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... See page 22 for the first time, read before using the camera for details. Digitutor Digitutor, a series of "watch and learn" manuals in this manual assume that should be read before use the product. Thank you need, the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html A For... to the camera. Help Use the camera's on menu items and other pages in movie form, is available from your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. information that default settings are used : D This icon marks cautions; Camera Settings The explanations in...
... See page 22 for the first time, read before using the camera for details. Digitutor Digitutor, a series of "watch and learn" manuals in this manual assume that should be read before use the product. Thank you need, the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html A For... to the camera. Help Use the camera's on menu items and other pages in movie form, is available from your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. information that default settings are used : D This icon marks cautions; Camera Settings The explanations in...
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... 47 Live View Photography 49 Focusing in Live View 52 The Live View Display: Live View Photography 55 The Information Display: Live View Photography 58 Manual Focus 59 Live View Shutter Release Options 60 Movie Live View 63 Indices 67 The Live View Display: Movie Live View 68 The Information Display...
... 47 Live View Photography 49 Focusing in Live View 52 The Live View Display: Live View Photography 55 The Information Display: Live View Photography 58 Manual Focus 59 Live View Shutter Release Options 60 Movie Live View 63 Indices 67 The Live View Display: Movie Live View 68 The Information Display...
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... Mode 100 Focus Point Selection 103 Focus Lock 105 Manual Focus 108 Release Mode 111 Choosing a Release Mode 111 Continuous Release Modes 112 Self-Timer Mode 114 Mirror up Mode 116 ISO Sensitivity 117 Manual Adjustment 117 Auto ISO Sensitivity Control 119 Exposure 123 ...Metering 123 Exposure Mode 125 e: Programmed Auto 126 f: Shutter-Priority Auto 127 g: Aperture-Priority Auto 128 h: Manual 129 Long Time-Exposures 131 Shutter-Speed and Aperture...
... Mode 100 Focus Point Selection 103 Focus Lock 105 Manual Focus 108 Release Mode 111 Choosing a Release Mode 111 Continuous Release Modes 112 Self-Timer Mode 114 Mirror up Mode 116 ISO Sensitivity 117 Manual Adjustment 117 Auto ISO Sensitivity Control 119 Exposure 123 ...Metering 123 Exposure Mode 125 e: Programmed Auto 126 f: Shutter-Priority Auto 127 g: Aperture-Priority Auto 128 h: Manual 129 Long Time-Exposures 131 Shutter-Speed and Aperture...
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White Balance 153 White Balance Options 153 Fine-Tuning White Balance 156 Choosing a Color Temperature 160 Preset Manual 163 Image Enhancement 173 Picture Controls 173 Selecting a Picture Control 173 Modifying Existing Picture Controls 175 Creating Custom Picture Controls 179 ...182 Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows 184 Active D-Lighting 184 High Dynamic Range (HDR 186 Flash Photography 191 Using a Flash 191 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 192 i-TTL Flash Control 198 Flash Modes 199 Flash Compensation 202 FV Lock 204 Other Shooting Options 207 Two-...
White Balance 153 White Balance Options 153 Fine-Tuning White Balance 156 Choosing a Color Temperature 160 Preset Manual 163 Image Enhancement 173 Picture Controls 173 Selecting a Picture Control 173 Modifying Existing Picture Controls 175 Creating Custom Picture Controls 179 ...182 Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows 184 Active D-Lighting 184 High Dynamic Range (HDR 186 Flash Photography 191 Using a Flash 191 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 192 i-TTL Flash Control 198 Flash Modes 199 Flash Compensation 202 FV Lock 204 Other Shooting Options 207 Two-...
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... AC Adapter 396 Caring for the Camera 398 Storage 398 Cleaning 398 The Low-Pass Filter 399 "Clean Now 399 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown 400 Manual Cleaning 402 Replacing the Clock Battery 406 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 408 Defaults 412 Exposure Program 418 Troubleshooting 419 Error Messages 424...
... AC Adapter 396 Caring for the Camera 398 Storage 398 Cleaning 398 The Low-Pass Filter 399 "Clean Now 399 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown 400 Manual Cleaning 402 Replacing the Clock Battery 406 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 408 Defaults 412 Exposure Program 418 Troubleshooting 419 Error Messages 424...
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... this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, or A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should be could result in accidents. Continued use could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Should the insulation be removed with regulations... not aim a flash at the operator of compliance with DC-to observe this precaution could cause temporary visual impairment. a dry cloth. Nikon for inspection. xv prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. A Observe proper precautions ...
... this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, or A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should be could result in accidents. Continued use could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Should the insulation be removed with regulations... not aim a flash at the operator of compliance with DC-to observe this precaution could cause temporary visual impairment. a dry cloth. Nikon for inspection. xv prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. A Observe proper precautions ...
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...8226; For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, ...While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals at any time and without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the Nikon representative in charge of this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection...
...8226; For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, ...While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals at any time and without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the Nikon representative in charge of this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection...
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..., erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the State of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this product Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, may expose you to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. Be sure to cause birth...images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). to the State of California to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual (0 168). xviii Deleted files can sometimes be taken to lead, a chemical known Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Wash hands after...
..., erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the State of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this product Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, may expose you to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. Be sure to cause birth...images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). to the State of California to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual (0 168). xviii Deleted files can sometimes be taken to lead, a chemical known Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Wash hands after...
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... cover for stereo mini plug cable (0 395) • AN-DC7 strap (0 xxii) • Warranty • User's Manual (this guide) • Quick Guide • Network Guide • ViewNX 2 installer CD (0 263) 1 Memory cards are sold separately. • D4 digital camera (0 2) • BF-1B body cap (0 28, 394) X • BS-2 accessory shoe cover (0 17...
... cover for stereo mini plug cable (0 395) • AN-DC7 strap (0 xxii) • Warranty • User's Manual (this guide) • Quick Guide • Network Guide • ViewNX 2 installer CD (0 263) 1 Memory cards are sold separately. • D4 digital camera (0 2) • BF-1B body cap (0 28, 394) X • BS-2 accessory shoe cover (0 17...
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... familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body X 1 D button 10 E button Bracketing .......141, 145, 149, 335 Exposure compensation .........137 2 Release mode dial 11 I/Q button lock release 111 Exposure mode 125 3 Eyelet...
... familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body X 1 D button 10 E button Bracketing .......141, 145, 149, 335 Exposure compensation .........137 2 Release mode dial 11 I/Q button lock release 111 Exposure mode 125 3 Eyelet...
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... lenses 230 PC mode indicator 269 11 Battery indicator 40 12 Frame count 45 Preset white balance recording indicator 165 Active D-Lighting amount.... 150, 332 Manual lens number 230 Time-lapse recording indicator.... 226 13 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 41 7
... lenses 230 PC mode indicator 269 11 Battery indicator 40 12 Frame count 45 Preset white balance recording indicator 165 Active D-Lighting amount.... 150, 332 Manual lens number 230 Time-lapse recording indicator.... 226 13 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 41 7
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... performed for over 1000 WB bracketing indicator 145 exposures 41 ADL bracketing indicator 149 11 Frame count 45 19 Auto-area AF indicator .......... 101, 102 Manual lens number 230 Focus points indicator 103 12 Sub-selector center assignment 342 AF-area mode indicator ........ 100, 101 3D-tracking indicator 100, 102 13...
... performed for over 1000 WB bracketing indicator 145 exposures 41 ADL bracketing indicator 149 11 Frame count 45 19 Auto-area AF indicator .......... 101, 102 Manual lens number 230 Focus points indicator 103 12 Sub-selector center assignment 342 AF-area mode indicator ........ 100, 101 3D-tracking indicator 100, 102 13...
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... charged. Battery capacity may be hot immediately after use. Use the charger with compatible batteries only. A marked drop in overheating and damage to observe this manual. failure to the charger. Purchase a new EN-EL18 battery. 27 Capacity may temporarily drop if the battery is charged at ambient temperatures below the temperature...
... charged. Battery capacity may be hot immediately after use. Use the charger with compatible batteries only. A marked drop in overheating and damage to observe this manual. failure to the charger. Purchase a new EN-EL18 battery. 27 Capacity may temporarily drop if the battery is charged at ambient temperatures below the temperature...
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Lens cap Mounting index CPU contacts (0 387) s Focus-mode switch (0 29) 1 Turn the camera off. Focus ring (0 108) 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. 28 Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is an AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is removed.
Lens cap Mounting index CPU contacts (0 387) s Focus-mode switch (0 29) 1 Turn the camera off. Focus ring (0 108) 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. 28 Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is an AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is removed.
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... an aperture ring (0 387), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with manual priority). Being careful not to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). 3 Attach the lens. Keeping the...
... an aperture ring (0 387), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with manual priority). Being careful not to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). 3 Attach the lens. Keeping the...
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... autofocus and AF-area modes. x Full-time servo autofocus: For moving subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. For information on focusing manually, see page 59. Focusing in live view: Mode Description AF-S Single-servo autofocus: For stationary subjects. Camera focuses AF-F continuously until the desired mode is...
... autofocus and AF-area modes. x Full-time servo autofocus: For moving subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. For information on focusing manually, see page 59. Focusing in live view: Mode Description AF-S Single-servo autofocus: For stationary subjects. Camera focuses AF-F continuously until the desired mode is...
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... hue can be adjusted to reduce the effects of the display. ❚❚ Adjusting Monitor Hue If flash lighting is used with Flash or Preset manual white balance (0 153), the colors in the monitor may differ from that seen in the final image).
... hue can be adjusted to reduce the effects of the display. ❚❚ Adjusting Monitor Hue If flash lighting is used with Flash or Preset manual white balance (0 153), the colors in the monitor may differ from that seen in the final image).
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... is selected for precise focus, press the X button. To magnify the view in the monitor up to areas of the display. or normal- Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 108), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is seen in the monitor. 59 Use the multi selector to scroll...
... is selected for precise focus, press the X button. To magnify the view in the monitor up to areas of the display. or normal- Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 108), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is seen in the monitor. 59 Use the multi selector to scroll...
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Movie-record button Recording indicator Time remaining A Audio y The camera can be adjusted manually as described on the front of the camera during movie recording. 65 Focus can be used to start movie live view, or to start and ...
Movie-record button Recording indicator Time remaining A Audio y The camera can be adjusted manually as described on the front of the camera during movie recording. 65 Focus can be used to start movie live view, or to start and ...
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... built-in the primary slot (0 95). • ISO sensitivity range: Choose the range of the option selected, photographs are recorded. to select microphone sensitivity manually, select Manual sensitivity and choose a sensitivity. • Destination: Choose the slot to which movies are recorded to turn sound recording off or adjust microphone sensitivity. Note that...
... built-in the primary slot (0 95). • ISO sensitivity range: Choose the range of the option selected, photographs are recorded. to select microphone sensitivity manually, select Manual sensitivity and choose a sensitivity. • Destination: Choose the slot to which movies are recorded to turn sound recording off or adjust microphone sensitivity. Note that...