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...re looking for the first time, read the safety instructions in the control panel, viewfinder, or monitor, find the solution here. i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? xiv). See page 21 for help on menu items and other topics. Find it from : i The Table of "watch and learn..." manuals in movie form, is displayed in "For Your Safety" (pg. i The Index Search by function or menu name. ➜ pp. Find the solution here. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for details. pp. 250-254 A For ...
...re looking for the first time, read the safety instructions in the control panel, viewfinder, or monitor, find the solution here. i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? xiv). See page 21 for help on menu items and other topics. Find it from : i The Table of "watch and learn..." manuals in movie form, is displayed in "For Your Safety" (pg. i The Index Search by function or menu name. ➜ pp. Find the solution here. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for details. pp. 250-254 A For ...
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...; EG-D2 audio/video ❏ UC-E4 USB cable cable (pg. 146) (pp. 149, 151) ❏ Warranty ❏ User's Manual (this guide) ❏ Quick Guide (a guide for first-time users describing the basic steps involved in such tasks taking pictures, copying pictures to ... computer, and printing pictures) ❏ Software Installation Guide ❏ Software Suite CD-ROM ❏ Registration card (U. S. Memory cards are sold separately. ❏ D90 digital camera ❏ Body cap (pg. 3) (pp. 3, 240) ❏ BM-10 LCD monitor ❏ DK-5 eyepiece cap cover (pg. 17) (pg. 17...
...; EG-D2 audio/video ❏ UC-E4 USB cable cable (pg. 146) (pp. 149, 151) ❏ Warranty ❏ User's Manual (this guide) ❏ Quick Guide (a guide for first-time users describing the basic steps involved in such tasks taking pictures, copying pictures to ... computer, and printing pictures) ❏ Software Installation Guide ❏ Software Suite CD-ROM ❏ Registration card (U. S. Memory cards are sold separately. ❏ D90 digital camera ❏ Body cap (pg. 3) (pp. 3, 240) ❏ BM-10 LCD monitor ❏ DK-5 eyepiece cap cover (pg. 17) (pg. 17...
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... Conventions To make it easier to the camera. The SD logo is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of the... Vista are used: D This icon marks cautions; A Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks. ii information that should be read before using the camera.
... Conventions To make it easier to the camera. The SD logo is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of the... Vista are used: D This icon marks cautions; A Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks. ii information that should be read before using the camera.
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... (Live View 50 More on Photography (All Modes) 53 Focus ...54 Autofocus ...54 Focus Point Selection ...56 Focus Lock ...57 Manual Focus ...59 Image Quality and Size ...61 Image Quality ...62 Image Size...63 Release Mode ...64 Continuous Mode ...65 Self-Timer ...Modes 77 Shutter Speed and Aperture 78 Mode P (Programmed Auto 80 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 81 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 82 Mode M (Manual)...83 Exposure ...87 Metering...87 Autoexposure Lock (P, S, and A Modes Only 88 Exposure Compensation...90 Flash Compensation ...91 Exposure and Flash Bracketing 92 White Balance...
... (Live View 50 More on Photography (All Modes) 53 Focus ...54 Autofocus ...54 Focus Point Selection ...56 Focus Lock ...57 Manual Focus ...59 Image Quality and Size ...61 Image Quality ...62 Image Size...63 Release Mode ...64 Continuous Mode ...65 Self-Timer ...Modes 77 Shutter Speed and Aperture 78 Mode P (Programmed Auto 80 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 81 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 82 Mode M (Manual)...83 Exposure ...87 Metering...87 Autoexposure Lock (P, S, and A Modes Only 88 Exposure Compensation...90 Flash Compensation ...91 Exposure and Flash Bracketing 92 White Balance...
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...damage the equipment. A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for use in this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or bend the power cable...compliance with wet hands. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should not be damaged and the wires become exposed, take the power cable to a Nikon-authorized service representative for an extended period. Should the ...
...damage the equipment. A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for use in this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or bend the power cable...compliance with wet hands. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should not be damaged and the wires become exposed, take the power cable to a Nikon-authorized service representative for an extended period. Should the ...
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This Modifications equipment generates, uses, and can be held liable for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. correct the interference by Nikon for Customers in the U.S.A. Wash hands • Connect the equipment into any language in any damages resulting from... the right to change the specifications of California to bring any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not occur in these manuals is no operate the equipment. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Notices for your area (address ...
This Modifications equipment generates, uses, and can be held liable for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. correct the interference by Nikon for Customers in the U.S.A. Wash hands • Connect the equipment into any language in any damages resulting from... the right to change the specifications of California to bring any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not occur in these manuals is no operate the equipment. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Notices for your area (address ...
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...pictures selected for use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with this electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for preset manual. Ensuring the privacy of Data ... A Life-Long Learning As part of the camera or result in your Nikon warranty. Deleted files can sometimes be held liable for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ xviii The use of this Nikon digital camera are designed to ongoing product support and education...
...pictures selected for use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with this electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for preset manual. Ensuring the privacy of Data ... A Life-Long Learning As part of the camera or result in your Nikon warranty. Deleted files can sometimes be held liable for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ xviii The use of this Nikon digital camera are designed to ongoing product support and education...
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... reset button 75 9 Z (metering) button 87 Q (format) button 30 10 I (release mode) button 64 11 AF (autofocus mode) button 54 Two-button reset button 75 12 Control panel 7 13 Main command dial 13 14 AF-assist illuminator 174 Self-timer lamp 67 Red-eye reduction lamp 71 15 Sub-command dial... 13 16 Fn button 197, 198 17 Depth-of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of -field preview...
... reset button 75 9 Z (metering) button 87 Q (format) button 30 10 I (release mode) button 64 11 AF (autofocus mode) button 54 Two-button reset button 75 12 Control panel 7 13 Main command dial 13 14 AF-assist illuminator 174 Self-timer lamp 67 Red-eye reduction lamp 71 15 Sub-command dial... 13 16 Fn button 197, 198 17 Depth-of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of -field preview...
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... dimly-lit backdrop. P-Programmed auto (pg. 80): Camera A-Aperture-priority auto (pg. 82): Adjust chooses shutter speed and aperture, user aperture to your creative intent. shutter speeds to freeze action, slow shutter M-Manual (pg. 83): Match shutter speed speeds to suggest ...shooting modes: X ❚❚ P, S, A, and M Modes Select these modes for first-time users of digital cameras. m Sports (pg. 42): Freeze motion for full control over camera settings. moving objects. ❚❚ Auto Modes Select these modes for dynamic ground in landscape shots. l Landscape ...
... dimly-lit backdrop. P-Programmed auto (pg. 80): Camera A-Aperture-priority auto (pg. 82): Adjust chooses shutter speed and aperture, user aperture to your creative intent. shutter speeds to freeze action, slow shutter M-Manual (pg. 83): Match shutter speed speeds to suggest ...shooting modes: X ❚❚ P, S, A, and M Modes Select these modes for first-time users of digital cameras. m Sports (pg. 42): Freeze motion for full control over camera settings. moving objects. ❚❚ Auto Modes Select these modes for dynamic ground in landscape shots. l Landscape ...
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The Control Panel 1 14 13 X 2 12 3 11 4 10 9 5 8 6 7 1 Shutter speed 8 ISO sensitivity compensation indicator Shutter-priority auto 81 ISO sensitivity 74 Manual exposure mode 83 ISO display and adjustment 181 Exposure compensation value 90 9 "K" (appears when memory remains ...temperature 99 11 GPS connection indicator 124 White balance preset number 100 12 Release mode 64 Number of shots in bracketing 13 Aperture (f-number) sequence 92 Aperture-priority auto 82 2 Battery indicator 34 Manual exposure mode 83 3 Flash mode 71 Bracketing increment 4 Image ...
The Control Panel 1 14 13 X 2 12 3 11 4 10 9 5 8 6 7 1 Shutter speed 8 ISO sensitivity compensation indicator Shutter-priority auto 81 ISO sensitivity 74 Manual exposure mode 83 ISO display and adjustment 181 Exposure compensation value 90 9 "K" (appears when memory remains ...temperature 99 11 GPS connection indicator 124 White balance preset number 100 12 Release mode 64 Number of shots in bracketing 13 Aperture (f-number) sequence 92 Aperture-priority auto 82 2 Battery indicator 34 Manual exposure mode 83 3 Flash mode 71 Bracketing increment 4 Image ...
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...display .........84 3 Shutter speed Exposure compensation 90 Shutter-priority auto 81 Bracketing progress indicator Manual exposure mode 83 AE/flash bracketing 92 Exposure compensation value 90 White balance bracketing 191 ...173 11 White balance 95 White balance fine-tuning indicator........97 34 Image size 63 12 AE-L/AF-L button assignment 200 35 Image quality 62 13 Fn button assignment 197 36... "Clock not set" indicator 27, 255 14 Picture Control indicator 108 37 Camera battery indicator 34 MB-D80 battery type display 184 15 Active D-Lighting indicator 119 MB...
...display .........84 3 Shutter speed Exposure compensation 90 Shutter-priority auto 81 Bracketing progress indicator Manual exposure mode 83 AE/flash bracketing 92 Exposure compensation value 90 White balance bracketing 191 ...173 11 White balance 95 White balance fine-tuning indicator........97 34 Image size 63 12 AE-L/AF-L button assignment 200 35 Image quality 62 13 Fn button assignment 197 36... "Clock not set" indicator 27, 255 14 Picture Control indicator 108 37 Camera battery indicator 34 MB-D80 battery type display 184 15 Active D-Lighting indicator 119 MB...
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... in the setup menu details battery charge, battery life, and the number of this manual. A EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries The supplied EN-EL3e shares information with compatible devices, enabling the camera to cool before recharging. D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and...ambient temperatures below the temperature at which it was last charged (pg. 208). 24 Unplug when not in use . D Incompatible Batteries This camera can not be hot immediately after use . The Battery info option in six levels (pg. 34). Battery capacity may temporarily drop if the...
... in the setup menu details battery charge, battery life, and the number of this manual. A EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries The supplied EN-EL3e shares information with compatible devices, enabling the camera to cool before recharging. D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and...ambient temperatures below the temperature at which it was last charged (pg. 208). 24 Unplug when not in use . D Incompatible Batteries This camera can not be hot immediately after use . The Battery info option in six levels (pg. 34). Battery capacity may temporarily drop if the...
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...is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for illustrative purposes. An AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens is removed. qw 2 Attach the lens. Being careful not to prevent dust... from the lens and remove the camera body cap. After confirming that the camera is off, remove the ...
...is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for illustrative purposes. An AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens is removed. qw 2 Attach the lens. Being careful not to prevent dust... from the lens and remove the camera body cap. After confirming that the camera is off, remove the ...
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...tripod, but leave it much easier to pan the camera smoothly in both autofocus and manual modes. ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is not secured or when using a monopod. ... After removing the lens, replace the lens cap, rear cover, and camera body cap. ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR),... is off by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on the image in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of 105mm (Nikon measurements; effects vary with an aperture ring (pg...
...tripod, but leave it much easier to pan the camera smoothly in both autofocus and manual modes. ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is not secured or when using a monopod. ... After removing the lens, replace the lens cap, rear cover, and camera body cap. ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR),... is off by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on the image in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of 105mm (Nikon measurements; effects vary with an aperture ring (pg...
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... and use the multi selector to move the focus point to "L" when selection is pressed halfway; The focus point will blink red. if the camera is unable to choose the focus point for electronic rangefinding (pg. 59) as described for example, the subject has looked away), borders will focus ...). Note that pictures can no longer detect the subject (because, for wide and normal area autofocus, above. 5 Focus. 4 Choose the focus point. Manual focus: Use the multi selector to focus, the focus point will blink green and the monitor Exit may brighten or darken while the...
... and use the multi selector to move the focus point to "L" when selection is pressed halfway; The focus point will blink red. if the camera is unable to choose the focus point for electronic rangefinding (pg. 59) as described for example, the subject has looked away), borders will focus ...). Note that pictures can no longer detect the subject (because, for wide and normal area autofocus, above. 5 Focus. 4 Choose the focus point. Manual focus: Use the multi selector to focus, the focus point will blink green and the monitor Exit may brighten or darken while the...
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Manual focus: Focus using a tripod, choose On for Custom Setting d10 (Exposure delay mode). When shooting is panned horizontally or an object moves at the sun or other strong light sources. The camera will then return to an hour. Bright spots may appear immediately when live view ... light sources may also become noticeably warm, but are visible in the current release mode (pg. 64). Press the a button to the camera's Exit internal circuits, live view mode is pressed halfway. At high ambient temperatures, this precaution could result in damage to take pictures in the...
Manual focus: Focus using a tripod, choose On for Custom Setting d10 (Exposure delay mode). When shooting is panned horizontally or an object moves at the sun or other strong light sources. The camera will then return to an hour. Bright spots may appear immediately when live view ... light sources may also become noticeably warm, but are visible in the current release mode (pg. 64). Press the a button to the camera's Exit internal circuits, live view mode is pressed halfway. At high ambient temperatures, this precaution could result in damage to take pictures in the...
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hMore on Photography (All Modes) This and the following two chapters build on the Tutorial to cover more advanced shooting and playback options. h Focus ...54 Autofocus...54 Focus Point Selection ...56 Focus Lock ...57 Manual Focus...59 Image Quality and Size 61 Image Quality...62 Image Size...63 Release Mode ...64 Continuous Mode ...65 Self-Timer Mode ($)...66 Using an Optional Remote Control 68 Using the Built-in Flash 70 Flash Mode ...71 ISO Sensitivity ...74 Two-Button Reset ...75 53
hMore on Photography (All Modes) This and the following two chapters build on the Tutorial to cover more advanced shooting and playback options. h Focus ...54 Autofocus...54 Focus Point Selection ...56 Focus Lock ...57 Manual Focus...59 Image Quality and Size 61 Image Quality...62 Image Size...63 Release Mode ...64 Continuous Mode ...65 Self-Timer Mode ($)...66 Using an Optional Remote Control 68 Using the Built-in Flash 70 Flash Mode ...71 ISO Sensitivity ...74 Two-Button Reset ...75 53
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...even when in AF-A autofocus mode). B button Main command dial Control panel 54 No beep will sound when the camera focuses. With lenses that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), select M/A. To choose the autofocus mode, press the B button. Focus Focus can also select the focus point... for automatic or manual focus (pg. 59) or use manual focus (pg. 59). ❚❚ Autofocus Mode The following autofocus modes are available when the focus mode selector is set to AF, the camera Focus mode selector focuses automatically when the shutter-...
...even when in AF-A autofocus mode). B button Main command dial Control panel 54 No beep will sound when the camera focuses. With lenses that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), select M/A. To choose the autofocus mode, press the B button. Focus Focus can also select the focus point... for automatic or manual focus (pg. 59) or use manual focus (pg. 59). ❚❚ Autofocus Mode The following autofocus modes are available when the focus mode selector is set to AF, the camera Focus mode selector focuses automatically when the shutter-...
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... be disabled if the camera is pressed halfway. when using the illuminator, use a lens with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases, rotate the focus mode selector to M and use manual focus (pg. 59), or use focus lock (pg. 57) to turn the beep speaker on another subject at... different distances from the camera. The shutter release may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be used to ...
... be disabled if the camera is pressed halfway. when using the illuminator, use a lens with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases, rotate the focus mode selector to M and use manual focus (pg. 59), or use focus lock (pg. 57) to turn the beep speaker on another subject at... different distances from the camera. The shutter release may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be used to ...
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At the default settings, the camera chooses the focus point automatically or focuses on subject in i, j, k, l, o, P, S, A, and M modes. The focus selector lock can also be selected manually to prevent the selected focus point from changing when the multi selector is highlighted in these modes, select...Setting a4 (AF point illumination; 175) controls whether the active focus point is pressed. Custom Setting a2 (Center focus point; To enable manual focus-point selection in the viewfinder. 56 Use the multi selector to select the focus point. 3 Select the focus point. pg. ...
At the default settings, the camera chooses the focus point automatically or focuses on subject in i, j, k, l, o, P, S, A, and M modes. The focus selector lock can also be selected manually to prevent the selected focus point from changing when the multi selector is highlighted in these modes, select...Setting a4 (AF point illumination; 175) controls whether the active focus point is pressed. Custom Setting a2 (Center focus point; To enable manual focus-point selection in the viewfinder. 56 Use the multi selector to select the focus point. 3 Select the focus point. pg. ...