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..., read the safety instructions in "For Your Safety" (0 x-xii). Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are used . Camera Settings The explanations in this manual. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for details. information that should be read before use the product. A For Your Safety Before...manual assume that should be read by all who use to prevent damage to other topics. To get the most from your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Thank you need, the following symbols and conventions are shown in bold.
..., read the safety instructions in "For Your Safety" (0 x-xii). Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are used . Camera Settings The explanations in this manual. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for details. information that should be read before use the product. A For Your Safety Before...manual assume that should be read by all who use to prevent damage to other topics. To get the most from your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Thank you need, the following symbols and conventions are shown in bold.
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... i Package Contents Confirm that the package also includes a lens. other languages are sold separately (0 363). Memory cards are not supported. Cameras purchased in Japan display menus and messages in countries or regions where required; shape depends on country of the lens kit option should confirm ...that the package contains the following items: BS-1 accessory shoe cover Df camera BF-1B body cap EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion battery (with terminal cover) MH-24 battery charger (plug adapter supplied in English ...
... i Package Contents Confirm that the package also includes a lens. other languages are sold separately (0 363). Memory cards are not supported. Cameras purchased in Japan display menus and messages in countries or regions where required; shape depends on country of the lens kit option should confirm ...that the package contains the following items: BS-1 accessory shoe cover Df camera BF-1B body cap EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion battery (with terminal cover) MH-24 battery charger (plug adapter supplied in English ...
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Table of Contents For Your Safety x Notices...xiii Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera 1 Camera Menus 15 First Steps 18 Basic Photography and Playback 29 Taking Photographs 29 Basic Playback 34 Deleting Unwanted Photographs 35 Exposure Mode 36 P: Programmed Auto 38 S: Shutter-Priority Auto 39 1/3 STEP (Exposure Modes S and M 40 A: Aperture-Priority Auto 41 M: Manual 42 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only 44 Release Mode 46 Choosing a Release Mode 46 Self-Timer Mode 48 Mirror up Mode 50 ii
Table of Contents For Your Safety x Notices...xiii Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera 1 Camera Menus 15 First Steps 18 Basic Photography and Playback 29 Taking Photographs 29 Basic Playback 34 Deleting Unwanted Photographs 35 Exposure Mode 36 P: Programmed Auto 38 S: Shutter-Priority Auto 39 1/3 STEP (Exposure Modes S and M 40 A: Aperture-Priority Auto 41 M: Manual 42 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only 44 Release Mode 46 Choosing a Release Mode 46 Self-Timer Mode 48 Mirror up Mode 50 ii
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... Space 240 Vignette Control 241 Auto Distortion Control 241 Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction 242 High ISO NR 242 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 243 Custom Settings Bank 245 a: Autofocus 246 a1: AF-C Priority Selection 246 a2: AF-S Priority Selection 246 a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On 247...
... Space 240 Vignette Control 241 Auto Distortion Control 241 Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction 242 High ISO NR 242 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 243 Custom Settings Bank 245 a: Autofocus 246 a1: AF-C Priority Selection 246 a2: AF-S Priority Selection 246 a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On 247...
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...: Release Button to Use Dial 269 f9: Slot Empty Release Lock 269 f10: Reverse Indicators 269 f11: Easy Shutter-Speed Shift 270 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 271 Format Memory Card 272 Monitor Brightness 273 Auto Info Display 273 Image Dust Off Ref Photo 274 Flicker Reduction 276 Time Zone and...
...: Release Button to Use Dial 269 f9: Slot Empty Release Lock 269 f10: Reverse Indicators 269 f11: Easy Shutter-Speed Shift 270 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 271 Format Memory Card 272 Monitor Brightness 273 Auto Info Display 273 Image Dust Off Ref Photo 274 Flicker Reduction 276 Time Zone and...
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... Storage 328 Cleaning 328 The Low-Pass Filter 329 "Clean Now 329 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown 330 Manual Cleaning 331 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 335 Exposure Program (Mode P 339 Troubleshooting 340 Battery/Display 340 Shooting 341 Playback 343 Miscellaneous 345 Error Messages 346 Specifications 352 AF-S ...
... Storage 328 Cleaning 328 The Low-Pass Filter 329 "Clean Now 329 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown 330 Manual Cleaning 331 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 335 Exposure Program (Mode P 339 Troubleshooting 340 Battery/Display 340 Shooting 341 Playback 343 Miscellaneous 345 Error Messages 346 Specifications 352 AF-S ...
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...other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. for inspection. Keep these safety instructions where all warnings before using this Nikon product. ❚❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of the frame A Turn off immediately in the event of Keep the sun... viewfinder, care should be taken not to a Nikonauthorized service center for inspection. Should you notice smoke or an Sunlight focused into the camera unusual smell coming from failure to avoid burns. Should the product break open as the result gas of a fall or other accident, ...
...other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. for inspection. Keep these safety instructions where all warnings before using this Nikon product. ❚❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of the frame A Turn off immediately in the event of Keep the sun... viewfinder, care should be taken not to a Nikonauthorized service center for inspection. Should you notice smoke or an Sunlight focused into the camera unusual smell coming from failure to avoid burns. Should the product break open as the result gas of a fall or other accident, ...
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... when transporting the battery. Leaving the device in use Parts of children Failure to leakage when fully discharged. A Do not remain in contact with the camera, battery, or charger for use in a cool, dry place. • The battery may be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile... such as discoloration or deformation. Do not transport or store the battery with the skin for an extended period. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the...
... when transporting the battery. Leaving the device in use Parts of children Failure to leakage when fully discharged. A Do not remain in contact with the camera, battery, or charger for use in a cool, dry place. • The battery may be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile... such as discoloration or deformation. Do not transport or store the battery with the skin for an extended period. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the...
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...to observe this precaution could result in accidents. follow staff instructions regarding the use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. or product malfunction due to ... remove all manuals should be observed when photographing infants. Failure to maintain compliance with medical equipment or aircraft A CD-ROMs navigation. camera before boarding an aircraft, Playing CD-ROMs on audio CD equipment. When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use of...
...to observe this precaution could result in accidents. follow staff instructions regarding the use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. or product malfunction due to ... remove all manuals should be observed when photographing infants. Failure to maintain compliance with medical equipment or aircraft A CD-ROMs navigation. camera before boarding an aircraft, Playing CD-ROMs on audio CD equipment. When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use of...
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... or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are engineered and proven to infringe copyright laws. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are circulated in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Do not use with copyright notices The copying or reproduction... of copyrighted creative works such as passes and meal coupons. • Comply with this Nikon digital camera are to be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by Nikon specifically for the purpose of paper money, coins, or securities which are designed to the...
... or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are engineered and proven to infringe copyright laws. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are circulated in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Do not use with copyright notices The copying or reproduction... of copyrighted creative works such as passes and meal coupons. • Comply with this Nikon digital camera are to be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by Nikon specifically for the purpose of paper money, coins, or securities which are designed to the...
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... available from product malfunction. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years...-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is inspected or serviced. Nikon recommends that the camera is available on-line at weddings or before taking pictures on important occasions (such as lenses...
... available from product malfunction. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years...-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is inspected or serviced. Nikon recommends that the camera is available on-line at weddings or before taking pictures on important occasions (such as lenses...
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... X 9 10 11 1 1 2 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 14 15 16 17 1 Eyelet for camera strap 10 Power switch 5 2 Exposure compensation dial .......79 11 Shutter-release button 31 3 Exposure compensation dial lock 12 Release socket 323 release 79 13 Exposure ... 116 16 Release mode dial 7 8 Accessory shoe cover 116 17 Shutter-speed dial 39 9 Shutter-speed dial lock release...39 1 XIntroduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer...
... X 9 10 11 1 1 2 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 14 15 16 17 1 Eyelet for camera strap 10 Power switch 5 2 Exposure compensation dial .......79 11 Shutter-release button 31 3 Exposure compensation dial lock 12 Release socket 323 release 79 13 Exposure ... 116 16 Release mode dial 7 8 Accessory shoe cover 116 17 Shutter-speed dial 39 9 Shutter-speed dial lock release...39 1 XIntroduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer...
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The Camera Body (Continued) 4 5 6 13 X 1 2 3 14 7 8 15 9 16 10 11 12 1 Mirror 50 9 Cover for accessory terminal .....325 2 Metering coupling lever 167 10 Lens release button 25 3 Lens mounting mark 24 11 AF-mode button.... 60, 63, 175, 176 4 D button 12 Focus-mode selector ..... 59, 68, 175 Bracketing 137, 141, 145 13 Flash sync terminal 117 5 Self-timer lamp 48 14 USB connector 211, 214 6 Flash sync terminal cap 15 HDMI mini-pin connector ..........222 7 USB connector cover 16 Accessory terminal 325 8 HDMI connector cover 2
The Camera Body (Continued) 4 5 6 13 X 1 2 3 14 7 8 15 9 16 10 11 12 1 Mirror 50 9 Cover for accessory terminal .....325 2 Metering coupling lever 167 10 Lens release button 25 3 Lens mounting mark 24 11 AF-mode button.... 60, 63, 175, 176 4 D button 12 Focus-mode selector ..... 59, 68, 175 Bracketing 137, 141, 145 13 Flash sync terminal 117 5 Self-timer lamp 48 14 USB connector 211, 214 6 Flash sync terminal cap 15 HDMI mini-pin connector ..........222 7 USB connector cover 16 Accessory terminal 325 8 HDMI connector cover 2
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The Camera Body (Continued) 10 11 9 12 1 13 2 14 3 15 4 16 X 5 6 17 18 7 8 19 20 21 1 O button 7 W/M button Delete 35, 203 Playback zoom out/ 2 K button thumbnails 196, ...
The Camera Body (Continued) 10 11 9 12 1 13 2 14 3 15 4 16 X 5 6 17 18 7 8 19 20 21 1 O button 7 W/M button Delete 35, 203 Playback zoom out/ 2 K button thumbnails 196, ...
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... lit for about 6 seconds or until the shutter is released or the D button is on . to turn the camera on activates the control panel backlight (LCD illuminator), allowing the display to turn the camera off. 13 B button 18 Focus selector lock 64 AF-ON 60 19 Memory card access lamp ..... 20, 32... the power switch as shown Rotate the power switch as shown to be read in the dark. A The LCD Illuminator Pressing the D button while the camera is pressed again.
... lit for about 6 seconds or until the shutter is released or the D button is on . to turn the camera on activates the control panel backlight (LCD illuminator), allowing the display to turn the camera off. 13 B button 18 Focus selector lock 64 AF-ON 60 19 Memory card access lamp ..... 20, 32... the power switch as shown Rotate the power switch as shown to be read in the dark. A The LCD Illuminator Pressing the D button while the camera is pressed again.
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J Quiet shutter- The camera takes CL Continuous low photographs at a fast rate while the shutter-release button is pressed. As for single-frame, except release that camera noise is pressed. MUP Mirror up Raise the mirror before taking photographs. 7 The Release-Mode Dial Rotate ...the release mode dial to choose a release mode (0 46). The camera takes CH Continuous high speed photographs at a slow rate speed while the shutter-release button is pressed. E Self-timer Take pictures ...
J Quiet shutter- The camera takes CL Continuous low photographs at a fast rate while the shutter-release button is pressed. As for single-frame, except release that camera noise is pressed. MUP Mirror up Raise the mirror before taking photographs. 7 The Release-Mode Dial Rotate ...the release mode dial to choose a release mode (0 46). The camera takes CH Continuous high speed photographs at a slow rate speed while the shutter-release button is pressed. E Self-timer Take pictures ...
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... 241 Exposure compensation value ....80 46 Metering 75 33 ADL bracketing amount 111 47 Exposure and flash bracketing 34 Copyright information 279 indicator 137 35 Camera battery indicator 29 WB bracketing indicator 141 36 Image comment indicator......... 278 ADL bracketing indicator........... 145 37 ISO sensitivity indicator 70 ISO sensitivity 70 Auto...
... 241 Exposure compensation value ....80 46 Metering 75 33 ADL bracketing amount 111 47 Exposure and flash bracketing 34 Copyright information 279 indicator 137 35 Camera battery indicator 29 WB bracketing indicator 141 36 Image comment indicator......... 278 ADL bracketing indicator........... 145 37 ISO sensitivity indicator 70 ISO sensitivity 70 Auto...
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... (defaults to L (U) button scroll through the display. 15 Press 1 or 3 to MY MENU; 0 313) Slider shows position in current menu. G button Tabs Choose from the camera menus. d If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed while the button is pressed...
... (defaults to L (U) button scroll through the display. 15 Press 1 or 3 to MY MENU; 0 313) Slider shows position in current menu. G button Tabs Choose from the camera menus. d If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed while the button is pressed...
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Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to Select highlighted item previous menu or display sub-menu Move cursor down X Follow the steps below to select the desired menu. 16 G button 3 Select a menu. Press the G button to display the menus. 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 1 or 3 to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Press 4 to navigate the camera menus. ❚❚ Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to highlight the icon for the current menu.
Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to Select highlighted item previous menu or display sub-menu Move cursor down X Follow the steps below to select the desired menu. 16 G button 3 Select a menu. Press the G button to display the menus. 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 1 or 3 to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Press 4 to navigate the camera menus. ❚❚ Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to highlight the icon for the current menu.
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...176;C (32 °F) or above 60 °C (140 °F). 18 Battery charging Charging complete About an hour and 50 minutes are required to the camera eyelets. The battery will not charge if its temperature is fully inserted, then insert the battery and plug the charger in the supplied MH-24... battery charger before use. X Charge the Battery The camera is complete. Unplug the charger and remove the battery when charging is powered by an EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). D Charging ...
...176;C (32 °F) or above 60 °C (140 °F). 18 Battery charging Charging complete About an hour and 50 minutes are required to the camera eyelets. The battery will not charge if its temperature is fully inserted, then insert the battery and plug the charger in the supplied MH-24... battery charger before use. X Charge the Battery The camera is complete. Unplug the charger and remove the battery when charging is powered by an EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). D Charging ...