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DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read "For Your Safety" (page x). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible En place for future reference.
DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read "For Your Safety" (page x). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible En place for future reference.
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... as selected camera features. The Reference Manual (PDF) Read the Reference Manual (this manual) for your Nikon camera. A The Nikon Download Center In addition to download product manuals, firmware updates, and software. http://onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/d3500/en/ The User's Manual The User's Manual supplied with other devices. Online Manuals (HTML) The Reference Manual is also available in html format and...
... as selected camera features. The Reference Manual (PDF) Read the Reference Manual (this manual) for your Nikon camera. A The Nikon Download Center In addition to download product manuals, firmware updates, and software. http://onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/d3500/en/ The User's Manual The User's Manual supplied with other devices. Online Manuals (HTML) The Reference Manual is also available in html format and...
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... conventions are used . Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are used : D This icon marks cautions; Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that should be read the safety instructions in bold. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them... that should be read before using the camera for the first time, read by all who use to prevent damage to other pages in this manual. information that default settings are shown in "For Your Safety" (0 x).
... conventions are used . Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are used : D This icon marks cautions; Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that should be read the safety instructions in bold. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them... that should be read before using the camera for the first time, read by all who use to prevent damage to other pages in this manual. information that default settings are shown in "For Your Safety" (0 x).
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... 74 Image Quality and Size 77 Image Quality 77 Image Size 79 Using the Built-in Flash 80 Auto Pop-up Modes 80 Manual Pop-up Modes 82 ISO Sensitivity 86 P, S, A, and M Modes 88 Shutter Speed and Aperture 88 Mode P (Programmed Auto 89 Mode S (Shutter-...Priority Auto 91 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 93 Mode M (Manual 95 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only 97 Exposure 100 Metering 100 Autoexposure Lock 102 Exposure Compensation 104 Flash Compensation 106 Preserving Detail in Highlights and...
... 74 Image Quality and Size 77 Image Quality 77 Image Size 79 Using the Built-in Flash 80 Auto Pop-up Modes 80 Manual Pop-up Modes 82 ISO Sensitivity 86 P, S, A, and M Modes 88 Shutter Speed and Aperture 88 Mode P (Programmed Auto 89 Mode S (Shutter-...Priority Auto 91 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 93 Mode M (Manual 95 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only 97 Exposure 100 Metering 100 Autoexposure Lock 102 Exposure Compensation 104 Flash Compensation 106 Preserving Detail in Highlights and...
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... 209 Self-Timer 210 Image Dust Off Ref Photo 211 Image Comment 213 Copyright Information 214 Beep 215 Flicker Reduction 215 Buttons 216 Rangefinder 217 Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode 218 File Number Sequence 219 Storage Folder 220 File Naming 222 Location Data 222 Airplane Mode 223 Send to Smart...
... 209 Self-Timer 210 Image Dust Off Ref Photo 211 Image Comment 213 Copyright Information 214 Beep 215 Flicker Reduction 215 Buttons 216 Rangefinder 217 Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode 218 File Number Sequence 219 Storage Folder 220 File Naming 222 Location Data 222 Airplane Mode 223 Send to Smart...
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... • Separate collection and recycling dispose of as household waste. This symbol on the battery indicates that the information in these manuals at an this product may be damages resulting from incorrect disposal. • For more information, contact the and prevent negative consequences...All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated appropriate collection point. Notices • No part of the manuals included • Nikon will not be held liable for Customers in Europe CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. ...
... • Separate collection and recycling dispose of as household waste. This symbol on the battery indicates that the information in these manuals at an this product may be damages resulting from incorrect disposal. • For more information, contact the and prevent negative consequences...All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated appropriate collection point. Notices • No part of the manuals included • Nikon will not be held liable for Customers in Europe CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. ...
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... deleting images or formatting memory cards or other personal information. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for preset manual white balance. Be sure to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry...
... deleting images or formatting memory cards or other personal information. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for preset manual white balance. Be sure to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry...
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... 131 Red-eye reduction lamp .......81, 83 15 Body cap 15, 281 Introduction 1 You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and...
... 131 Red-eye reduction lamp .......81, 83 15 Body cap 15, 281 Introduction 1 You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and...
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The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes and g mode: 1 P, S, A, and M modes: P-Programmed auto.......... 89 S-Shutter-priority auto...... 91 A-Aperture-priority auto 93 M-Manual 95 2 Special Effects Modes 44 3 Scene Modes k Portrait 42 m Sports 43 n Close up 43 o Night portrait 43 4 g Mode 36 5 Auto modes: i Auto 26 j Auto (flash off 26 Introduction 5
The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes and g mode: 1 P, S, A, and M modes: P-Programmed auto.......... 89 S-Shutter-priority auto...... 91 A-Aperture-priority auto 93 M-Manual 95 2 Special Effects Modes 44 3 Scene Modes k Portrait 42 m Sports 43 n Close up 43 o Night portrait 43 4 g Mode 36 5 Auto modes: i Auto 26 j Auto (flash off 26 Introduction 5
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... mode currently selected with the mode dial (0 26, 42, 44, 88). t Microphone sensitivity Microphone sensitivity for Movie settings > Wind noise reduction in movie mode (0 131). w Manual movie Displayed when On is too high; The amount of movies recorded in the shooting menu (0 131). i Focus mode The current focus mode (0 62). y Sound...
... mode currently selected with the mode dial (0 26, 42, 44, 88). t Microphone sensitivity Microphone sensitivity for Movie settings > Wind noise reduction in movie mode (0 131). w Manual movie Displayed when On is too high; The amount of movies recorded in the shooting menu (0 131). i Focus mode The current focus mode (0 62). y Sound...
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Be sure to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is an AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is removed. First Steps 15 Attach a Lens Be careful to remove the lens cap before taking pictures. Remove the camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap Mounting mark (camera) Align the mounting marks Mounting mark (lens) Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place.
Be sure to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is an AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is removed. First Steps 15 Attach a Lens Be careful to remove the lens cap before taking pictures. Remove the camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap Mounting mark (camera) Align the mounting marks Mounting mark (lens) Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place.
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S Super Vivid Overall saturation and contrast are increased for a more vibrant image. Special Effects 45 A Note Autofocus is available in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. T Pop Overall saturation is unable to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities. manual focus can be used if the camera is increased for a more lively image. The built-in live view only; % Night Vision Use under conditions of darkness to focus.
S Super Vivid Overall saturation and contrast are increased for a more vibrant image. Special Effects 45 A Note Autofocus is available in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. T Pop Overall saturation is unable to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities. manual focus can be used if the camera is increased for a more lively image. The built-in live view only; % Night Vision Use under conditions of darkness to focus.
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... (0 282) when taking a photograph with the flash in modes that you cover the viewfinder with exposure, we recommend that require the flash to be raised manually, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to the viewfinder. Shooting will be displayed in the viewfinder (0 32). More on...
... (0 282) when taking a photograph with the flash in modes that you cover the viewfinder with exposure, we recommend that require the flash to be raised manually, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to the viewfinder. Shooting will be displayed in the viewfinder (0 32). More on...
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... photographs after focusing (0 72). The user can only be released if camera is moving subjects. Shutter can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 69) or use focus lock to focus to focus. For moving . Note that AF-S and AF-C are available only in modes P, S, A, and M. 62 More... button is pressed halfway. Focus locks when AF-S Single-servo AF shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Shutter can be adjusted automatically (see below) or manually (0 74). Focus Mode The following focus modes can only be released if camera is able to focus.
... photographs after focusing (0 72). The user can only be released if camera is moving subjects. Shutter can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 69) or use focus lock to focus to focus. For moving . Note that AF-S and AF-C are available only in modes P, S, A, and M. 62 More... button is pressed halfway. Focus locks when AF-S Single-servo AF shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Shutter can be adjusted automatically (see below) or manually (0 74). Focus Mode The following focus modes can only be released if camera is able to focus.
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.... For moving subjects. Camera focuses AF-F Full-timeservo AF continuously until shutter-release button is not available in the information display and press J. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 74). Note that AF-F is pressed. Press the P button, then highlight the current focus mode in U, ', and ( modes. ❚❚ Choosing the Focus Mode...
.... For moving subjects. Camera focuses AF-F Full-timeservo AF continuously until shutter-release button is not available in the information display and press J. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 74). Note that AF-F is pressed. Press the P button, then highlight the current focus mode in U, ', and ( modes. ❚❚ Choosing the Focus Mode...
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... at different distances from the camera. Example: Subject is inside a cage. A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases, focus manually (0 74) or use focus lock (0 72) to be displayed and the camera may be released even when the subject is not in focus. In these...
... at different distances from the camera. Example: Subject is inside a cage. A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases, focus manually (0 74) or use focus lock (0 72) to be displayed and the camera may be released even when the subject is not in focus. In these...
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... d Dynamic-area AF modes, user selects focus point using multi selector (0 69). Note that when the shutter-release button is selected for autofocus is selected manually; camera focuses on Photography 67
... d Dynamic-area AF modes, user selects focus point using multi selector (0 69). Note that when the shutter-release button is selected for autofocus is selected manually; camera focuses on Photography 67
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... that subject-tracking AF is not available in subject-tracking AF, pressing J during focus-point selection selects the center focus point. A Manual Focus-Point Selection The multi selector can be unable to track subjects if they move quickly, leave the frame or are obscured by other...it moves through the frame. In subject-tracking AF, pressing J starts subject tracking instead. Note that the camera may be used to the background. Manual focus-point selection is not available in color or brightness to select the focus point. Except in auto-area AF. To end tracking, press J...
... that subject-tracking AF is not available in subject-tracking AF, pressing J during focus-point selection selects the center focus point. A Manual Focus-Point Selection The multi selector can be unable to track subjects if they move quickly, leave the frame or are obscured by other...it moves through the frame. In subject-tracking AF, pressing J starts subject tracking instead. Note that the camera may be used to the background. Manual focus-point selection is not available in color or brightness to select the focus point. Except in auto-area AF. To end tracking, press J...
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... can be used in manual focus mode, the in-focus indicator (I) will flash in the viewfinder (or in live view, the focus point will flash in the monitor) to warn .... 2 Focus. A AF-P Lenses When an AF-P lens (0 266) is used when autofocus is equipped with a focus-mode switch, select MF (manual focus) for Focus mode (0 62) in focus. To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on Photography If the lens is not available or does not produce...
... can be used in manual focus mode, the in-focus indicator (I) will flash in the viewfinder (or in live view, the focus point will flash in the monitor) to warn .... 2 Focus. A AF-P Lenses When an AF-P lens (0 266) is used when autofocus is equipped with a focus-mode switch, select MF (manual focus) for Focus mode (0 62) in focus. To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on Photography If the lens is not available or does not produce...
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...The Electronic Rangefinder (Viewfinder Photography) The viewfinder focus indicator can be used to MF (manual focus; 0 62). More on Photography 75 A Selecting Manual Focus with the Camera If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override) or A/M (autofocus with Autofocus" (0 65), the in focus; After positioning ... be displayed when the subject is displayed. Note that with the subjects listed in "Getting Good Results with manual override/AF priority), manual focus can then be selected by setting the camera focus mode to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus...
...The Electronic Rangefinder (Viewfinder Photography) The viewfinder focus indicator can be used to MF (manual focus; 0 62). More on Photography 75 A Selecting Manual Focus with the Camera If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override) or A/M (autofocus with Autofocus" (0 65), the in focus; After positioning ... be displayed when the subject is displayed. Note that with the subjects listed in "Getting Good Results with manual override/AF priority), manual focus can then be selected by setting the camera focus mode to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus...