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... 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. A. Package Contents Be...
... 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. A. Package Contents Be...
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... Q&A Index ...iv For Your Safety ...xiv Notices...xvi Introduction 1 Overview...2 Getting 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...
... Q&A Index ...iv For Your Safety ...xiv Notices...xvi Introduction 1 Overview...2 Getting 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...
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... use. XIntroduction X This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts, how to 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...
... use. XIntroduction X This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts, how to 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...
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... 24 Battery-chamber cover 23 25 Battery-chamber cover latch 23 3 Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. X The Camera Body 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...
... 24 Battery-chamber cover 23 25 Battery-chamber cover latch 23 3 Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. X The Camera Body 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...
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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
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1 2 The Camera Body (Continued) X 10 3 11 4 12 13 14 5 6 15 7 8 16 9 17 18 1 Viewfinder eyepiece 32 9 X (playback zoom in) button 138 2 DK-21 viewfinder eyepiece cup 17 QUAL (...
1 2 The Camera Body (Continued) X 10 3 11 4 12 13 14 5 6 15 7 8 16 9 17 18 1 Viewfinder eyepiece 32 9 X (playback zoom in) button 138 2 DK-21 viewfinder eyepiece cup 17 QUAL (...
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..., 273) Zoom ring VR (vibration reduction) switch Focus ring (pg. 59, 273) 1 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. Keeping the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for illustrative purposes. Mounting index 25 Being careful not to prevent dust from entering the... camera when the lens is off, remove the rear lens cap from the lens and remove the camera body cap. Attach a Lens Care should be taken to press the lens-release button, rotate ...
..., 273) Zoom ring VR (vibration reduction) switch Focus ring (pg. 59, 273) 1 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. Keeping the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for illustrative purposes. Mounting index 25 Being careful not to prevent dust from entering the... camera when the lens is off, remove the rear lens cap from the lens and remove the camera body cap. Attach a Lens Care should be taken to press the lens-release button, rotate ...
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...it on if the tripod head is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of camera shake on the image in both autofocus and manual modes. After removing the lens, replace the lens cap, rear cover, and camera body cap. ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18...focal length of framing the subject and focusing in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of 105mm (Nikon measurements; When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to pan the camera smoothly in effect. This is off when removing or exchanging lenses. ❚❚ Detaching the Lens...
...it on if the tripod head is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of camera shake on the image in both autofocus and manual modes. After removing the lens, replace the lens cap, rear cover, and camera body cap. ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18...focal length of framing the subject and focusing in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of 105mm (Nikon measurements; When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to pan the camera smoothly in effect. This is off when removing or exchanging lenses. ❚❚ Detaching the Lens...
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... Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the other to keep your upper body stable. Hold the camera as shown at least one foot half a s pace ahead of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final... index to zoom out). Zoom in portrait (tall) orientation. When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject in the viewfinder with your torso for support and place one of a tripod is poor; Frame a photograph in at...
... Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the other to keep your upper body stable. Hold the camera as shown at least one foot half a s pace ahead of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final... index to zoom out). Zoom in portrait (tall) orientation. When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject in the viewfinder with your torso for support and place one of a tripod is poor; Frame a photograph in at...
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... the subject in the selected focus point is not in the viewfinder before shooting. confirm focus in focus; The distance between your subject and the camera, measure from any of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be displayed when the subject is in .). 46.5mm Focal plane mark 60 Note...
... the subject in the selected focus point is not in the viewfinder before shooting. confirm focus in focus; The distance between your subject and the camera, measure from any of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be displayed when the subject is in .). 46.5mm Focal plane mark 60 Note...
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... the camera remotely from a computer and save Software photographs directly to the Internet. • Nikon filters can not be divided into three types: screw-in, slip-in, and rearinterchange. filters manufactured by other makers may interfere with autofocus or electronic range finding. • The D90 can ...or when a bright light source is in place. Body cap Note: Use the latest versions of dust when a lens is connected to the computer hard disk. Use Nikon filters; Use the C-PL circular polarizing filter instead. Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer...
... the camera remotely from a computer and save Software photographs directly to the Internet. • Nikon filters can not be divided into three types: screw-in, slip-in, and rearinterchange. filters manufactured by other makers may interfere with autofocus or electronic range finding. • The D90 can ...or when a bright light source is in place. Body cap Note: Use the latest versions of dust when a lens is connected to the computer hard disk. Use Nikon filters; Use the C-PL circular polarizing filter instead. Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer...
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... amount of liquid. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in distilled water and dry thoroughly. Remove dust and lint with a blower. If using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly body dampened in a dry, well-ventilated area. Do not store your... camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that: • are ...
... amount of liquid. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in distilled water and dry thoroughly. Remove dust and lint with a blower. If using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly body dampened in a dry, well-ventilated area. Do not store your... camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that: • are ...
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... inspection and servicing are removed or exchanged. 7 Clean the filter. Replace the lens or body cap. If the camera powers off . The D90, however, is inspected or serviced. 247 To protect the camera when no circumstances should be inspected by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Do not use a blower-brush, as lenses or optional Speedlights, should...
... inspection and servicing are removed or exchanged. 7 Clean the filter. Replace the lens or body cap. If the camera powers off . The D90, however, is inspected or serviced. 247 To protect the camera when no circumstances should be inspected by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Do not use a blower-brush, as lenses or optional Speedlights, should...
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...discharge of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. The lens and mirror are being recorded or deleted. Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may cause the LCD displays to light up or go dark. Keep dry: ... is connected. Intense light may malfunction if immersed in photographs. Forcibly cutting power in the vicinity of liquid. Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use or store this has no circumstances should be unevenly colored, but this device in these circumstances could scratch, deform, or tear ...
...discharge of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. The lens and mirror are being recorded or deleted. Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may cause the LCD displays to light up or go dark. Keep dry: ... is connected. Intense light may malfunction if immersed in photographs. Forcibly cutting power in the vicinity of liquid. Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use or store this has no circumstances should be unevenly colored, but this device in these circumstances could scratch, deform, or tear ...
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...-power battery pack with a fully-charged battery operating at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for a camera with one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e batteries or six AA alkaline, NiMH, lithium, or nickel-manganese batteries; EH-5a...215; D) Weight Approx. 132 × 103 × 77 mm (5.2 × 4.1 × 3.0 in.) Approx. 620 g (1 lb. 6 oz.) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover Operating environment Temperature 0-40 °C (32-104 °F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are...
...-power battery pack with a fully-charged battery operating at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for a camera with one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e batteries or six AA alkaline, NiMH, lithium, or nickel-manganese batteries; EH-5a...215; D) Weight Approx. 132 × 103 × 77 mm (5.2 × 4.1 × 3.0 in.) Approx. 620 g (1 lb. 6 oz.) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover Operating environment Temperature 0-40 °C (32-104 °F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are...
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...auto, 80 276 Index Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in AF-assist illuminator, 174 Bulb, 85 Burst, 122 C Calendar, 136 Camera Control Pro 2, 148, 240 Center focus point, 174 ...All, 162 Select date, 162 Selected, 162 Depth-of-field, 82 Depth-of-field preview button, 82, 191 Digital Print Order Format, 150, 153, 157, 274 Diopter, 32, 239 Display mode, 163 Distortion control, 222 ... 34, 184, 208 charging, 22 pack, 184, 208, 239 Battery info, 208 Beep, 180 Blue, 97 Body cap, 3, 25, 240 Bracketing, 92, 191, 193 Active D-Lighting, 193 exposure, 92 flash, 92 white balance, 191 Bracketing...
...auto, 80 276 Index Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in AF-assist illuminator, 174 Bulb, 85 Burst, 122 C Calendar, 136 Camera Control Pro 2, 148, 240 Center focus point, 174 ...All, 162 Select date, 162 Selected, 162 Depth-of-field, 82 Depth-of-field preview button, 82, 191 Digital Print Order Format, 150, 153, 157, 274 Diopter, 32, 239 Display mode, 163 Distortion control, 222 ... 34, 184, 208 charging, 22 pack, 184, 208, 239 Battery info, 208 Beep, 180 Blue, 97 Body cap, 3, 25, 240 Bracketing, 92, 191, 193 Active D-Lighting, 193 exposure, 92 flash, 92 white balance, 191 Bracketing...