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.... Being careful not to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with other AF lenses (0 167). 16 D Autofocus Autofocus is removed. Autofocus is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR. A-M switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 17) 3 Attach the lens...
.... Being careful not to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with other AF lenses (0 167). 16 D Autofocus Autofocus is removed. Autofocus is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR. A-M switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 17) 3 Attach the lens...
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...EV at the minimum setting (highest f-number). Vibration reduction can be turned off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w)....length of framing the subject and focusing in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of 55 mm (Nikon measurements; D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of camera shake on . This is not a malfunction, and...camera on the image in both autofocus and manual focus modes. Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is charging.
...EV at the minimum setting (highest f-number). Vibration reduction can be turned off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w)....length of framing the subject and focusing in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of 55 mm (Nikon measurements; D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of camera shake on . This is not a malfunction, and...camera on the image in both autofocus and manual focus modes. Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is charging.
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... the control with diopter adjustment to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye to the viewfinder, be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 176). 22 Rotate the diopter adjustment control until the viewfinder display and focus point are unable to focus the viewfinder as described... above, select single-servo autofocus (AF-S; 0 55), single-point AF (c; 0 58), and the center focus point (0 60), and then frame a high-contrast subject in ...
... the control with diopter adjustment to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye to the viewfinder, be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 176). 22 Rotate the diopter adjustment control until the viewfinder display and focus point are unable to focus the viewfinder as described... above, select single-servo autofocus (AF-S; 0 55), single-point AF (c; 0 58), and the center focus point (0 60), and then frame a high-contrast subject in ...
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.... A See Also See page 171 for the shooting modes in which the AF-assist illuminator can be taken. See page 186 for restrictions on the lenses that performed when On is used . The time required for AF-area mode > Viewfinder or when c Single-point AF, d Dynamic-area AF, or f 3D-tracking... focus mode, or single-servo AF selected in AF-A focus mode) when e Auto-area AF is selected for processing is roughly equal to focus using autofocus when lighting is less than 8 s. the amount of noise reduction is poor.
.... A See Also See page 171 for the shooting modes in which the AF-assist illuminator can be taken. See page 186 for restrictions on the lenses that performed when On is used . The time required for AF-area mode > Viewfinder or when c Single-point AF, d Dynamic-area AF, or f 3D-tracking... focus mode, or single-servo AF selected in AF-A focus mode) when e Auto-area AF is selected for processing is roughly equal to focus using autofocus when lighting is less than 8 s. the amount of noise reduction is poor.
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... may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data and the message shown at right will not be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at right will be displayed and "rEF" will automatically be set focus to infinity; If the reference object is complete. Reference images ..., frame the object so that noise reduction will be performed if the subject is displayed when reference images are viewed on the camera. 142 In autofocus mode, focus will appear in the viewfinder. The monitor turns off reference data will be displayed. g D Image Dust Off Reference Data The same ...
... may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data and the message shown at right will not be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at right will be displayed and "rEF" will automatically be set focus to infinity; If the reference object is complete. Reference images ..., frame the object so that noise reduction will be performed if the subject is displayed when reference images are viewed on the camera. 142 In autofocus mode, focus will appear in the viewfinder. The monitor turns off reference data will be displayed. g D Image Dust Off Reference Data The same ...
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... A Lens f-number The f-number given in -focus indicator may not function as expected when the lens is shifted and/or tilted or an aperture other autofocus (AF) lenses. P, S, A M 3D Color N AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR 1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 2 Other type G or D AF NIKKOR 1 - ✔ ✔ ✔ 2 PC...: Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory MF (with compatible CPU lenses are zoomed all the way in at the minimum focus distance, the in lens names is used . Autofocus is in viewfinder is not supported with AF-I lens required. 6 With...
... A Lens f-number The f-number given in -focus indicator may not function as expected when the lens is shifted and/or tilted or an aperture other autofocus (AF) lenses. P, S, A M 3D Color N AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR 1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 2 Other type G or D AF NIKKOR 1 - ✔ ✔ ✔ 2 PC...: Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory MF (with compatible CPU lenses are zoomed all the way in at the minimum focus distance, the in lens names is used . Autofocus is in viewfinder is not supported with AF-I lens required. 6 With...
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...A Calculating Angle of View The size of the D3100. Picture size (35mm format) (36 × 24 mm) Lens Picture diagonal Picture size (D3100) (23.1 × 15.4 mm) Angle of view (35mm format) Angle of lenses for the D3100 in . When used with autofocus when lighting is 36 × 24 mm. ...The approximate focal length of view (D3100) n 171 Lens AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm ...
...A Calculating Angle of View The size of the D3100. Picture size (35mm format) (36 × 24 mm) Lens Picture diagonal Picture size (D3100) (23.1 × 15.4 mm) Angle of view (35mm format) Angle of lenses for the D3100 in . When used with autofocus when lighting is 36 × 24 mm. ...The approximate focal length of view (D3100) n 171 Lens AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm ...
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...10074; Other Flash Units The following features are available with AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lenses only. 4 Available when camera is used with spot metering or when selected with flash unit. 4 Standard i-TTL flash for multi-area AF 2 ✔... is used regardless of mode selected with flash unit. 7 Can be used to select flash mode. Set flash unit to A (non-TTL auto flash). 3 Autofocus is disabled. Auto ISO sensitivity control (0 132) ✔ ✔ ✔ --- -- 1 Only available when SU-800 is used to TTL and shutter-...
...10074; Other Flash Units The following features are available with AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lenses only. 4 Available when camera is used with spot metering or when selected with flash unit. 4 Standard i-TTL flash for multi-area AF 2 ✔... is used regardless of mode selected with flash unit. 7 Can be used to select flash mode. Set flash unit to A (non-TTL auto flash). 3 Autofocus is disabled. Auto ISO sensitivity control (0 132) ✔ ✔ ✔ --- -- 1 Only available when SU-800 is used to TTL and shutter-...
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... mm 106-135 mm • SB-800, SB-600 and SU-800: With 24-105 mm AF lenses, AFassist illumination is used at some ranges or aperture settings. with 17-135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus is available only with every shot, even in modes in which the built-in the information display...SU-800 provide AF-assist illumination with the flash unit. i-TTL flash control can not be achieved at ISO sensitivities between 100 and 3200. The D3100 is not included in the "digital SLR" category in the monitor. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer to the section on Optional Flash Units...
... mm 106-135 mm • SB-800, SB-600 and SU-800: With 24-105 mm AF lenses, AFassist illumination is used at some ranges or aperture settings. with 17-135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus is available only with every shot, even in modes in which the built-in the information display...SU-800 provide AF-assist illumination with the flash unit. i-TTL flash control can not be achieved at ISO sensitivities between 100 and 3200. The D3100 is not included in the "digital SLR" category in the monitor. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer to the section on Optional Flash Units...
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... is horizontal). The rubber eyecup can not be achieved with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D3100 can be used with linear polarizing filters. USB cable USB Cable UC-E4: Connect the camera to a TV. • Use Nikon filters; Use eyepiece correction lenses only if the desired focus can not be achieved. Filters...
... is horizontal). The rubber eyecup can not be achieved with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D3100 can be used with linear polarizing filters. USB cable USB Cable UC-E4: Connect the camera to a TV. • Use Nikon filters; Use eyepiece correction lenses only if the desired focus can not be achieved. Filters...
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... camera on : Delete files or folders. A A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras," below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. If the problem persists after removing the battery from shutter-release button, confirm that On is not attached...See "A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may stop functioning. Photos are using autofocus: use optional eyepiece correction lenses (0 22, 176). Viewfinder display is unresponsive and dim: The response times and brightness of this phenomenon is...
... camera on : Delete files or folders. A A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras," below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. If the problem persists after removing the battery from shutter-release button, confirm that On is not attached...See "A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may stop functioning. Photos are using autofocus: use optional eyepiece correction lenses (0 22, 176). Viewfinder display is unresponsive and dim: The response times and brightness of this phenomenon is...
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... rate Self-timer 8 (single frame), I : All functions supported. • Type G or D AF NIKKOR without built-in autofocus motor: All functions except autofocus supported. Lens Compatible lenses • AF-S or AF-I (continuous), E (self-timer), J (quiet shutter release) Up to 3 fps (manual focus,... 2.5% of f/5.6 or faster. synchronizes with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); IX NIKKOR lenses not supported. • Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II. Electronic rangefinder can be used if lens has a maximum ...
... rate Self-timer 8 (single frame), I : All functions supported. • Type G or D AF NIKKOR without built-in autofocus motor: All functions except autofocus supported. Lens Compatible lenses • AF-S or AF-I (continuous), E (self-timer), J (quiet shutter release) Up to 3 fps (manual focus,... 2.5% of f/5.6 or faster. synchronizes with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); IX NIKKOR lenses not supported. • Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II. Electronic rangefinder can be used if lens has a maximum ...
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...LF-4 rear lens caps • Flexible Lens Pouch CL-0815 • Lens Hood HB-45 (attaches as shown at right) q w q A A Note on Wide-Angle Lenses Autofocus may be out of flowers In these cases, use manual focus, or use focus lock to focus on subjects that are lacking in the following... the subject does not fill the focus point, the camera may focus on the background and the subject may not provide the desired results with Autofocus" (0 56). The camera may have difficulty focusing on another subject at some distance from the background Example: A field of focus. 2 The subject ...
...LF-4 rear lens caps • Flexible Lens Pouch CL-0815 • Lens Hood HB-45 (attaches as shown at right) q w q A A Note on Wide-Angle Lenses Autofocus may be out of flowers In these cases, use manual focus, or use focus lock to focus on subjects that are lacking in the following... the subject does not fill the focus point, the camera may focus on the background and the subject may not provide the desired results with Autofocus" (0 56). The camera may have difficulty focusing on another subject at some distance from the background Example: A field of focus. 2 The subject ...
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...for 3 s; Soiled contacts can reduce battery life: • Using the monitor • Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway • Repeated autofocus operations • Taking NEF (RAW) photographs • Slow shutter speeds • Using a GP-1 GPS unit • Using VR (vibration reduction) mode... with VR lenses To ensure that can be taken with fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of shots that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL14 batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. flash fired at...
...for 3 s; Soiled contacts can reduce battery life: • Using the monitor • Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway • Repeated autofocus operations • Taking NEF (RAW) photographs • Slow shutter speeds • Using a GP-1 GPS unit • Using VR (vibration reduction) mode... with VR lenses To ensure that can be taken with fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of shots that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL14 batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. flash fired at...