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A. only) i Memory cards are sold separately. ❏ D3X digital camera (pg. 3) ❏ BF-1A body cap (pp. 4, 391) ❏ BS-2 accessory shoe cover (pg. 3) ❏ EN-EL4a rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover (pp. 32, 34) ❏ MH-22 quick charger with your camera. Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with power...; AN-D3X strap (pg. 5) ❏ Warranty ❏ User's Manual (this guide) ❏ Quick Guide ❏ Software Installation Guide ❏ Software Suite CD-ROM ❏ Registration card (U. S.
A. only) i Memory cards are sold separately. ❏ D3X digital camera (pg. 3) ❏ BF-1A body cap (pp. 4, 391) ❏ BS-2 accessory shoe cover (pg. 3) ❏ EN-EL4a rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover (pp. 32, 34) ❏ MH-22 quick charger with your camera. Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with power...; AN-D3X strap (pg. 5) ❏ Warranty ❏ User's Manual (this guide) ❏ Quick Guide ❏ Software Installation Guide ❏ Software Suite CD-ROM ❏ Registration card (U. S.
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... I use the monitor as a viewfinder? AF fine tune See page 60 69 72 90 162 181 308 361 ❚❚ Camera Setup Question How do I take high-quality NEF (RAW) photos? 14-bit NEF (RAW) How do I focus on erratically moving subjects? 3D-tracking Can I adjust focus separately for using two memory cards?
... I use the monitor as a viewfinder? AF fine tune See page 60 69 72 90 162 181 308 361 ❚❚ Camera Setup Question How do I take high-quality NEF (RAW) photos? 14-bit NEF (RAW) How do I focus on erratically moving subjects? 3D-tracking Can I adjust focus separately for using two memory cards?
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... ❚❚ Taking Photographs Question Key phrase How many more photos on the Image quality and size memory card? How can I get more shots can I take bigger photographs? Shooting speed Can I clean the camera or lens? ISO sensitivity Can the ISO sensitivity I reset file numbering to ensure optimal exposure? How ... How do I change the frame advance rate? Question How do I keep both foreground and background in focus? control How do I insert a new memory card? Exposure mode g (aperture-priority auto) See page 49 66, 70 73 86 88, 321 100 104 106 116 118 vi
... ❚❚ Taking Photographs Question Key phrase How many more photos on the Image quality and size memory card? How can I get more shots can I take bigger photographs? Shooting speed Can I clean the camera or lens? ISO sensitivity Can the ISO sensitivity I reset file numbering to ensure optimal exposure? How ... How do I change the frame advance rate? Question How do I keep both foreground and background in focus? control How do I insert a new memory card? Exposure mode g (aperture-priority auto) See page 49 66, 70 73 86 88, 321 100 104 106 116 118 vi
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... I use? Key phrase Optional flash units Compatible lenses Other accessories Approved memory cards Other accessories See page 187 382 387 394 391 ix What AC adapters, remote cords, and viewfinder accessories are available for my camera? What software is available for my camera? Print set (DPOF) See page 274 276 256 262 263 266...
... I use? Key phrase Optional flash units Compatible lenses Other accessories Approved memory cards Other accessories See page 187 382 387 394 391 ix What AC adapters, remote cords, and viewfinder accessories are available for my camera? What software is available for my camera? Print set (DPOF) See page 274 276 256 262 263 266...
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... 1 Overview...2 Getting to Know the Camera 3 Camera Body 3 The Top Control Panel 8 The Rear Control Panel 10 The Viewfinder Display 12 The Shooting Information Display 14 The Command Dials 16 Quick Start Guide 23 Tutorial 25 Camera Menus 26 Using Camera Menus 28 Help ...31 First Steps ...32 Charge the Battery 32 Insert the Battery 34 Attach a Lens 37 Basic Setup 39 Insert a Memory Card 42 Formatting Memory Cards...
... 1 Overview...2 Getting to Know the Camera 3 Camera Body 3 The Top Control Panel 8 The Rear Control Panel 10 The Viewfinder Display 12 The Shooting Information Display 14 The Command Dials 16 Quick Start Guide 23 Tutorial 25 Camera Menus 26 Using Camera Menus 28 Help ...31 First Steps ...32 Charge the Battery 32 Insert the Battery 34 Attach a Lens 37 Basic Setup 39 Insert a Memory Card 42 Formatting Memory Cards...
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...: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 340 f7: Customize Command Dials 341 f8: Release Button to Use Dial 343 f9: No Memory Card 344 f10: Reverse Indicators 345 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 346 Format Memory Card 347 LCD Brightness 347 Lock Mirror up for Cleaning 347 Video Mode 348 HDMI 348 World Time 349 Language 349...
...: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 340 f7: Customize Command Dials 341 f8: Release Button to Use Dial 343 f9: No Memory Card 344 f10: Reverse Indicators 345 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 346 Format Memory Card 347 LCD Brightness 347 Lock Mirror up for Cleaning 347 Video Mode 348 HDMI 348 World Time 349 Language 349...
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... Class B digital apparatus complies with images containing no private information (for preset manual. The following apply only to be collected separately. Ensuring the privacy of personal image data. xxii Deleted files can sometimes be taken to users in charge of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or...
... Class B digital apparatus complies with images containing no private information (for preset manual. The following apply only to be collected separately. Ensuring the privacy of personal image data. xxii Deleted files can sometimes be taken to users in charge of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or...
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X 1 Viewfinder 47 9 Card slot cover release button 2 A (AE/AF lock) button (under cover 42 80, 81, 340 10 B (AF-ON) button for 3 B (AF-ON) button ..........75, 94 vertical shooting 313 4 Main command dial 16 11 H (microphone) button ..........249 5 Multi selector 28 12 AF-area mode selector 76 6 Focus selector lock 78 13 Main command dial for 7 Memory card access lamp....43, 56 vertical shooting 16 8 Memory card slot cover ..... 42, 44 7
X 1 Viewfinder 47 9 Card slot cover release button 2 A (AE/AF lock) button (under cover 42 80, 81, 340 10 B (AF-ON) button for 3 B (AF-ON) button ..........75, 94 vertical shooting 313 4 Main command dial 16 11 H (microphone) button ..........249 5 Multi selector 28 12 AF-area mode selector 76 6 Focus selector lock 78 13 Main command dial for 7 Memory card access lamp....43, 56 vertical shooting 16 8 Memory card slot cover ..... 42, 44 7
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The Top Control Panel 1 11 X 2 3 12 4 5 13 6 7 8 14 9 15 10 1 Shutter speed 116, 120 Exposure compensation value 128 Number of shots in exposure and flash bracketing sequence 131 Number of shots ... 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 remaining before memory buffer fills ...... 88 Capture mode indicator.........256 11 Aperture stop indicator .. 119, 385 12 Aperture (f-number)...... 118, 120 Aperture (number of stops 119...
The Top Control Panel 1 11 X 2 3 12 4 5 13 6 7 8 14 9 15 10 1 Shutter speed 116, 120 Exposure compensation value 128 Number of shots in exposure and flash bracketing sequence 131 Number of shots ... 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 remaining before memory buffer fills ...... 88 Capture mode indicator.........256 11 Aperture stop indicator .. 119, 385 12 Aperture (f-number)...... 118, 120 Aperture (number of stops 119...
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...49 remains for over 1000 3 Image size 71 exposures 49 4 ISO sensitivity indicator ......... 104 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 106 Color temperature X indicator 147 7 Memory card slot indicators... 72 5 ISO sensitivity 104 Image quality 67 ISO sensitivity (high/low gain) 8 White-balance bracketing 105 indicator 135 Number of exposures 9 Voice...White balance fine-tuning.... 146 indicator 251, 252 White balance preset 11 Voice memo recording number 158 mode 249 Color temperature 147 12 White balance 140 PC mode indicator 259 White balance fine-tuning indicator 146 11
...49 remains for over 1000 3 Image size 71 exposures 49 4 ISO sensitivity indicator ......... 104 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 106 Color temperature X indicator 147 7 Memory card slot indicators... 72 5 ISO sensitivity 104 Image quality 67 ISO sensitivity (high/low gain) 8 White-balance bracketing 105 indicator 135 Number of exposures 9 Voice...White balance fine-tuning.... 146 indicator 251, 252 White balance preset 11 Voice memo recording number 158 mode 249 Color temperature 147 12 White balance 140 PC mode indicator 259 White balance fine-tuning indicator 146 11
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... 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...
... 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...
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See page 47 for a quick start with the D3X. 1 Charge the battery (pg. 32). X 2 Insert the battery (pg. 34). 3 Attach a lens (pg. 37). 4 Insert a memory card (pg. 42). Back Mounting index 5 Turn the camera on adjusting viewfinder focus. 23 For information on choosing a language and setting the time and date, see page 39. Quick Start Guide Follow these steps for information on (pg. 48).
See page 47 for a quick start with the D3X. 1 Charge the battery (pg. 32). X 2 Insert the battery (pg. 34). 3 Attach a lens (pg. 37). 4 Insert a memory card (pg. 42). Back Mounting index 5 Turn the camera on adjusting viewfinder focus. 23 For information on choosing a language and setting the time and date, see page 39. Quick Start Guide Follow these steps for information on (pg. 48).
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... pg. 34 Attach a Lens pg. 37 Basic Setup pg. 39 Insert a Memory Card pg. 42 Formatting Memory Cards pg. 45 Adjust Viewfinder Focus pg. 47 Basic Photography and Playback pg. 48 Turn the Camera On pg. 48 Adjust Camera Settings pg. 51 Ready the Camera pg. 54 Focus and Shoot pg. 55 Viewing Photographs pg. 57 Deleting...
... pg. 34 Attach a Lens pg. 37 Basic Setup pg. 39 Insert a Memory Card pg. 42 Formatting Memory Cards pg. 45 Adjust Viewfinder Focus pg. 47 Basic Photography and Playback pg. 48 Turn the Camera On pg. 48 Adjust Camera Settings pg. 51 Ready the Camera pg. 54 Focus and Shoot pg. 55 Viewing Photographs pg. 57 Deleting...
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N Retouch Create retouched copies of [My Menu] (pg. 380). 27 B Setup Format memory cards and perform basic camera setup (pg. 346). If O My Menu desired, a menu of recently-used settings can be displayed in place of existing photographs (pg. 363). C Shooting Adjust shooting settings (pg. 290). s A Custom Settings Personalize camera settings (pg. 302). Create a menu of custom options (pg. 376). ❚❚ Menus The following menus are available: Menu Description D Playback Adjust playback settings and manage photos (pg. 278).
N Retouch Create retouched copies of [My Menu] (pg. 380). 27 B Setup Format memory cards and perform basic camera setup (pg. 346). If O My Menu desired, a menu of recently-used settings can be displayed in place of existing photographs (pg. 363). C Shooting Adjust shooting settings (pg. 290). s A Custom Settings Personalize camera settings (pg. 302). Create a menu of custom options (pg. 376). ❚❚ Menus The following menus are available: Menu Description D Playback Adjust playback settings and manage photos (pg. 278).
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... CUSTOM A Memory Card Slots Slot 1 is for [Slot 2] (pg. 72) when two memory cards are inserted, the card in slot 2 will only be inserted in slot 1 is indicated in slot 2 plays a backup or secondary role. Insert a Memory Card The camera stores photographs on CompactFlash and microdrive memory cards (available separately; s 1 Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. 2 Open the card slot...
... CUSTOM A Memory Card Slots Slot 1 is for [Slot 2] (pg. 72) when two memory cards are inserted, the card in slot 2 will only be inserted in slot 1 is indicated in slot 2 plays a backup or secondary role. Insert a Memory Card The camera stores photographs on CompactFlash and microdrive memory cards (available separately; s 1 Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. 2 Open the card slot...
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... in the correct orientation. Access lamp Insert the first memory card in slot 1. When the memory s card is already inserted in slot 1. D Inserting Memory Cards Insert the memory card terminals first. Terminals Rear label 43 Inserting the card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. Insert the memory card with the rear label toward the monitor (q). Direction of insertion...
... in the correct orientation. Access lamp Insert the first memory card in slot 1. When the memory s card is already inserted in slot 1. D Inserting Memory Cards Insert the memory card terminals first. Terminals Rear label 43 Inserting the card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. Insert the memory card with the rear label toward the monitor (q). Direction of insertion...
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... source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer. s Access lamp 2 Remove the memory card. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off . Do not push on the memory card while pressing the eject button. ❚❚ Removing Memory Cards 1 Turn the camera off . D Memory Cards • Memory cards may be removed by hand.
... source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer. s Access lamp 2 Remove the memory card. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off . Do not push on the memory card while pressing the eject button. ❚❚ Removing Memory Cards 1 Turn the camera off . D Memory Cards • Memory cards may be removed by hand.
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To exit without formatting the memory card, press any button other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding (pg. 256). 1 Turn the camera on. Format the card as described below. O button Hold the Q (I and O) buttons down simultaneously for more than the Q (I button A .... Be sure to be formatted before proceeding. If two memory cards are inserted, the SHOOT main command dial can be used to select the card to copy any data they may contain. D Formatting Memory Cards s Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any photographs and other than two seconds. I...
To exit without formatting the memory card, press any button other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding (pg. 256). 1 Turn the camera on. Format the card as described below. O button Hold the Q (I and O) buttons down simultaneously for more than the Q (I button A .... Be sure to be formatted before proceeding. If two memory cards are inserted, the SHOOT main command dial can be used to select the card to copy any data they may contain. D Formatting Memory Cards s Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any photographs and other than two seconds. I...
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... in the top control panel. Press the Q (I and O) buttons together a second time to format the memory card. A No Memory Card If no memory card inserted, S will show S. If the camera is turned off with a charged EN-EL4a battery and no memory card is complete, the top control panel will show B. s When formatting is inserted, the top control panel and...
... in the top control panel. Press the Q (I and O) buttons together a second time to format the memory card. A No Memory Card If no memory card inserted, S will show S. If the camera is turned off with a charged EN-EL4a battery and no memory card is complete, the top control panel will show B. s When formatting is inserted, the top control panel and...
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... down to take additional pictures at lower image quality or size settings. No further pictures can be taken until you delete pictures or insert a new memory card. You may be able to the nearest hundred (e.g., if there is room for approximately 1,260 exposures, the exposure count display will be shown in the...
... down to take additional pictures at lower image quality or size settings. No further pictures can be taken until you delete pictures or insert a new memory card. You may be able to the nearest hundred (e.g., if there is room for approximately 1,260 exposures, the exposure count display will be shown in the...