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... before using the camera for help on menu items and other pages in the camera monitor are used . Menu items, options, and messages displayed in this manual assume that default settings are used : D This icon marks cautions; To get the most from the following symbols and conventions are shown in this manual. Digitutor Digitutor, a series of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. information that should be read by all instructions...
... before using the camera for help on menu items and other pages in the camera monitor are used . Menu items, options, and messages displayed in this manual assume that default settings are used : D This icon marks cautions; To get the most from the following symbols and conventions are shown in this manual. Digitutor Digitutor, a series of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. information that should be read by all instructions...
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... 342 g4: Assign Shutter Button 343 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 344 Format Memory Card 345 Monitor Brightness 345 Image Dust Off Ref Photo 346 Flicker Reduction 348 Time Zone and Date 348 Language 349 Auto Image Rotation 350 Battery Info 351 Image Comment 352 Copyright Information 353 IPTC 354 Save/Load Settings 356 Virtual Horizon 358 AF Fine-Tune 359 Firmware Version 360 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies 361 D-Lighting 364 Red-Eye Correction 365 Trim...
... 342 g4: Assign Shutter Button 343 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 344 Format Memory Card 345 Monitor Brightness 345 Image Dust Off Ref Photo 346 Flicker Reduction 348 Time Zone and Date 348 Language 349 Auto Image Rotation 350 Battery Info 351 Image Comment 352 Copyright Information 353 IPTC 354 Save/Load Settings 356 Virtual Horizon 358 AF Fine-Tune 359 Firmware Version 360 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies 361 D-Lighting 364 Red-Eye Correction 365 Trim...
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... movie contains no indices (if the movie is more than 30 s long, rotating the main command dial when the last frame is displayed in full-frame playback. A The 2 Icon 2 is displayed skips back 30 s.). y A The p Icon Movies with indices (0 67) are indicated by a p icon in full-frame and movie playback if the movie was recorded without sound. 78 To Skip ahead/ back Adjust volume Trim movie Return to shooting mode Display menus Use X/W J G Description Use main command dial...
... movie contains no indices (if the movie is more than 30 s long, rotating the main command dial when the last frame is displayed in full-frame playback. A The 2 Icon 2 is displayed skips back 30 s.). y A The p Icon Movies with indices (0 67) are indicated by a p icon in full-frame and movie playback if the movie was recorded without sound. 78 To Skip ahead/ back Adjust volume Trim movie Return to shooting mode Display menus Use X/W J G Description Use main command dial...
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... new distance. Do not change the distance between shots if you remove your finger from the shutter-release button. N A See Also See Custom setting c1 (Shutter-release button AE-L, 0 316) for information on using the shutter-release button to be locked by the center of the sub-selector (see above). 3 Recompose the photograph and shoot. AF-S focus mode: Focus locks automatically when the in effect. Focus will remain locked between the camera...
... new distance. Do not change the distance between shots if you remove your finger from the shutter-release button. N A See Also See Custom setting c1 (Shutter-release button AE-L, 0 316) for information on using the shutter-release button to be locked by the center of the sub-selector (see above). 3 Recompose the photograph and shoot. AF-S focus mode: Focus locks automatically when the in effect. Focus will remain locked between the camera...
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... limits of the exposure metering system are displayed on the right and positive values on the option chosen for Custom Setting b2 (EV steps for exposure cntrl, 0 313), the amount of 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, or 1 EV. A AF Micro NIKKOR Lenses Provided that negative values are exceeded during viewfinder photography or live view, the exposure indicators and the shutter speed (modes e and g) and/or aperture (modes e and f ) displays will flash.
... limits of the exposure metering system are displayed on the right and positive values on the option chosen for Custom Setting b2 (EV steps for exposure cntrl, 0 313), the amount of 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, or 1 EV. A AF Micro NIKKOR Lenses Provided that negative values are exceeded during viewfinder photography or live view, the exposure indicators and the shutter speed (modes e and g) and/or aperture (modes e and f ) displays will flash.
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Aperture (exposure modes g and h): Press the selected control and rotate the sub-command dial until the F icons disappear from the displays. Z A See Also Use Custom Setting f8 (Shutter spd & aperture lock; 0 334) to keep shutter speed and/or aperture locked at the selected values. 134 Fn button Sub-command dial To unlock aperture, press the control and rotate the subcommand dial until F icons appear in the viewfinder and the top control panel.
Aperture (exposure modes g and h): Press the selected control and rotate the sub-command dial until the F icons disappear from the displays. Z A See Also Use Custom Setting f8 (Shutter spd & aperture lock; 0 334) to keep shutter speed and/or aperture locked at the selected values. 134 Fn button Sub-command dial To unlock aperture, press the control and rotate the subcommand dial until F icons appear in the viewfinder and the top control panel.
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... following settings can be changed without altering the metered value for exposure: Exposure mode e f g Setting Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 0 126) Shutter speed Aperture The new values can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect. In centerweighted metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 4-mm (0.16 in.) circle centered on changing the role of the center of the viewfinder. For information on the selected focus point. Z 136 A Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock...
... following settings can be changed without altering the metered value for exposure: Exposure mode e f g Setting Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 0 126) Shutter speed Aperture The new values can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect. In centerweighted metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 4-mm (0.16 in.) circle centered on changing the role of the center of the viewfinder. For information on the selected focus point. Z 136 A Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock...
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... in the Picture Control list (0 173) and press 2. 2 Adjust settings. Highlight the desired Picture Control in the Set Picture Control menu. 175 J A Modifications to Original Picture Controls Picture Controls that have been adjusted, or select Quick adjust to choose a preset combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. 1 Select a Picture Control. Modifying Existing Picture Controls Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0 179) can be modified to suit the scene or the user's creative intent. Choose a balanced combination...
... in the Picture Control list (0 173) and press 2. 2 Adjust settings. Highlight the desired Picture Control in the Set Picture Control menu. 175 J A Modifications to Original Picture Controls Picture Controls that have been adjusted, or select Quick adjust to choose a preset combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. 1 Select a Picture Control. Modifying Existing Picture Controls Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0 179) can be modified to suit the scene or the user's creative intent. Choose a balanced combination...
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... is selected). Can be used for best results. The icons for Picture Controls that the effects achieved with exposure and the position of the grid. Note that use auto contrast and saturation are displayed in green in the Picture Control grid, and lines appear parallel to the Picture Control menu. A Filter Effects (Monochrome Only) The options in this as a reference when adjusting settings. The following filter...
... is selected). Can be used for best results. The icons for Picture Controls that the effects achieved with exposure and the position of the grid. Note that use auto contrast and saturation are displayed in green in the Picture Control grid, and lines appear parallel to the Picture Control menu. A Filter Effects (Monochrome Only) The options in this as a reference when adjusting settings. The following filter...
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... Time of recording 31 13 Folder name 296 14 Date of recording 31 15 Current card slot 35 16 Metering method 123 17 Exposure mode 125 18 Shutter speed 127, 129 19 Aperture 128, 129 20 ISO sensitivity 2 117 21 Focal length 228, 389 22 GPS data indicator 231 23 Image comment indicator 352 24 Active D-Lighting 184 25 Picture Control 173 26 Color space 299 27 Flash mode 199 28 White balance 153 Color temperature...
... Time of recording 31 13 Folder name 296 14 Date of recording 31 15 Current card slot 35 16 Metering method 123 17 Exposure mode 125 18 Shutter speed 127, 129 19 Aperture 128, 129 20 ISO sensitivity 2 117 21 Focal length 228, 389 22 GPS data indicator 231 23 Image comment indicator 352 24 Active D-Lighting 184 25 Picture Control 173 26 Color space 299 27 Flash mode 199 28 White balance 153 Color temperature...
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... settings can be included in shooting menu banks using the controls on the camera body to 20 characters long can be restored the next time the bank is turned off, and will be added as described on the others. A Shooting Menu Bank The top control panel and information displays show the current shooting menu bank. A See Also Exposure mode, shutter speed, and aperture can be stored in the other manual adjustments), changes to settings...
... settings can be included in shooting menu banks using the controls on the camera body to 20 characters long can be restored the next time the bank is turned off, and will be added as described on the others. A Shooting Menu Bank The top control panel and information displays show the current shooting menu bank. A See Also Exposure mode, shutter speed, and aperture can be stored in the other manual adjustments), changes to settings...
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... be taken (if the camera is turned off before processing is complete, the picture will be saved but noise reduction will drop. The amount of noise reduction performed from High, Normal, and Low. during processing, "l m" will flash in photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than the amount performed when Low is selected for processing roughly doubles; U 302 Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction) G button ➜ C shooting menu If On is selected...
... be taken (if the camera is turned off before processing is complete, the picture will be saved but noise reduction will drop. The amount of noise reduction performed from High, Normal, and Low. during processing, "l m" will flash in photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than the amount performed when Low is selected for processing roughly doubles; U 302 Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction) G button ➜ C shooting menu If On is selected...
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... (RAW) processing settings. If Auto is not displayed when Picture Controls are not available with multiple exposures or pictures created with image overlay and that exposure compensation can only be set to create a JPEG copy of Normal and Keep warm lighting colors was in effect when the picture was taken. Highlight EXE and press J to values between -2 and +2 EV. Image quality (0 90) Image size (0 93) White balance (0 153) Exposure comp. (0 137) Picture Control...
... (RAW) processing settings. If Auto is not displayed when Picture Controls are not available with multiple exposures or pictures created with image overlay and that exposure compensation can only be set to create a JPEG copy of Normal and Keep warm lighting colors was in effect when the picture was taken. Highlight EXE and press J to values between -2 and +2 EV. Image quality (0 90) Image size (0 93) White balance (0 153) Exposure comp. (0 137) Picture Control...
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If desired, recent settings can be added, deleted, and reordered as described on the following pages. Options can be used to create and edit a customized list of My Menu (0 384). G button The My Menu option can be displayed in place of options from the playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus for quick access (up to 20 items). U 380 O My Menu/m Recent Settings To display My Menu, press G and select the O (My Menu) tab.
If desired, recent settings can be added, deleted, and reordered as described on the following pages. Options can be used to create and edit a customized list of My Menu (0 384). G button The My Menu option can be displayed in place of options from the playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus for quick access (up to 20 items). U 380 O My Menu/m Recent Settings To display My Menu, press G and select the O (My Menu) tab.
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.... 20 Use preset aperture. Filters can not be displayed in focus. Use manual focus or focus lock. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is limited by presetting lens aperture. In aperture-priority auto exposure mode, preset aperture using lens aperture ring before determining exposure and taking photograph. • PF-4 Reprocopy Outfit requires PA-4 Camera Holder. • Noise in the form of lines may appear during movie recording or live view photography. Lines may be displayed when image on matte screen in viewfinder is specified using Non-CPU lens data...
.... 20 Use preset aperture. Filters can not be displayed in focus. Use manual focus or focus lock. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is limited by presetting lens aperture. In aperture-priority auto exposure mode, preset aperture using lens aperture ring before determining exposure and taking photograph. • PF-4 Reprocopy Outfit requires PA-4 Camera Holder. • Noise in the form of lines may appear during movie recording or live view photography. Lines may be displayed when image on matte screen in viewfinder is specified using Non-CPU lens data...
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...-button reset, see page 207. ❚❚ Playback Menu Defaults Option Playback folder (0 284) Image review (0 289) After delete (0 290) Rotate tall (0 290) Slide show (0 291) Image type (0 291) Frame interval (0 291) Audio playback (0 292) Default NC_D4 Off Show next On Still images and movies 2s On ❚❚ Shooting Menu Defaults 1 Option Extended menu banks (0 295) File naming (0 298) Primary slot selection (0 95) Secondary slot function (0 95) Image quality (0 90) Image size (0 93) Image area (0 85) Auto...
...-button reset, see page 207. ❚❚ Playback Menu Defaults Option Playback folder (0 284) Image review (0 289) After delete (0 290) Rotate tall (0 290) Slide show (0 291) Image type (0 291) Frame interval (0 291) Audio playback (0 292) Default NC_D4 Off Show next On Still images and movies 2s On ❚❚ Shooting Menu Defaults 1 Option Extended menu banks (0 295) File naming (0 298) Primary slot selection (0 95) Secondary slot function (0 95) Image quality (0 90) Image size (0 93) Image area (0 85) Auto...
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... sub-selector to lock focus (0 105). Image size can be changed: Image quality set to turn on: Delete files or folders. ❚❚ Shooting Camera takes time to NEF (RAW) (0 90). Shutter-release disabled: • Memory card is full (0 33, 41). • Release locked is selected for Custom Setting f12 (Slot empty release lock; 0 338) and no memory card is pressed in use (0 283). • Press shutter-release button halfway to record photos: Turn long exposure noise reduction off (0 186). Camera is in playback mode (0 235). • Menus...
... sub-selector to lock focus (0 105). Image size can be changed: Image quality set to turn on: Delete files or folders. ❚❚ Shooting Camera takes time to NEF (RAW) (0 90). Shutter-release disabled: • Memory card is full (0 33, 41). • Release locked is selected for Custom Setting f12 (Slot empty release lock; 0 338) and no memory card is pressed in use (0 283). • Press shutter-release button halfway to record photos: Turn long exposure noise reduction off (0 186). Camera is in playback mode (0 235). • Menus...
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..., or fog at shutter speeds slower than 1 s or to match light source (0 153). • Adjust Set Picture Control settings (0 173). n 421 Noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, lines, or reddish areas) appears in effect (0 210). Exposure compensation can not be used during live view or movie recording. Metering can not be changed: Autoexposure lock is selected for sharpening, contrast, or saturation. White balance bracketing unavailable: • NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG...
..., or fog at shutter speeds slower than 1 s or to match light source (0 153). • Adjust Set Picture Control settings (0 173). n 421 Noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, lines, or reddish areas) appears in effect (0 210). Exposure compensation can not be used during live view or movie recording. Metering can not be changed: Autoexposure lock is selected for sharpening, contrast, or saturation. White balance bracketing unavailable: • NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG...
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... lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data • Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in steps of frame. manual (h) Exposure compensation -5 - +5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV Exposure bracketing 2-9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV Flash bracketing 2-9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV White balance bracketing 2-9 frames in steps of 1, 2, or 3 ADL bracketing Exposure lock ISO...
... lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data • Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in steps of frame. manual (h) Exposure compensation -5 - +5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV Exposure bracketing 2-9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV Flash bracketing 2-9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV White balance bracketing 2-9 frames in steps of 1, 2, or 3 ADL bracketing Exposure lock ISO...
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... Programmed auto 126 Protecting photographs 249 Pv button 67, 125, 325, 333, 341 Q Quiet (Live view photography)......... 60 R Rank items (My Menu 383 Rear control panel 9 Rear-curtain sync 199 Recent settings 380 Rechargeable Li-ion battery 1, 23, 438, 440 Red-eye correction 365 Red-eye reduction 199 Release button to use dial 337 Release mode 111 Remote cord 131, 394 Remove items (My Menu 382 Removing the lens from the camera 29 Reset 207...
... Programmed auto 126 Protecting photographs 249 Pv button 67, 125, 325, 333, 341 Q Quiet (Live view photography)......... 60 R Rank items (My Menu 383 Rear control panel 9 Rear-curtain sync 199 Recent settings 380 Rechargeable Li-ion battery 1, 23, 438, 440 Red-eye correction 365 Red-eye reduction 199 Release button to use dial 337 Release mode 111 Remote cord 131, 394 Remove items (My Menu 382 Removing the lens from the camera 29 Reset 207...