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Nikon D90 - Digital Camera SLR, User Manual

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Page 1: ...Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA Userls Manual ...

Page 2: ...ng is displayed in the control panel viewfinder or monitor find the solution here Troubleshooting Camera behaving unexpectedly Find the solution here For Your Safet pp 250 25 4 Before using the camera for the first time read the safety instructions in For Your Safety pg xiv Help Use the camera s on board help feature for help on menu items and other topics See page 21 for details Digitutor Digitut...

Page 3: ...al cover pp 22 23 o MH 18a quick charger with power cable pg 22 o AN DCl strap pg 17 o B5 1 accessory shoe cover pg 233 o EG D2 audio video 0 UC E4 USB cable cable pg 146 pp 149 151 o Warranty o User s Manual this guide o Quick Guide a guide for first time users describing the basic steps involved in such tasks taking pictures copying pictures to a computer and printing pictures o Software Install...

Page 4: ...ed trademarks of Apple Inc Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association PictBridge and the SDHC logo are trademarks HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC A...

Page 5: ...d Playback L j More on Photography All Modes r 3 P S A and M Modes g More on Playback aConnections The Playback Menu The Shooting Menu Custom Settings The Setup Menu The Retouch Menu Recent Settings I My Menu j Technical Notes lID9 III ...

Page 6: ...uently used settings My Menu 225 Can I get quick access to recently used settings Recent settings 224 What do these indicators mean Control panel viewfinder 7 9 What does this warning mean Error messages and displays 255 How many more shots can I take with this card Number of exposures 35 remaining How much charge does the battery have left Battery level 34 What does exposure mean and how does it ...

Page 7: ...75 How do I turn off the light on the front of the AF assist illuminator 174 camera Can I display a framing grid in the viewfinder Grid display 181 How do I view the control panel in the dark LCD illuminator 8 196 How do I keep the shutter speed and aperture Auto meter off 35 179 displays from turning off How do I change the self timer delay Self timer 66 179 How do I change the remote delay Remot...

Page 8: ...e P 5 A and M modes 78 How do I freeze or blur moving objects Mode 5 shutter priority auto 8 How do I blur background details Mode A aperture priority 82 auto Can I make photos brighter or darker Exposure compensation 90 How do I make a time exposure Long time exposures 85 How do I use the flash Flash photography 70 Can the flash fire automatically when needed Flash mode 70 How do I keep the flash...

Page 9: ...uter Printing via USB 151 Can I print the date on my photographs Time stamp DPOF 152 155 How do I order professional prints Print set DPOF 157 How do I bring out details in shadows D Lighting 212 Can I get rid of red eye Red eye correction 212 Can I crop photographs on the camera Trim 213 Can I create a monochrome copy of a photograph Monochrome 214 Can I create a copy with different colors Filter...

Page 10: ...yepiece Cup 17 Camera Menus 18 Using Camera Menus 19 Help 21 First Steps 22 Charge the Battery 22 Insert the Battery 23 Attach a Lens 25 Basic Setup 27 Inserting Memory Cards 29 Adjust Viewfinder Focus 32 Basic Photography and Playback 33 viii Point and Shoot Photography A and l 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 F...

Page 11: ...ntinuous Mode 65 Self Timer Mode 66 Using an Optional Remote Control D 68 Using the Built in Flash 70 Flash Mode 71 ISO Sensitivity 74 Two Button Reset 75 P 5 A and M Modes 77 Shutter Speed and Aperture 78 Mode P Programmed Auto 80 Mode S Shutter Priority Auto 81 Mode A Aperture Priority Auto 82 Mode M Manual 83 Exposure 87 Metering 87 Autoexposure Lock P S and A Modes Only 88 Exposure Compensatio...

Page 12: ...ayback 136 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom 138 Protecting Photographs from Deletion 139 Deleting Individual Photographs 140 Pictmotion 141 Slide 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 x B The ...

Page 13: ... a3 Built in AF assist Illuminator 174 a4 AF Point Illumination 175 as Focus Point Wrap Around 175 a6 AE L AF L for MB D80 176 a7 Live View Autofocus 176 b Metering Exposure 177 bl EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl 177 b2 Easy Exposure Compensation 177 b3 Center Weighted Area 178 b4 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure 178 c Timers AE Lock 179 cl Shutter Release Button AE L 179 c2 Auto Meter off Delay 179 c3 Self...

Page 14: ...ials 201 f6 No Memory Card 201 f7 Reverse Indicators 201 yThe Setup Menu Camera Setup 202 Format Memory Card 202 LCD Brightness 202 Clean Image Sensor 203 Lock Mirror up for Cleaning 203 Video Mode 203 HOMI 203 World Time 204 Language 204 Image Comment 205 Auto Image Rotation 205 Image Dust off Ref Photo 206 Battery Info 208 GPS 208 Eye Fi Upload 208 Firmware Version 208 The Retouch Menu Creating ...

Page 15: ...8 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 251 Shooting A O i 7 Iii and modes 252 Shooting P 5 A M 252 Playback 253 Miscellaneous 254 Error Messages 255 Appendix 258 Available Settings and Defaults 258 Memory Card Capacity 262 Exposure Program 26...

Page 16: ...nt or AC adapter available separately unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing the battery take the equipment to a Nikon authorized service center for inspection Do not disassemble Touching the product s internal parts could result in injury In the event of malfunction the product should be repaire...

Page 17: ...proper precautions when handling the quick charger Keep dry Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth Continued use could result in fire Do not handle the power cable or go nearthe charger during thunderstorms Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock Do not damage...

Page 18: ...CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Nikon D90 IFe Notices for Customers in the U S A Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply ...

Page 19: ... copying or reproduction of Do not copy or reproduce paper money copyrighted creative works such as books coins securities government bonds or music paintings woodcuts prints maps local government bonds even if such drawings movies and photographs is copies or reproductions are stamped governed by national and international Sample copyright laws Do not use this product for the purpose of making il...

Page 20: ...electronic circuitry The use of non Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty The use ofthird party rechargeable Li ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating igniting rupturing or leaking For more information about Nikon brand accessories ...

Page 21: ...era 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 1 0 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 23 Attach a Lens 25 Basic Setup 27 Inserting Memory Cards 29 A...

Page 22: ...F NON NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon authorized service representative once everyone to two years and that it be serviced once every three to five years note that fees appl...

Page 23: ... cover 233 6 Power switch 34 7 Shutter release button 38 8 exposure compensation button 90 Two button reset button 75 9 metering button 87 f0 3 format button 30 10 QJ release mode button 64 11 AF autofocus mode button 54 Two button reset button 75 12 Control panel 7 13 Main command dial 13 14 AF assist illuminator 174 Self timer lamp 67 Red eye reduction lamp 71 lS Sub command dial 13 16 Fn button...

Page 24: ...5 BKT bracketing button 92 6 Connector cover 146 147 149 151 7 Lens release button 26 8 Focus mode selector 54 59 9 Mirror 43 246 10 DC IN connector for optional EH 5a or EH 5 AC adapter 239 11 USB connector Connecting to a computer 149 Connecting to a printer 151 12 HDMI mini pin connector 147 13 Video connector 146 14 Accessory terminal 241 ...

Page 25: ...ite balance 95 Fine tuning white balance 97 Color temperature 99 8 E thumbnail playback zoom out button 135 ISO ISO sensitivity button 74 9 playback zoom in button 138 QUAL image quality size button Image quality 62 Image size 63 10 Diopter adjustment control 32 11 AE L AF L button Focus lock 57 Choosing role 200 12 live view button Taking photographs 43 Shooting movies 50 13 Multi selector 19 14 ...

Page 26: ...ocus IIAutoModes Select these modes for simple point and shoot photography rA Auto pg u3 4Y Cam eraadJus sseiiingsNauiomati Ically to produce optimal results with point and Ishoot simplicity Recommended for first time users of digital cameras Auto flash off pg 34 As above except that the flash will not fire even when lighting is poor IISceneModes Selecting a scene mode automatically optimizes sett...

Page 27: ...itivity 74 ISO display and adjustment 166 9 K appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 35 10 Beep indicator 180 11 GPS con nection indicator 124 12 Release mode 64 13 Aperture f number Aperture priority auto 82 Manual exposure mode 83 Bracketing increment AE flash bracketing 92 White balance bracketing 191 Bracketing programs 264 14 Color temperature 99 OOI r o72 I NORM l ml A 25 ETOllt...

Page 28: ...itivity indicator 74 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 166 24 Bracketing progress indicator AE flash bracketing 92 White balance bracketing 191 ADL bracketing 193 2S Bracketing indicator 92 26 White balance bracketing indicator 191 21 Exposure compensation indicator 90 28 Multiple exposure indicator 121 8 The LCD Illuminator Holding the power switch in the position activates the Power switch exposure...

Page 29: ...dicator 42 10 Flash value FV lock indicator 198 20 Autoexposure AE lock indicator 88 11 Shutter speed 81 83 21 Electronic analog exposure display 84 12 Aperture f number 82 83 Exposure compensation 90 13 Battery indicator 34 22 Flash compensation indicator 91 14 White balance bracketing indicator 191 23 Exposure compensation indicator 90 1S Bracketing indicator 92 24 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator...

Page 30: ...from the monitor press the Imm button athird time or press the shutter release button halfway At default settings the monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for about 10 seconds u 27 L 28 29 30 33 32 10 See Also For information on choosing how long the monitor stays on see Custom Setting c4 Monitor off delay pg 180 For information on changing the color of the lettering ...

Page 31: ...D Lighting indicator 119 16 High ISO noise reduction indicator 168 17 Long exposure noise reduction indicator 167 The Shooting Information Display Continued 18 Metering 87 19 i d f 71 II optional flash units 233 20 Electronic analog exposure display 84 Exposure compensation 90 Bracketing progress indicator AE flash bracketing 92 White balance bracketing 191 ADL bracketing 193 21 AC adapter indicat...

Page 32: ...1m button in the shooting information display Highlight items using the multi selector and press to jump to the menu for the highlighted item 7 12 1 Long exposure noise reduction 167 2 High ISO noise reduction 168 3 Active D Lighting 119 4 Picture ControL 108 5 Fn button assignment 197 6 AE UAF L button assignment 200 7 Tip display 182 ...

Page 33: ...one or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings Main command dial o WB button white balance II mage QualityandSize Sub command dial button metering Set image quality pg 62 G QUAL button Main command dial LI __ _S3_1 Jl Control panel 13 ...

Page 34: ...elease mode pg 64 IIISO Sensitivity AF button Main command dial Main command dial Control panel Control panel Set ISO sensitivity pg 74 IIExposure ISO button Main command dial Control panel 14 Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed exposure mode P pg 80 ModeP Main command dial I n FS lID o l AF A l l j S 311 NORM 11m3 A Control panel ...

Page 35: ...se a metering method pg 87 Set exposure compensation pg 90 Activate or cancel bracketing select number of shots in bracketing sequence pp 92 191 Not displayed in ADL bracketing pg 193 ModeAorM button BKT button Sub command dial Main command dial Main command dial Main command dial 60 FB EID AF A l J 53 1J NORM I i lll A Control panel Control panel Control panel 3F 0 Ii13J Control panel 15 ...

Page 36: ...lor temperature pg 99 or choose a white balance preset pg 106 II Flash Settings OKT button Sub command dial Main command dial Sub command dial 3F 4 Control panel n U __ A J Control panel Control panel Choose flash mode pg 71 button Main command dial Control panel Adjust flash compensation pg 91 16 1m button Sub command dial Control panel ...

Page 37: ... the matching indentation above the camera monitor CD and press the bottom of the cover until it clicks into place To remove the cover hold the camera firmly and pull the bottom of the cover gently outwards as shown at right The DK 2l Viewfinder E iece CU Before attaching the DK S viewfinder eyepiece cap and other viewfinder accessories pg 239 remove the viewfinder eyepiece cup by placing your fin...

Page 38: ... _ _ _ J _ __ J __ _ y __ _ wuw __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ E Playback pg 160 Adjust playback settings and manage photos o Shooiing pg 1 6srAdjustshootingsettings Custom Settlngs pg 171 Personalize camera settings Y Seiup pg 202rFormatmemory carcfS ancfperformbasic camera setup Retouch pg 209 Create retouched copies existing photographs ____ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ m _ _...

Page 39: ...ighlighted item to prevIous menu or display sub menu Move cursor down Follow the steps below to navigate the menus 1 Display the menus Press the MENU button to display the menus 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu Press llIlI to highlight the icon for the current menu 3 Select a menu Press or T to position the cursor in the selected menu MENU button 19 ...

Page 40: ...ess to select the highlighted item To exit without making a selection press the MENU button 20 Note the following Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available While pressing or the center of the multi selector generally has the same effect as pressing there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing To exit the menus and return to shooting mode press the sh...

Page 41: ...ss or to scroll through the display J SHOO I G_M_E_NU o ISO IfnllllVl Y IftlinQl t ActIve D LIQhlInQ Ii Color lP e slIf ll Lang exp NR OFF HIgh ISO NR 1m S Amctiiiv erifO ld f rrm JI OVle lettingl 1 1 r 1 1111 CS o button U I_lplt 0 _ _ ReOlrd the IPtcifi d numbtr of lOOts 1 alill9le image If no oPtr tiolll re performedfor 30 u ootill9 will end and amultiple elCPOlure will bt ruted from any Ihob t...

Page 42: ...k charger before use About two and a quarter hours are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains 1 Plug the charger in Insert the AC adapter plug into the battery charger and plug the power cable into an electrical outlet 2 Remove the terminal cover Remove the terminal cover from the battery 3 Insert the battery Insert the battery into the charger The CHARGE lamp will blink whi...

Page 43: ...amera off before inserting or removing batteries Power switch 2 Open the battery chamber cover Open the battery chamber cover on the bottom of the camera 3 Insert the battery Insert the battery as shown at right 4 Close the battery chamber cover II Removing the Battery Before removing the battery turn the camera off To prevent short circuits replace the terminal cover when the battery is not in us...

Page 44: ...the battery life indicator in the Battery info pg 208 display may show a temporary decrease The battery may be hot immediately after use Wait for the battery to cool before recharging Use the charger with compatible batteries only Unplug when not in use Incompatible Batteries This camera can not be used with EN EL3 or EN EL3a rechargeable Li ion batteries for the D100 D70 series or D50 or with the...

Page 45: ...move the rear lens cap and the camera body cap After confirming that the camera is off remove the rear lens cap from the lens and remove the camera body cap 2 Attach the lens Keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body position the lens in the camera s bayonet mount Being careful not to press the lens release button rotate the lens counter clockwise unti...

Page 46: ... reduction applies only to motion that is not part of the pan if the camera is panned horizontally for example vibration reduction will be applied only to vertical shake making it much easier to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc Vibration reduction can be turned off by sliding the VR switch to OFF Turn vibration reduction off when the camera is securely mounted on a tripod but leave it on if t...

Page 47: ...tion dialog will be displayed Press or to highlight the local time zone the UTe field shows the difference between the selected time zone and Coordinated Universal Time or UTC in hours and press 4 Turn daylight saving time on or off Daylight saving time options will be displayed Daylight saving time is off by default if daylight saving time is in effect in the local time zone press to highlight On...

Page 48: ...p menu PI The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an independent rechargeable power source which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EH Sa or EH S AC adapter pg 239 Two days of charging will power the clock for about three months If the r m icon flashes in the control panel the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been...

Page 49: ...memory card access lamp will light for a few seconds Close the memory card slot cover Inserting Memory Cards Inserting memory cards upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation Access lamp Front ISO AUTO l F 0 NORM i i IJ A AF A c J If F Q r is displayed in the control panel as shown at right format the card as described on th...

Page 50: ...ds For IForl _ _11 __ F0 j I I j j F 0 I A blinking For will appear in the shutter speed displays in the control panel and viewfinder To exit without formatting the memory card wait six seconds the default setting until For stops blinking or press any button other than the f and Wi buttons I I I I I 3 Press the fo 3 buttons again Press the FO 3 Q and Wi buttons together a second time while For is ...

Page 51: ...rminals with your fingers or metal objects Do not bend drop or subject to strong physical shocks Do not apply force to the card casing Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card Do not expose to water heat high levels of humidity or direct sunlight No Memory Card If no memory card is inserted the control panel and viewfinder will show E and an icon will appear in the viewfinder as sh...

Page 52: ...lens cap and turn the camera Power switch on 2 Focus the viewfinder Rotate the diopter control until the viewfinder display and focus point are in sharp focus When operating the diopter control with your eye to the viewfinder be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye Focus point PI Eyepiece Correction Lenses Corrective lenses available separately pg 239 can be used to further a...

Page 53: ...d 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 41 Z Portrait 41 Landscape 41 Close Up 42 Sports 42 lI Night Portrait 42 Framing Pictures in the Monitor Live View 43 Basic Playback 48 Deleting Unwanted Photographs 49 Recording and Viewing Movies Live View 50 Use a CPU Lens Auto and scene modes are only...

Page 54: ...n the camera on Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on The control panel and viewfinder displays will light Power switch i 2 Check the battery level Check the battery level in the viewfinder or control panel Control panel vIeWfinder Description Batiery fullycharged I 12 5 FS 6 lID IAUTOIrr i1 L J L AF A ISO AUTO P C j S 31 NORM I ml A Battery partially discharged 34 elI l owb attery Ready full...

Page 55: ... hundred e g if there is room for 1 260 exposures the exposure count display will show 1 2 K e 5 FS b lJs Ij I ISO AUTO l 531 125 6 J qr JAF A n ul J Exposure meters on ISO AUTO l 531 f ISO AUTO l 531 i S rSb 1ilS311 NORM A 125 6 UTO r JAF A J Exposure meters on Exposure meters off Auto Meter Off At default settings the viewfinder and the shutter speed and aperture displays in the control panel wi...

Page 56: ... mode INORM tRecordjpEGi magesa tacom PreSSiOnraiioof Image quality JPEG Normal iroughly 1 8 Ideal for snapshots j v Image size L Large Images are 4 288 x 2 848 pixels in size 63 iOnepiciureisiakeneachiimeihe shutter release Release mode Single frame button is pressed 64 __ _ _ l Thecamera au tom atlcaHyseTe is Sfngfe servo Autofocus mode AF A iautofocus if the subject is stationary continuous ser...

Page 57: ...ld the camera as shown at right when framing photographs in portrait tall orientation For information on framing photographs in the monitor in live view mode see page 43 2 Frame the photograph Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in at least one of the eleven focus points Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame...

Page 58: ...n the viewfinder If the camera chooses single servo autofocus pg 54 focus will lock while the shutter release button is pressed halfway in focusindicator Description _ Subject infocus blinks n ameraunahie tofocus us lng autofocus See page 55 r V _ While the shutter release button is pressed halfway the number of exposures that can be stored in the memory buffer r pg 65 will be displayed in the vie...

Page 59: ...the lamp has gone out and recording is complete EI II Turning the Camera Off Turn the camera off when shooting is complete Power switch Camera Off Display If the camera is turned off with a battery and memory card inserted the number of exposures remaining will be displayed in the control panel 531J Auto Flash off Mode Choose this mode where flash photography is prohibited when photographing infan...

Page 60: ...ds when using the flash If the flash is raised photographs can only be taken when the flash ready indicator is displayed If the flash ready indicator is not displayed the flash is charging remove your finger briefly from the shutter release button and try again To save battery power when the flash is not in use return it to its closed position by pressing it gently downward till the latch clicks i...

Page 61: ... su f ects _ t tr i r orportraitsiakenunaerTowlight To take photographs in scene modes Select the desired mode Rotate the mode dial to select a scene mode Mode dial 2 Take photographs Frame a photograph focus and shoot i Portrait Use for portraits with soft natural looking skin tones If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used background details will be softened to lend t...

Page 62: ...ocus Point At default settings the camera selects the focus point as follows 7 Iii and IZi modes The camera selects the focus point automatically mode The camera focuses on the subject in the center focus point Other focus points can be selected with the multi selector pg 56 mode The camera focuses continuously while the shutter release button is pressed halfway tracking the subject in the center ...

Page 63: ...n 30 s or less IiNo movie Icon Indicatesth at movies can n ot be recorded 50 Autofocusmode The current autofocus mode 44 Imagesiie The option currently selected for image s i z e 63 CiS Tmagequality The option currently selected for image quality 62 ljWhltebalance fheoptioncurrendyseiectedforwhitebalance 95 rti Audio recording d Indicates whether sound is being recorded with movies In Icator r _ r...

Page 64: ...llI spot in t e rame A tripo is area recommended 2 Choose an autofocus mode 3 Check the view in the monitor To magnify the view in the monitor and check focus press the button Press to zoom in up to a maximum of 6 7 x or press to zoom out While the view through the lens is zoomed in a navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display Use the multi selector to ...

Page 65: ...oint Autofocus In wide and normal area autofocus the camera will focus while the shutter release button is pressed halfway In face priority I Et autofocus the camera sets focus and exposure for the face in the double yellow border while the shutter release button is pressed halfway if the camera can no longer detect the subject because for example the subject has looked away borders will no longer...

Page 66: ...t in damage to the camera s internal circuitry The effects of aperture on depth of field can not be previewed in live view mode but are visible in the final photograph Live view shooting ends automatically if the lens is removed Live view mode can be used for up to an hour Note however that 1 21s I m m when used in live view mode for extended periods the temperature of the camera s internal circui...

Page 67: ...rallel to the long edge of the frame The subject lacks contrast The subject in the focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness or the subject is lit by spot lighting or by a neon sign or other lig 1t source that changes in brightness A cross star filter or other special filter is used The subject appears smaller than the focus point The subject is dominated by regular geometric pa...

Page 68: ... can be viewed by pressing the B button 1 Press the EI button j 1 B Vvtl CS J A photograph will be displayed in the monitor button t 2 View additional pictures Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing or To view additional information on the current photograph press and pg 129 To end playback and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway 48 ...

Page 69: ...ay the photograph you wish to delete as described on the previous page 1 1 B button Ili IS ISO e _ _ J 2 Delete the photograph Press the un button A confirmation dialog will be displayed iii button Press the un button again to delete the image and return to playback To exit without deleting the picture press B Delete To delete multiple images use the Delete option in the playback menu pg 162 49 ...

Page 70: ...e front of the S camera during recording The recording time J _ 1 available is displayed in the monitor together l with a recording indicator Exposure can be Time remaining locked by pressing the AE L1AF L button pg 88 or in P S A and Mmodes altered using exposure compensation pg 90 Note that camera will not focus if the shutter release button is pressed halfway during recording 4 End recording To...

Page 71: ...ends automatically if the lens is removed Live view can be used to record movies for up to an hour Note however that when used in live view mode for extended periods the temperature of the camera s internal circuits may rise resulting in image noise and unusual colors the camera may also become noticeably warm but this does not indicated a malfunction To prevent damage to the camera s internal cir...

Page 72: ...tion Press to start pause or resume playback Press the selector up or press CE to exit to full frame playback See page 159 moreinformaiion Monitor will turn off Photographs can be taken immediately Press or to rewind or fast forward While playback is paused press or to rewind or advance one frame to increase vofume E t oaecrease Advance rewind Display menus Return to full CE frame playback I 5 Exi...

Page 73: ...ayback options Focus Autofocus Focus Point Selection Focus Lock Manual Focus Image Quality and Size Image Quality Image Size Release Mode Continuous Mode Self Timer Mode Using an Optional Remote Control u Using the Built in Flash Flash Mode ISO Sensitivity Two Button Reset EI 54 54 56 57 59 61 62 63 64 65 66 68 70 71 74 75 53 ...

Page 74: ...l priority select MIA Ifthe lens does not support autofocus or the camera is unable to focus using autofocus use manual focus pg 59 IIAutofocusMode The following autofocus modes are available when the focus mode selector is set to AF Autofocus mode AF S iSingle servo AF AF A IAuto select i default setting i Description I CameraautomaticaHy sejects single servo au tofocuswhen subject is stationary ...

Page 75: ...ply contrasting brightness Example Subject is half in the shade Background objects appear larger than the subject Example a building is in the frame behind the subject The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns Example A row of windows in a skyscraper The subject contains many fine details Example A field of flowers or other subjects that are small or lack variation in brightness The A...

Page 76: ... selection in these modes select Single point Dynamic area or 3D tracking 11 points for Custom Setting al AF area mode pg 173 2 Set the focus selector lock to e Set the focus selector lock to the position This allows the multi selector to be used to select the focus point p 3 Select the focus point Use the multi selector to select the focus point in the viewfinder or control panel while the exposu...

Page 77: ...pg 54 With the shutter release button pressed halfway CD press the AE l AF L button to lock both focus and exposure an AE L icon will be displayed in the viewfinder Focus will remain locked while the AE l AF L button is pressed even if you later remove your finger from the shutter release button AE UAF L button AF S autofocus mode pg 54 Focus will lock automatically when the in focus indicator app...

Page 78: ... while focus lock is in effect If the subject moves focus again at the new distance Continuous Mode pg 65 Use the AE VAF L button to lock focus in continuous mode See Also Custom Setting f4 Assign AE L AF L Button pg 200 controls the behavior of the AE lIAF L button ...

Page 79: ...e switch to M To focus manually adjust the lens focusing ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus Photographs can be taken at any time even when the image is not in focus Using Manual Focus with AF Lenses Be sure the camera focus mode selector is set to Mwhen using manual focus with AF lenses Focusing manually with the focus mode selector set to AF coul...

Page 80: ...press the shutter release button halfway and rotate the lens focusing ring until the in focus indicator e is displayed Note that with the subjects listed on page 55 the in focus indicator may sometimes be displayed when the subject is not in focus confirm focus in the viewfinder before shooting 60 B Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between your subject and the camera measure from the...

Page 81: ...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 the following three letter extensions NEF for NEF images or JPG for JPEG images The NEF and JPEG files recorded at a setting of NEF JPEG have the same file names but different extensions Small copies created with the small...

Page 82: ...image NEFf TwoTmages are recorded one NE F RAW image and one normal quajity JPEG JPEG image Two images are recorded one NEF RAW image and one basic quality JPEG image Image quality can be set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel Image quality can also be adjusted from the shooting menu pg 165 QUAL button Main com...

Page 83: ...sTie 1n pixe fs divided by printer resolution in dots per inch dpi 1 inch approximately 2 54 em Print size decreases as printer resolution increases Image size can be set by pressing the Cf QUAL button and rotating the sub command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel Image size can also be adjusted from the shooting menu pg 165 531 t QUAL button Sub command dial Control...

Page 84: ...posure a shutter speed of 1250 s or faster other settings with the exception of Custom Setting d6 in the case of continuous low speed mode at default values and memory remaining in memory buffer To choose the release mode press the Q j button and rotate the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel QI button Main command dial Control panel 64 The Memory Buffer T...

Page 85: ...ng d6 CL mode shooting speed pg 182 in continuous low speed mode 5 FS b I Buffer Size The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is shown in the exposure count displays in the viewfinder and control panel while the shutter release button is pressed The illustration at right shows the display when space remains in the buffer for about 21 pictures Au...

Page 86: ...rol panel 3 Frame the photograph Frame the photograph Before taking a photograph with the flash in P S A or M modes pg 78 press the button to raise the flash and wait for the indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder pg 70 The timer will stop if the flash is raised after the timer has started 66 Cover the Viewfinder After framing the photograph remove the viewfinder eyepiece cup and insert the s...

Page 87: ...tarts The timer will not start if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released The self timer can be cancelled by selecting another release mode Turning the camera off cancels self timer mode and restores single frame or continuous mode Bulb In self timer mode a shutter speed of CtL 1 Ct is equivalent to approximately 1 10 S See Also For information...

Page 88: ... the following modes button Main command dial Control panel 68 _ _ _ _ _ Mode Description __ _ _ Shut t e r refeasecraboiJt Tsafterrem otesE utte release iii Delayed remote Ibutton is pressed shut ter released whe nremote shut ter refeas ebuttonis a Quick response remote Ipressed _ The camera will enter stand by mode At default settings single frame or continuous mode will be restored if no operat...

Page 89: ...bout one minute Using the Built in Flash Ifthe flash is required the camera will only respond to the shutter release button on the ML L3 once the flash has charged In A8 7 and i i J modes the flash will begin charging when delayed remote or quick response remote mode is selected once the flash is charged it will automatically pop up and fire if required when the shutter release button on the ML L3...

Page 90: ...nel pg 71 3 Take pictures The flash will pop up as required when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and fire when a photograph is taken Press the button to raise the flash II Using the Built in Flash P S A andMModes 1 Choose a shooting mode Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode 2 Raise the flash 3 Choose a flash mode Press the button and rotate until the desired flash mode is ...

Page 91: ... TOeLJ auto atically when shutter release button is pressed halfway and fires as SLOWTL required REARJ SLOW slow sync Shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light Use to include background lighting in portraits 1 REAR rear curtain sync Flash fires just before shutter closes see below If this icon is not displayed flash will fire immediately after shu...

Page 92: ...to Slow sync red eye reduction T O SLOW S M Fill flash j AUTO SLOW Auto Slow sync 1 Off Red eye reduction Slow sync Slow sync red eye reduction pi I I I SLOW is displayed after main button is released Auto red eye f j CIJ Off is reduction AUTO P A Fill flash Red eye 0 Rear reduction U o 1 curtain slow sync REAR 72 ...

Page 93: ...e shutter release button is pressed The shutter release may be briefly disabled to protect the flash after it has been used for several consecutive shots The flash can be used again after a short pause PIlI SeeAlso See page 198 for information on locking flash value FV for a metered subject before recomposing a photograph For information on choosing the slowest shutter speed available when using t...

Page 94: ...a to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions ISO AUTO is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder when AUTO is selected ISO sensitivity can be selected by pressing the E ISO button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted from the shooting menu pg 165 E ISO button Main comma...

Page 95: ...oandscenemodes f AUTO Exposure compensation r __ pg 90 White balance pp 95 Auto Frash com pe n s atfo n pg 9 1 Off _ rFin etunin g pg 9i __ b _ B ra a e ting pg 92r 6ffT Color te mperature p g 99r 5 6b j k F Tfock pg 98y I 6n PictureControl modific aiion s I _ _ Fi p j pg 110 AUTO 7 Auto front Autofocusmode pg 54f AF A o curtain sync Autofocusmode live v lew i li J Auto slow r1i Face priority i sy...

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Page 97: ... Metering Autoexposure Lock P S and A Modes Only Exposure Compensation Flash Compensation Exposure and Flash Bracketing White Balance Fine Tuning White Balance Choosing a Color Temperature Preset Manual Picture Controls Selecting Nikon Picture Controls Modifying Existing Picture Controls Creating Custom Picture Controls Sharing Custom Picture Controls Managing Custom Picture Controls Active D Ligh...

Page 98: ...ime exposures Lens Aperture Rings When using aCPU lens equipped with an aperture ring pg 228 lock the aperture ring atthe minimum aperture highest f number Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring Non CPU lenses can only be used in exposure mode M when aperture can be adjusted manually using the lens aperture ring in other modes the shutter release will be disabled The camera exposure ...

Page 99: ... objects and soften background details while slow shutter speeds and small apertures blur moving objects and bring out background details Shutter speed 1 I Aperture In I Ft OCt j_1 2J teJriJ R AF A a _ _I NORM A Fast shutter speed I 1 600S Small aperture f 36 Control panel Slow shutter speed 1 s Large aperture f 3 Remember the larger the f number the smaller the aperture 79 ...

Page 100: ...ble program Rotate the main command dial to the right for large apertures small f numbers that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that freeze motion Rotate the main command dial to the left for small apertures large f numbers that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion All combinations produce the same exposure While flexible program is in effect a ra indicator...

Page 101: ...graphs in shutter priority auto 1 Rotate the mode dial to s Mode dial _ _fS rID AF A 1 C j S 31 NORM I11J A fi Main command dial 2 Choose a shutter speed Press the shutter release button halfway to activate the exposure meters and rotate the main command dial to choose the desired shutter speed from values between 30 sand 4 000 s 3 Frame a photograph focus and shoot PIJ See Also See page 255 for i...

Page 102: ... Depth of Field Depth of field is the distance to which objects behind and in front of the focus point appear to be in focus Large apertures low f numbers reduce depth of field blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject Small apertures high f numbers increase depth of field bringing out details in the background and foreground note that depth offield is also influenced by other facto...

Page 103: ...osure display pg 84 rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed and the sub command dial to choose an aperture Shutter speed can be set to values between 30 sand 1 4 000 s or the shutter can be held open indefinitely for a long time exposure bL t b or pg 85 Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum for the lens Aperture Shutter speed 3 Frame a photograph focus and sh...

Page 104: ...hown in increments of 1 3 EV 112 EV or 1 EV Ifthe limits ofthe exposure metering system are exceeded the display will flash _m C ustom Setting set to 1 3 step iinderexposedby i 3 tv n Optimal exposure y o I 84 B See Also If llil l j il i i llilill 0 the default setting is selected for Custom Setting f7 Reverse indicators pg 201 the exposure indicators in the viewfinder and shooting information dis...

Page 105: ... and remains open for thirty minutes or until shutter release button is f II pressed a second time 1 Ready the camera Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable level surface To prevent loss of power before the exposure is complete use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter Note that noise may be present in long exposures before shooting choose On for the Long expo NR option i...

Page 106: ...ontrol all the way down The shutter will open immediately quick response remote or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed delayed remote and remain open until the button is pressed a second time 5 Close the shutter bt l t b Take your finger off the shutter release button Press the shutter release button on the remote control all the way down Shooting ends automatically after thirt...

Page 107: ...ers with an exposure factor filter factor over 1x I pg 240 fCamera meters circle 3 5mm 0 14in in diameter approximately 2 5 of frame Circle is centered on current focus point making it possible to meter ioff center subjects if non CPU lens is used or if Auto area is selected for AF Iarea mode as described on page 173 camera will meter center focus point Ensures that subject will be correctly expos...

Page 108: ...and spot metering are not available button 2 Lock exposure Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter release button halfway With the shutter release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus point press the AE L AF L button to lock focus and exposure While exposure lock is in effect an AE L indicator will appear in the viewfinder Shutter release bu...

Page 109: ... speed Aperture The new values can be confirmed in the viewfinder and control panel Note that the metering method can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect changes to metering take effect when the lock is released SeeAlso If On is selected for Custom Setting c1 Shutter release button AE L pg 179 exposure will lock when the shutter release button is pressed halfway For information on chan...

Page 110: ...oose positive values to make the subject brighter negative values to make it darker I I 2EV I I I I Y e G l 0 3 i91 f I 0 3 EV I I SB1 I I I OEV lB button pressed At values other than O a rB icon will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder after you release the 12 button The current value for exposure compensation will be displayed when the Iii button is pressed lEV No exposure compensat...

Page 111: ...ghter negative values to make it darker Sub command dial Control panel At values other than o a icon will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder after you release the button The current value for flash compensation will be displayed when the button is pressed 25 f l 5 Ib l fS b 6 l f l OEV button pressed 0 3 EV 7 0EV Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to o ...

Page 112: ...nce or Active D Lighting 1 Choose the number of shots Press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence two or three Main command dial 125 f5 b No ofshots r tig l Progress indicator Control panel il Viewfinder 2 Select an exposure increment Press the BKT button and rotate the sub command dial to choose the exposure increment from values ...

Page 113: ...ndicator will be displayed in the control panel The segment will disappear from the indicator when the unmodified shot is taken the indicator when the shot with the negative increment is taken and the 4 indicator when the shot with the positive increment is taken Exposure incrementO EV Exposure increment l EV Exposure increment 1EV 4 To cancel bracketing press the BKT button and rotate the main co...

Page 114: ...will pause after the number of shots specified in the bracketing program Selecting auto or scene modes will cancel bracketing bracketing will resume when mode P S A or Mis selected Exposure and flash bracketing are cancelled when WB bracketing or ADL bracketing is selected for Custom Setting e4 Auto bracketing set pg 191 ra Resuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing If the memory card fills before all ...

Page 115: ...ing founcrin spo rts iSodium vapor lamps venues IWarm whitefjuoresceni 3 000 Use under warm white fluorescent lights White fluorescent 13 700 UseunderwhiieffuorescentHghis j ool white fluorescent i 4 200 iUse under cool white fluorescent lights default for Fluorescent Daywhite fluofescent i 5 000 IUse under daylightwhite fluorescent Iights i lDaylightfluorescent i 6 S OO TDs e underdayiight fiLi o...

Page 116: ...n Main command dial Control panel 96 B Fluorescent The bulb type is chosen using the White balance option in the shooting menu pg 165 B See Also When WB bracketing is selected for Custom Setting e4 Auto bracketing set pg 191 the camera will create several images each time the shutter is released White balance will be varied with each image bracketing the value currently selected for white balance ...

Page 117: ...highlight a color temperature and press If Preset manual is selected choose a preset as described on page 106 before proceeding Coordinates Adjustmen Use the multi selector to fine tune white balance White balance can be fine tuned on the amber A blue 8 axis and the green G magenta M axis The horizontal amber blue axis corresponds to color temperature with each increment equivalent to about 5 mire...

Page 118: ...alue is displayed in the control panel Rotating the sub command dial to the left increases the amount of amber A Rotating the sub command dial to the right increases the amount of blue B At settings other than 0 a icon appears in the control panel WB button Sub command dial Control panel 98 Mired Any given change in color temperature produces a greater difference in color at low color temperatures...

Page 119: ...o be heated to radiate light in the same wavelengths While light sources with a color temperature in the neighborhood of 5 000 5 500 Kappear white light sources with a lower color temperature such as incandescent light bulbs appear slightly yellow or red Light sources with a higher color temperature appear tinged with blue Choose Color Temperature Note that the desired results will not be obtained...

Page 120: ...l be used in measurement final photograph and white balance is measured by camera pg 101 Copy from existing f h t h White balance IS copied from photo on memory card pg 105 P oograp The camera can store up to five values for preset white balance in presets d O through d 4 A descriptive comment can be added to any white balance preset pg 107 d O Stores last value measured for white balance pg 101 T...

Page 121: ...shows O pg 84 2 Set white balance to PRE Preset manual Press the WB button and rotate the main command dial until PRE is displayed in the control panel ce IkDll S QUAL WB button Main command dial n U Control panel 5 FS b PrE 3 Select direct measurement mode Release the WB button briefly and then press the button until the PRE icon in the control panel starts to flash A flashing P E will also appea...

Page 122: ... dark or too bright the camera may be unable to measure white balance A flashing no Gd will appear in the control panel and viewfinder at default settings the displays will flash for about six seconds Press the shutter release button halfway to return to Step 4 and measure white balance again _1_11_ Good i I P E PRE _ _ _I_ iO Gd I P E PRE Control panel I I 7 I Viewfinder 102 6 Select preset d O I...

Page 123: ...ew value for white balance select preset d O if no value has been measured for white balance before d O is selected white balance will be set to a color temperature of 5 200 K the same as Direct sunlight The new white balance value will remain in preset d O until white balance is measured again By copying preset d O to one ofthe other presets before measuring a new value for white balance up to fi...

Page 124: ...p I lP R 2 Select a destination Highlight the destination preset d 1 to d 4 and press the E button button 3 Copy d O to the selected preset Highlight Copy d O and press If a comment has been created for d O pg 107 the comment E J6 will be copied to the comment for the selected preset 1Ii 1II1II1II PI Choosing a White Balance Preset To select another white balance preset in the Preset manual menu s...

Page 125: ... destination preset d l to d 4 and press the button CI White balance Q IncandElcent Fluolemnt Dir ct sunlight y Ralh t til Goudy a Shade 13 hoole colol temp I r 3 Choose Select image Highlight Select image and press E button D WhilE balance Q Prelet manual l d I Set Edit comment a COpy lHl 4 Highlight a source image Highlight the source image To view the highlighted image full frame press the butt...

Page 126: ... highlighted preset and display the fine tuning menu pg 97 without completing the next step press instead of pressing the button f button 3 Select Set Highlight Set and press Fine tuning menu for the selected white balance preset is displayed pg 98 Selecting a White Balance Preset the WB Button At a setting of PRE Preset manual presets can also be selected by pressing the WB button and rotating th...

Page 127: ...l in the white balance menu pg 95 and press n Whit balan t __ _ _ _ o In andemnt Fluormenl DIrect lunlight Flalh lit Cloudy Shade iJ 1 2 Select a preset Highlight the desired preset and press the button button 3 Select Edit comment Highlight Edit comment and press u MI le balan e o Prelel manual d 1 Sel Select image COpy d iJ 4 Edit the comment Edit the comment as described on page 169 107 ...

Page 128: ...existing Picture Controls pg 110 Modify an existing Picture Control to create a combination of sharpening contrast brightness saturation and hue for a particular scene or effect Create custom Picture Controls pg 113 Store modified Picture Controls under unique names and recall or edit them as desired Share custom Picture Controls pg 115 Custom Picture Controls created with the camera can be saved ...

Page 129: ...et Picture Control and press 2 Select a Picture Control Highlight the desired Picture Control and press II D SHOOTING MENU o l SOI Man ge Pl lurt Conlrol ty h While balance AUTO ISO senl livity sellin9S t Active D li9htin9 OFF fJ Color space sRGll I Set PIcture Control o E SO S andaI __ _ _ EIiL Neutral 1 L llC Monochrome OPT Portrall I 2S Landscape jrid The Picture Control Grid Pressing the 181 b...

Page 130: ...ard E NL Niulral EtC Monochromt l PT Portralt l LS Landlcape 2 Adjust settings Press or to highlight the desired setting and press or to choose a value pg 111 Repeat this step until all settings have been adjusted or select Quick adjust to choose a preset combination of settings Default settings can be restored by pressing the iID button 3 Press Modifications to Original Picture Controls Picture C...

Page 131: ...s between 0 no sharpening and 9 the higher the value the greater the sharpening Sefect A to adjustcontrast auiomaticaIiyaccording tothetypeo scene or Ichoose from values between 3 and 3 choose lower values to prevent C DI j highlights in portrait subjects from being washed out in direct sunlight n a Contrast g i higher values to preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low contrast 3 j subjec...

Page 132: ...l y notype 4 Grid QEOK CilJRml Filter Effects Monochrome Only The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs The following filter effects are available Option Description y Yellow i Enhanc s contrast Can b usedto ton do nthe b ight essof the sky in O Or angellandscape photographs Orange produces more contrast than yellow red more R Red contrast than orange ...

Page 133: ...Picture Control and press or press toproceedtostep5andsavea f copy of the highlighted Picture Control without J further modification 11 Manage Picture Conlrol o Choole Picture Conlrol Sll Standard DR Neutral I 4 IIC Monochrome PT Portra 1 3 5 Landlupe Grld 3Adlult 4 Edit the selected Picture Control D Vivid _ I I CQ GlId 6reOK ilRmt o r Sharpening I Conlrasl BlIghlnelS I Saturation Hue See page 11...

Page 134: ...rs after the 19th will be deleted After entering the name press The new Picture Control will appear in the Picture Control list Custom Picture Controls can be renamed at any time using the Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu Custom Picture Controls The edit display for custom Picture Controls contains the same options as the original Nikon Picture Control on which it is based The orig...

Page 135: ...cture Control menu highlight Load save and press 2 Select Copy to camera Highlight Copy to camera and press 01 M nage Picture Control o Load lave y 4 Delete from rd 13 COpy to wd I Manage Picture Control o COpy to carnera 002N UTRAl 02 I 004 UONOCHROWE 02 3 Select a Picture Control Highlight a custom Picture Control and either press to view current Picture Control settings or press to proceed to S...

Page 136: ... Picture Control o COpy to wd r ElC2STA OARO 02 I 3 Choose a destination Choose a destination from slots 1through 99 and press to save the selected Picture Control to the memory card Any Picture Controls that may already have been saved to the selected slot will be overwritten u M nage Picture Conlro _ o Choose destmatlon 001 STANOARD 02 Ll02 NEUTRAL 02 T omUONOCHROUE 02 Fi LlOO Unused 000 Unused ...

Page 137: ...ed on page 114 o 1 SH t 0123456789 H ilBCDEFGH 1JKL UrIOPQRSTUVW YZ I Y1Y10 OZ _ IIDeleting Custom Picture Controls from the Camera 1 Select Delete In the Manage Picture Control menu highlight Delete and press 2 Select a Picture Control Highlight a custom Picture Control C 1 through C 9 and press i l urlor C 1 lnput 0l 10K IJI ManHe Picture Conlrol o I S lVfIedit Rename A c Loadh m c Manage Pillur...

Page 138: ...icture Control slot1 through 99 and either press to view current Picture Control settings or press to display confirmation dialog shown at right 4 Select Yes Highlight Yes and press to delete the selected Picture Control D Mana9t P1ctur Control 01 Load laVe COpy locamera I l opylo urd Nikon Picture Controls The Nikon Picture Controls supplied with the camera Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portr...

Page 139: ...n a sunny day To use Active D Lighting 1 Select matrix metering Matrix metering pg 87 is recommended when using Active D Lighting 2 Select Active D Lighting In the shooting menu pg 165 highlight Active D lighting and press 3 Choose an option Highlight Auto Extra high High Normal Low or Off and press Choose Auto to let the 6 camera adjust D Lighting automatically J C according to shooting condition...

Page 140: ...ersus liD lighting The Active D Lighting option in the shooting menu adjusts exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range while the D Lighting option in the retouch menu optimizes dynamic range in images after shooting PI ADL Bracketing When ADL bracketing is selected for Custom Setting e4 Auto bracketing set pg 191 the camera will automatically vary Active D Lighting over two photograph...

Page 141: ...ts Highlight Number of shots and press D SHOOT GMEN _ o ISO seOlitrvilY settings Q Active lighting l o iyColor space sllGll Long up NR OfF C A High ISO NR Im I Actin folder C90 OFFI fl Movie settings n Multiole expowre o T Done II Autogaln ON 3 Select the number of shots Press or T to choose the number of exposures three or four that will be combined to form a single photograph and press 4 Select ...

Page 142: ... displayed in the control panel To exit without taking a multiple exposure select Multiple exposure Reset in the shooting menu l l 25 F5 6 lID 1 777lAF V I _ l C J 53 IJ NORM 1m A In QljL and QjH release modes pg 64 the camera records all exposures in a single burst In single frame release mode one photograph will be taken each time the shutter release button is pressed continue shooting until all...

Page 143: ... that point If Auto gain is on gain will be adjusted to reflect the number of exposures actually recorded Note that shooting will end automatically if A two button reset is performed pg 75 The camera is turned off The battery is exhausted Pictures are deleted Multiple Exposure Do not remove or replace the memory card while recording a multiple exposure Live view pg 43 can not be used to record mul...

Page 144: ...ontrol panel Photo information for pictures taken while the icon is displayed will include an additional page pg 133 recording the current latitude longitude altitude Coordinated Universal Time UTC and heading If no data are received from the GP 1 for two seconds the icon will clear from the display and the camera will stop recording GPS information GPSData GPS data are only recorded when the g ic...

Page 145: ...9 This default reduces the drain on the battery but may prevent GPS data from being recorded if the shutter release button is pressed all the way down without pausing Exp osureWme terswirrnoitu rn offwhHetheG p Tisconn ected GPS Cfata wiiT Disable always be recorded Position This item is only available if the GP l is connected when it displays the current latitude longitude altitude Coordinated Un...

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Page 147: ...an be performed during playback Full Frame Playback Photo Information Thumbnail Playback Thumbnail Playback Calendar Playback Takin9 a Closer Look Playback Zoom Protecting Photographs from Deletion Deleting Individual Photographs Pictmotion Slide Shows 128 129 135 135 II 136 138 139 140 141 143 127 ...

Page 148: ...ve protection from protected image Ipress button pg 139 P i f r12 I Create retouched copy of current photograph pg 209 If current picture is marked with icon to show that it is a movie pressing starts movie playback pg 52 o View thumbnails Zoom in on photograph Delete images Change protect status Return to shooting mode Dispfaymenus Retouch photo or play movie PI Rotate Tall To display tall portra...

Page 149: ...rresponding option is selected for Display mode pg 163 GPS data are only displayed if a GPS device was used when the photo was taken File information RGB histogram IIFile Information Overview data Highlights 9 UlTI GPS data Shooting data 1 rr 4 5 Shooting data 3 I 1 I l I I Shooting data 2 1 Protect status 139 2 Retouch indicator 209 3 Frame number total number of images 4 File name 61 S Image qua...

Page 150: ...ed to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the monitor III II j _ t f If the image is dark tone distribution will be shifted to the left Ifthe image is bright tone distribution will be shifted to the right Histograms Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications Some sample histograms are shown below If the image co...

Page 151: ... m 8 7 9 10 I 11 1 Protect status 139 S 2 Retouch indicator 209 3 Metering 87 Shutter speed 81 83 Aperture 82 83 4 Shooting Mode 34 41 78 ISO sensitivity 2 74 Exposure compensation 90 Optimal exposure tuning 3 178 6 Focallength 228 7 Lens data 8 Focus mode 54 59 Lens VR vibration reduction 4 26 1 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode pg 163 2 Displayed in red if photo was taken with ...

Page 152: ...uning 97 Preset manual 100 4 Color space 167 1 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode pg 163 2 Standard Vivid Portrait and Landscape Picture Controls only 3 Neutral Monochrome and custom Picture Controls 4 Not displayed with monochrome Picture Controls 5 Monochrome Picture Controls only IIShooting Data Page 3 3 o JTfi 4 J 5 6 II 1 Protect status 139 4 Active D Lighting 166 2 Retouch i...

Page 153: ...umber IIGPSData 3 11 4 5 J 6 1 Protect status 139 5 Altitude 2 Retouch indicator 209 6 Coordinated Universal 3 Latitude Time UTC 4 Longitude 7 Camera name Displayed only if GPS device was used when photo was taken pg 124 133 ...

Page 154: ... in the image pg 130 Horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness vertical axis shows number of pixels of each brightness in image 6 ISO sensitivity 74 7 Focal length 228 8 GPS data indicator 124 Displayed in red if photo was taken with ISO sensitivity auto control on 26 25 1 24 17 18 19 17 Picture Control 108 18 Active D Lighting 119 19 File name 61 20 Image quality 63 21 Image size 62 22 Time...

Page 155: ...button to reduce the number of images displayed t i When four images are displayed press to view highlighted images iimage full frame iUse mu lti seiecior or commanddi aistohighlighiimagesfor e Ifu II frame playback playback zoom pg 138 or deletion pg Highlight images I 140 Use main command dial to move cursor left or right sub command dial to move cursor up or down l View highlighted i image I _ ...

Page 156: ...splayed Full frame playback Thumbnail playback Calendar playback Press the button to toggle between the date list and the list of thumbnails for the selected date Use the multi selector to highlight dates in the date list or to highlight pictures in the thumbnail list 136 Date list Thumbnail list ...

Page 157: ...il list Zoom in on highlighted picture Date list View first picture taken on selected date Thumbnail list View highlighted picture Highlight dates Highlight images I Date list Highlight date Thumbnail list Highlight picture o iSee page 139 for more information Display menus Del eteh ighiighted UiJ Date Iist belete an pkturestakenon seiected date photo s Thumbnail list Delete highlighted picture pg...

Page 158: ...reas offrame Navigation window is displayed when zoom ratio is altered area currently visible in monitor is indicated by yellow border Faces up to 10 detected dur iirn rg z o o m are indicated by white borders in navigation window Rotate sub command dial to scroll display to faces without changing zoom ratio Cancel zoom and return to full frame playback j Select faces Cancel zoom View other areas ...

Page 159: ...ormatted pp 30 202 To protect a photograph 1 Select an image Display the image in full frame playback or playback zoom or highlight it in the thumbnail list 2 Press the o n button The photograph will be marked with a icon To remove protection from the photograph so IE that it can be deleted display the photograph or t highlight it in the thumbnail list and then press the o button Removing Protecti...

Page 160: ...play the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list 2 Press the Uii button A confirmation dialog will be displayed Full frame playback Thumbnail playback To delete the photograph press the UiJ button again To exit without deleting the photograph press the B button o SeeAlso To delete multiple images use the Delete option in the playback menu pg 162 Use calendar playback to delete all pictures tak...

Page 161: ...ctures for the show _ c I t e_ n es le dm _ Create a show using all the pictures in the current playback folder a PLAYBACK MENU Delete Playback folder L l 1 Hide Image S DIlPlay mode Image re 1eW ON 1 I Rotate tall Off I r 9 Slide Ihow E1 Only pictures in the folder currently selected in the Playback folders pg 162 menu can be included in the show Hidden pictures and pictures that can not be viewe...

Page 162: ...9 for more information End show and return to playback mode Pictmol on S ltct pictUf 1 i Y 6Jek9lound mUlie 0 Effectl Do PJuse QI Exit to shooting EPress shutter release button halfway to mode return to shooting mode L__ _ _ A dialog shown at right is displayed when the show ends or when the button is pressed to pause playback Select Restart to restart if the show was paused it will resume from th...

Page 163: ...Use Description iPbaCk SkIP I r r ss r rn topr v ou t S i t next ra m e View additional photo i info I Change photo mfo displayed pg 129 Pause slideshow j Pause show see below Exit to playback menu i MENU Seepage 159 for more information Exitio piayback mode t r l End show and retur ntopiayl ackmode i _ _ E t h t d i B Press shutter release button halfway to return to shooting XI to s 00 mg mo e I...

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Page 165: ...er how to print pictures and how to view them on a television set 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 150 145 ...

Page 166: ...ra lL L 11J JJ wr Audio white lrIlThn J Video yellow 3 Tune the television to the video channel 4 Turn the camera on and press the B button During playback images will be displayed both in the camera monitor and on the television screen D Video Mode pg 203 Be sure that the video standard matches the standard used in the video device Note that resolution will drop when images are output on a PAL de...

Page 167: ...Connect to high definition device choose cable with connector for connected device 3 Tune the device to the HOMI channel 4 Turn the camera on and press the B button During playback images will be displayed on the high definition television or monitor screen the camera monitor will remain off HOMI pg 203 At the default setting of Auto the camera automatically selects the appropriate HDMI format for...

Page 168: ...ry card in a card reader or card slot Macintosh Mac as x version 10 3 9 10 4 11 10 5 3 1 1I See the websites listed on page xviii for the latest information on supported operating systems IISuppliedSoftware Nikon Transfer is used to copy photographs from the camera to the computer where they can be viewed using ViewNX Nikon Transfer can also be used to back up photographs and embed information in ...

Page 169: ...ngle USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the computer do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard 4 Turn the camera on S Transfer photographs Nikon Transfer will start automatically click the Transfer button to transfer photographs for more information on using Nikon Transfer select Nikon Transfer help from the Nikon Transfer Help menu _ _ _ _ _ _ 6 Turn the camera off and disconnect th...

Page 170: ...he camera memory card to a developer or digital printer center If the center supports DPOF pg 274 photographs can be selected for printing using Print set DPOF pg 157 Transfer pictures pg 148 and print them from a computer using ViewNX supplied pg 148 or Capture NX 2 available separately pg 240 NEF RAW photographs can only be printed using ViewNX or Capture NX 2 as described above or by printing J...

Page 171: ... a USB hub or I keyboard 3 Turn the camera on A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor followed by a PictBridge playback display CD II Printing Pictures One ataTime Select a picture Press or to view additional pictures or press or T to view photo information pg 129 Press the t button to zoom in on the current frame pg 138 press B to exit zoom To view six pictures at a time press the E but...

Page 172: ...size for current printer select Printer default then press to select and return to previous menu Time stamp Border Option Cropping Page size Menu shown at right will be displayed Press or T to choose print style from Printer default print using current printer settings Print with border print photo with white border or No border then press to select and return to previous menu Only options support...

Page 173: ...utton l 11 CS 2 Choose an option Highlight one of the following options and press Print select Select pictures for printing Selectdate Print one copy of all the pictures taken on a selected date Print DPOF Print an existing print order created with the Print set DPOF option in the playback menu pg 160 The current print order will be displayed in Step 3 To create an index print of all JPEG pictures...

Page 174: ...p 2 use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card To display the current picture full screen press the button To select the current picture for printing press the E button and press The picture will be marked with a icon and the number of prints will be set to 1 Keeping the E button pressed press or to specify the number of prints up to 99 to deselect the picture press w...

Page 175: ...rder or No border then press to select and return to previous menu i _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ iMenu of time stamp options will be displayed pg 152 options not supported Time Iby current p interare not liste ress or T t ch ose Printer default p rint t at current pnnter settings Prmt time stamp pnnt time and date of recording s amp on photo or No time stamp then press Bl to select and return to previous ime...

Page 176: ...nt Selecting Index print in the PictBridge menu pg 153 displays the images on the memory card as shown at right 2 Display printing options Press to display PictBridge printing options Ic V 3 Adjust printing options Choose page size border and time stamp options as described on page 147 a warning will be displayed if the selected page size is too small 4 Start printing Select Start printing and pre...

Page 177: ...re will be marked with a g icon and the number of prints will be set to Keeping the E button pressed press or T to specify the number of prints up to 99 to deselect the picture press T when the number of prints is Press when all the desired pictures have been selected E button jn_ et DPOFl Select lel y 0 Dau Imprint 0 Imprinl date 3 Select imprint options Highlight the following options and press ...

Page 178: ...ction to print the date of recording on photographs in the current print order use the PictBridge Time stamp option The Print set DPOF option can not be used if there is not enough space on the memory card to store the print order NEF RAW photographs pg 62 can not be selected using this option JPEG copies of NEF RAW images can be created using the NEF RAW processing option in the retouch menu Prin...

Page 179: ...pter describes the options available in the menus below E The Playback Menu Managing Images 160 o The Shooting Menu Shooting Options 165 Custom Settings Fine Tuning Camera Settings 171 YThe Setup Menu Camera Setup 202 The Retouch Menu Creating Retouched Copies 209 Recent Settings i My Menu 224 II IiIiI IiiII IiiII iii 159 ...

Page 180: ...ictures for Delete pg 162 Hide image pg 162 Pictmotion pg 163 and direct printing pg 150 II ThumbnailSelection To choose pictures from a list of thumbnails select the Selected Select Set Print I select o I i t F i I I s e 1 ow 1 Highlight a picture Use the multi selector to highlight a picture to view the highlighted picture full screen press and hold the t button 2 Select the highlighted picture ...

Page 181: ... to scroll through the pictures or press to view the current picture full screen Press to return to the date list 2 Select the highlighted date Press in the date list or in the thumbnail list to select all pictures taken on the highlighted date Selected dates are marked with a Ii1 icon 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures To deselect a date highlight it and press To deselect a sele...

Page 182: ...option is selected automatically when a photo is taken If a memory card is inserted and this option selected before photos have been taken a message stating that the folder contains no images will be displayed during playback Select All to begin playback Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback Hide Image Hide or reveal selected pictures Hidden pictures are visible only in the Hide ...

Page 183: ...length white balance and image options appear in photo information display _ _ L _ _ _ _ _ _ Image Review Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting Option i Description cJ f I i t r r c i llycJi pl cJi c i c r shooting Off Pictures can only be displayed by pressing B button Rotate Tall Choose whether to rotate tall portrait orientation pictures f...

Page 184: ... one at a time in a simple automated slide show pg 143 Print Set DPOF Choose Select set to select pictures for printing on a DPOF compatible device pg 157 Choose Deselect all to remove all pictures from the current print order 164 ...

Page 185: ...settings 166 Movlesettfng 1 70 Acth e j Oghilng _ _m_1 9m m_ __ _ __ __ _ _ __m_ m _ __ m __ Set Picture Control Select from the Picture Controls provided with the camera to instantly adjust image processing settings pg 108 This option is available in P S A and M modes only Manage Picture Control Save and modify custom Picture Control combinations or copy custom Picture condtrols to I or from the ...

Page 186: ...ed for Minimum shutter speed Slower shutter speeds will be used only if optimum exposure can not be achieved at the ISO sensitivity value selected for Maximum sensitivity When On is selected the control panel and viewfinder show ISO AUTO These indictors blink when sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user 5 F5 b PI Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Noise is more likely at higher sensit...

Page 187: ...tographs can also be printed using these options but colors will not be as vivid JPEG photographs taken in the Adobe RGB color space are DCF compliant applications and printers that support DCF will select the correct color space automatically Ifthe application or device does not support DCF select the appropriate color space manually For more information see the documentation provided with the ap...

Page 188: ...med at ISO sensitivities of ISO 800 and higher While NORM Normal photographs are being process d the ca acityof the memory uffer will default idrop Choose the amount of nOise reduction performed from High Normal TbWlow and Low 1 Noise reduction is only performed at sensitivities of Hi 0 3 and higher The Off Iamount of noise reduction is less than the amount performed when Low is selected for High ...

Page 189: ... button To delete the character at the current cursor position press the iiil button Press to save changes and return to the shooting menu or press MENU to exit without creating a new folder or changing the folder name Folder Names On the memory card folder names are preceded by a three digit folder number assigned automatically by the camera e g 100NCD90 Each folder can contain up to 999 photogra...

Page 190: ... 1 1424 default Option 1280x720 16 9 J 11280 1 1 720 Description OA _ _ Record movies at a frame rate of 24 fps Each frame is 1280 x 720 pixels in size Choose for higher quality Record movies at a frame rate of 24 fps Each frame is 640 x 424 pixels in size Dm 320x216 3 2 i R e cordmoviesaiaframeraieof24fps Eachframe is 320 x 216 pixels in size Choose for reduced file size _ _ IISound Choose On the...

Page 191: ...ustom settings pg 172 Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences To display the Custom Settings menu press MENU and press to highlightthetabforcurrent menu then press or T to highlight the Custom Settings tab for more information see page 19 171 ...

Page 192: ...displayalldiidjustmelli 181 BJ Reset Custom Settings d Shooting display d4 iViewfinderwa rnTng d s p lay 1 81 d5 iScreen tiPS i 182 d6 CCmodeshoo illgspeed 182 d7 iFiienumbersequence 182 d8 ShootingTnfodispfay 183 d9 i LC 5TliLimination 1183 d10 t x pos r i ymode 183 d11 I I I r i 9 183 9_ L t ry type 184 e Bracketing flash e1 i Tii sh shutter speed e2 lash cntrl for built in flash e3 odelingflash...

Page 193: ... ect a nd sei ect s focus p oint Tftype Gor D lens is used camera can distinguish human subjects from background for improved subject detection Default for AlJO 1 7 lI P S A and M modes _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ In AF A and AF autofocus modes user selects focus point using multi selector If user changes composition after focusing camera uses 3D tracking to select new focus point and keep focus locked on or...

Page 194: ...ion If the subject is poorly lit the AF assist illuminator will light to assist the focus On operation in single servo AF AF S selected for autofocus mode or single servo AF default selected in AF A autofocus mode when Single point Auto area or 3D tracking 11 points is selected for Custom Setting a1 AF area mode or when Custom Setting a1 is set to Dynamic area and the center focus point is selecte...

Page 195: ... may be difficult to see off Th e sel e c iecHocus pol nt fS n oi hig hTIg h tecC m as Focus Point Wrap Around Choose whether focus point selection wraps around from one edge of the viewfinder to another This option is available in all shooting modes i T _ es pt n __ Focus point selection wraps around from top to bottom bottom to top right to left and left to right Iso that for example pressing wh...

Page 196: ...til the button is pressed a second time or the exposure meters turn off I Focus point The focus pointTpg 57 can be selected by pressing the NlB D80 AE L1 selection AF L button and rotating the sub command dial Pressing when these options are highlighted displays a Focus point selection sub menu If On is selected the focus point can be chosen by pressing the MB D80 AE L AF L button and rotating the...

Page 197: ...and M modes controls whether the button is needed to set exposure compensation pg 90 If On is selected the 0 at the center of the exposure display will blink even when exposure compensation is set to O r _ _ Option Description _ __ _ _ 1_ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ __ __ _ iExposure compensation can be set by rotating one ofthe command dials see note 1 On Ibelow Selected value does not change when exposu...

Page 198: ...able in all shooting modes to fine tune the exposure value selected by the camera Exposure can be fine tuned separately for each metering method by from 1 to 1 EV in steps of 1 6 EV Fine Tuning Exposure Exposure can be fine tuned separately for each Custom Settings bank and is not affected by two button resets Note that as the exposure compensation icon is not displayed the only way to determine h...

Page 199: ...ol panel and viewfinder turn off automatically when the exposure meters turn off Choose a shorter meter off delay for longer battery life When the camera is powered by an optional EH Sa or EH S AC adapter the exposure meters will not turn off automatically c3 Self Timer This option available in all shooting modes controls the length of the shutter release delay Self timer delay see right and the n...

Page 200: ...hoose how long the camera will wait for a signal from the remote before cancelling delayed or quick response remote modes pg 68 Choose shorter times for longer battery life The default setting is one minute This option is available in all shooting modes Option a1m 1 min default a5m 5 min a1lknl0min a15m 15 min d Shooting Dis dl Beep F5 E ffil SO AUT 8 53 iJ 25 r T I D qnAF A NORMlmll A At the defa...

Page 201: ...ed ISO sensitivity can be set by rotating the sub command dial modes Pand S or main command dial mode A Choose Show frame count the default setting to show the number of exposures remaining in the frame count displays This option is available in all shooting modes d4 Viewfinder Warning Display Choose On the default setting to display the following warnings in the viewfinder Icon 1 s i BM I Display...

Page 202: ...ry card inserted in the camera file numbering continues from the last number used or from the largest file number in the current folder whichever is higher If a photograph is taken when the current folder contains a photograph numbered 9999 a new folder will be created automatically and file numbering iwill begin again from 0001 File nu mberingis reseito 06bi when anewfoIderis created the memory c...

Page 203: ...luminated while the exposure meters are active pg 35 Select Off for increased battery life This option is available in all shooting modes d10 Exposure Delay Mode At the default setting of Off shutter is released when the shutter release button is pressed In situations where the slightest camera movement can blur pictures On can be selected to delay shutter release until about 1 s after the shutter...

Page 204: ...ction before their expiry date Some AA batteries can not be used due to their performance characteristics and limited capacity alkaline and nickel manganese batteries should only be used if no alternative is available and then only at warmer temperatures The camera shows the level of AA batteries as follows _ Description Battery exhausted shutter release disabled Change batteries SatteriesfuIly ch...

Page 205: ...tically in response to shooting conditions M Manual IChoose the flash level pg 187 _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ f _ W _ oW u _ _ _ on__n w N __ _ h__ _ h_ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ __ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ w _ __ __ __ C N _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ RPU Repeating IThe flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open producing a strobe flash i light effect pg 187 comma llder 1Use theb ui lt j nfl a...

Page 206: ...Manual Optional Built in T Opticmal r Buiii in Optional h d _ n 1 QjItJJiITJ i I I i 1 1 Auto FP pg 195 Repeating flash 2 Commander mode2 rUITTl LJiliJ I TTl CMD f I f pill urn r I 1 Available with 58 900 and 58 800 only 2 Flash control mode for built in flash can be selected using Custom Setting e2 Flash Cntrl for Built in Flash pg 185 B See Also See Custom Setting e5 Auto Fp pg 195 for informati...

Page 207: ...light the following options or T to change Option 1 _ M _ M Description _ Output Chooseflash outp u t e xpress edas afraction oHuirp owe rf _M _ _ _ _ 1choosethe n umber oftime sMthe fiash ilres a t th e s eTeciedouTput Note ihat Times Idepending on shutter speed and the option selected for Frequency the actual inumber offlashes may be less than selected Frequencytcho oh niheff h iresper second JJ...

Page 208: ...l rais at it can emit monitor pre flashes Group A Choose a flash mode for all flash units in group A TTL i TTL mode Choose flash compensation from values between 3 0 and 3 0 EV in increments of 13 EV Auto aperture available onlywlthSB 900 andSB 8b6flashunits Chooseflash compensation from values between 3 0 and 3 0 EV in increments of 3 EV Choose the flash level from values between Full and 1 128 1...

Page 209: ...hown below Note that the maximum distance at which the remote flash units can be placed may vary with shooting conditions 70 ml33 ft or less 60 0 or less 30 0 I r 5 ml7 5 ft or less or ess f S I Camera built in flash 30 0 or less I _ 5 ml7 5 ft or less t 60 0 or less Wireless remote sensors on flash units should face camera 7 Set the remote flash units to the selected channel Turn all the remote f...

Page 210: ... taken at short range choose low 150 sensitivities or small apertures large f numbers or use an optional 5G 31R infrared panel for the built in flash An 5G 31R is required for best results with rear curtain sync which produces brighter timing flashes After positioning the remote flash units take a test shot and view the results in the camera monitor Although there is no limit on the number of remo...

Page 211: ...sh only t to perform only flash level bracketing WB bracketing WB to perform white balance bracketing see below or ADL bracketing to take one picture with Active D Lighting on and another with Active D Lighting off pg 193 II White Balance Bracketing 1 Select white balance bracketing Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e4 Auto bracketing set Notethatwhite balance bracketing is not available at ...

Page 212: ...ng order EVs o 011 B 011 A O lA 1B 1 A l B White balance increment 1 1 B 1 A No ofshots o 2 2 3 Control panel display CE t b2E t f12f t lE t FuL I rn If the number of shots in the bracketing program is greater than the number of exposures remaining the exposure count displays in the control panel and viewfinder will flash and the shutter release will be disabled Shooting can begin when a new memor...

Page 213: ... affects only color temperature the amber blue axis in the white balance fine tuning display pg 97 No adjustments are made on the green magenta axis If the camera is turned off while the memory card access lamp is lit the camera will power off only after all photographs in the sequence have been recorded IIAD Bracketing r lll AE IIdlh A AE only C I Flash only 1 ill WB bmktling 1 Select ADL bracket...

Page 214: ...from the indicator when the unmodified shot is taken the indicator when the shot with Active D Lighting is taken IICanceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until the bracketing progress indicator is no longer displayed in the control panel Active D Lighting Matrix metering pg 87 is recommended Noise lines and distortion may appear in photograp...

Page 215: ... fill flash when taking portraits under bright light or when taking photographs at large apertures Auto FP High Speed Sync is not available when using the built in flash The default setting is Off e6 Bracketing Order At the default setting of MTR under over IN exposure and flash bracketing are performed in the order described on pages 92 and 264 white balance bracketing in the order no modificatio...

Page 216: ...nformation is displayed in monitor f2 OK Button Shooting Mode This option available in all shooting modes determines what operations can be performed by pressing the button in shooting mode Option Select center focus point default Highlfghiactive focus point Not used Description Pressing the l button in shooting mode selects the center focus point Pressingthe lbuiton in shooting mode highlights ih...

Page 217: ... see below Press again to cancel FV lock iThe b uilt inflash and optional flash units turn offwhile the Fn button is pressed Center weighted metering is activated while the Fn button is pressed I IMatrix metering is activated while the Fn button is pressed Matrix metering Center weighted metering GJ Spot metering Spotmeteiing is activated while the Fnbutton is pressed Access top ite Press the Fnhu...

Page 218: ...des the flash will pop up automatically as required when the shutter release button is pressed halfway In P 5 A and M modes press the button to raise the flash 3 Focus Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter release button halfway to focus 4 Lock flash level After confirming that the flash ready indicator is displayed in the viewfinder press the Fn button The flash wi...

Page 219: ...h Units In addition to the built in flash FV lock is available with 5B 900 5B 800 5B 600 5B 400 and 5B R200 flash units available separately 5et the optional flash to TTL mode the 5B 900 and 5B 800 can also be used in AA mode see the flash manual for details While FV lock is in effect flash output will automatically be adjusted for changes in flash zoom head position When Commander mode is selecte...

Page 220: ...posure locks while the AE UAF L button is pressed Focus locks while the AE UAF L button is pressed Exposurelock whentheAE UAF Lhuttonispressec andremains locked until the button is pressed a second time or the exposure meters turn off The AE UAF L button initiates autofocus The shutter release button can not be used to focus Press the AE L AF L button to lock flash value built in flash and SB 900 ...

Page 221: ...or the selected option while rotating it left displays the previous menu To make a selection press or On image review excluded is the same as On except that the command dials can not be used during image review If Off is selected the multi selector is used to choose the picture displayed during full frame playback highlight thumbnails and navigate menus f6 No Memory Card If Release locked the defa...

Page 222: ...mment 205 Auto image rotation 205 Image dust off ref photo 206 Battery info 208 GPS 208 Eye Fiu pload2 208 Firmware version 208 2 Only available when compatible Eye Fi memory card is inserted pg 208 Format the card Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card Before formatting be sure to make backup copies as required During Formatting Do not turn the camera off...

Page 223: ...face connector allowing pictures to be played back on high definition televisions or monitors using a type C cable available separately from commercial suppliers Before connecting the camera to high definition device choose the HDMI format from the options below Option Description ADfO Auto default Tlie camera automatically selects the approprTateformat _ __ __ w _ _ _ _ __ __ H_ _ _ _ _ _ _ v _ _...

Page 224: ...ary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EH Sa or EH S AC adapter pg 239 Two days of charging will power the clock for about three months If the icon flashes in the control panel the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset Set the clock to the correct time and date Language Choose a language for camera menus and messages The following options a...

Page 225: ... playback pg 128 or when viewed in ViewNX or Capture NX 2 available separately pg 240 The following orientations are recorded Landscape wide orientation Camera rotated 90 clockwise Camera rotated 90 counterclockwise Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected Choose this option when taking photographs with the lens pointing up or down l li l oAuto dlmoa eR I otation d h d d f h f h I I...

Page 226: ...ption to clean the image sensor before starting The message shown at right will be displayed and rEF will appear in the viewfinder and control panel displays when cleaning is complete rEF C1 206 Image Sensor Cleaning Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed Select Clean sensor and then...

Page 227: ...ding times Ifthe reference object is too bright or too dark the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data and the message shown at right will be displayed Choose another reference object and repeat the process from step 1 Image Dust Off Reference Data The same reference data can be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at different apertures Reference images can n...

Page 228: ... end of its Charging charging life and should be replaced Note that batteries charged at life temperatures under about 5 C 41 F may show a temporary drop in charging life the charging life display will however return to normal once the battery has been recharged at a temperature of about 20 C 68 OF or higher GPS Adjust settings for connection to a GPS unit pg 124 Eye Fi Upload This option is displ...

Page 229: ... more information see page 18 Option I Option See page Fifi j Ugh t fng 212 Tin age ove rla y _ __ _ _ 218 Red eye co rreciion r2i2 _ _ AW J _s __ _l _ irfm 2 13 c Quick retouch i 221 j Monoch rome 4 21 4 t Strai9hten 1 2 2 cr FHter effects _ _ 215 8 Dlstortio n co ntrOi i22 iil Color hafa nce i 6 r Fisheye 22 5iiii smalfp iciure r 216 ciSfde by side comparison 223 Notavaiiablewithphotographstaken...

Page 230: ...ht the desired item in the retouch menu and press to display retouch options for more information see the section for the selected item on the following pages To return to full frame playback without creating a retouched copy press 8 rn IPI 4 Create a retouched copy Press to create a retouched copy Retouched copies are indicated by a 12 1 icon r II Retouch The 090 may not be able to display or cre...

Page 231: ...icated by a icon Retouching Copies Copies created with Trim or Small picture can not be further modified Quick retouch is not available with copies created with D lighting similarly D lighting is not available with copies created with Quick retouch D lighting red eye correction filter effects cross screen excepted quick retouch and color balance can not be applied to monochrome copies With the exc...

Page 232: ...e expected results and may in very rare circumstances be applied to portions of the image that are not affected by red eye check the preview thoroughly before proceeding Zoom in Zoom out View other areas of image Cancel zoom Description Press tt button to oomin b ttonto zoom out While photo is zoomed in use multi selector to view areas of image not E visible in monitor Keep multi selector pressed ...

Page 233: ...lti selector to preview cropped image f Save he current crop as a separate file Trim Image Quality and Size Copies created from NEF RAW or NEF RAW JPEG photos have an image quality ofJPEG fine pg 62 copies created from JPEG photos have the same image quality as the original The size of the copy varies with crop size and aspect ratio Aspedratlor possiiiie siies _ _ 3 2 3 424 x 2 280 2 560 x 1 704 1...

Page 234: ...te Sepia or Cyanotype blue and white monochrome Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview of the selected image press to increase color saturation to decrease Press to create a monochrome copy Increase saturation _r Decrease saturation 214 ...

Page 235: ... Intensify reds Red intensifier greens Green intensifier intensifier ior blues Blue intensifier Use the multi selector to choose B I Ifrom three intensity levels 1 high 2 medium or 3 low ue i intensifier rAd crs i arburst eHects io Tight sources i Number ofpoints Choose from four six or eight i i Filter amount Choose the brightness of the light sources affected Cross i Filter angle Choose the angl...

Page 236: ...l Picture Create a small copy of the selected picture The following sizes are available Option 640 480 iSuhed to television plaYba ck 320x240 Suited to display on Web pages 160X 120 Sultabie for e maiL Description The small picture option can be used during full frame playback as described on page 210 The procedure for selecting pictures after choosing Small picture from the retouch menu however d...

Page 237: ...lect or deselect pg 160 Selected pictures are marked by an icon E 18l button S Press to complete the operation Press A confirmation dialog will be displayed highlight Yes and press to copy pictures at the selected size and return to playback To exit without creating copies highlight No and press or press MENU to exit to the retouch menu B Viewing Small Pictures Small pictures are indicated by a gr...

Page 238: ...lts which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor are noticeably better than overlays created in an imaging application The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings before creating an overlay set image quality and size pp 62 63 all options are available To create an NEF RAW copy choose an image quality of NEF RAW 218 ...

Page 239: ... and press To return to Step 7 and select new photos or adjust gain press E 18 9 Save the overlay Press while the preview is displayed to save the overlay After an overlay is created the resulting image will be displayed full frame in the monitor Image Overlay The overlay has the same photo info including date of recording metering shutter speed aperture exposure mode exposure compensation focal l...

Page 240: ...ust NEF RAW processing settings The following options are available IIiIiI 220 n oo _ Image quality Choose from FINE NORM and BASIC pg 62 Image size choose from L M andS pg 6 3 khoose a white balance settTng and adJLlst fine tuning pg 97 White balance This option is not available with images creating using Image overlay Preset manual is only available ifthe original image was recorded using preset...

Page 241: ...st D lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit subjects Press A or Y to choose the amount ofenhancement The effect can be previewed in the edit display Press to copy the photograph Straighten Create a straightened copy of the selected image Press to rotate the image clockwise by up to five degrees in increments of approximately 0 25 degrees to rotate it counterclockwise note that...

Page 242: ...of the edges being cropped out Press to copy the photograph or press B to exit to playback without creating a copy Auto Auto is for use only with pictures taken with type Gand D lenses PC fisheye and AF 35 70mm f 2 8D lenses excluded Results are not guaranteed with other lenses Fisheye Create copies that appear to have been taken with a fisheye lens Press to increase the effect this also increases...

Page 243: ... left the retouched copy on the right with the options used to create the copy listed at the top of the display Press lilli or as indicated by the arrow adjacent to the highlighted image to switch between the source image and the retouched copy To view the highlighted picture full frame press and hold the button If the copy was created from two images using Image overlay press or to view the other...

Page 244: ... to highlight the custom menu tab for more information see page 19 IIChoose Tab Choosing aCustom Menu Both the recent settings menu and My Menu contain a Choose tab option for choosing the menu displayed To switch back and forth between the recent settings menu and My Menu follow the steps below 1 Select Choose tab In the lID RECENT SETTINGS menu or MY MENU highlight Choose tab and press 2 Select ...

Page 245: ...ighlight the desired menu item and press Items currently in My Menu are indicated by a checkmark items indicated by a 0 icon can not be selected I J Add Items a Set Pl ture Control Mana9 Picture Control I Image quality J White balan e l ISO lensitivity settln9S Active I ighlln9 Auto distortion antral 4 Position the new item Press or T to move the new item up or down in My Menu Press to add the new...

Page 246: ... Menu To delete the item currently highlighted in My Menu press the j button A confirmation dialog will be displayed press j again to remove the selected item from My Menu IIReordering Optionsin MyMenu 1 Select Rank items In My Menu highlight Rank items and press __ _ u __ __ _ h c_ 2 Select an item Highlight the item you wish to move and press 3 Position the item Press or to move the item up or d...

Page 247: ...ccessories 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 Error Messages 255 Appendix 258 Available Settings and Defaults 258 Memory Card Capacity 262 Exposure Program 263 Bracketing Programs 264 Flash Control 265 Shutter Speeds Available with the Built in Flash 265 Aperture Sensitivity and Flash Ran...

Page 248: ...rea exposed by a 35 mm camera is 36 x 24 mm The size of the area exposed by the D90 in contrast is 23 6 x 15 8 mm meaning that the picture angle of a 35mm camera is approximately 1 5 times that of the D90 The approximate focal length of lenses for the D90 in 35 mm format can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the lens by about 1 5 Picture size 35mm format Lens 36 x24mm Picture diagon...

Page 249: ...8 When AF 80 200mm f 2 8 AF 3S 70mm f 2 8 AF 28 8Smm f 3 5 4 S New or AF 28 8Smm f 3 5 4 5 lenses are zoomed all the way in at the minimum focus distance the in focus indicator may be displayed when the image on the matte screen in the viewfinder is not in focus Focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus 9 With maximum aperture of f S 6 or faster The AF SIAF I Teleconverter The AF AF I t...

Page 250: ...y only be used when the camera is in mode M Selecting another mode disables the shutter release Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens aperture ring and the camera autofocus system metering electronic analog exposure display depth of field preview and i TTL flash control can not be used Incompatible Accessories and Non CPU Lenses The following accessories and non CPU lenses can NOT be use...

Page 251: ...ng lenses may block the AF assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor AF S DX 12 24mm f 4G ED AF S DX NIKKOR 16 85 mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR AF S 17 35 mm f 2 8D ED AF S DX 17 55 mm f 2 8G ED AF 18 35mm f 3 5 4 5D ED AF S DX 18 70mm f 3 5 4 5G ED AF S OX NIKKOR 18 105 mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR AF S DX VR 18 200mm f 3 5 5 6G AF 20 35 mm f 2 8D AF S NIKKOR 24 70mm f 2 8G ED AF S 24 85...

Page 252: ...AF S OX NIKKOR 16 85 mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR AF S VR 200 400rnm f 4G ED Can not be used with shifting or tilting When used with the AF S NIKKOR 14 24 mm f 2 8G ED the flash will be unable to light the entire subject at all ranges AF S OX NIKKOR 18 105 mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR AF S OX 18 135 mm f 3 5 5 6G ED AF sbx iR18 20ommf i5 S 6GEb AF S OX 17 55 mm f 2 8G ED AF1S 35mmf 3 S 4 sbEb AF sbX18 iOmmf 3 5 4 S...

Page 253: ...upports the following features i TTL flash control Improved through the Iens TTL flash control for use with CLS see page 265 Flash level is set using monitor pre flashes to measure the light reflected by the subject ensuring optimal flash output Advanced Wireless Lighting Allows i TTL flash control with remote wireless flash units FV lock pg 98 Locks flash level at the metered value allowing a ser...

Page 254: ...800 wireless 5peedlight commander 3 m ft 20 C 68 of 58 900 58 800 and 58 600 at 35 mm zoom head position 58 900 with standard illumination 4 27 mm zoom coverage 5 24 mm zoom coverage 5U 800 Wireless 5peedlight Commander When mounted on a CL5 compatible camera the 5U 800 can be used as a commander for remote 58 900 58 800 58 600 or 58 R200 flash units The 5U 800 itself is not equipped with a flash ...

Page 255: ...V V V I AF assist for multi area AF8 V I V V V Fi ash COiori nformatlO n omnlunicciii on u V ru V f _ u __ u __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _u_ _ _u u uu_u_ _ __u__ _ _ _ _ _u u __ uu __ Lu REARiRear curtain sync V i V V i V V V V V u Red eyeredurtion u uu i V _ V 1 r Autozoom V I V V L 1 Only available when SU 800 is used to control other flash units 2 Standard i TIL flash for digital SLR is used with...

Page 256: ...1 58 225 58 23 58 292 58 22 58 20 58 168 58 1S 58 218 2 58 2952 58 S0DX 5peedlight 58 80DX S8 28DX 58 28 Flash mode 58 26 58 2S 58 24 A Non TTL auto V M Manual v G Repeating flash v REAR Rear curtain sync v v v 1 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter release is disabled Set flash unit to A non TTL auto flash 2 Autofocus is only available with AF Micro lenses 60 mm 105 mm or 200 mm 236...

Page 257: ...ator is used for AF assist illumination and red eye reduction When used with AF lenses with focal lengths of 17 135 mm the 5B 900 provides active AF assist illumination for all focus points note however that autofocus is available only with the following focus points 17 105 mm C J C J n n u u n n J n n 106 135mm n n J n n u u u U U u u U n n U u C J C J n __ _ N __u When used with AF lenses with f...

Page 258: ...essory shoe to mount optional flash units directly on the camera without a sync cable pg 234 The accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock for 5peedlights with a locking pin such as the 5B 900 5B 800 5B 600 and 5B 400 Accessory shoe PI The AS 15 Accessory Shoe Adapter When the AS 15 accessory shoe adapter available separately is mounted on the camera accessory shoe flash accessories can be con...

Page 259: ...AC adapters can be used to power the camera for extended periods __ __ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ n _ _ _ u _ __ __ DK 20C Eyepiece Correction lenses Lenses are available with diopters of 5 4 3 2 0 0 5 1 2 and 3 m l Use eyepiece correction lenses only if the desired focus can not be achieved with the built in diopter adjustment control 2 0 to 1 0 m l Test eyepiece correction lenses befor...

Page 260: ...ith filters with exposure factors filter factors over 1 x Y44 Y48 Y52 056 R60 XO Xl C PL N02S N04 N04S N08 N08S N0400 A2 A12 82 88 812 Water Guard WG AS3 Covers the base of the optional 58 900 flash unit to protectthe camera accessory shoe from water droplets Nikon Speedlights S8 900 S8 800 S8 600 and S8 400 Nikon Wireless Remote Speedlight S8 R200 Wireless Speedlight Commander SU 800 Capture NX 2...

Page 261: ...mate Accessory Description 2 i y r s e o or button is pressed or to take pictures at a shutter speed of bulb GPS Unlt iConneci to a ccessoryterm inal 1 o recorcf latltud e longltude altltude GP 1 iand UTC time with pictures pg 124 m_ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _w _ _ _ _ M_ _ __ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ __ m _ ML l3 wireless remote control Use as a remote shutter release for self portraits or to prevent blur caused b...

Page 262: ... 32GB t Panasonic S12MB 1GS iGB 4GB t 8GB T6GB 32GB t 512MB lGB 2GB 4GB Lexar Media Platinum II 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB t Professional 1GB 2GB 4GB t _ _ v w _ A If card will be used with card reader or other device check that device supports 2GB cards t SDHC compliant If card will be used with card reader or other device check that device supports SDHC Other cards have not been tested For more details o...

Page 263: ...ide wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly Important Dust or other foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not covered under warranty _ __ _ _ __ __ __ w _ __ _ _ __ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ __ __ _ __ _ _ l These glass elements are easily damaged Remove dust and lint with a blower If e ns d using an aerosol blower keep the can vertical to pre...

Page 264: ... when the camera is turned on or off II HClean NowH 1 Place the camera base down Image sensor cleaning is most effective when the camera is placed base down as shown at right 2 Display the Clean image sensor menu Highlight Clean image sensor in the setup menu and press 3 Select Clean now Highlight Clean now and press D SETUP MENU Formal m mory card LCD bllghtnm 0 y Loa mirror UP lor I a ll1l9 u Vi...

Page 265: ...ch time the camera is turned off i Clean at startup i fheTmagesensoriscleanedauiomaticallyais1 artupandcili shutdown hutdown a il goff AutO i agesensor c1ea n off Image Sensor Cleaning The following interrupt image sensor cleaning raising the built in flash pressing the shutter release depth of field preview or AF button using the AE UAF l button to focus or using the Fn button for FV lock Cleanin...

Page 266: ...move the lens 246 3 Select Lock mirror up for cleaning Turn the camera on Highlight Lock mirror up for cleaning in the setup menu and press note that this option is not available at battery levels of or below 4 Press The message shown at right will be displayed in the monitor and a row of dashes will appear in the control panel and viewfinder To restore normal operation without inspecting the low ...

Page 267: ...hangeable lenses and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are removed or exchanged Once inside the camera this foreign matter may adhere to the low pass filter where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions To protect the camera when no lens is in place be sure to replace the body cap provided with the camera being careful to first remove all dust and other foreign ma...

Page 268: ...being recorded or deleted Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry To prevent an accidental interruption of power avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected Cleaning When cleaning the camera body use a blower to gently remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a so...

Page 269: ...ken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes and mouth Replace the monitor cover when transporting the camera or leaving it unattended Batteries Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning and should be removed with a soft dry cloth before use Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Observe the following preca...

Page 270: ...f delay See A Note on Electronically Controlled iCameras below IThe response times and brightness of these Idisplays varies with temperature Problem Viewfinder is out of focus Viewfinder is dark D1 A Note on Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances unusual characters may appear in the control panel and the camera may stop functioning In most cases this phenomenon is caused by ...

Page 271: ... in AF A mode Tm ii g e s ize can not be changed Image quality set to NEF RAW 244 174 74 167 167 i _ 241 68 40 180 Photos are blotched or smeared No photo taken when remote control shutter release button is pressed __ _ __ h _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _r_ _ _ w _ _ _ r do _ _ __ _ _ Choose lower ISO sensitivity or turn high ISO noise reduction on i Shutter speed is slower than 8 s use long exp...

Page 272: ...s not created with 090 104 Problem Effects of Picture Control differ from image to image Metering can not be changed Exposure compensation can not be used Only one time shutter release button is pressed in continuous shooting mode Reddish areas appear in photos Textures are uneven White balance bracketing unavailable Full range of shutter speeds not available Colors are unnatural Flash is charging...

Page 273: ...tely is connected Message is displayed i Select All for Playback folder Note that Current is stating that no images are automatically selected after photograph is taken available for playback M N h m n _ _ n_ 0 N n _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ Can not change print Memory card is full delete photos order Memory card is locked i photo is in NEF RAW format C reate jPEG copy uSlngNEF Can not select pho...

Page 274: ...n combinations of settings or when no memory card is inserted Note that Battery info option is not available when camera is 208 powered by an optional AC adapter or by optional MB D80 battery pack with AA batteries Menu item can not be selected Problem Date of recording is not correct 254 ...

Page 275: ...inks blinks Lltt rh non IX Nikkor lens Select mode M 27 230 74 70 81 82 59 236 74 240 Change flash mode setting on optional flash unit Focus manually a ISO sensitivity Use optional ND filter Subject too bright photo will In exposure mode be overexposed S Increase shutter speed 81 A Choose a smaller aperture 82 larger f number f _ Use a higher ISO sensitivity Use flash ISubject too dark photo will ...

Page 276: ...ed back until another folder has All photos in current folder are hidden been selected or Hide image used to allow at least one image to be displayed Error accessing memory card Unable to create new folder Memory card has not Format memory card or insert been formatted for use 29 30 new memory card Fo blinks HR OJ blinks Indicator _ _ _ w c IControl panel viewfinder Problem Solution E JI Cameracan...

Page 277: ...nt r fo resu e r1 1 iselect Contmue If available Check paper Paper in printer is notl insertpapero correctsize 150 _ _ _ _ _ _ 0_0_ o j f_ I t s i _ __ _j t i 0 ____ Paper is jammed in IClear jam and select printer IContinue i r i i I n i ed s ize 150 j ICheckink To resume select 150 IContinue n epfa ce inka ndsefe i _ iPrinter is out of ink I 150 J i Out of paper Cannot select this file Indicator...

Page 278: ... V v v V v 2 V 2 V 2 v 2 Set Picture Control Image quality 1 Image size 1 White balance 1 ISO sensitivity settings 1 g Active O Lighting s Color space Long expo NR c High ISO NR Active folder Multiple exposure 1 Movie setting Shooting mode 1 Autofocus mode 1 I Metering 1 Flex ibleprogram 1 Autoexposurelockf S Exposure compensation 1 IQ Bracketing 1 Flash mode 1 Metering 1 a1 AF a rea mode 2 a2 Cen...

Page 279: ...display l i t I v t vi V Ii V V d9 IcbiTlumination it l V V V i V iv dlb Exposuredelaymo e el r v V v V i V V dl i Flash warning i tl tlv d12 MB D80 battery type t v V t I l tiV lij el Flashshutierspeed 1 i V t l l i V ie2 FiashcntrfforbuYit infiash V IT t v e3 Mod eTi ngflash 1 1 r ij V t V 4 t racketir gsei V F P 1 Vi t i V V Ie6 Bracketing order II I l V f1 switch T V V V V IlT tI t V 2 OK butt...

Page 280: ... b1 EV steps for exposure b2 Easy exposure compensation b3 Center weighteda rea b4 Fine tune optimal exposure c1 Shutter release button AE L c2 Auto meter offdelay c3 Self timer Self timer deiay Number oEhots c4 Monitor off delay piayback lOs c c Menus 20 s Shooting infodisplay lOs Image review 4 s c5 Remote on duration 1 min d1 Beep On d2 Viewfinder grid display Off d3 ISO display and adjustment ...

Page 281: ...Auto FP Off e6 Bracketing order MTR under over h switch LCD backlight f2 OK button shooting mode Select center focus point f3 AssignFUNC button F Iock m _ _ _ __ _ m _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ f4 Assign AE L AF L button AE AF lock __ _ _ c _ m __ H_ _ _ _y _ __ _ _ _n _ _ __ f5 Customize command dials q evers erota tion u u __ __ N 0 _ j Change main sub __u __ u t oW _ u_ J enusanapjaybac_ On f6 No memory ...

Page 282: ...6 MB 11 6 MB 12 3 MB 11 7 MB 11 2 MB 10 8 MB L 6 0 MB M 3 4 MB 5 1 6 MB L 3 0 MB M 1 7 MB 5 0 8 MB L 1 5 MB M 0 9 MB 5 0 4 MB 1 All figures are approximate File size varies with scene recorded 2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer Drops if 150 sensitivity is set to H G 3 or higher High ISO NR is on when 150 sensitivity is set to 800 or higher or long exposure noise redu...

Page 283: ... F 135mm 135mm F F1 F11 F16 F22 F32 30 15 8 4 2 1 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 10002000 4000 8000 Shutter speed The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with ISO sensitivity the above graph assumes an ISO sensitivity of ISO 200 equivalent When matrix metering is used values over 17 13 EVare reduced to 17 13 EV III 263 ...

Page 284: ...d negative positive 2 F 2 frames unmodified positive 2 F 2 frames unmodified negative Order when Under MTR over is selected for Custom Setting e6 Bracketing order is negative unmodified positive three frames or negative unmodified two frames IIBracketing Increment Autoexposure and flash bracketing JlEV steps for exposure cntrl set to 1 3 EV JlEV steps for exposure cntrl set to 1 2 EV Display Incre...

Page 285: ... background details or when exposure compensation is used Standard i TTL flash control is used with spot metering or when selected with the optional flash unit i TTL balanced fill flash for digital 5LR is used in all other cases Shutter Speeds Available with the Built in Flash The following shutter speeds are available with the built in flash when vibration reduction VR is not used Mode Shutter sp...

Page 286: ...6ft 11in 8 11 16 22 32 0 6 1 5 2ft 4ft 11 in 11 16 22 32 0 6 1 1 2ft 3fi 7in 16 22 32 0 6 0 8 ift 2fi 7in In the following modes the maximum aperture minimum f number is limited according to ISO sensitivity when the built in flash is used Maximum aperture atiSOsensi ilvltyof 200 400 800 1600 3200 P 2 8 3 3 4 4 8 5 6 5 6 6 7 8 9 5 11 For each one step increase in sensitivity e g from 200 to 400 ape...

Page 287: ... rom e T a n dscape Portrait storage for up to nine custom Picture Controls Media sb securebigiial memorycards sbHC compliant File system bCF Design Ru fefor came ra Fifesystem i 6 OPOF bigliafPrint Oider Format Exif 2 21 Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras PictBridge Storage Image size pixels Lens aperture _ Viewfinder Viewfinder Eye level pentaprism single lens reflex viewfi...

Page 288: ...uto S aperture priority auto A manual M TTL exposure metering using 420 segment RGB sensor Matrix 3D color matrix metering II type G and D lenses color matrix metering II other CPU lenses Center weighted Weight of 75 given to 6 8 or 1O mm circle in center of frame Spot Meters 3 5 mm circle about 2 of frame centered on selected focus point Matrix or center weighted metering 0 20 EV Spot metering 2 ...

Page 289: ...range finding supported C anbe sefectecrf omflfocus points Single point dynamic area auto area 3D tracking 11 points Focus can be locked by pressing shutter release button halfway single servo AF or by pressing AE L AF L button Focus point AF area mode Focus lock _ Exposure ISO sensitivity ISO 200 3200 in steps of 1 3 EV Can also be set to approx 0 3 0 7 or Recommended 1 EV ISO 100 equivalent belo...

Page 290: ...curtain sync red eye reduction 3 1 EV in increments of 113 or 1 2 EV Lights when built inflash or optional flash unit such as 5B 900 5B 800 5B 600 5B 400 5B 80DX 5B 28DX or 5B 50DX is fully charged blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output in i TTL or auto aperture modes Accessory shoe 5tandardISOS1Shot shoecontactwith safetYlock Nikon Creatlvelighting AdvancedVVirelessUghiing supportedwi...

Page 291: ...and image comment up to 36 characters Hi Speed USB canbeseTectedfrom NTSCandPALTmagescan be displayed on external device while camera monitor is on HiM outpui m m _m _m Versionl 3awithtypeC HbMTconnector camera monitor turns off when HDMI cable is connected _ __ h NN N _ _ _A N _ _N _ _ m _ __ _ N _ _ _ _ __ _ Accessory terminal Remote cord MC DC2 available separately GPS unit GP 1 available separ...

Page 292: ...ttery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 C 68 OF Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain Approx 80 g 2 8 oz excluding terminal cover Approx 90 x 35 x 58 mm 3 5 x 1 4 x 2 3 in Approx 3...

Page 293: ...ate focusing ring _ _ w_ m __ Vibration reduction Lens shift method using voice coil motors VCMs Closest focus distance O 4sm 1fi S iinjataITzoomsettings Diaphragm Seven bladediaphragmwithroundedblades andfully automaiicaperture Aperture range f 3 5 22 at 18 mm f S 6 38 at 105 mm Metering Maximum aperture c Attachment size 67 mm P 0 75 m tifmen sions Approx 76 mmdTameierx S9 mm73 0 x3 Sin from sur...

Page 294: ...Still Cameras version 2 21 a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif compliant printers PictBridge A standard developed through cooperation with the digital camera and printer industries allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without first transferring them to a computer HOMI High Definition Mu...

Page 295: ...s once every 30 s after photograph is taken monitor is turned on for 4 s tester waits for exposure meters to turn off after monitor is turned off flash fired at full power once every other shot Live view not used 2 Measured at 20 68 of with an AF S DX NIKKOR 18 1 05mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR lens under the following test conditions release mode set to QjH autofocus mode set to AF C image quality set to J...

Page 296: ...193 Auto bracketing set 191 ADL bracketing 193 AE flash 191 AE only 191 Flash only 191 WB bracketing 191 Auto FP 195 Auto image rotation 205 Auto meter off 35 179 Auto meter off delay 179 Auto area 36 173 Autofocus 54 55 57 B Backlight 8 183 Battery 22 23 34 184 208 charging 22 pack 184 208 239 Battery info 208 Beep 180 Blue 97 Body cap 3 25 240 Bracketing 92 191 193 Active D Lighting 193 exposure...

Page 297: ...274 High ISO NR 168 Highlights 131 163 Histogram 130 163 I Image comment 205 Image Dust Off ref photo 206 Image file 274 Image overlay 218 Image quality 62 Image review 163 Image size 63 Index print 156 In focus indicator 38 57 60 Information 129 163 ISO display and adjustment 181 ISO sensitivity 74 166 ISO sensitivity 74 ISO sensitivity auto control 166 Maximum sensitivity 166 Minimum shutter spe...

Page 298: ...eset custom settings 172 Reverse indicators 201 RGB 130 167 RGB Histogram 130 Rotate tall 163 S S Image size 63 Screen tips 182 Self timer 179 Sensitivity 74 166 Set Picture Control 109 Landscape 109 Monochrome 109 Filter effects 111 112 Toning 111 112 Neutral 109 Portrait 109 Standard 109 Vivid 109 Setup menu 202 Shooting data 131 132 Shooting info display 10 183 Shooting menu 165 Shutter priorit...

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Page 300: ...rt except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION CE NIKON CORPORATION Fuji Bldg 2 3 Marunouchi 3 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 8331 Japan 2008 Nikon Corporation Printed in Thailand 6MB02977 07 ...

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Page 302: ...nd Dials 24 Using the Built in Flash 31 Live View 32 Picture Controls 36 Custom Picture Controls 38 The Fn Button 40 Guides and Tips 41 Help 41 Formatting Memory Cards 41 Two Button Reset Restoring Default Settings 41 Menu Guide MENU button 42 B PLAYBACK MENU 42 CI SHOOTING MENU 43 CUSTOM SETIING MENU 46 YSETUP MENU 52 RETOUCH MENU 54 RECENT SETIINGS 55 rn MY MENU 55 ...

Page 303: ...Quick Start Guide Follow these steps for a quick start with your camera DAttach the strap fJ Charge the battery IJ Insert the battery Attach a lens Rotate the lens until it clicks into place 3 ...

Page 304: ...card access lamp will light for a few seconds Close the memory ca rd slot cover Turn the camera on Front Access lamp Choose a language and set the clock A language selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on Follow the steps below to choose a language and set the camera clock 4 Press or to highlight a language to select ...

Page 305: ...elect Press or T to highlight a date format to select If daylight saving time is in effect highlight On and press select Off if standard time is in effect Press or to highlight items or T to change Press to set the clock and exit to shooting mode 5 ...

Page 306: ...finder press the FO buttons again while the display is blinking to format the memory card _ I _ _ c 11 i rt l J I I I I _ For 15311 ill button button 1 tAH i Adjust viewfinder focus Rotate the diopter control until the viewfinder display and focus points are in sharp focus When operating the diopter control with your eye to the viewfinder be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your e...

Page 307: ... Ready the camera When framing photographs in the viewfinder hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep your upper body stable 7 ...

Page 308: ...ot Press the shutter release button halfway to focus then press it the rest of the way down to take the photograph t Focus t nle Take photograph 8 If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in 0 mode the built in flash will pop up automatically when the shutter release is pressed halfway Once the flash is raised it will only fire when required for additional lighting ...

Page 309: ... can be displayed by pressing or To view additional photo information as described on page 129 of the User s Manual press and T To end playback and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway 1m Delete photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor press the illI button again to delete the image and return to playback To exit without deleting the pictu...

Page 310: ... directly from the camera Follow the steps below to print selected pictures one at a time For more information see page 150 of User s Manual DTurn the camera off EJ Connect the USB cable Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable as shown Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle 10 ...

Page 311: ...o zoom in on the current frame press E to exit zoom To view six pictures at a time press the button Use the multi selector to highlight pictures or press t to display the highlighted picture full frame Press PictBridge printing options will be displayed Press or T to highlight an option and press to display options for the selected menu item Press to select and return to previous menu 11 ...

Page 312: ...inter Start printing Select Start printing and press to start printing The PictBridge playback screen shown in Step 4 will be displayed when printing is complete To cancel before all copies have been printed press 12 ...

Page 313: ...raphs and embed information in photographs as they are transferred while ViewNX can be used to sort photographs convert images to different file formats and perform simple editing on NEF RAW photographs Supported Operating Systems The camera can be connected to a computer running the following operating system s Windows Windows Vista Service Pack 1 32 bit Home Basic Home Premium Business Enterpris...

Page 314: ...yed in ViewNX ViewNX ViewNX is used to view photographs after they have been transferred to the computer ViewNX can also be started by Windows Doub Ie clicking the ViewNX shortcut on the desktop Macintosh Clicking the ViewNX icon in the Dock Online Help To view online help start Nikon Transfer or ViewNX and select the appropriate option from the Help menu m Turn the camera off and disconnect the U...

Page 315: ...quick access to frequently used tools 3 Navigation Tab The navigation tab contains the following palettes Folders Navigate the folder tree Metadata View information including XMP IPTC data on selected photographs Quick Adjustment Make simple changes to NEF RAW images including adjustments to exposure compensation white balance and Picture Control settings D Lighting HS and color booster options ca...

Page 316: ...at the flash will not fire even when lighting is poor Scene Modes l Portrait Shoot portraits with background in soft focus r i Landscape Preserve details in landscape shots lose up Take vivid close ups offlowers insects and other small objects Sports Freeze motion for dynamic sports shots Night portrait Shoot portraits against a dimly lit backdrop Use i J of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur...

Page 317: ... of field preview button Preview depth of field Focus mode selector Modes Sand autofocus The camera focuses using autofocus AF when shutter release button is pressed halfway Mode M manual Focus is adjusted manually using the lens focusing ring 19 ...

Page 318: ...tection from protected images f playback zoom in thumbnail playback zoom out button During playback press the button to zoom in When the image is zoomed in press the E button to zoom out To view multiple images press the button when a picture is displayed full frame ImJ information display quick settings display button Press once to view the focus point shutter speed aperture and other shooting in...

Page 319: ...Diopter adjustment control Rotate until the display in the viewfinder is in focus pg 6 bY Live view button Press the button to frame pictures in the monitor pg 32 21 ...

Page 320: ...ttings Display To change settings for the items listed below press the Iflm button in the shooting information display Highlight items using the multi selector and press to view the menu for the selected item 22 7 ...

Page 321: ...ture Control Choose how photographs are processed after shooting S Fn button assignment Choose the fu nction performed by the Fn button either by itself or in combination with the command dials pg 40 6 AE L AF L button assignment Choose the fu nction performed by the AE UAF L button either by itself or in combination with the command dials 7 Tip The name of the menu associated with the selected it...

Page 322: ...als The settings that can be adjusted by pressing a button and rotating a command dial are listed below Sub command dial tiilhl r T 1 L L Jl J _L _ Control panel L Ir JAF A o uT4ll L J NORM rml A Main command dial 24 ...

Page 323: ...ensation Choose flash mode 2 Select bracketing exposure increment Activate or cancel bracketi g select umber of shots In bracketing V e At sequence 1 Available in P S A and Mmodes only 2 Not available in c and modes 25 ...

Page 324: ...alance ISet color temperature IChoose a white balance preset Choose a white balance setting Set ISO sensitivity t 0 _ _ J ISO c c c Choose an image size Q NORMI t t _ Set image quality Can also be adjusted from the shooting menu pg 43 26 ...

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Page 326: ...ghted 8 Spot 28 Recommended in most situations selected automatically in auto and scene modes Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area defaults to 8 mm circle in center of frame Camera meters circle 3 5mm O 14in in diameter approximately 2 5 of frame ...

Page 327: ...nuous high speed a Quick response Choose an autofocus mode AF A AF S AF Auto select Single servo AF Continuous servo AF Camera automatically selects single servo autofocus when subject is stationary continuous servo autofocus when subject is moving For stationary subjects For moving subjects Available in P S A and M modes only 29 ...

Page 328: ...following settings can be adjusted by rotating the command dials pg 24 Fl s _ _ AF A J L J S J NORM A Choos a p combination of aperture and shutter speed S Choose a shutter speed A Choose an aperture MChoose an aperture Choose a shutter speed 30 ...

Page 329: ...ress the button to raise the flash Remove lens hoods when the flash is raised If the flash is raised pictures can only be taken when the flash ready indicator is disPIayed If the flash ready indicator is not displayed the flash is charging remove your finger briefly from the shutter release button and try again To save power when the flash is not in use press it gently downward until the latch cli...

Page 330: ...one of the following autofocus modes is displayed in the monitor note that these autofocus modes differ from those available in other shooting modes The camera automatically detects and I Face priority focuses on portrait subjects facing the camera Wide area WIDE default Normal area Use for hand held shots of landscapes and other non portrait subjects Use for pin point focus on a selected spot in ...

Page 331: ...e E button to zoom out Nlkon I I E and t buttons Choose the focus point Wide and normal autofocus Rotate the focus selector lock to e and use the multi selector to move the focus point to any point in the frame Return the focus selector lock to L when selection is complete kon Focus selector lock Focus point 33 ...

Page 332: ...s Inwide and normal autofocus the camera will focus while the shutter release button is pressed halfway In face priority autofocus the camera will focus on the face in the double yellow border while the shutter release button is pressed halfway The focus point will blink green and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses If the camera is able to focus the focus point will be dis...

Page 333: ...take pictures in the current release mode The monitor will turn off When shooting is complete the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for 4 s or until the shutter release button is pressed halfway Exit live view mode Press the Q button to exit live view mode ChYJ button 35 ...

Page 334: ...s Press the MENU button and select Picture Control in the shooting menu Nikon Picture Controls rBSD Standard BNL Neutral BVI Vivid BMC Monochrome BPT Portrait ElLS Landscape Standard processing for balanced results Minimal processing for natural results Pictures are enhanced for a vivid photoprint effect Take monochrome photographs Lends a natural texture and rounded feel to the skin of portrait s...

Page 335: ...ack zoom out button BSD Standard Choose a preset variation on the selected picture control for balanced sharpening contrast and saturation Adjust individual settings manually BMC Monochrome Create the effect of monochrome photographs taken with a color filter Choose the tint used in monochrome photographs 37 ...

Page 336: ... D Lighting Color space EJSD I NORM fbi AUTO t6 Save edit Edit an existing Picture Control and save it as a new custom Picture Control Rename Rename existing custom Picture Controls Delete Delete custom Picture Controls Load save Save custom Picture Controls to the memory card or load custom Picture Controls created with ViewNX supplied or Capture NX 2 available separately 38 ...

Page 337: ... in the Picture Control list _ G __ _ _ _ Adjust Picture Control settings irn Manage Picture Control o Save as Unused w EJt 2 Unused r fBC 3 Unused EJt 4 Unused EJt 5 Unused EJt 6 Unused fBC 7 Unused Choose a destination for the custom Picture Control Enter a name 39 ...

Page 338: ...e MENU button and select Custom Setting f3 Assign FUNe button in the custom setting menu m Framing grid It Matrix metering L I AF area mode Center weighted metering n Center focus point GJ Spot metering t J m FV lock default rn Access top item in Flash off MYMENU IRAwl NEF RAW Available in P S A and M modes only 40 ...

Page 339: ...e the c indicator is blinking will format the memory card Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding Memory cards can also be formatted in the setup menu pg 52 Two Button Reset Restoring Default Settings Camera settings can be restored to button default values by holding the AF and I buttons down together for more i IN than two seconds these but...

Page 340: ...unlight pg 26 Flash Cloudy Shade Choose color temp Preset manual ISO sensitivity settings ISO sensitivity ISO _ ISO sensitivity auto control CD pg 26 Active D Lighting Auto default Extra high High Normal Low Off Color space sRGB default Adobe RGB Long expo NR On Off default 44 Q SHOOTING MENU ...

Page 341: ... High Normal Low Off Active folder Select folder New Rename Delete Multiple exposure Done Number of shots Auto gain Movie settings Quality Sound Only available when the memory card contains empty folders Q SHOOTING MENU 45 ...

Page 342: ...cus point Normal zone default Wide zone a3 Built in AF assist On default illuminator Off a4 AF point Auto default illumination On Off as Focus point Wrap wrap around No wrap default a6 AE L AF L for AE AF lock default MB D80 AE lock only AF lock only AE lock Hold AF ON FVlock Focus point selection a7 Live view Face priority autofocus Wide area default Normal area 46 f CUSTOM SETTING MENU ...

Page 343: ...er weighted area 1 3 step 1 2 step On Off 6mm 8mm 10mm w w b4 Fine tune optima Yes exposure No h W Y v w default default default default default default v On Off c2 Auto meter of 45 delay 6 s 8s 16 s 30 s 1 min 5 min 10 min 30 min Self timer delay Number of shots w c Timers AE lock WWMV __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ c1 Shutter release button AE L v v c3 Self timer CUSTOM SETTING MENU 47 ...

Page 344: ...ing display dl Beep On defau It Off d2 Viewfinder grid On display Off defau It d3 ISO display and Show ISO sensitivity adjustment Show ISO Easy ISO Show frame count default d4 Viewfinder On defau It warning display Off d5 Screen tips On defau It Off d6 CL mode shooting 4 fps speed 3 fps default 2 fps 1 fps d7 File number On sequence Off default Reset 48 CUSTOM SETTING MENU ...

Page 345: ...sh warning d 12MB OSbhattery type e Bracketing flash e1 Flash shutter speed Auto Manual On Off On Off On Off LR6 AA alkaline HR6 AA Ni MH FR6 AA lithium ZR6 AA Ni Mn 1 60 s 1 30 s 1 15 s 1 85 1 45 1 25 1 5 25 45 85 15 s 305 defau It default defau It default default default tf CUSTOM SETTING MENU 49 ...

Page 346: ...sh e2 Flash cntrl for built in flash e3 Modeling flash e2 Optional flash e4 Auto bracketing set eS Auto FP e6 Bracketing order MTR under over Under MTR over Changes to Optional flash when an optional 5B 400 flash unit is attached and turned on f Controls f1 switch f2 OK button shooting mode LCD backlight Both Select center focus point Highlight active focus point Not used default default 50 f CUST...

Page 347: ...RAW h h AE AF lock AE lock only AF lock only AE lock hold AF ON FVlock f Controls f3 Assig n F U NC button pg 40 f4 Assign AE L AF L button fS Customize command dials Reverse rotation Change main sub Menus and playback Release locked Enable release default Reverse i icators 0 _ 1111111111111111111111111 defau It _ 0 1111111111111111111111111 CUSTOM SETTING MENU 51 ...

Page 348: ...e 52 YSETUP MENU Yes No 3 3 Clean now Clean at startup shutdown Start NTSC PAL Auto 480p progressive 576p progressive 720p progressive 1080i interlaced Time zone Date and time Date format Daylight saving tim Dansk Deutsch English Espanol Suomi Franc ais Italiano Nederlands Norsk Polski Portugues PYCCK I1 Svenska px 7 ilt E3 g default default ...

Page 349: ... start Battery info GPS default Eye Fi upload Enable Disable defau It Firmware version Only available when compatible Eye Fi memory card is inserted The camera supports Eye Fi memory cards available separately from third party suppliers at the time of writing Eye Fi memory cards were approved for use in the United States of America only YSETUP MENU 53 ...

Page 350: ... Warm filter Red intensifier Green intensifier Blue intensifier Cross screen default default Color balance Small picture Image overlay NEF RAW processing Quick retouch Straighten Distortion control Fisheye Side by side comparison Available only if the button is pressed to display the retouch menu during full frame playback 54 RETOUCH MENU ...

Page 351: ...u Custom setting menu Setup menu Retouch men u default default My Menu Recent settings y y y 1 Displayed when My Menu is selected for RECENT SETIINGS Choose tab 2 Items can also be deleted by highlighting them in MY MENU and pressing the mi button twice Remove items 2 Rank items _ d W Choose tab RECENT SETTINGS 55 ...

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Page 353: ...cording pg 50 pg 44 Incorrect 208 pg 50 Incorrect Maximum Size Movie files can be up to 2 GB in size The maximum length is 5 min for movies with a frame size of 1280 x 760 20 min for other movies note that depending on memory card write speed shooting may end before this length is reached TSome ptions a ot ilable at cert combinati Menu item can not be iof settings or when no memory card is inserte...

Page 354: ...nstalled The language selection dialog is not displayed if Nikon Transfer is already installed The Software Suite installer dialog is displayed in the language selected when Nikon Transfer was first installed Start the computer and insert the installer CD Insert the Software Suite CD in a CD ROM drive Z Ifthe Instilll Doos Not rt Autonootkally If the installer does not start automatically select C...

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Page 356: ...1 max 2 4m 8 Type UL LISTED SPT 2 or NISPT 2 18AWGx2 AC cord inlet Specified EN60320 or equivalent Employ aplug in shape and ratings matched with AC outlet to be used AC cord Plug configuration Usage Nominal voltage current rating NEMA1 15P UL LISTED North American 120V 60Hz 2A min ...

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Page 358: ...Nikon product s with an approximate retail value of up to 1 000 see Official Rules for explanation and restrictions A purchase will not improve your chances of winning Odds of winning the Sweepstakes depend on the total number of eligible entries for the relevant month during the Sweepstakes period Visit Nikonusa com registration for Official Rules or for Official Rules by postal mail send a self ...

Page 359: ... CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER CLAIM REGARDING THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS OF NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR BREACH OF CONTRACT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW A LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR B THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONS...

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