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...Size 29 Image Quality 30 Image Size 30 Shooting Mode 32 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes 33 Using the Built-in Flash 34 ISO Sensitivity 37 Two-Button Reset 38 P, S, A, and M Modes 39 Mode P (Programmed Auto 40 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 41 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 42 Mode M (Manual 43 Exposure 45 Metering 45 Autoexposure Lock 46 Exposure Compensation 47 Flash Compensation 48 White Balance 49 More on Playback 50 Viewing Photographs on the Camera 50 Photo Information 51 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ...........52 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom...
...Size 29 Image Quality 30 Image Size 30 Shooting Mode 32 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes 33 Using the Built-in Flash 34 ISO Sensitivity 37 Two-Button Reset 38 P, S, A, and M Modes 39 Mode P (Programmed Auto 40 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 41 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 42 Mode M (Manual 43 Exposure 45 Metering 45 Autoexposure Lock 46 Exposure Compensation 47 Flash Compensation 48 White Balance 49 More on Playback 50 Viewing Photographs on the Camera 50 Photo Information 51 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ...........52 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom...
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.... Two-button reset How do I travel? AF-assist illuminator How do I change the remote delay? Self timer How do I change the self timer delay? CSM/setup menu Can I set the clock? What lenses can I use ? Viewfinder focus How do I display the menus in the menus? How do I keep the file number from turning off ? LCD brightness How do I insert a new memory card? Language How do I focus the viewfinder? What do I do I restore default settings? What software is...
.... Two-button reset How do I travel? AF-assist illuminator How do I change the remote delay? Self timer How do I change the self timer delay? CSM/setup menu Can I set the clock? What lenses can I use ? Viewfinder focus How do I display the menus in the menus? How do I keep the file number from turning off ? LCD brightness How do I insert a new memory card? Language How do I focus the viewfinder? What do I do I restore default settings? What software is...
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... M modes How do I take pictures under low light without the flash? Focus area Can I control how the camera focuses? Image quality and size Can I "freeze" a moving objects? Shooting mode Is there a remote control for e-mail? How do I adjust exposure? Can the flash fire automatically when needed? How do I prevent red eye? Auto (flash off ) mode How do I take snapshots of my kids? Autofocus How do I make photos brighter or darker? Exposure compensation How do I change the composition after focusing? Sports mode...
... M modes How do I take pictures under low light without the flash? Focus area Can I control how the camera focuses? Image quality and size Can I "freeze" a moving objects? Shooting mode Is there a remote control for e-mail? How do I adjust exposure? Can the flash fire automatically when needed? How do I prevent red eye? Auto (flash off ) mode How do I take snapshots of my kids? Autofocus How do I make photos brighter or darker? Exposure compensation How do I change the composition after focusing? Sports mode...
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... turn camera off or remove card or battery until formatting is complete and setup menu is highlighted, press multi selector left to highlight icon for current menu. 2.3 2.4 Highlight . 2.5 Position cursor in setup menu. 2.6 Highlight Format memory card. 2.7 2.8 Display options. Highlight Yes. Format card. The Write Protect Switch SD cards are formatted in the "lock" position, the camera will display a message to another storage device before first use. When this switch is in a computer. Note that photos can not be recorded or deleted...
... turn camera off or remove card or battery until formatting is complete and setup menu is highlighted, press multi selector left to highlight icon for current menu. 2.3 2.4 Highlight . 2.5 Position cursor in setup menu. 2.6 Highlight Format memory card. 2.7 2.8 Display options. Highlight Yes. Format card. The Write Protect Switch SD cards are formatted in the "lock" position, the camera will display a message to another storage device before first use. When this switch is in a computer. Note that photos can not be recorded or deleted...
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... be taken when the flash-ready indicator ( ) is not in use, return it to its closed position by pressing it gently downward till the latch clicks into place. Take photograph Tutorial: "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) 17 4.2 Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. To save battery power when the flash is displayed.
... be taken when the flash-ready indicator ( ) is not in use, return it to its closed position by pressing it gently downward till the latch clicks into place. Take photograph Tutorial: "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) 17 4.2 Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. To save battery power when the flash is displayed.
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... (All Modes): 22 Use the shooting information display Shoot a moving subject or focus manually Adjust image quality and size Take photographs in one at a time, in bursts, or using the self-timer or a remote control Use the built-in flash Raise ISO sensitivity when lighting is poor Restore default settings The Shooting Information Display: 22 Focus: 23 Image Quality and Size: 29 Shooting Mode: 32 Using the Built-in Flash: 34 ISO Sensitivity: 37 Two-Button Reset: 38 P, S, A, and M Modes: 39 Let the camera choose shutter speed and aperture Mode P (Programmed Auto...
... (All Modes): 22 Use the shooting information display Shoot a moving subject or focus manually Adjust image quality and size Take photographs in one at a time, in bursts, or using the self-timer or a remote control Use the built-in flash Raise ISO sensitivity when lighting is poor Restore default settings The Shooting Information Display: 22 Focus: 23 Image Quality and Size: 29 Shooting Mode: 32 Using the Built-in Flash: 34 ISO Sensitivity: 37 Two-Button Reset: 38 P, S, A, and M Modes: 39 Let the camera choose shutter speed and aperture Mode P (Programmed Auto...
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... time, even when the image is not in focus before shooting. Manual Focus Controls used to confirm whether the portion of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be displayed when the subject is displayed. Photographs can be adjusted manually with your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on Photography (All Modes)/Focus See the documentation provided with the lens set to focus correctly using a lens that the image...
... time, even when the image is not in focus before shooting. Manual Focus Controls used to confirm whether the portion of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be displayed when the subject is displayed. Photographs can be adjusted manually with your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on Photography (All Modes)/Focus See the documentation provided with the lens set to focus correctly using a lens that the image...
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... using defaults for all other settings. 10s Self-timer Use for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to reduce blurring caused by pressing the self-timer button. When the buffer is full, the shutter is disabled until enough data have been transferred to the memory card to reduce blurring caused by remote camera shake ( 33). 11- /Fn Button ( 77) If Self-timer (the default option) is pressed. In continuous mode, shooting will...
... using defaults for all other settings. 10s Self-timer Use for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to reduce blurring caused by pressing the self-timer button. When the buffer is full, the shutter is disabled until enough data have been transferred to the memory card to reduce blurring caused by remote camera shake ( 33). 11- /Fn Button ( 77) If Self-timer (the default option) is pressed. In continuous mode, shooting will...
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Using the Built-in Flash Controls used in , , or mode. The default flash setting for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. Using the Built-in Flash: , , , , and Modes 1 Rotate the mode dial to raise the flash. 3 Choose a flash mode. 4 Choose a metering method and adjust exposure. 5 Take pictures. To prevent the flash from firing, lower the flash. The flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fire when a photograph...
Using the Built-in Flash Controls used in , , or mode. The default flash setting for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. Using the Built-in Flash: , , , , and Modes 1 Rotate the mode dial to raise the flash. 3 Choose a flash mode. 4 Choose a metering method and adjust exposure. 5 Take pictures. To prevent the flash from firing, lower the flash. The flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fire when a photograph...
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... be used ( 97). 10 - ISO Auto ( 76) Use this option to enable auto ISO sensitivity control in which there is little time to freeze or blur motion and control depth of other situations in P, S, A, and M modes. Shutter Speed and Aperture The same exposure can not be used in exposure mode M, when aperture can be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. Shutter speed Aperture Fast shutter speed Small aperture (large f-/number) Slow shutter speed Large aperture (small f/-number) Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes 39...
... be used ( 97). 10 - ISO Auto ( 76) Use this option to enable auto ISO sensitivity control in which there is little time to freeze or blur motion and control depth of other situations in P, S, A, and M modes. Shutter Speed and Aperture The same exposure can not be used in exposure mode M, when aperture can be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. Shutter speed Aperture Fast shutter speed Small aperture (large f-/number) Slow shutter speed Large aperture (small f/-number) Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes 39...
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... down Make selection Move cursor down Decrease number Menu Guide/Using Camera Menus 63 Move cursor up Increase number Press up Return to navigate the camera menus. Format memory cards and perform basic camera setup ( 80). Personalize camera settings ( 74). icon is displayed, help for each option is shown by icon Current menu item is highlighted Menu Playback Shooting Custom Settings Setup Retouch Description Adjust playback settings and manage photos ( 65). Adjust shooting settings ( 68). To view the menus, press the button. Menu Guide Using Camera Menus Most shooting...
... down Make selection Move cursor down Decrease number Menu Guide/Using Camera Menus 63 Move cursor up Increase number Press up Return to navigate the camera menus. Format memory cards and perform basic camera setup ( 80). Personalize camera settings ( 74). icon is displayed, help for each option is shown by icon Current menu item is highlighted Menu Playback Shooting Custom Settings Setup Retouch Description Adjust playback settings and manage photos ( 65). Adjust shooting settings ( 68). To view the menus, press the button. Menu Guide Using Camera Menus Most shooting...
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... for the CSM/Setup menu option in publishing and commercial printing. 68 Menu Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu VI More vivid Maximizes saturation, contrast, and sharpness to how photographs will be used in the setup menu; 80). Option Description Optimize image* Optimize images according to scene. 68-69 Image quality Choose image quality. 70 Image size Choose image size. 70 White balance* Adjust colors according to the light source. 70 ISO sensitivity Raise sensitivity...
... for the CSM/Setup menu option in publishing and commercial printing. 68 Menu Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu VI More vivid Maximizes saturation, contrast, and sharpness to how photographs will be used in the setup menu; 80). Option Description Optimize image* Optimize images according to scene. 68-69 Image quality Choose image quality. 70 Image size Choose image size. 70 White balance* Adjust colors according to the light source. 70 ISO sensitivity Raise sensitivity...
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... viewed in applications that will be adjusted between -9° to +9° in modes Ia and IIIa are adapted to select a user-defined tone curve created using Camera Control Pro (available separately; 103). Choose high settings for sharp outlines, low settings for photos that do not support color management. Mode II is ," with no further modification. Default setting: Auto. • Hue adjustment: Hue can be extensively processed or retouched. Color Mode Modes...
... viewed in applications that will be adjusted between -9° to +9° in modes Ia and IIIa are adapted to select a user-defined tone curve created using Camera Control Pro (available separately; 103). Choose high settings for sharp outlines, low settings for photos that do not support color management. Mode II is ," with no further modification. Default setting: Auto. • Hue adjustment: Hue can be extensively processed or retouched. Color Mode Modes...
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... mode 24 6 "Beep" indicator 74 7 Battery indicator 15 8 Number of exposures remaining 15, 116 Preset white balance recording indicator ......71 PC mode indicator 56 9 Manual flash control indicator 78 Flash compensation indicator for the Wallpaper format: 1 Highlight Select wallpaper and press the multi selector right. To view the highlighted photograph full screen, press and hold the button. 3 Press OK to select the highlighted picture and return to a memory card. 82 Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu The camera will be displayed...
... mode 24 6 "Beep" indicator 74 7 Battery indicator 15 8 Number of exposures remaining 15, 116 Preset white balance recording indicator ......71 PC mode indicator 56 9 Manual flash control indicator 78 Flash compensation indicator for the Wallpaper format: 1 Highlight Select wallpaper and press the multi selector right. To view the highlighted photograph full screen, press and hold the button. 3 Press OK to select the highlighted picture and return to a memory card. 82 Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu The camera will be displayed...
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.... 55 Can not use Camera Control Pro. • Set USB to MTP/PTP. • Update software to latest version. 55, 56 103 110 Technical Notes/Troubleshooting Problem Solution • Select mode P, S, A, or M and adjust white balance to 39, 49 Colors are displayed in "wide" (landscape) orientation. • rotation. Photo is protected: remove protection. 54 Can not change print order. Set USB to MTP/PTP. 58, 84 Photo is taken. 66 images are available for playback. • Select...
.... 55 Can not use Camera Control Pro. • Set USB to MTP/PTP. • Update software to latest version. 55, 56 103 110 Technical Notes/Troubleshooting Problem Solution • Select mode P, S, A, or M and adjust white balance to 39, 49 Colors are displayed in "wide" (landscape) orientation. • rotation. Photo is protected: remove protection. 54 Can not change print order. Set USB to MTP/PTP. 58, 84 Photo is taken. 66 images are available for playback. • Select...
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.... (blinks) (blinks) (blinks) (blinks) (blinks) Set camera clock. 11 Insert memory card. 12-13 Slide card write-protect switch to "write" position. Format the card. Insert another card. Subject is too bright. No SD card inserted. Camera Error Messages and Displays This section lists common warning indicators and error messages that appear in this camera. (blinks) Insert EN-EL9 battery. 7, 9- 10 Shutter release disabled. Turn camera off and then on again. (blinks) Turn camera off immediately. - Slide lock to "write" position. 13 • Use Nikon-approved card...
.... (blinks) (blinks) (blinks) (blinks) (blinks) Set camera clock. 11 Insert memory card. 12-13 Slide card write-protect switch to "write" position. Format the card. Insert another card. Subject is too bright. No SD card inserted. Camera Error Messages and Displays This section lists common warning indicators and error messages that appear in this camera. (blinks) Insert EN-EL9 battery. 7, 9- 10 Shutter release disabled. Turn camera off and then on again. (blinks) Turn camera off immediately. - Slide lock to "write" position. 13 • Use Nikon-approved card...
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... • Set Playback folder to All. 66 Delete file or reformat memory card. 13, 20, 65 Insert new ink or toner cartridge in S mode. (blinks) Change shutter speed or select mode M. 39-44 Unable to fully illuminate subject at full power. resentative. (blinks) (blinks) - - - (blinks) (blinks) Camera unable to subject (this warning is displayed in printer, check printer 60 status. Press shutter-release button again. Error. CHECK PRINTER. Press shutter release button again. Contact Nikon-authorized service rep- Message Viewfinder Solution - (blinks) Flash has...
... • Set Playback folder to All. 66 Delete file or reformat memory card. 13, 20, 65 Insert new ink or toner cartridge in S mode. (blinks) Change shutter speed or select mode M. 39-44 Unable to fully illuminate subject at full power. resentative. (blinks) (blinks) - - - (blinks) (blinks) Camera unable to subject (this warning is displayed in printer, check printer 60 status. Press shutter-release button again. Error. CHECK PRINTER. Press shutter release button again. Contact Nikon-authorized service rep- Message Viewfinder Solution - (blinks) Flash has...
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... changes in this manual may contain. Batteries will not be taken with a fully-charged EN-EL9 battery (1000mAh) is approximately 520 shots in single-frame shooting mode and 2,000 shots in continuous shooting mode. after charging. Soiled contacts can reduce battery life: • Using the monitor • Taking RAW (NEF) photographs • Keeping the shutter-release button pressed half- • Slow shutter speeds way • Using vibration reduction with a fully-charged battery operating at default settings...
... changes in this manual may contain. Batteries will not be taken with a fully-charged EN-EL9 battery (1000mAh) is approximately 520 shots in single-frame shooting mode and 2,000 shots in continuous shooting mode. after charging. Soiled contacts can reduce battery life: • Using the monitor • Taking RAW (NEF) photographs • Keeping the shutter-release button pressed half- • Slow shutter speeds way • Using vibration reduction with a fully-charged battery operating at default settings...
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... (Custom Settings menu), 78 Auto shooting info (setup menu), 83 B BASIC. Aperture-priority auto; Programmed auto; See Metering; See Focus, AFarea mode AF-area mode (Custom Settings menu), 24, 75 AF-assist (Custom Settings menu), 76 AF-assist illuminator, 2, 23, 76 AF-C. Shooting mode, quickresponse remote Brightness. Filter effects; Hue; See Image quality Flash built in flash (Custom Settings menu), 78 Bulb. Autoexposure lock; See also Self timer; See Exposure; See Metering Clock, 83, 111 battery, 83 Close up mode), 4, 19 (continuous shooting indicator), 6, 32 (delete) button...
... (Custom Settings menu), 78 Auto shooting info (setup menu), 83 B BASIC. Aperture-priority auto; Programmed auto; See Metering; See Focus, AFarea mode AF-area mode (Custom Settings menu), 24, 75 AF-assist (Custom Settings menu), 76 AF-assist illuminator, 2, 23, 76 AF-C. Shooting mode, quickresponse remote Brightness. Filter effects; Hue; See Image quality Flash built in flash (Custom Settings menu), 78 Bulb. Autoexposure lock; See also Self timer; See Exposure; See Metering Clock, 83, 111 battery, 83 Close up mode), 4, 19 (continuous shooting indicator), 6, 32 (delete) button...
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... remote, 32-33 quick-response remote, 32- 33 self timer, 32-33, 77 single frame, 32 Shutter, 17, 41 speed, 6, 39-44. World time Time exposure. See (landscape mode) Language, 84, 121 Language (setup menu), 84 LCD brightness (setup menu), 83 Lens, 1, 8, 97-98, 122 AF-S/AF-I (setting) button, 3, 22 Illuminator. See USB, Mass storage Matrix. See also Aperture-priority auto; Programmed auto; See (sports mode); See White balance, preset Printing, 57-61. See Flash, mode Red eye correction (retouch menu), 91 Red-eye reduction. See Memory card Self timer...
... remote, 32-33 quick-response remote, 32- 33 self timer, 32-33, 77 single frame, 32 Shutter, 17, 41 speed, 6, 39-44. World time Time exposure. See (landscape mode) Language, 84, 121 Language (setup menu), 84 LCD brightness (setup menu), 83 Lens, 1, 8, 97-98, 122 AF-S/AF-I (setting) button, 3, 22 Illuminator. See USB, Mass storage Matrix. See also Aperture-priority auto; Programmed auto; See (sports mode); See White balance, preset Printing, 57-61. See Flash, mode Red eye correction (retouch menu), 91 Red-eye reduction. See Memory card Self timer...
