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NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction 167 High ISO NR ...168 Active Folder ...169 Multiple Exposure ...170 Movie setting ...170 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 171 A: Reset Custom Settings 172 a: Autofocus ...173 a1: AF-area Mode...173 a2: Center Focus Point 174 a3: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator 174 a4: AF Point Illumination 175 a5: Focus Point Wrap-Around 175 a6: AE-L/AF-L for MB-D80 176 a7: Live View Autofocus 176 b: Metering/Exposure...177 b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl 177...
NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction 167 High ISO NR ...168 Active Folder ...169 Multiple Exposure ...170 Movie setting ...170 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 171 A: Reset Custom Settings 172 a: Autofocus ...173 a1: AF-area Mode...173 a2: Center Focus Point 174 a3: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator 174 a4: AF Point Illumination 175 a5: Focus Point Wrap-Around 175 a6: AE-L/AF-L for MB-D80 176 a7: Live View Autofocus 176 b: Metering/Exposure...177 b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl 177...
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... 97 10 "Beep" indicator 180 White balance color temperature 99 11 GPS connection indicator 124 White balance preset number 100 12 Release mode 64 Number of shots in bracketing 13 Aperture (f-number) sequence 92 Aperture-priority auto 82 2 Battery indicator 34 Manual exposure mode 83 3 Flash mode 71 Bracketing increment 4 Image size 63 AE/flash bracketing 92 5 Image quality 62 White balance bracketing 191 6 White balance fine-tuning indicator........97 Bracketing programs 264 7 White balance 95 14 Color temperature 99 A Large-Capacity Memory Cards When enough...
... 97 10 "Beep" indicator 180 White balance color temperature 99 11 GPS connection indicator 124 White balance preset number 100 12 Release mode 64 Number of shots in bracketing 13 Aperture (f-number) sequence 92 Aperture-priority auto 82 2 Battery indicator 34 Manual exposure mode 83 3 Flash mode 71 Bracketing increment 4 Image size 63 AE/flash bracketing 92 5 Image quality 62 White balance bracketing 191 6 White balance fine-tuning indicator........97 Bracketing programs 264 7 White balance 95 14 Color temperature 99 A Large-Capacity Memory Cards When enough...
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...91 4 Aperture (f-number) 24 Exposure compensation indicator ...........90 Aperture priority auto 82 25 Multiple exposure indicator 121 Manual exposure mode 83 26 Bracketing indicator Bracketing increment AE/flash bracketing 92 AE/flash bracketing 92 White balance bracketing 191 White balance bracketing 191 ADL bracketing 193 Bracketing programs 264 27 Active D-Lighting bracketing amount ... 193 5 Release mode 64 28 Image comment indicator 205 6 Continuous shooting speed 64, 182 29 Autofocus mode 54 7 Remote control mode indicator 68 Self-timer mode indicator 66 30...
...91 4 Aperture (f-number) 24 Exposure compensation indicator ...........90 Aperture priority auto 82 25 Multiple exposure indicator 121 Manual exposure mode 83 26 Bracketing indicator Bracketing increment AE/flash bracketing 92 AE/flash bracketing 92 White balance bracketing 191 White balance bracketing 191 ADL bracketing 193 Bracketing programs 264 27 Active D-Lighting bracketing amount ... 193 5 Release mode 64 28 Image comment indicator 205 6 Continuous shooting speed 64, 182 29 Autofocus mode 54 7 Remote control mode indicator 68 Self-timer mode indicator 66 30...
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Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus. Focusing manually with the focus-mode selector set to M. 59 Focus-mode selector To focus manually, adjust the lens focusing ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in this manual for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when autofocus does not produce the desired results (pg...
Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus. Focusing manually with the focus-mode selector set to M. 59 Focus-mode selector To focus manually, adjust the lens focusing ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in this manual for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when autofocus does not produce the desired results (pg...
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... settings, including shutter speed and aperture, metering, flash compensation, and white balance. Shutter Speed and Aperture 78 Mode P (Programmed Auto 80 t Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 81 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 82 Mode M (Manual)...83 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only 85 Exposure ...87 Metering...87 Autoexposure Lock (P, S, and A Modes Only 88 Exposure Compensation ...90 Flash Compensation ...91 Exposure and Flash Bracketing 92 White Balance ...95 Fine-Tuning White Balance...97 Choosing a Color Temperature 99 Preset Manual...100 Picture Controls ...108 Selecting Nikon Picture...
... settings, including shutter speed and aperture, metering, flash compensation, and white balance. Shutter Speed and Aperture 78 Mode P (Programmed Auto 80 t Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 81 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 82 Mode M (Manual)...83 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only 85 Exposure ...87 Metering...87 Autoexposure Lock (P, S, and A Modes Only 88 Exposure Compensation ...90 Flash Compensation ...91 Exposure and Flash Bracketing 92 White Balance ...95 Fine-Tuning White Balance...97 Choosing a Color Temperature 99 Preset Manual...100 Picture Controls ...108 Selecting Nikon Picture...
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... long time-exposure photographs of "&", select delayed remote or quick-response remote mode after choosing the shutter speed (pg. 64). 85 Note that noise may be used for the Long exp. NR option in long exposures; Optional ML-L3 remote control required (pg. 241). Mode dial 3 Choose a shutter speed. Shutter opens when shutter-release button on a stable, level surface. Press the shutter-release button halfway to M. For a shutter speed of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. t 1 Ready the camera...
... long time-exposure photographs of "&", select delayed remote or quick-response remote mode after choosing the shutter speed (pg. 64). 85 Note that noise may be used for the Long exp. NR option in long exposures; Optional ML-L3 remote control required (pg. 241). Mode dial 3 Choose a shutter speed. Shutter opens when shutter-release button on a stable, level surface. Press the shutter-release button halfway to M. For a shutter speed of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. t 1 Ready the camera...
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... a multiple exposure before the specified number of recording and camera orientation) is for the first shot in the shooting menu while a multiple exposure is in the setup menu can not be created from the exposures recorded to shooting menu options other than White balance, and the Lock mirror up for cleaning and Image Dust Off ref photo options in effect, memory cards can not be formatted, changes can not used to record multiple exposures. The information listed in the playback photo information display (including date...
... a multiple exposure before the specified number of recording and camera orientation) is for the first shot in the shooting menu while a multiple exposure is in the setup menu can not be created from the exposures recorded to shooting menu options other than White balance, and the Lock mirror up for cleaning and Image Dust Off ref photo options in effect, memory cards can not be formatted, changes can not used to record multiple exposures. The information listed in the playback photo information display (including date...
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...) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; To print selected JPEG pictures on a PictBridge printer via direct USB connection in P, S, A, and M modes, set (DPOF) (pg. 157). • Take the camera memory card to a developer or digital printer center. If the printer supports DPOF (pg. 274), photographs can be selected for printing using Print set Color space to sRGB (pg. 167). 150 pg. 240). When taking...
...) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; To print selected JPEG pictures on a PictBridge printer via direct USB connection in P, S, A, and M modes, set (DPOF) (pg. 157). • Take the camera memory card to a developer or digital printer center. If the printer supports DPOF (pg. 274), photographs can be selected for printing using Print set Color space to sRGB (pg. 167). 150 pg. 240). When taking...
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Display Mode Choose the information available in photo information display. to select the option for Auto image rotation (pg. 205) will be displayed by pressing K button. Shooting data pages (including camera name, metering, exposure, focal Data length, white balance, and image options) appear in the playback photo information display (pg. 129). Pictmotion Create and view slide shows with Off selected for the photo information display. RGB histogram Red, green, and blue histograms are displayed in the monitor after shooting. Off...
Display Mode Choose the information available in photo information display. to select the option for Auto image rotation (pg. 205) will be displayed by pressing K button. Shooting data pages (including camera name, metering, exposure, focal Data length, white balance, and image options) appear in the playback photo information display (pg. 129). Pictmotion Create and view slide shows with Off selected for the photo information display. RGB histogram Red, green, and blue histograms are displayed in the monitor after shooting. Off...
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... measuring preset white balance. Choose Disable where wireless devices are used). Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. 208 Choose Enable to upload JPEG images taken with the current battery since Pic. Battery Info View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera (if the camera is powered by an optional MB-D80 battery pack containing two EN-EL3e batteries, information for each battery will be sure that Eye-Fi g card firmware has been updated to the...
... measuring preset white balance. Choose Disable where wireless devices are used). Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. 208 Choose Enable to upload JPEG images taken with the current battery since Pic. Battery Info View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera (if the camera is powered by an optional MB-D80 battery pack containing two EN-EL3e batteries, information for each battery will be sure that Eye-Fi g card firmware has been updated to the...
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... AF-assist illumination for all focus points; If the Speedlight supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System, refer to 400), aperture is used for detailed instructions. Fill flash is automatically selected if the flash mode is attached. If the flash-ready indicator blinks for aperture will fire whenever a photograph is attached with the following flash modes are available: • i, k, and n modes: Fill flash and red-eye reduction. When used with AF lenses with the flash unit...
... AF-assist illumination for all focus points; If the Speedlight supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System, refer to 400), aperture is used for detailed instructions. Fill flash is automatically selected if the flash mode is attached. If the flash-ready indicator blinks for aperture will fire whenever a photograph is attached with the following flash modes are available: • i, k, and n modes: Fill flash and red-eye reduction. When used with AF lenses with the flash unit...
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... removed from the low-pass filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (pg. 244), the filter can be cleaned manually as described below J (60%), turn the camera off and insert a fully-charged EN-EL3e battery or connect an optional EH-5a or EH-5 AC adapter. 2 Remove the lens. A reliable power source is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Turn the camera off and remove the lens. 3 Select Lock mirror up for cleaning in the setup menu...
... removed from the low-pass filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (pg. 244), the filter can be cleaned manually as described below J (60%), turn the camera off and insert a fully-charged EN-EL3e battery or connect an optional EH-5a or EH-5 AC adapter. 2 Remove the lens. A reliable power source is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Turn the camera off and remove the lens. 3 Select Lock mirror up for cleaning in the setup menu...
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... focus point mode. • Press shutter-release button halfway to turn on. Illuminator - may become hot with shutter speed set to NEF (RAW). 62 • Unlock focus selector lock. 56 • Auto-area selected for lamp to cool down. • Replace battery in viewfinder. wait for AF-area mode: choose another mode. 41 • AF-assist lamp does not light for Custom Setting a3 (Built-in AF-A mode. Image size can not be changed. Photos are out of focus. • Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use ; Focus...
... focus point mode. • Press shutter-release button halfway to turn on. Illuminator - may become hot with shutter speed set to NEF (RAW). 62 • Unlock focus selector lock. 56 • Auto-area selected for lamp to cool down. • Replace battery in viewfinder. wait for AF-area mode: choose another mode. 41 • AF-assist lamp does not light for Custom Setting a3 (Built-in AF-A mode. Image size can not be changed. Photos are out of focus. • Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use ; Focus...
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...: rotate camera mode dial to M. • Mode dial rotated to match light source. • Adjust Set Picture Control settings. 95 108 Can not measure white balance. Reddish areas appear in Reddish areas and uneven textures may appear in use. when shooting at all modes. - n 252 Some options are not available in mode M: choose new shutter speed. Shooting (P, S, A, M) Problem Solution Page • Flash is charging. 40 Shutter-release disabled. • Non-CPU lens is in flash. 73 continuous shooting mode. time-exposures. Turn long exposure noise reduction on...
...: rotate camera mode dial to M. • Mode dial rotated to match light source. • Adjust Set Picture Control settings. 95 108 Can not measure white balance. Reddish areas appear in Reddish areas and uneven textures may appear in use. when shooting at all modes. - n 252 Some options are not available in mode M: choose new shutter speed. Shooting (P, S, A, M) Problem Solution Page • Flash is charging. 40 Shutter-release disabled. • Non-CPU lens is in flash. 73 continuous shooting mode. time-exposures. Turn long exposure noise reduction on...
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...File can be displayed. If card is not formatted. Unable to be played All images are - File has been created File does not contain n image data. - back until another card. (, ) (blinks) Error accessing memory card. • Check that card is corrupt. 256 Insert memory card. 29 Release shutter. if underexposed, adjust settings and try again. 128 n (blinks) j (blinks) Memory insufficient to record further photos at least one image to create new Delete files or insert new 29, folder. Indicator Control panel/ Monitor viewfinder Problem...
...File can be displayed. If card is not formatted. Unable to be played All images are - File has been created File does not contain n image data. - back until another card. (, ) (blinks) Error accessing memory card. • Check that card is corrupt. 256 Insert memory card. 29 Release shutter. if underexposed, adjust settings and try again. 128 n (blinks) j (blinks) Memory insufficient to record further photos at least one image to create new Delete files or insert new 29, folder. Indicator Control panel/ Monitor viewfinder Problem...
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...;2 Custom settings 4 a2: Center focus point a3: Built-in each mode: ijk l m no P S A M Set Picture Control Image quality 1 Image size 1 White balance 1 Shooting menu ISO sensitivity settings 1 Active D-Lighting Color space Long exp. Appendix The Appendix covers the following topics: • Available Settings and Defaults 258 • Memory Card Capacity ...262 • Exposure Program ...263 • Bracketing Programs ...264 • Flash Control...265 • Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash 265 • Aperture, Sensitivity...
...;2 Custom settings 4 a2: Center focus point a3: Built-in each mode: ijk l m no P S A M Set Picture Control Image quality 1 Image size 1 White balance 1 Shooting menu ISO sensitivity settings 1 Active D-Lighting Color space Long exp. Appendix The Appendix covers the following topics: • Available Settings and Defaults 258 • Memory Card Capacity ...262 • Exposure Program ...263 • Bracketing Programs ...264 • Flash Control...265 • Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash 265 • Aperture, Sensitivity...
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...not function. Can be used in steps of f/5.6 or faster. scene modes (k portrait; Lens Compatible lenses Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Release Release mode Frame advance rate Self-timer Exposure Metering Metering method Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 °F) Exposure meter coupling Mode Exposure compensation Exposure bracketing Flash bracketing White balance n bracketing ADL bracketing Exposure lock • DX AF Nikkor: All functions supported • Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported (PC Micro-Nikkor does not support some functions). programmed auto with...
...not function. Can be used in steps of f/5.6 or faster. scene modes (k portrait; Lens Compatible lenses Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Release Release mode Frame advance rate Self-timer Exposure Metering Metering method Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 °F) Exposure meter coupling Mode Exposure compensation Exposure bracketing Flash bracketing White balance n bracketing ADL bracketing Exposure lock • DX AF Nikkor: All functions supported • Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported (PC Micro-Nikkor does not support some functions). programmed auto with...
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..., 136 Camera Control Pro 2, 148, 240 Center focus point, 174 Center-weighted area, 9, 178 CL mode shooting speed, 182 Clean image sensor, 244 Clock, 27, 204 battery, 28, 204 CLS, 233 Color balance, 216 Color space, 167 Adobe RGB, 167 sRGB, 167 Color temperature, 99 Computer, 148 Control Panel, 7 CPU contacts, 228 CPU lens, 26, 229 Creative Lighting System, 233 Custom Settings, 171 Customize command dials, 201 D Date and time, 27, 204 Daylight saving time, 27, 204 DCF version...
..., 136 Camera Control Pro 2, 148, 240 Center focus point, 174 Center-weighted area, 9, 178 CL mode shooting speed, 182 Clean image sensor, 244 Clock, 27, 204 battery, 28, 204 CLS, 233 Color balance, 216 Color space, 167 Adobe RGB, 167 sRGB, 167 Color temperature, 99 Computer, 148 Control Panel, 7 CPU contacts, 228 CPU lens, 26, 229 Creative Lighting System, 233 Custom Settings, 171 Customize command dials, 201 D Date and time, 27, 204 Daylight saving time, 27, 204 DCF version...
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... type G, 228 VR switch, 25 Lens mount, 3, 60 Live view, 43, 50, 176 Live view autofocus, 176 Face priority, 176 Normal area, 176 Wide area, 176 Lock mirror up for cleaning, 246 Long exp. NR, 167 Long time-exposure with remote control, 85 M M (Image size), 63 Magenta, 97, 216 Manage Picture Control, 113 Manual, 45, 59, 83 Manual focus, 45, 59 Matrix, 87 MB-D80, 184, 208, 239 MB-D80 battery type, 184 Memory buffer, 38, 64 Memory card...
... type G, 228 VR switch, 25 Lens mount, 3, 60 Live view, 43, 50, 176 Live view autofocus, 176 Face priority, 176 Normal area, 176 Wide area, 176 Lock mirror up for cleaning, 246 Long exp. NR, 167 Long time-exposure with remote control, 85 M M (Image size), 63 Magenta, 97, 216 Manage Picture Control, 113 Manual, 45, 59, 83 Manual focus, 45, 59 Matrix, 87 MB-D80, 184, 208, 239 MB-D80 battery type, 184 Memory buffer, 38, 64 Memory card...
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... Nikon Transfer, 148, 149 No memory card?, 201 O OK button (shooting mode), 196 Optional flash, 185 Overview data, 134 P Photo info, 129, 163 PictBridge, 150, 274 Pictmotion, 141 Picture angle, 228 Picture Controls, 108 Playback, 48, 128 calendar, 136 folder, 162 full-frame, 128 information, 129, 163 menu, 160 Pictmotion, 141 slide show, 143 thumbnail, 135 zoom, 138 Playback folder, 162 Preset Manual, 100 Print (DPOF), 153 Border, 155 Page size...
... Nikon Transfer, 148, 149 No memory card?, 201 O OK button (shooting mode), 196 Optional flash, 185 Overview data, 134 P Photo info, 129, 163 PictBridge, 150, 274 Pictmotion, 141 Picture angle, 228 Picture Controls, 108 Playback, 48, 128 calendar, 136 folder, 162 full-frame, 128 information, 129, 163 menu, 160 Pictmotion, 141 slide show, 143 thumbnail, 135 zoom, 138 Playback folder, 162 Preset Manual, 100 Print (DPOF), 153 Border, 155 Page size...