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... i The Q&A Index ➜ 0 ii-iii Know what you want to Find It Find what you 're looking for from: i The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed in "For Your Safety" (0 ix-xiv). Where to do but don't know the function name?
... i The Q&A Index ➜ 0 ii-iii Know what you want to Find It Find what you 're looking for from: i The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed in "For Your Safety" (0 ix-xiv). Where to do but don't know the function name?
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...-Timer Mode...54 More on Photography (All Modes) 55 Focus ...55 Focus Mode...55 AF-Area Mode ...58 Focus Point Selection ...60 Focus Lock ...60 Manual Focus ...62 Image Quality and Size ...64 Image Quality ...64 Image Size...66 Using the Built-in Flash...67 Flash Mode ...68 ISO Sensitivity...71...
...-Timer Mode...54 More on Photography (All Modes) 55 Focus ...55 Focus Mode...55 AF-Area Mode ...58 Focus Point Selection ...60 Focus Lock ...60 Manual Focus ...62 Image Quality and Size ...64 Image Quality ...64 Image Size...66 Using the Built-in Flash...67 Flash Mode ...68 ISO Sensitivity...71...
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Exposure ...79 Metering ...79 Autoexposure Lock...80 Exposure Compensation...81 Flash Compensation...83 Active D-Lighting...85 White Balance ...87 Fine-Tuning White Balance 89 Preset Manual ...90 Picture Controls...94 Selecting a Picture Control 94 Modifying Picture Controls 95 The GP-1 GPS Unit ...98 More on Playback 99 Full-Frame Playback...99 ...
Exposure ...79 Metering ...79 Autoexposure Lock...80 Exposure Compensation...81 Flash Compensation...83 Active D-Lighting...85 White Balance ...87 Fine-Tuning White Balance 89 Preset Manual ...90 Picture Controls...94 Selecting a Picture Control 94 Modifying Picture Controls 95 The GP-1 GPS Unit ...98 More on Playback 99 Full-Frame Playback...99 ...
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... or explode if improperly handled. A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period. To avoid damage to the product, be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on an audio... hearing loss or damage the equipment. Failure to water. • Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should be removed with a dry cloth.
... or explode if improperly handled. A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period. To avoid damage to the product, be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on an audio... hearing loss or damage the equipment. Failure to water. • Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should be removed with a dry cloth.
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...any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any errors or ...omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). The following apply ...
...any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any errors or ...omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). The following apply ...
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.... Care should be recovered from being in possession of material that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other device may be provided for preset manual white balance (0 90). Deleted files can sometimes be taken to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use...
.... Care should be recovered from being in possession of material that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other device may be provided for preset manual white balance (0 90). Deleted files can sometimes be taken to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use...
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... service representative once every one to two years, and that it easier to the camera. Any accessories regularly used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. information that should be read before use with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be ... camera. 0 This icon marks references to these services). D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is inspected or serviced. A Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that fees apply to other pages in this...
... service representative once every one to two years, and that it easier to the camera. Any accessories regularly used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. information that should be read before use with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be ... camera. 0 This icon marks references to these services). D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is inspected or serviced. A Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that fees apply to other pages in this...
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... 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.
... 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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... 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...
... 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...
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...-speed display 7 5 Aperture display 7 6 Auto-area AF indicator ........ 58 3D-tracking indicator........... 58 Focus point 60 7 Eye-Fi connection indicator 150 8 Date imprint indicator ....... 147 9 Manual flash indicator ....... 135 Flash compensation indicator for optional flash units ... 175 10 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 132 11 Picture Control 94 12 Release mode 5, 53...
...-speed display 7 5 Aperture display 7 6 Auto-area AF indicator ........ 58 3D-tracking indicator........... 58 Focus point 60 7 Eye-Fi connection indicator 150 8 Date imprint indicator ....... 147 9 Manual flash indicator ....... 135 Flash compensation indicator for optional flash units ... 175 10 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 132 11 Picture Control 94 12 Release mode 5, 53...
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... battery as shown at battery temperatures from 0°C/32°F to 15°C/59°F and from 45°C/113°F to observe this manual. D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ix-x and 184-185 of this precaution could damage the battery... or impair its performance. failure to 60°C/140°F. Do not attempt to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. Unplug when not in use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C/32°F or above 40°C/104°F; If...
... battery as shown at battery temperatures from 0°C/32°F to 15°C/59°F and from 45°C/113°F to observe this manual. D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ix-x and 184-185 of this precaution could damage the battery... or impair its performance. failure to 60°C/140°F. Do not attempt to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. Unplug when not in use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C/32°F or above 40°C/104°F; If...
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...Autofocus is not available with other AF lenses (0 167). 16 Autofocus is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with manual override). Being careful not to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR. Attach... it clicks into place (w). Keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for autofocus with autofocus motors. A-M switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 17) 3 Attach the lens. Slide the A-M switch to A ...
...Autofocus is not available with other AF lenses (0 167). 16 Autofocus is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with manual override). Being careful not to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR. Attach... it clicks into place (w). Keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for autofocus with autofocus motors. A-M switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 17) 3 Attach the lens. Slide the A-M switch to A ...
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... using a monopod. effects vary with an aperture ring (0 168), lock aperture at a focal length of 55 mm (Nikon measurements; Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is in both autofocus and manual focus modes. This does not indicate a malfunction. 17 When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to...
... using a monopod. effects vary with an aperture ring (0 168), lock aperture at a focal length of 55 mm (Nikon measurements; Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is in both autofocus and manual focus modes. This does not indicate a malfunction. 17 When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to...
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... the focus point. ! " Subject-tracking AF Track a selected subject as it moves through the frame. Shutter can only be released x MF Manual focus if camera is selected, proceed to live view and movie recording. Mode Description 8 Face-priority AF The camera automatically detects and focuses on ... in Steps 3, 4, and 5 assumes that AF-S or AF-F is recommended. Press the P button again to return to Step 6 after focusing manually. 3 Choose an AF-area mode. Highlight the current AF-area mode in the frame. Shutter can only be released if camera is pressed halfway....
... the focus point. ! " Subject-tracking AF Track a selected subject as it moves through the frame. Shutter can only be released x MF Manual focus if camera is selected, proceed to live view and movie recording. Mode Description 8 Face-priority AF The camera automatically detects and focuses on ... in Steps 3, 4, and 5 assumes that AF-S or AF-F is recommended. Press the P button again to return to Step 6 after focusing manually. 3 Choose an AF-area mode. Highlight the current AF-area mode in the frame. Shutter can only be released if camera is pressed halfway....
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... visible in the monitor (available only if Wide-area AF or Normal-area AF is X button selected for precise focus, press the X button. A Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 62), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is zoomed in, a navigation window will appear in a skyscraper) • The subject...
... visible in the monitor (available only if Wide-area AF or Normal-area AF is X button selected for precise focus, press the X button. A Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 62), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is zoomed in, a navigation window will appear in a skyscraper) • The subject...
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Focus Mode Choose from the following focus modes. AF-C Continuousservo AF For moving . MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 62). 1 Place the cursor in the monitor, press the P button. Information display P button 2 Display focus-mode options. z AF-S Single-servo AF For ...released if camera is not displayed in the information display. Focus can only be adjusted automatically or manually (see "Focus Mode," below). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 62) or use focus lock to focus to place the cursor in the information display...
Focus Mode Choose from the following focus modes. AF-C Continuousservo AF For moving . MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 62). 1 Place the cursor in the monitor, press the P button. Information display P button 2 Display focus-mode options. z AF-S Single-servo AF For ...released if camera is not displayed in the information display. Focus can only be adjusted automatically or manually (see "Focus Mode," below). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 62) or use focus lock to focus to place the cursor in the information display...
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... camera gives higher priority to focus under the conditions listed below. A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases, focus manually (0 62) or use focus lock (0 60) to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. Example: A field of flowers or Example: Blinds or a row of...
... camera gives higher priority to focus under the conditions listed below. A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases, focus manually (0 62) or use focus lock (0 60) to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. Example: A field of flowers or Example: Blinds or a row of...
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... off automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter- Normal function will not light: • In live view or during movie recording • During manual focus or if live view is not selected in c Single-point AF, d Dynamic-area AF, or f 3D-tracking (11 points) AF-area mode (0 58, 60...
... off automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter- Normal function will not light: • In live view or during movie recording • During manual focus or if live view is not selected in c Single-point AF, d Dynamic-area AF, or f 3D-tracking (11 points) AF-area mode (0 58, 60...
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...point. f 3D-tracking (11 points) tracking to place the cursor in selected focus point only. In AF-S focus mode, user selects focus point manually (0 60); In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point using multi selector (0 60); Press the P button again to select...focus point. 1 Place the cursor in the monitor, press the P button. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point manually (0 60), but camera will focus based on original subject while shutter-release button is not displayed in the information display. z If shooting ...
...point. f 3D-tracking (11 points) tracking to place the cursor in selected focus point only. In AF-S focus mode, user selects focus point manually (0 60); In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point using multi selector (0 60); Press the P button again to select...focus point. 1 Place the cursor in the monitor, press the P button. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point manually (0 60), but camera will focus based on original subject while shutter-release button is not displayed in the information display. z If shooting ...
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... used to change the composition after focusing in AF-A, AF-S, and AF-C focus modes (0 55), making it possible to focus on . Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame. 1 Choose an AF-area mode other than e (Auto-area...
... used to change the composition after focusing in AF-A, AF-S, and AF-C focus modes (0 55), making it possible to focus on . Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame. 1 Choose an AF-area mode other than e (Auto-area...