Nikon 25446 Table of Contents, Introduction, Basic Photography and Playback

Table of Contents

Q&A Index ...................................................................................................................................	iv
For Your Safety ........................................................................................................................	xiv
Notices........................................................................................................................................	xvi
Introduction	1
Overview.......................................................................................................................................	2
Getting to Know the Camera.................................................................................................	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-10 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
Adjust Viewfinder Focus ......................................................................................................	32
Basic Photography and Playback	33
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (iand jModes)...................................................	34
Step 1: Turn the Camera On................................................................................................	34
Step 2: Choose Shooting and 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
k Portrait ..............................................................................................................................	41
l Landscape........................................................................................................................	41
n Close Up ...........................................................................................................................	42

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