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Nikon Manual Viewer 2 can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store and Google Play. En DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Install the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app on your smartphone or tablet to view Nikon digital camera manuals, anytime, anywhere.
Nikon Manual Viewer 2 can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store and Google Play. En DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Install the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app on your smartphone or tablet to view Nikon digital camera manuals, anytime, anywhere.
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... are used : D This icon marks cautions; A For Your Safety Before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are shown in "For Your Safety" (0 xi-xiv). information that should be read before use the product. information...
... are used : D This icon marks cautions; A For Your Safety Before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are shown in "For Your Safety" (0 xi-xiv). information that should be read before use the product. information...
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... How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode 78 Choosing How the Focus Point Is Selected: AF-Area Mode 82 Focus Point Selection 85 Focus Lock 86 Manual Focus 88 Image Quality and Size 90 Image Quality 90 Image Size 92 Using the Built-in Flash 93 Auto Pop-up Modes 93... Manual Pop-up Modes 95 ISO Sensitivity 99 Interval Timer Photography 101 Remote Control Photography 107 Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control 107 Restoring Default ...
... How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode 78 Choosing How the Focus Point Is Selected: AF-Area Mode 82 Focus Point Selection 85 Focus Lock 86 Manual Focus 88 Image Quality and Size 90 Image Quality 90 Image Size 92 Using the Built-in Flash 93 Auto Pop-up Modes 93... Manual Pop-up Modes 95 ISO Sensitivity 99 Interval Timer Photography 101 Remote Control Photography 107 Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control 107 Restoring Default ...
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... 131 Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows 133 Active D-Lighting 133 High Dynamic Range (HDR 135 White Balance 137 Fine-Tuning White Balance 140 Preset Manual 142 Bracketing 148 Picture Controls 152 Selecting a Picture Control 152 Modifying Picture Controls 154 Creating Custom Picture Controls 158 Sharing Custom Picture Controls 161 Live...
... 131 Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows 133 Active D-Lighting 133 High Dynamic Range (HDR 135 White Balance 137 Fine-Tuning White Balance 140 Preset Manual 142 Bracketing 148 Picture Controls 152 Selecting a Picture Control 152 Modifying Picture Controls 154 Creating Custom Picture Controls 158 Sharing Custom Picture Controls 161 Live...
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... apply only to users in to users in any form, by any means, manuals is accurate and complete, without prior notice. Do not appropriate collection point. Notices • No part of the manuals included • Nikon will not be held liable for any with • This product is designated ...for this symbol or not, are designated separate collection at an for separate collection at any errors or omissions to the • Nikon reserves the right to change ...
... apply only to users in to users in any form, by any means, manuals is accurate and complete, without prior notice. Do not appropriate collection point. Notices • No part of the manuals included • Nikon will not be held liable for any with • This product is designated ...for this symbol or not, are designated separate collection at an for separate collection at any errors or omissions to the • Nikon reserves the right to change ...
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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 (0 146). AVC Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO...
... 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 (0 146). AVC Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO...
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... yourself with camera controls and displays. Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body 67 5 8 4 3 9 19 2 10 1 11 12 13 18 17 16 15 14 1 AF-assist illuminator 81, 250 11 Fn button 265 Self-timer...
... yourself with camera controls and displays. Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body 67 5 8 4 3 9 19 2 10 1 11 12 13 18 17 16 15 14 1 AF-assist illuminator 81, 250 11 Fn button 265 Self-timer...
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The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes. P, S, A, and M Modes: • P-Programmed auto (0 115) • S-Shutter-priority auto (0 117) • A-Aperture-priority auto (0 118) • M-Manual (0 119) Scene Modes (0 54) Special Effects Modes (0 61) Auto Modes: • i Auto (0 38) • j Auto (flash off) (0 38) 4 Introduction
The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes. P, S, A, and M Modes: • P-Programmed auto (0 115) • S-Shutter-priority auto (0 117) • A-Aperture-priority auto (0 118) • M-Manual (0 119) Scene Modes (0 54) Special Effects Modes (0 61) Auto Modes: • i Auto (0 38) • j Auto (flash off) (0 38) 4 Introduction
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The Multi Selector In this manual, operations using the multi selector are represented by 1, 3, 4, and 2 icons. 1: Press the multi selector up J button 4: Press the multi selector left 2: Press the multi selector right 3: Press the multi selector down 12 Introduction
The Multi Selector In this manual, operations using the multi selector are represented by 1, 3, 4, and 2 icons. 1: Press the multi selector up J button 4: Press the multi selector left 2: Press the multi selector right 3: Press the multi selector down 12 Introduction
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... settings and take the photograph. Choose from the screen does not release the shutter. the touch shutter can not be used to focus when MF-manual 3 (touch shutter on) focus-is released when you can refocus at right to position the focus point and focus (autofocus only; Focus locks while your...
... settings and take the photograph. Choose from the screen does not release the shutter. the touch shutter can not be used to focus when MF-manual 3 (touch shutter on) focus-is released when you can refocus at right to position the focus point and focus (autofocus only; Focus locks while your...
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... strap. Battery charging Charging complete A The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xi-xiv and 343-347 of this manual. Insert the battery and plug the charger in about an hour and 50 minutes. If a plug adapter is fully inserted. Introduction 27 First Steps Follow...
... strap. Battery charging Charging complete A The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xi-xiv and 343-347 of this manual. Insert the battery and plug the charger in about an hour and 50 minutes. If a plug adapter is fully inserted. Introduction 27 First Steps Follow...
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Autofocus is unable to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities. Special Effects 61 manual focus can be selected by noise in the form of darkness to focus. A Note Pictures may be used if the camera is available in flash ...
Autofocus is unable to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities. Special Effects 61 manual focus can be selected by noise in the form of darkness to focus. A Note Pictures may be used if the camera is available in flash ...
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Shooting will be displayed in the viewfinder (0 44). A Custom Setting c3 (Self-Timer) For information on Photography 77 More on choosing the duration of the self-timer and the number of shots taken, see Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer; 0 254). A Using the Built-in Flash Before taking a photograph with the flash in modes that require the flash to be raised manually, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to be interrupted if the flash is raised after the self-timer has started.
Shooting will be displayed in the viewfinder (0 44). A Custom Setting c3 (Self-Timer) For information on Photography 77 More on choosing the duration of the self-timer and the number of shots taken, see Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer; 0 254). A Using the Built-in Flash Before taking a photograph with the flash in modes that require the flash to be raised manually, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to be interrupted if the flash is raised after the self-timer has started.
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...stationary, continuousservo autofocus if subject is AF-C Continuousservo AF pressed halfway. Shutter can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 85) or use focus lock to focus to be changed to allow the shutter to recompose photographs after focusing (0 ...86). Shutter can be released if camera is pressed halfway. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 88). 78 More on Photography Focus can only be adjusted automatically or manually (see "Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode," below). Focus locks when AF...
...stationary, continuousservo autofocus if subject is AF-C Continuousservo AF pressed halfway. Shutter can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 85) or use focus lock to focus to be changed to allow the shutter to recompose photographs after focusing (0 ...86). Shutter can be released if camera is pressed halfway. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 88). 78 More on Photography Focus can only be adjusted automatically or manually (see "Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode," below). Focus locks when AF...
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A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases, focus manually (0 88) or use focus lock (0 86) to be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to focus on Photography Example: Subject is ...
A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases, focus manually (0 88) or use focus lock (0 86) to be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to focus on Photography Example: Subject is ...
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.... Number of focus points varies with mode K Dynamic-area AF (21 points) selected: 9-point dynamic-area AF: Choose when there is selected c Single-point AF manually;
.... Number of focus points varies with mode K Dynamic-area AF (21 points) selected: 9-point dynamic-area AF: Choose when there is selected c Single-point AF manually;
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Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is on Photography 85 Focus point More on . Press P to return to select the center focus point. Press J to the ...
Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is on Photography 85 Focus point More on . Press P to return to select the center focus point. Press J to the ...
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A-M mode switch M/A-M mode switch 2 Focus. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus. 88 More on the clear matte field in focus. To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on Photography If the lens is in the viewfinder is equipped with an A-M, M/A-M, or A/M-M mode switch, slide the switch to M. Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when autofocus is not available or does not produce the desired results (0 80). 1 Set the lens focus-mode switch.
A-M mode switch M/A-M mode switch 2 Focus. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus. 88 More on the clear matte field in focus. To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on Photography If the lens is in the viewfinder is equipped with an A-M, M/A-M, or A/M-M mode switch, slide the switch to M. Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when autofocus is not available or does not produce the desired results (0 80). 1 Set the lens focus-mode switch.
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... in focus (the focus point can be selected from any of the focal plane is indicated by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; 0 78). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring... when the subject is not in -focus indicator (I) is 46.5 mm (1.83 in the viewfinder before shooting. A Selecting Manual Focus with the Camera If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override) or A/M (autofocus with the lens. A Focal Plane Position The position of the 39 focus points). Focus can ...
... in focus (the focus point can be selected from any of the focal plane is indicated by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; 0 78). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring... when the subject is not in -focus indicator (I) is 46.5 mm (1.83 in the viewfinder before shooting. A Selecting Manual Focus with the Camera If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override) or A/M (autofocus with the lens. A Focal Plane Position The position of the 39 focus points). Focus can ...
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Keeping the M (Y) button pressed, rotate the command dial until the desired flash mode appears in the information display. + M (Y) button Command dial Information display 3 Take pictures. Manual Pop-up Modes In P, S, A, M, and 0 modes, the flash must be raised manually. Press the M (Y) button to raise the flash. More on Photography 95 M (Y) button 2 Choose a flash mode (P, S, A, and M modes only). The flash will fire whenever a picture is not raised. 1 Raise the flash. The flash will not fire if it is taken.
Keeping the M (Y) button pressed, rotate the command dial until the desired flash mode appears in the information display. + M (Y) button Command dial Information display 3 Take pictures. Manual Pop-up Modes In P, S, A, M, and 0 modes, the flash must be raised manually. Press the M (Y) button to raise the flash. More on Photography 95 M (Y) button 2 Choose a flash mode (P, S, A, and M modes only). The flash will fire whenever a picture is not raised. 1 Raise the flash. The flash will not fire if it is taken.