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Where to Find It Find what you're looking for from: i The Table of Contents 0 iv i The Q&A Index 0 ii i The Quick Start Guide 0 xxi i The Index 0 441 i Error Messages 0 417 i Troubleshooting 0 412 X Introduction s Tutorial x Live View Photography y Movie Live View d Image Recording Options N Focus k Release Mode S ISO Sensitivity Z Exposure r White Balance J Image Enhancement l Flash Photography t Other Shooting Options I More About Playback Q Connections U Menu Guide n Technical Notes 0 1 0 15 0 45 0 59 0 79 0 91 0 103 0 109 0 115 0 145 0 163 0 181 0 193 0 219 0 239 0 259 0 371 i
Where to Find It Find what you're looking for from: i The Table of Contents 0 iv i The Q&A Index 0 ii i The Quick Start Guide 0 xxi i The Index 0 441 i Error Messages 0 417 i Troubleshooting 0 412 X Introduction s Tutorial x Live View Photography y Movie Live View d Image Recording Options N Focus k Release Mode S ISO Sensitivity Z Exposure r White Balance J Image Enhancement l Flash Photography t Other Shooting Options I More About Playback Q Connections U Menu Guide n Technical Notes 0 1 0 15 0 45 0 59 0 79 0 91 0 103 0 109 0 115 0 145 0 163 0 181 0 193 0 219 0 239 0 259 0 371 i
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... photos from accidental deletion? 233 i Deletion How do I frame photos in shadows and highlights? 174, 176 i Using the Flash How do I use the flash? 181 i Image Quality and Size How do I preserve details in the monitor (C live view)? Can I join photographs taken at large sizes? xxi, 37 45 59 207 i Release...
... photos from accidental deletion? 233 i Deletion How do I frame photos in shadows and highlights? 174, 176 i Using the Flash How do I use the flash? 181 i Image Quality and Size How do I preserve details in the monitor (C live view)? Can I join photographs taken at large sizes? xxi, 37 45 59 207 i Release...
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... 54 Manual Focus 55 Movie Live View 59 Indices 63 The Live View Display: Movie Live View 64 The Information Display: Movie Live View 66 Image Area 67 Movie Settings 70 Viewing Movies 72 Editing Movies 74 Trimming Movies 74 Saving Selected Frames 77...
... 54 Manual Focus 55 Movie Live View 59 Indices 63 The Live View Display: Movie Live View 64 The Information Display: Movie Live View 66 Image Area 67 Movie Settings 70 Viewing Movies 72 Editing Movies 74 Trimming Movies 74 Saving Selected Frames 77...
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White Balance 145 White Balance Options 145 Fine-Tuning White Balance 148 Choosing a Color Temperature 152 Preset Manual 154 Image Enhancement 163 Picture Controls 163 Selecting a Picture Control 163 Modifying Existing Picture Controls 165 Creating Custom Picture Controls 169 Sharing Custom Picture Controls 172 Preserving ...
White Balance 145 White Balance Options 145 Fine-Tuning White Balance 148 Choosing a Color Temperature 152 Preset Manual 154 Image Enhancement 163 Picture Controls 163 Selecting a Picture Control 163 Modifying Existing Picture Controls 165 Creating Custom Picture Controls 169 Sharing Custom Picture Controls 172 Preserving ...
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More About Playback 219 Viewing Images 219 Full-Frame Playback 219 Thumbnail Playback 219 Playback Controls 220 Photo Information 222 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 231 Protecting Photographs from Deletion 233 ... Multiple Pictures 251 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 254 Viewing Photographs on TV 256 HDMI Options 257 Menu Guide 259 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 259 Playback Folder 260 Hide Image 260 Playback Display Options 261 Copy Image(s 262 Image Review 265 After Delete 266 viii
More About Playback 219 Viewing Images 219 Full-Frame Playback 219 Thumbnail Playback 219 Playback Controls 220 Photo Information 222 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 231 Protecting Photographs from Deletion 233 ... Multiple Pictures 251 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 254 Viewing Photographs on TV 256 HDMI Options 257 Menu Guide 259 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 259 Playback Folder 260 Hide Image 260 Playback Display Options 261 Copy Image(s 262 Image Review 265 After Delete 266 viii
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...Menu: Camera Setup 325 Format Memory Card 326 Monitor Brightness 326 Image Dust Off Ref Photo 327 Flicker Reduction 329 Time Zone and Date 329 Language 330 Auto Image Rotation 331 Battery Info 332 Image Comment 333 Copyright Information 334 Save/Load Settings 335 Virtual Horizon 337... Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies 341 D-Lighting 344 Red-Eye Correction 345 Trim 346 Monochrome 347 Filter Effects 348 Color Balance 349 Image Overlay 350 NEF (RAW) Processing 353 Resize 355 Quick Retouch 357 Straighten 357 Distortion Control 358 Fisheye 358 Color Outline 359 Color...
...Menu: Camera Setup 325 Format Memory Card 326 Monitor Brightness 326 Image Dust Off Ref Photo 327 Flicker Reduction 329 Time Zone and Date 329 Language 330 Auto Image Rotation 331 Battery Info 332 Image Comment 333 Copyright Information 334 Save/Load Settings 335 Virtual Horizon 337... Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies 341 D-Lighting 344 Red-Eye Correction 345 Trim 346 Monochrome 347 Filter Effects 348 Color Balance 349 Image Overlay 350 NEF (RAW) Processing 353 Resize 355 Quick Retouch 357 Straighten 357 Distortion Control 358 Fisheye 358 Color Outline 359 Color...
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... been obtained, the copying or reproduction of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Do not use by the government is prohibited. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to also replace any pictures... the purpose of empty sky). Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other device may be recovered from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money,...
... been obtained, the copying or reproduction of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Do not use by the government is prohibited. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to also replace any pictures... the purpose of empty sky). Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other device may be recovered from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money,...
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...shot to ensure that may be held liable for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ xx A Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. See the following sites: • For users in... the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in your area. Nikon will not be available from...
...shot to ensure that may be held liable for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ xx A Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. See the following sites: • For users in... the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in your area. Nikon will not be available from...
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... shoe 2 Release mode dial (for optional flash unit 380 lock release 103 9 Accessory shoe cover 380 3 T button 10 Power switch 26 Image quality 84 11 Shutter-release button........... 40, 41 Image size 87 12 E button Two-button reset 193 Exposure compensation .........130 4 Eyelet for camera strap xxi Two-button reset 193 5 U button...
... shoe 2 Release mode dial (for optional flash unit 380 lock release 103 9 Accessory shoe cover 380 3 T button 10 Power switch 26 Image quality 84 11 Shutter-release button........... 40, 41 Image size 87 12 E button Two-button reset 193 Exposure compensation .........130 4 Eyelet for camera strap xxi Two-button reset 193 5 U button...
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... of intervals for interval timer photography...........204 Focal length (non-CPU lenses) .....214 3 Flash sync indicator 299 4 Flexible program indicator 118 5 Exposure mode 117 6 Image size 87 7 Image quality 84 8 White balance 145 White balance fine-tuning indicator 151 9 Exposure indicator 123 Exposure compensation indicator 130 Bracketing progress indicator: Exposure and flash...
... of intervals for interval timer photography...........204 Focal length (non-CPU lenses) .....214 3 Flash sync indicator 299 4 Flexible program indicator 118 5 Exposure mode 117 6 Image size 87 7 Image quality 84 8 White balance 145 White balance fine-tuning indicator 151 9 Exposure indicator 123 Exposure compensation indicator 130 Bracketing progress indicator: Exposure and flash...
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... 164 9 HDR indicator 177 HDR exposure differential 180 10 Multiple exposure indicator.......... 196 11 Autofocus mode indicator 91 12 Eye-Fi connection indicator .......... 339 13 Image quality 84 Secondary slot function 89 14...
... 164 9 HDR indicator 177 HDR exposure differential 180 10 Multiple exposure indicator.......... 196 11 Autofocus mode indicator 91 12 Eye-Fi connection indicator .......... 339 13 Image quality 84 Secondary slot function 89 14...
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... memory X 16 "Clock not set" indicator.......... 28, 417 17 Interval timer indicator..........201, 204 Time-lapse indicator 207, 210 18 GPS connection indicator 217 19 Image comment indicator 333 20 Aperture lock icon 127 HDR (series) indicator 180 Multiple exposure (series) indicator 197 21 Copyright information indicator 334 22 Exposure and... balance fine-tuning indicator 149 34 Auto-area AF indicator 94 Focus points indicator 96 AF-area mode indicator 93 3D-tracking indicator 93 35 Image area indicator 79 36 Flash mode 183 11
... memory X 16 "Clock not set" indicator.......... 28, 417 17 Interval timer indicator..........201, 204 Time-lapse indicator 207, 210 18 GPS connection indicator 217 19 Image comment indicator 333 20 Aperture lock icon 127 HDR (series) indicator 180 Multiple exposure (series) indicator 197 21 Copyright information indicator 334 22 Exposure and... balance fine-tuning indicator 149 34 Auto-area AF indicator 94 Focus points indicator 96 AF-area mode indicator 93 3D-tracking indicator 93 35 Image area indicator 79 36 Flash mode 183 11
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Keeping the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount (q). A Image Area The DX format image area is automatically selected when a DX lens is off when removing or exchanging lenses. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU... sure the camera is attached (0 79). Being careful not to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). Image area 25 s If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M mode switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with manual override). To remove the lens, ...
Keeping the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount (q). A Image Area The DX format image area is automatically selected when a DX lens is off when removing or exchanging lenses. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU... sure the camera is attached (0 79). Being careful not to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). Image area 25 s If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M mode switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with manual override). To remove the lens, ...
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The memory card containing the picture currently displayed is selected for information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (0 222). A Image Review When On is shown by pressing 4 or 2. s 1/12 NIKON D800 1/ 125 F5. 6 100 85mm 0, 0 100ND800 DSC_0001. Additional pictures can be displayed in the monitor after shooting. To view additional information on choosing a memory...
The memory card containing the picture currently displayed is selected for information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (0 222). A Image Review When On is shown by pressing 4 or 2. s 1/12 NIKON D800 1/ 125 F5. 6 100 85mm 0, 0 100ND800 DSC_0001. Additional pictures can be displayed in the monitor after shooting. To view additional information on choosing a memory...
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... the photograph. Press the O (Q) button. To exit without deleting the picture, press K. A Delete To delete multiple images or to select the memory card from which images will be deleted, use the Delete option in "Viewing Photographs" on the previous page. The location of the display. ...A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press the O (Q) button again to delete the image and return to delete as described in the playback menu (0 236). 44 Display the photograph you wish to O (Q) button playback. Deleting...
... the photograph. Press the O (Q) button. To exit without deleting the picture, press K. A Delete To delete multiple images or to select the memory card from which images will be deleted, use the Delete option in "Viewing Photographs" on the previous page. The location of the display. ...A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press the O (Q) button again to delete the image and return to delete as described in the playback menu (0 236). 44 Display the photograph you wish to O (Q) button playback. Deleting...
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... the camera is used with Flash or Preset manual white balance (0 145), the colors in the monitor may differ from that seen in the final image). if another option is selected, the hue seen in the monitor; Press and hold the U button while pressing a. Highlight the desired Picture Control and press...
... the camera is used with Flash or Preset manual white balance (0 145), the colors in the monitor may differ from that seen in the final image). if another option is selected, the hue seen in the monitor; Press and hold the U button while pressing a. Highlight the desired Picture Control and press...
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... not start when you press the a button, wait for extended periods in live view (0 59) to shoot movies. 56 Bright light sources may leave after-images in the monitor when the camera is not in use. Note that the temperature of the camera's internal circuits may rise and noise (bright spots...
... not start when you press the a button, wait for extended periods in live view (0 59) to shoot movies. 56 Bright light sources may leave after-images in the monitor when the camera is not in use. Note that the temperature of the camera's internal circuits may rise and noise (bright spots...
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...Note that regardless of the amount of 16 : 9. Note that the exposure for photographs can not be recorded at the current image area setting using a crop with an aspect ratio of recording time available, live view; A Maximum Length The maximum length for ...D The Count-Down Display A count down . mode e, f, or g is reached (0 434). Press the movie-record button again to 1 and checking the image area. Depending on memory card write speed, shooting may appear immediately when movie recording begins. 7 End recording. A Taking Photographs To take a photograph while recording ...
...Note that regardless of the amount of 16 : 9. Note that the exposure for photographs can not be recorded at the current image area setting using a crop with an aspect ratio of recording time available, live view; A Maximum Length The maximum length for ...D The Count-Down Display A count down . mode e, f, or g is reached (0 434). Press the movie-record button again to 1 and checking the image area. Depending on memory card write speed, shooting may appear immediately when movie recording begins. 7 End recording. A Taking Photographs To take a photograph while recording ...
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...movie recording are shown at right. The indicators that appear in movie live view (0 59) have an aspect ratio of the option selected for Image area > Choose image area. indicators in the camera monitor and on the HDMI device can not be hidden or displayed using the R button. 67 FX format (... will appear both in the monitor and on the HDMI device. The camera monitor does not show the sound level, virtual horizon, or histogram; Image Area Regardless of 16 : 9. Images recorded with On selected for Image area > Auto DX crop and a DX lens attached use an FX-based movie format.
...movie recording are shown at right. The indicators that appear in movie live view (0 59) have an aspect ratio of the option selected for Image area > Choose image area. indicators in the camera monitor and on the HDMI device can not be hidden or displayed using the R button. 67 FX format (... will appear both in the monitor and on the HDMI device. The camera monitor does not show the sound level, virtual horizon, or histogram; Image Area Regardless of 16 : 9. Images recorded with On selected for Image area > Auto DX crop and a DX lens attached use an FX-based movie format.
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... determined by printer resolution in dots per inch (dpi; 1 inch = approximately 2.54 cm). Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by the option selected for Image quality y in .) * L 6,720 × 3,776 56.9 × 32.0/22.4 × 12.6 FX-based format M 5,040 × 2,832 42.7 × 24.0/16.8 × 9.4 S 3,360....4/ 8.0 × 4.5 * Approximate size when printed at 300 dpi. A Movie Live View Photographs The following table shows the size of photographs taken in movie live view: Image area Option Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in the shooting menu (0 84). 68
... determined by printer resolution in dots per inch (dpi; 1 inch = approximately 2.54 cm). Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by the option selected for Image quality y in .) * L 6,720 × 3,776 56.9 × 32.0/22.4 × 12.6 FX-based format M 5,040 × 2,832 42.7 × 24.0/16.8 × 9.4 S 3,360....4/ 8.0 × 4.5 * Approximate size when printed at 300 dpi. A Movie Live View Photographs The following table shows the size of photographs taken in movie live view: Image area Option Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in the shooting menu (0 84). 68
