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... do I focus on erratically moving subjects? 3D-tracking Can I adjust focus separately for using two memory cards? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for different lenses? Image area How do I record photographs using this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ New Features Question Key phrase How do I take high-quality NEF...
... do I focus on erratically moving subjects? 3D-tracking Can I adjust focus separately for using two memory cards? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for different lenses? Image area How do I record photographs using this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ New Features Question Key phrase How do I take high-quality NEF...
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...view my photos in High Definition? What software is available for my camera? Television playback Can I use? Key phrase Optional flash units Compatible lenses Other accessories Approved memory cards Other accessories See page 187 382 387 394 391 ix Connecting to my computer? What memory cards can I copy... Key phrase Can I print the date on TV? Printing via USB Can I view my photos on my photographs? What lenses can I print photographs? HDMI How do I use ? What AC adapters, remote cords, and viewfinder accessories are available for my camera?
...view my photos in High Definition? What software is available for my camera? Television playback Can I use? Key phrase Optional flash units Compatible lenses Other accessories Approved memory cards Other accessories See page 187 382 387 394 391 ix Connecting to my computer? What memory cards can I copy... Key phrase Can I print the date on TV? Printing via USB Can I view my photos on my photographs? What lenses can I print photographs? HDMI How do I use ? What AC adapters, remote cords, and viewfinder accessories are available for my camera?
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... Lock 198 Flash Contacts 201 Other Shooting Options 203 Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings 204 Multiple Exposure 206 Interval Timer Photography 211 Non-CPU Lenses 218 Using a GPS Unit 221 More About Playback 225 Full-Frame Playback 226 Photo Information 229 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback 241 Taking a Closer Look...
... Lock 198 Flash Contacts 201 Other Shooting Options 203 Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings 204 Multiple Exposure 206 Interval Timer Photography 211 Non-CPU Lenses 218 Using a GPS Unit 221 More About Playback 225 Full-Frame Playback 226 Photo Information 229 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback 241 Taking a Closer Look...
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... Options to My Menu 376 Deleting Options from My Menu 378 Reordering Options in My Menu 379 Displaying Recent Settings 380 Technical Notes 381 Compatible Lenses 382 Other Accessories 387 Caring for the Camera 395 Storage 395 Cleaning 395 Replacing the Focusing Screen 396 Replacing the Clock Battery 398 The Low...
... Options to My Menu 376 Deleting Options from My Menu 378 Reordering Options in My Menu 379 Displaying Recent Settings 380 Technical Notes 381 Compatible Lenses 382 Other Accessories 387 Caring for the Camera 395 Storage 395 Cleaning 395 Replacing the Focusing Screen 396 Replacing the Clock Battery 398 The Low...
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...professionally. Frequent inspection and servicing are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. Overview Thank you for use the product. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the camera, and keep them where they will be serviced...to five years (note that fees apply to two years, and that it be read all those who use with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. THE USE OF NON...
...professionally. Frequent inspection and servicing are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. Overview Thank you for use the product. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the camera, and keep them where they will be serviced...to five years (note that fees apply to two years, and that it be read all those who use with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. THE USE OF NON...
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... 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... (number of stops 119, 385 Exposure and flash bracketing increment 132 WB bracketing increment......136 Number of shots per interval 214 Maximum aperture (non-CPU lenses 220 PC mode indicator 259 8
... 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... (number of stops 119, 385 Exposure and flash bracketing increment 132 WB bracketing increment......136 Number of shots per interval 214 Maximum aperture (non-CPU lenses 220 PC mode indicator 259 8
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...131 23 "Beep" indicator 320 Number of shots in WB 24 Exposure compensation bracketing sequence 135 indicator 128 Focal length (non-CPU lenses 220 5 Multiple exposure indicator.... 208 6 Aperture lock icon 124 25 Battery indicator 48 26 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator 131 WB ...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 indicator...119, 385 indicator 300 9 Number of exposures 33 Vignette control 299 ...
...131 23 "Beep" indicator 320 Number of shots in WB 24 Exposure compensation bracketing sequence 135 indicator 128 Focal length (non-CPU lenses 220 5 Multiple exposure indicator.... 208 6 Aperture lock icon 124 25 Battery indicator 48 26 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator 131 WB ...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 indicator...119, 385 indicator 300 9 Number of exposures 33 Vignette control 299 ...
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... 5 : 4 image areas, toggle between FX and DX image areas, select shutter speed and aperture in steps of 1 EV, choose prespecified lens data for non-CPU lenses, select the focus point, choose a shooting menu bank, or select the number of focus points for Custom Settings f5 ([Assign preview button], pg. 339) and...
... 5 : 4 image areas, toggle between FX and DX image areas, select shutter speed and aperture in steps of 1 EV, choose prespecified lens data for non-CPU lenses, select the focus point, choose a shooting menu bank, or select the number of focus points for Custom Settings f5 ([Assign preview button], pg. 339) and...
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...camera body cap. A Lens An AF Nikkor 85 mm f/1.4D lens is used in this manual for details. s D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (pg. 384), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). Lens cap Mounting index CPU ...37) Focus ring (pg. 83) A Image Area The DX format image area is automatically selected when a DX lens is off when removing or exchanging lenses. ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is attached. See the lens manual for illustrative purposes. To remove the lens, press and hold...
...camera body cap. A Lens An AF Nikkor 85 mm f/1.4D lens is used in this manual for details. s D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (pg. 384), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). Lens cap Mounting index CPU ...37) Focus ring (pg. 83) A Image Area The DX format image area is automatically selected when a DX lens is off when removing or exchanging lenses. ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is attached. See the lens manual for illustrative purposes. To remove the lens, press and hold...
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... Before attaching a diopter-adjustment viewfinder lens, remove the DK-17 viewfinder eyepiece by closing the viewfinder shutter to further adjust viewfinder diopter. A Diopter Adjustment Viewfinder Lenses Corrective lenses (available separately; Push the diopter adjustment knob back in sharp focus. 3 Replace the diopter adjustment knob. Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus...
... Before attaching a diopter-adjustment viewfinder lens, remove the DK-17 viewfinder eyepiece by closing the viewfinder shutter to further adjust viewfinder diopter. A Diopter Adjustment Viewfinder Lenses Corrective lenses (available separately; Push the diopter adjustment knob back in sharp focus. 3 Replace the diopter adjustment knob. Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus...
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....7 mm is used when [Off ] is selected for [Auto DX crop] (pg. 63). To calculate the approximate focal length of pictures taken with DX format lenses will be blacked out. The edges of the lens in DX a DX format (24x16) format. b 5:4 (30x24) Pictures are recorded in FX format using the full...
....7 mm is used when [Off ] is selected for [Auto DX crop] (pg. 63). To calculate the approximate focal length of pictures taken with DX format lenses will be blacked out. The edges of the lens in DX a DX format (24x16) format. b 5:4 (30x24) Pictures are recorded in FX format using the full...
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... designed for use with DX format cameras and have a smaller picture angle than lenses for [Image area] when a DX lens is attached, the edges of the image may notice a drop in the viewfinder, but when the images are played ...
... designed for use with DX format cameras and have a smaller picture angle than lenses for [Image area] when a DX lens is attached, the edges of the image may notice a drop in the viewfinder, but when the images are played ...
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Manual Focus Manual focus is available for details. 83 A A-M Selection/Autofocus with your lens for Focus-mode lenses that do not support selector autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results (pg. 82). See the documentation provided with Manual Priority If the lens supports A-M selection, set...
Manual Focus Manual focus is available for details. 83 A A-M Selection/Autofocus with your lens for Focus-mode lenses that do not support selector autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results (pg. 82). See the documentation provided with Manual Priority If the lens supports A-M selection, set...
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... is dominated by a neon sign or other light source that the focus point may sometimes be displayed in brightness • A cross (star) filter or other lenses or teleconverters. 97 If continuous high speed or continuous low speed is used • The subject appears smaller than normal (phase-detection) autofocus. k D Focusing with...
... is dominated by a neon sign or other light source that the focus point may sometimes be displayed in brightness • A cross (star) filter or other lenses or teleconverters. 97 If continuous high speed or continuous low speed is used • The subject appears smaller than normal (phase-detection) autofocus. k D Focusing with...
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... k Note, however, that when used in live view will not start and the shutter release will be disabled. Some noise may be audible when zoom lenses are zoomed in or out or shutter speed is panned. To reduce blur in the monitor 30 s before the camera overheats. A count-down display will...
... k Note, however, that when used in live view will not start and the shutter release will be disabled. Some noise may be audible when zoom lenses are zoomed in or out or shutter speed is panned. To reduce blur in the monitor 30 s before the camera overheats. A count-down display will...
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... (defaults to distribution of brightness, color, distance, and composition for Custom Setting b5; otherwise, center-weighted metering for non-CPU lenses will meter Spot metering area 3 center focus point). Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to area in viewfinder. 110 ...selected for natural results. Classic Center weight area 3 meter for [Non-CPU lens data]. 2 For improved precision with non-CPU lenses, specify lens focal length and maximum aperture in most situations. The following options are available: Method Description a Recommended in [Non...
... (defaults to distribution of brightness, color, distance, and composition for Custom Setting b5; otherwise, center-weighted metering for non-CPU lenses will meter Spot metering area 3 center focus point). Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to area in viewfinder. 110 ...selected for natural results. Classic Center weight area 3 meter for [Non-CPU lens data]. 2 For improved precision with non-CPU lenses, specify lens focal length and maximum aperture in most situations. The following options are available: Method Description a Recommended in [Non...
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... are specified using a 1005-segment RGB sensor. Use a type G or D lens for results that include range information (3D color matrix metering II; With other CPU lenses, 3D range information is not specified). Metering selector Z A 3D Color Matrix II Metering In matrix metering, exposure is displayed. Color matrix metering is available when...
... are specified using a 1005-segment RGB sensor. Use a type G or D lens for results that include range information (3D color matrix metering II; With other CPU lenses, 3D range information is not specified). Metering selector Z A 3D Color Matrix II Metering In matrix metering, exposure is displayed. Color matrix metering is available when...
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...minimum aperture (highest f-number). h Manual (pg. 120) User controls both foreground and background into focus for long timeexposures. Non-CPU lenses can only be displayed in exposure mode g (aperture-priority auto) and h (manual). camera selects f auto aperture for optimal exposure.... modes, exposure mode g is automatically selected when a non-CPU lens is little time to blur background for best results. Type G lenses are available: programmed auto (e), shutter-priority auto (f ), aperture-priority auto (g), and manual (h). Shutter-priority User chooses shutter speed; ...
...minimum aperture (highest f-number). h Manual (pg. 120) User controls both foreground and background into focus for long timeexposures. Non-CPU lenses can only be displayed in exposure mode g (aperture-priority auto) and h (manual). camera selects f auto aperture for optimal exposure.... modes, exposure mode g is automatically selected when a non-CPU lens is little time to blur background for best results. Type G lenses are available: programmed auto (e), shutter-priority auto (f ), aperture-priority auto (g), and manual (h). Shutter-priority User chooses shutter speed; ...
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... aperture ring. 119 Large apertures (low f-numbers) soften background details in the viewfinder and top control panel, rounded to the nearest full stop. Z A Non-CPU Lenses If the maximum aperture of field (see page 124). 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
... aperture ring. 119 Large apertures (low f-numbers) soften background details in the viewfinder and top control panel, rounded to the nearest full stop. Z A Non-CPU Lenses If the maximum aperture of field (see page 124). 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
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Sub-command dial Setting aperture SHOOT CUSTOM Setting shutter SHOOT CUSTOM speed Main command dial Shutter speed and aperture can be taken into account when the lens aperture ring is used to set aperture. 121 Shutter speed: 1/250 s Aperture: f/8 A AF Micro Nikkor Lenses Provided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio need only be locked at the selected Z setting (see pages 123, 124). 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
Sub-command dial Setting aperture SHOOT CUSTOM Setting shutter SHOOT CUSTOM speed Main command dial Shutter speed and aperture can be taken into account when the lens aperture ring is used to set aperture. 121 Shutter speed: 1/250 s Aperture: f/8 A AF Micro Nikkor Lenses Provided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio need only be locked at the selected Z setting (see pages 123, 124). 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.