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...The Index Search by function or menu name. ➜ pp. pp. 250-254 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for help on menu items and other topics. iv-vii Know what you want to Find It Find what you're ...looking for details. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for the first time, read the safety instructions in "For Your Safety" (pg. Where... solution here. See page 21 for from: i The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in the control panel, viewfinder, or monitor, find the solution here.
...The Index Search by function or menu name. ➜ pp. pp. 250-254 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for help on menu items and other topics. iv-vii Know what you want to Find It Find what you're ...looking for details. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for the first time, read the safety instructions in "For Your Safety" (pg. Where... solution here. See page 21 for from: i The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in the control panel, viewfinder, or monitor, find the solution here.
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S. only) i A. Memory cards are sold separately. ❏ D90 digital camera ❏ Body cap (pg. 3) (pp. 3, 240) ❏ BM-10 LCD monitor ...battery with terminal cover (pp. 22, 23) ❏ MH-18a quick ❏ AN-DC1 strap charger with your camera. Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with power (pg. 17) cable (pg. 22) ...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...
S. only) i A. Memory cards are sold separately. ❏ D90 digital camera ❏ Body cap (pg. 3) (pp. 3, 240) ❏ BM-10 LCD monitor ...battery with terminal cover (pp. 22, 23) ❏ MH-18a quick ❏ AN-DC1 strap charger with your camera. Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with power (pg. 17) cable (pg. 22) ...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...
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A Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual or the other countries. information that should be read before use to prevent damage to find the information you need, ...trademarks or registered trademarks of the SD Card Association. All other trade names mentioned in the United States and/or other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks. A This icon marks notes; HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are used: D This icon marks ...
A Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual or the other countries. information that should be read before use to prevent damage to find the information you need, ...trademarks or registered trademarks of the SD Card Association. All other trade names mentioned in the United States and/or other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks. A This icon marks notes; HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are used: D This icon marks ...
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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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...hearing loss or damage the equipment. Do not transport or store the battery with a dry cloth. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use in this precaution ...• Use only batteries approved for inspection. 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 use immediately should be removed with metal objects such as discoloration or ...
...hearing loss or damage the equipment. Do not transport or store the battery with a dry cloth. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use in this precaution ...• Use only batteries approved for inspection. 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 use immediately should be removed with metal objects such as discoloration or ...
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...cause harmful interference to cause birth defects equipment and receiver. Tel.: 631-547-4200 xvi Notices for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful CAUTIONS interference in a residential installation. guarantee that to which the receiver... comply with the instructions, that the information in these manuals at any time and without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to communications. Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed...
...cause harmful interference to cause birth defects equipment and receiver. Tel.: 631-547-4200 xvi Notices for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful CAUTIONS interference in a residential installation. guarantee that to which the receiver... comply with the instructions, that the information in these manuals at any time and without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to communications. Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed...
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... containing no private information (for preset manual. See the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support • For users in your Nikon warranty. The use with the latest ...and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. Nikon will not be available from the Nikon representative in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with this Nikon digital camera are designed to also replace any pictures selected...
... containing no private information (for preset manual. See the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support • For users in your Nikon warranty. The use with the latest ...and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. Nikon will not be available from the Nikon representative in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with this Nikon digital camera are designed to also replace any pictures selected...
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... Mounting index 25 22 Lens mount 60 23 Tripod socket 24 Battery-chamber cover 23 25 Battery-chamber cover latch 23 3 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 (for optional flash unit 233 5 Accessory shoe cover 233 6 Power switch 34 7 Shutter-release button...reduction lamp 71 15 Sub-command dial 13 16 Fn button 197, 198 17 Depth-of the manual.
... Mounting index 25 22 Lens mount 60 23 Tripod socket 24 Battery-chamber cover 23 25 Battery-chamber cover latch 23 3 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 (for optional flash unit 233 5 Accessory shoe cover 233 6 Power switch 34 7 Shutter-release button...reduction lamp 71 15 Sub-command dial 13 16 Fn button 197, 198 17 Depth-of the manual.
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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 motion by blurring and aperture to soften background details or controls...auto (pg. 81): Choose fast subject and background into focus. m Sports (pg. 42): Freeze motion for first-time users of digital cameras. sports shots. i Auto (pg. 34): Camera adjusts settings automatically to produce optimal results with back-
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 motion by blurring and aperture to soften background details or controls...auto (pg. 81): Choose fast subject and background into focus. m Sports (pg. 42): Freeze motion for first-time users of digital cameras. sports shots. i Auto (pg. 34): Camera adjusts settings automatically to produce optimal results with back-
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... 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 for Flash compensation value 91 over 1000 ... 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 ...
... 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 for Flash compensation value 91 over 1000 ... 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 ...
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...program indicator 80 20 Electronic analog exposure 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 Flash compensation value 91 ADL bracketing 193... 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-D80 battery indicator 184 16 High ISO...
...program indicator 80 20 Electronic analog exposure 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 Flash compensation value 91 ADL bracketing 193... 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-D80 battery indicator 184 16 High ISO...
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...or above 20°C (68°F). Wait for the D100, D70 series, or D50 or with compatible devices, enabling the camera to cool before recharging. A EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries The supplied EN-EL3e shares information with the MS-D70 CR2 ... battery may show battery charge state in use. Unplug when not in six levels (pg. 34). D Incompatible Batteries This camera can not be hot immediately after use the battery at which it was last charged (pg. 208). 24 D The Battery...indicator in the setup menu details battery charge, battery life, and the number of this manual.
...or above 20°C (68°F). Wait for the D100, D70 series, or D50 or with compatible devices, enabling the camera to cool before recharging. A EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries The supplied EN-EL3e shares information with the MS-D70 CR2 ... battery may show battery charge state in use. Unplug when not in six levels (pg. 34). D Incompatible Batteries This camera can not be hot immediately after use the battery at which it was last charged (pg. 208). 24 D The Battery...indicator in the setup menu details battery charge, battery life, and the number of this manual.
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...or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with the mounting mark on the lens aligned with manual priority). Being careful not to prevent dust from the lens and remove the camera body cap. An AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens is removed. qw 2 Attach the ... the lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place. Keeping the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for illustrative purposes. X Focal length scale Lens hood (pg. 273) Mounting index Focal length index Lens cap CPU contacts...
...or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with the mounting mark on the lens aligned with manual priority). Being careful not to prevent dust from the lens and remove the camera body cap. An AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens is removed. qw 2 Attach the ... the lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place. Keeping the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for illustrative purposes. X Focal length scale Lens hood (pg. 273) Mounting index Focal length index Lens cap CPU contacts...
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.... When vibration reduction is panned, vibration reduction applies only to OFF. When the camera is active, the image in both autofocus and manual modes. D Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off when the camera is not secured or when using a monopod. This is charging. To remove the... off by approximately 3 EV at the minimum setting (highest f-number). ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of 105mm (Nikon measurements; effects vary with an aperture ring (pg. 228), lock aperture at a focal length of...
.... When vibration reduction is panned, vibration reduction applies only to OFF. When the camera is active, the image in both autofocus and manual modes. D Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off when the camera is not secured or when using a monopod. This is charging. To remove the... off by approximately 3 EV at the minimum setting (highest f-number). ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of 105mm (Nikon measurements; effects vary with an aperture ring (pg. 228), lock aperture at a focal length of...
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... the focus point will blink red. In face-priority autofocus, the camera sets focus and exposure for wide and normal area autofocus, above. 5 Focus. If the camera is able to "L" when selection is pressed halfway. Manual focus: Use the multi selector to a maximum of the option selected... for example, the subject has looked away), borders will blink green and the monitor Exit may brighten or darken while the camera focuses. 4 Choose ...
... the focus point will blink red. In face-priority autofocus, the camera sets focus and exposure for wide and normal area autofocus, above. 5 Focus. If the camera is able to "L" when selection is pressed halfway. Manual focus: Use the multi selector to a maximum of the option selected... for example, the subject has looked away), borders will blink green and the monitor Exit may brighten or darken while the camera focuses. 4 Choose ...
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...periods, the temperature of field can be displayed in damage to exit live view. 46 To prevent damage to the camera's Exit internal circuits, live view mode is selected. Manual focus: Focus using a tripod, choose On for 4 s or until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. ...the lens focusing ring. 6 s Take the picture. A count-down to live view mode. 7 Exit live view mode, avoid pointing the camera at high speed through frame. The effects of the way down display will turn off. Press the shutter-release button the rest of exposure compensation...
...periods, the temperature of field can be displayed in damage to exit live view. 46 To prevent damage to the camera's Exit internal circuits, live view mode is selected. Manual focus: Focus using a tripod, choose On for 4 s or until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. ...the lens focusing ring. 6 s Take the picture. A count-down to live view mode. 7 Exit live view mode, avoid pointing the camera at high speed through frame. The effects of the way down display will turn off. Press the shutter-release button the rest of exposure compensation...
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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 hMore on Photography (All Modes) This and the following two chapters build on the Tutorial to cover more advanced shooting and playback options.
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... subjects. For stationary subjects. Shutter can only be adjusted automatically (see "Autofocus," below) or manually (pg. 59). With lenses that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), select M/A. Autofocus When the focus mode selector is set to AF, the camera Focus mode selector focuses automatically when the shutter-release h button is pressed halfway. To choose...
... subjects. For stationary subjects. Shutter can only be adjusted automatically (see "Autofocus," below) or manually (pg. 59). With lenses that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), select M/A. Autofocus When the focus mode selector is set to AF, the camera Focus mode selector focuses automatically when the shutter-release h button is pressed halfway. To choose...
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...to be used to M and use manual focus (pg. 59), or use a lens with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases, rotate the focus mode selector to turn the beep speaker on another subject at different distances from the camera. Example: Subject is dominated by ... Setting a3 (Built-in AF-assist illuminator; In these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (J) may be displayed and the camera may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under the conditions listed below. Background objects appear larger than the subject. A Getting Good Results with a...
...to be used to M and use manual focus (pg. 59), or use a lens with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases, rotate the focus mode selector to turn the beep speaker on another subject at different distances from the camera. Example: Subject is dominated by ... Setting a3 (Built-in AF-assist illuminator; In these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (J) may be displayed and the camera may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under the conditions listed below. Background objects appear larger than the subject. A Getting Good Results with a...
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... is pressed. pg. 173). 2 Set the focus selector lock to the "J" position. pg. 173) controls how the camera selects the focus point. Focus Point Selection The camera offers a choice of eleven focus points that together cover a wide area of the center focus point. A See Also Custom...focus point; pg. 174) controls the size of the frame. 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. To enable manual focus-point selection in the frame. 1 Choose single- This allows the multi selector to be ...
... is pressed. pg. 173). 2 Set the focus selector lock to the "J" position. pg. 173) controls how the camera selects the focus point. Focus Point Selection The camera offers a choice of eleven focus points that together cover a wide area of the center focus point. A See Also Custom...focus point; pg. 174) controls the size of the frame. 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. To enable manual focus-point selection in the frame. 1 Choose single- This allows the multi selector to be ...