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... Available Mode Combinations 73 About Depth of Field 74 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 75-86 Built-In Speedlight and TIL Flash Modes 76 Ready-Light!Accessory Shoe 77 Flash Sync Mode Features 78-79 Using Built-In Speedlight 80-83 Flash Shooting Distance Range 84 Usable Lenses with Built-In SpeedlighL... 85 Available Flash Sync Mode Combinations 86 MISCELLANEOUS 87-113 Lens Compatibility 88-90 Usable Optional Speedlights 91-93 Optional Accessories 94-95 Camera Care 96-97 Notes on Batteries ...
... Available Mode Combinations 73 About Depth of Field 74 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 75-86 Built-In Speedlight and TIL Flash Modes 76 Ready-Light!Accessory Shoe 77 Flash Sync Mode Features 78-79 Using Built-In Speedlight 80-83 Flash Shooting Distance Range 84 Usable Lenses with Built-In SpeedlighL... 85 Available Flash Sync Mode Combinations 86 MISCELLANEOUS 87-113 Lens Compatibility 88-90 Usable Optional Speedlights 91-93 Optional Accessories 94-95 Camera Care 96-97 Notes on Batteries ...
Instruction Manual
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...Exposure (P. 64)! Focus mode selector (PP. 44-45) Lens release button (P.19) Flash lock-release (P. 80)/ Flash sync mode button (P. 78) Focus area (P. 46)/ AF-Assist Illuminator cancel button (P. 49) Camera strap eyelet Exposure mode dial (P. 10) Self-timer/Remote control button (P. 40/69) ... button (P. 66) Accessory shoe (P. 77) Depth -of-field preview button (P. 68) Remote control sensor (P. 69) Shutter release button (P. 17/24) Camera strap eyelet Aperture (P. 59)/ Exposure Compensation button (P. 61)/ Film rewind button (P. 66) LCD panel (P. 8) Self-timer (P. 40)/ AF-Assist Illuminator...
...Exposure (P. 64)! Focus mode selector (PP. 44-45) Lens release button (P.19) Flash lock-release (P. 80)/ Flash sync mode button (P. 78) Focus area (P. 46)/ AF-Assist Illuminator cancel button (P. 49) Camera strap eyelet Exposure mode dial (P. 10) Self-timer/Remote control button (P. 40/69) ... button (P. 66) Accessory shoe (P. 77) Depth -of-field preview button (P. 68) Remote control sensor (P. 69) Shutter release button (P. 17/24) Camera strap eyelet Aperture (P. 59)/ Exposure Compensation button (P. 61)/ Film rewind button (P. 66) LCD panel (P. 8) Self-timer (P. 40)/ AF-Assist Illuminator...
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... darker at high temperatures and have slower response time at low temperatures. Self-timer (P. 40) Aperture Exposure Compensation (P. 61) Multiple Exposure (P. 64) Battery power (P. 17) Flash sync mode (P. 78/ 80) Frame counter (P. 21)/ Exposure Compensation value (P. 61) Focus area (P. 46) Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 62) • The illustrations are fu lly labeled...
... darker at high temperatures and have slower response time at low temperatures. Self-timer (P. 40) Aperture Exposure Compensation (P. 61) Multiple Exposure (P. 64) Battery power (P. 17) Flash sync mode (P. 78/ 80) Frame counter (P. 21)/ Exposure Compensation value (P. 61) Focus area (P. 46) Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 62) • The illustrations are fu lly labeled...
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Focus area (focus brackets) (P. 30/4r6)-----------W-e-ig-ht-e-d -M-e-te-ri-ng--ar-ea--(P-. 5-8-) Focus indicator (P. 31) Focus area (P. 46) Shutterspeed Flash ready-light (P. 77)/ Flash recommended indication (P. 76/80) Exposure Compensation (P. 61) Electronic analog exposure (P. 59)/Exposure Compensation value display (P. 61) re 9 • Viewfinder display 12mm-dia. reference circle for Center-
Focus area (focus brackets) (P. 30/4r6)-----------W-e-ig-ht-e-d -M-e-te-ri-ng--ar-ea--(P-. 5-8-) Focus indicator (P. 31) Focus area (P. 46) Shutterspeed Flash ready-light (P. 77)/ Flash recommended indication (P. 76/80) Exposure Compensation (P. 61) Electronic analog exposure (P. 59)/Exposure Compensation value display (P. 61) re 9 • Viewfinder display 12mm-dia. reference circle for Center-
Instruction Manual
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... Focus mode AF (autofocus) Focus Area Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority* Exposure metering Six-segment 3D Matrix system Metering* Exposure mode AUTO mode (8 ) Flash sync mode Front-Curtain Sync (~)* '. ~ -"'~ . * Automatically set when AUTO m ,',.:._,./ " n." • ., . ,.
... Focus mode AF (autofocus) Focus Area Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority* Exposure metering Six-segment 3D Matrix system Metering* Exposure mode AUTO mode (8 ) Flash sync mode Front-Curtain Sync (~)* '. ~ -"'~ . * Automatically set when AUTO m ,',.:._,./ " n." • ., . ,.
Instruction Manual
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... or night background.This mode captures all lighting in the scene, including the foreground subject which is illuminated by the flash, and the background. Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically depending on the shutter release opportunity. ..z~ Portrait mode P. 37 Use this mode ... foreground or background is to take portraits.The background is blurred to make other exposure modes. p Auto-Multi Program P. 52 Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically, whi le allowing you to freely take pictures, concentrating only on the subject's brightness-allowing ...
... or night background.This mode captures all lighting in the scene, including the foreground subject which is illuminated by the flash, and the background. Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically depending on the shutter release opportunity. ..z~ Portrait mode P. 37 Use this mode ... foreground or background is to take portraits.The background is blurred to make other exposure modes. p Auto-Multi Program P. 52 Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically, whi le allowing you to freely take pictures, concentrating only on the subject's brightness-allowing ...
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Fully depress the shutter release button to take a picture without the flash , close the Speedlight until it may stop firing to fire, ~ appears without blinking in the viewfinder (when the camera's meter is on). • When you remove your finger from the shutter release button and shutter release button ...is lightly pressed again, the built-in Speedlight pops up in this manner, as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed, flash is canceled ...
Fully depress the shutter release button to take a picture without the flash , close the Speedlight until it may stop firing to fire, ~ appears without blinking in the viewfinder (when the camera's meter is on). • When you remove your finger from the shutter release button and shutter release button ...is lightly pressed again, the built-in Speedlight pops up in this manner, as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed, flash is canceled ...
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... may cause vignetting (a shadow may appear within the frame) (page 85). • Normal Front-Curtain Sync flash mode is used in flash photography using the built-in Speed light, the flash may not reach the peripheral area and may result in a dark picture. • Using CPU Nikkor lenses...8226; Be sure to guide autofocus. For details, see page 78. 35 Various flash sync modes are also available. Check the flash shooting distance range (page 84) and shoot again . • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is automatically activated to remove (or store) the lens hood ...
... may cause vignetting (a shadow may appear within the frame) (page 85). • Normal Front-Curtain Sync flash mode is used in flash photography using the built-in Speed light, the flash may not reach the peripheral area and may result in a dark picture. • Using CPU Nikkor lenses...8226; Be sure to guide autofocus. For details, see page 78. 35 Various flash sync modes are also available. Check the flash shooting distance range (page 84) and shoot again . • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is automatically activated to remove (or store) the lens hood ...
Instruction Manual
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...appears and slowly depress the shutter release button . • Shutter speed and aperture are automatically determined to focus using the flash in ~~ Sports Continuous or iii Landscape mode, the Speedlight does not fire automatically. When using I autofocus. 2 Confirm... gives you want the focus) and lightly press the shutter release button. The camera focuses automatically and focus indicator appears or blinks as follows . • appears: Subject is backlit in Vari-Program, the Flash Sync modes (page 78) automatically change according to the desired Vari-Program, then...
...appears and slowly depress the shutter release button . • Shutter speed and aperture are automatically determined to focus using the flash in ~~ Sports Continuous or iii Landscape mode, the Speedlight does not fire automatically. When using I autofocus. 2 Confirm... gives you want the focus) and lightly press the shutter release button. The camera focuses automatically and focus indicator appears or blinks as follows . • appears: Subject is backlit in Vari-Program, the Flash Sync modes (page 78) automatically change according to the desired Vari-Program, then...
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...page 46). 37 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 '1 I I I I I .~ ..:!...: Portrait mode Use this mode when you 're taking close . To avoid camera shake, use a tripod . • Use of the lens in use. Useful in Speedlight while lightly pressing the shutter release button . ~ : Close-Up mode Use this... the built-in taking a picture of people. To cancel flash , set the flash sync mode to capturing a wide view of the landscape. • In some shooting situations, slow shutter speed is selected . To avoid camera shake, use telephoto zoom position, • For more professional...
...page 46). 37 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 '1 I I I I I .~ ..:!...: Portrait mode Use this mode when you 're taking close . To avoid camera shake, use a tripod . • Use of the lens in use. Useful in Speedlight while lightly pressing the shutter release button . ~ : Close-Up mode Use this... the built-in taking a picture of people. To cancel flash , set the flash sync mode to capturing a wide view of the landscape. • In some shooting situations, slow shutter speed is selected . To avoid camera shake, use telephoto zoom position, • For more professional...
Instruction Manual
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...44) is in up position . rl!: Night Scene mode Use this mode to avoid camera shake. • Continuous shooting is not possible when the built-in Speedlight is automatically activated and the camera continues to Flash Cancel ($) (page 79) or close the built-in the scene, including the foreground ...• Use of ISO 400 or faster film speed is recommended. • A tripod is recommended. • To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. • To cancel flash , set the flash sync mode to focus on the subject without Focus lock (page 50). Also, the shutter is released repeatedly as long as...
...44) is in up position . rl!: Night Scene mode Use this mode to avoid camera shake. • Continuous shooting is not possible when the built-in Speedlight is automatically activated and the camera continues to Flash Cancel ($) (page 79) or close the built-in the scene, including the foreground ...• Use of ISO 400 or faster film speed is recommended. • A tripod is recommended. • To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. • To cancel flash , set the flash sync mode to focus on the subject without Focus lock (page 50). Also, the shutter is released repeatedly as long as...
Instruction Manual
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... 2 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. Recommended for beginner SLR camera users . 8' (AUTO mode) can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as follows : AF Area Mode: Dynamic AF Mode with Slow Sync flash and Rear-Curtain Sync flash cannot be used . Subject Priority (page 46) Metering system...Curtain sync (Normal Sync) (page 78) Check point In 8', Flexible Program , Exposure Compensation, Auto Exposure Bracketing, Multiple Exposure, Slow Sync flash , Red-Eye Reduction with Closest- or G-type Nikkor (page 88). 1 Set the exposure mode dial to ~. • With exposure ...
... 2 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. Recommended for beginner SLR camera users . 8' (AUTO mode) can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as follows : AF Area Mode: Dynamic AF Mode with Slow Sync flash and Rear-Curtain Sync flash cannot be used . Subject Priority (page 46) Metering system...Curtain sync (Normal Sync) (page 78) Check point In 8', Flexible Program , Exposure Compensation, Auto Exposure Bracketing, Multiple Exposure, Slow Sync flash , Red-Eye Reduction with Closest- or G-type Nikkor (page 88). 1 Set the exposure mode dial to ~. • With exposure ...
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... Compensation (page 61), Auto Exposure Bracketing (page 62), Multiple Exposure (page 64), Slow Sync (page 78) or Rear-Curtain Sync (page 78) flash for more complex shooting, use Flexible Program (page 53) , Exposure Compensation (page 61) or Auto Exposure Bracketing (page 62). • P (Auto...-Multi Program) can select functions such as 0- P: Auto-Multi Program The camera automatically controls exposure to achieve correct exposure in Speedlight does not pop up automatically. 52 or G-type Nikkor (page 88) . 1 Set the exposure ...
... Compensation (page 61), Auto Exposure Bracketing (page 62), Multiple Exposure (page 64), Slow Sync (page 78) or Rear-Curtain Sync (page 78) flash for more complex shooting, use Flexible Program (page 53) , Exposure Compensation (page 61) or Auto Exposure Bracketing (page 62). • P (Auto...-Multi Program) can select functions such as 0- P: Auto-Multi Program The camera automatically controls exposure to achieve correct exposure in Speedlight does not pop up automatically. 52 or G-type Nikkor (page 88) . 1 Set the exposure ...
Instruction Manual
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... Program, you lightly press the shutter release button. 2 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot. • When the subject is too dark or backlit, the flash recommended indication ~ blinks in Shutter-Priority Auto or AperturePriority Auto. Use the Speedlight (page 80/92). Flexible Program By rotating Command Dial in i Speedlight (page...
... Program, you lightly press the shutter release button. 2 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot. • When the subject is too dark or backlit, the flash recommended indication ~ blinks in Shutter-Priority Auto or AperturePriority Auto. Use the Speedlight (page 80/92). Flexible Program By rotating Command Dial in i Speedlight (page...
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II ·lo: Select slower shutter speed. is Check point • If - - (Long Time exposure) is too dark or backlit, the flash ! If the warning indication still remains on , use the Speedlight. • If the subject is selected in Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode, select shutter speed ...
II ·lo: Select slower shutter speed. is Check point • If - - (Long Time exposure) is too dark or backlit, the flash ! If the warning indication still remains on , use the Speedlight. • If the subject is selected in Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode, select shutter speed ...
Instruction Manual
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...56 or G-type Nikkor (page 88). ....L.ar.g.e .a.pe.r.tu.re..f/.2..8.1...S.e.t .th.e..e.x.p.o.s.u.r.e.m..o.d.e.d.i.al..to..A.. ....... In flash photography, varying the aperture changes the flash shooting distance (page 84). • A (Aperture-Priority Auto) can sharpen the background and foreground , or... blur the background. When the lens is not set the aperture ring of field (page 74), you to set the desired aperture (lens' minimum to maximum) manually. The camera...
...56 or G-type Nikkor (page 88). ....L.ar.g.e .a.pe.r.tu.re..f/.2..8.1...S.e.t .th.e..e.x.p.o.s.u.r.e.m..o.d.e.d.i.al..to..A.. ....... In flash photography, varying the aperture changes the flash shooting distance (page 84). • A (Aperture-Priority Auto) can sharpen the background and foreground , or... blur the background. When the lens is not set the aperture ring of field (page 74), you to set the desired aperture (lens' minimum to maximum) manually. The camera...
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... bright, one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder and LCD panel. (Over or underexposure value is too dark or backlit, the flash fil recommended indication ~ blinks in the viewfinder.) • H :: Select smaller aperture (larger f-number).
... bright, one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder and LCD panel. (Over or underexposure value is too dark or backlit, the flash fil recommended indication ~ blinks in the viewfinder.) • H :: Select smaller aperture (larger f-number).
Instruction Manual
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The electronic analog exposure display blinks when the subject brightness is beyond the camera's exposure range. (Electronic analog exposure display is too dark or backlit, the flash .recommended indication ~ blinks in the viewfinder. • Set the shutter speed (- - Use the Speedlight (page 80/92). • The Exposure Compensation cannot be set in ...
The electronic analog exposure display blinks when the subject brightness is beyond the camera's exposure range. (Electronic analog exposure display is too dark or backlit, the flash .recommended indication ~ blinks in the viewfinder. • Set the shutter speed (- - Use the Speedlight (page 80/92). • The Exposure Compensation cannot be set in ...
Instruction Manual
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... is minimal. 1 e Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the Auto Exposure Bracketing button to shoot in selected compensated EV values (maximum of the exposure modes, Flash Exposure Bracketing and Auto Exposure Bracketing are simultaneously performed when a Speedlight is useful in selecting one shot out of several shots with bracketed exposures after...
... is minimal. 1 e Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the Auto Exposure Bracketing button to shoot in selected compensated EV values (maximum of the exposure modes, Flash Exposure Bracketing and Auto Exposure Bracketing are simultaneously performed when a Speedlight is useful in selecting one shot out of several shots with bracketed exposures after...
Instruction Manual
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... same output level as the normal Red-Eye Reduction before remote control operation: Lightly press the shutter release button on the camera body before the shutter releases and the flash fires when the shutter is released . • The shutter is released after ) the subject is in two sec.... Focusing in standby mode. 2. Autofocus activated by lightly pressing shutter release button on the camera body while the remote control is standing by signal...
... same output level as the normal Red-Eye Reduction before remote control operation: Lightly press the shutter release button on the camera body before the shutter releases and the flash fires when the shutter is released . • The shutter is released after ) the subject is in two sec.... Focusing in standby mode. 2. Autofocus activated by lightly pressing shutter release button on the camera body while the remote control is standing by signal...