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Find the solution here. xviii). i The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed in "For Your Safety" (pg. Digitutor Digitutor, a series of Contents Find items by key word. ➜ pp. 438-443 i Error ... by function or menu name. ➜ pp. Find it from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html A For Your Safety Before using the camera for those who want to do but don't know the function name? Where to Find It Find what you 're looking for from: i The Q&A Index...
Find the solution here. xviii). i The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed in "For Your Safety" (pg. Digitutor Digitutor, a series of Contents Find items by key word. ➜ pp. 438-443 i Error ... by function or menu name. ➜ pp. Find it from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html A For Your Safety Before using the camera for those who want to do but don't know the function name? Where to Find It Find what you 're looking for from: i The Q&A Index...
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..., 245) cover (pg. 377) • Warranty • User's Manual (this guide) • Quick Guide • Software Installation Guide • Software Suite CD-ROM • Registration card (U. Memory cards are sold separately. • D700 digital camera (pg. 3) • Body cap (pp. 36, 388) •...; BM-9 LCD monitor cover (pg. 21) • EN-EL3e • MH-18a quick rechargeable charger with Li-ion battery with your camera. A. only) i S.
..., 245) cover (pg. 377) • Warranty • User's Manual (this guide) • Quick Guide • Software Installation Guide • Software Suite CD-ROM • Registration card (U. Memory cards are sold separately. • D700 digital camera (pg. 3) • Body cap (pp. 36, 388) •...; BM-9 LCD monitor cover (pg. 21) • EN-EL3e • MH-18a quick rechargeable charger with Li-ion battery with your camera. A. only) i S.
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..., and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in the United States and/or other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other countries. Symbols ...and Conventions To make it easier to the camera. A Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS...
..., and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in the United States and/or other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other countries. Symbols ...and Conventions To make it easier to the camera. A Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS...
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... mode 302 Can the flash be used at the edges of photographs? Exposure mode f (shutter-priority auto) 118 How do I adjust white balance? Exposure mode h (manual) 121 Can I make photos brighter or darker? Exposure compensation 128 How do I make a time exposure? Multiple exposure 198 How do I reduce loss of brightness at...
... mode 302 Can the flash be used at the edges of photographs? Exposure mode f (shutter-priority auto) 118 How do I adjust white balance? Exposure mode h (manual) 121 Can I make photos brighter or darker? Exposure compensation 128 How do I make a time exposure? Multiple exposure 198 How do I reduce loss of brightness at...
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Image Recording Options 57 Image Area 58 Image Quality 64 Image Size 69 Focus 71 Focus Mode 72 AF-Area Mode 74 Focus Point Selection 76 Focus Lock 78 Manual Focus 81 Release Mode 83 Choosing a Release Mode 84 Continuous Mode 86 Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View 89 Self-Timer Mode 102 Mirror up Mode 104 ISO Sensitivity 105 Choosing ISO Sensitivity Manually 106 Auto ISO Sensitivity Control 108 Exposure 111 Metering 112 Exposure Mode 114 e: Programmed Auto 116 f: Shutter-Priority Auto 118 g: Aperture-Priority Auto 119 h: Manual 121 xi
Image Recording Options 57 Image Area 58 Image Quality 64 Image Size 69 Focus 71 Focus Mode 72 AF-Area Mode 74 Focus Point Selection 76 Focus Lock 78 Manual Focus 81 Release Mode 83 Choosing a Release Mode 84 Continuous Mode 86 Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View 89 Self-Timer Mode 102 Mirror up Mode 104 ISO Sensitivity 105 Choosing ISO Sensitivity Manually 106 Auto ISO Sensitivity Control 108 Exposure 111 Metering 112 Exposure Mode 114 e: Programmed Auto 116 f: Shutter-Priority Auto 118 g: Aperture-Priority Auto 119 h: Manual 121 xi
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... (AE) Lock 126 Exposure Compensation 128 Bracketing 130 White Balance 139 White Balance Options 140 Fine-Tuning White Balance 143 Choosing a Color Temperature 147 Preset Manual 148 Image Enhancement 159 Picture Controls 160 Creating Custom Picture Controls 168 Active D-Lighting 179 Color Space 181 Flash Photography 183 The Built-in Flash...
... (AE) Lock 126 Exposure Compensation 128 Bracketing 130 White Balance 139 White Balance Options 140 Fine-Tuning White Balance 143 Choosing a Color Temperature 147 Preset Manual 148 Image Enhancement 159 Picture Controls 160 Creating Custom Picture Controls 168 Active D-Lighting 179 Color Space 181 Flash Photography 183 The Built-in Flash...
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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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...it under • Using the camera with the flash in fire. • Do not handle the power cable or go near the metal parts of Nikon for inspection. representative for the purpose to subject's eyes could cause a Nikon-authorized service temporary visual impairment. ...Continued use only precaution could result in fire or the cables provided or sold by electric shock. • Dust on an audio CD player could result in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, or A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals...
...it under • Using the camera with the flash in fire. • Do not handle the power cable or go near the metal parts of Nikon for inspection. representative for the purpose to subject's eyes could cause a Nikon-authorized service temporary visual impairment. ...Continued use only precaution could result in fire or the cables provided or sold by electric shock. • Dust on an audio CD player could result in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, or A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals...
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...specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New ..., U.S.A. These limits are not expressly approved by Nikon for Customers in the U.S.A. Wash hands after handling. on this product may expose you to bring any damages resulting from that are designed to provide D700 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation...
...specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New ..., U.S.A. These limits are not expressly approved by Nikon for Customers in the U.S.A. Wash hands after handling. on this product may expose you to bring any damages resulting from that are designed to provide D700 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation...
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... with normal operation of the camera or result in the malicious use of this Nikon digital camera are designed to operate within the... operational and safety requirements of personal image data. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras... Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for example, pictures of non-Nikon ...
... with normal operation of the camera or result in the malicious use of this Nikon digital camera are designed to operate within the... operational and safety requirements of personal image data. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras... Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for example, pictures of non-Nikon ...
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...ISO sensitivity) button.... 106 13 Eyelet for camera strap 21 7 Accessory shoe 14 Focal plane mark (E 82 (for optional flash unit 384 15 Control panel 8 3 Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark... this section and X refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays.
...ISO sensitivity) button.... 106 13 Eyelet for camera strap 21 7 Accessory shoe 14 Focal plane mark (E 82 (for optional flash unit 384 15 Control panel 8 3 Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark... this section and X refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays.
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... 140 9 Number of exposures remaining 47 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills...........87 Capture mode indicator 239 Preset white balance recording indicator 151 Manual lens number 212 10 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 47 11 Flash mode 185 12 Multiple exposure indicator 200 8
... 140 9 Number of exposures remaining 47 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills...........87 Capture mode indicator 239 Preset white balance recording indicator 151 Manual lens number 212 10 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 47 11 Flash mode 185 12 Multiple exposure indicator 200 8
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.......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......303 12 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 ...exposures 47 13 Number of exposures remaining 87 Manual lens number 212 14 Auto-area AF indicator 75 Focus points indicator 76 AF-area mode indicator 75 3D-tracking indicator.......75, ...
.......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......303 12 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 ...exposures 47 13 Number of exposures remaining 87 Manual lens number 212 14 Auto-area AF indicator 75 Focus points indicator 76 AF-area mode indicator 75 3D-tracking indicator.......75, ...
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...above 40°C (104°F). A EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries The supplied EN-EL3e shares information with compatible batteries only. D Incompatible Batteries This camera can not be hot immediately after use . for best results, charge the battery at a temperature below 0°C (32°F) or above 20°C...The Battery info option in use . Unplug when not in the setup menu details battery charge, battery life, and the number of this manual. D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xviii-xx and 398-401 of pictures taken since the ...
...above 40°C (104°F). A EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries The supplied EN-EL3e shares information with compatible batteries only. D Incompatible Batteries This camera can not be hot immediately after use . for best results, charge the battery at a temperature below 0°C (32°F) or above 20°C...The Battery info option in use . Unplug when not in the setup menu details battery charge, battery life, and the number of this manual. D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xviii-xx and 398-401 of pictures taken since the ...
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...careful not to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is off, remove the rear lens cap from the lens and remove the camera body cap. Attach a Lens Care should be... taken to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place. s After confirming that the camera is... removed. 1 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, ...
...careful not to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is off, remove the rear lens cap from the lens and remove the camera body cap. Attach a Lens Care should be... taken to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place. s After confirming that the camera is... removed. 1 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, ...
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See the lens manual for illustrative purposes. 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 (pg. 370), lock aperture at the minimum ...) 37 To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise. q w q s ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is used in this manual for details. 3 Remove the lens cap.
See the lens manual for illustrative purposes. 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 (pg. 370), lock aperture at the minimum ...) 37 To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise. q w q s ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is used in this manual for details. 3 Remove the lens cap.
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N Focus Mode pg. 72 AF-Area Mode pg. 74 Focus Point Selection pg. 76 Focus Lock pg. 78 Manual Focus pg. 81 71 NFocus - Controlling How the Camera Focuses This section describes the options that control how your camera focuses.
N Focus Mode pg. 72 AF-Area Mode pg. 74 Focus Point Selection pg. 76 Focus Lock pg. 78 Manual Focus pg. 81 71 NFocus - Controlling How the Camera Focuses This section describes the options that control how your camera focuses.
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... must be used to subject and adjust focus as necessary. If maximum aperture of the camera. pg. 82), but photographs can be adjusted manually using the lens focusing ring. Focus indicator Camera focuses continuously while shutter-release button C Continuous- There are two autofocus (AF) modes..., in which the camera focuses automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and one manual N focus mode, in focus. 72 At default settings, shutter can only be released whether or...
... must be used to subject and adjust focus as necessary. If maximum aperture of the camera. pg. 82), but photographs can be adjusted manually using the lens focusing ring. Focus indicator Camera focuses continuously while shutter-release button C Continuous- There are two autofocus (AF) modes..., in which the camera focuses automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and one manual N focus mode, in focus. 72 At default settings, shutter can only be released whether or...
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...using release priority in continuous-servo AF, see Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, pg. 283). For information on preventing the camera from the camera while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway or the B button is pressed halfway, see Custom Setting a2 (AF-S priority selection, ...(AF activation, pg. 287). 73 Choose single-servo AF for landscapes and other stationary subjects. Manual focus is recommended when the camera is released. This allows the camera to track focus while attempting to predict where the subject will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject...
...using release priority in continuous-servo AF, see Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, pg. 283). For information on preventing the camera from the camera while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway or the B button is pressed halfway, see Custom Setting a2 (AF-S priority selection, ...(AF activation, pg. 287). 73 Choose single-servo AF for landscapes and other stationary subjects. Manual focus is recommended when the camera is released. This allows the camera to track focus while attempting to predict where the subject will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject...
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...-area mode selector N Mode Description K Singlepoint AF User selects focus point manually; To select the AF-area mode, rotate the AF-area mode selector. if subject briefly leaves selected focus point, camera will focus based on subject in selected focus point only. If 51 points...type G or D lens is selected in selected focus point. • In continuous-servo AF (pg 72), user selects focus point manually; Camera automatically detects subject and selects focus point. In single-servo AF, active focus points are highlighted for relatively static compositions with subjects that ...
...-area mode selector N Mode Description K Singlepoint AF User selects focus point manually; To select the AF-area mode, rotate the AF-area mode selector. if subject briefly leaves selected focus point, camera will focus based on subject in selected focus point only. If 51 points...type G or D lens is selected in selected focus point. • In continuous-servo AF (pg 72), user selects focus point manually; Camera automatically detects subject and selects focus point. In single-servo AF, active focus points are highlighted for relatively static compositions with subjects that ...