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DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
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To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before D use to prevent damage to the camera. This icon marks notes; information that should be read before A using the camera. This icon marks references to othe
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Table of Contents For Your Safety ............................................................................. x Notices......................................................................................... xiv Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera ..................................................... 1 The Camera Body................................................................................... 1 The Mode Dial.........................................................................
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Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) 47 k Portrait........................................................................................... 47 l Landscape .................................................................................... 47 p Child ............................................................................................... 48 m Sports ............................................................................................. 48 n Close up ........
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More on Photography 67 Choosing a Release Mode......................................................... 67 Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)........................................ 68 Quiet Shutter Release................................................................ 70 Self-Timer Mode ......................................................................... 71 Focus (Viewfinder Photography) ............................................ 74 Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode.............
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P, S, A, and M Modes 100 Shutter Speed and Aperture ................................................. 100 Mode P (Programmed Auto)........................................................ 102 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto).................................................... 104 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)................................................ 106 Mode M (Manual)............................................................................. 108 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) .......
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Recording and Viewing Movies 155 Recording Movies .................................................................... 155 Movie Settings ................................................................................... 158 Viewing Movies ........................................................................ 162 Editing Movies .......................................................................... 164 Trimming Movies.........................................................................
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Connections 201 Installing ViewNX 2 ................................................................. 201 Using ViewNX 2........................................................................ 204 Copy Pictures to the Computer .................................................. 204 View Pictures...................................................................................... 206 Printing Photographs ............................................................. 208 Connecting the Printer.....
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B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup............................................... 231 Reset Setup Options ................................................................... 233 Format Memory Card ................................................................. 234 Monitor Brightness...................................................................... 235 Info Display Format ..................................................................... 236 Auto Info Display.................................
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N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies...................... 263 Creating Retouched Copies.......................................................... 264 D-Lighting ...................................................................................... 266 Red-Eye Correction ..................................................................... 267 Trim................................................................................................... 268 Monochrome ..........................
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Technical Notes 289 Compatible Lenses................................................................... 289 Compatible CPU Lenses ................................................................. 289 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses ....................................................... 292 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) ....................................... 299 Flash Units Compatible with the Creative Lighting System (CLS) ......................................................................
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For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all A warnings before using this Nikon
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ADo not disassemble AObserve caution when using the flash Touching the product’s internal parts • Using the camera with the flash in could result in injury. In the event of close contact with the skin or other malfunction, the product should be objects could cause burns. repaired only by a qualified • Using the flash close to the subject’s technician. Should the product break eyes could cause temporary visual open as the result of a fall or other impairment. The flash should be no accident,
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AObserve proper precautions when • Discontinue use immediately handling batteries should you notice any changes in Batteries may leak or explode if the battery, such as discoloration or improperly handled. Observe the deformation. following precautions when handling AObserve proper precautions when batteries for use in this product: handling the charger • Use only batteries approved for use • Keep dry. Failure to observe this in this equipment. precaution could result in injury or • Do n
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AUse appropriate cables AFollow the directions of airline and When connecting cables to the input hospital personnel and output jacks, use only the cables This camera transmits radio provided or sold by Nikon for the frequencies that could interfere with purpose to maintain compliance with medical equipment or aircraft product regulations. navigation. Disable the wireless network feature and remove all ACD-ROMs wireless accessories from the camera CD-ROMs containing software or before bo
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Notices • No part of the manuals included • Nikon will not be held liable for any with this product may be damages resulting from the use of reproduced, transmitted, this product. transcribed, stored in a retrieval • While every effort has been made to system, or translated into any ensure that the information in these language in any form, by any means, manuals is accurate and complete, without Nikon’s prior written we would appreciate it were you to permission. bring any errors or omissi
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Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference
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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied • Cautions on certain copies and or reproduced reproductions Do not copy or reproduce paper The government has issued cautions money, coins, securities, government on copies or reproductions of bonds, or local governmen
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another
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D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. A Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the came
