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... first time, read the safety instructions in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. xviii). A For Your Safety Before using the camera for those who want to do but don't know the function name? Find it from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html... i Troubleshooting ➜ pp. 407-413 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Where to Find It Find what you 're looking for from: i The Q&A Index ➜ pp. i The Table of "watch and...
... first time, read the safety instructions in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. xviii). A For Your Safety Before using the camera for those who want to do but don't know the function name? Find it from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html... i Troubleshooting ➜ pp. 407-413 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Where to Find It Find what you 're looking for from: i The Q&A Index ➜ pp. i The Table of "watch and...
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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. A. only) i S. Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included...
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. A. only) i S. Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included...
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PictBridge is a trademark of Apple Inc. information that should be read before using the camera. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. HDMI, the HDMI...
PictBridge is a trademark of Apple Inc. information that should be read before using the camera. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. HDMI, the HDMI...
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... monitor as a viewfinder? How do I preserve details in 35mm format? AF fine tune See page 60 69 72 90 162 181 308 361 ❚❚ Camera Setup Question How do I keep the shutter speed and aperture displays from turning off See page 47 319 50, 318 iv Key phrase Viewfinder focus...
... monitor as a viewfinder? How do I preserve details in 35mm format? AF fine tune See page 60 69 72 90 162 181 308 361 ❚❚ Camera Setup Question How do I keep the shutter speed and aperture displays from turning off See page 47 319 50, 318 iv Key phrase Viewfinder focus...
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...I restore default settings? How do I adjust monitor brightness for menus or playback? Can I get more information on a different D3X camera? Key phrase World time LCD brightness Two-button reset Reset shooting menu Reset custom settings Self-timer delay Reverse indicators Language Save/load ... use on a menu? information display What does this warning mean ? Question How do I set the clock? Battery info See page 31 26 8, 10, 12, 14 414 48 355 v How do I travel? How do I set the clock for daylight savings time? Error messages and displays How much charge does...
...I restore default settings? How do I adjust monitor brightness for menus or playback? Can I get more information on a different D3X camera? Key phrase World time LCD brightness Two-button reset Reset shooting menu Reset custom settings Self-timer delay Reverse indicators Language Save/load ... use on a menu? information display What does this warning mean ? Question How do I set the clock? Battery info See page 31 26 8, 10, 12, 14 414 48 355 v How do I travel? How do I set the clock for daylight savings time? Error messages and displays How much charge does...
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... I reset file numbering to ensure optimal exposure? How do I freeze or blur moving objects? Key phrase File number sequence Cleaning the camera See page 322 395 ❚❚ Taking Photographs Question Key phrase How many more shots can I get more photos on the Image ... ISO sensitivity I change the frame advance rate? Question How do I keep both foreground and background in focus? Shooting speed Can I control how the camera focuses? Can I shoot a self-portrait? Exposure mode f (shutter-priority auto) How do I blur background details or keep the file number from ...
... I reset file numbering to ensure optimal exposure? How do I freeze or blur moving objects? Key phrase File number sequence Cleaning the camera See page 322 395 ❚❚ Taking Photographs Question Key phrase How many more shots can I get more photos on the Image ... ISO sensitivity I change the frame advance rate? Question How do I keep both foreground and background in focus? Shooting speed Can I control how the camera focuses? Can I shoot a self-portrait? Exposure mode f (shutter-priority auto) How do I blur background details or keep the file number from ...
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... photos? bracketing 135, 328 How do parts of photos? White balance 140 How do I make photos brighter or darker? Key phrase Camera playback See page 226 Photo info Photo info, highlights 229 231, 282 vii Exposure delay mode 325 ❚❚ Viewing Photographs Question ... optimal exposure 316 How can I record multiple shots as a single photograph? Exposure compensation 128 How do I view my photographs on the camera? Long time-exposures 122 Can I record voice memo when taking a photograph? Question Key phrase See page Can I set both shutter speed...
... photos? bracketing 135, 328 How do parts of photos? White balance 140 How do I make photos brighter or darker? Key phrase Camera playback See page 226 Photo info Photo info, highlights 229 231, 282 vii Exposure delay mode 325 ❚❚ Viewing Photographs Question ... optimal exposure 316 How can I record multiple shots as a single photograph? Exposure compensation 128 How do I view my photographs on the camera? Long time-exposures 122 Can I record voice memo when taking a photograph? Question Key phrase See page Can I set both shutter speed...
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...accidental deletion? Playback zoom Can I zoom in focus? highlights How do I get rid of a photograph? D-Lighting Can I tell where the camera focused? Hide image How do I crop photographs on photos? Red-eye correction Can I tell if parts of NEF (RAW) photographs? Monochrome Can I ...use camera to create JPEG copies of my photos may be Display mode: overexposed? Filter effects Can I create a copy with different colors? Question Key...
...accidental deletion? Playback zoom Can I zoom in focus? highlights How do I get rid of a photograph? D-Lighting Can I tell where the camera focused? Hide image How do I crop photographs on photos? Red-eye correction Can I tell if parts of NEF (RAW) photographs? Monochrome Can I ...use camera to create JPEG copies of my photos may be Display mode: overexposed? Filter effects Can I create a copy with different colors? Question Key...
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... phrase Can I order professional prints? Time stamp How do I use ? What AC adapters, remote cords, and viewfinder accessories are available for my camera? What software is available for my camera? Printing photographs Can I use? Key phrase Optional flash units Compatible lenses Other accessories Approved memory cards Other accessories See page 187 382...
... phrase Can I order professional prints? Time stamp How do I use ? What AC adapters, remote cords, and viewfinder accessories are available for my camera? What software is available for my camera? Printing photographs Can I use? Key phrase Optional flash units Compatible lenses Other accessories Approved memory cards Other accessories See page 187 382...
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... Safety xviii Notices...xxi Introduction 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...
... Safety xviii Notices...xxi Introduction 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...
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... 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
... 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
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... 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...
... 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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... 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-Pass Filter 400 Caring for the...
... 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-Pass Filter 400 Caring for the...
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...by a qualified technician. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame could result in your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read them. xviii A ...shooting backlit subjects. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your eye accidentally. The consequences that could result in their entirety before using this Nikon product. ❚❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of the frame Keep the sun well out of a fall or other strong ...
...by a qualified technician. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame could result in your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read them. xviii A ...shooting backlit subjects. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your eye accidentally. The consequences that could result in their entirety before using this Nikon product. ❚❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of the frame Keep the sun well out of a fall or other strong ...
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.... • The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. A Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could cause an explosion. Before removing the battery turn the... camera off before replacing the battery. A Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use in this equipment. • Use only CR1616 lithium ...
.... • The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. A Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could cause an explosion. Before removing the battery turn the... camera off before replacing the battery. A Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use in this equipment. • Use only CR1616 lithium ...
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..., etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are circulated in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified...
..., etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are circulated in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified...
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...Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at the following URL for damages or lost profits that the camera is functioning normally. See the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users ... of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available online at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Nikon will...
...Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at the following URL for damages or lost profits that the camera is functioning normally. See the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users ... of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available online at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Nikon will...
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Overview pg. 2 Getting to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts. XIntroduction X This chapter covers information you will need to Know the Camera pg. 3 Camera Body pg. 3 The Top Control Panel pg. 8 The Rear Control Panel pg. 10 The Viewfinder Display pg. 12 The Shooting Information Display pg. 14 The Command Dials pg. 16 Quick Start Guide pg. 23 1
Overview pg. 2 Getting to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts. XIntroduction X This chapter covers information you will need to Know the Camera pg. 3 Camera Body pg. 3 The Top Control Panel pg. 8 The Rear Control Panel pg. 10 The Viewfinder Display pg. 12 The Shooting Information Display pg. 14 The Command Dials pg. 16 Quick Start Guide pg. 23 1
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... are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) X digital camera. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that fees apply to...
... are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) X digital camera. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that fees apply to...
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... to it helpful to bookmark this section and X refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Camera Body 1 D (bracketing) 11 Shutter-release button ...... 55, 56 button 131, 135, 328 12 E (exposure compensation) 2 Release mode dial button 128 lock release 87 13 Eyelet for camera strap 5 3 Release mode dial 87 14 I (exposure mode) 4 Eyelet for...
... to it helpful to bookmark this section and X refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Camera Body 1 D (bracketing) 11 Shutter-release button ...... 55, 56 button 131, 135, 328 12 E (exposure compensation) 2 Release mode dial button 128 lock release 87 13 Eyelet for camera strap 5 3 Release mode dial 87 14 I (exposure mode) 4 Eyelet for...
