Image Area

The camera’s FX format (36.0 × 23.9 mm) image sensor can be used to record pictures with an image area (picture angle) equivalent to a 35mm (135) format film camera. Image area is selected using the Image area option in the shooting menu. At

the default setting of Auto DX crop, the camera will automatically crop pictures to the DX picture angle when a DX format lens is attached. The Choose image area option can be used to select a 35mm picture angle or to crop photographs to the DX format or

d 1.2 × picture angle or to a 5 : 4 aspect ratio.

❚❚Auto DX Crop

Choose whether to automatically select a DX crop when a DX lens is attached.

Option

Description

On

Camera automatically selects DX crop when DX lens is

attached. If another lens is attached, the crop selected for

 

Choose image area will be used.

 

 

Off

Crop selected for Choose image area is used.

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Nikon 6MB07411-03 user manual Image Area, Auto DX Crop, 2 × picture angle or to a 5 4 aspect ratio