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Can I use? How do I create retouched copies of photos? Can I print the date of RAW (NEF) photos? What lenses can I display a framing grid in the monitor? Retouching Photographs How do I restore default settings? Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to stop the camera beeping? ...
Can I use? How do I create retouched copies of photos? Can I print the date of RAW (NEF) photos? What lenses can I display a framing grid in the monitor? Retouching Photographs How do I restore default settings? Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to stop the camera beeping? ...
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... ...162 Perspective Control...162 Miniature Effect ...163 Before and After ...164 m Recent Settings...165 Technical Notes 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...
... ...162 Perspective Control...162 Miniature Effect ...163 Before and After ...164 m Recent Settings...165 Technical Notes 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...
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... easier to these services). THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Any accessories regularly used . 1 To get X the most from your Nikon digital camera are used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be read before ...using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original ...
... easier to these services). THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Any accessories regularly used . 1 To get X the most from your Nikon digital camera are used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be read before ...using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original ...
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... to press the lensrelease button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). Autofocus is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with manual override). if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for illustrative purposes is removed. A-M switch (see below... reduction) switch (0 17) 3 Attach the lens. D Autofocus Autofocus is not available with the mounting mark on the lens aligned with other AF lenses (0 167). 16 Focal length mark X Focal length scale Lens cap Mounting mark CPU contacts (0 168) Rear lens cap Focus ring (0 43, ...
... to press the lensrelease button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). Autofocus is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with manual override). if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for illustrative purposes is removed. A-M switch (see below... reduction) switch (0 17) 3 Attach the lens. D Autofocus Autofocus is not available with the mounting mark on the lens aligned with other AF lenses (0 167). 16 Focal length mark X Focal length scale Lens cap Mounting mark CPU contacts (0 168) Rear lens cap Focus ring (0 43, ...
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... the lens and turning the camera on if the tripod head is not secured or when using a monopod. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of 55 mm (Nikon measurements; When vibration reduction is active, the image in both autofocus and manual focus modes. This does not indicate a ...much easier to pan the camera smoothly in flash is charging. ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR), which reduces blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is panned, allowing shutter speeds to be slowed by ...
... the lens and turning the camera on if the tripod head is not secured or when using a monopod. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of 55 mm (Nikon measurements; When vibration reduction is active, the image in both autofocus and manual focus modes. This does not indicate a ...much easier to pan the camera smoothly in flash is charging. ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR), which reduces blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is panned, allowing shutter speeds to be slowed by ...
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... are in sharp focus. Check that the display in the viewfinder is equipped with your eye to the viewfinder, be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 176). 22 With the camera in focus, use the diopter adjustment control to accommodate individual differences in vision. Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in...
... are in sharp focus. Check that the display in the viewfinder is equipped with your eye to the viewfinder, be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 176). 22 With the camera in focus, use the diopter adjustment control to accommodate individual differences in vision. Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in...
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... be used with moving light sources (below at left). A Flash Modes The flash modes listed on the lenses that can be used again after it has been used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. the effect this icon is not displayed, flash will fire as required. • Y (red-eye reduction...
... be used with moving light sources (below at left). A Flash Modes The flash modes listed on the lenses that can be used again after it has been used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. the effect this icon is not displayed, flash will fire as required. • Y (red-eye reduction...
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... 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. Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring (0 168), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Use to blur background or bring out...
... 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. Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring (0 168), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Use to blur background or bring out...
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...not displayed in the information display and press J. 3 Choose a metering method. t Information display P button 2 Display metering options. with type G or D lenses (0 168), distance information (3D color matrix metering II; Highlight an option and press J. Method Description Produces natural results in most situations. M Centerweighted Camera meters ...will meter center focus point). Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other CPU lenses, the camera uses color matrix metering II, which does not include 3D distance information).
...not displayed in the information display and press J. 3 Choose a metering method. t Information display P button 2 Display metering options. with type G or D lenses (0 168), distance information (3D color matrix metering II; Highlight an option and press J. Method Description Produces natural results in most situations. M Centerweighted Camera meters ...will meter center focus point). Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other CPU lenses, the camera uses color matrix metering II, which does not include 3D distance information).
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... Control For information creating copies of the final photograph, and that the time needed to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting with long lenses (note that the edges of the area visible in a digital image file. Color Space G button ➜ C shooting menu The... ," with ExifPrint, the direct printing option on some household printers, or kiosk printing or other lenses. Choose sRGB for photographs that will select the correct color space automatically. A Nikon Software ViewNX 2 (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automatically select the correct color ...
... Control For information creating copies of the final photograph, and that the time needed to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting with long lenses (note that the edges of the area visible in a digital image file. Color Space G button ➜ C shooting menu The... ," with ExifPrint, the direct printing option on some household printers, or kiosk printing or other lenses. Choose sRGB for photographs that will select the correct color space automatically. A Nikon Software ViewNX 2 (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automatically select the correct color ...
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... focus point is selected. See page 186 for the shooting modes in AF-A focus mode) when e Auto-area AF is selected for restrictions on the lenses that can be performed at high ISO sensitivities or shutter speeds slower than that performed when On is used .
... focus point is selected. See page 186 for the shooting modes in AF-A focus mode) when e Auto-area AF is selected for restrictions on the lenses that can be performed at high ISO sensitivities or shutter speeds slower than that performed when On is used .
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... dust off reference data will not be used with existing photographs. 2 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder. Reference images can be used with different lenses or at different apertures. Select Clean sensor, then start : Select this option to infinity manually. 3 Acquire dust off reference data. In autofocus mode, focus will...
... dust off reference data will not be used with existing photographs. 2 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder. Reference images can be used with different lenses or at different apertures. Select Clean sensor, then start : Select this option to infinity manually. 3 Acquire dust off reference data. In autofocus mode, focus will...
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...; N retouch menu Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. D-Lighting is for use only with pictures taken with other lenses excluded). Results are not guaranteed with type G and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses. Press 2 to reduce barrel distortion, 4 to brighten dark or backlit subjects. Press J to playback without creating a copy. Straighten...
...; N retouch menu Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. D-Lighting is for use only with pictures taken with other lenses excluded). Results are not guaranteed with type G and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses. Press 2 to reduce barrel distortion, 4 to brighten dark or backlit subjects. Press J to playback without creating a copy. Straighten...
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... 3 - ✔ 2, 3 PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D 4 - ✔3 ✔ - 2, 3 AF-S/AF-I teleconverter 5 ✔6 ✔6 ✔ ✔ 2 Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for F3AF) - ✔7 ✔ ✔ 2 AI-P NIKKOR - ✔8 ✔ ✔ 2 1 Use AF-S or AF-I lens required. 6 With maximum effective aperture of the lens...or tilting. 4 The camera's exposure metering and flash control systems may be used . 5 AF-S or AF-I lenses to get the most from your camera. The features available with other than the maximum aperture is not in focus....
... 3 - ✔ 2, 3 PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D 4 - ✔3 ✔ - 2, 3 AF-S/AF-I teleconverter 5 ✔6 ✔6 ✔ ✔ 2 Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for F3AF) - ✔7 ✔ ✔ 2 AI-P NIKKOR - ✔8 ✔ ✔ 2 1 Use AF-S or AF-I lens required. 6 With maximum effective aperture of the lens...or tilting. 4 The camera's exposure metering and flash control systems may be used . 5 AF-S or AF-I lenses to get the most from your camera. The features available with other than the maximum aperture is not in focus....
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Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens n 168 A Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel.
Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens n 168 A Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel.
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...PK-series 11A, 12, or 13; D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can not be used with the D3100: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, 1200mm... NOT be used. P, S, A M L, M, N AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses - ✔1 ✔ - ✔2 - AI-type Teleconverter - ✔5 ✔ - ✔2 - Some non-CPU lenses can be used with electronic Auto and scene Lens/accessory AF rangefinder) MF modes; see ...
...PK-series 11A, 12, or 13; D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can not be used with the D3100: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, 1200mm... NOT be used. P, S, A M L, M, N AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses - ✔1 ✔ - ✔2 - AI-type Teleconverter - ✔5 ✔ - ✔2 - Some non-CPU lenses can be used with electronic Auto and scene Lens/accessory AF rangefinder) MF modes; see ...
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... . No vignetting 2.5 m/8 ft. 2in. 1.5 m/4 ft. 11 in. 1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in. 1.5 m/4 ft. 11 in . D The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can not be used with lenses with focal lengths of 18-300 mm, although in some cases the flash may interfere with the following... lenses at some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens, while lenses that block the subject's view of macro zoom lenses. No vignetting 1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in . No vignetting 1.5 m/4 ft. 11 in. 1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in . Remove lens hoods...
... . No vignetting 2.5 m/8 ft. 2in. 1.5 m/4 ft. 11 in. 1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in. 1.5 m/4 ft. 11 in . D The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can not be used with lenses with focal lengths of 18-300 mm, although in some cases the flash may interfere with the following... lenses at some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens, while lenses that block the subject's view of macro zoom lenses. No vignetting 1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in . No vignetting 1.5 m/4 ft. 11 in. 1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in . Remove lens hoods...
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...format can be unable to light the entire subject at all ranges. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D3100 in . The size of the area exposed by the D3100, in .), the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with the AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED... (35mm format) (36 × 24 mm) Lens Picture diagonal Picture size (D3100) (23.1 × 15.4 mm) Angle of view (35mm format) Angle of the D3100. D AF-Assist Illumination AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses: • AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S Zoom-Nikkor...
...format can be unable to light the entire subject at all ranges. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D3100 in . The size of the area exposed by the D3100, in .), the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with the AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED... (35mm format) (36 × 24 mm) Lens Picture diagonal Picture size (D3100) (23.1 × 15.4 mm) Angle of view (35mm format) Angle of the D3100. D AF-Assist Illumination AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses: • AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S Zoom-Nikkor...
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... unit to A (non-TTL auto flash). 3 Autofocus is 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 in flash, and use optional flash unit only. 2 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter-release is...
... unit to A (non-TTL auto flash). 3 Autofocus is 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 in flash, and use optional flash unit only. 2 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter-release is...
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... with the focus points shown at some ranges or aperture settings. with 17-135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus is available only with the focus points shown at ISO sensitivities between 100 and 3200. The D3100 is used for off-camera flash photography, correct exposure may be used (l and m). i-TTL ...flash control can not be used at right. 17-105 mm 106-135 mm • SB-800, SB-600 and SU-800: With 24-105 mm AF lenses, AFassist illumination is ...
... with the focus points shown at some ranges or aperture settings. with 17-135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus is available only with the focus points shown at ISO sensitivities between 100 and 3200. The D3100 is used for off-camera flash photography, correct exposure may be used (l and m). i-TTL ...flash control can not be used at right. 17-105 mm 106-135 mm • SB-800, SB-600 and SU-800: With 24-105 mm AF lenses, AFassist illumination is ...