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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. En
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... it easier to find the information you for your smartphone or tablet to view Nikon digital camera manuals, anytime, anywhere. Help Use the camera's on-board help on your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Menu items, options, and messages displayed...marks references to the camera. A This icon marks notes; Thank you need, the following symbols and conventions are used : D This icon marks cautions; Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Install the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app on menu items and other pages in "For Your Safety" (0 x-xii). information that should...
... it easier to find the information you for your smartphone or tablet to view Nikon digital camera manuals, anytime, anywhere. Help Use the camera's on-board help on your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Menu items, options, and messages displayed...marks references to the camera. A This icon marks notes; Thank you need, the following symbols and conventions are used : D This icon marks cautions; Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Install the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app on menu items and other pages in "For Your Safety" (0 x-xii). information that should...
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... Controls 100 Creating Custom Picture Controls 106 Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows 110 Active D-Lighting 110 High Dynamic Range (HDR 112 Flash Photography 116 Using a Flash 116 i-TTL Flash Control 124 Flash Modes 125 Flash Compensation 128 FV Lock 130 Other Shooting Options 133 Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings...
... Controls 100 Creating Custom Picture Controls 106 Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows 110 Active D-Lighting 110 High Dynamic Range (HDR 112 Flash Photography 116 Using a Flash 116 i-TTL Flash Control 124 Flash Modes 125 Flash Compensation 128 FV Lock 130 Other Shooting Options 133 Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings...
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Live View Photography 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 ... 199 Protecting Photographs from Deletion 201 Deleting Photographs 203 Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback 203 The Playback Menu 205 Connections 208 Installing ViewNX 2 208 Using ViewNX 2 211 Copy Pictures to the Computer 211 View Pictures 213 Printing Photographs 214 Viewing Photographs on TV 222 v
Live View Photography 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 ... 199 Protecting Photographs from Deletion 201 Deleting Photographs 203 Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback 203 The Playback Menu 205 Connections 208 Installing ViewNX 2 208 Using ViewNX 2 211 Copy Pictures to the Computer 211 View Pictures 213 Printing Photographs 214 Viewing Photographs on TV 222 v
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... f4: Assign Fn Button 263 f5: Assign Preview Button 266 f6: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 267 f7: Customize Command Dials 267 f8: Release Button to Use Dial 269 f9: Slot Empty Release Lock 269 f10: Reverse Indicators 269 f11: Easy Shutter-Speed Shift 270 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 271 Format...
... f4: Assign Fn Button 263 f5: Assign Preview Button 266 f6: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 267 f7: Customize Command Dials 267 f8: Release Button to Use Dial 269 f9: Slot Empty Release Lock 269 f10: Reverse Indicators 269 f11: Easy Shutter-Speed Shift 270 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 271 Format...
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...yourself or to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by a qualified technician. Keep these safety instructions where all warnings before using this Nikon product. ❚❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of the frame A Turn off immediately in the event of Keep the ...the product should be repaired only by the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. The consequences that could result from the when the sun is in explosion or Nikon-authorized service center fire. Should you notice smoke or an Sunlight focused into the...
...yourself or to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by a qualified technician. Keep these safety instructions where all warnings before using this Nikon product. ❚❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of the frame A Turn off immediately in the event of Keep the ...the product should be repaired only by the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. The consequences that could result from the when the sun is in explosion or Nikon-authorized service center fire. Should you notice smoke or an Sunlight focused into the...
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... around the neck of an infant or child could result in injury. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for extended periods may result in lowtemperature burns. Do not transport or store the battery with metal ...not short or disassemble the battery. • Be sure the product is off and allow the battery to cool. • Discontinue use immediately should you are using an AC adapter, be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are on battery power for ...
... around the neck of an infant or child could result in injury. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for extended periods may result in lowtemperature burns. Do not transport or store the battery with metal ...not short or disassemble the battery. • Be sure the product is off and allow the battery to cool. • Discontinue use immediately should you are using an AC adapter, be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are on battery power for ...
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... metal parts of wireless devices. due to broken glass and to • Do not use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to -AC inverters. When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use with product regulations. Disable the wireless CD-ROMs containing software or network feature and...
... metal parts of wireless devices. due to broken glass and to • Do not use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to -AC inverters. When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use with product regulations. Disable the wireless CD-ROMs containing software or network feature and...
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...; Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from the use of this product. • While every effort has been made to ensure that electrical and electronic equipment is to be held liable ...for separate collection at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be collected separately. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local...
...; Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from the use of this product. • While every effort has been made to ensure that electrical and electronic equipment is to be held liable ...for separate collection at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be collected separately. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local...
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...harmful interference in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. This CAUTIONS equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by by one or more of the FCC rules. If this device that void the user's ... Modifications radio frequency energy and, if not installed The FCC requires the user to be notified and used in a residential installation. xiv interference by Nikon for your equipment. installation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been...
...harmful interference in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. This CAUTIONS equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by by one or more of the FCC rules. If this device that void the user's ... Modifications radio frequency energy and, if not installed The FCC requires the user to be notified and used in a residential installation. xiv interference by Nikon for your equipment. installation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been...
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Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of empty sky). Ensuring the privacy of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or ...image data. Be sure to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. xv Care should be recovered 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 ...
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of empty sky). Ensuring the privacy of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or ...image data. Be sure to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. xv Care should be recovered 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 ...
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...reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by a company. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, ...highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are stamped "Sample." The use this product for business use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could damage ...
...reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by a company. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, ...highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are stamped "Sample." The use this product for business use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could damage ...
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....nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in your Nikon digital camera are particularly recommended if the camera is used with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), ... that may be available from product malfunction. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by Nikon specifically for use with your area. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two...
....nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in your Nikon digital camera are particularly recommended if the camera is used with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), ... that may be available from product malfunction. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by Nikon specifically for use with your area. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two...
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7 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 8 9 X 10 1 Sub-command dial 267 6 Power connector cover 326 2 Pv button 7 CPU contacts Using the Pv 8 Lens mount 24 button 41, 174, 266 9 AF coupling 3 Fn button 10 Tripod socket Using the Fn button 263 11 Body cap 24, 324 4 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 19 5 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch 19 3
7 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 8 9 X 10 1 Sub-command dial 267 6 Power connector cover 326 2 Pv button 7 CPU contacts Using the Pv 8 Lens mount 24 button 41, 174, 266 9 AF coupling 3 Fn button 10 Tripod socket Using the Fn button 263 11 Body cap 24, 324 4 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 19 5 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch 19 3
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... Help 15 9 Viewfinder eyepiece 23 Protect 201 10 Viewfinder 28 White balance 82 11 Diopter adjustment control......... 28 6 X/T button 12 A button Playback zoom in 199 Using the AE/AF lock Image quality/size 56, 58 button 66, 77, 267 4
... Help 15 9 Viewfinder eyepiece 23 Protect 201 10 Viewfinder 28 White balance 82 11 Diopter adjustment control......... 28 6 X/T button 12 A button Playback zoom in 199 Using the AE/AF lock Image quality/size 56, 58 button 66, 77, 267 4
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...page 179, or see page 290 for the highlighted item. Tool tips can press the P button to view options for information on using the P button to frequently-used settings in the information display. X 1 234 5 1 Shooting menu bank 236 2 High ISO noise reduction ...........242 3 Active D-...on displaying the retouch options during viewfinder and live view photography. Highlight items P button using Custom Setting d4 (Screen Tips; 0 254). During viewfinder photography, you can be turned off using the multi selector and press J to change the settings listed at the bottom of...
...page 179, or see page 290 for the highlighted item. Tool tips can press the P button to view options for information on using the P button to frequently-used settings in the information display. X 1 234 5 1 Shooting menu bank 236 2 High ISO noise reduction ...........242 3 Active D-...on displaying the retouch options during viewfinder and live view photography. Highlight items P button using Custom Setting d4 (Screen Tips; 0 254). During viewfinder photography, you can be turned off using the multi selector and press J to change the settings listed at the bottom of...
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G button 3 Select a menu. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to Select highlighted item previous menu or display sub-menu Move cursor down X Follow the steps below to navigate the camera menus. ❚❚ Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Press the G button to display the menus. 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to select the desired menu. 16
G button 3 Select a menu. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to Select highlighted item previous menu or display sub-menu Move cursor down X Follow the steps below to navigate the camera menus. ❚❚ Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Press the G button to display the menus. 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to select the desired menu. 16
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... °F). X Charge the Battery The camera is fully inserted, then insert the battery and plug the charger in the supplied MH-24 battery charger before use.
... °F). X Charge the Battery The camera is fully inserted, then insert the battery and plug the charger in the supplied MH-24 battery charger before use.
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... displayed in the control panel and viewfinder. A No Memory Card If the camera is fully inserted (w). The latch locks the battery in the orientation shown (q), using the battery to keep the battery latch pressed to OFF. Insert the Battery and a Memory Card Before inserting batteries or memory cards, rotate the power...
... displayed in the control panel and viewfinder. A No Memory Card If the camera is fully inserted (w). The latch locks the battery in the orientation shown (q), using the battery to keep the battery latch pressed to OFF. Insert the Battery and a Memory Card Before inserting batteries or memory cards, rotate the power...
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...about eight times a second) during charging. X Do not short the charger terminals; Failure to 60 °C (140 °F). 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...below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F); Remove and reinsert the battery to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. failure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in overheating and damage to observe this manual. failure to ...
...about eight times a second) during charging. X Do not short the charger terminals; Failure to 60 °C (140 °F). 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...below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F); Remove and reinsert the battery to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. failure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in overheating and damage to observe this manual. failure to ...
