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En DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Use the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app to view manuals anytime, anywhere on your smartphone or tablet.
En DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Use the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app to view manuals anytime, anywhere on your smartphone or tablet.
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..."For Your Safety" (0 x-xii). A For Your Safety Before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to view Nikon digital camera manuals, anytime, anywhere. Nikon Manual Viewer 2 can be levied by all who use to prevent damage to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they... for the first time, read the safety instructions in this manual. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you for your phone or Internet service provider. Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Install the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app on menu items and other pages in bold...
..."For Your Safety" (0 x-xii). A For Your Safety Before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to view Nikon digital camera manuals, anytime, anywhere. Nikon Manual Viewer 2 can be levied by all who use to prevent damage to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they... for the first time, read the safety instructions in this manual. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you for your phone or Internet service provider. Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Install the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app on menu items and other pages in bold...
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... countries or regions where required; shape depends on country of sale.) DK-26 eyepiece cap (0 23) AN-DC9 strap (0 18) String for any inconvenience this manual) Warranty Purchasers of the lens kit option should confirm that the package contains the following items: BS-1 accessory shoe cover... Df camera BF-1B body cap EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion battery (with terminal cover) MH-24 battery charger (plug adapter supplied in English and Japanese ...
... countries or regions where required; shape depends on country of sale.) DK-26 eyepiece cap (0 23) AN-DC9 strap (0 18) String for any inconvenience this manual) Warranty Purchasers of the lens kit option should confirm that the package contains the following items: BS-1 accessory shoe cover... Df camera BF-1B body cap EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion battery (with terminal cover) MH-24 battery charger (plug adapter supplied in English and Japanese ...
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Table of Contents For Your Safety x Notices...xiii Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera 1 Camera Menus 15 First Steps 18 Basic Photography and Playback 29 Taking Photographs 29 Basic Playback 34 Deleting Unwanted Photographs 35 Exposure Mode 36 P: Programmed Auto 38 S: Shutter-Priority Auto 39 1/3 STEP (Exposure Modes S and M 40 A: Aperture-Priority Auto 41 M: Manual 42 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only 44 Release Mode 46 Choosing a Release Mode 46 Self-Timer Mode 48 Mirror up Mode 50 ii
Table of Contents For Your Safety x Notices...xiii Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera 1 Camera Menus 15 First Steps 18 Basic Photography and Playback 29 Taking Photographs 29 Basic Playback 34 Deleting Unwanted Photographs 35 Exposure Mode 36 P: Programmed Auto 38 S: Shutter-Priority Auto 39 1/3 STEP (Exposure Modes S and M 40 A: Aperture-Priority Auto 41 M: Manual 42 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only 44 Release Mode 46 Choosing a Release Mode 46 Self-Timer Mode 48 Mirror up Mode 50 ii
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Image Recording Options 51 Image Area 51 Image Quality and Size 55 Image Quality 55 Image Size 58 Focus 59 Autofocus 59 Autofocus Mode 59 AF-Area Mode 62 Focus Point Selection 64 Focus Lock 66 Manual Focus 68 ISO Sensitivity 70 The ISO Sensitivity Dial 70 Auto ISO Sensitivity Control 72 Exposure 75 Metering 75 Autoexposure Lock 77 Exposure Compensation 79 iii
Image Recording Options 51 Image Area 51 Image Quality and Size 55 Image Quality 55 Image Size 58 Focus 59 Autofocus 59 Autofocus Mode 59 AF-Area Mode 62 Focus Point Selection 64 Focus Lock 66 Manual Focus 68 ISO Sensitivity 70 The ISO Sensitivity Dial 70 Auto ISO Sensitivity Control 72 Exposure 75 Metering 75 Autoexposure Lock 77 Exposure Compensation 79 iii
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White Balance 81 White Balance Options 81 Fine-Tuning White Balance 84 Choosing a Color Temperature 88 Preset Manual 90 Viewfinder Photography 90 Live View (Spot White Balance 93 Managing Presets 96 Image Enhancement 100 Picture Controls 100 Creating Custom Picture Controls 106 Preserving ...
White Balance 81 White Balance Options 81 Fine-Tuning White Balance 84 Choosing a Color Temperature 88 Preset Manual 90 Viewfinder Photography 90 Live View (Spot White Balance 93 Managing Presets 96 Image Enhancement 100 Picture Controls 100 Creating Custom Picture Controls 106 Preserving ...
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... 172 Focusing in Live View 175 Using the P Button 179 The Live View Display: Live View Photography 180 The Information Display: Live View Photography 182 Manual Focus 183 More on Playback 185 Full-Frame Playback 185 Photo Information 188 Thumbnail Playback 196 Calendar Playback 197 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 199...
... 172 Focusing in Live View 175 Using the P Button 179 The Live View Display: Live View Photography 180 The Information Display: Live View Photography 182 Manual Focus 183 More on Playback 185 Full-Frame Playback 185 Photo Information 188 Thumbnail Playback 196 Calendar Playback 197 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 199...
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... AC Adapter 326 Caring for the Camera 328 Storage 328 Cleaning 328 The Low-Pass Filter 329 "Clean Now 329 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown 330 Manual Cleaning 331 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 335 Exposure Program (Mode P 339 Troubleshooting 340 Battery/Display 340 Shooting 341 Playback 343 Miscellaneous 345...
... AC Adapter 326 Caring for the Camera 328 Storage 328 Cleaning 328 The Low-Pass Filter 329 "Clean Now 329 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown 330 Manual Cleaning 331 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 335 Exposure Program (Mode P 339 Troubleshooting 340 Battery/Display 340 Shooting 341 Playback 343 Miscellaneous 345...
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... or off during thunderstorms. Failure to avoid injury shock. Disable the wireless CD-ROMs containing software or network feature and remove all manuals should not be taken to observe this precaution could interfere with a dry cloth. camera before boarding an aircraft, Playing CD-ROMs ...player could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. follow staff instructions regarding the use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to fire or electric shock. • Dust on audio CD equipment. A Follow the instructions of the plug should...
... or off during thunderstorms. Failure to avoid injury shock. Disable the wireless CD-ROMs containing software or network feature and remove all manuals should not be taken to observe this precaution could interfere with a dry cloth. camera before boarding an aircraft, Playing CD-ROMs ...player could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. follow staff instructions regarding the use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to fire or electric shock. • Dust on audio CD equipment. A Follow the instructions of the plug should...
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...symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Notices for Customers in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be collected separately. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Do not dispose of as...or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals is designated for Customers in Europe CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS...
...symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Notices for Customers in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be collected separately. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Do not dispose of as...or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals is designated for Customers in Europe CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS...
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... from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for preset manual (0 90). Deleted files can sometimes be taken to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of such...
... from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for preset manual (0 90). Deleted files can sometimes be taken to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of such...
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XIntroduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body X 9 10 11 1 1 2 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 14 15 16 17 1 Eyelet for camera strap 10 Power switch 5 2 Exposure compensation dial .......79 11 Shutter-release ...
XIntroduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body X 9 10 11 1 1 2 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 14 15 16 17 1 Eyelet for camera strap 10 Power switch 5 2 Exposure compensation dial .......79 11 Shutter-release ...
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The Exposure Mode Dial To choose from the modes listed below, lift and rotate the exposure mode dial. • P-Programmed auto (0 38) • S -Shutter-priority auto (0 39) • A-Aperture-priority auto (0 41) • M-Manual (0 42) X 6
The Exposure Mode Dial To choose from the modes listed below, lift and rotate the exposure mode dial. • P-Programmed auto (0 38) • S -Shutter-priority auto (0 39) • A-Aperture-priority auto (0 41) • M-Manual (0 42) X 6
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For information on changing the color of exposures remaining 30 Multiple exposure auto gain indicator 152 Manual lens number 166 A Turning the Monitor Off To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button or press the shutter-release button halfway. The ...
For information on changing the color of exposures remaining 30 Multiple exposure auto gain indicator 152 Manual lens number 166 A Turning the Monitor Off To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button or press the shutter-release button halfway. The ...
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...of this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. failure to the charger. Remove and reinsert the battery to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. If the problem persists, cease use the battery at battery temperatures from 0 °C (32 °F) to 15 °...;C (59 °F) and from 45 °C (113 °F) to observe this manual. Do not use immediately and take battery and charger to begin charging again. Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging, confirm...
...of this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. failure to the charger. Remove and reinsert the battery to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. If the problem persists, cease use the battery at battery temperatures from 0 °C (32 °F) to 15 °...;C (59 °F) and from 45 °C (113 °F) to observe this manual. Do not use immediately and take battery and charger to begin charging again. Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging, confirm...
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Attach the lens as shown until it clicks into place 24 Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is an AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition). Remove the X camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap Mounting mark (camera) Align the mounting marks Mounting mark (lens) Rotate the lens as shown. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is removed.
Attach the lens as shown until it clicks into place 24 Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is an AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition). Remove the X camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap Mounting mark (camera) Align the mounting marks Mounting mark (lens) Rotate the lens as shown. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is removed.
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... for best results. Set shutter speed to adjust camera settings. Aperture-priority auto (0 41): User chooses aperture; camera selects aperture for long time-exposures. 36 M Manual (0 42): User controls both foreground and background into focus. Mode Description Programmed auto (0 38): Camera sets shutter speed and aperture # P for optimal exposure. S Shutter-priority...
... for best results. Set shutter speed to adjust camera settings. Aperture-priority auto (0 41): User chooses aperture; camera selects aperture for long time-exposures. 36 M Manual (0 42): User controls both foreground and background into focus. Mode Description Programmed auto (0 38): Camera sets shutter speed and aperture # P for optimal exposure. S Shutter-priority...
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While the exposure meters are on, rotate the subcommand dial to set shutter speed, keep the shutterspeed dial lock release pressed while rotating the shutter-speed dial. Use the exposure indicators to values between the minimum and maximum for the lens; to set aperture to check exposure. # Sub-command dial 1/4000 s-1/2 s 1/3 EV steps (0 40) Flash sync (0 257) Shutter-speed dial Long time-exposures (0 44) 1-4 s (red) 42 M: Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture.
While the exposure meters are on, rotate the subcommand dial to set shutter speed, keep the shutterspeed dial lock release pressed while rotating the shutter-speed dial. Use the exposure indicators to values between the minimum and maximum for the lens; to set aperture to check exposure. # Sub-command dial 1/4000 s-1/2 s 1/3 EV steps (0 40) Flash sync (0 257) Shutter-speed dial Long time-exposures (0 44) 1-4 s (red) 42 M: Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture.
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...of 1/200 s or faster, other than in memory buffer. 46 E Self-timer: Take pictures with an EN-EL14a battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/200 s or faster, remaining settings other settings at default values, and memory remaining in memory... buffer. 2 Average frame rate with an EN-EL14a battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of click made by mirror, which the slightest camera movement can be chosen using Custom ...
...of 1/200 s or faster, other than in memory buffer. 46 E Self-timer: Take pictures with an EN-EL14a battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/200 s or faster, remaining settings other settings at default values, and memory remaining in memory... buffer. 2 Average frame rate with an EN-EL14a battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of click made by mirror, which the slightest camera movement can be chosen using Custom ...
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Focus can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 64) or use autofocus, rotate the focus- The user can be released whether or not subject is in -focus indicator (I) is displayed (focus priority; 0 ... Description Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus-mode selector mode selector to AF. At default settings, shutter can be adjusted automatically (see below) or manually (0 68). Autofocus To use focus lock to focus to subject and adjust focus as necessary. Camera focuses continuously while shutter-release button is pressed halfway...
Focus can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 64) or use autofocus, rotate the focus- The user can be released whether or not subject is in -focus indicator (I) is displayed (focus priority; 0 ... Description Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus-mode selector mode selector to AF. At default settings, shutter can be adjusted automatically (see below) or manually (0 68). Autofocus To use focus lock to focus to subject and adjust focus as necessary. Camera focuses continuously while shutter-release button is pressed halfway...
