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... CD-ROM ❏ Registration card (U. only) i 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) ❏ EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover (pp. 22, 23) ❏ MH-18a quick ❏ AN...
... CD-ROM ❏ Registration card (U. only) i 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) ❏ EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover (pp. 22, 23) ❏ MH-18a quick ❏ AN...
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...I get more shots can I preserve details in focus when changing the composition? 3D-tracking How do I use? Help Can I clean the camera or lens? Servicing the camera How do with this "question and answer" index. Accessories What memory cards can I get quick access to recently-used settings? Q&A Index Find ...what you're looking for using this card? Battery level What does "exposure" mean ? Cleaning the camera See page 18 21 225 224 7, 9 255 35 34 79 66, 68 233 228 239 242 240 247 243 iv...
...I get more shots can I preserve details in focus when changing the composition? 3D-tracking How do I use? Help Can I clean the camera or lens? Servicing the camera How do with this "question and answer" index. Accessories What memory cards can I get quick access to recently-used settings? Q&A Index Find ...what you're looking for using this card? Battery level What does "exposure" mean ? Cleaning the camera See page 18 21 225 224 7, 9 255 35 34 79 66, 68 233 228 239 242 240 247 243 iv...
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... 17 The BM-10 Monitor Cover 17 The DK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup 17 Camera Menus...18 Using Camera Menus ...19 Help ...21 First Steps ...22 Charge the Battery ...22 Insert the Battery ...23 Attach a Lens...25 Basic Setup...27 Inserting Memory Cards...29 Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...32 ...Basic Photography and Playback 33 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 34 Step 1: Turn the Camera On 34 Step 2: Choose Shooting and...
... 17 The BM-10 Monitor Cover 17 The DK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup 17 Camera Menus...18 Using Camera Menus ...19 Help ...21 First Steps ...22 Charge the Battery ...22 Insert the Battery ...23 Attach a Lens...25 Basic Setup...27 Inserting Memory Cards...29 Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...32 ...Basic Photography and Playback 33 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 34 Step 1: Turn the Camera On 34 Step 2: Choose Shooting and...
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...203 Video Mode...203 HDMI...203 World Time ...204 Language ...204 Image Comment ...205 Auto Image Rotation ...205 Image Dust off Ref Photo 206 Battery Info...208 GPS ...208 Eye-Fi Upload ...208 Firmware Version ...208 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies 209 Creating Retouched Copies 210 D-...Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 200 f5: Customize Command Dials 201 f6: No Memory Card? ...201 f7: Reverse Indicators...201 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 202 Format Memory Card ...202 LCD Brightness...202 Clean Image Sensor...203 Lock Mirror up for Built-in Flash 185 e3: Modeling Flash...191...
...203 Video Mode...203 HDMI...203 World Time ...204 Language ...204 Image Comment ...205 Auto Image Rotation ...205 Image Dust off Ref Photo 206 Battery Info...208 GPS ...208 Eye-Fi Upload ...208 Firmware Version ...208 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies 209 Creating Retouched Copies 210 D-...Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 200 f5: Customize Command Dials 201 f6: No Memory Card? ...201 f7: Reverse Indicators...201 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 202 Format Memory Card ...202 LCD Brightness...202 Clean Image Sensor...203 Lock Mirror up for Built-in Flash 185 e3: Modeling Flash...191...
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... ...229 Non-CPU Lenses ...230 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 233 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 233 Flash Contacts ...238 Other Accessories ...239 Caring for the Camera...243 Storage...243 Cleaning ...243 The Low-Pass Filter...244 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 248 Troubleshooting ...250 Display ...250 Shooting (All Modes) ...251 Shooting...
... ...229 Non-CPU Lenses ...230 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 233 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 233 Flash Contacts ...238 Other Accessories ...239 Caring for the Camera...243 Storage...243 Cleaning ...243 The Low-Pass Filter...244 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 248 Troubleshooting ...250 Display ...250 Shooting (All Modes) ...251 Shooting...
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...in .) from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. A Keep out of reach of children Failure to observe this Nikon product. ❚❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of the frame Keep the sun well out...The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by a qualified technician. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close contact with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be no less than one meter (39 in...
...in .) from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. A Keep out of reach of children Failure to observe this Nikon product. ❚❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of the frame Keep the sun well out...The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by a qualified technician. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close contact with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be no less than one meter (39 in...
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...handled. A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may be removed with a dry cloth. Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as discoloration or deformation. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Failure to maintain compliance with liquid ...the metal parts of the plug should you are prone to cool. • Discontinue use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period. A Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger • Keep dry. Should the insulation be sure ...
...handled. A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may be removed with a dry cloth. Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as discoloration or deformation. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Failure to maintain compliance with liquid ...the metal parts of the plug should you are prone to cool. • Discontinue use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period. A Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger • Keep dry. Should the insulation be sure ...
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...-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at the following URL for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ xviii Additional information may be held liable for preset manual. Deleted files can sometimes be taken to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this Nikon digital camera are designed to also...
...-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at the following URL for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ xviii Additional information may be held liable for preset manual. Deleted files can sometimes be taken to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this Nikon digital camera are designed to also...
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... Display 10 The Command Dials...13 Attaching the AN-DC1 Camera Strap 17 The BM-10 Monitor Cover...17 The DK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup 17 Camera Menus ...18 Using Camera Menus...19 Help...21 First Steps...22 Charge the Battery ...22 Insert the Battery ...23 Attach a Lens ...25 Basic Setup ...27 Inserting Memory Cards...
... Display 10 The Command Dials...13 Attaching the AN-DC1 Camera Strap 17 The BM-10 Monitor Cover...17 The DK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup 17 Camera Menus ...18 Using Camera Menus...19 Help...21 First Steps...22 Charge the Battery ...22 Insert the Battery ...23 Attach a Lens ...25 Basic Setup ...27 Inserting Memory Cards...
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... 6 1 7 8 2 9 10 11 3 12 19 4 13 5 14 20 15 21 22 16 17 23 18 24 25 1 Mode dial 6 2 Eyelet for camera strap 17 3 Focal plane mark (E 60 4 Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit 233 5 Accessory shoe cover 233 6 Power switch 34 7 Shutter-release button 38 8 E (exposure ... to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it as you read through the rest of -field preview button 82 18 Speaker 19 Body cap 240 20 CPU contacts 21 Mounting index 25 22 Lens mount 60 23 Tripod socket 24 Battery-chamber cover 23 25 Battery-chamber cover latch...
... 6 1 7 8 2 9 10 11 3 12 19 4 13 5 14 20 15 21 22 16 17 23 18 24 25 1 Mode dial 6 2 Eyelet for camera strap 17 3 Focal plane mark (E 60 4 Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit 233 5 Accessory shoe cover 233 6 Power switch 34 7 Shutter-release button 38 8 E (exposure ... to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it as you read through the rest of -field preview button 82 18 Speaker 19 Body cap 240 20 CPU contacts 21 Mounting index 25 22 Lens mount 60 23 Tripod socket 24 Battery-chamber cover 23 25 Battery-chamber cover latch...
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... 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 size 63 AE/flash bracketing 92 5 Image quality 62 White balance bracketing 191...
... 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 size 63 AE/flash bracketing 92 5 Image quality 62 White balance bracketing 191...
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...20 21 15 Flash compensation indicator 91 23 ISO sensitivity indicator 74 16 "Clock not set" indicator Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 166 Clock battery 27 24 Bracketing progress indicator Warnings 255 AE/flash bracketing 92 17 Flexible program indicator 80 18 Metering 87 White balance bracketing 191 ... The LCD Illuminator Holding the power switch in the dark. After the power switch is released, the illuminator will remain lit while the camera exposure meters are active (six seconds at default settings) or until the shutter is released or the power switch is rotated to be read...
...20 21 15 Flash compensation indicator 91 23 ISO sensitivity indicator 74 16 "Clock not set" indicator Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 166 Clock battery 27 24 Bracketing progress indicator Warnings 255 AE/flash bracketing 92 17 Flexible program indicator 80 18 Metering 87 White balance bracketing 191 ... The LCD Illuminator Holding the power switch in the dark. After the power switch is released, the illuminator will remain lit while the camera exposure meters are active (six seconds at default settings) or until the shutter is released or the power switch is rotated to be read...
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...of shots remaining before 2 Reference circle for center-weighted memory buffer fills 65 metering 87 White balance recording indicator ....... 101 3 Battery indicator 34 Exposure compensation value 90 4 Black-and-white indicator 181 Flash compensation value 91 5 Focus points 54, 173, 174... Shutter speed 81, 83 21 Electronic analog exposure display .........84 12 Aperture (f-number 82, 83 Exposure compensation 90 13 Battery indicator 34 22 Flash compensation indicator 91 14 White balance bracketing indicator...... 191 23 Exposure compensation indicator ...........90 15 Bracketing...
...of shots remaining before 2 Reference circle for center-weighted memory buffer fills 65 metering 87 White balance recording indicator ....... 101 3 Battery indicator 34 Exposure compensation value 90 4 Black-and-white indicator 181 Flash compensation value 91 5 Focus points 54, 173, 174... Shutter speed 81, 83 21 Electronic analog exposure display .........84 12 Aperture (f-number 82, 83 Exposure compensation 90 13 Battery indicator 34 22 Flash compensation indicator 91 14 White balance bracketing indicator...... 191 23 Exposure compensation indicator ...........90 15 Bracketing...
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... 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-D80 battery indicator 184 16 High ISO noise reduction indicator ....... 168 17 Long exposure noise reduction indicator 167 11
... 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-D80 battery indicator 184 16 High ISO noise reduction indicator ....... 168 17 Long exposure noise reduction indicator 167 11
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... and a quarter hours are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. 1 Plug the charger in the supplied MH-18a quick charger before use. Insert the battery into an electrical outlet. 2 Remove the terminal cover. First Steps Charge the Battery X The camera is not fully charged at shipment. The EN-EL3e is...
... and a quarter hours are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. 1 Plug the charger in the supplied MH-18a quick charger before use. Insert the battery into an electrical outlet. 2 Remove the terminal cover. First Steps Charge the Battery X The camera is not fully charged at shipment. The EN-EL3e is...
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... use. 23 Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. Insert the battery as shown at right. 4 Close the battery-chamber cover. ❚❚ Removing the Battery Before removing the battery, turn the camera off . X Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries. 2 Open the battery-chamber cover. Remove the battery and unplug the charger.
... use. 23 Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. Insert the battery as shown at right. 4 Close the battery-chamber cover. ❚❚ Removing the Battery Before removing the battery, turn the camera off . X Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries. 2 Open the battery-chamber cover. Remove the battery and unplug the charger.
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...not in use . Charge the battery indoors at temperatures above 40°C (104°F). Use the charger with the MS-D70 CR2 battery holder. D Incompatible Batteries This camera can not be hot immediately after use . 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...
...not in use . Charge the battery indoors at temperatures above 40°C (104°F). Use the charger with the MS-D70 CR2 battery holder. D Incompatible Batteries This camera can not be hot immediately after use . 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...
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6 Choose a date format. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to the correct time and date. Two ...be displayed and press J. 7 Exit to choose the order in which is charged as necessary. 28 Set the clock to shooting mode. A The Clock Battery The camera clock is exhausted and the clock has been reset. A The Setup Menu Language and date/time settings can be changed at any time using the...
6 Choose a date format. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to the correct time and date. Two ...be displayed and press J. 7 Exit to choose the order in which is charged as necessary. 28 Set the clock to shooting mode. A The Clock Battery The camera clock is exhausted and the clock has been reset. A The Setup Menu Language and date/time settings can be changed at any time using the...
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.... D The Access Lamp Do not remove the battery or disconnect the power source while the memory card access lamp is displayed in the control panel as described on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). 1 Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. 2 ...Open the card slot cover. X Power switch Always turn the camera off . Close the memory card slot cover. D Inserting...
.... D The Access Lamp Do not remove the battery or disconnect the power source while the memory card access lamp is displayed in the control panel as described on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). 1 Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. 2 ...Open the card slot cover. X Power switch Always turn the camera off . Close the memory card slot cover. D Inserting...
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... expose to eject it (q). Write-protect switch A See Also See page 202 for recording or playback. • Turn the power off with a charged EN-EL3e battery and no memory card is in the "lock" position, photos can not be recorded or deleted and the memory card can be used for information... could result in loss of data or in to water, heat, high levels of data. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off , or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are equipped with your fingers or metal objects. • Do not...
... expose to eject it (q). Write-protect switch A See Also See page 202 for recording or playback. • Turn the power off with a charged EN-EL3e battery and no memory card is in the "lock" position, photos can not be recorded or deleted and the memory card can be used for information... could result in loss of data or in to water, heat, high levels of data. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off , or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are equipped with your fingers or metal objects. • Do not...