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... 86 7 Movie-record button 179 2 Mode dial 6 8 Power switch 5, 26 3 Eyelet for camera strap 19 9 Shutter-release button..........52, 53 4 Mode dial lock release 6 10 E button 127, 206 5 Release mode dial lock 11 S/Q button 118, 268 release 86 12 Control panel 8 6 Accessory shoe (for optional flash 13 Focal plane mark (E 116 unit 287 1 Introduction...
... 86 7 Movie-record button 179 2 Mode dial 6 8 Power switch 5, 26 3 Eyelet for camera strap 19 9 Shutter-release button..........52, 53 4 Mode dial lock release 6 10 E button 127, 206 5 Release mode dial lock 11 S/Q button 118, 268 release 86 12 Control panel 8 6 Accessory shoe (for optional flash 13 Focal plane mark (E 116 unit 287 1 Introduction...
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...-in flash 55, 159 10 Cover for accessory terminal and 2 Stereo microphone 183, 259 headphone connector .... 184, 223 3 AF-assist illuminator 52, 261 11 Lens release button 25 Self-timer lamp 89 12 AF-mode button 100, 103 Red-eye reduction lamp 13 Focus-mode selector ........ 100, 115 160, 162 14...
...-in flash 55, 159 10 Cover for accessory terminal and 2 Stereo microphone 183, 259 headphone connector .... 184, 223 3 AF-assist illuminator 52, 261 11 Lens release button 25 Self-timer lamp 89 12 AF-mode button 100, 103 Red-eye reduction lamp 13 Focus-mode selector ........ 100, 115 160, 162 14...
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A LCD Illuminators Rotating the power switch toward D again. Power switch D The Speaker Do not place the speaker in close proximity to be read in the dark. Failure to observe this precaution could affect the data recorded on the magnetic devices. 5 After the power switch is released, the illuminators will remain lit for a few seconds while the standby timer is active or until the shutter is released or the power switch is rotated toward D activates the standby timer and control panel backlight (LCD illuminator), allowing the display to magnetic devices.
A LCD Illuminators Rotating the power switch toward D again. Power switch D The Speaker Do not place the speaker in close proximity to be read in the dark. Failure to observe this precaution could affect the data recorded on the magnetic devices. 5 After the power switch is released, the illuminators will remain lit for a few seconds while the standby timer is active or until the shutter is released or the power switch is rotated toward D activates the standby timer and control panel backlight (LCD illuminator), allowing the display to magnetic devices.
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Mode dial Mode dial lock release 1 P, S, A, and M modes: P-Programmed auto...........73 S-Shutter-priority auto ......74 A-Aperture-priority auto ...75 M - Selecting another mode when a non-CPU lens is attached disables the shutter release. 6 Manual 76 2 Auto modes: i Auto 48 j Auto (flash off 48 3 Special effects modes 64 4 U1 and U2 modes 83 5 Scene modes 61 A Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU (0 285) lenses can be used only in mode M. To choose a mode, press the mode dial lock release and rotate the mode dial. The Mode Dial The camera offers the modes listed below.
Mode dial Mode dial lock release 1 P, S, A, and M modes: P-Programmed auto...........73 S-Shutter-priority auto ......74 A-Aperture-priority auto ...75 M - Selecting another mode when a non-CPU lens is attached disables the shutter release. 6 Manual 76 2 Auto modes: i Auto 48 j Auto (flash off 48 3 Special effects modes 64 4 U1 and U2 modes 83 5 Scene modes 61 A Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU (0 285) lenses can be used only in mode M. To choose a mode, press the mode dial lock release and rotate the mode dial. The Mode Dial The camera offers the modes listed below.
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...If subject tracking is rotated to M to select manual focus). Focus locks while your finger from ! (Touch AF: On) the screen does not release the shutter. As above, except that lifting your finger remains on touch photography focus, see "Focus" (0 100). 16 For information on the ...in shooting mode. Choose from the following options: Option Description Touch the monitor to position the focus point and focus (autofocus only; to release the shutter, lift your finger to take the photograph. ❚❚ Touch Photography (Touch Shutter) Touch the monitor to focus and ...
...If subject tracking is rotated to M to select manual focus). Focus locks while your finger from ! (Touch AF: On) the screen does not release the shutter. As above, except that lifting your finger remains on touch photography focus, see "Focus" (0 100). 16 For information on the ...in shooting mode. Choose from the following options: Option Description Touch the monitor to position the focus point and focus (autofocus only; to release the shutter, lift your finger to take the photograph. ❚❚ Touch Photography (Touch Shutter) Touch the monitor to focus and ...
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...but it can still be used to take photographs during movie recording. If the option selected for AF-area mode (0 103). Use the shutter-release button to show that touch shooting options are active. the delay and number of shots is greater than 1, the camera will automatically take pictures ...one after the timer starts; D Taking Pictures Using Touch Shooting Options The shutter-release button can be used to focus and take pictures even when the 8 icon is displayed to take photographs in continuous shooting mode (0 86) ...
...but it can still be used to take photographs during movie recording. If the option selected for AF-area mode (0 103). Use the shutter-release button to show that touch shooting options are active. the delay and number of shots is greater than 1, the camera will automatically take pictures ...one after the timer starts; D Taking Pictures Using Touch Shooting Options The shutter-release button can be used to focus and take pictures even when the 8 icon is displayed to take photographs in continuous shooting mode (0 86) ...
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...; Do not expose to water, heat, high levels of data. D Memory Cards • Memory cards may be displayed in the monitor if you attempt to release the shutter). When this precaution could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. • Do not touch the card...
...; Do not expose to water, heat, high levels of data. D Memory Cards • Memory cards may be displayed in the monitor if you attempt to release the shutter). When this precaution could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. • Do not touch the card...
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Press the battery latch in to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand. 16GB ❚❚ Removing the Battery and Memory Cards Removing the Battery To remove the battery, turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in the direction shown by hand (w). 23 Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off , open the battery-chamber cover. The card can then be removed by the arrow to eject it (q).
Press the battery latch in to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand. 16GB ❚❚ Removing the Battery and Memory Cards Removing the Battery To remove the battery, turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in the direction shown by hand (w). 23 Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off , open the battery-chamber cover. The card can then be removed by the arrow to eject it (q).
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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 (0 280), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). 25
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 (0 280), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). 25
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Press J to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. 44 To exit without making a selection, press the G button. Note the following: • Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently ...
Press J to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. 44 To exit without making a selection, press the G button. Note the following: • Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently ...
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d d (flashes) Low battery. The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining ❚❚ Battery Level The battery level is shown in the control panel and viewfinder. Shutter release disabled. Battery fully charged. - - Control panel Viewfinder Control panel L K J I H H (flashes) Viewfinder Description - Charge or exchange battery. 46 Battery partially discharged. - Charge battery or ready spare battery.
d d (flashes) Low battery. The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining ❚❚ Battery Level The battery level is shown in the control panel and viewfinder. Shutter release disabled. Battery fully charged. - - Control panel Viewfinder Control panel L K J I H H (flashes) Viewfinder Description - Charge or exchange battery. 46 Battery partially discharged. - Charge battery or ready spare battery.
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Live view selector a button Framing pictures in the Framing pictures in the monitor (live view). 2 Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera, rotate the mode dial to C and press the a button. To start live view, rotate the live view) 49 Mode dial Mode dial lock release Photographs can be framed in the viewfinder or in the viewfinder monitor (live view selector to i or j.
Live view selector a button Framing pictures in the Framing pictures in the monitor (live view). 2 Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera, rotate the mode dial to C and press the a button. To start live view, rotate the live view) 49 Mode dial Mode dial lock release Photographs can be framed in the viewfinder or in the viewfinder monitor (live view selector to i or j.
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... in the viewfinder. Focus point is between camera and subject. Focus point 52 Focus point is behind subject. 5 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Viewfinder photography: Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus using autofocus (0 114). Camera unable to focus (the AF-assist illuminator may light if the subject is poorly...
... in the viewfinder. Focus point is between camera and subject. Focus point 52 Focus point is behind subject. 5 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Viewfinder photography: Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus using autofocus (0 114). Camera unable to focus (the AF-assist illuminator may light if the subject is poorly...
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To end live view, press the a button. The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be Memory card access displayed in the monitor lamp for a few seconds. 6 Shoot. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. a button 53
To end live view, press the a button. The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be Memory card access displayed in the monitor lamp for a few seconds. 6 Shoot. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. a button 53
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Exposure meters on the battery. The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 263). Press the shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display. A The Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography) The viewfinder and some control panel displays will turn off if no operations are performed for about six seconds, reducing the drain on Exposure meters off 54
Exposure meters on the battery. The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 263). Press the shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display. A The Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography) The viewfinder and some control panel displays will turn off if no operations are performed for about six seconds, reducing the drain on Exposure meters off 54
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A The Built-in Flash If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in i mode, the built-in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. 55 Viewfinder Live view To save power when the flash is not in flash will pop up automatically when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. If the flash-ready indicator is not displayed, the flash is displayed. remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again. If the flash is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator (M) is charging;
A The Built-in Flash If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in i mode, the built-in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. 55 Viewfinder Live view To save power when the flash is not in flash will pop up automatically when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. If the flash-ready indicator is not displayed, the flash is displayed. remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again. If the flash is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator (M) is charging;
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Additional pictures can be displayed in the monitor after shooting. 59 Basic Playback 1 Press the K button. To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. To view additional information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (0 231). A Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 250), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor. K button 2 View additional pictures. A photograph will be displayed by pressing 4 or 2 or flicking a finger left or right over the display.
Additional pictures can be displayed in the monitor after shooting. 59 Basic Playback 1 Press the K button. To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. To view additional information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (0 231). A Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 250), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor. K button 2 View additional pictures. A photograph will be displayed by pressing 4 or 2 or flicking a finger left or right over the display.
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... images that seem filled with light. 1 3 Low Key Use when shooting dark scenes to create dark, low-key images with the frame rate for continuous release mode; Works best when shooting from a high vantage point. Miniature effect movies play back at high speed, compressing about three minutes. Pictures taken when an...
... images that seem filled with light. 1 3 Low Key Use when shooting dark scenes to create dark, low-key images with the frame rate for continuous release mode; Works best when shooting from a high vantage point. Miniature effect movies play back at high speed, compressing about three minutes. Pictures taken when an...
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.... For more information, see "Compatible Lenses" (0 279). 72 camera A selects shutter speed for long time- Selecting any other situations in other mode disables the shutter release. Use to freeze or blur motion. Manual (0 76): User controls both foreground and background into focus. P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control...
.... For more information, see "Compatible Lenses" (0 279). 72 camera A selects shutter speed for long time- Selecting any other situations in other mode disables the shutter release. Use to freeze or blur motion. Manual (0 76): User controls both foreground and background into focus. P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control...
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The shutter remains open until the button is held down. Nikon recommends using the shutter-release button on the camera or on a stable, level surface. Bright spots and fog can be present in long exposures. Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) Select ...-spaced bright pixels, or fog) may be reduced by choosing On for long time-exposures of power while the shutter is open while the shutter-release button is pressed a second time. Shutter speed: A (35-second exposure) Aperture: f/25 • Time (%): Start the exposure using a fully charged battery or an optional AC...
The shutter remains open until the button is held down. Nikon recommends using the shutter-release button on the camera or on a stable, level surface. Bright spots and fog can be present in long exposures. Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) Select ...-spaced bright pixels, or fog) may be reduced by choosing On for long time-exposures of power while the shutter is open while the shutter-release button is pressed a second time. Shutter speed: A (35-second exposure) Aperture: f/25 • Time (%): Start the exposure using a fully charged battery or an optional AC...