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...explore the creative possibilities of some of camera parts and ready the camera for a complete description of all aspects of camera operation Introduction (pages 1-13) Learn the names of the camera's more information on Custom Settings and on camera specifications, accessories, and ...troubleshooting. These chapters cover all you need to a computer, and printing photographs. Setup: Shooting, Playback, and Custom Settings (pages 76-100) Read this chapter for...
...explore the creative possibilities of some of camera parts and ready the camera for a complete description of all aspects of camera operation Introduction (pages 1-13) Learn the names of the camera's more information on Custom Settings and on camera specifications, accessories, and ...troubleshooting. These chapters cover all you need to a computer, and printing photographs. Setup: Shooting, Playback, and Custom Settings (pages 76-100) Read this chapter for...
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... each brightness in the monitor after shooting ( 90). 17: Monitor Off controls how long the monitor will remain on when no operations are performed ( 100). 53 Note that camera histogram is intended as guide only and may differ from histograms displayed in imaging applications. ቢባ ቤ ቢ ባ ቤ Reference-Viewing...
... each brightness in the monitor after shooting ( 90). 17: Monitor Off controls how long the monitor will remain on when no operations are performed ( 100). 53 Note that camera histogram is intended as guide only and may differ from histograms displayed in imaging applications. ቢባ ቤ ቢ ባ ቤ Reference-Viewing...
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... 16 Flash Mode 92 17 Monitor Off 92 18 Meter Off 93 19 Self-Timer 96 20 Remote 90 90 38, 90 98 99 99 100 100 100 100 R: Menu Reset Select Reset to restore all Custom Settings (including those that are used to customize...
... 16 Flash Mode 92 17 Monitor Off 92 18 Meter Off 93 19 Self-Timer 96 20 Remote 90 90 38, 90 98 99 99 100 100 100 100 R: Menu Reset Select Reset to restore all Custom Settings (including those that are used to customize...
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...-L Button, exposure can be locked at full power, built-in flash has a Guide Number [m/ft] of 17/56 [ISO 200] or 12/39 [ISO 100]). If +Release Bttn is selected, exposure will be taken without releasing FV lock. Flash output will also lock when the shutter-release button is displayed... photograph and shoot. 4 Confirm that the flash-ready indicator is pressed halfway. 16: Flash Mode At the default setting of TLL, the camera adjusts flash level automatically in response to shooting conditions.
...-L Button, exposure can be locked at full power, built-in flash has a Guide Number [m/ft] of 17/56 [ISO 200] or 12/39 [ISO 100]). If +Release Bttn is selected, exposure will be taken without releasing FV lock. Flash output will also lock when the shutter-release button is displayed... photograph and shoot. 4 Confirm that the flash-ready indicator is pressed halfway. 16: Flash Mode At the default setting of TLL, the camera adjusts flash level automatically in response to shooting conditions.
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... ( 22). The default setting is 8 s. The default setting is 20 s. 18: Meter Off Choose how long the camera continues to reactivate the display. 19: Self-Timer Choose the length of the 100 options chosen for a signal from the remote control when no signal is 10 s. 20: Remote Choose how long the... camera will only power off to save power. Remote mode will end if no operations are performed. The default...
... ( 22). The default setting is 8 s. The default setting is 20 s. 18: Meter Off Choose how long the camera continues to reactivate the display. 19: Self-Timer Choose the length of the 100 options chosen for a signal from the remote control when no signal is 10 s. 20: Remote Choose how long the... camera will only power off to save power. Remote mode will end if no operations are performed. The default...
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...: Meter Off ( 100)4 19: Self-Timer ( 100)4 20: Remote ( 100)4 Custom Settings 1 Reset with two-button reset ( 50). 3 Reset when mode dial rotated to new setting. 2 Available when Off is selected for Custom Setting 9. 4 Reset with R: Menu Reset ( 87). Technical Notes-Camera Settings 101 Shooting menu Other settings P S AM Optimize Image ( 48)1 ✔✔...
...: Meter Off ( 100)4 19: Self-Timer ( 100)4 20: Remote ( 100)4 Custom Settings 1 Reset with two-button reset ( 50). 3 Reset when mode dial rotated to new setting. 2 Available when Off is selected for Custom Setting 9. 4 Reset with R: Menu Reset ( 87). Technical Notes-Camera Settings 101 Shooting menu Other settings P S AM Optimize Image ( 48)1 ✔✔...
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Matrix CSM The following defaults are restored with Custom Setting R (Menu Reset): Custom Settings Technical Notes-Camera Settings 1: Beep ( 88) 2: Autofocus ( 88) 3: AF-Area Mode ( 89) 4: No SD Card? ( 90) 5: Image Review ( 90) 6: Flash Level ( 38, 90) 7: AF Assist (... 93) 13: Metering ( 96) 14: AE-L/AF-L ( 98) 15: AE Lock ( 99) 16: Flash Mode ( 99) 17: Monitor Off ( 100) 18: Meter Off ( 100) 19: Self-Timer ( 100) 20: Remote ( 100) P S AM On - Off 1/3 Step - Matrix AE/AF Lock AE-L Button - Off (0.0) - The following defaults are restored when a two-button reset...
Matrix CSM The following defaults are restored with Custom Setting R (Menu Reset): Custom Settings Technical Notes-Camera Settings 1: Beep ( 88) 2: Autofocus ( 88) 3: AF-Area Mode ( 89) 4: No SD Card? ( 90) 5: Image Review ( 90) 6: Flash Level ( 38, 90) 7: AF Assist (... 93) 13: Metering ( 96) 14: AE-L/AF-L ( 98) 15: AE Lock ( 99) 16: Flash Mode ( 99) 17: Monitor Off ( 100) 18: Meter Off ( 100) 19: Self-Timer ( 100) 20: Remote ( 100) P S AM On - Off 1/3 Step - Matrix AE/AF Lock AE-L Button - Off (0.0) - The following defaults are restored when a two-button reset...
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...100 are 38/125 and 30/98 respectively). The SB-800 can be rotated 7 ° below the horizontal. An illuminator is used. Technical Notes-Optional Accessories Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon.... SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights These high performance Speedlights have Guide Numbers of the camera or flash. The flash head can be rotated through 90 °...Speedlights with a locking pin, such as the SB-800 or SB-600 (available separately), the D50 supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), including i-TTL flash control ( 127), Flash Color Information ...
...100 are 38/125 and 30/98 respectively). The SB-800 can be rotated 7 ° below the horizontal. An illuminator is used. Technical Notes-Optional Accessories Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon.... SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights These high performance Speedlights have Guide Numbers of the camera or flash. The flash head can be rotated through 90 °...Speedlights with a locking pin, such as the SB-800 or SB-600 (available separately), the D50 supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), including i-TTL flash control ( 127), Flash Color Information ...
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... disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn on Electronically Controlled Cameras," below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. If the problem persists, press the reset switch (see right) and then reset the camera clock to the page numbers in the right-most cases,...item is charging. 18 Technical Notes-Troubleshootng A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the control panel and the camera may result in loss of 100 Unusual characters control panel displayed in control panel or view- NEF (...
... disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn on Electronically Controlled Cameras," below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. If the problem persists, press the reset switch (see right) and then reset the camera clock to the page numbers in the right-most cases,...item is charging. 18 Technical Notes-Troubleshootng A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the control panel and the camera may result in loss of 100 Unusual characters control panel displayed in control panel or view- NEF (...
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... ob- Slow shutter speeds not available. is much brighter or darker than background, or is disabled (con- • • Non-CPU lens: camera Mode dial rotated to S not in M mode. Turn noise reduction off automatically. - balance to cool down. for AF Assist. 90 light. ...when remote trol shutter release is in effect. 88 AF-assist illuminator does not • Off selected for Remote has control mode. 22 passed: 100 •Bright light is interfering with contin- pixels • Choose • Shutter lower speed sensitivity. Photos are unnatural. con- • ...
... ob- Slow shutter speeds not available. is much brighter or darker than background, or is disabled (con- • • Non-CPU lens: camera Mode dial rotated to S not in M mode. Turn noise reduction off automatically. - balance to cool down. for AF Assist. 90 light. ...when remote trol shutter release is in effect. 88 AF-assist illuminator does not • Off selected for Remote has control mode. 22 passed: 100 •Bright light is interfering with contin- pixels • Choose • Shutter lower speed sensitivity. Photos are unnatural. con- • ...
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...Autofocus Detection range AF-area mode Focus lock TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (range approximately 0.5-3.0 m/1´8˝-9´10˝) -1 - +19 EV (ISO 100 at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button Shutter Speed Combined mechanical ...metering) f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 °F) 2 - 20 EV (spot metering) Exposure meter coupling CPU coupling Exposure control Operating mode Digital Vari-Program ( auto, portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait), programmed auto (P) with closest subject priority Focus can be ...
...Autofocus Detection range AF-area mode Focus lock TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (range approximately 0.5-3.0 m/1´8˝-9´10˝) -1 - +19 EV (ISO 100 at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button Shutter Speed Combined mechanical ...metering) f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 °F) 2 - 20 EV (spot metering) Exposure meter coupling CPU coupling Exposure control Operating mode Digital Vari-Program ( auto, portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait), programmed auto (P) with closest subject priority Focus can be ...
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...½ EV Accessory shoe Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock Nikon Creative Supports Flash Color Information Communication and FV Lighting System lock with brightness... button release • ISO 200: approximately 15/49 (manual 17/56) • ISO 100: approximately 11/36 (manual 12/39) Flash Sync contact X-contact only; flash synchronization...digital SLR, or standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR (spot metering) •SB-800 or 600: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, or standard i-TTL flash for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0 and Digital...
...½ EV Accessory shoe Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock Nikon Creative Supports Flash Color Information Communication and FV Lighting System lock with brightness... button release • ISO 200: approximately 15/49 (manual 17/56) • ISO 100: approximately 11/36 (manual 12/39) Flash Sync contact X-contact only; flash synchronization...digital SLR, or standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR (spot metering) •SB-800 or 600: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, or standard i-TTL flash for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0 and Digital...
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MH-18a Quick Charger Rated input AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz Rated output DC 8.4 V/900 mA Supported batteries EN-EL3 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Charging time Approximately 120 min Operating temperature 0 - +40 ...
MH-18a Quick Charger Rated input AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz Rated output DC 8.4 V/900 mA Supported batteries EN-EL3 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Charging time Approximately 120 min Operating temperature 0 - +40 ...
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...See Date Flash sync mode, 36-37 AF-assist illuminator, 34 Date, 69 Flexible program, 42. See long time exposures Digital Vari-Program. See Digital Print Order Format Dust Ref Photo, 74 DVP. See Exposure compensa- Flash Color Information Com- See Autofocus; CCD, 129 Exposure...shooting. See Tone Comp. AE-L/AF-L, 98 CPU lenses, 105-106 munication, 109-110 AE Lock, 99 Custom Settings, 87-100, 101 Flash exposure compensa- See also Exposure bracketing; See LCD Brightness Bulb. See mode, Digital VariProgram Dynamic-area AF. See also Sensitivity ISO Auto, 92
...See Date Flash sync mode, 36-37 AF-assist illuminator, 34 Date, 69 Flexible program, 42. See long time exposures Digital Vari-Program. See Digital Print Order Format Dust Ref Photo, 74 DVP. See Exposure compensa- Flash Color Information Com- See Autofocus; CCD, 129 Exposure...shooting. See Tone Comp. AE-L/AF-L, 98 CPU lenses, 105-106 munication, 109-110 AE Lock, 99 Custom Settings, 87-100, 101 Flash exposure compensa- See also Exposure bracketing; See LCD Brightness Bulb. See mode, Digital VariProgram Dynamic-area AF. See also Sensitivity ISO Auto, 92
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...83-86 PRE. See Image Size; Self-timer P, S, A, M, 40-46 Self-timer, 22-23 Monitor, 115 Self-Timer, 100 auto off, 100 Sensitivity, 39. RAW and flash synchronization, Nikon Capture 4, 31, 59, 114 128 Noise, 46 Shooting menu, 76-82, reduction, 78 101-103 NORMAL. Single-frame playback, ...PictureProject, 31,59-60 Picture Transfer Protocol. See Image Size; See Shooting mode Menu Reset, 87 Saturation, 77 Metering, 96 SD. See Remote Digital Vari-Program, 14-20 control; See Image Quality Shooting mode, 21 NO SD Card?, 90 Single-area AF. See Memory Mirror Lock-Up, ...
...83-86 PRE. See Image Size; Self-timer P, S, A, M, 40-46 Self-timer, 22-23 Monitor, 115 Self-Timer, 100 auto off, 100 Sensitivity, 39. RAW and flash synchronization, Nikon Capture 4, 31, 59, 114 128 Noise, 46 Shooting menu, 76-82, reduction, 78 101-103 NORMAL. Single-frame playback, ...PictureProject, 31,59-60 Picture Transfer Protocol. See Image Size; See Shooting mode Menu Reset, 87 Saturation, 77 Metering, 96 SD. See Remote Digital Vari-Program, 14-20 control; See Image Quality Shooting mode, 21 NO SD Card?, 90 Single-area AF. See Memory Mirror Lock-Up, ...