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Where to Find It Find what you 're looking for from the "question and answer" index. i Troubleshooting ➜ pp. 402-408 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find it from : i The Q&A Index ➜ pp. Find the solution here. Digitutor Digitutor, a series of Contents Find items by key word...A brief guide for the first time, read the safety instructions in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. A For Your Safety Before using the camera for those who want to get started taking pictures right away. i The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed...
Where to Find It Find what you 're looking for from the "question and answer" index. i Troubleshooting ➜ pp. 402-408 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find it from : i The Q&A Index ➜ pp. Find the solution here. Digitutor Digitutor, a series of Contents Find items by key word...A brief guide for the first time, read the safety instructions in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. A For Your Safety Before using the camera for those who want to get started taking pictures right away. i The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed...
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...the following symbols and conventions are used: D This icon marks cautions; Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks... the other countries. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to the camera. A This icon marks notes; CompactFlash is a trademark. Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trade names ...
...the following symbols and conventions are used: D This icon marks cautions; Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks... the other countries. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to the camera. A This icon marks notes; CompactFlash is a trademark. Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trade names ...
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... photos? 14-bit NEF (RAW) Can I take pictures in shadows and highlights? New Features Question Key phrase How do I tell if the camera is level? Virtual horizon Can I control how photos are processed? Diopter adjustment control How do I keep the monitor from the low-pass filter ...protecting the image sensor? Live view Can I adjust focus separately for using this "question and answer" index. Q&A Index Find what you're looking for different lenses? Clean image sensor See page 58 68 89 ...
... photos? 14-bit NEF (RAW) Can I take pictures in shadows and highlights? New Features Question Key phrase How do I tell if the camera is level? Virtual horizon Can I control how photos are processed? Diopter adjustment control How do I keep the monitor from the low-pass filter ...protecting the image sensor? Live view Can I adjust focus separately for using this "question and answer" index. Q&A Index Find what you're looking for different lenses? Clean image sensor See page 58 68 89 ...
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...298 330 334 344 Menus and Displays Question How do I get more information on a different D700 camera? Can I restore Custom Setting defaults? Can I save menu settings for menus or playback? Key phrase Help Using the menus My Menu Recent settings See page 31 26 364 368 v How do I ...set the clock? How do I use on a menu? How do I display a framing grid in a different language? Can I change time zones when I adjust monitor brightness for use the menus? How do I travel? Question How do I keep the shutter speed and ...
...298 330 334 344 Menus and Displays Question How do I get more information on a different D700 camera? Can I restore Custom Setting defaults? Can I save menu settings for menus or playback? Key phrase Help Using the menus My Menu Recent settings See page 31 26 364 368 v How do I ...set the clock? How do I use on a menu? How do I display a framing grid in a different language? Can I change time zones when I adjust monitor brightness for use the menus? How do I travel? Question How do I keep the shutter speed and ...
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... white balance? vii Exposure mode h (manual) 121 Can I make photos brighter or darker? Exposure delay mode 302 Can the flash be used at the edges of photographs? bracketing 135, 315 How do I pick the standard exposure level? Flash photography, flash 185 How can I reduce...I reduce loss of brightness at shutter speeds faster than 1/250 s? White balance 139 Can I create multiple copies of a photo White balance using different white balance settings? Long time-exposures (A) 124 Can I freeze or blur moving objects? Question Key phrase See page How do I ...
... white balance? vii Exposure mode h (manual) 121 Can I make photos brighter or darker? Exposure delay mode 302 Can the flash be used at the edges of photographs? bracketing 135, 315 How do I pick the standard exposure level? Flash photography, flash 185 How can I reduce...I reduce loss of brightness at shutter speeds faster than 1/250 s? White balance 139 Can I create multiple copies of a photo White balance using different white balance settings? Long time-exposures (A) 124 Can I freeze or blur moving objects? Question Key phrase See page How do I ...
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... memory cards can I use? Print set (DPOF) See page 255 257 238 243 244 247 253 Optional Accessories Question Key phrase What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use the camera to my computer? Optional flash units What lenses can I use ? HDMI How do I print the date on TV? ...Approved memory cards What software is available for my camera? Other accessories See page 377 370 385 390 388 ix...
... memory cards can I use? Print set (DPOF) See page 255 257 238 243 244 247 253 Optional Accessories Question Key phrase What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use the camera to my computer? Optional flash units What lenses can I use ? HDMI How do I print the date on TV? ...Approved memory cards What software is available for my camera? Other accessories See page 377 370 385 390 388 ix...
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Table of Contents Q&A Index iv For Your Safety xviii Notices...xxi Introduction 1 Overview...2 Getting to Know the Camera 3 Camera Body 3 The Control Panel 8 The Viewfinder Display 10 The Shooting Information Display 12 The Command Dials 16 Quick Start Guide 22 Tutorial 25 Camera Menus 26 Using Camera Menus 28 Help ...31 First Steps 32 Charge the Battery 32 Insert the Battery 34 Attach a Lens 36 Basic Setup 38 Insert a Memory Card 41 Formatting Memory Cards 43 Adjust Viewfinder Focus 45 Basic Photography and Playback 46 Deleting Unwanted Photographs 56 x
Table of Contents Q&A Index iv For Your Safety xviii Notices...xxi Introduction 1 Overview...2 Getting to Know the Camera 3 Camera Body 3 The Control Panel 8 The Viewfinder Display 10 The Shooting Information Display 12 The Command Dials 16 Quick Start Guide 22 Tutorial 25 Camera Menus 26 Using Camera Menus 28 Help ...31 First Steps 32 Charge the Battery 32 Insert the Battery 34 Attach a Lens 36 Basic Setup 38 Insert a Memory Card 41 Formatting Memory Cards 43 Adjust Viewfinder Focus 45 Basic Photography and Playback 46 Deleting Unwanted Photographs 56 x
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... 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 184 Using the Built-in Flash 185 Flash Modes 188 Flash Compensation 190 FV Lock 192 Other Shooting Options 195 Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings 196...
... 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 184 Using the Built-in Flash 185 Flash Modes 188 Flash Compensation 190 FV Lock 192 Other Shooting Options 195 Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings 196...
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... Preview Button 324 f7: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 325 f8: Shutter Speed and Aperture Lock 326 f9: Customize Command Dials 326 f10: Release Button to Use Dial 328 f11: No Memory Card 329 xv b5: Center-Weighted Area 294 b6: Fine Tune Optimal Exposure 294 c: Timers/AE Lock 296 c1: Shutter...
... Preview Button 324 f7: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 325 f8: Shutter Speed and Aperture Lock 326 f9: Customize Command Dials 326 f10: Release Button to Use Dial 328 f11: No Memory Card 329 xv b5: Center-Weighted Area 294 b6: Fine Tune Optimal Exposure 294 c: Timers/AE Lock 296 c1: Shutter...
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...the when the sun is in this section are indicated by a qualified technician. Should you notice smoke or an Sunlight focused into the camera unusual smell coming from failure to observe the precautions listed in or close to the equipment or AC adapter frame could cause a fire.... should be repaired only by the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. In the event of the frame malfunction when shooting backlit subjects. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following symbol: ...
...the when the sun is in this section are indicated by a qualified technician. Should you notice smoke or an Sunlight focused into the camera unusual smell coming from failure to observe the precautions listed in or close to the equipment or AC adapter frame could cause a fire.... should be repaired only by the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. In the event of the frame malfunction when shooting backlit subjects. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following symbol: ...
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...an extended period. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use , attach the terminal cover and store in a cool, dry place. • The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Do not transport or store ...the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in injury. xix A Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use immediately should you are prone to leakage when fully discharged. If ...
...an extended period. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use , attach the terminal cover and store in a cool, dry place. • The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Do not transport or store ...the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in injury. xix A Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use immediately should you are prone to leakage when fully discharged. If ...
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...cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Particular care should not be other objects could result in heavy objects or expose it under • Using the camera with wet hands. A Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be shock. • Do not handle the plug...heat close to the exposed, take the power cable to the input and output jacks, use could result in fire. • Do not handle the power cable or go near the metal parts of Nikon for inspection. a dry cloth. representative for the purpose to maintain compliance with product the...
...cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Particular care should not be other objects could result in heavy objects or expose it under • Using the camera with wet hands. A Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be shock. • Do not handle the plug...heat close to the exposed, take the power cable to the input and output jacks, use could result in fire. • Do not handle the power cable or go near the metal parts of Nikon for inspection. a dry cloth. representative for the purpose to maintain compliance with product the...
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...Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or ...receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your area (address provided separately). on this product may expose... you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of California to provide D700 reasonable protection...
...Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or ...receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your area (address provided separately). on this product may expose... you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of California to provide D700 reasonable protection...
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...copies or to be collected separately. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or..., or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are stamped "Sample." The following apply only to be provided for business use this product is to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. xxii...
...copies or to be collected separately. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or..., or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are stamped "Sample." The following apply only to be provided for business use this product is to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. xxii...
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... storage device or transferring ownership to also replace any pictures selected for use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the malicious use with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of this Nikon digital camera are designed to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices...
... storage device or transferring ownership to also replace any pictures selected for use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the malicious use with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of this Nikon digital camera are designed to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices...
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XIntroduction X This chapter covers information you will need to Know the Camera pg. 3 Camera Body pg. 3 The Control Panel pg. 8 The Viewfinder Display pg. 10 The Shooting Information Display pg. 12 The Command Dials pg. 16 Quick Start Guide pg. 22 1 Overview pg. 2 Getting to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts.
XIntroduction X This chapter covers information you will need to Know the Camera pg. 3 Camera Body pg. 3 The Control Panel pg. 8 The Viewfinder Display pg. 10 The Shooting Information Display pg. 12 The Command Dials pg. 16 Quick Start Guide pg. 22 1 Overview pg. 2 Getting to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts.
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... Thank you for use the product. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the camera, and keep them where they will be read by Nikon specifically for your Nikon digital camera are particularly recommended if the camera is used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) X digital camera. Please be sure...
... Thank you for use the product. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the camera, and keep them where they will be read by Nikon specifically for your Nikon digital camera are particularly recommended if the camera is used with your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) X digital camera. Please be sure...
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Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to jump to "button press" and "button + dials," the latter assignment can be viewed by 1, 3, and 5 icons. The "button+dials" ...
Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to jump to "button press" and "button + dials," the latter assignment can be viewed by 1, 3, and 5 icons. The "button+dials" ...
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X M button Flash mode/ Flash compensation QUAL button Image quality/ size WB button White balance ISO button ISO sensitivity Fn button Bracketing Sub-command dial E button Exposure compensation I button Exposure mode Main command dial 16 and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings. The Command Dials The main-
X M button Flash mode/ Flash compensation QUAL button Image quality/ size WB button White balance ISO button ISO sensitivity Fn button Bracketing Sub-command dial E button Exposure compensation I button Exposure mode Main command dial 16 and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings. The Command Dials The main-
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❚❚ Exposure Press the I button Main command dial Use the command dials to choose the exposure mode. X Choose the exposure mode (pg. 114) + I button and rotate the main command dial to adjust exposure. pg. ...
❚❚ Exposure Press the I button Main command dial Use the command dials to choose the exposure mode. X Choose the exposure mode (pg. 114) + I button and rotate the main command dial to adjust exposure. pg. ...