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... the camera? Exposure delay mode 325 ❚❚ Viewing Photographs Question Can I view more information about photos? White balance 140 How do I change settings for the optional flash unit? Exposure compensation 128 How do I make photos brighter or darker? bracketing 135, 328 How do parts of a photo White balance using different white balance settings? Fine tune optimal exposure 316 How can I pick the standard exposure level? Why do I reduce blur? Long time-exposures 122 Can I create multiple copies of my photos blink?
... the camera? Exposure delay mode 325 ❚❚ Viewing Photographs Question Can I view more information about photos? White balance 140 How do I change settings for the optional flash unit? Exposure compensation 128 How do I make photos brighter or darker? bracketing 135, 328 How do parts of a photo White balance using different white balance settings? Fine tune optimal exposure 316 How can I pick the standard exposure level? Why do I reduce blur? Long time-exposures 122 Can I create multiple copies of my photos blink?
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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 Bank 304 xiv Menu Guide 277 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 278 Delete 281 Playback Folder 281 Hide Image 281 Display Mode 282 Copy Image(s 283 Image Review 287 After Delete 287 Rotate Tall 287 Slide Show 288 Print Set (DPOF 289 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 290 Shooting Menu Bank 291 Reset Shooting Menu 293 Active Folder 293 File Naming 296...
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 Bank 304 xiv Menu Guide 277 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 278 Delete 281 Playback Folder 281 Hide Image 281 Display Mode 282 Copy Image(s 283 Image Review 287 After Delete 287 Rotate Tall 287 Slide Show 288 Print Set (DPOF 289 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 290 Shooting Menu Bank 291 Reset Shooting Menu 293 Active Folder 293 File Naming 296...
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... when memory continuous) indicator 86 remains for over 1000 Continuous shooting speed....321 exposures 49 35 Auto-area AF indicator 77 11 Frame count 49 Focus points indicator 78 Manual lens number 220 AF-area mode indicator 77 12 Memory card indicator 3D-tracking indicator.......77, 308 (slot 2 42, 45 36 Image area indicator 61 13 Memory card indicator 37 GPS connection indicator......223 (slot 1 42, 45 38 Electronic analog exposure 14 Custom settings bank 304 display 122 15 Shooting menu bank 291...
... when memory continuous) indicator 86 remains for over 1000 Continuous shooting speed....321 exposures 49 35 Auto-area AF indicator 77 11 Frame count 49 Focus points indicator 78 Manual lens number 220 AF-area mode indicator 77 12 Memory card indicator 3D-tracking indicator.......77, 308 (slot 2 42, 45 36 Image area indicator 61 13 Memory card indicator 37 GPS connection indicator......223 (slot 1 42, 45 38 Electronic analog exposure 14 Custom settings bank 304 display 122 15 Shooting menu bank 291...
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... available in programmed auto. ❚❚ Shutter-Speed Lock To lock shutter speed at the value selected in aperture-priority auto and manual exposure modes. 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. SHOOT CUSTOM 123 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...
... available in programmed auto. ❚❚ Shutter-Speed Lock To lock shutter speed at the value selected in aperture-priority auto and manual exposure modes. 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. SHOOT CUSTOM 123 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...
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... of the viewfinder (the default area for Custom Setting c1 ([Shutter-release button AE-L], pg. 318), exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 4-mm (0.16 in.) circle centered on changing the role of the AE-L/AF-L button, see Custom Setting f6 ([Assign AE-L/AF-L button], pg. 340). 127 For information on the selected focus point. A Metered Area In spot metering, exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed...
... of the viewfinder (the default area for Custom Setting c1 ([Shutter-release button AE-L], pg. 318), exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 4-mm (0.16 in.) circle centered on changing the role of the AE-L/AF-L button, see Custom Setting f6 ([Assign AE-L/AF-L button], pg. 340). 127 For information on the selected focus point. A Metered Area In spot metering, exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed...
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... skies. WB button Main command dial Rear control panel A The White Balance Menu White balance can not be achieved with auto white balance, choose an option from list of bulb chosen for white balance (pg. 148). * All values are approximate. Option (K) Description N Flash 5,400* Use with subjects in daylight with optional flash units. K Choose color temp. 2,500- Use subject, light source, or existing L Preset manual - Color temp. G Cloudy 6,000* Use in the white balance menu (pg...
... skies. WB button Main command dial Rear control panel A The White Balance Menu White balance can not be achieved with auto white balance, choose an option from list of bulb chosen for white balance (pg. 148). * All values are approximate. Option (K) Description N Flash 5,400* Use with subjects in daylight with optional flash units. K Choose color temp. 2,500- Use subject, light source, or existing L Preset manual - Color temp. G Cloudy 6,000* Use in the white balance menu (pg...
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... details). • Transfer pictures (pg. 256) and print them from a computer using the WT-4 wireless transmitter (available separately; check with a card slot (see the WT-4 user's manual for printing RAW (NEF) pictures. pg. 391). If the printer supports DPOF (pg. 440), photographs can be selected for printing using [Print set (DPOF)] (pg. 272). • Take the camera memory card to a developer or digital printer center. If...
... details). • Transfer pictures (pg. 256) and print them from a computer using the WT-4 wireless transmitter (available separately; check with a card slot (see the WT-4 user's manual for printing RAW (NEF) pictures. pg. 391). If the printer supports DPOF (pg. 440), photographs can be selected for printing using [Print set (DPOF)] (pg. 272). • Take the camera memory card to a developer or digital printer center. If...
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... number of Q recording on photo), or [No time stamp], then press J to select and return to previous menu. Press 1 or 3 to choose [Printer default] (default Time for current printer), [Print time stamp stamp] (print time and date of copies copies (maximum 99), then press J to select and return to previous menu. 266 Menu shown at right will be displayed. Press 1 or 3 to choose print style...
... number of Q recording on photo), or [No time stamp], then press J to select and return to previous menu. Press 1 or 3 to choose [Printer default] (default Time for current printer), [Print time stamp stamp] (print time and date of copies copies (maximum 99), then press J to select and return to previous menu. 266 Menu shown at right will be displayed. Press 1 or 3 to choose print style...
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... the playback menu, highlight [Done] and press J. No focus point is shown in red in photo information display. RGB Red, green, and blue histograms are shown in photo Focus point information display. to focus using continuous-servo autofocus or if continuous-servo autofocus was unable to deselect, highlight and press 2. Very bright areas blink on and off. Shooting data pages (including camera name, Data metering, exposure, focal length, white balance, and image options) appear in the playback photo information display (pg. 229). Display Mode...
... the playback menu, highlight [Done] and press J. No focus point is shown in red in photo information display. RGB Red, green, and blue histograms are shown in photo Focus point information display. to focus using continuous-servo autofocus or if continuous-servo autofocus was unable to deselect, highlight and press 2. Very bright areas blink on and off. Shooting data pages (including camera name, Data metering, exposure, focal length, white balance, and image options) appear in the playback photo information display (pg. 229). Display Mode...
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... settings 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). In My Menu (O), highlight [Add items] and press 2 2 Select a menu. Highlight the name of the menu containing the option you wish to My Menu 1 Select [Add items]. O My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu The [My Menu] option can be displayed in...
... settings 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). In My Menu (O), highlight [Add items] and press 2 2 Select a menu. Highlight the name of the menu containing the option you wish to My Menu 1 Select [Add items]. O My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu The [My Menu] option can be displayed in...
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... Custom Setting Full range of Photos not recorded in live view mode. 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. shutter. • Unless [Release] is unable to record Turn long exposure noise reduction photos. Focus does not lock when shutter-release button is selected in hand-held mode. e1 ([Flash sync speed]); Problem Solution Flash in use AE-L/ AF-L button to turn monitor off . • Sound of mirror clicking down when shutter-release button...
... Custom Setting Full range of Photos not recorded in live view mode. 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. shutter. • Unless [Release] is unable to record Turn long exposure noise reduction photos. Focus does not lock when shutter-release button is selected in hand-held mode. e1 ([Flash sync speed]); Problem Solution Flash in use AE-L/ AF-L button to turn monitor off . • Sound of mirror clicking down when shutter-release button...
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... Wireless Lighting supported with SB-900, System (CLS) SB-800, or SU-800 as commander and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 as remotes; blinks after flash is fully charged; Auto FP High-Speed Sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units Sync terminal ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread White balance White balance Auto (TTL white-balance with main image sensor and 1,005 segment RGB sensor); 7 manual modes with playback zoom, slide show, histogram display, highlight display, auto image...
... Wireless Lighting supported with SB-900, System (CLS) SB-800, or SU-800 as commander and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 as remotes; blinks after flash is fully charged; Auto FP High-Speed Sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units Sync terminal ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread White balance White balance Auto (TTL white-balance with main image sensor and 1,005 segment RGB sensor); 7 manual modes with playback zoom, slide show, histogram display, highlight display, auto image...
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... Vignette control indicator 290 29 Exposure compensation indicator 134 30 Battery indicator 43 31 ADL bracketing amount 146 32 Image area indicator 79 33 Fn button assignment 316 34 AE-L/AF-L button assignment .........321 35 Picture Control indicator 171 36 Long exposure noise reduction indicator 291 37 Custom settings bank 294 38 Focus mode indicator 90 39 Memory card indicator (slot 2 37, 39 40 Memory card indicator (slot 1 37, 39 41 GPS connection indicator 219 42 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator 137 WB bracketing indicator 141 ADL bracketing indicator 145...
... Vignette control indicator 290 29 Exposure compensation indicator 134 30 Battery indicator 43 31 ADL bracketing amount 146 32 Image area indicator 79 33 Fn button assignment 316 34 AE-L/AF-L button assignment .........321 35 Picture Control indicator 171 36 Long exposure noise reduction indicator 291 37 Custom settings bank 294 38 Focus mode indicator 90 39 Memory card indicator (slot 2 37, 39 40 Memory card indicator (slot 1 37, 39 41 GPS connection indicator 219 42 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator 137 WB bracketing indicator 141 ADL bracketing indicator 145...
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... focus point. A Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture Z While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be changed while exposure lock is in the center of the AE-L/AF-L button, see Custom Setting f6 (Assign AE-L/AF-L button, 0 321). 133 Keeping the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. A See Also If On is pressed halfway. In centerweighted metering, exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is selected for exposure: Exposure mode e f g Setting Shutter speed...
... focus point. A Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture Z While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be changed while exposure lock is in the center of the AE-L/AF-L button, see Custom Setting f6 (Assign AE-L/AF-L button, 0 321). 133 Keeping the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. A See Also If On is pressed halfway. In centerweighted metering, exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is selected for exposure: Exposure mode e f g Setting Shutter speed...
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... at right will be displayed. Q 261 Option Description Menu shown at Page size default page size for current printer), Print with border (print photo with white border), or No border, then press J to select and return to previous menu. Menu shown at right will be displayed. Menu shown at right will be displayed. of choose number of recording on photo), or No time stamp, then press...
... at right will be displayed. Q 261 Option Description Menu shown at Page size default page size for current printer), Print with border (print photo with white border), or No border, then press J to select and return to previous menu. Menu shown at right will be displayed. Menu shown at right will be displayed. of choose number of recording on photo), or No time stamp, then press...
D3S User's Manual
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Image size can be changed: Image quality set to record photos: Turn long exposure noise reduction off (0 291). n 399 Shutter-release disabled: • Memory card is full or not inserted (0 36, 44). • CPU lens with A selected for shutter speed (0 404). If B is displayed in the top control panel, select Aperture ring for Custom Setting d9 (Exposure delay mode; 0 310). Camera is slow to NEF (RAW) (0 83). ❚❚ Shooting Camera takes time to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or focus lock (0 96, 99). • Tripod selected in live view: camera will...
Image size can be changed: Image quality set to record photos: Turn long exposure noise reduction off (0 291). n 399 Shutter-release disabled: • Memory card is full or not inserted (0 36, 44). • CPU lens with A selected for shutter speed (0 404). If B is displayed in the top control panel, select Aperture ring for Custom Setting d9 (Exposure delay mode; 0 310). Camera is slow to NEF (RAW) (0 83). ❚❚ Shooting Camera takes time to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or focus lock (0 96, 99). • Tripod selected in live view: camera will...
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... long time-exposures: turn long exposure noise reduction on when shooting at a shutter speed of "A" (0 291). Bright bands appear during live view display: Select Off for Custom Setting a2 (AF-S priority selection), shutter release is disabled if camera is unable to match light source (0 150). • Adjust Set Picture Control settings (0 170). n 400 Photos not recorded in live view mode: • Sound of mirror clicking down when shutter-release button was pressed halfway in hand-held mode (0 63, 296). Photos are unnatural: • Adjust white balance to focus when focus mode...
... long time-exposures: turn long exposure noise reduction on when shooting at a shutter speed of "A" (0 291). Bright bands appear during live view display: Select Off for Custom Setting a2 (AF-S priority selection), shutter release is disabled if camera is unable to match light source (0 150). • Adjust Set Picture Control settings (0 170). n 400 Photos not recorded in live view mode: • Sound of mirror clicking down when shutter-release button was pressed halfway in hand-held mode (0 63, 296). Photos are unnatural: • Adjust white balance to focus when focus mode...
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... Auto image rotation (0 332). • Photo is displayed in effect, or movie is in image review (0 224). • Camera was pointed up or down when photo was taken with movies: • Microphone off (0 174, 182). Remove protection (0 238). NEF (RAW) image is disconnected during playback: Select All for Playback folder (0 275). Metering can not be changed: Live view is in progress, autoexposure lock is being recorded (0 61, 66, 133). Can not view pictures recorded with other cameras: Pictures recorded...
... Auto image rotation (0 332). • Photo is displayed in effect, or movie is in image review (0 224). • Camera was pointed up or down when photo was taken with movies: • Microphone off (0 174, 182). Remove protection (0 238). NEF (RAW) image is disconnected during playback: Select All for Playback folder (0 275). Metering can not be changed: Live view is in progress, autoexposure lock is being recorded (0 61, 66, 133). Can not view pictures recorded with other cameras: Pictures recorded...
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... exposure 304 Firmware version 340 Flash 186, 187, 193, 196 Flash (White balance 150 Flash bracketing 136, 312, 313 Flash control 192 Flash mode 193 Flash only (Auto bracketing set) ... 136, 312 Flash range 195 Flash ready indicator 13, 190, 197, 412 Flash shutter speed 312 Flash sync speed 311 Flash sync terminal 186 Flexible program 121 Flicker reduction 54, 68, 330 Fluorescent (White balance 150 Fn button 82, 197, 316 f-number 123, 124, 368 Focal length 214, 370-371 Focal plane mark 100 Focus...
... exposure 304 Firmware version 340 Flash 186, 187, 193, 196 Flash (White balance 150 Flash bracketing 136, 312, 313 Flash control 192 Flash mode 193 Flash only (Auto bracketing set) ... 136, 312 Flash range 195 Flash ready indicator 13, 190, 197, 412 Flash shutter speed 312 Flash sync speed 311 Flash sync terminal 186 Flexible program 121 Flicker reduction 54, 68, 330 Fluorescent (White balance 150 Fn button 82, 197, 316 f-number 123, 124, 368 Focal length 214, 370-371 Focal plane mark 100 Focus...
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... Movie settings 70 Movies 66 Multi selector 23, 315 Multiple exposure 202 My Menu 359 N NEF 83, 84, 85 NEF (RAW 83, 84, 85 NEF (RAW) bit depth 85 NEF (RAW) processing 353 NEF (RAW) recording 85 Neutral (Set Picture Control 170 Nikon Transfer 254 No memory card 324 Image quality 83 Image review 224, 281 Image size 86 Incandescent (White balance)........ 150 Index print 266 In-focus indicator 49, 90 Information 225, 277 Information display 14, 309 Interval timer shooting...
... Movie settings 70 Movies 66 Multi selector 23, 315 Multiple exposure 202 My Menu 359 N NEF 83, 84, 85 NEF (RAW 83, 84, 85 NEF (RAW) bit depth 85 NEF (RAW) processing 353 NEF (RAW) recording 85 Neutral (Set Picture Control 170 Nikon Transfer 254 No memory card 324 Image quality 83 Image review 224, 281 Image size 86 Incandescent (White balance)........ 150 Index print 266 In-focus indicator 49, 90 Information 225, 277 Information display 14, 309 Interval timer shooting...
