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En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA
En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA
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...The Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of this product includes the manuals listed below. Photographs affected by authorized Nikon service personnel. The D70S, however, is in photographs taken under certain conditions. Should foreign matter find its way onto the low-pass...and shipping. Once inside the camera, this manual) provides complete operating instructions for this manual, or have the low-pass filter cleaned by the presence of foreign matter on pages 194-195 of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first ...
...The Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of this product includes the manuals listed below. Photographs affected by authorized Nikon service personnel. The D70S, however, is in photographs taken under certain conditions. Should foreign matter find its way onto the low-pass...and shipping. Once inside the camera, this manual) provides complete operating instructions for this manual, or have the low-pass filter cleaned by the presence of foreign matter on pages 194-195 of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first ...
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... Size Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) White Balance Optimizing Images Once you have mastered the basics of digital photography, you are ready to take photographs and play them back. You can read "Overview" and "Getting to Know the Camera" to these sections for more on playback... Connections ...on printing photos on when and how...
... Size Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) White Balance Optimizing Images Once you have mastered the basics of digital photography, you are ready to take photographs and play them back. You can read "Overview" and "Getting to Know the Camera" to these sections for more on playback... Connections ...on printing photos on when and how...
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... by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Continued operation could result in the event of an infant or child could result from the AC adapter (available ...and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Do not place strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of malfunction Should you are indicated by a qualified technician. If you notice smoke or an unusual smell...
... by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Continued operation could result in the event of an infant or child could result from the AC adapter (available ...and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Do not place strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of malfunction Should you are indicated by a qualified technician. If you notice smoke or an unusual smell...
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... to the input and output jacks, use . Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with your finger in a cool place. • Immediately after use, or when the product is...not be no charge remains. • When the battery is used on which the software and manuals are prone to prevent infants from the camera. Playing CD-ROMs on audio CD equipment. • Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Particular care should be observed if photographing ...
... to the input and output jacks, use . Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with your finger in a cool place. • Immediately after use, or when the product is...not be no charge remains. • When the battery is used on which the software and manuals are prone to prevent infants from the camera. Playing CD-ROMs on audio CD equipment. • Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Particular care should be observed if photographing ...
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...of SanDisk Corporation. PictBridge is a trademark of paper money, coins, or securities which are registered trademarks of a scanner, digital camera or other countries. All other trade names mentioned in the United States and/or other device may be provided for the ...movies, and photographs is a registered trademark of copyrighted creative works such as passes and meal coupons. • Comply with your Nikon product are to infringe copyright laws. Microdrive is governed by national and international copyright laws. v CompactFlash is prohibited. • Cautions...
...of SanDisk Corporation. PictBridge is a trademark of paper money, coins, or securities which are registered trademarks of a scanner, digital camera or other countries. All other trade names mentioned in the United States and/or other device may be provided for the ...movies, and photographs is a registered trademark of copyrighted creative works such as passes and meal coupons. • Comply with your Nikon product are to infringe copyright laws. Microdrive is governed by national and international copyright laws. v CompactFlash is prohibited. • Cautions...
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... Photography 24 Step 1-Rotate the Mode Dial to 24 Step 2-Ready the Camera 24 Step 3-Adjust Camera Settings 26 Step 4-Frame a Photograph 27 Step 5-Focus 28 Step 6-Take the Photograph 30 Basic Playback 31 Digital Vari-Programs 32 Taking Photographs 35 When to Use Shooting Options 36 Using... Camera Menus 39 Image Quality and Size 41 Image Quality 41 Image Size ...43 Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency 46...
... Photography 24 Step 1-Rotate the Mode Dial to 24 Step 2-Ready the Camera 24 Step 3-Adjust Camera Settings 26 Step 4-Frame a Photograph 27 Step 5-Focus 28 Step 6-Take the Photograph 30 Basic Playback 31 Digital Vari-Programs 32 Taking Photographs 35 When to Use Shooting Options 36 Using... Camera Menus 39 Image Quality and Size 41 Image Quality 41 Image Size ...43 Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency 46...
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LCD Brightness 161 Mirror Lock-Up 162 Video Mode ...162 Language...163 Image Comment 163 USB ...165 Dust Ref Photo 166 Firmware Ver...167 Image Rotation 168 Connections...169 Television Playback 170 Connecting to a Computer 171 Printing Photographs 175 Technical Notes 181 Camera Settings 182 Optional Accessories 183 Lenses for the D70S 183 Optional Speedlights 186 Other Accessories 190 Caring for the Camera 193 Troubleshooting 198 Specifications 201 Index ...206 viii
LCD Brightness 161 Mirror Lock-Up 162 Video Mode ...162 Language...163 Image Comment 163 USB ...165 Dust Ref Photo 166 Firmware Ver...167 Image Rotation 168 Connections...169 Television Playback 170 Connecting to a Computer 171 Printing Photographs 175 Technical Notes 181 Camera Settings 182 Optional Accessories 183 Lenses for the D70S 183 Optional Speedlights 186 Other Accessories 190 Caring for the Camera 193 Troubleshooting 198 Specifications 201 Index ...206 viii
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First Steps This section details the steps required to it for use: inserting the battery and memory card, attaching a lens and camera strap, and setting the date, time, and language. 1 Introduction Getting Started This chapter is organized and for an explanation of camera parts. Getting to Know the Camera Bookmark this manual is divided into the following sections: Overview Read this section for a description of how this section and refer to ready the camera for information on the names and functions of the symbols and conventions used.
First Steps This section details the steps required to it for use: inserting the battery and memory card, attaching a lens and camera strap, and setting the date, time, and language. 1 Introduction Getting Started This chapter is organized and for an explanation of camera parts. Getting to Know the Camera Bookmark this manual is divided into the following sections: Overview Read this section for a description of how this section and refer to ready the camera for information on the names and functions of the symbols and conventions used.
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... interchangeable lenses. This icon indicates that more information is functioning normally. Life-Long Learning As part of a Nikon D70S single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with you on important occasions (for a fee, from any authorized Nikon service representative. 2 Additional information may be available from the Custom Settings menu. This icon marks settings that can...
... interchangeable lenses. This icon indicates that more information is functioning normally. Life-Long Learning As part of a Nikon D70S single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with you on important occasions (for a fee, from any authorized Nikon service representative. 2 Additional information may be available from the Custom Settings menu. This icon marks settings that can...
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... shoe: 187 LCD illuminator ( ) button: 7 Format ( ) button: 21 Focal plane mark ( ): 74 Control panel: Metering mode ( 6 75 ) button: 3 Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Getting to Know the Camera Camera Controls and Displays Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. You may find it helpful...
... shoe: 187 LCD illuminator ( ) button: 7 Format ( ) button: 21 Focal plane mark ( ): 74 Control panel: Metering mode ( 6 75 ) button: 3 Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Getting to Know the Camera Camera Controls and Displays Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. You may find it helpful...
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Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body (continued) Self-timer lamp: 105, 107 AF-assist illuminator: 72 Red-eye reduction lamp: 95 Built-in Speedlight: 94 Sub-command dial: 147 Depth-...
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body (continued) Self-timer lamp: 105, 107 AF-assist illuminator: 72 Red-eye reduction lamp: 95 Built-in Speedlight: 94 Sub-command dial: 147 Depth-...
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Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Viewfinder eyepiece cup: 27 Viewfinder eyepiece: 27 Shooting mode ( ) button: 62 Format ( ) button: 21 Bracketing ( ) button: 87 Playback ( ) button: 114 Menu ( ) ...
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Viewfinder eyepiece cup: 27 Viewfinder eyepiece: 27 Shooting mode ( ) button: 62 Format ( ) button: 21 Bracketing ( ) button: 87 Playback ( ) button: 114 Menu ( ) ...
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Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Control Panel 1 12 2 11 3 10 4 9 8 5 6 7 1 Shutter speed 76 Exposure compensation value ....... 86 Flash compensation value 102 White balance adjustment 50 Number of shots in bracketing ...
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Control Panel 1 12 2 11 3 10 4 9 8 5 6 7 1 Shutter speed 76 Exposure compensation value ....... 86 Flash compensation value 102 White balance adjustment 50 Number of shots in bracketing ...
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Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera 13 14 22 15 21 16 20 17 19 18 13 Flash compensation indicator...... 102 14 Exposure compensation indicator.. 86 15 Flexible program indicator 77 16 Autofocus mode 139 17 Focus area 66 AF-area mode 140 18 Metering mode 75 19 Self-timer indicator 105 Remote control indicator 107 20 Bracketing progress indicator ........ 87 21 Bracketing indicator 87 22 Shooting mode 62 LCD Illuminator Pressing the button activates the control panel backlight (LCD illuminator), allowing the display to be read in the dark. 7
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera 13 14 22 15 21 16 20 17 19 18 13 Flash compensation indicator...... 102 14 Exposure compensation indicator.. 86 15 Flexible program indicator 77 16 Autofocus mode 139 17 Focus area 66 AF-area mode 140 18 Metering mode 75 19 Self-timer indicator 105 Remote control indicator 107 20 Bracketing progress indicator ........ 87 21 Bracketing indicator 87 22 Shooting mode 62 LCD Illuminator Pressing the button activates the control panel backlight (LCD illuminator), allowing the display to be read in the dark. 7
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... that the display in the viewfinder. Owing to identify the selected focus area. The Viewfinder Display 1 Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera 2 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Advanced Focusing Screen Display When the background is bright, the active focus area ( 66) is highlighted in...
... that the display in the viewfinder. Owing to identify the selected focus area. The Viewfinder Display 1 Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera 2 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Advanced Focusing Screen Display When the background is bright, the active focus area ( 66) is highlighted in...
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.... The viewfinder display will return to normal when a fully-charged battery is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera 1 8-mm (0.31˝) reference circle for center-weighted metering 75 2 Focus brackets (focus areas 66 Spot metering targets 75 3 Reference grid (displayed when On is...
.... The viewfinder display will return to normal when a fully-charged battery is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera 1 8-mm (0.31˝) reference circle for center-weighted metering 75 2 Focus brackets (focus areas 66 Spot metering targets 75 3 Reference grid (displayed when On is...
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Auto ( 32) Use for first-time users of settings. Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera The Mode Dial In addition to Digital Vari-Programs that allow settings to be adjusted to suit a particular scene simply by rotating the mode ... Shoot portraits with exposure modes that leave the camera in soft focus. Freeze motion in landscape shots. Digital Vari-Programs Selecting a Digital Vari-Program automatically optimizes settings to the appropriate mode, the D70S is equipped with the background in charge of digital SLR cameras. Landscape ( 32) Preserve details in sports shots...
Auto ( 32) Use for first-time users of settings. Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera The Mode Dial In addition to Digital Vari-Programs that allow settings to be adjusted to suit a particular scene simply by rotating the mode ... Shoot portraits with exposure modes that leave the camera in soft focus. Freeze motion in landscape shots. Digital Vari-Programs Selecting a Digital Vari-Program automatically optimizes settings to the appropriate mode, the D70S is equipped with the background in charge of digital SLR cameras. Landscape ( 32) Preserve details in sports shots...
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... focus. Adjust aperture to soften background details, or increase depth of field to Know the Camera Exposure Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings, including shutter speed and aperture, flash mode, and camera menus. S Shutter-Priority Auto ( 79) Choose fast shutter speeds to freeze action, slow shutter speeds...
... focus. Adjust aperture to soften background details, or increase depth of field to Know the Camera Exposure Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings, including shutter speed and aperture, flash mode, and camera menus. S Shutter-Priority Auto ( 79) Choose fast shutter speeds to freeze action, slow shutter speeds...
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.... There may be adjusted using Custom Setting 23 (Meter-off ). The length of the way down The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. Move cursor down . The Multi Selector The button can be some cases in which the operations listed on ... and return to meter exposure for six seconds after you remove your finger from the shutter-release button. Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Navigating the Menus The multi selector is pressed halfway. The shutter speed and aperture indicators in the control panel and all indicators in the view...
.... There may be adjusted using Custom Setting 23 (Meter-off ). The length of the way down The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. Move cursor down . The Multi Selector The button can be some cases in which the operations listed on ... and return to meter exposure for six seconds after you remove your finger from the shutter-release button. Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Navigating the Menus The multi selector is pressed halfway. The shutter speed and aperture indicators in the control panel and all indicators in the view...