Nikon Camera manual Taking Photographs

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Taking Photographs

Situation

Outer focus points are used (e.g., speed skating). In- crease number of dynamic-area focus points by one level when framing pictures in “tall” (portrait) orientation. Choose Focus + release for improved focus when photographing ball sports and in other situations in which precise timing is not a priority.

Subjects move rapidly; camera orientation changes often (e.g., fi gure skating). Increase number of dynamic-area focus points. Increase lock-on times for pairs events, where subjects are often obscured by partner and camera may focus background in gap between subjects. For improved framing, choose Yes for Custom Setting a10 (Store points by orientation).

Subjects move and/or change rapidly (e.g., hockey or when alternately framing the pitcher and a runner when shooting from the bench in baseball). Reduce lock-on times for improved response in situ- ations that call for rapid changes of subject.

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Contents Setting Guide Table of Contents Movies Autofocus TipsFirst-Time Users Taking Photographs Improving Camera Response Continuous-Servo AF AF-CDynamic-Area AF ACustom Settings Custom Settings Banks Select Add itemsMy Menu, highlight Add items and press Add itemsLens Vibration Reduction VR DPlayback MenuSettings by Subject SituationSee also Lock-onTion ReleaseTaking Photographs AF-area mode TionTion and camera Lock-onSituation Settings by Subject Matching Settings to Your Goal Frame rates may drop at settings other than OFFReducing Camera Blur Vibration Reduction SituationPreserving Natural Contrast Active D-Lighting Quick Setting Selection Shooting Menu Banks Shooting Menu BanksExtended Menu Banks Shooting Menu Bank SelectionStandby Timer Finding Controls in the Dark Button BacklightsReducing Noise at High ISO Sensitivities DescriptionTips Release mode Reducing Shutter Noise Quiet and Silent ReleaseLive view Choosing a Setting Optimizing White BalanceChoosing a Color Temperature Ubutton Sub-command dial Rear control panelPreset Manual White Balance Choosing a White Balance Preset Measure white balanceCheck the results Varying White Balance White Balance Bracketing Choose the number of copiesSelect a bracketing increment Programs with increments of 1 are shown belowFrame a photograph, focus, and shoot Cancelling Bracketing White Balance BracketingCopying White Balance from a Photograph Select a destinationChoose Select image Highlight Select image and pressUsing the Copied Value Copy white balanceCreating a Multiple Exposure Record from 2 to 10 exposures in a single photoAdjust gain Select Auto gain and choose from the following optionsMultiple exposure icon n Interrupting Multiple Exposures Copying Pictures Between Memory Cards Keeping the Camera Level Virtual Horizon MonitorTilt Viewfinder RollPitch Resizing Photographs for Upload Resize Resized CopiesFocusing with the AF-ON Button Autofocus TipsChoosing the Number of Focus Points Taking Photographs Subject not in focus AF-Area Mode AF-area modes are described belowPoint dynamic-area AF 3D-tracking Auto-area AF Description Focus Point Selection and Aperture On either sideSor at the center of the display, 4 line Focus Point Selection and Camera Orientation Adjusting Autofocus to the Lens AF Fine-Tune Off Turn AF tuning oﬀDigits of the lens serial number Checking Focus Focus Tracking with Lock-On Movies Headphones Before FilmingSound External MicrophonesMovie Settings Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie QualityImage Area Destination ISO Sensitivity RangeStarting Movie Live View Select movie live view Rotate the live view selector toStart live view Press the abuttonExposure Mode White BalanceUsing Autofocus To focus using autofocusChoosing a Focus Mode Choosing an AF-Area Mode Tripod Mode Lens Vibration Reduction VRAdjusting Settings During Live View Information Display Checking Focus Subject TrackingFilming Movies Starting and Ending RecordingEditing Movies Time-Lapse Movies Time-Lapse MoviesChoose the interval Choose the shooting time Start shootingInterrupting Time-Lapse Photography Selecting Start Off for Time-lapse photographyTime Lapse Photography Output Resolution Hdmi OutputAdvanced Output display size 100% Live view on-screen display OffHdmi Recording Page First-Time Users Customizing the Command Dials Custom Setting f10 Customize Command DialsReversing Indicators Custom Setting f13 Reverse IndicatorsAdjusting Monitor Brightness Choosing the Primary SlotSensor Reduced brightnessMetering Page CS SB####