Nikon D90 Frame the Photograph, Ready the camera, Frame the photograph, Using a Zoom Lens

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Step 4: Frame the Photograph

1Ready 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. In jmode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; use of a tripod is recommended.

Hold 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.

2Frame the photograph.

Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in at least one of the eleven focus points.

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AUsing a Zoom Lens

Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph (select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale index to zoom in, shorter focal lengths to zoom out).

Focus point

Zoom in

Zoom ring

Zoom out

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Contents Digital Camera Where to Find It Package Contents Trademark Information Symbols and ConventionsIii Question Key phrase Photo info, highlights How do I reset file numbering to 1?How do I set the clock? World time How do I set the clock for daylight saving time?Can I take photos at a reduced size for e-mail? Is there an easy way to take snapshots? Auto modeVii Table of Contents More on Photography All Modes Fine-Tuning White Balance Choosing a Color TemperatureA, and M Modes Focus Point SelectionMore on Playback 127 Connections 145Menu Guide 159 164 C2 Auto Meter-off Delay 179165 166Xii 202209 Technical Notes 227Xiii Xiv For Your SafetyAObserve proper precautions when handling the quick charger AObserve proper precautions when handling batteriesAUse appropriate cables CD-ROMsXvi Xvii Symbol for Separate Collection in European CountriesComply with copyright notices ReproducedXviii Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesDisposing of Data Storage Devices Before Taking Important PicturesOverview Getting to Know the Camera Camera MenusFirst Steps Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Servicing the Camera and AccessoriesOverview Camera Body Getting to Know the CameraUSB connector DC-IN connector for optional EH-5a or239 151Qual image quality/size button Memory card access lamp Information display/quick settingsAE-L/AF-L button Live view buttonSelect these modes for full control over camera settings Mode DialA, and M Modes Auto ModesLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Control PanelLCD Illuminator Viewfinder Viewfinder DisplayControl Panel and Viewfinder Shooting Information Display Operations are performed for about 10 secondsSee Also Flash control mode for Shooting modeBracketing indicator Long exposure noise reduction167 Command Dials Image Quality and SizeSet image quality pg Release Mode Autofocus ModeISO Sensitivity ExposureChoose an aperture exposure mode a or M pp Choose a shutter speed exposure mode S or M ppChoose a metering method pg Set exposure compensationWhite Balance Flash SettingsBM-10 Monitor Cover Attaching the AN-DC1 Camera StrapDK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup Attach the strap as shown belowFollowing menus are available Camera MenusDisplay the menus Using Camera MenusHighlight the icon for the current menu Select a menuHighlight a menu item Position the cursor in the selected menuDisplay options Highlight an optionHelp Insert the battery Charge the BatteryFirst Steps Plug the chargerRemoving the Battery Insert the BatteryRemove the battery when charging is complete Open the battery-chamber coverBattery and Charger Incompatible BatteriesEN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries Attach a Lens Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body capAttach the lens Vibration Reduction VR Detaching the LensCPU Lenses with Aperture Rings Vibration ReductionSelect a language Basic SetupChoose a time zone Turn daylight saving time on or offSetup Menu Exit to shooting modeClock Battery Choose a date formatOpen the card slot cover Inserting Memory CardsInsert the memory card Slide the card slot cover out q and open the card slot wPress the Qbuttons Formatting Memory CardsPress the Qbuttons again Formatting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchMemory Cards No Memory CardAdjust Viewfinder Focus Framing pictures in the viewfinderEyepiece Correction Lenses Point-and-Shoot Photography i and j Modes Default settings, seeCreative Photography Scene Modes Framing Pictures in the Monitor Live View Basic PlaybackCheck the battery level in the viewfinder or control panel Check the battery levelTurn the Camera On DescriptionCheck the number of exposures remaining Auto Meter OffCamera Off Display Select i or j mode Check Camera SettingsChoose Shooting and Focus Modes Select autofocusFrame the Photograph Using a Zoom LensReady the camera Frame the photographFocus Check the indicators in the viewfinderPress the shutter-release button halfway Flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may lightAuto Flash off Mode Turn the camera off when shooting is completeShoot Turning the Camera OffBuilt-in Flash Creative Photography Scene Modes Rotate the mode dial to select a scene modeTake photographs To take photographs in scene modesFocus Point NClose UpFraming Pictures in the Monitor Live View Press the a buttonPress the a button to frame pictures in the monitor Check the view in the monitor Choose an autofocus modeFocus Choose the focus pointFor the face in the double yellow border while Autofocus, the camera sets focus and exposureManual focus Focus using the lens focusing ring Exit live view modePress the a button to exit live view mode Take the pictureUsing Autofocus in Live View Face-Priority AFShooting Information Display Press the K button Basic PlaybackView additional pictures Photograph will be displayed in the monitorDisplay the photograph Deleting Unwanted PhotographsDelete the photograph Press the O button. a confirmation dialog will be displayedStart recording Recording and Viewing Movies Live ViewEnd recording 0IconRecording Movies Description Viewing MoviesUsing the Built-in Flash Release ModeISO Sensitivity Two-Button Reset FocusAutofocus mode Description FocusAutofocus Example Subject is half in h the shade Getting Good Results with AutofocusAF-Assist Illuminator Lens hoodFocus Point Selection Points for Custom Setting a1 AF-area mode pgChoose single- or dynamic-area AF Set the focus selector lock to JFocus Lock Lock focusRecompose the photograph and shoot Use the AE-L/AF-Lbutton to lock focus in continuous mode Continuous Mode pgSwitch to M Selector and the lens focus-mode switch to MUsing Manual Focus with AF Lenses Manual FocusFocal Plane Position Electronic RangefinderImage Quality and Size Image Quality and Size Large file sizeFile Names Option Image QualityQuality Jpeg imageImage size Size pixels Image SizeMode Description Release ModeCL mode shooting speed pg Memory BufferSelect !or 9mode Continuous ModeFrame a photograph, focus, and shoot Buffer SizeMount the camera on a tripod Self-Timer Mode $Select $mode Cover the ViewfinderBulb Start the timerBefore Using the Remote Control Using an Optional Remote Control #Delayed remote Select or #modeTake the photograph Cover the viewfinderUsing the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in Flash i, k, n, and oModesUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Rear-Curtain Sync Flash ModeSlow is displayed after main M button is released Lowering the Built-in Flash HI 0.3-HI ISO SensitivityTwo-Button Reset Camera settings listed below can be restored to defaultDefault Settings Page 109 100110 113Lens Aperture Rings Shutter Speed and ApertureSmall aperture f/36 Flexible Program Mode P Programmed AutoChoose a shutter speed Mode S Shutter-Priority AutoMode a Aperture-Priority Auto Choose an apertureDepth of Field Choose aperture and shutter speed Mode M ManualElectronic Analog Exposure Display Custom Setting b1 set to 1/3 step Optimal exposurePressed a second time Long Time-Exposures M Mode OnlyClose the shutter Open the shutterTake your finger off the shutter-release button Shooting ends automatically after thirty minutesMetering ExposureTo choose a metering method, press Method DescriptionAutoexposure Lock P, S, and a Modes Only Select center-weighted or spot meteringLock exposure Recompose the photographMode Setting Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureExposure Compensation Optional Flash Units Flash CompensationExposure and Flash Bracketing Choose the number of shotsSelect an exposure increment Exposure increment+1 EV Exposure Bracketing Exposure and Flash BracketingResuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing White Balance IFluorescent White Balance Menu Fine-Tuning White BalanceSelect a white balance option Fine tune white balanceWB Button Press JMired Choosing a Color Temperature Color TemperatureChoose Color Temperature White Balance Menu 100 Preset ManualCopy from existing Photograph White balance is copied from photo on memory card pgSet white balance to LPreset manual Measuring a Value for Preset White BalanceSelect direct measurement mode Light a reference objectMeasure white balance Select preset d-0Check the results 102Preset d-0 103104 Select LPreset manual Copying White Balance from d-0 to Presets d-1-d-4Copy d-0 to the selected preset Select a destinationChoose Select image Copying White Balance from a Photograph d-1-d-4 OnlyHighlight a source image Copy white balanceSelect a preset Selecting a White Balance PresetTo set white balance to a preset value Select SetSelect Edit comment Entering a CommentEdit the comment 107Picture Controls Using Picture Controls108 Nikon Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture ControlsChoosing a Picture Control Selecting Nikon Picture ControlsSelect Set Picture Control Select a Picture ControlModifying Existing Picture Controls Adjust settings110 Modifications to Original Picture Controls111 Picture Control Settings112 Previous SettingsFilter Effects Monochrome Only Toning Monochrome OnlySelect Manage Picture Control Creating Custom Picture ControlsSelect Save/edit Edit the selected Picture ControlName the Picture Control 114Custom Picture Controls Copying Custom Picture Controls to the Camera Sharing Custom Picture ControlsSelect Load/save Select Copy to cameraSelect Copy to card Saving Custom Picture Controls to the Memory CardChoose a destination 116Managing Custom Picture Controls Renaming Custom Picture ControlsDeleting Custom Picture Controls from the Camera Select Delete from card Deleting Custom Picture Controls from the Memory Card118 Highlight Delete from card and pressSelect matrix metering Active D-LightingSelect Active D-Lighting Choose an optionActive D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting 120ADL Bracketing For more informationCreating a Multiple Exposure Multiple ExposureSelect Done Set gain122 Highlight one of the following options and press JOther Settings Interrupting Multiple Exposures123 GP-1 GPS Unit 124GPS Data 125 Setup Menu OptionsAlways be recorded Coordinated Universal Time UTC126 127 128 Full-Frame PlaybackRotate Tall Image ReviewFile Information Photo Information129 Protect status 139 File name130 RGB HistogramHighlights Shooting Data Page 1131 Shooting Data Page 2 Shooting Data132 133 GPS DataOverview Data 134162 135 Thumbnail Playback136 Calendar PlaybackUse Description 137138 Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomSelect an image Protecting Photographs from DeletionPress the L button 139Press the O button Deleting Individual Photographs140 Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail listChoosing Pictures PictmotionChoosing Background Music TransitionsViewing the Pictmotion Show Return to shooting mode142 Pause show see below143 Slide ShowsStart slide show Choose how long each picture will be displayed144 145 147149 Standard Definition Devices Viewing Photographs on TVTurn the camera off Connect the supplied audio video cable as shownConnect the Hdmi cable as shown High-Definition Devices147 Hdmi pgBefore Connecting the Camera Connecting to a ComputerSupported Operating Systems Supplied SoftwareTurn the computer on Connecting the CameraConnect the USB cable Turn the camera on Transfer photographsPrinting Photographs 150Printing Via Direct USB Connection Printing Pictures One at a Time Connecting the PrinterTurn the camera off Connect the USB cable Turn the camera onDisplay printing options Adjust printing options152 Press J to display PictBridge printing optionsStart printing Printing Multiple PicturesDisplay the PictBridge menu 153154 Select pictures or choose a dateTo previous menu 155Menu Selecting Photographs for PrintingCreating Index Prints Select Index print156 Choose Select/set Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetSelect pictures Select imprint optionsPrint Set Dpof 158159 DThe Playback Menu Managing Images Selecting Multiple PicturesThumbnail Selection Press J to complete the operation Date SelectionHighlight a date Select the highlighted datePlayback Folder DeleteHide Image 162Image Review Display ModeRotate Tall PictmotionSlide Show Print Set Dpof164 CThe Shooting Menu Shooting Options ISO Sensitivity Auto Control P, S, and a Modes Only ISO Sensitivity SettingsActive D-Lighting 166Long Exp. NR Long Exposure Noise Reduction Color Space167 XAdobe RGB168 High ISO NROption Description High LowNaming and Renaming Folders Active Folder169 Folder names can be up to five characters long. ToMultiple Exposure Movie settingQuality SoundACustom Settings Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom Settings are used to customize camera171 Following Custom Settings are available Reset Custom SettingsRestore defaults for the current Custom Settings pg Exit without changing Custom Settings173 A1 AF-area ModeA2 Center Focus Point See page 54 for more information on focus settingsA3 Built-in AF-assist Illuminator 174A4 AF Point Illumination A5 Focus Point Wrap-Around175 A6 AE-L/AF-L for MB-D80 A7 Live View Autofocus176 B1 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl Metering/ExposureB2 Easy Exposure Compensation 177B3 Center-Weighted Area B4 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure178 C2 Auto Meter-off Delay Timers/AE LockC3 Self-Timer C1 Shutter-Release Button AE-LShooting/Display C4 Monitor off DelayC5 Remote on Duration D1 BeepD2 Viewfinder Grid Display D3 ISO Display and AdjustmentD4 Viewfinder Warning Display 181D5 Screen Tips D6 CL Mode Shooting SpeedD7 File Number Sequence 182D8 Shooting Info Display D10 Exposure Delay ModeD9 LCD Illumination D11 Flash Warning184 D12 MB-D80 Battery TypeE1 Flash Shutter Speed Bracketing/FlashE2 Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash 185186 Flash Control ModeRepeating Flash Manual187 OutputAdjust settings for the built-in flash Commander Mode188 ModeAdjust settings for group B Adjust settings for group aSelect the channel Press J Compose the shot Set the remote flash units to the selected channelRaise the built-in flash Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot190 E4 Auto Bracketing Set E3 Modeling FlashWhite Balance Bracketing Select white balance bracketing192 Select a white balance incrementEnable bracketing Canceling BracketingADL Bracketing Select ADL bracketing194 E5 Auto FP E6 Bracketing Order195 F2 OK Button Shooting Mode F1 DSwitchControls 196197 F3 Assign FUNC. ButtonAssign FV lock to the Fn button FV LockLock flash level 198Using FV Lock with Optional Flash Units Using FV Lock with the Built-in FlashRelease FV lock 199F4 Assign AE-L/AF-L Button Again to cancel FV lock200 Option Description AE/AF lockF7 Reverse Indicators F5 Customize Command DialsF6 No Memory Card? 201Format Memory Card BThe Setup Menu Camera SetupLCD Brightness 202Lock Mirror up for Cleaning Clean Image SensorVideo Mode 203Language World Time204 DaylightAuto Image Rotation Image Comment205 Automatically during image review pgDImage Sensor Cleaning Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinderImage Dust off Ref Photo Choose a start optionAcquire dust off reference data 207Image Dust Off Reference Data Eye-Fi Upload Battery InfoFirmware Version 208209 NThe Retouch Menu Creating Retouched CopiesCreating Retouched Copies in Full-Frame Playback Creating Retouched CopiesSelect an item in the retouch menu Creating Retouched Copies from the Retouch MenuDisplay retouch options 211Lighting Cancel zoomRed-Eye Correction 212213 TrimTrim Image Quality and Size Possible sizes214 MonochromeFilter Effects 215Intensify reds Red intensifier , greens Green intensifier Small Picture Color BalanceSelect Choose size 216Choose the desired size 217Viewing Small Pictures Select Image overlay Image OverlayDisplay NEF RAW images Highlight a photographHighlight the Preview column Select the second photographPreview the overlay Save the overlayNEF RAW Processing Adjust NEF RAW processing settingsSelect NEF RAW processing Select a photographStraighten Quick RetouchCopy the photograph 221Distortion Control Fisheye222 Making a Side-by-Side Comparison Side-by-Side ComparisonSelect Side-by-side comparison Compare the copy with the originalMRecent Settings Viewing Recent Settings MRecent Settings/OMy MenuChoose Tab Choosing a Custom Menu Select Choose tabOMy Menu Creating a Custom Menu Adding Options to My MenuDeleting Options from My Menu Delete the selected items Reordering Options in My MenuSelect Rank items Position the item227 228 Compatible LensesCalculating Picture Angle Lens f-numberCompatible CPU Lenses1 229AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter Non-CPU Lenses1 230Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Red-Eye Reduction 231AF-Assist Illumination AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G ED AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4DLens Zoom position Min. range 232Optional Flash Units Speedlights Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS233 Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Principal features of these flash units are listed belowCLS-Compatible Flash Units 234Zoom 235236 Other Flash Units17-105 mm 23724-34 mm 400AS-15 Accessory Shoe Adapter Accessory ShoeFlash Contacts 238239 Other Accessories240 Remote Controls Connect to accessory terminal to record latitude, longitude241 Altitude, and UTC time with pictures pgApproved Memory Cards 242SanDisk Caring for the Camera CleaningStorage 243Display the Clean image sensor menu Clean NowSelect Clean now Low-Pass FilterSelect Clean at startup/shutdown Clean at Startup/ShutdownSelect an option 245Manual Cleaning Use a Reliable Power Source 247Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Lens contacts Keep the lens contacts clean248 249 Problem Solution TroubleshootingMeter-off delay or c4 Monitor off delay Display251 Shooting All ModesImage quality set to NEF RAW IlluminatorShooting i, j, k, l, m, n, and o modes Adjust Set Picture Control settingsShooting P, S, A, M 252253 PlaybackSelect All for Playback folder. Note that Current is Select On for Rotate tallMiscellaneous 254Date of recording is not Set camera clock Correct Error Messages Indicator255 Formatted 256Format the card Images257 Appendix Available Settings and Defaults258 Appendix covers the following topics259 260 Option Default261 E3 Modeling flash Off E4 Auto bracketing setE5 Auto FP Off E6 Bracketing order Custom Setting d6 CL mode shooting speed pg Memory Card Capacity262 263 Exposure ProgramBracketing Programs Bracketing Progress Indicator and Number of FramesBracketing Increment 264Flash Control Mode Shutter speedShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash 265Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Mode 200 400266 RangeSpecifications Nikon D90 Digital Camera267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 Supported StandardsBattery Life 275Six AA batteries MB-D80 Approximately 1900 shots 276 IndexImage comment Image Dust Off ref photo, 206 Image file 277OK button shooting mode, 196 Optional flash 278Page 6MB03011-01

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