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... Quick Start Guide 0 xxii i The Index 0 449 i Error Messages 0 424 i Troubleshooting 0 419 X Introduction s Tutorial x Live View Photography y Movie Live View d Image Recording Options N Focus k Release Mode S ISO Sensitivity Z Exposure r White Balance J Image Enhancement l Flash Photography t Other Shooting Options I More About Playback e Voice Memos Q Connections U Menu Guide n Technical Notes 01 0 19 0 49 0 63...
... Quick Start Guide 0 xxii i The Index 0 449 i Error Messages 0 424 i Troubleshooting 0 419 X Introduction s Tutorial x Live View Photography y Movie Live View d Image Recording Options N Focus k Release Mode S ISO Sensitivity Z Exposure r White Balance J Image Enhancement l Flash Photography t Other Shooting Options I More About Playback e Voice Memos Q Connections U Menu Guide n Technical Notes 01 0 19 0 49 0 63...
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...? 97 Can I choose the focus point? 103 i Exposure Can I make photos brighter or darker? 137 How do I preserve details in shadows and highlights? 184, 186 i Image Quality and Size How do I shoot movies (1 movie live view photography)? Can I frame photos in an automatic slide show? 291 Can I view photos on the...
...? 97 Can I choose the focus point? 103 i Exposure Can I make photos brighter or darker? 137 How do I preserve details in shadows and highlights? 184, 186 i Image Quality and Size How do I shoot movies (1 movie live view photography)? Can I frame photos in an automatic slide show? 291 Can I view photos on the...
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... Shutter Release Options 60 Movie Live View 63 Indices 67 The Live View Display: Movie Live View 68 The Information Display: Movie Live View 70 Image Area 71 Movie Settings 74 Viewing Movies 77 Editing Movies 79 Trimming Movies 79 Saving Selected Frames 83...
... Shutter Release Options 60 Movie Live View 63 Indices 67 The Live View Display: Movie Live View 68 The Information Display: Movie Live View 70 Image Area 71 Movie Settings 74 Viewing Movies 77 Editing Movies 79 Trimming Movies 79 Saving Selected Frames 83...
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White Balance 153 White Balance Options 153 Fine-Tuning White Balance 156 Choosing a Color Temperature 160 Preset Manual 163 Image Enhancement 173 Picture Controls 173 Selecting a Picture Control 173 Modifying Existing Picture Controls 175 Creating Custom Picture Controls 179 Sharing... Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows 184 Active D-Lighting 184 High Dynamic Range (HDR 186 Flash Photography 191 Using a Flash 191 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 192 i-TTL Flash Control 198 Flash Modes 199 Flash Compensation 202 FV Lock 204 Other Shooting Options 207 Two...
White Balance 153 White Balance Options 153 Fine-Tuning White Balance 156 Choosing a Color Temperature 160 Preset Manual 163 Image Enhancement 173 Picture Controls 173 Selecting a Picture Control 173 Modifying Existing Picture Controls 175 Creating Custom Picture Controls 179 Sharing... Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows 184 Active D-Lighting 184 High Dynamic Range (HDR 186 Flash Photography 191 Using a Flash 191 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 192 i-TTL Flash Control 198 Flash Modes 199 Flash Compensation 202 FV Lock 204 Other Shooting Options 207 Two...
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More About Playback 235 Viewing Images 235 Full-Frame Playback 235 Thumbnail Playback 235 Playback Controls 236 Photo Information 238 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 247 Protecting Photographs from Deletion 249 ...
More About Playback 235 Viewing Images 235 Full-Frame Playback 235 Thumbnail Playback 235 Playback Controls 236 Photo Information 238 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 247 Protecting Photographs from Deletion 249 ...
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Step Value 313 ix Menu Guide 283 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 283 Playback Folder 284 Hide Image 284 Playback Display Options 285 Copy Image(s 286 Image Review 289 After Delete 290 Rotate Tall 290 Slide Show 291 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 293 Shooting Menu Bank 294 Extended Menu Banks 295 ...
Step Value 313 ix Menu Guide 283 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 283 Playback Folder 284 Hide Image 284 Playback Display Options 285 Copy Image(s 286 Image Review 289 After Delete 290 Rotate Tall 290 Slide Show 291 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 293 Shooting Menu Bank 294 Extended Menu Banks 295 ...
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... 343 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 344 Format Memory Card 345 Monitor Brightness 345 Image Dust Off Ref Photo 346 Flicker Reduction 348 Time Zone and Date 348 Language 349 Auto Image Rotation 350 Battery Info 351 Image Comment 352 Copyright Information 353 IPTC 354 Save/Load Settings 356 Virtual Horizon 358 AF... Version 360 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies 361 D-Lighting 364 Red-Eye Correction 365 Trim 366 Monochrome 367 Filter Effects 367 Color Balance 368 Image Overlay 369 NEF (RAW) Processing 372 Resize 374 Straighten 376 xi
... 343 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 344 Format Memory Card 345 Monitor Brightness 345 Image Dust Off Ref Photo 346 Flicker Reduction 348 Time Zone and Date 348 Language 349 Auto Image Rotation 350 Battery Info 351 Image Comment 352 Copyright Information 353 IPTC 354 Save/Load Settings 356 Virtual Horizon 358 AF... Version 360 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies 361 D-Lighting 364 Red-Eye Correction 365 Trim 366 Monochrome 367 Filter Effects 367 Color Balance 368 Image Overlay 369 NEF (RAW) Processing 372 Resize 374 Straighten 376 xi
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... device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other reproductive harm. to the State of personal image data. Wash hands after handling. Ensuring the... privacy of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this product Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, may...
... device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other reproductive harm. to the State of personal image data. Wash hands after handling. Ensuring the... privacy of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this product Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, may...
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...and general advice on -line at the following URL for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ xxi Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest ...product information, tips, answers to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on digital imaging and photography. See the following sites: •...
...and general advice on -line at the following URL for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ xxi Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest ...product information, tips, answers to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on digital imaging and photography. See the following sites: •...
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... ISO sensitivity 117 4 K button Auto ISO sensitivity control... 119 Playback 46, 235 Two-button reset 207 5 Monitor 46, 49, 63, 235, 345 14 T button 6 G button Image quality and size........ 91, 93 Menus 19, 283 15 U button 7 L (Z/Q) button Protection 249 White balance......... 153, 159, 162 Two-button reset 207 Picture Controls 173...
... ISO sensitivity 117 4 K button Auto ISO sensitivity control... 119 Playback 46, 235 Two-button reset 207 5 Monitor 46, 49, 63, 235, 345 14 T button 6 G button Image quality and size........ 91, 93 Menus 19, 283 15 U button 7 L (Z/Q) button Protection 249 White balance......... 153, 159, 162 Two-button reset 207 Picture Controls 173...
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The Rear Control Panel 1 6 2 3 7 8 9 4 10 5 11 X 1 "Remaining" indicator 321 6 Image quality (JPEG images 90 2 Image size 93 3 ISO sensitivity indicator 117 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 121 7 Voice memo recording indicator (shooting mode 256 8 Voice memo status indicator 258, 259 4 ISO ... memo recording mode 256 10 White balance 153 White balance fine-tuning indicator 159 White balance preset protection indicator 171 11 Secondary slot function 95 Image quality 90 9
The Rear Control Panel 1 6 2 3 7 8 9 4 10 5 11 X 1 "Remaining" indicator 321 6 Image quality (JPEG images 90 2 Image size 93 3 ISO sensitivity indicator 117 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 121 7 Voice memo recording indicator (shooting mode 256 8 Voice memo status indicator 258, 259 4 ISO ... memo recording mode 256 10 White balance 153 White balance fine-tuning indicator 159 White balance preset protection indicator 171 11 Secondary slot function 95 Image quality 90 9
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... Aperture stop indicator .........128, 388 39 Fn button assignment 328 28 Aperture lock icon 134 HDR (series) indicator 190 Multiple exposure (series) indicator 212 29 Image comment indicator 352 30 Copyright information indicator 353 31 IPTC indicator 354 32 Network display 269 40 D button assignment 335 41 Long exposure noise reduction... indicator 302 42 Custom settings bank 305 43 Autofocus mode indicator.........97, 98 44 Vignette control indicator 300 45 Image area indicator 85 46 Metering 123 33 Exposure compensation indicator 137 15
... Aperture stop indicator .........128, 388 39 Fn button assignment 328 28 Aperture lock icon 134 HDR (series) indicator 190 Multiple exposure (series) indicator 212 29 Image comment indicator 352 30 Copyright information indicator 353 31 IPTC indicator 354 32 Network display 269 40 D button assignment 335 41 Long exposure noise reduction... indicator 302 42 Custom settings bank 305 43 Autofocus mode indicator.........97, 98 44 Vignette control indicator 300 45 Image area indicator 85 46 Metering 123 33 Exposure compensation indicator 137 15
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... clockwise (w). D Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is attached (0 85). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. A Image Area The DX format image area is automatically selected when a DX lens is off when removing or exchanging lenses. s If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M mode...). D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0 387), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). Image area 29 3 Attach the lens.
... clockwise (w). D Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is attached (0 85). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. A Image Area The DX format image area is automatically selected when a DX lens is off when removing or exchanging lenses. s If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M mode...). D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0 387), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). Image area 29 3 Attach the lens.
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... in the monitor after shooting. To view additional information on choosing a memory card slot. 46 A See Also See page 236 for Image review in the playback menu (0 289), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor. JPG 15/04/2011 10: 02: 27 NORMAL 4928x3280 To .... The memory card containing the picture currently displayed is selected for information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (0 238). 1/12 N I KON D4 1/ 125 F5. 6 100 50mm 0, 0 100NC_D4 DSC_0001. Viewing Photographs 1 Press the K button. A Image Review When On is shown by pressing 4 or 2.
... in the monitor after shooting. To view additional information on choosing a memory card slot. 46 A See Also See page 236 for Image review in the playback menu (0 289), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor. JPG 15/04/2011 10: 02: 27 NORMAL 4928x3280 To .... The memory card containing the picture currently displayed is selected for information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (0 238). 1/12 N I KON D4 1/ 125 F5. 6 100 50mm 0, 0 100NC_D4 DSC_0001. Viewing Photographs 1 Press the K button. A Image Review When On is shown by pressing 4 or 2.
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...as described in the playback menu (0 253). 47 To exit without deleting the picture, press K. highlight Selected image and press O (Q) again to delete the image and return to playback (for information on the previous page. Deleting Unwanted Photographs Unwanted photographs can not be ...deleted, use the Delete option in "Viewing Photographs" on the All images option, see page 251). A confirmation dialog will be recovered once deleted. 1 Display the photograph. Note that photographs can be displayed...
...as described in the playback menu (0 253). 47 To exit without deleting the picture, press K. highlight Selected image and press O (Q) again to delete the image and return to playback (for information on the previous page. Deleting Unwanted Photographs Unwanted photographs can not be ...deleted, use the Delete option in "Viewing Photographs" on the All images option, see page 251). A confirmation dialog will be recovered once deleted. 1 Display the photograph. Note that photographs can be displayed...
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... Live view photography in the shooting menu (0 60), the hue seen in the monitor during live view photography will differ from those in the final image). Keeping the W button pressed, rotate the main command dial to adjust monitor hue (select -to reduce the effects of the display. if another option is...
... Live view photography in the shooting menu (0 60), the hue seen in the monitor during live view photography will differ from those in the final image). Keeping the W button pressed, rotate the main command dial to adjust monitor hue (select -to reduce the effects of the display. if another option is...
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...; In other release modes, one photo will take up and the shutter stays open during live view photography, reducing noise during live view photography for Image size: • FX (36 × 24) 1.0×: 1,920 × 1,280 • DX (24 × 16) 1.5×: 1,280 × 848 • 1.2... HDR (0 186), vignette control (0 300), distortion control (0 301), multiple exposure (0 210), and high ISO noise reduction (0 302) turn off, and image quality is fixed at about 24 fps in the shooting menu: Mode Description Except when an optional flash unit is pressed. While the shutter-release...
...; In other release modes, one photo will take up and the shutter stays open during live view photography, reducing noise during live view photography for Image size: • FX (36 × 24) 1.0×: 1,920 × 1,280 • DX (24 × 16) 1.5×: 1,280 × 848 • 1.2... HDR (0 186), vignette control (0 300), distortion control (0 301), multiple exposure (0 210), and high ISO noise reduction (0 302) turn off, and image quality is fixed at about 24 fps in the shooting menu: Mode Description Except when an optional flash unit is pressed. While the shutter-release...
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... the camera will end y (the footage recorded to that the exposure for metering exposure or auto white balance when photographs are recorded at the current image area setting with the result that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may not be previewed in the monitor. 66 7 End recording. Press the...
... the camera will end y (the footage recorded to that the exposure for metering exposure or auto white balance when photographs are recorded at the current image area setting with the result that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may not be previewed in the monitor. 66 7 End recording. Press the...
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... live view Crop for viewfinder and live view photography 3 : 2 photo crop for movie live view The size of the area at the center of the image sensor used to record photographs taken in movie live view have an aspect ratio of the option selected for...) displayed during viewfinder and live view photography and movie live view photo crop are shown below. Other images use a DX-based movie format, as do images recorded with DX (24×16) 1.5× selected for Image area in the shooting menu (0 88), all movies and photographs recorded in movie live view is 35...
... live view Crop for viewfinder and live view photography 3 : 2 photo crop for movie live view The size of the area at the center of the image sensor used to record photographs taken in movie live view have an aspect ratio of the option selected for...) displayed during viewfinder and live view photography and movie live view photo crop are shown below. Other images use a DX-based movie format, as do images recorded with DX (24×16) 1.5× selected for Image area in the shooting menu (0 88), all movies and photographs recorded in movie live view is 35...
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...16 : 9) taken in movie live view and to start and end movie recording (0 343). 72 Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by the option selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button), the shutter-release buttons on optional remote cords...; 6.0 20.3 × 11.4/ 8.0 × 4.5 13.5 × 7.6/ 5.3 × 3.0 16.3 × 9.1/ 6.4 × 3.6 The following table shows the size of 640 × 424: Image area Option Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) * FX-based movie format (3 : 2) DX-based movie format (3 : 2) Large Medium Small Large Medium Small 4,928 × 3,280...
...16 : 9) taken in movie live view and to start and end movie recording (0 343). 72 Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by the option selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button), the shutter-release buttons on optional remote cords...; 6.0 20.3 × 11.4/ 8.0 × 4.5 13.5 × 7.6/ 5.3 × 3.0 16.3 × 9.1/ 6.4 × 3.6 The following table shows the size of 640 × 424: Image area Option Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) * FX-based movie format (3 : 2) DX-based movie format (3 : 2) Large Medium Small Large Medium Small 4,928 × 3,280...