Digital Camera
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Symbols and Conventions
For Your Safety
Do not look at the sun through the view- finder
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Table of Contents
Shooting Menu
Movies
More on Playback
Playback Menu 113
Setup Menu 130
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Technical Notes 143
Lens Cap
Introduction
Attaching the Camera Strap
Before Taking Important Pictures
Battery-chamber cover latch Tripod socket
Parts of the Camera
Lens ring removed
Connector
DC-IN
Following indicators are displayed during shooting1
Shooting Display Monitor/Electronic Viewfinder
Button
100
Flash mode for optional
105
107
Control Panel1
Aperture2
Exposure compensation
Press all
Monitor
Shutter-Release Button
To lock focus Way down to Exposure Shoot
Mode Dial
Multi Selector
Multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus
MH-56 Battery Charger
Charging the Battery
Charge the battery
First Steps
Inserting the Battery
Inserting Batteries
Removing the Battery-Chamber Cover
When the Battery Is Not in Use
Alternative Power Sources
EN-EL7 Batteries
Terminals
Inserting Memory Cards
Close the memory card slot cover
Ofinsertion Direction Front
Eject Button
Removing Memory Cards
Ready the monitor Turn the camera on
Auto Power Off Standby Mode
Turning the Camera On
Turning the Camera Off
Italiano Italian, Nederlands Dutch
Basic Setup
Clock Battery
Display map of world time zones Select home time zone
Time Zone menu displayed. ‡ Display Date menu
Edit Day order of Day, Month, Year may differ in some areas
Highlight D M Y
Basic Photography
Rotate the Mode Dial to
Battery Indicator
Shooting
Frame the Picture
Digital Zoom
When Lighting Is Poor
Built-in Speedlight
Viewfinder Focus
Press the shutter-release button halfway to set fo
Focus and Shoot
Focus
Take the picture
During Recording
Low Battery
Area mode
Number of Exposures Remaining
Getting Good Results with Autofocus
AF/AE Lock
AE/AF-L Button
Quick Review
Playback Mode
Deleting Unwanted Pictures Full-Screen Review
Playback Tips
Quick Playback Zoom
End zoom and return to playback
Image File and Folder Names
Type
Scene Mode
Scene Mode
Selecting a Scene
Use for shots that provide natural balance between main
Other modes can be selected † Auto mode can be selected
An ISO icon may be displayed when lighting is poor
Auto
Use tripod
Other modes can be selected
Museum
† Other modes can be selected
Panorama assist
† Macro close-up mode can be selected
Auto†
Virtual-reality image
Taking Pictures for a Panorama
Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots
Panorama assist
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Panorama Assist
Use a Tripod
Image Mode
More on Photography
Image Quality
Pixels
Image Size
Image size
Viewing RAW NEF Images on a Computer
To choose image quality or size
Shooting Menu
Memory Card Capacity and Image Mode
File size
When to use it
Flash Mode
Select a flash mode according to lighting conditions
Mode
Flash Range
To choose a flash mode
Manual Pop-Up
Sensitivity ISO Equivalency
Displayed to warn that pictures may be slightly mottled
Using the Built-in Speedlight
Lens Hoods
Red-Eye Reduction
Mode How it works When to use it
Focus Mode
To choose a focus mode
Manual Focus
Self-Timer and Remote Control Photography
Using the Self-Timer
Using the ML-L3 Remote Control
Self-Timer
Using the ML-L3 Replacing the Battery
ML-L3 Remote Control
Keep out of Reach of Children
Restrictions on Exposure Compensation
Cancelling Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation
Choosing a Value for Exposure Compensation
Turn VR off when using a tripod
Vibration Reduction VR
Vibration Reduction
How it works When to use it
SA M Controlling Exposure P, S, A, and M Modes
Select mode P Frame picture, focus, and shoot
Programmed Auto
Flexible Program
Shutter-Priority Auto
Ultra HS
Aperture Restrictions
Aperture-Priority Auto
Aperture and Zoom
Faster Shutter Speeds
Manual
Understanding the Exposure Displays
Long Time Exposures
Sensitivity
Option
Exposure Mode
Using the Flash
White Balance
Option Description
Fine-Tuning White Balance
Choose value for fine tuning Make selection
Highlight option Make selection
Sets white balance to this value
Preset White Balance
Preset white balance can not be measured with the flash
Recorded
To cancel manual focus, press the MF button
Rotate mode dial to P, S, A, M, or
Cancelling Manual Focus
Manual Focus
Image Adjustment
Will be used
To choose the type of movie that will be recorded
Movie Mode
Movies
Highlight Movie options
Selecting a Movie Mode
Highlight mode To exit without changing mode, press button
Autofocus Mode
Func button and rotate the command dial
TV, Small, Sepia, and Black-and-White Movies
Recording Movies
End recording
Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording
Highlight AE lock
Recording a Time-Lapse Movie
Highlight Set interval time
Display AE Lock menu
Image Quality
Use a Reliable Power Source
When On is selected for AE lock, a yellow AE-L icon will be
AE Lock
Direct Print
Viewing Movies
Quick Review/Full-Screen Review
Movies can not be printed via direct USB connection
More on Playback
Viewing Pictures on the Camera
Full-Frame Playback
Display RAW-quality original Confirmation dialog displayed
Creating HI-Quality Copies
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
2 Shooting Information
Photo Information
1 File Information
3 Shooting Information
4 Shooting Information
5 Exposure Information
6 Focus Confirmation
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
Press Description
Playback Zoom
Cropping Pictures
Cropped Copies
Create small copy of current picture
Quick Edit
Creating Small Copies Small Picture
Brightness and contrast
Highlight D-Lighting Confirmation dialog displayed
Enhancing Contrast D-Lighting
Lighting can be used to brighten dark or backlit subjects
Copies
While Button is
Pressed. Recording ends after about 20 s or when But
Memo Can be
Icon appears in file information display during playback
Choosing a Video Mode
Viewing Pictures on TV
Before Connecting the Camera
Viewing Pictures on a Computer
Operating system USB option
Connecting the USB Cable
UC-E6 USB cable
Windows Millennium Edition Me
Disconnecting the Camera
Drag the untitled camera volume no Name into the Trash
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
Date imprint Print selection Date
Pictures That Can Not Be Printed by Direct USB Connection
Printing Via Direct USB Connection
Before Printing
PictBridge
Printing Selected Pictures Print Selection
Printing
Highlight Print selection
Press center of multi selector to return
Highlight Start print Start printing.†
Era off and disconnect USB cable, or
To Step
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
Error Messages
Printing Dpof Print Orders on PictBridge Compatible Printers
Highlight Show all menus
Select P, S, A, or M mode Display shooting menu
Shooting Menu
Full shooting menu displayed
Full shooting menu contains the following options
Icon
Metering
Matrix
Metering
Continuous
Ultra HS4
Memory Buffer
Other Camera Settings
Focus, Exposure, and White Balance
Continuous
Folders
Interval Timer Photography
Make selection Return to shooting mode
Quick Review/Full Screen Review
Best Shot Selector BSS
Off
Restrictions on BSS
BSS
Image Adjustment
Image Adjustment
Options in the image adjustment menu control contrast
Selected for Saturation control
Moderate
Saturation Control
Conditions
Minimum Puter
User Setting
User Setting
Other settings
Shooting menu options
High
Image Sharpening
Ies from shot to shot
Retouched on a computer
Use Autofocus
Using a Flash
Lens
Lens
Exposure Options
AE Lock
While AE lock is in effect, an AE-Lautoexposure lock icon
Bulb/Time
Pressed again
Focus Options
AF Area Mode
Manual Focus Area Selection in Scene Mode
Manual
Taken
Auto-Focus Mode
Focus Confirmation
Off No indication of focus appears in shooting display 101
Fixed Aperture
Zoom Options
Digital Tele
Controls whether aperture varies with zoom position
Active
VR Mode
VR Mode
Vibration is exaggerated. Panning not supported
Pop Up
Accessory Shoe
Speedlight Options
Flash Exp. Comp
Flash Mode Indicators for Optional Speedlights
Speedlight Cntrl
SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights
106
Restrictions on Auto Bracketing
When white balance bracketing is in effect
Auto Bracketing
Auto Bracketing
Bracketing order
Autoexposure Bracketing
Number of shots
Continuous Shooting Autoexposure Bracketing
Noise reduction off camera functions normally
Noise Reduction
Required to save pictures to memory card more than doubles
Restrictions on Noise Reduction
Applies to both banks Fine-tuning reset to
Reset
Basic settings Default
Menu options Default
My Menu
Highlight My menu Display custom menu
CF Card Format
Exit without formatting memory card
While formatting is in progress. Do not turn the cam
Playback Menu
Playback menu contains the following options
To display the playback menu
Delete menu contains the following options
Delete
Deleting Selected Pictures
Highlight Selected images
Before Deletion
Deleting All Pictures
Highlight Erase all images
Protected Pictures
Folder options menu contains the following op- tions
Folders
Folder Options
Creating New Folders
Folder Options
Highlight Delete Folder Nikon can not be deleted
Panorama Assist/Ultra HS/Intvl Timer Shooting
Deleting Folders
Hidden and Protected Pictures
Highlight Folders Display folder list
Selecting a Folder for Storage and Playback Folders
Selecting a Folder for Storage
119
Start slide show
Slide Show
To view a slide show
Choose how long each picture is displayed
Frame Interval
Changing the Display Interval
Auto Off
121
Protect
Complete operation
Hide Image
ALL Images are Hidden
Create or modify print order as described below
Print Set
To create a print order or modify the existing print order
But no pictures will be deleted
Print Set
Date
125
Select pictures for transfer
Auto Transfer
Marking Selected Pictures for Transfer
Mark all pictures for transfer
Restrictions on Auto Transfer
Marking All Pictures for Transfer
Highlight All images
127
Select source folder
Move Image
To move pictures to another folder on the memory card
Display list of destination folders
Info.txt
Small Pic
Highlight destination folder
File Names
Setup Menu
Setup menu contains the following options
Setup menu is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to
Choosing Home and Travel Destination Time Zones
Language
Date
Chinese, and Korean
To switch between home and travel destination time zones
Time Zones
132
Monitor Options
Release Speed
Priority given to quality of preview image
Hue
Review Options
Brightness
Brightness and Hue
Monitor turns on at startup. Viewfinder
Start-up Display
Welcome Screen
Viewfinder turns on at startup
Seq. Numbers
After transfer to computer
Inserted, or memory card formatted
Shutter Sound
Shutter sound controls the beep made by the cam- era speaker
By pressing
Using an AC Adapter
Auto Off
Buttons, or by pressing the shutter-release
Sensitivity
Image quality
Image size
AE/AF-Lbutton locks both focus and exposure
Shot Confirmation
Info.txt
Sensitivity ISO equivalency
Restore settings to default values
Video Mode
Reset All
Default values
Date Imprint
Date Imprint
Firmware Version
That the camera clock is set to the correct time and date
Technical Notes
Optional Accessories
Use Only Nikon-Approved Flash Accessories
Converters, Lens Hoods, and Filters
Approved Memory Cards
Memory Cards
Caring for Your Camera
Handle the lens and all moving parts with care
Monitor
Cleaning
Lens/Electronic Viewfinder
Body
Storage
Batteries
147
Error Messages
Problem Solution
Err appears in control panel
Memory Card has
Desired mode
Mode Pressing Button
Camera has run out Insert new memory card
finger or other object
Error
Retailer or Nikon service repre
Required for additional release button halfway
Indicators are hidden. Press Button until indicators are
Troubleshooting
Battery is exhausted
Blank
Not formatted for use in camera
Record picture at current image quality and size settings
Flash indicator blinks flash is charging
Flash is off
For Continuous
Speedlight cntrl is set to Internal off
To Auto
Specifications
Monitor
Self-timer
Accessory shoe
Exposure Metering
MH-56 Battery Charger
EN-EL7 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Index
AE lock CF card format
158
Mail, 34 Exif 2.2
User setting
159
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65), information about each picture is superimposed on the image. There are six pages of photo informa- tion for each picture. Rotate the command dial to cycle through photo information as follows: Page 1 ⇔ Page 2 ⇔ Page 3 ⇔ Page 4 ⇔ Page 5 ⇔ Page 6 ⇔ Page 1.