DIGITAL CAMERA
The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the
Trademark Information
More on Photography Movies More on Playback The Shooting Menu
Introduction First Steps Basic Photography Scene Mode
The Playback Menu The Setup Menu Technical Notes
Symbols and Conventions
For Your Safety
WARNINGS
When using the viewfinder
Observe proper precautions when han- dling batteries
Observe caution when operating the flash
Use appropriate cables
Notices
Notice for customers in the U.S.A
Notice for customers in Canada
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Introduction
Table of Contents
Scene Mode
First Steps
More on Playback
Reset
Movies
The Shooting Menu
Technical Notes
The Setup Menu
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
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The Lens Cap
Introduction
Attaching the Camera Strap
Parts of the Camera
Lens ring removed
monitor button
1.0 AE/AF
The Shooting Display Monitor/Electronic Viewfinder
TOKYO
10 AE-L
TOKYO
1/60 F2.8
895”
1.0 AE/AF
indicator
The Control Panel1
Continuous mode
Exposure indicator
Do Not Use Excessive Force
The Monitor
The Shutter-Release Button
Setup
The Mode Dial
The Multi Selector
Auto
Connect the power cable
Charging the Battery
First Steps
power outlet . The CHARGE lamp will light to
Inserting the Battery
Inserting Batteries
Removing the Battery-Chamber Cover
When the Battery Is Not in Use
Alternative Power Sources
EN-EL7 Batteries
Inserting Memory Cards
The Eject Button
Removing Memory Cards
1 Ready the monitor
Turning the Camera On
Auto Power Off Standby Mode
2 Turn the camera on
Italiano Italian, Nederlands Dutch
Basic Setup
The Clock Battery
The Camera Clock
1/60 F2.8
1/60
Step 1-Rotate the Mode Dial to
Basic Photography
Battery indicator
away from the microphone
Step 2-Frame the Picture
Don’t Block the Shot
AF-assist lamp LED
Digital Zoom
When Lighting Is Poor
The Built-in Speedlight
Viewfinder Focus
1/60 F2.8
Step 3-Focus and Shoot
Press the shutter-release button halfway to set fo
1 Focus
During Recording
Low Battery
area mode
Number of Exposures Remaining
1/60 F2.8
1/60 F2.8
1/60
Getting Good Results with Autofocus
F2.8
Step 4-View the Results Quick Review/Full-Screen Review
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Scroll
Zoom
Scroll
Image File and Folder Names
Type
1/60 F2.8
Scene Mode
Scene Mode
1/60 F2.8
Night portrait
Portrait
Party/Indoor
Sunset
Beach/Snow
Landscape
Night landscape
Close up
Museum
Fireworks show
† Other modes can be selected
Panorama assist
Copy
Back light
Sports
Taking Pictures for a Panorama
1/60 F2.8
Dusk/Dawn
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Panorama Assist
AE-L
5 AE-L
1/60 F2.8
Image Quality
Image Mode
More on Photography
Print Size
Image Size
Viewing RAW NEF Images on a Computer
The Shooting Menu
1/60 F2.8
To choose image quality or size
Photography
Memory Card Capacity and Image Mode
More
Auto Flash Off
Flash Mode
Select a flash mode according to lighting conditions
Manual Pop-Up
Low Battery
1/60
Flash Range
1/60 F2.8
Using the Built-in Speedlight
When Lighting Is Poor
Lens Hoods
To choose a focus mode
Focus Mode
Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition
1/60 F2.8
1/60
Self-Timer and Remote Control Photography
Using the Self-Timer
F2.8
To use the ML-L3 remote control
Using the ML-L3 Remote Control
Using the Remote Control
The Self-Timer
Keep out of Reach of Children
Using the ML-L3 Replacing the Battery
The ML-L3 Remote Control
1/60
Exposure Compensation
Cancelling Exposure Compensation
F2.8
Vibration Reduction VR
Vibration Reduction
P SA M Controlling Exposure P, S, A, and M Modes
F2.8
P Programmed Auto
1/60
Flexible Program
1/60
S Shutter-Priority Auto
1/1000 F2.8
F2.8
F2.8
A Aperture-Priority Auto
1/60
1/60
1/125 F2.8
M Manual
1/125 F2.8
1/60 F2.8
Understanding the Exposure Displays
BULB10MF2.8
TIME30S F2.8
Long Time Exposures
Sensitivity
To choose a value for sensitivity
Using the Flash
400 200 10050
Exposure Mode
1/60 F2.8
Daylight
White Balance
Auto
Incandescent
Auto
Fine-Tuning White Balance
1/60 F2.8
recorded
Preset White Balance
sets white balance to this value
1/60
Manual Focus
Cancelling Manual Focus
tion
Adjust contrast according to the scene and how the picture
Image Adjustment
Image Adjustment
Take pictures in black-and-white, or adjust vividness for print
1/60 F2.8 895”
Movie Mode
Movies
Highlight Movie options
Selecting a Movie Mode
1/60 F2.8 60”
Autofocus Mode
TV, Small, Sepia, and Black-and-White Movies
Recording Movies
898”
Vibration Reduction VR
Take a Test Shot
Recording a Time-Lapse Movie
Highlight Set interval time
Image Quality
Use a Reliable Power Source
During Recording
AE Lock
Quick Review/Full-Screen Review
Viewing Movies
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Direct Print
Full-Frame Playback
More on Playback
Viewing Pictures on the Camera
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Creating HI-Quality Copies of RAW Images Full-Frame Playback
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Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
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Photo Information
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Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
3.0 Scroll Zoom
Cropped Copies
Playback Zoom
Cropping Pictures
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Quick Edit
Creating Small Copies Small Picture
BASIC
Copies
Enhancing Contrast D-Lighting
D-lighting can be used to brighten dark or backlit subjects
ton. Playback ends when entire recording has been played
Volume indicator displayed in monitor when zoom buttons
The camera A/V-out connector is on a slight angle
Choosing a Video Mode
Connecting the A/V Cable
Match this angle when connecting the A/V cable
Before Connecting the Camera
Viewing Pictures on a Computer
The camera digital I/O connector is on a slight angle
Connecting the USB Cable
Connecting the USB Cable
Match this angle when connecting the USB cable
Windows Millennium Edition Me
Disconnecting the Camera
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows 98 Second Edition SE
To print the time and date of recording on pictures
Printing Pictures
To print the pictures from the camera memory card
The camera digital I/O connector is on a slight angle
Printing Via Direct USB Connection
Connecting the USB Cable
Match this angle when connecting the USB cable
printing
Printing Selected Pictures Print Selection
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To print one copy of each picture on the memory card
Printing All Pictures Print All Images
Printing the Current Print Order DPOF Printing
Highlight Print all images
DPOF PRINTING
Error Messages
Printing DPOF Print Orders on PictBridge Compatible Printers
The Shooting Menu
Highlight Show all menus
Image mode
White balance Metering Continuous BSS Image adjustment
Saturation control User setting
VR mode
Matrix
Metering
1/60 F2.8 126 display
Metering
Continuous
Ultra HS4
Focus, Exposure, and White Balance
Other Camera Settings
1/60 F2.8
Ultra HS
1/60 F2.8
Interval Timer Photography
Use a Reliable Power Source
Take a Test Shot
Best Shot Selector BSS
The Shooting Menu
Restrictions on BSS
1/60
Camera performs same standard contrast adjustment on all pictures
Image Adjustment
Image Adjustment
eas, enhancing contrast. Useful when shooting under overcast skies or
Auto
Saturation Control
1/60 F2.8
Moderate
User Setting
ies from shot to shot
Image Sharpening
Auto
High
1/60 F2.8
Lens
Using a Flash
Use Autofocus
AE Lock
Exposure Options
AE Lock
AE-L
The ML-L3 Remote Control
Bulb/Time
Long Exposures
Option
Manual Focus Area Selection in Scene Mode
AF Area Mode
Focus Options
1/60
Auto-Focus Mode
Focus Confirmation
Fixed Aperture
Zoom Options
Digital Tele
Digital Zoom
VR mode VR MODE Normal
VR Mode
VR Mode
1/60 F2.8
Flash Exp. Comp
Speedlight Options
Pop Up
Auto
Speedlight Cntrl
Flash Mode Indicators for Optional Speedlights
Internal off
SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights
triples. Use when unsure of appropriate value for white balance
Auto Bracketing
pressed, bracketing current white balance setting
1/60
3, ±0.7
Autoexposure Bracketing
3, ±0.3
3, ±1.0
Restrictions on Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction
1/60 F2.8
Sensitivity ISO Equivalency
Reset
My menu MY MENU Metering
My Menu
The Shooting Menu
plug the AC adapter available separately while
CF Card Format
era off, remove the battery or memory card, or un
this message is displayed
Protect
The Playback Menu
Delete
Hide image
Delete selected pictures
Delete
Deleting Selected Pictures
Delete all pictures
Before Deletion
Deleting All Pictures
Highlight Erase all images
Protected Pictures
Creating New Folders
Folders
Folder Options
Renaming Existing Folders
Folder Options
Hidden and Protected Pictures
Deleting Folders
Panorama Assist/Ultra HS/Intvl Timer Shooting
Selecting a Folder for Storage
Selecting a Folder for Storage and Playback Folders
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Slide Show
Frame Interval
Changing the Display Interval
Auto Off
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Hide Image
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Print Set
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“Date”
Highlight Selected images
Auto Transfer
Marking Selected Pictures for Transfer
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Marking All Pictures for Transfer
Restrictions on Auto Transfer
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Move Image
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info.txt
Small Pic
CF Card Format
File Names
The setup menu is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to
The Setup Menu
The setup menu contains the following options
To exit the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to another setting
Choosing Home and Travel Destination Time Zones
Language
Date
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The Setup Menu
Time Zones
Language
Folders
Monitor Options
Release Speed
Quick
“Brightness” and “Hue”
Review Options
Brightness
Monitor turns on at startup. Viewfinder
Start-up Display
Welcome Screen
Viewfinder turns on at startup
Seq. Numbers
Seq. numbers
If camera beeps three times when shutter-release button is pressed
Shutter Sound
fer, Move image, or Slide show Loop settings
Camera beeps continuously during timer countdown self-timer or re
This menu contains the following options
Auto Off
Controls
Using an AC Adapter
Image quality
FUNC
AE-L, AF-L
Image size
Shot Confirmation
info.txt
Restore settings to default values
Video Mode
Reset All
1/60 F2.8
Date Imprint
Firmware Version
Date
Use Only Nikon-Approved Flash Accessories
Optional Accessories
Technical Notes
Converters, Lens Hoods, and Filters
Approved Memory Cards
Memory Cards
Keep dry
Caring for Your Camera
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT
Handle the lens and all moving parts with care
Monitor
Cleaning
Lens/Electronic Viewfinder
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Storage
Solution
Error Messages
Problem
Camera in shooting mode
not Reformat memory card
prevented Remove
Troubleshooting
Electronically-Controlled Cameras
taken when
to Auto
for Continuous
Speedlight cntrl is set to Internal off
Multi-shot 16 or Ultra HS selected for Continuous
Image size pixels
Specifications
Diopter adjustment
Vibration reduction
Built-in Speedlight
Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, shutter-prior
2.0-+2.0EV in 1 3 EV steps, autoexposure bracketing, AE-BSS
Specifications
MH-56 Battery Charger
EN-EL7 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Clock, see Date
Index
Technical Notes
see DPOF
Technical Notes
E-mail, 34 Exif 2.2
Technical Notes
65-84 full frame
Printed in Japan SB4H0300020111
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