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... turning off delay See page 45 297 iv Active D-Lighting How do I focus on erratically moving subjects? 3D-tracking How do I tell if the camera is level? Diopter adjustment control How do I keep the monitor from the low-pass filter protecting the image sensor? Picture Controls How do I take... high-quality NEF (RAW) photos? 14-bit NEF (RAW) Can I use the monitor as a viewfinder? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for different lenses? Virtual horizon Can I preserve details in FX format? Clean image sensor See page 58 68 89 160 179 286 99, 346 347 392...
... turning off delay See page 45 297 iv Active D-Lighting How do I focus on erratically moving subjects? 3D-tracking How do I tell if the camera is level? Diopter adjustment control How do I keep the monitor from the low-pass filter protecting the image sensor? Picture Controls How do I take... high-quality NEF (RAW) photos? 14-bit NEF (RAW) Can I use the monitor as a viewfinder? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for different lenses? Virtual horizon Can I preserve details in FX format? Clean image sensor See page 58 68 89 160 179 286 99, 346 347 392...
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... photographs? Can I overlay two photos to a computer How do I print photographs? Compatible lenses What AC adapters, battery packs, remote cords, and viewfinder Other accessories accessories are available for my camera? Connecting to make a single image? What memory cards can I print the date on TV... ix HDMI How do I order professional prints? Optional flash units What lenses can I use ? Question Can I use the camera to my computer? Approved memory cards What software is available for my camera? Key phrase Color balance Image overlay See page 358 359 Viewing or...
... photographs? Can I overlay two photos to a computer How do I print photographs? Compatible lenses What AC adapters, battery packs, remote cords, and viewfinder Other accessories accessories are available for my camera? Connecting to make a single image? What memory cards can I print the date on TV... ix HDMI How do I order professional prints? Optional flash units What lenses can I use ? Question Can I use the camera to my computer? Approved memory cards What software is available for my camera? Key phrase Color balance Image overlay See page 358 359 Viewing or...
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... Compensation 190 FV Lock 192 Other Shooting Options 195 Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings 196 Multiple Exposure 198 Interval Timer Photography 203 Non-CPU Lenses 210 Using a GPS Unit 213 xii
... Compensation 190 FV Lock 192 Other Shooting Options 195 Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings 196 Multiple Exposure 198 Interval Timer Photography 203 Non-CPU Lenses 210 Using a GPS Unit 213 xii
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Technical Notes 369 Compatible Lenses 370 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 377 Other Accessories 385 Caring for the Camera 391 Storage 391 Cleaning 391 The Low-Pass Filter 392 "Clean Now 392 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown 393 Manual Cleaning 395 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 398 Troubleshooting 402 Error Messages 409 Appendix 417 Specifications 428 Index...438 xvii
Technical Notes 369 Compatible Lenses 370 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 377 Other Accessories 385 Caring for the Camera 391 Storage 391 Cleaning 391 The Low-Pass Filter 392 "Clean Now 392 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown 393 Manual Cleaning 395 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 398 Troubleshooting 402 Error Messages 409 Appendix 417 Specifications 428 Index...438 xvii
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... all those who use with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to read by Nikon specifically for your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to two years...a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to operate within its operational and safety requirements. Any accessories regularly used professionally. Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) X digital camera. Overview...
... all those who use with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to read by Nikon specifically for your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to two years...a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to operate within its operational and safety requirements. Any accessories regularly used professionally. Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) X digital camera. Overview...
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... and flash bracketing sequence 131 Number of shots in WB bracketing sequence 135 Number of intervals for interval timer photography 206 Focal length (non-CPU lenses 212 2 Shutter speed lock icon 326 3 Flexible program indicator....... 117 4 Exposure mode 114 5 Image size 70 6 Image quality 65 7 White balance fine-tuning indicator 146...
... and flash bracketing sequence 131 Number of shots in WB bracketing sequence 135 Number of intervals for interval timer photography 206 Focal length (non-CPU lenses 212 2 Shutter speed lock icon 326 3 Flexible program indicator....... 117 4 Exposure mode 114 5 Image size 70 6 Image quality 65 7 White balance fine-tuning indicator 146...
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... (number of stops 120, 373 Exposure and flash bracketing increment 132 WB bracketing increment......... 136 Number of shots per interval 206 Maximum aperture (non-CPU lenses 212 14 Aperture stop indicator....120, 373 15 Flash compensation indicator 190 16 Exposure compensation indicator 128 17 Flash sync indicator 305 18 ISO sensitivity...
... (number of stops 120, 373 Exposure and flash bracketing increment 132 WB bracketing increment......... 136 Number of shots per interval 206 Maximum aperture (non-CPU lenses 212 14 Aperture stop indicator....120, 373 15 Flash compensation indicator 190 16 Exposure compensation indicator 128 17 Flash sync indicator 305 18 ISO sensitivity...
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...118, 121 Exposure compensation value 128 Flash compensation value.... 190 Number of shots in bracketing sequence 131, 135 Focal length (non-CPU lenses 212 Color temperature 147 5 Color temperature indicator 147 6 Aperture stop indicator....120, 373 7 Aperture lock icon 326 8 Aperture (f-...of stops 120, 373 Bracketing increment ....132, 136 Maximum aperture (non-CPU lenses 212 9 Electronic analog exposure display 123 Exposure compensation 128 Bracketing progress indicator 131, 135 10 Camera battery indicator......... 46 11 MB-D10 battery type display 304 MB-D10 battery indicator...
...118, 121 Exposure compensation value 128 Flash compensation value.... 190 Number of shots in bracketing sequence 131, 135 Focal length (non-CPU lenses 212 Color temperature 147 5 Color temperature indicator 147 6 Aperture stop indicator....120, 373 7 Aperture lock icon 326 8 Aperture (f-...of stops 120, 373 Bracketing increment ....132, 136 Maximum aperture (non-CPU lenses 212 9 Electronic analog exposure display 123 Exposure compensation 128 Bracketing progress indicator 131, 135 10 Camera battery indicator......... 46 11 MB-D10 battery type display 304 MB-D10 battery indicator...
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... Main command dial Control panel Activate or cancel bracketing/ select number of shots in steps of 1 EV, choose pre-specified lens data for non-CPU lenses, or select dynamic-area AF.
... Main command dial Control panel Activate or cancel bracketing/ select number of shots in steps of 1 EV, choose pre-specified lens data for non-CPU lenses, or select dynamic-area AF.
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...❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is used in this manual for details. See the lens manual for illustrative purposes. A Lens An AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens is off when removing or exchanging lenses. Focal length Mounting index scale Focal length index Lens...37 After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (pg. 370), lock ...
...❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is used in this manual for details. See the lens manual for illustrative purposes. A Lens An AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens is off when removing or exchanging lenses. Focal length Mounting index scale Focal length index Lens...37 After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (pg. 370), lock ...
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...can be used to release the eyepiece lock (q) and then unscrewing the eyepiece as shown at right (w). 45 s Remove the lens cap, turn the camera on, and pull the diopter adjustment control out (q). 2 Focus the viewfinder. Before attaching a diopter-adjustment viewfinder lens, remove the DK-17 viewfinder eyepiece... are in focus before shooting. 1 Lift the diopter adjustment control. Push the diopter adjustment control back in vision. A Diopter Adjustment Viewfinder Lenses Corrective lenses (available separately; Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in sharp focus.
...can be used to release the eyepiece lock (q) and then unscrewing the eyepiece as shown at right (w). 45 s Remove the lens cap, turn the camera on, and pull the diopter adjustment control out (q). 2 Focus the viewfinder. Before attaching a diopter-adjustment viewfinder lens, remove the DK-17 viewfinder eyepiece... are in focus before shooting. 1 Lift the diopter adjustment control. Push the diopter adjustment control back in vision. A Diopter Adjustment Viewfinder Lenses Corrective lenses (available separately; Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in sharp focus.
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An area at the center of pictures taken with DX format lenses will be blacked out. ❚❚ Choose Image Area Choose the image area used to a Nikkor lens on a 35 mm format camera. DX format crop A The DX Format Crop If Auto (the default setting) or On is selected for Auto DX...
An area at the center of pictures taken with DX format lenses will be blacked out. ❚❚ Choose Image Area Choose the image area used to a Nikkor lens on a 35 mm format camera. DX format crop A The DX Format Crop If Auto (the default setting) or On is selected for Auto DX...
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A DX Lenses DX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and have a smaller picture angle than lenses for Image area when a DX lens is selected for 35 mm format cameras. This may not be eclipsed. If Auto DX crop is off and FX format (36 × 24) is attached, the edges of the picture are played back you may notice a drop in resolution or that the edges of the image may be apparent in the viewfinder, but when the images are blacked out. d DX format (24 × 16) image circle DX format FX format FX format (36 × 24) image circle 60
A DX Lenses DX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and have a smaller picture angle than lenses for Image area when a DX lens is selected for 35 mm format cameras. This may not be eclipsed. If Auto DX crop is off and FX format (36 × 24) is attached, the edges of the picture are played back you may notice a drop in resolution or that the edges of the image may be apparent in the viewfinder, but when the images are blacked out. d DX format (24 × 16) image circle DX format FX format FX format (36 × 24) image circle 60
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.... 81 If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual priority), focus can be adjusted manually, regardless of the mode selected with your lens for Focus-mode lenses that do not support selector autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results (pg. 80).
.... 81 If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual priority), focus can be adjusted manually, regardless of the mode selected with your lens for Focus-mode lenses that do not support selector autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results (pg. 80).
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A The Shooting Information Display To hide or display indicators in the monitor in hand held Exit Tripod 99 Shooting information on Shooting information off k Exit Exit Virtual horizon (not displayed during zoom) Exit Framing guides (not displayed during zoom) AF area brackets are displayed only in live view mode, press the R button. Use an AF-S lens. Note that the focus point may not be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus. The desired results may sometimes be achieved with other lenses or teleconverters. Exit Hand held mode.
A The Shooting Information Display To hide or display indicators in the monitor in hand held Exit Tripod 99 Shooting information on Shooting information off k Exit Exit Virtual horizon (not displayed during zoom) Exit Framing guides (not displayed during zoom) AF area brackets are displayed only in live view mode, press the R button. Use an AF-S lens. Note that the focus point may not be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus. The desired results may sometimes be achieved with other lenses or teleconverters. Exit Hand held mode.
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otherwise, center- Classic meter for portraits. 2 Center weight area 3 Camera meters circle 4 mm in center of viewfinder; Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to area in diameter (approximately 1.5% of brightness, color, distance, and composition for non-CPU lenses will be used or if Spot Auto-area AF is selected for Non-CPU...
otherwise, center- Classic meter for portraits. 2 Center weight area 3 Camera meters circle 4 mm in center of viewfinder; Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to area in diameter (approximately 1.5% of brightness, color, distance, and composition for non-CPU lenses will be used or if Spot Auto-area AF is selected for Non-CPU...
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... displayed. For information on lens types). Use a type G or D lens for each metering method, see Custom Setting b5 (Centerweighted area, pg. 294). With other CPU lenses, 3D range information is not specified). center-weighted metering is used if focal length or aperture is not included (color matrix metering II). Color matrix...
... displayed. For information on lens types). Use a type G or D lens for each metering method, see Custom Setting b5 (Centerweighted area, pg. 294). With other CPU lenses, 3D range information is not specified). center-weighted metering is used if focal length or aperture is not included (color matrix metering II). Color matrix...
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... both shutter speed and aperture. h Manual (pg. 121) User controls both foreground and background into focus for landscape shots. Type G lenses are available: programmed auto (e), shutter-priority auto (f ), aperture-priority auto (g), and manual (h). In other situations in which there is ... exposure. A Lens Types When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. Non-CPU lenses (pg. 372) can only be displayed in exposure mode g (aperturepriority auto) and h (manual). camera selects shutter speed for information on locking shutter speed (modes f and h) and aperture (modes ...
... both shutter speed and aperture. h Manual (pg. 121) User controls both foreground and background into focus for landscape shots. Type G lenses are available: programmed auto (e), shutter-priority auto (f ), aperture-priority auto (g), and manual (h). In other situations in which there is ... exposure. A Lens Types When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. Non-CPU lenses (pg. 372) can only be displayed in exposure mode g (aperturepriority auto) and h (manual). camera selects shutter speed for information on locking shutter speed (modes f and h) and aperture (modes ...
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3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Otherwise the aperture displays will be read from the lens aperture ring. 120 Z A Non-CPU Lenses (pg. 372) If the maximum aperture of the lens has been specified using the Non-CPU lens data item in setup menu (pg. 211) when a non-CPU lens is attached, the current f-number will show only the number of stops (F, with maximum aperture displayed as FA) and the f-number must be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel, rounded to the nearest full stop.
3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Otherwise the aperture displays will be read from the lens aperture ring. 120 Z A Non-CPU Lenses (pg. 372) If the maximum aperture of the lens has been specified using the Non-CPU lens data item in setup menu (pg. 211) when a non-CPU lens is attached, the current f-number will show only the number of stops (F, with maximum aperture displayed as FA) and the f-number must be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel, rounded to the nearest full stop.
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... page 123), and continue to values between the minimum and maximum values for a long time-exposure (A, pg. 124). Shutter speed: 1/125 s Aperture: f/5.6 A AF Micro Nikkor Lenses Provided that an external exposure meter is used to set to values between 30 s and 1/8,000 s, or the shutter can be set aperture. Sub-command...
... page 123), and continue to values between the minimum and maximum values for a long time-exposure (A, pg. 124). Shutter speed: 1/125 s Aperture: f/5.6 A AF Micro Nikkor Lenses Provided that an external exposure meter is used to set to values between 30 s and 1/8,000 s, or the shutter can be set aperture. Sub-command...