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....html Where to do but don't know the function name? viii-xiii i The Q&A Index ➜ pp. pp. 250-254 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for details. iv-vii Know what you want to Find It Find what you 're looking for help feature for from: i The Table of "watch... and learn" manuals in the control panel, viewfinder, or monitor, find the solution here. xiv). Find the solution here. Help Use the camera's on-board help on menu items and other topics. i Troubleshooting ➜...
....html Where to do but don't know the function name? viii-xiii i The Q&A Index ➜ pp. pp. 250-254 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for details. iv-vii Know what you want to Find It Find what you 're looking for help feature for from: i The Table of "watch... and learn" manuals in the control panel, viewfinder, or monitor, find the solution here. xiv). Find the solution here. Help Use the camera's on-board help on menu items and other topics. i Troubleshooting ➜...
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..., copying pictures to a computer, and printing pictures) ❏ Software Installation Guide ❏ Software Suite CD-ROM ❏ Registration card (U. A. Memory cards are sold separately. ❏ D90 digital camera ❏ Body cap (pg. 3) (pp. 3, 240) ❏ BM-10 LCD monitor ❏ DK-5 eyepiece cap cover (pg. 17) (pg. 17) ❏ EN-EL3e rechargeable...
..., copying pictures to a computer, and printing pictures) ❏ Software Installation Guide ❏ Software Suite CD-ROM ❏ Registration card (U. A. Memory cards are sold separately. ❏ D90 digital camera ❏ Body cap (pg. 3) (pp. 3, 240) ❏ BM-10 LCD monitor ❏ DK-5 eyepiece cap cover (pg. 17) (pg. 17) ❏ EN-EL3e rechargeable...
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... and the SDHC logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. ii information that should be read before using the camera. A This icon marks notes; HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks. Microsoft, Windows and Windows ... or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of the SD Card Association. A Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are...
... and the SDHC logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. ii information that should be read before using the camera. A This icon marks notes; HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks. Microsoft, Windows and Windows ... or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of the SD Card Association. A Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are...
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...get more shots can I use the monitor as a viewfinder? Using the menus How do I control how photos are available for my camera? Number of exposures remaining How much charge does the battery have left? Recording movies Can I remove dust from the low-pass filter protecting... Error messages and displays How many more information on a menu? Self timer, remote control What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I clean the camera or lens? Exposure What do with this card? Accessories What memory cards can I do I use ? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for...
...get more shots can I use the monitor as a viewfinder? Using the menus How do I control how photos are available for my camera? Number of exposures remaining How much charge does the battery have left? Recording movies Can I remove dust from the low-pass filter protecting... Error messages and displays How many more information on a menu? Self timer, remote control What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I clean the camera or lens? Exposure What do with this card? Accessories What memory cards can I do I use ? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for...
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... I keep the shutter speed and aperture displays from beeping? How do I change the self timer delay? How do I adjust monitor brightness? How do I keep the camera from turning off? How do I set the clock? Can I display a framing grid in a different language? How do I turn off the light on the front of...
... I keep the shutter speed and aperture displays from beeping? How do I change the self timer delay? How do I adjust monitor brightness? How do I keep the camera from turning off? How do I set the clock? Can I display a framing grid in a different language? How do I turn off the light on the front of...
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... exposure? Can I shoot a self-portrait? How do I freeze or blur moving objects? Can I improve image quality? Can I control how the camera focuses? How do I take pictures without the flash? How do I blur background details? Can I change the composition after focusing? Key phrase See ...quickly? Can I focus on the memory card? How do I make a time exposure? How do I take photos at a reduced size for this camera? Is there a remote control for e-mail? Can the flash fire automatically when needed? Can I create a multiple exposure? Can I keep the flash...
... exposure? Can I shoot a self-portrait? How do I freeze or blur moving objects? Can I improve image quality? Can I control how the camera focuses? How do I take pictures without the flash? How do I blur background details? Can I change the composition after focusing? Key phrase See ...quickly? Can I focus on the memory card? How do I make a time exposure? How do I take photos at a reduced size for this camera? Is there a remote control for e-mail? Can the flash fire automatically when needed? Can I create a multiple exposure? Can I keep the flash...
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...the date on my photographs? How do I crop photographs on TV? Red-eye correction Can I print photographs? Monochrome Can I use the camera to a computer Printing photographs Printing via USB Can I view my photos in shadows? Image overlay Can I create a copy with the ... Can I create a monochrome copy of red eye? Can I compare retouched copies with different colors? Fisheye Can I zoom in on the camera? Filter effects How do I adjust existing colors? How do I copy photos to retouch photographs? Viewing and Retouching Photographs Question Key phrase Can...
...the date on my photographs? How do I crop photographs on TV? Red-eye correction Can I print photographs? Monochrome Can I use the camera to a computer Printing photographs Printing via USB Can I view my photos in shadows? Image overlay Can I create a copy with the ... Can I create a monochrome copy of red eye? Can I compare retouched copies with different colors? Fisheye Can I zoom in on the camera? Filter effects How do I adjust existing colors? How do I copy photos to retouch photographs? Viewing and Retouching Photographs Question Key phrase Can...
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...Viewfinder...9 The Shooting Information Display 10 The Command Dials ...13 Attaching the AN-DC1 Camera Strap 17 The BM-10 Monitor Cover 17 The DK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup 17 Camera Menus...18 Using Camera Menus ...19 Help ...21 First Steps ...22 Charge the Battery ...22 Insert the...Focus ...32 Basic Photography and Playback 33 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 34 Step 1: Turn the Camera On 34 Step 2: Choose Shooting and Focus Modes 36 Step 3: Check Camera Settings 36 Step 4: Frame the Photograph 37 Step 5: Focus ...38 Step 6: Shoot ...39 Creative Photography (Scene Modes...
...Viewfinder...9 The Shooting Information Display 10 The Command Dials ...13 Attaching the AN-DC1 Camera Strap 17 The BM-10 Monitor Cover 17 The DK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup 17 Camera Menus...18 Using Camera Menus ...19 Help ...21 First Steps ...22 Charge the Battery ...22 Insert the...Focus ...32 Basic Photography and Playback 33 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 34 Step 1: Turn the Camera On 34 Step 2: Choose Shooting and Focus Modes 36 Step 3: Check Camera Settings 36 Step 4: Frame the Photograph 37 Step 5: Focus ...38 Step 6: Shoot ...39 Creative Photography (Scene Modes...
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Picture Controls...108 Selecting Nikon Picture Controls 109 Modifying Existing Picture Controls 110 Creating Custom Picture Controls 113 Sharing Custom Picture Controls 115 Managing Custom Picture Controls 117 Active D-...Shows...143 Connections 145 Viewing Photographs on TV 146 Standard Definition Devices 146 High-Definition Devices...147 Connecting to a Computer 148 Before Connecting the Camera 148 Connecting the Camera...149 Printing Photographs...150 Menu Guide 159 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 160 Selecting Multiple Pictures 160 Delete ...162 Playback Folder...162 ...
Picture Controls...108 Selecting Nikon Picture Controls 109 Modifying Existing Picture Controls 110 Creating Custom Picture Controls 113 Sharing Custom Picture Controls 115 Managing Custom Picture Controls 117 Active D-...Shows...143 Connections 145 Viewing Photographs on TV 146 Standard Definition Devices 146 High-Definition Devices...147 Connecting to a Computer 148 Before Connecting the Camera 148 Connecting the Camera...149 Printing Photographs...150 Menu Guide 159 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 160 Selecting Multiple Pictures 160 Delete ...162 Playback Folder...162 ...
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... Long Exp. 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...
... Long Exp. 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...
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... Button 197 f4: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 200 f5: Customize Command Dials 201 f6: No Memory Card? ...201 f7: Reverse Indicators...201 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 202 Format Memory Card ...202 LCD Brightness...202 Clean Image Sensor...203 Lock Mirror up for Built-in Flash 185 e3: Modeling Flash...191...
... Button 197 f4: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 200 f5: Customize Command Dials 201 f6: No Memory Card? ...201 f7: Reverse Indicators...201 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 202 Format Memory Card ...202 LCD Brightness...202 Clean Image Sensor...203 Lock Mirror up for Built-in Flash 185 e3: Modeling Flash...191...
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... Lenses ...229 Non-CPU Lenses ...230 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 233 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 233 Flash Contacts ...238 Other Accessories ...239 Caring for the Camera...243 Storage...243 Cleaning ...243 The Low-Pass Filter...244 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 248 Troubleshooting ...250 Display ...250 Shooting (All Modes...
... Lenses ...229 Non-CPU Lenses ...230 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 233 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 233 Flash Contacts ...238 Other Accessories ...239 Caring for the Camera...243 Storage...243 Cleaning ...243 The Low-Pass Filter...244 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 248 Troubleshooting ...250 Display ...250 Shooting (All Modes...
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... in strangulation. Should the product break open as this could cause temporary visual impairment. A Observe caution when using the flash • Using the camera with the flash in close to the subject's eyes could result in or close contact with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken... not to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in explosion or fire. In the event of flammable gas Do not use the product will read...
... in strangulation. Should the product break open as this could cause temporary visual impairment. A Observe caution when using the flash • Using the camera with the flash in close to the subject's eyes could result in or close contact with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken... not to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in explosion or fire. In the event of flammable gas Do not use the product will read...
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... not be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to leakage when fully discharged. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to observe this precaution could result in fire or...necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are using an AC adapter, be damaged and the wires become exposed, take the power cable to a Nikon-authorized service representative for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations. A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may be removed with a...
... not be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to leakage when fully discharged. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to observe this precaution could result in fire or...necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are using an AC adapter, be damaged and the wires become exposed, take the power cable to a Nikon-authorized service representative for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations. A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may be removed with a...
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... coupons. copyright laws. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being in possession of material that this product for The copying...
... coupons. copyright laws. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being in possession of material that this product for The copying...
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..., AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up...or transferring ownership to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this Nikon digital camera are designed to ensure that the camera is the user's responsibility. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are engineered and proven to another person, erase all data using commercially ...
..., AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up...or transferring ownership to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this Nikon digital camera are designed to ensure that the camera is the user's responsibility. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are engineered and proven to another person, erase all data using commercially ...
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... This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts, how to use . Overview ...2 Getting to ready the camera for use the camera menus, and how to Know the Camera 3 The Camera Body...3 The Mode Dial ...6 The Control Panel...7 The Viewfinder ...9 The... Shooting Information Display 10 The Command Dials...13 Attaching the AN-DC1 Camera Strap 17 The BM-10 Monitor Cover...17 The DK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup 17 Camera Menus ...18 Using Camera Menus...19 Help...21 First Steps...22 Charge the Battery ...22 Insert the Battery...
... This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts, how to use . Overview ...2 Getting to ready the camera for use the camera menus, and how to Know the Camera 3 The Camera Body...3 The Mode Dial ...6 The Control Panel...7 The Viewfinder ...9 The... Shooting Information Display 10 The Command Dials...13 Attaching the AN-DC1 Camera Strap 17 The BM-10 Monitor Cover...17 The DK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup 17 Camera Menus ...18 Using Camera Menus...19 Help...21 First Steps...22 Charge the Battery ...22 Insert the Battery...
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...Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Frequent inspection and servicing are engineered and proven to these services). D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is used with your camera, please be sure to read by the original retailer or a Nikon.... THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. To get the most from your Nikon digital camera are particularly recommended if the camera is a precision device and...
...Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Frequent inspection and servicing are engineered and proven to these services). D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is used with your camera, please be sure to read by the original retailer or a Nikon.... THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. To get the most from your Nikon digital camera are particularly recommended if the camera is a precision device and...
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... CPU contacts 21 Mounting index 25 22 Lens mount 60 23 Tripod socket 24 Battery-chamber cover 23 25 Battery-chamber cover latch 23 3 X The Camera Body 6 1 7 8 2 9 10 11 3 12 19 4 13 5 14 20 15 21 22 16 17 23 18 24 25 1 Mode dial 6 2 Eyelet for... camera strap 17 3 Focal plane mark (E 60 4 Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit 233 5 Accessory shoe cover 233 6 Power switch 34 7 Shutter-release button 38 8 E (exposure ...
... CPU contacts 21 Mounting index 25 22 Lens mount 60 23 Tripod socket 24 Battery-chamber cover 23 25 Battery-chamber cover latch 23 3 X The Camera Body 6 1 7 8 2 9 10 11 3 12 19 4 13 5 14 20 15 21 22 16 17 23 18 24 25 1 Mode dial 6 2 Eyelet for... camera strap 17 3 Focal plane mark (E 60 4 Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit 233 5 Accessory shoe cover 233 6 Power switch 34 7 Shutter-release button 38 8 E (exposure ...
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The Camera Body (Continued) 1 X 2 3 4 10 5 11 6 12 13 7 14 8 9 1 Built-in flash 70 9 Mirror 43, 246 2 M (flash mode) button 70 10 DC-IN connector for optional EH-5a or Y (flash compensation) button 91 EH-5 AC adapter 239 3 Microphone 50, 170 11 USB connector 4 Infrared receiver 69 Connecting to a computer 149 5 D (bracketing) button 92 Connecting to a printer 151 6 Connector cover 146, 147, 149, 151 12 HDMI mini-pin connector 147 7 Lens release button 26 13 Video connector 146 8 Focus-mode selector 54, 59 14 Accessory terminal 241 4
The Camera Body (Continued) 1 X 2 3 4 10 5 11 6 12 13 7 14 8 9 1 Built-in flash 70 9 Mirror 43, 246 2 M (flash mode) button 70 10 DC-IN connector for optional EH-5a or Y (flash compensation) button 91 EH-5 AC adapter 239 3 Microphone 50, 170 11 USB connector 4 Infrared receiver 69 Connecting to a computer 149 5 D (bracketing) button 92 Connecting to a printer 151 6 Connector cover 146, 147, 149, 151 12 HDMI mini-pin connector 147 7 Lens release button 26 13 Video connector 146 8 Focus-mode selector 54, 59 14 Accessory terminal 241 4