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Where to do but don't know the function name? pp. 250-254 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for details. Digitutor "Digitutor", a series of Contents Find items by key word. ➜ pp. 276-278 i Error Messages ➜ pp. 255-257 If a warning..., or monitor, find the solution here. i The Index Search by function or menu name. ➜ pp. viii-xiii i The Q&A Index ➜ pp. i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? xiv). Find it from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html Help Use the...
Where to do but don't know the function name? pp. 250-254 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for details. Digitutor "Digitutor", a series of Contents Find items by key word. ➜ pp. 276-278 i Error Messages ➜ pp. 255-257 If a warning..., or monitor, find the solution here. i The Index Search by function or menu name. ➜ pp. viii-xiii i The Q&A Index ➜ pp. i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? xiv). Find it from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html Help Use the...
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A. only) i 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-DC1 strap charger with your camera. S. Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with power (pg. 17) cable (pg. 22) ❏ BS-1 accessory shoe cover (pg. 233) ❏...
A. only) i 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-DC1 strap charger with your camera. S. Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with power (pg. 17) cable (pg. 22) ❏ BS-1 accessory shoe cover (pg. 233) ❏...
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Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to the camera. A Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. All other trade names mentioned in the United States and/or other documentation provided with your Nikon product are registered trademarks of their respective holders. The SD logo... marks cautions; PictBridge and the SDHC logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the SD Card Association. information that should be read before using the camera.
Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to the camera. A Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. All other trade names mentioned in the United States and/or other documentation provided with your Nikon product are registered trademarks of their respective holders. The SD logo... marks cautions; PictBridge and the SDHC logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the SD Card Association. information that should be read before using the camera.
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... lens? Battery level What does "exposure" mean ? Servicing the camera How do I control how photos are available for my camera? Picture Controls How do I preserve details in focus when changing the composition? 3D-tracking How do I take with the viewfinder eyepiece cap? Help Can I remove ... exposures remaining How much charge does the battery have left? Optional flash units What lenses can I get quick access to repair or inspect my camera? 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 My Menu Can I use...
... lens? Battery level What does "exposure" mean ? Servicing the camera How do I control how photos are available for my camera? Picture Controls How do I preserve details in focus when changing the composition? 3D-tracking How do I take with the viewfinder eyepiece cap? Help Can I remove ... exposures remaining How much charge does the battery have left? Optional flash units What lenses can I get quick access to repair or inspect my camera? 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 My Menu Can I use...
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... do I restore default settings? How do I set the clock for daylight saving time? Can I display a framing grid in a different language? How do I keep the camera from beeping? How do I adjust monitor brightness? How do I turn off Self timer Remote control Beep Language File number sequence See page 131, 163 32... 180 204 202 75 174 181 8, 196 35, 179 66, 179 68, 180 180 204 182 v Camera Setup Question How do I stop parts of the camera? How do I reset file numbering to 1? How do I change the self timer delay? How do I focus the viewfinder? How do ...
... do I restore default settings? How do I set the clock for daylight saving time? Can I display a framing grid in a different language? How do I keep the camera from beeping? How do I adjust monitor brightness? How do I turn off Self timer Remote control Beep Language File number sequence See page 131, 163 32... 180 204 202 75 174 181 8, 196 35, 179 66, 179 68, 180 180 204 182 v Camera Setup Question How do I stop parts of the camera? How do I reset file numbering to 1? How do I change the self timer delay? How do I focus the viewfinder? How do ...
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...Can I take pictures without the flash? Can I make a time exposure? How do I include night backgrounds in my portraits? How do I choose where the camera focuses? How do I take a lot of small objects? How do I get more creative shots? How can I keep the flash from firing? Can I get... good landscape shots? How can I take photos at a reduced size for this camera? How do I take bigger photographs? How do I adjust exposure? How do I "freeze" a moving subject? How do I control how the...
...Can I take pictures without the flash? Can I make a time exposure? How do I include night backgrounds in my portraits? How do I choose where the camera focuses? How do I take a lot of small objects? How do I get more creative shots? How can I keep the flash from firing? Can I get... good landscape shots? How can I take photos at a reduced size for this camera? How do I take bigger photographs? How do I adjust exposure? How do I "freeze" a moving subject? How do I control how the...
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...there an automatic playback ("slide show Television playback HDMI Connecting to a computer Printing photographs Printing via USB Can I zoom in on the camera? Delete Playback zoom Protect Pictmotion Slide show ") option? Small picture Can I delete several photos at once? Side-by-side comparison ...order professional prints? Can I crop photographs on pictures to make sure they're in focus? Red-eye correction Can I view my photos on the camera? Trim Can I make a single image? Color balance Can I create a monochrome copy of a photograph? NEF (RAW) processing Is there a ...
...there an automatic playback ("slide show Television playback HDMI Connecting to a computer Printing photographs Printing via USB Can I zoom in on the camera? Delete Playback zoom Protect Pictmotion Slide show ") option? Small picture Can I delete several photos at once? Side-by-side comparison ...order professional prints? Can I crop photographs on pictures to make sure they're in focus? Red-eye correction Can I view my photos on the camera? Trim Can I make a single image? Color balance Can I create a monochrome copy of a photograph? NEF (RAW) processing Is there a ...
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...Viewfinder...9 The Shooting Information 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...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 Focus Modes 36 Step 3: Check Camera Settings 36 Step 4: Frame the Photograph 37 Step 5: Focus ...38 Step 6: Shoot ...39 Creative Photography (Scene Modes...
...Viewfinder...9 The Shooting Information 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...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 Focus Modes 36 Step 3: Check Camera Settings 36 Step 4: Frame the Photograph 37 Step 5: Focus ...38 Step 6: Shoot ...39 Creative Photography (Scene Modes...
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Picture Controls...108 Selecting Nikon Picture Controls 109 Modifying Existing Picture Controls 110 Creating Custom Picture Controls 113 Sharing Custom Picture Controls 115 Managing Custom Picture Controls 117 Active D-...Shows...143 Connections 145 Viewing Photographs on TV 146 Standard Definition Devices 146 High-Definition Devices...147 Connecting to a Computer 148 Before Connecting the Camera 148 Connecting the Camera...149 Printing Photographs...150 Menu Guide 159 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 160 Selecting Multiple Pictures 160 Delete ...162 Playback Folder...162 ...
Picture Controls...108 Selecting Nikon Picture Controls 109 Modifying Existing Picture Controls 110 Creating Custom Picture Controls 113 Sharing Custom Picture Controls 115 Managing Custom Picture Controls 117 Active D-...Shows...143 Connections 145 Viewing Photographs on TV 146 Standard Definition Devices 146 High-Definition Devices...147 Connecting to a Computer 148 Before Connecting the Camera 148 Connecting the Camera...149 Printing Photographs...150 Menu Guide 159 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 160 Selecting Multiple Pictures 160 Delete ...162 Playback Folder...162 ...
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... Long Exp. NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction 167 High ISO NR ...168 Active Folder ...169 Multiple Exposure ...170 Movie setting ...170 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 171 A: Reset Custom Settings 172 a: Autofocus ...173 a1: AF-area Mode...173 a2: Center Focus Point 174 a3: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator 174...
... Long Exp. NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction 167 High ISO NR ...168 Active Folder ...169 Multiple Exposure ...170 Movie setting ...170 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 171 A: Reset Custom Settings 172 a: Autofocus ...173 a1: AF-area Mode...173 a2: Center Focus Point 174 a3: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator 174...
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Button 197 f4: 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 ...
Button 197 f4: 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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... Lenses ...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...
... Lenses ...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...
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...Turn off immediately in .) from the subject. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. A Observe caution when using the flash • Using the camera with the flash in close to the frame could result from the equipment or AC adapter (available ... the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by the following safety precautions in your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to observe this Nikon product. ❚❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun...
...Turn off immediately in .) from the subject. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. A Observe caution when using the flash • Using the camera with the flash in close to the frame could result from the equipment or AC adapter (available ... the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by the following safety precautions in your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to observe this Nikon product. ❚❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun...
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...when fully discharged. A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period. Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as discoloration or deformation. Failure to observe this ...glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger • Keep dry. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing ...
...when fully discharged. A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period. Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as discoloration or deformation. Failure to observe this ...glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger • Keep dry. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing ...
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...rique de la classe B est Canadian ICES-003. circulated in European Countries This symbol indicates that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be collected separately. The following apply only to be punishable by law. •...groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with copyright notices reproduced The copying or reproduction of Do not copy or reproduce paper money, copyrighted creative works such...
...rique de la classe B est Canadian ICES-003. circulated in European Countries This symbol indicates that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be collected separately. The following apply only to be punishable by law. •...groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with copyright notices reproduced The copying or reproduction of Do not copy or reproduce paper money, copyrighted creative works such...
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...available on a trip), take a test shot to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this Nikon digital camera are designed to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing,... or leaking. Nikon will not be taken to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that the camera is the user's responsibility. A Before Taking Important...
...available on a trip), take a test shot to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this Nikon digital camera are designed to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing,... or leaking. Nikon will not be taken to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that the camera is the user's responsibility. A Before Taking Important...
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...X This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts, how to use . Overview ...2 Getting to ready the camera for use the camera menus, and how to Know the Camera 3 The Camera Body...3 The Mode Dial ...6 The Control Panel...7 The Viewfinder ...9 The... Shooting Information 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...
...X This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts, how to use . Overview ...2 Getting to ready the camera for use the camera menus, and how to Know the Camera 3 The Camera Body...3 The Mode Dial ...6 The Control Panel...7 The Viewfinder ...9 The... Shooting Information 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...
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... your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Frequent inspection and servicing are engineered and proven to these services). THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Any accessories regularly used professionally. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your Nikon digital camera are particularly recommended...
... your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Frequent inspection and servicing are engineered and proven to these services). THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Any accessories regularly used professionally. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your Nikon digital camera are particularly recommended...
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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 ... 67 Red-eye reduction lamp 71 15 Sub-command dial 13 16 Fn button 197, 198 17 Depth-of the manual. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of -field preview button 82 18 Speaker 19 Body cap 240 20 CPU contacts...
... 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 ... 67 Red-eye reduction lamp 71 15 Sub-command dial 13 16 Fn button 197, 198 17 Depth-of the manual. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of -field preview button 82 18 Speaker 19 Body cap 240 20 CPU contacts...
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The Camera Body (Continued) 1 X 2 3 4 10 5 11 6 12 13 7 14 8 9 1 Built-in flash 70 9 Mirror 43, 246 2 M (flash mode) button 70 10 DC-IN connector for optional EH-5a or Y (flash compensation) button 91 EH-5 AC adapter 239 3 Microphone 50, 170 11 USB connector 4 Infrared receiver 69 Connecting to a computer 149 5 D (bracketing) button 92 Connecting to a printer 151 6 Connector cover 146, 147, 149, 151 12 HDMI mini-pin connector 147 7 Lens release button 26 13 Video connector 146 8 Focus-mode selector 54, 59 14 Accessory terminal 241 4
The Camera Body (Continued) 1 X 2 3 4 10 5 11 6 12 13 7 14 8 9 1 Built-in flash 70 9 Mirror 43, 246 2 M (flash mode) button 70 10 DC-IN connector for optional EH-5a or Y (flash compensation) button 91 EH-5 AC adapter 239 3 Microphone 50, 170 11 USB connector 4 Infrared receiver 69 Connecting to a computer 149 5 D (bracketing) button 92 Connecting to a printer 151 6 Connector cover 146, 147, 149, 151 12 HDMI mini-pin connector 147 7 Lens release button 26 13 Video connector 146 8 Focus-mode selector 54, 59 14 Accessory terminal 241 4