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...the safety instructions in "For Your Safety" (0 x-xv). Camera Settings The explanations in this manual. Digitutor "Digitutor", a series of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is available from your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to the ...be read before use the product. A This icon marks notes; See page 11 for help on menu items and other pages in this manual assume that default settings are used . To get the most from the following symbols and conventions are used : D This icon marks cautions;...
...the safety instructions in "For Your Safety" (0 x-xv). Camera Settings The explanations in this manual. Digitutor "Digitutor", a series of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is available from your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to the ...be read before use the product. A This icon marks notes; See page 11 for help on menu items and other pages in this manual assume that default settings are used . To get the most from the following symbols and conventions are used : D This icon marks cautions;...
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...Timer and Remote Control Modes 37 Focus ...39 Focus Mode...39 AF-Area Mode ...42 Focus Point Selection ...43 Focus Lock ...44 Manual Focus ...45 Image Quality and Size ...47 Image Quality ...47 Image Size...49 Using the Built-in Flash...50 Flash Mode ...51 ...M Modes 61 Shutter Speed and Aperture 61 Mode P (Programmed Auto 62 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 63 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 64 Mode M (Manual)...65 Exposure ...68 Metering...68 Autoexposure Lock ...69 Exposure Compensation...70 Flash Compensation ...72 Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows 74 Active D-Lighting...74 High...
...Timer and Remote Control Modes 37 Focus ...39 Focus Mode...39 AF-Area Mode ...42 Focus Point Selection ...43 Focus Lock ...44 Manual Focus ...45 Image Quality and Size ...47 Image Quality ...47 Image Size...49 Using the Built-in Flash...50 Flash Mode ...51 ...M Modes 61 Shutter Speed and Aperture 61 Mode P (Programmed Auto 62 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 63 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 64 Mode M (Manual)...65 Exposure ...68 Metering...68 Autoexposure Lock ...69 Exposure Compensation...70 Flash Compensation ...72 Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows 74 Active D-Lighting...74 High...
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Multiple Exposure ...78 White Balance ...81 Fine-Tuning White Balance 83 Preset Manual ...84 Bracketing ...88 Picture Controls...91 Selecting a Picture Control 91 Modifying Picture Controls 92 Creating Custom Picture Controls 95 Sharing Custom Picture Controls 97 Live ...
Multiple Exposure ...78 White Balance ...81 Fine-Tuning White Balance 83 Preset Manual ...84 Bracketing ...88 Picture Controls...91 Selecting a Picture Control 91 Modifying Picture Controls 92 Creating Custom Picture Controls 95 Sharing Custom Picture Controls 97 Live ...
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...charger • Keep dry. A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. • Do not short the charger terminals. A... CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should not be sure it is off and allow the battery to cool. • Discontinue use immediately should be removed with a dry cloth. ...
...charger • Keep dry. A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. • Do not short the charger terminals. A... CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should not be sure it is off and allow the battery to cool. • Discontinue use immediately should be removed with a dry cloth. ...
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... would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). xii Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or...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 at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages ...
... would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). xii Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or...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 at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages ...
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... devices. Ensuring the privacy of such data is prohibited. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual white balance (0 84). SEE http://www.mpegla.com xiv The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country...
... devices. Ensuring the privacy of such data is prohibited. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual white balance (0 84). SEE http://www.mpegla.com xiv The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country...
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You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. X The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 24 12 25 13 14 15 16 17 26 18 27 19 28 20 22 21 29 23 1 Mode dial 3 2 ...
You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. X The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 24 12 25 13 14 15 16 17 26 18 27 19 28 20 22 21 29 23 1 Mode dial 3 2 ...
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...; P-Programmed auto (0 62) and-shoot photography. • S-Shutter-priority auto (0 63) • i Auto (0 26) • A-Aperture-priority auto (0 64) • j Auto (flash off) (0 26) • M-Manual (0 65) X Special Effects Modes Use special effects during shooting. • % Night vision (0 116) • 3 Selective color • g Color sketch (0 117, 120) (0 116, 118) • 1 Silhouette...
...; P-Programmed auto (0 62) and-shoot photography. • S-Shutter-priority auto (0 63) • i Auto (0 26) • A-Aperture-priority auto (0 64) • j Auto (flash off) (0 26) • M-Manual (0 65) X Special Effects Modes Use special effects during shooting. • % Night vision (0 116) • 3 Selective color • g Color sketch (0 117, 120) (0 116, 118) • 1 Silhouette...
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... 2 Aperture (f-number) ...... 64, 65 3 Shutter speed 63, 65 4 Shutter-speed display 6 5 Aperture display 6 6 Auto-area AF indicator .........42 3D-tracking indicator............42 Focus point 43 7 Manual flash indicator....... 164 Flash compensation indicator for optional flash units ... 205 8 Print date indicator 163 9 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 155 10 Multiple exposure indicator 79...
... 2 Aperture (f-number) ...... 64, 65 3 Shutter speed 63, 65 4 Shutter-speed display 6 5 Aperture display 6 6 Auto-area AF indicator .........42 3D-tracking indicator............42 Focus point 43 7 Manual flash indicator....... 164 Flash compensation indicator for optional flash units ... 205 8 Print date indicator 163 9 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 155 10 Multiple exposure indicator 79...
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... cautions on pages x-xi and 214-215 of this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. failure to observe this manual. X Do not attempt to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. Failure to 60°C/140°F. Do not use the battery at battery temperatures from 0°C/32°...
... cautions on pages x-xi and 214-215 of this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. failure to observe this manual. X Do not attempt to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. Failure to 60°C/140°F. Do not use the battery at battery temperatures from 0°C/32°...
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... AF lenses (0 197). 17 Keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for autofocus with autofocus motors. A-M mode switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 18) 3 Attach the lens. Focal length mark Focal length scale ... cap. if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for illustrative purposes is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with manual override). Being careful not to A (autofocus; D Autofocus Autofocus is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR.
... AF lenses (0 197). 17 Keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for autofocus with autofocus motors. A-M mode switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 18) 3 Attach the lens. Focal length mark Focal length scale ... cap. if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for illustrative purposes is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with manual override). Being careful not to A (autofocus; D Autofocus Autofocus is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR.
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... of camera shake on the X image in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of framing the subject and focusing in both autofocus and manual focus modes. wait for example, vibration reduction will be blurred after the shutter is released. When the camera is panned, vibration reduction ...applies only to motion that is not part of 55 mm (Nikon measurements; Vibration reduction is disabled while the built-in a wide arc. When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder may ...
... of camera shake on the X image in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of framing the subject and focusing in both autofocus and manual focus modes. wait for example, vibration reduction will be blurred after the shutter is released. When the camera is panned, vibration reduction ...applies only to motion that is not part of 55 mm (Nikon measurements; Vibration reduction is disabled while the built-in a wide arc. When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder may ...
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...44). If shooting information is pressed halfway. Information display P button 2 Display focus-mode options. Focus can only be adjusted automatically or manually (see "Focus Mode," below). For moving . AF-C Continuousservo AF release button is not displayed in the monitor, press the P button...Single-servo AF For stationary subjects. At default settings, shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 45). 1 Place the cursor in the information display and press J. 39 Focus This section describes the focus options ...
...44). If shooting information is pressed halfway. Information display P button 2 Display focus-mode options. Focus can only be adjusted automatically or manually (see "Focus Mode," below). For moving . AF-C Continuousservo AF release button is not displayed in the monitor, press the P button...Single-servo AF For stationary subjects. At default settings, shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 45). 1 Place the cursor in the information display and press J. 39 Focus This section describes the focus options ...
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... tracking if the subject moves toward or away from the camera. A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases, focus manually (0 45) or use focus lock (0 44) to focus under the conditions listed below. The focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness. To return to...
... tracking if the subject moves toward or away from the camera. A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases, focus manually (0 45) or use focus lock (0 44) to focus under the conditions listed below. The focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness. To return to...
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release button is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will not light: • In live view or during movie recording • During manual focus or if live view, see Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, 0 158). when using release priority in live view is off and continuous-servo ...
release button is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will not light: • In live view or during movie recording • During manual focus or if live view, see Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, 0 158). when using release priority in live view is off and continuous-servo ...
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...-area AF), you can choose from 11 focus points, making it possible to select the center focus point. Focus point 43 Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AF-area modes other than P, S, A, or M are the same color as the background. A 3D-tracking (11 Points...
...-area AF), you can choose from 11 focus points, making it possible to select the center focus point. Focus point 43 Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AF-area modes other than P, S, A, or M are the same color as the background. A 3D-tracking (11 Points...
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... is equipped with the lens. 45 A Selecting Manual Focus with the Camera If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override), manual focus can then be adjusted manually, regardless of the mode selected with an M/A-M or A-M mode switch, slide the switch to MF (manual focus; 0 39). Photographs can be used when... lens focus-mode switch. A-M mode switch M/A-M switch 2 Focus. Focus can also be selected by setting the camera focus mode to M. To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder z is in focus...
... is equipped with the lens. 45 A Selecting Manual Focus with the Camera If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override), manual focus can then be adjusted manually, regardless of the mode selected with an M/A-M or A-M mode switch, slide the switch to MF (manual focus; 0 39). Photographs can be used when... lens focus-mode switch. A-M mode switch M/A-M switch 2 Focus. Focus can also be selected by setting the camera focus mode to M. To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder z is in focus...
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... Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in front of or behind the subject (0 159).
... Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in front of or behind the subject (0 159).
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... degrees of shutter speed and aperture. Use to freeze or blur motion. camera selects shutter speed for best results. camera selects aperture for best results. M Manual (0 65) User controls both foreground and background into focus. User chooses shutter speed;
... degrees of shutter speed and aperture. Use to freeze or blur motion. camera selects shutter speed for best results. camera selects aperture for best results. M Manual (0 65) User controls both foreground and background into focus. User chooses shutter speed;
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... ), adjust shutter speed and aperture. and f5, Reverse indicators; 0 159, 166). If the limits of the exposure metering system are shown in manual exposure mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to hold the shutter open indefinitely for the lens. Shutter speed Aperture Command dial N(E) button Command dial ...3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Mode dial 2 Choose aperture and shutter speed. or over 2 EV 65 Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in the viewfinder and information display.
... ), adjust shutter speed and aperture. and f5, Reverse indicators; 0 159, 166). If the limits of the exposure metering system are shown in manual exposure mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to hold the shutter open indefinitely for the lens. Shutter speed Aperture Command dial N(E) button Command dial ...3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Mode dial 2 Choose aperture and shutter speed. or over 2 EV 65 Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in the viewfinder and information display.