ND4S, ND8, ND8S, ND400, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12). Filters • NC filters are recommended for example, from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives...
...desired focus can be achieved. A/V cable Audio Video Cable EG-D2: Connect the camera to the lens (for protecting the lens. • To prevent ghosting, use of a filter is not recommended when the subject is framed against a bright light, or when a bright light source is in the... • The D3100 can not be used with exposure factors (filter factors) over 1 × (Y44, Y48, Y52, O56, R60, X0, X1, C-PL, ND2S, ND4, ND4S, ND8, ND8S, ND400, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12). Filters • NC filters are recommended for example, from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives...
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...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. The D3100 is equipped with which the card will be used . compliant. SD memory cards SDHC memory cards 2 SDXC memory cards 3 SanDisk Toshiba ...in the D3100. n 177 Software Note: Use the latest versions of dust when a lens is not in use in place. Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with the 2 next to the Internet. For more details on the connector aligned with slower write speeds are recommended for ...
...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. The D3100 is equipped with which the card will be used . compliant. SD memory cards SDHC memory cards 2 SDXC memory cards 3 SanDisk Toshiba ...in the D3100. n 177 Software Note: Use the latest versions of dust when a lens is not in use in place. Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with the 2 next to the Internet. For more details on the connector aligned with slower write speeds are recommended for ...
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...; are easily damaged. Remove dust and lint with a soft cloth or chamois leather. When removing fingerprints and other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to two years, and that it in a cool, dry area with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that: • are poorly...damage or malfunction. If using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off sand or salt with a blower. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to a soft cloth and clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not store ...
...; are easily damaged. Remove dust and lint with a soft cloth or chamois leather. When removing fingerprints and other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to two years, and that it in a cool, dry area with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that: • are poorly...damage or malfunction. If using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off sand or salt with a blower. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to a soft cloth and clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not store ...
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...described below ). G button 4 Press J. The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. 1 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter. Nikon recommends that light falls on and press the G button to Step 8. Turn the camera off . 5 Raise the mirror. ...off and insert a fully-charged EN-EL14 battery or connect an optional EP-5A power connector and EH-5a AC adapter. 2 Remove the lens. Press the shutter-release button all the way down. Note, however, that this option is required when inspecting or cleaning the low-pass ...
...described below ). G button 4 Press J. The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. 1 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter. Nikon recommends that light falls on and press the G button to Step 8. Turn the camera off . 5 Raise the mirror. ...off and insert a fully-charged EN-EL14 battery or connect an optional EP-5A power connector and EH-5a AC adapter. 2 Remove the lens. Press the shutter-release button all the way down. Note, however, that this option is required when inspecting or cleaning the low-pass ...
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...; continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto ISO sensitivity control available On, off Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with red-eye reduction, off ; Exposure ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) Active D-Lighting Focus Autofocus Detection range Lens servo Focus point AF-area mode Focus lock Flash Built-in flash Guide ...TTL balanced fill-flash is available when matrix or center-weighted metering is selected) • Auto aperture: Available with SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens • Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-...
...; continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto ISO sensitivity control available On, off Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with red-eye reduction, off ; Exposure ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) Active D-Lighting Focus Autofocus Detection range Lens servo Focus point AF-area mode Focus lock Flash Built-in flash Guide ...TTL balanced fill-flash is available when matrix or center-weighted metering is selected) • Auto aperture: Available with SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens • Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-...