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The stories you want. D500 Model Name: N1501 Nikon's new family of services to the device as they...low energy (BLE) technology and a dedicated app. The app is available free from the website (http://snapbridge.nikon.com), Apple App Store® and Google PlayTM. Your images. You can even be uploaded effortlessly to get... started! The world. SnapBridge eliminates the barrier between your Nikon cameras with your Nikon camera and lenses are taken. Download the SnapBridge app to cloud storage services, inviting access across all your area ...
The stories you want. D500 Model Name: N1501 Nikon's new family of services to the device as they...low energy (BLE) technology and a dedicated app. The app is available free from the website (http://snapbridge.nikon.com), Apple App Store® and Google PlayTM. Your images. You can even be uploaded effortlessly to get... started! The world. SnapBridge eliminates the barrier between your Nikon cameras with your Nikon camera and lenses are taken. Download the SnapBridge app to cloud storage services, inviting access across all your area ...
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... The R Button 226 The i button 229 Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings 230 Flicker Reduction 234 Multiple Exposure 236 Interval Timer Photography 243 Non-CPU Lenses 250 Location Data 253 More About Playback 255 Viewing Images 255 Full-Frame Playback 255 Thumbnail Playback 255 Playback Controls 256 Using the Touch Screen...
... The R Button 226 The i button 229 Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings 230 Flicker Reduction 234 Multiple Exposure 236 Interval Timer Photography 243 Non-CPU Lenses 250 Location Data 253 More About Playback 255 Viewing Images 255 Full-Frame Playback 255 Thumbnail Playback 255 Playback Controls 256 Using the Touch Screen...
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... Copies ...........311 O My Menu/m Recent Settings 313 Retouch Menu Options 314 NEF (RAW) Processing 314 Trim...316 Image Overlay 317 Technical Notes 320 Compatible Lenses 320 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 326 Other Accessories 333 Caring for the Camera 335 Storage 335 Cleaning 335 Image Sensor Cleaning 336 Caring for the...
... Copies ...........311 O My Menu/m Recent Settings 313 Retouch Menu Options 314 NEF (RAW) Processing 314 Trim...316 Image Overlay 317 Technical Notes 320 Compatible Lenses 320 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 326 Other Accessories 333 Caring for the Camera 335 Storage 335 Cleaning 335 Image Sensor Cleaning 336 Caring for the...
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Troubleshooting 348 Battery/Display 348 Shooting 349 Playback 352 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks 354 Miscellaneous 354 Error Messages 355 Specifications 362 Lenses 375 AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR 375 Approved Memory Cards 385 Memory Card Capacity 387 Battery Life 390 Index 392 xii
Troubleshooting 348 Battery/Display 348 Shooting 349 Playback 352 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks 354 Miscellaneous 354 Error Messages 355 Specifications 362 Lenses 375 AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR 375 Approved Memory Cards 385 Memory Card Capacity 387 Battery Life 390 Index 392 xii
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After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0 323), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). 19 A Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w).
After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0 323), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). 19 A Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w).
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...-adjustment viewfinder lens, remove the DK-17F viewfinder eyepiece by closing the viewfinder shutter to put your fingers or fingernails in focus A Diopter-Adjustment Viewfinder Lenses Corrective lenses (available separately; 0 333) can be careful not to release the eyepiece lock (q) and then grasping the eyepiece lightly between your eye. Focus point AF...
...-adjustment viewfinder lens, remove the DK-17F viewfinder eyepiece by closing the viewfinder shutter to put your fingers or fingernails in focus A Diopter-Adjustment Viewfinder Lenses Corrective lenses (available separately; 0 333) can be careful not to release the eyepiece lock (q) and then grasping the eyepiece lightly between your eye. Focus point AF...
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... (note that changes in brightness • Flicker or banding appears under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, sodium-vapor, or similar lighting • A cross (star) filter or other lenses or teleconverters. Exposure can be disabled while the camera focuses. focus locks while the shutterrelease button is unable to focus.
... (note that changes in brightness • Flicker or banding appears under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, sodium-vapor, or similar lighting • A cross (star) filter or other lenses or teleconverters. Exposure can be disabled while the camera focuses. focus locks while the shutterrelease button is unable to focus.
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Viewfinder display Photo with DX image area (24×16) Photo with image area of 1.3× (18×12) A Image Area The selected option is shown in the information display. 88 Pictures are recorded using an 18.0 × 12.0 mm image area, producing a telephoto effect without the need to change lenses. Option a DX (24×16) Z 1.3× (18×12) Description Pictures are recorded using a 23.5 × 15.7 mm image area (DX format). Image Recording Options Image Area Choose an image area from DX (24×16) and 1.3× (18×12).
Viewfinder display Photo with DX image area (24×16) Photo with image area of 1.3× (18×12) A Image Area The selected option is shown in the information display. 88 Pictures are recorded using an 18.0 × 12.0 mm image area, producing a telephoto effect without the need to change lenses. Option a DX (24×16) Z 1.3× (18×12) Description Pictures are recorded using a 23.5 × 15.7 mm image area (DX format). Image Recording Options Image Area Choose an image area from DX (24×16) and 1.3× (18×12).
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... Cross Sensors The availability of the focus point display are not used . Lens Cross sensors (cross-sensor focus points highlighted in gray 2, 3) AF-S lenses other than those listed below with maximum apertures of f/4 or faster 1 99 cross sensors • AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF...500mm f/4D IF-ED II • AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D IF-ED • AF-S lenses with maximum apertures slower than f/4 1 45 cross sensors • Non-AF-S lenses 1 At maximum zoom, in the case of zoom lenses. 2 Other focus points use line sensors, which detect horizontal lines. 3 The focus points at...
... Cross Sensors The availability of the focus point display are not used . Lens Cross sensors (cross-sensor focus points highlighted in gray 2, 3) AF-S lenses other than those listed below with maximum apertures of f/4 or faster 1 99 cross sensors • AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF...500mm f/4D IF-ED II • AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D IF-ED • AF-S lenses with maximum apertures slower than f/4 1 45 cross sensors • Non-AF-S lenses 1 At maximum zoom, in the case of zoom lenses. 2 Other focus points use line sensors, which detect horizontal lines. 3 The focus points at...
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Autofocus is not available when teleconverters are only 5 cross sensors, only those shown by ■ detect vertical lines. Teleconverter Max. lens Available focus points (cross-sensor aperture 1 focus points highlighted in gray 2) TC-20E, TC-20E II, TC-20E III f/4 TC-14E, TC-14E II, TC-14E III f/5.6 15 focus points (9 selectable) with 5 cross sensors 1 At maximum zoom, in the case of zoom lenses. 2 Other focus points use line sensors, which detect horizontal lines, but note that if there are used with AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED lenses. 100
Autofocus is not available when teleconverters are only 5 cross sensors, only those shown by ■ detect vertical lines. Teleconverter Max. lens Available focus points (cross-sensor aperture 1 focus points highlighted in gray 2) TC-20E, TC-20E II, TC-20E III f/4 TC-14E, TC-14E II, TC-14E III f/5.6 15 focus points (9 selectable) with 5 cross sensors 1 At maximum zoom, in the case of zoom lenses. 2 Other focus points use line sensors, which detect horizontal lines, but note that if there are used with AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED lenses. 100
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... can be used in M mode without setting the camera focus-mode selector to M. D AF Lenses Do not use AF lenses with the lens focus-mode switch set to M and the camera focus-mode selector set to observe this precaution could damage the camera or lens. ... image is not in focus. Failure to AF. Manual Focus Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF NIKKOR lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results (0 113). • AF lenses: Set the lens focus Focus-mode selector mode switch (if present) and camera focus...
... can be used in M mode without setting the camera focus-mode selector to M. D AF Lenses Do not use AF lenses with the lens focus-mode switch set to M and the camera focus-mode selector set to observe this precaution could damage the camera or lens. ... image is not in focus. Failure to AF. Manual Focus Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF NIKKOR lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results (0 113). • AF lenses: Set the lens focus Focus-mode selector mode switch (if present) and camera focus...
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A AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G and G VR Lenses When an AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR or AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G lens is not in focus; Note that with optional ...
A AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G and G VR Lenses When an AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR or AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G lens is not in focus; Note that with optional ...
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... remaining in the photo shooting menu (0 234). 117 Frame rates may not be available under some conditions. Mode Description E Self-timer: Take pictures with VR lenses) or auto ISO sensitivity control (0 125) is on, or if the battery is low, a non-CPU lens is attached, Aperture ring is selected for Custom...
... remaining in the photo shooting menu (0 234). 117 Frame rates may not be available under some conditions. Mode Description E Self-timer: Take pictures with VR lenses) or auto ISO sensitivity control (0 125) is on, or if the battery is low, a non-CPU lens is attached, Aperture ring is selected for Custom...
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... You can not be achieved at 1/30 s. A See Also For information on choosing the reference used to set exposure when a flash is used with telephoto lenses to the value selected for Minimum shutter speed unless this value is used in which case the value selected for Custom Setting e2 will be... Auto and pressing 2: for example, values faster than Custom Setting e2 (Flash shutter speed, 0 300), in combination with slow sync flash modes (available with CPU lenses;
... You can not be achieved at 1/30 s. A See Also For information on choosing the reference used to set exposure when a flash is used with telephoto lenses to the value selected for Minimum shutter speed unless this value is used in which case the value selected for Custom Setting e2 will be... Auto and pressing 2: for example, values faster than Custom Setting e2 (Flash shutter speed, 0 300), in combination with slow sync flash modes (available with CPU lenses;
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... brighter or darker. Highlight-weighted: Camera assigns greatest weight to L tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G, E, or D lenses (0 320), distance information (3D color matrix metering III; Classic meter for example when photographing spotlit performers on current N focus point, making it... (if non-CPU lens is used or if auto-area AF is in effect, camera will be M selected using filters with other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering III, which does not include 3D distance information). t Use to circle 8 mm in diameter (approximately 2.5% ...
... brighter or darker. Highlight-weighted: Camera assigns greatest weight to L tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G, E, or D lenses (0 320), distance information (3D color matrix metering III; Classic meter for example when photographing spotlit performers on current N focus point, making it... (if non-CPU lens is used or if auto-area AF is in effect, camera will be M selected using filters with other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering III, which does not include 3D distance information). t Use to circle 8 mm in diameter (approximately 2.5% ...
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Y button Main command dial Control panel Viewfinder A Non-CPU Lens Data Specifying the focal length and maximum aperture of non-CPU lenses using the Non-CPU lens data option in the viewfinder and control panel. A See Also See Custom Setting b5 (Matrix metering, 0 295) for information ...and improves the accuracy of center-weighted and spot metering. Center-weighted metering will be used if highlight-weighted metering is selected with certain CPU lenses (AI-P NIKKOR lenses and AF lenses that center-weighted metering may also be used if highlight-weighted metering is selected with non-CPU...
Y button Main command dial Control panel Viewfinder A Non-CPU Lens Data Specifying the focal length and maximum aperture of non-CPU lenses using the Non-CPU lens data option in the viewfinder and control panel. A See Also See Custom Setting b5 (Matrix metering, 0 295) for information ...and improves the accuracy of center-weighted and spot metering. Center-weighted metering will be used if highlight-weighted metering is selected with certain CPU lenses (AI-P NIKKOR lenses and AF lenses that center-weighted metering may also be used if highlight-weighted metering is selected with non-CPU...
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...press and hold the Pv button. In other modes, exposure mode A is automatically selected when a non-CPU lens is pressed. 131 Type G and E lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring (0 323), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Pv button A Custom Setting e5-Modeling... Flash This setting controls whether optional flash units that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS; 0 326) will be stopped down to be displayed in the viewfinder. A Lens Types When using non-CPU...
...press and hold the Pv button. In other modes, exposure mode A is automatically selected when a non-CPU lens is pressed. 131 Type G and E lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring (0 323), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Pv button A Custom Setting e5-Modeling... Flash This setting controls whether optional flash units that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS; 0 326) will be stopped down to be displayed in the viewfinder. A Lens Types When using non-CPU...
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... setup menu (0 251) when a non-CPU lens is attached, the current f-number will be locked at the selected setting (0 140). Sub-command dial A Non-CPU Lenses (0 321, 323) Use the lens aperture ring to the nearest full stop. Otherwise the aperture displays will produce the optimal exposure. A: Aperture-Priority Auto In...
... setup menu (0 251) when a non-CPU lens is attached, the current f-number will be locked at the selected setting (0 140). Sub-command dial A Non-CPU Lenses (0 321, 323) Use the lens aperture ring to the nearest full stop. Otherwise the aperture displays will produce the optimal exposure. A: Aperture-Priority Auto In...
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... to set to 1/3 step Optimal exposure Underexposed by Overexposed by over -exposed at current settings. Control panel Custom Setting b2 set aperture. A AF Micro NIKKOR Lenses Provided that negative values are displayed on the right and positive values on the option chosen for Custom Setting b2 (EV steps for exposure cntrl...
... to set to 1/3 step Optimal exposure Underexposed by Overexposed by over -exposed at current settings. Control panel Custom Setting b2 set aperture. A AF Micro NIKKOR Lenses Provided that negative values are displayed on the right and positive values on the option chosen for Custom Setting b2 (EV steps for exposure cntrl...
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The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be measured in the camera monitor. 2 Set white balance to prepare a reference object or change lenses during telephoto photography. 1 Press the a button. U button Main command dial Monitor 174 Live View (Spot White Balance) During live view (0 43, 58), white balance can be displayed in a selected area of the frame, eliminating the need to L (Preset manual). Press the U button and rotate the main command dial until L is displayed in the monitor.
The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be measured in the camera monitor. 2 Set white balance to prepare a reference object or change lenses during telephoto photography. 1 Press the a button. U button Main command dial Monitor 174 Live View (Spot White Balance) During live view (0 43, 58), white balance can be displayed in a selected area of the frame, eliminating the need to L (Preset manual). Press the U button and rotate the main command dial until L is displayed in the monitor.