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... pictures to a computer, and printing pictures) ❏ Software Installation Guide ❏ Software Suite CD-ROM ❏ Registration card (U. A. only) i S. 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 Li...
... pictures to a computer, and printing pictures) ❏ Software Installation Guide ❏ Software Suite CD-ROM ❏ Registration card (U. A. only) i S. 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 Li...
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...illegal copies or to be collected separately. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be provided for business use this product is to infringe copyright laws. Do ...233;rique de la classe B est Canadian ICES-003. copyright laws. Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with copyright notices reproduced The copying or reproduction of Do not copy or reproduce paper money, copyrighted creative works such ...
...illegal copies or to be collected separately. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be provided for business use this product is to infringe copyright laws. Do ...233;rique de la classe B est Canadian ICES-003. copyright laws. Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with copyright notices reproduced The copying or reproduction of Do not copy or reproduce paper money, copyrighted creative works such ...
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.../ xviii Care should be held liable for example, pictures of the camera or result in the malicious use of this Nikon digital camera are designed to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are engineered and proven to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially...
.../ xviii Care should be held liable for example, pictures of the camera or result in the malicious use of this Nikon digital camera are designed to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are engineered and proven to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially...
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D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Any accessories regularly used professionally. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by all who use with your Nikon digital camera are particularly recommended if the camera is used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should...
D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Any accessories regularly used professionally. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by all who use with your Nikon digital camera are particularly recommended if the camera is used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should...
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...for simple, point-and-shoot photography. m Sports (pg. 42): Freeze motion for full control over camera settings. The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of digital cameras. i Auto (pg. 34): Camera adjusts settings automatically to produce optimal results with back- j Auto (flash off) (pg. 34): .... ❚❚ Auto Modes Select these modes for dynamic ground in landscape shots. sports shots. P-Programmed auto (pg. 80): Camera A-Aperture-priority auto (pg. 82): Adjust chooses shutter speed and aperture, user aperture to bring both main S-Shutter-priority auto (...
...for simple, point-and-shoot photography. m Sports (pg. 42): Freeze motion for full control over camera settings. The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of digital cameras. i Auto (pg. 34): Camera adjusts settings automatically to produce optimal results with back- j Auto (flash off) (pg. 34): .... ❚❚ Auto Modes Select these modes for dynamic ground in landscape shots. sports shots. P-Programmed auto (pg. 80): Camera A-Aperture-priority auto (pg. 82): Adjust chooses shutter speed and aperture, user aperture to bring both main S-Shutter-priority auto (...
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... the card. The memory card access lamp will light for a few seconds. Check to the card. 29 X Power switch Always turn the camera off . D The Access Lamp Do not remove the battery or disconnect the power source while the memory card access lamp is lit. Holding the ...memory card as described on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). 1 Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. 2 Open the card slot cover. Slide the card slot cover out (q) and open ...
... the card. The memory card access lamp will light for a few seconds. Check to the card. 29 X Power switch Always turn the camera off . D The Access Lamp Do not remove the battery or disconnect the power source while the memory card access lamp is lit. Holding the ...memory card as described on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). 1 Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. 2 Open the card slot cover. Slide the card slot cover out (q) and open ...
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... the number of exposures remaining as image files with names of the form "DSC_nnnn.xxx," where nnnn is a four-digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by the camera, and xxx is one of "NEF+JPEG" have file names beginning with an underscore (e.g., "_DSC0001.JPG"). 61 Images recorded...
... the number of exposures remaining as image files with names of the form "DSC_nnnn.xxx," where nnnn is a four-digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by the camera, and xxx is one of "NEF+JPEG" have file names beginning with an underscore (e.g., "_DSC0001.JPG"). 61 Images recorded...
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Auto and scene modes also offer an AUTO option (the default setting), which allows the camera to set between values roughly equivalent to ISO 200 and ISO 3200 in P, S, A, or M mode will be lowered below ISO 200 by about 0.3 EV (S, equivalent ... lighting conditions. 01 is selected. W (ISO) button Main command dial Control panel A AUTO If the mode dial is rotated to P, S, A, or M after 01 is the digital equivalent of film speed. ISO sensitivity can be restored. ISO sensitivity can also be subject to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller...
Auto and scene modes also offer an AUTO option (the default setting), which allows the camera to set between values roughly equivalent to ISO 200 and ISO 3200 in P, S, A, or M mode will be lowered below ISO 200 by about 0.3 EV (S, equivalent ... lighting conditions. 01 is selected. W (ISO) button Main command dial Control panel A AUTO If the mode dial is rotated to P, S, A, or M after 01 is the digital equivalent of film speed. ISO sensitivity can be restored. ISO sensitivity can also be subject to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller...
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... created using the NEF (RAW) processing option 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 only be printed via a direct USB connection, follow the steps below ).... • Insert the camera memory card in a printer equipped with a card slot (see the printer manual for printing ...
... created using the NEF (RAW) processing option 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 only be printed via a direct USB connection, follow the steps below ).... • Insert the camera memory card in a printer equipped with a card slot (see the printer manual for printing ...
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... A Color Space Color spaces define the correspondence between colors and the numeric values that will blink in a digital image file. during processing, "l m" will be performed if the camera is turned off . 167 If the application or device does not support DCF, select the appropriate color space ...manually. Long Exp. Color Space The color space determines the gamut of colors available for processing is roughly equal to the current shutter speed; A Nikon ...
... A Color Space Color spaces define the correspondence between colors and the numeric values that will blink in a digital image file. during processing, "l m" will be performed if the camera is turned off . 167 If the application or device does not support DCF, select the appropriate color space ...manually. Long Exp. Color Space The color space determines the gamut of colors available for processing is roughly equal to the current shutter speed; A Nikon ...
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...photograph is taken when the current folder is full or contains a photograph numbered 9999, the camera will be up to 999 photographs. Each folder can be stored. For example, if the folder NIKON is selected for Active folder, photographs in all modes. • Select folder: Choose the ... name it as described below . • Delete: Delete all folders with the selected name. During shooting, pictures are preceded by a three-digit folder number assigned automatically by adding one to exit without creating a new folder or changing the folder name. Press J to save changes and ...
...photograph is taken when the current folder is full or contains a photograph numbered 9999, the camera will be up to 999 photographs. Each folder can be stored. For example, if the folder NIKON is selected for Active folder, photographs in all modes. • Select folder: Choose the ... name it as described below . • Delete: Delete all folders with the selected name. During shooting, pictures are preceded by a three-digit folder number assigned automatically by adding one to exit without creating a new folder or changing the folder name. Press J to save changes and ...
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...- - 1 Only available when SU-800 is used to control other flash units. 2 Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR is used with spot metering or when selected with flash unit. 3 Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR is used with spot metering. 4 Selected with flash unit. 5 Auto aperture (AA) is used regardless of...-900 SB-900 SB-800 SB-600 SB-400 SB-800 SU-800 1 SB-800 SB-600 SB-R200 i-TTL i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR ✔ 2 ✔2 ✔3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ AA Auto aperture ✔4 - - ✔5 ✔5 ✔5 - -...
...- - 1 Only available when SU-800 is used to control other flash units. 2 Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR is used with spot metering or when selected with flash unit. 3 Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR is used with spot metering. 4 Selected with flash unit. 5 Auto aperture (AA) is used regardless of...-900 SB-900 SB-800 SB-600 SB-400 SB-800 SU-800 1 SB-800 SB-600 SB-R200 i-TTL i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR ✔ 2 ✔2 ✔3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ AA Auto aperture ✔4 - - ✔5 ✔5 ✔5 - -...
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If the Speedlight supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System, refer to off becomes slow sync. Auto with red-...400 800 1600 3200 4.8 5.6 6.7 8 9.5 11 13 16 For each one-step increase in the monitor. D Notes on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. With other panels such as diffusion panels, as shown below: Mode 200 P, i, k, l, m, o 4 n 8 Maximum aperture ...only with the following focus points: 17-105 mm 106-135 mm When used for detailed instructions. The D90 is used with AF lenses with the flash unit. i-TTL flash control can be achieved at ISO sensitivities...
If the Speedlight supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System, refer to off becomes slow sync. Auto with red-...400 800 1600 3200 4.8 5.6 6.7 8 9.5 11 13 16 For each one-step increase in the monitor. D Notes on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. With other panels such as diffusion panels, as shown below: Mode 200 P, i, k, l, m, o 4 n 8 Maximum aperture ...only with the following focus points: 17-105 mm 106-135 mm When used for detailed instructions. The D90 is used with AF lenses with the flash unit. i-TTL flash control can be achieved at ISO sensitivities...
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Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D90 Digital Camera Type Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective picture angle Approx. 1.5 × lens focal length (Nikon DX format) Effective pixels Effective pixels 12.3 million Image sensor Image sensor 23.6 × 15.8 mm CMOS sensor Total pixels 12.9 million Dust-reduction System ...
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D90 Digital Camera Type Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective picture angle Approx. 1.5 × lens focal length (Nikon DX format) Effective pixels Effective pixels 12.3 million Image sensor Image sensor 23.6 × 15.8 mm CMOS sensor Total pixels 12.9 million Dust-reduction System ...
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... or auto aperture modes Accessory shoe Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built-in flash, SB-900, System (CLS... -3 - +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV Flash-ready indicator Lights when built-in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF is fired at 20 °C/(68 °F) • At ISO... manual flash Flash control • TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 420-segment RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800...
... or auto aperture modes Accessory shoe Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built-in flash, SB-900, System (CLS... -3 - +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV Flash-ready indicator Lights when built-in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF is fired at 20 °C/(68 °F) • At ISO... manual flash Flash control • TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 420-segment RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800...
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... focus; AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens Type G-type AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR VR lens with built-in CPU and Nikon bayonet mount Supported cameras Nikon digital SLR cameras (DX format) Focal length 18-105 mm Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 Construction 15 elements in 11 groups (including 1 ED glass element and 1 aspherical element) Picture...
... focus; AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens Type G-type AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR VR lens with built-in CPU and Nikon bayonet mount Supported cameras Nikon digital SLR cameras (DX format) Focal length 18-105 mm Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 Construction 15 elements in 11 groups (including 1 ED glass element and 1 aspherical element) Picture...
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...) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.21: The D90 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format...
...) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.21: The D90 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format...
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..., 78 aperture-priority auto, 82 manual, 83 programmed auto, 80 276 Index Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in AF-assist illuminator, 174 Bulb, 85 Burst, 122 C Calendar, 136 Camera Control Pro 2, 148, 240 Center focus point, 174 Center-weighted area, 9, 178 CL mode shooting speed, ..., 49, 140 selected images, 162 Delete, 162 All, 162 Select date, 162 Selected, 162 Depth-of-field, 82 Depth-of-field preview button, 82, 191 Digital Print Order Format, 150, 153, 157, 274 Diopter, 32, 239 Display mode, 163 Distortion control, 222 D-Lighting, 212 DPOF, 150, 153, 157, 274 Dynamic...
..., 78 aperture-priority auto, 82 manual, 83 programmed auto, 80 276 Index Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in AF-assist illuminator, 174 Bulb, 85 Burst, 122 C Calendar, 136 Camera Control Pro 2, 148, 240 Center focus point, 174 Center-weighted area, 9, 178 CL mode shooting speed, ..., 49, 140 selected images, 162 Delete, 162 All, 162 Select date, 162 Selected, 162 Depth-of-field, 82 Depth-of-field preview button, 82, 191 Digital Print Order Format, 150, 153, 157, 274 Diopter, 32, 239 Display mode, 163 Distortion control, 222 D-Lighting, 212 DPOF, 150, 153, 157, 274 Dynamic...