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......6 The Command Dial ...8 The Viewfinder...10 Camera Menus...11 Using Camera Menus ...12 First Steps ...14 Charge the Battery ...14 Insert the Battery ...15 Attach a Lens...16 Basic Setup...18 Insert a Memory Card...20 Format the Memory Card ...21 Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...22 Basic Photography and Playback 23 "Point-and-Shoot...
......6 The Command Dial ...8 The Viewfinder...10 Camera Menus...11 Using Camera Menus ...12 First Steps ...14 Charge the Battery ...14 Insert the Battery ...15 Attach a Lens...16 Basic Setup...18 Insert a Memory Card...20 Format the Memory Card ...21 Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...22 Basic Photography and Playback 23 "Point-and-Shoot...
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...;❚ Symbols and Conventions To make it be serviced once every three to five years (note that default settings are used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Frequent inspection and servicing are engineered and proven to these services). A Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that...
...;❚ Symbols and Conventions To make it be serviced once every three to five years (note that default settings are used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Frequent inspection and servicing are engineered and proven to these services). A Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that...
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... 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 Lens mount 63 21 Accessory shoe cover .........172 22 Accessory shoe (for optional flash units 172 23 Accessory terminal 177 24 USB connector...
... 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 Lens mount 63 21 Accessory shoe cover .........172 22 Accessory shoe (for optional flash units 172 23 Accessory terminal 177 24 USB connector...
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...see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 17) 3 Attach the lens. Being careful not to A (autofocus; if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for illustrative purposes is not available with other AF lenses (0 167). 16 Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when ... (w). D Autofocus Autofocus is removed. Focal length mark X Focal length scale Lens cap Mounting mark CPU contacts (0 168) Rear lens cap Focus ring (0 43, 62) Zoom ring 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. Autofocus is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18...
...see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 17) 3 Attach the lens. Being careful not to A (autofocus; if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for illustrative purposes is not available with other AF lenses (0 167). 16 Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when ... (w). D Autofocus Autofocus is removed. Focal length mark X Focal length scale Lens cap Mounting mark CPU contacts (0 168) Rear lens cap Focus ring (0 43, 62) Zoom ring 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. Autofocus is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18...
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...only to vertical shake), making it on if the tripod head is in the viewfinder may be corrected by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on , the lens may rattle when shaken. When vibration reduction is released. When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to ...the image in effect. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of 55 mm (Nikon measurements; Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is charging. If power to the lens is cut while vibration reduction is panned, allowing shutter speeds to motion that is not part ...
...only to vertical shake), making it on if the tripod head is in the viewfinder may be corrected by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on , the lens may rattle when shaken. When vibration reduction is released. When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to ...the image in effect. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of 55 mm (Nikon measurements; Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is charging. If power to the lens is cut while vibration reduction is panned, allowing shutter speeds to motion that is not part ...
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Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 X Turn the camera on. 3 Focus the viewfinder. If necessary, viewfinder focus can be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye ...
Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 X Turn the camera on. 3 Focus the viewfinder. If necessary, viewfinder focus can be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye ...
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... Camera On 1 Turn the camera on . The information display will fire automatically if the subject is poorly lit. d d (blinks) Description Battery fully charged. Remove the lens cap and turn on or off , press the P button to view the information display; Information display L K H H (blinks) Viewfinder - - shutter release disabled. To take photographs in...
... Camera On 1 Turn the camera on . The information display will fire automatically if the subject is poorly lit. d d (blinks) Description Battery fully charged. Remove the lens cap and turn on or off , press the P button to view the information display; Information display L K H H (blinks) Viewfinder - - shutter release disabled. To take photographs in...
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... account when setting exposure, and no modifications to camera settings are required following adjustments to keep your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject in at right when framing s photographs in , shorter focal lengths to 11/3 EV. Hold the camera as shown at least one... NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR, changes to zoom can alter maximum aperture by up to zoom out). A The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens In the case of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in your upper body stable. Keep your elbows propped lightly against...
... account when setting exposure, and no modifications to camera settings are required following adjustments to keep your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject in at right when framing s photographs in , shorter focal lengths to 11/3 EV. Hold the camera as shown at least one... NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR, changes to zoom can alter maximum aperture by up to zoom out). A The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens In the case of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in your upper body stable. Keep your elbows propped lightly against...
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...;❚ The Mode Dial The following scenes can be selected with soft, naturallooking skin tones. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is poor. 28 use of "scene" modes.
...;❚ The Mode Dial The following scenes can be selected with soft, naturallooking skin tones. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is poor. 28 use of "scene" modes.
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... subject stands out clearly. The built-in portraits taken under low light. Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges). m Sports o Night Portrait Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for snapshots of a tripod is recommended to prevent...
... subject stands out clearly. The built-in portraits taken under low light. Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges). m Sports o Night Portrait Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for snapshots of a tripod is recommended to prevent...
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... mode. 46 o Movie frame size The frame size of time remaining before live view switch. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will end in 30 s or less. 42 t Focus mode The current focus mode. 38 y AF-area mode The current AF-area mode. 38 u Focus point...
... mode. 46 o Movie frame size The frame size of time remaining before live view switch. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will end in 30 s or less. 42 t Focus mode The current focus mode. 38 y AF-area mode The current AF-area mode. 38 u Focus point...
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... to an HDMI-CEC device. A HDMI When the camera is about to end to protect the internal circuits). Live view ends automatically if the lens is not use. Note that the effects of lighting, such as shown at the sun or other strong light sources. When shooting in live view...notice flicker or banding in continuous release mode for extended periods If a warning is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through the lens as fluorescent or mercury-vapor lamps. Movies can not be recorded and photographs can be previewed in live view, wait for extended periods in ...
... to an HDMI-CEC device. A HDMI When the camera is about to end to protect the internal circuits). Live view ends automatically if the lens is not use. Note that the effects of lighting, such as shown at the sun or other strong light sources. When shooting in live view...notice flicker or banding in continuous release mode for extended periods If a warning is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through the lens as fluorescent or mercury-vapor lamps. Movies can not be recorded and photographs can be previewed in live view, wait for extended periods in ...
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While the view through the lens is zoomed in, a navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the frame not visible in the monitor (available only .... The camera may be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus. A Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 62), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus. Navigation window 43 To magnify the view in the monitor up to about 6.8 × for AF-area...
While the view through the lens is zoomed in, a navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the frame not visible in the monitor (available only .... The camera may be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus. A Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 62), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus. Navigation window 43 To magnify the view in the monitor up to about 6.8 × for AF-area...
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.... D The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 37) indicates that movies can be detected in live view mode. 1 Rotate the live view switch. A Camera Noise The camera may record lens noise during movie recording. 45 See Step 3 on page 38 for more information. 4 Focus. P button 3 Choose an AF-area mode. A Before Recording Set aperture before... View" (0 38). Frame the opening shot and focus as described in Steps 4 and 5 of the viewfinder. The mirror is raised and the view through the lens is displayed in mode A or M.
.... D The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 37) indicates that movies can be detected in live view mode. 1 Rotate the live view switch. A Camera Noise The camera may record lens noise during movie recording. 45 See Step 3 on page 38 for more information. 4 Focus. P button 3 Choose an AF-area mode. A Before Recording Set aperture before... View" (0 38). Frame the opening shot and focus as described in Steps 4 and 5 of the viewfinder. The mirror is raised and the view through the lens is displayed in mode A or M.
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... you attempt to cool before movie recording ends automatically (0 37). Note that matches the frequency of the metering method selected. Recording ends automatically if the lens is not use. exit live view when the camera is removed. Wait for extended periods If a warning is used in continuous release mode for the...
... you attempt to cool before movie recording ends automatically (0 37). Note that matches the frequency of the metering method selected. Recording ends automatically if the lens is not use. exit live view when the camera is removed. Wait for extended periods If a warning is used in continuous release mode for the...
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... is selected (AF-C selected for the AF-assist option in the shooting menu (0 134) The illuminator has a range of 18-200 mm and remove the lens hood. Note that the illuminator may become hot when used to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter- assist illuminator will not light: • In... button is pressed halfway. D The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will resume after a period of continuous use a lens with a focal length of about 0.5-3.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.);
... is selected (AF-C selected for the AF-assist option in the shooting menu (0 134) The illuminator has a range of 18-200 mm and remove the lens hood. Note that the illuminator may become hot when used to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter- assist illuminator will not light: • In... button is pressed halfway. D The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will resume after a period of continuous use a lens with a focal length of about 0.5-3.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.);
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... in the viewfinder is in focus. Photographs can be used when you are not using an AF-S or AF-I lens or when autofocus does not produce the desired results (0 56). 1 Set the lens focus-mode switch. Manual Focus Manual focus can be taken at any time, even when the image is not... in focus. A-M switch M/A-M switch 2 Focus. If the lens is equipped with the Camera Manual focus can then be selected by setting the camera focus mode to M. A Selecting Manual Focus with an A-M or M/A-M switch...
... in the viewfinder is in focus. Photographs can be used when you are not using an AF-S or AF-I lens or when autofocus does not produce the desired results (0 56). 1 Set the lens focus-mode switch. Manual Focus Manual focus can be taken at any time, even when the image is not... in focus. A-M switch M/A-M switch 2 Focus. If the lens is equipped with the Camera Manual focus can then be selected by setting the camera focus mode to M. A Selecting Manual Focus with an A-M or M/A-M switch...
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...the selected focus point is displayed. After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is in focus (the focus point can be displayed when the subject is in the viewfinder ...before shooting. A Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46.5 mm (1.83 in.). 46.5 mm Focal plane mark A The Exposure Indicator If desired, the exposure...
...the selected focus point is displayed. After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is in focus (the focus point can be displayed when the subject is in the viewfinder ...before shooting. A Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46.5 mm (1.83 in.). 46.5 mm Focal plane mark A The Exposure Indicator If desired, the exposure...
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... fire even when lighting is poor or subject is pressed halfway and fires as required. • Y (red-eye reduction): Use for several consecutive shots. Remove lens hoods to protect the flash after a short pause. 69 The flash can also be used again after it has been used with moving light sources...
... fire even when lighting is poor or subject is pressed halfway and fires as required. • Y (red-eye reduction): Use for several consecutive shots. Remove lens hoods to protect the flash after a short pause. 69 The flash can also be used again after it has been used with moving light sources...
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... little time to "bulb" for best results. Use to blur background or bring out background details. Use to freeze or blur motion. D Lens Aperture Rings t When using a CPU lens equipped with different combinations of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description P Programmed auto (0 74) Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for...
... little time to "bulb" for best results. Use to blur background or bring out background details. Use to freeze or blur motion. D Lens Aperture Rings t When using a CPU lens equipped with different combinations of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description P Programmed auto (0 74) Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for...