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Table of Contents Q&A Index ii For Your Safety xiii Notices...xvi Quick Start Guide xxi Introduction 1 Package Contents 1 Getting to Know the Camera 2 Camera Body 2 The Control Panel 6 The Viewfinder Display 8 The Information Display 10 The BM-12 Monitor Cover 14 Tutorial 15 Camera Menus 15 Using Camera Menus 16 Help ...18 First Steps 19 Charge the Battery 19 Insert the Battery 21 Attach a Lens 24 Basic Setup 26 Insert a Memory Card 29 Format the Memory Card 32 Adjust Viewfinder Focus 35 iv
Table of Contents Q&A Index ii For Your Safety xiii Notices...xvi Quick Start Guide xxi Introduction 1 Package Contents 1 Getting to Know the Camera 2 Camera Body 2 The Control Panel 6 The Viewfinder Display 8 The Information Display 10 The BM-12 Monitor Cover 14 Tutorial 15 Camera Menus 15 Using Camera Menus 16 Help ...18 First Steps 19 Charge the Battery 19 Insert the Battery 21 Attach a Lens 24 Basic Setup 26 Insert a Memory Card 29 Format the Memory Card 32 Adjust Viewfinder Focus 35 iv
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Memory cards are sold separately. • BF-1B body cap (0 24, 389) • BS-1 accessory shoe cover (0 380) • BM-12 monitor X cover (0 14) • D800/D800E digital camera (0 2) • EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery with your camera. Shape of power cable depends on country of sale; ...0 19) • UC-E14 USB cable (0 243, 248) • USB cable clip (0 243) • Strap (AN-DC6 for D800, AN-DC6E for D800E; 0 xxi) • Warranty • User's Manual (this guide) • Quick Guide • ViewNX 2 installer CD (0 239) 1 XIntroduction...
Memory cards are sold separately. • BF-1B body cap (0 24, 389) • BS-1 accessory shoe cover (0 380) • BM-12 monitor X cover (0 14) • D800/D800E digital camera (0 2) • EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery with your camera. Shape of power cable depends on country of sale; ...0 19) • UC-E14 USB cable (0 243, 248) • USB cable clip (0 243) • Strap (AN-DC6 for D800, AN-DC6E for D800E; 0 xxi) • Warranty • User's Manual (this guide) • Quick Guide • ViewNX 2 installer CD (0 239) 1 XIntroduction...
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Camera Body 1 10 11 2 12 X 3 13 4 14 5 4 6 7 15 8 16 9 1 Release mode dial 103 8 Accessory shoe 2 Release mode dial (for optional flash unit 380 lock release 103 9 Accessory ...
Camera Body 1 10 11 2 12 X 3 13 4 14 5 4 6 7 15 8 16 9 1 Release mode dial 103 8 Accessory shoe 2 Release mode dial (for optional flash unit 380 lock release 103 9 Accessory ...
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Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 11 10 3 4 X 5 9 6 7 8 12 1 AF-assist illuminator 286 6 Battery-chamber cover latch....... 21 Self-timer lamp 107 7 Battery-chamber cover 21 Red-eye reduction lamp ...-field preview button 9 Tripod socket 63, 117, 315, 322 10 Lens mount 25, 102 4 Fn (function) button 11 CPU contacts 83, 191, 311, 321 12 Body cap 24, 389 5 Power connector cover 391 A LCD Illuminators Rotating the power switch toward D again. 4 After the power switch is rotated toward D Power switch activates...
Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 11 10 3 4 X 5 9 6 7 8 12 1 AF-assist illuminator 286 6 Battery-chamber cover latch....... 21 Self-timer lamp 107 7 Battery-chamber cover 21 Red-eye reduction lamp ...-field preview button 9 Tripod socket 63, 117, 315, 322 10 Lens mount 25, 102 4 Fn (function) button 11 CPU contacts 83, 191, 311, 321 12 Body cap 24, 389 5 Power connector cover 391 A LCD Illuminators Rotating the power switch toward D again. 4 After the power switch is rotated toward D Power switch activates...
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Focal length scale index Focal length scale Lens hood Lens cap s Mounting index CPU contacts (0 373) Rear lens cap Zoom ring Focus mode switch (0 25, 101) Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch Vibration reduction mode switch Focus ring (0 101) 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. 24 The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is removed. Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is an AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR.
Focal length scale index Focal length scale Lens hood Lens cap s Mounting index CPU contacts (0 373) Rear lens cap Zoom ring Focus mode switch (0 25, 101) Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch Vibration reduction mode switch Focus ring (0 101) 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. 24 The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is removed. Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is an AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR.
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...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. Being careful not to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). A Image Area The ...DX format image area is automatically selected when a DX lens is off when removing or exchanging lenses. Keeping the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount (q). D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with the mounting...
...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. Being careful not to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). A Image Area The ...DX format image area is automatically selected when a DX lens is off when removing or exchanging lenses. Keeping the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount (q). D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with the mounting...
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Ready the Camera When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the camera as shown in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your upper body stable. s 39 Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the three illustrations at right. When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the handgrip in the bottom of the other to keep your left.
Ready the Camera When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the camera as shown in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your upper body stable. s 39 Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the three illustrations at right. When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the handgrip in the bottom of the other to keep your left.
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... lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46.5 mm (1.83 in the viewfinder before shooting. Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body (0 2). The distance between your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark (E) on page 100, the infocus indicator may sometimes be selected from...
... lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46.5 mm (1.83 in the viewfinder before shooting. Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body (0 2). The distance between your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark (E) on page 100, the infocus indicator may sometimes be selected from...
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... shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when an aperture other than flash sync speed by one step or more. 17 Exposure determined by camera body. Filters can not be exchanged while AI 200-400mm f/4 ED is mounted on camera. 13 If maximum aperture is limited by presetting lens aperture...
... shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when an aperture other than flash sync speed by one step or more. 17 Exposure determined by camera body. Filters can not be exchanged while AI 200-400mm f/4 ED is mounted on camera. 13 If maximum aperture is limited by presetting lens aperture...
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...computer hard disk. See the filter manual for special-effects photography may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D800 can not be inserted in the frame. • Center-weighted metering is not in to an account on supported operating systems. At... default settings, Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates to Nikon software and firmware while you are logged in place. Body Cap BF-1B/Body Cap BF-1A: The body cap keeps the mirror, Body caps viewfinder screen, and low-pass filter free ...
...computer hard disk. See the filter manual for special-effects photography may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D800 can not be inserted in the frame. • Center-weighted metering is not in to an account on supported operating systems. At... default settings, Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates to Nikon software and firmware while you are logged in place. Body Cap BF-1B/Body Cap BF-1A: The body cap keeps the mirror, Body caps viewfinder screen, and low-pass filter free ...
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... a soft cloth or chamois leather. These glass elements are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C (122 °F) or below -10 °C (14 °F) Cleaning Camera body Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly. If using the camera at...
... a soft cloth or chamois leather. These glass elements are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C (122 °F) or below -10 °C (14 °F) Cleaning Camera body Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly. If using the camera at...
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... Step 8. 7 Clean the filter. n 399 Dirt that light falls on the low-pass filter, examine the filter for dust or lint. Replace the lens or body cap. Holding the camera so that can not be removed by...
... Step 8. 7 Clean the filter. n 399 Dirt that light falls on the low-pass filter, examine the filter for dust or lint. Replace the lens or body cap. Holding the camera so that can not be removed by...
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... following precautions: • Do not turn the camera off while the mirror is used professionally. End cleaning or inspection immediately. The D800, however, is raised, a beep will sound and the self-timer lamp will blink to warn that may appear in photographs taken ...body cap. Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are particularly recommended if the camera is raised, the curtain will be included when the camera is in some third-party imaging applications. Photographs affected by the presence of foreign matter on the Low-Pass Filter Nikon...
... following precautions: • Do not turn the camera off while the mirror is used professionally. End cleaning or inspection immediately. The D800, however, is raised, a beep will sound and the self-timer lamp will blink to warn that may appear in photographs taken ...body cap. Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are particularly recommended if the camera is raised, the curtain will be included when the camera is in some third-party imaging applications. Photographs affected by the presence of foreign matter on the Low-Pass Filter Nikon...
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... currents from the lens, apply a small amount of liquid. In rare instances, static electricity may cause the material to deteriorate. Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a blower. Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a plastic bag...
... currents from the lens, apply a small amount of liquid. In rare instances, static electricity may cause the material to deteriorate. Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a blower. Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a plastic bag...
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Nikon will not be held liable for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at any time and without body cap; approx. 900 g/1 lb 15.7 oz (camera body only) Operating environment Temperature 0-40 °C (+32-104 °F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless ...4.8 × 3.2 in this manual may result from any mistakes that this manual at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F). • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in .) Weight Approx. 1,000 g (2 lb 3.3 oz) with battery and SD...
Nikon will not be held liable for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at any time and without body cap; approx. 900 g/1 lb 15.7 oz (camera body only) Operating environment Temperature 0-40 °C (+32-104 °F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless ...4.8 × 3.2 in this manual may result from any mistakes that this manual at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F). • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in .) Weight Approx. 1,000 g (2 lb 3.3 oz) with battery and SD...
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..., 387 Beep 292 Bit depth for NEF (RAW) images ....... 86 D button 133, 137, 141, 180, 197, 316 Black-and-white (Monochrome).... 347 Blue intensifier 348 Body cap 1, 24, 389 Border 250 Bracketing 132, 307, 308 Bracketing order 308 Brightness 166 Built-in AF-assist Illuminator 286 Built-in flash 181, 375...
..., 387 Beep 292 Bit depth for NEF (RAW) images ....... 86 D button 133, 137, 141, 180, 197, 316 Black-and-white (Monochrome).... 347 Blue intensifier 348 Body cap 1, 24, 389 Border 250 Bracketing 132, 307, 308 Bracketing order 308 Brightness 166 Built-in AF-assist Illuminator 286 Built-in flash 181, 375...