Nikon 25446 Getting to Know the Camera, The Camera Body

Getting to Know the Camera

Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the

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1	Mode dial.............................................................	6
2	Eyelet for camera strap .................................	17
3	Focal plane mark (E) ....................................	60

4Accessory shoe (for optional flash

	unit)................................................................	233
5	Accessory shoe cover .................................	233
6	Power switch ....................................................	34
7	Shutter-release button..................................	38
8	E(exposure compensation) button........	90
	Two-button reset button .............................	75
9	Z (metering) button.....................................	87
	Q(format) button.........................................	30
10	I (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
15	Sub-command dial ........................................	13
16	Fn button................................................	197, 198
17	Depth-of-field preview button .................	82
18	Speaker
19	Body cap .........................................................	240

20CPU contacts

21	Mounting index...............................................	25
22	Lens mount.......................................................	60

23Tripod socket

24	Battery-chamber cover.................................	23
25	Battery-chamber cover latch......................	23

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