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...over a series of photos? Question Key phrase See page Can I set both shutter speed and aperture Exposure mode h manually? (manual) 120 Can I record voice memo when taking a photograph? Multiple exposure 206 Can I make a time exposure? Can I make photos brighter or darker? Why do I view more information about photos? Exposure compensation 128 How do parts of a photo White balance using different white balance settings? Flash mode 194 How can I create multiple copies of my photos blink? Long time-exposures 122 Can I record multiple shots as a single photograph...
...over a series of photos? Question Key phrase See page Can I set both shutter speed and aperture Exposure mode h manually? (manual) 120 Can I record voice memo when taking a photograph? Multiple exposure 206 Can I make a time exposure? Can I make photos brighter or darker? Why do I view more information about photos? Exposure compensation 128 How do parts of a photo White balance using different white balance settings? Flash mode 194 How can I create multiple copies of my photos blink? Long time-exposures 122 Can I record multiple shots as a single photograph...
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... Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 290 Shooting Menu Bank 291 Reset Shooting Menu 293 Active Folder 293 File Naming 296 Slot 2 296 Image Quality 296 Image Size 297 Image Area 297 JPEG Compression 297 NEF (RAW) Recording 297 White Balance 297 Set Picture Control 298 Manage Picture Control 298 Color Space 298 Active D-Lighting 298 Vignette Control 299 Long Exp. NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction 300 High ISO NR 300 ISO Sensitivity Settings 301 Live View 301 Multiple Exposure 301 Interval Timer Shooting 301 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 302 B: Custom Setting...
... Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 290 Shooting Menu Bank 291 Reset Shooting Menu 293 Active Folder 293 File Naming 296 Slot 2 296 Image Quality 296 Image Size 297 Image Area 297 JPEG Compression 297 NEF (RAW) Recording 297 White Balance 297 Set Picture Control 298 Manage Picture Control 298 Color Space 298 Active D-Lighting 298 Vignette Control 299 Long Exp. NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction 300 High ISO NR 300 ISO Sensitivity Settings 301 Live View 301 Multiple Exposure 301 Interval Timer Shooting 301 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 302 B: Custom Setting...
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... 10 1 Shutter speed 116, 120 Exposure compensation value 128 Number of shots in exposure and flash bracketing sequence 131 Number of shots in WB bracketing sequence ...... 135 Number of intervals for interval timer photography .... 214 Focal length (non-CPU lenses 220 ISO sensitivity 104 2 Shutter-speed lock icon......... 123 3 Flexible program indicator ... 115 4 Exposure mode 112 5 Flash mode 194 6 Shooting menu bank 291 7 Custom settings bank 304 8 Memory card indicator (slot 1 42, 45 9 Memory card indicator (slot 2 42, 45 10 Number of exposures remaining 49 Number of shots...
... 10 1 Shutter speed 116, 120 Exposure compensation value 128 Number of shots in exposure and flash bracketing sequence 131 Number of shots in WB bracketing sequence ...... 135 Number of intervals for interval timer photography .... 214 Focal length (non-CPU lenses 220 ISO sensitivity 104 2 Shutter-speed lock icon......... 123 3 Flexible program indicator ... 115 4 Exposure mode 112 5 Flash mode 194 6 Shooting menu bank 291 7 Custom settings bank 304 8 Memory card indicator (slot 1 42, 45 9 Memory card indicator (slot 2 42, 45 10 Number of exposures remaining 49 Number of shots...
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... flashready indicator lights when the flash is inserted. This is attached (pg. 187). 12 ISO sensitivity indicator ......... 104 16 Flash-ready indicator 199 Auto ISO sensitivity 17 FV lock indicator 199 indicator 106 18 Flash sync indicator 326 X 13 ISO sensitivity 104 19 Aperture stop indicator .. 119, 385 14 Frame count 49 20 Battery indicator 48 Number of exposures 21 Electronic analog exposure remaining 49 display 122 Number of the displays may drop at low temperatures.
... flashready indicator lights when the flash is inserted. This is attached (pg. 187). 12 ISO sensitivity indicator ......... 104 16 Flash-ready indicator 199 Auto ISO sensitivity 17 FV lock indicator 199 indicator 106 18 Flash sync indicator 326 X 13 ISO sensitivity 104 19 Aperture stop indicator .. 119, 385 14 Frame count 49 20 Battery indicator 48 Number of exposures 21 Electronic analog exposure remaining 49 display 122 Number of the displays may drop at low temperatures.
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... 5 Multiple exposure indicator.... 208 6 Aperture lock icon 124 25 Battery indicator 48 26 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator 131 WB bracketing indicator ........135 7 Aperture (f-number) ......118, 120 27 Focus mode indicator 74 Aperture (number of stops 119, 385 Exposure and flash bracketing increment 132 28 Long exposure noise reduction indicator 300 29 Color space indicator 183 WB bracketing increment ..... 136 30 Picture Control indicator........165 Maximum aperture 31 Active D-Lighting indicator...181 (non-CPU lenses 220 32 High ISO noise reduction 8 Aperture stop...
... 5 Multiple exposure indicator.... 208 6 Aperture lock icon 124 25 Battery indicator 48 26 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator 131 WB bracketing indicator ........135 7 Aperture (f-number) ......118, 120 27 Focus mode indicator 74 Aperture (number of stops 119, 385 Exposure and flash bracketing increment 132 28 Long exposure noise reduction indicator 300 29 Color space indicator 183 WB bracketing increment ..... 136 30 Picture Control indicator........165 Maximum aperture 31 Active D-Lighting indicator...181 (non-CPU lenses 220 32 High ISO noise reduction 8 Aperture stop...
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... the card slot (e). the card in the camera simultaneously. Power switch Always turn the camera off . Up to two memory cards can be used when the card in the top control panel. 42 Slot 2 SHOOT CUSTOM If the default setting of [Overflow] is full. A Memory Card Slots Slot 1 is indicated in slot 1 is selected for the main card; Slot 1 The card currently in use is for [Slot 2] (pg. 72) when two memory cards are...
... the card slot (e). the card in the camera simultaneously. Power switch Always turn the camera off . Up to two memory cards can be used when the card in the top control panel. 42 Slot 2 SHOOT CUSTOM If the default setting of [Overflow] is full. A Memory Card Slots Slot 1 is indicated in slot 1 is selected for the main card; Slot 1 The card currently in use is for [Slot 2] (pg. 72) when two memory cards are...
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... auto) Camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for [JPEG compression]. Ideal for snapshots. 66 normal) * [Size priority] selected for optimal exposure in size. 70 ISO sensitivity 100 ISO sensitivity (digital equivalent of film speed) set to take photos at a compression ratio (JPEG of roughly 1 : 8*. Adjust Camera Settings This tutorial describes how to ISO 100. 104 White balance v (Auto) White balance is pressed halfway. 78 51 Image size L (Large) FX format images are listed below. point AF) Focus point Viewfinder focus point display is...
... auto) Camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for [JPEG compression]. Ideal for snapshots. 66 normal) * [Size priority] selected for optimal exposure in size. 70 ISO sensitivity 100 ISO sensitivity (digital equivalent of film speed) set to take photos at a compression ratio (JPEG of roughly 1 : 8*. Adjust Camera Settings This tutorial describes how to ISO 100. 104 White balance v (Auto) White balance is pressed halfway. 78 51 Image size L (Large) FX format images are listed below. point AF) Focus point Viewfinder focus point display is...
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... manual exposure modes. SHOOT CUSTOM 123 Z F button Main command dial To unlock shutter speed, press the F button and rotate the main command dial until R icons appear in the viewfinder and the top control panel. Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock The F button can be used to lock shutter speed at the value selected in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, or to lock aperture at the selected value, press the F button and rotate the main command dial until the R icons disappear from the displays...
... manual exposure modes. SHOOT CUSTOM 123 Z F button Main command dial To unlock shutter speed, press the F button and rotate the main command dial until R icons appear in the viewfinder and the top control panel. Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock The F button can be used to lock shutter speed at the value selected in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, or to lock aperture at the selected value, press the F button and rotate the main command dial until the R icons disappear from the displays...
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... selected focus point. Note that the metering method can be confirmed in the viewfinder and top control panel. pg. 115) Shutter speed Aperture The new values can not be changed without altering the metered value for Custom Setting c1 ([Shutter-release button AE-L], pg. 318), exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is selected for exposure: Exposure mode e f g Settings Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; Z A See Also If [On] is pressed halfway. A Metered Area In spot metering, exposure...
... selected focus point. Note that the metering method can be confirmed in the viewfinder and top control panel. pg. 115) Shutter speed Aperture The new values can not be changed without altering the metered value for Custom Setting c1 ([Shutter-release button AE-L], pg. 318), exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is selected for exposure: Exposure mode e f g Settings Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; Z A See Also If [On] is pressed halfway. A Metered Area In spot metering, exposure...
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... overcast skies. WB button Main command dial Rear control panel A The White Balance Menu White balance can not be adjusted using the [White balance] option in the rear control panel. Choose color temperature from the list above or use preset white balance. K Choose color temp. 2,500- Fine-tuning set to 0. Auto white balance is r displayed in the shooting menu (pg. 290). A I (Fluorescent) Selecting I (fluorescent) with auto white balance, choose an option from list of bulb chosen for white balance (pg. 148). * All...
... overcast skies. WB button Main command dial Rear control panel A The White Balance Menu White balance can not be adjusted using the [White balance] option in the rear control panel. Choose color temperature from the list above or use preset white balance. K Choose color temp. 2,500- Fine-tuning set to 0. Auto white balance is r displayed in the shooting menu (pg. 290). A I (Fluorescent) Selecting I (fluorescent) with auto white balance, choose an option from list of bulb chosen for white balance (pg. 148). * All...
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... for details). • Transfer pictures (pg. 256) and print them from a computer using [Print set (DPOF)] (pg. 272). • Print JPEG photographs on a printer connected to a printer and print JPEG photographs directly from the camera (pg. 263). • Insert the camera memory card in a printer equipped with the service before ordering. 262 Some digital print services may also support TIFF; Printing Photographs Photographs...
... for details). • Transfer pictures (pg. 256) and print them from a computer using [Print set (DPOF)] (pg. 272). • Print JPEG photographs on a printer connected to a printer and print JPEG photographs directly from the camera (pg. 263). • Insert the camera memory card in a printer equipped with the service before ordering. 262 Some digital print services may also support TIFF; Printing Photographs Photographs...
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... the playback photo information display (pg. 229). A L appears next to the playback menu, highlight [Done] and press J. No focus point is shown in red in single-servo AF, focus point where focus first locked) is displayed if camera was unable to focus using continuous-servo autofocus or if continuous-servo autofocus was used with auto-area AF. Shooting data pages (including camera name, Data metering, exposure, focal length, white balance, and image options) appear in photo histogram information display. Very bright areas blink on...
... the playback photo information display (pg. 229). A L appears next to the playback menu, highlight [Done] and press J. No focus point is shown in red in single-servo AF, focus point where focus first locked) is displayed if camera was unable to focus using continuous-servo autofocus or if continuous-servo autofocus was used with auto-area AF. Shooting data pages (including camera name, Data metering, exposure, focal length, white balance, and image options) appear in photo histogram information display. Very bright areas blink on...
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... combination of [Interval timer shooting], [Multiple exposure], and modifications to Picture Controls (quick adjust and other banks, allowing the user to switch instantly from the bank menu. A Shooting Menu Bank The top control panel and shooting information displays show the current shooting menu bank. With the exceptions of frequently-used settings, select one bank have no effect on the others. SHOOT CUSTOM ❚❚ Renaming Shooting Menu Banks Selecting [Rename] in the [Shooting menu bank] menu displays the list...
... combination of [Interval timer shooting], [Multiple exposure], and modifications to Picture Controls (quick adjust and other banks, allowing the user to switch instantly from the bank menu. A Shooting Menu Bank The top control panel and shooting information displays show the current shooting menu bank. With the exceptions of frequently-used settings, select one bank have no effect on the others. SHOOT CUSTOM ❚❚ Renaming Shooting Menu Banks Selecting [Rename] in the [Shooting menu bank] menu displays the list...
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... Fn button performs the same function as a tilt meter (pg. 335). Option t Bracketing burst L Matrix metering M Centerweighted N Spot metering u Virtual horizon * D Playback * Access top O item in My Menu * None (default) Description If the Fn button is pressed while exposure or flash bracketing is active in single frame release mode, all shots in the current bracketing program will be set to [None]. If white balance bracketing is active or continuous release mode (mode CH...
... Fn button performs the same function as a tilt meter (pg. 335). Option t Bracketing burst L Matrix metering M Centerweighted N Spot metering u Virtual horizon * D Playback * Access top O item in My Menu * None (default) Description If the Fn button is pressed while exposure or flash bracketing is active in single frame release mode, all shots in the current bracketing program will be set to [None]. If white balance bracketing is active or continuous release mode (mode CH...
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...Menu Option Display mode Playback Image review After delete Rotate tall Shooting menu bank File naming Slot 2 Image quality Image size Image area JPEG compression Shooting (all banks) All Custom Settings except [Reset custom settings] U 358 NR High ISO NR ISO sensitivity settings Live view Custom settings (all banks) NEF (RAW) recording White balance (with fine tuning and presets d-0-d-4) Set Picture Control Color space Active D-Lighting Vignette control Long exp. pg 417). Save/Load Settings Select [Save settings] to save the following settings to the memory card...
...Menu Option Display mode Playback Image review After delete Rotate tall Shooting menu bank File naming Slot 2 Image quality Image size Image area JPEG compression Shooting (all banks) All Custom Settings except [Reset custom settings] U 358 NR High ISO NR ISO sensitivity settings Live view Custom settings (all banks) NEF (RAW) recording White balance (with fine tuning and presets d-0-d-4) Set Picture Control Color space Active D-Lighting Vignette control Long exp. pg 417). Save/Load Settings Select [Save settings] to save the following settings to the memory card...
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..., recent settings can be added, deleted, and reordered as described below. For information on basic menu operations, see "Tutorial: Camera Menus" (pg. 26). Options can be used to create and edit a customized list of options from the playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus for quick access (up to 20 items). Highlight the name of the menu containing the option you wish to My Menu 1 Select...
..., recent settings can be added, deleted, and reordered as described below. For information on basic menu operations, see "Tutorial: Camera Menus" (pg. 26). Options can be used to create and edit a customized list of options from the playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus for quick access (up to 20 items). Highlight the name of the menu containing the option you wish to My Menu 1 Select...
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... selection]), shutter release is disabled if camera is unable to focus when focus mode S is slow to record Turn long exposure noise reduction photos. Problem Solution Flash in use AE-L/ AF-L button to lock focus. when using Custom Setting Full range of shutter speeds. Image size can be changed. [Image quality] set to [NEF (RAW)]. • Unlock focus selector lock. • Auto-area AF selected for full range of shutter speeds not available. Camera is selected in hand-held mode was mistaken for sound of Photos not recorded in live view mode. Flash sync speed can...
... selection]), shutter release is disabled if camera is unable to focus when focus mode S is slow to record Turn long exposure noise reduction photos. Problem Solution Flash in use AE-L/ AF-L button to lock focus. when using Custom Setting Full range of shutter speeds. Image size can be changed. [Image quality] set to [NEF (RAW)]. • Unlock focus selector lock. • Auto-area AF selected for full range of shutter speeds not available. Camera is selected in hand-held mode was mistaken for sound of Photos not recorded in live view mode. Flash sync speed can...
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... for preset white Image was not created with D3X. 155 balance. • NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image 66 White balance bracketing unavailable. Subject is in • Shutter speed is slower than 8 s: 300 photos. pixels ("noise") appear in 209 effect. Photos are unnatural. smeared. • Clean low-pass filter. 400 • Adjust white balance to match 140 Colors are blotched or • Clean lens. - light source. • Adjust [Set Picture Control] 162 settings. n 410 Can not measure white balance. use long exposure noise reduction. Problem Solution...
... for preset white Image was not created with D3X. 155 balance. • NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image 66 White balance bracketing unavailable. Subject is in • Shutter speed is slower than 8 s: 300 photos. pixels ("noise") appear in 209 effect. Photos are unnatural. smeared. • Clean low-pass filter. 400 • Adjust white balance to match 140 Colors are blotched or • Clean lens. - light source. • Adjust [Set Picture Control] 162 settings. n 410 Can not measure white balance. use long exposure noise reduction. Problem Solution...
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...] for [Playback folder]. 281 for [Playback folder]. 281 playback. Transfer to choose photo on TV. Shooting data appear Press 1 or 3 to computer and print using supplied software or Capture NX 2. "Tall" (portrait) • Select [On] for printing. Choose correct video mode. 348 412 information displayed. 229, 282 A graph appears during Select [All] for playback. NEF (RAW) image is displayed stating that no images are displayed in NEF (RAW) format. n Photo is full: delete photos. 49...
...] for [Playback folder]. 281 for [Playback folder]. 281 playback. Transfer to choose photo on TV. Shooting data appear Press 1 or 3 to computer and print using supplied software or Capture NX 2. "Tall" (portrait) • Select [On] for printing. Choose correct video mode. 348 412 information displayed. 229, 282 A graph appears during Select [All] for playback. NEF (RAW) image is displayed stating that no images are displayed in NEF (RAW) format. n Photo is full: delete photos. 49...
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... White balance White balance Auto (TTL white-balance with main image sensor and 1,005 segment RGB sensor); 7 manual modes with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Auto FP High-Speed Sync and modeling illumination supported with finetuning; color temperature setting Live view Modes Autofocus Hand-held, tripod • Hand-held: Phase-detection AF with 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors) • Tripod: Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame Monitor Monitor 3-in., 920,000-dot (VGA), low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD...
... White balance White balance Auto (TTL white-balance with main image sensor and 1,005 segment RGB sensor); 7 manual modes with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Auto FP High-Speed Sync and modeling illumination supported with finetuning; color temperature setting Live view Modes Autofocus Hand-held, tripod • Hand-held: Phase-detection AF with 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors) • Tripod: Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame Monitor Monitor 3-in., 920,000-dot (VGA), low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD...
