Taking Photographs | Nikon 920162, D300OUTFIT, D300BODY specs

Question	Key phrase	See page
How do I get more information about the	Battery info	321
battery?
How do I keep the file number from
being reset when I insert a new memory	File number sequence	283
card?
How do I reset file numbering to 1?
How do I clean the camera or lens?	Cleaning the camera	372

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How many more shots can I take with this	Number of exposures	45
card?	remaining	45
card?	remaining
How do I take bigger photographs?
How can I get more photos on the	Image quality and size	56, 60
memory card?

Can I control how the camera focuses?	Autofocus	61
How do I take a lot of photographs	Release mode	74
quickly?	Release mode	74
quickly?

Can I change the frame advance rate?	Shooting speed	76, 282
Can I shoot a self-portrait?	Self-timer mode	89
Can I take pictures under low light	ISO sensitivity	94
without the flash?	ISO sensitivity	94
without the flash?

Can the ISO sensitivity I choose be	ISO sensitivity auto	96
adjusted to ensure optimal exposure?	control	96
adjusted to ensure optimal exposure?	control

How do I freeze or blur moving objects?	Exposure mode f	106
How do I freeze or blur moving objects?	(shutter-priority auto)	106
	(shutter-priority auto)

How do I blur background details or keep	Exposure mode g	107
both foreground and background in	(aperture-priority auto)	107
focus?	(aperture-priority auto)
focus?

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Nikon 920162, D300OUTFIT, D300BODY user manual Taking Photographs

D300BODY, 920162, D300OUTFIT specifications

The Nikon D300 is a professional-grade DSLR that holds a vital place in the hearts of photographers who demand high performance and flexibility. Launched as part of Nikon's D-series, the D300 reflects advanced technology and superior craftsmanship. It is a robust camera that caters to both seasoned professionals and enthusiastic amateurs, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of photography situations.

One of the standout features of the Nikon D300 is its 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor, which delivers exceptional image quality and clarity. This sensor, paired with the EXPEED image processing system, ensures outstanding color reproduction, dynamic range, and low-light performance. Photographers can trust the D300 to capture stunning, high-resolution images, whether in bright daylight or challenging low-light conditions.

The D300 also showcases an impressive ISO range of 200 to 3200, expandable up to 6400, allowing for flexibility in various lighting environments. The camera's fast and accurate 51-point autofocus system ensures precise focusing on subjects, making it ideal for action and wildlife photography. Additionally, the Multi-CAM 3500 autofocus sensor provides excellent tracking capabilities, ensuring that moving subjects remain sharp in the frame.

The Nikon D300 boasts a robust and durable build, featuring a magnesium alloy body that is both weather-sealed and dust-resistant. This durability is essential for photographers who often work in demanding outdoor conditions, providing peace of mind against the elements.

For enhanced creative control, the D300 offers a range of shooting modes, including manual control, program, aperture priority, and shutter priority. It also features high-speed continuous shooting at up to 6 frames per second, making it easier to capture fast-moving subjects with precision.

Additionally, the D300 is equipped with a 3-inch LCD display that provides a clear view of images and settings, along with customizable options for reviewing photos. The camera's Live View function allows for easier composing in challenging angles, and it supports a variety of lenses through its F-mount.

In summary, the Nikon D300 stands out with its advanced technology, rugged build, and professional features. Whether capturing landscapes, portraits, or high-speed action, photographers can rely on the D300 to deliver stunning results. Its blend of performance and durability makes it a timeless choice in the world of digital photography.

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Digital Camera Where to Find It TroubleshootingQ&A Index Find what you’re looking for from Package Contents Symbols and Conventions Trademark Information Iii New Features Camera SetupIndex Auto meter off Menus and Displays Taking Photographs Viewing Photographs Vii Retouching Photographs Viii Optional Accessories Viewing or Printing Photographs on Other Devices Table of Contents Framing Pictures in the Monitor Live View 125 145169 Xii Other Shooting Options 181 Connections 223203 Xiii 245 Xiv246 254 269 Xvi Technical Notes 349 Xvii For Your Safety Xviii Keep out of reach of children XixDo not use in the presence of flammable gas CD-ROMs Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables Xxi Xxii Disposing of Data Storage Devices Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories XxiiiItems prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Comply with copyright notices Life-Long Learning XxivBefore Taking Important Pictures Overview Getting to Know the Camera Quick Start Guide Overview Use Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesServicing the Camera and Accessories Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body DC-IN connector for Optional AC adapter EH-5a Yflash compensationFlash sync terminal Ten-pin remote terminal Battery-chamber cover Depth-of-field preview103 Contact cover for optional DK-23 viewfinder Lprotect buttonWthumbnail/playback Xplayback zoom 101 AAE/AF lock Memory card accessDiopter adjustment control Flexible program indicator Control Panel 171 266 Viewfinder Display No Battery Control Panel and Viewfinder Displays Shooting Information Display See Also Number of shots in exposure Main command dial Command DialsSub-command dial Press the Qual button and rotate the command dials Press the ISO button and rotate the main command dialImage Quality and Size ISO Sensitivity Exposure Use the command dials to adjust exposureChoose Exposure mode Set exposure Compensation Fn Button Flash Settings Press the WB button and rotate the command dialsPress the Mbutton and rotate the command dials White Balance Attaching the AN-D300 Camera Strap BM-8 Monitor Cover Pg and interval-timer photography pg DK-23 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup Charge the battery pg Insert the battery pg Quick Start GuideInsert a memory card pg Turn the camera on pg Check camera settings pp Select single-servo autofocus ppRotate the focus-mode selector to S single-servo autofocus Press Otwice to delete the current photograph Basic Photography and Playback Camera MenusFirst Steps Camera Menus TabsMenu options Options in current menu Menus Following menus are available Using Camera Menus Menu ControlsNavigating the Menus Display the menus Select a menu Position the cursor in the selected menuHighlight a menu item Display options Select the highlighted item Button Help Lbutton Charge the Battery Remove the terminal cover from the batteryFirst Steps Plug the charger Insert the battery Remove the battery when charging is complete Insert the Battery Removing the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber cover Close the battery-chamber cover EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries Battery and ChargerIncompatible Batteries Attach a Lens Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body capAttach the lens Cap from the lens and remove the camera body cap Detaching the Lens Remove the lens capCPU Lenses with Aperture Rings Lens Basic Setup Turn the camera onSelect Language Select a language Select World time Set time zoneTurn daylight saving time on or off Set the date and time Exit to shooting mode Clock BatterySet date format Camera Clock Insert a Memory Card Open the card slot coverInsert the memory card Unlatch the card slot cover q and open the card slot w Confirm that the access lamp is off and turn the camera off Removing Memory CardsClose the card slot cover Remove the memory card Format the Memory Card Press the Q buttonsFormatting Memory Cards Obutton Ibutton When formatting is complete, Be recorded at current settingsPress the Qbuttons again Control panel and viewfinder will show Adjust Viewfinder Focus Adjusting Viewfinder FocusFocus the viewfinder Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on Check the battery level Check the battery level in the control panel or viewfinderTurn the Camera On Below Check the number of exposures remaining Large-Capacity Memory Cards Camera Off Display LCD IlluminatorsAuto Meter Off Default settings are listed below Adjust Camera SettingsCheck camera settings Choose exposure mode e Adjust shutter speed and aperture forChoose single-point AF Press the I button and rotate Choose matrix metering Choose single-servoAutofocus Ready the Camera Focus and Shoot Press the shutter Release button Halfway to focusFocus point. Frame a Viewfinder display Description Smoothly press the shutter Release-button the rest Way down to take the pictureShutter-Release Button Focus Viewing Photographs Press the KbuttonView additional pictures Photograph will be displayed in the monitor Deleting Unwanted Photographs Display the photographDelete the photograph Press the Obutton. a confirmation dialog will be displayed This section describes how to choose image quality and size DImage Recording Options Image Quality D300 supports the following image quality optionsOption File type Description File Size Qual button Control panel NEF RAW RecordingJpeg Compression Image Quality Menu Jpeg Compression Menu NEF RAW Recording Menu TypeOption Description Optimal quality Option 14-bitProducing files roughly 1.3 times larger than 12-bit files Advance rate pg falls to 2.5 fps Option Size pixels Qual button Sub-command dial Control panel Image Size MenuImage Size NFocus Controlling How the Camera Focuses Focus Mode Adjusted manually using the lens focusing ring. IfCamera does not focus automatically focus must be Maximum aperture of lens is f/5.6 or faster, viewfinder Predictive Focus Tracking For the purpose of focusing the camera, pressingBButton AF-Area Mode AF-area mode selectorMode Description Following options are available AF-area mode Control panel Focus Point Selection Rotate the focus selector lock toSelect the focus point Focus selector lock See Also Check that the in-focus indicator Appears in the viewfinder Focus LockFocus Point and press the shutter-release Recompose Photograph and shoot Shutter-release Button AE-L/AF-L button Getting Good Results with Autofocus Manual Focus M Selection/Autofocus with Manual Priority Focal plane mark Electronic RangefinderFocal Plane Position KRelease Mode Mode Choosing a Release ModeCamera supports the following release modes Release mode Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot Continuous ModeSelect C H or C L mode Power Source and Frame Rate Power sourceBuffer Size Auto Image Rotation Memory Buffer Phase-Detection Versus Contrast-Detect AF Framing Pictures in the Monitor Live View Hand-Held Mode g Select live view modeAdjust Live view options in the shooting menu Press the shutter-release Button all the way down Frame a picture in the monitor Take the picture No Picture Tripod Mode h Ready the cameraFrame a picture Viewfinder Press the shutter-release Button all the way down Xbutton Focusing with Contrast-Detect Autofocus Remote Cords Unusual colors. To prevent damage to Shooting in Live View ModeFor extended periods, the camera may become Shooting Information Display Monitor Brightness Self-Timer Mode Select self-timer modeFrame the photograph and focus Single-servo autofocus Start the timer Mirror up Mode Select mirror up modeRaise the mirror Take a picturePage Siso Sensitivity Reacting Faster to Light ISO button Main command Dial Control panel Choosing ISO Sensitivity ManuallyDisplayed in the control panel or viewfinder ISO Sensitivity Menu ISO Sensitivity Settings Custom Setting b1 ISO sensitivity settings availableHI 0.3-HI LO 0.3-LO Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Page Autoexposure AE Lock Exposure Compensation Bracketing Metering Exposure ModeControlling How the Camera Sets Exposure Method Metering100 3D Color Matrix II Metering 101To choose a metering method Lens Types Exposure Mode102 103 Button Main command dial Depth-of-Field PreviewCustom Setting e4-Modeling Flash 104 Select exposure mode eProgrammed Auto Flexible Program Exposure mode e, different combinations105 Select exposure mode f Button Main command dialShutter-Priority Auto 106 Mode g Aperture-Priority AutoSelect exposure Choose an aperture If the maximum aperture of the lens has been 108Non-CPU Lenses Mode h Manual109 Control panel AF Micro Nikkor Lenses Choose aperture and shutter speed110 Custom Setting b2 set to 1/3 step 111Electronic Analog Exposure Displays Long Time-Exposures 112 Autoexposure AE LockLock exposure Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture Recompose Photograph113 Metered Area 114 Main command dial ±0 EV Ebutton pressed +2.0 EVExposure Compensation 115 Bracketing 116 Main command Exposure and Flash BracketingSelect flash or exposure bracketing Choose the number of shots 118 Fn button Sub-commandSelect an exposure increment 119 Canceling Bracketing 120Exposure and Flash Bracketing Exposure Bracketing Fn button Main command Control panel Dial IndicatorWhite Balance Bracketing Select white balance bracketing See page 131 for a definition of mired Select a white balance increment122 123 124 White Balance Bracketing Keeping Colors True 125 White Balance Options 126 127 Color Temperature 128Studio Flash Lighting Information White Balance Menu Select a white balance option129 Press 2. If Choose color temp. is selected, highlight a Fine tune white balance Press J130 Amber A-blue B axis and the green G-magenta Mired White Balance Fine Tuning131 Sub-command dial WB Button132 WB button Control panel Choose Color Temperature White Balance Menu 133 Preset Manual 134Method Description Neutral gray or white object is placed under White Balance Presets 135D-4 Store values copied from d-0 pg Set white balance to LPreset manual Measuring a Value for White BalanceLight a reference object 136 Select direct measurement mode Measure white balanceCheck the results 137 Select preset d-0 Direct Measurement ModePreset d-0 138 Copying White Balance from d-0 to Presets d-1-d-4 Select LPreset manualCopy d-0 to the selected preset Select a destination Preset d-1 to d-4 and press Choose Select image140 Highlight the destination Choosing a White Balance Preset Highlight a source imageCopy white balance 141 Selecting a White Balance Preset Select a presetTo set white balance to a preset value Select Set Selecting a White Balance Preset the WB Button 143 Entering a Comment Select Edit commentEdit the comment 144 145 Picture ControlsActive D-Lighting Color Space Creating Custom Picture Controls Picture Controls 146 Using Picture Controls 147Picture Controls can be used as described below Nikon Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture Controls Selecting Nikon Picture Controls Choosing a Picture ControlSelect Set Picture Control Select a Picture Control Picture Control Grid Picture Control Indicator149 150 Adjust settingsModifying Existing Picture Controls Picture Control Settings 151 Previous Settings 152Active D-Lighting Auto 153 Filter Effects Monochrome OnlyToning Monochrome Only Custom Picture Controls Creating Custom Picture Controls Select Manage Picture ControlSelect Save/edit 154 Edit the selected Picture Control 155 Name the Picture Control 156 Original Picture Control icon 157Original Picture Control Icon Sharing Custom Picture Controls Copying Custom Picture Controls to the CameraSelect Load/save Select Copy to camera 159 Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu Saving Custom Picture Controls to the Memory Card Select Copy to cardChoose a destination 160 Managing Custom Picture Controls Renaming Custom Picture ControlsSelect Rename Rename the Picture Control Deleting Custom Picture Controls from the Camera Select DeleteSelect Yes 162 Highlight Delete from card and press Select Delete from card163 164 Press Jto display confirmation dialog shown at right Active D-Lighting 165Active D-Lighting High Active D-Lighting off Active D-Lighting Low Select Active D-Lighting Choose an option166 To use active D-Lighting Color Space Select Color spaceSelect a color space 167 168 Nikon Software Using the Built-in Flash 169 ISO Sensitivity Built-in Flash170 Using the Built-in Flash Choose a flash modeChoose a metering method Press the flash pop-up button Mode Shutter speed Aperture Check exposure shutter speed and aperture172 By pressing the depth-of-field preview button to emit a Built-in Flash Lowering the Built-in Flash173 Flash mode Description Flash Modes174 D300 supports the following flash modes 175 ±0 EV Ybutton Pressed +1.0 EV Flash Compensation176 177 Optional Flash Units FV Lock Assign FV lock to the Fn button178 Built-in flash will pop up and begin l charging Lock flash level Recompose the photograph Take the photographRelease FV lock 179 Using FV Lock with the Built-in Flash Using FV Lock with Optional Flash UnitsSpeedlight Flash mode Metered area 180 Other Shooting Options 181 Option Default Ebutton Qual button Option Default182 Off See page 400 for a list of default settings 183 Multiple Exposure Creating a Multiple ExposureSelect Multiple exposure Select Number of shots Select the number of shots Select Auto gainSet gain 185 Select Done 186 Other Settings Ref photo options in the setup menu can not be used187 Multiple Exposure Interrupting Multiple Exposures 188 Interval Timer Photography Select Interval timer shootingSelect a starting trigger 189 190 Choose a start timeChoose an interval Shots per interval Start shooting191 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap During interval timer photography, the Qicon 192Out of Memory During Shooting Pausing Interval Timer Photography Choose a new starting triggerResume shooting 193 Interrupting Interval Timer Photography Using the MonitorNo Photograph 194 195 Shooting Menu Banks Non-CPU Lenses 196Focal Length Not Listed Zoom Lenses Non-CPU Lens Data Menu Select Non-CPU lens dataSelect a lens number Select a focal length Choosing a Lens Number Using Camera Controls Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera controlUse the selected control to choose a lens number 198 199 Using a GPS UnitGP-1 GPS Unit MC-35 Other GPS Units200 GPS Data KIcon201 Setup Menu Options 202Heading Coordinated Universal Time UTC Playback Options 203 Full-Frame Playback 204 205 Photo Information 206Overview data GPS data File Information 207Protect status 221 Image quality 329 Folder number-frame Highlights208 Folder number RGB Histogram209 210 Histograms Shooting Data Page 1 211 Camera name Folder number Shooting Data Page 2212 Shooting Data 213Long exposure noise 316 214 Protect status 221 Camera name329 Folder number 324 GPS Data 215Protect status 221 Coordinated Universal Time Overview Data 216 217 148166 260 Full-frame Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback218 219 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom 220 Protecting Photographs from Deletion Select an imagePress the Lbutton 221 Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list Press the Obutton222 Connecting to External Devices Connecting to a Computer223 Printing Photographs Connecting to a Computer Connecting Cables224 Camera Control Pro Before Connecting the Camera Windows XP Service Pack225 Operating system Direct USB Connection Select a USB optionTurn the computer on Connect the USB cable During Transfer Transfer photographs227 Drag the camera volume Nikon D300 into the Trash 228 Wireless and Ethernet Networks Mode FunctionTransfer Mode 229 Tiff Photographs Printing Photographs230 231 Take photographsDisconnect USB cable USB Hubs Printing Via Direct USB Connection Connecting the Printer Select MTP/PTPTurn the camera off Connect the USB cable 232 Printing Pictures One at a Time Select a pictureDisplay printing options 233 Adjust printing options 234Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select No. Start printing 235Cropping Selecting Photographs for Printing Printing Multiple Pictures Display the PictBridge menuChoose Print select or Print Dpof 236 Select pictures 237 238 Size, Border, Time Stamp, and Cropping 239 Creating Index PrintsSelect Index print When all the desired pictures have been selected Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetChoose Select/set 240 Select imprint options Complete the print order241 Highlight Done and press J to complete the print order Standard Definition Devices Connect the supplied video cable as shown242 To connect the camera to a standard television Video Mode pg 243Television Playback Slide Shows High-Definition Devices Connect the Hdmi cable as shown244 During playback, images will be displayed on the high 245 ACustom Settings Fine-TuningNThe Retouch Menu Creating DThe Playback Menu Managing Images 246 Selecting Multiple Pictures Highlight a picture247 To view the highlighted picture full Delete Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional picturesPress Jto complete the operation 248 Playback Folder Hide Image249 Choose a folder for playback Display Mode 250Focus point Detailed photo info Highlights Image Review After DeleteRotate Tall 251 Photo info Slide Show252 Print Set Dpof 253 254 Shooting Menu Bank Renaming Shooting Menu BanksSelect a bank 255 Enter a name Save changes and exit256 After editing the name, press Jto save changes and exit Reset Shooting Menu Restore defaults for the current shooting menu bankExit without changing shooting menu settings 257 Active Folder New Folder NumberSelect New folder number Choose a folder number Select Folder Choose Select folderHighlight a folder Select the highlighted folder File Naming Image QualityImage Size Jpeg Compression NEF RAW Recording Set Picture ControlManage Picture Control Color Space Long Exp. NR Long Exposure Noise Reduction 262 ISO Sensitivity Settings Interval Timer ShootingHigh ISO NR Live View ACustom Settings Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom Setting groups Main menuCustom a Reset custom setting bank pg. settings pg 264 Following Custom Settings are available 265 Custom Setting Bank Reset Custom SettingsSettings are not reset when a two-button reset is performed Custom Settings Bank Autofocus A1 AF-C Priority Selection267 This option controls whether A2 AF-S Priority Selection 268Photographs can be taken only Priority or whenever the shutter Default Surrounding eight focus points. Choose when A3 Dynamic AF Area269 Photographing subjects that are moving A4 Focus Tracking with Lock-On 2703D-tracking Short A5 AF Activation A6 AF Point Illumination271 Bonly 272 A7 Focus Point Wrap-AroundA8 AF Point Selection AF-Assist Illuminator A9 Built-in AF-assist Illuminator273 A10 AF-On for MB-D10 274 Metering/Exposure B1 ISO Sensitivity Step ValueB2 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl B3 Exp Comp/Fine Tune Command dials see note below. The setting Customize command dials Change main/subB4 Easy Exposure Compensation 276 B5 Center-Weighted Area Select Custom Setting b6B6 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure 277 Fine-Tuning Exposure Select a metering methodChoose an exposure value 278 Timers/AE Lock C2 Auto Meter-off DelayC1 Shutter-Release Button AE-L 279 280 C3 Self-Timer DelayC4 Monitor off Delay Shooting/Display D1 BeepD2 Viewfinder Grid Display 281 D4 CL Mode Shooting Speed Low battery warning is not displayed in the viewfinderD3 Viewfinder Warning Display D5 Max. Continuous Release Reset D6 File Number Sequence283 File Number Sequence D7 Shooting Info Display 284 D9 Exposure Delay Mode D10 MB-D10 Battery TypeD8 LCD Illumination 285 Using AA Batteries 286 D11 Battery Order MB-D10 Battery PackBattery type 287 Bracketing/Flash E1 Flash Sync Speed288 This option controls flash sync speed Flash-Ready Indicator Flash Control at 1/320 s Auto FP289 320 s Auto FP and Flash Range E2 Flash Shutter Speed 290 291 Choose the flash mode for the built-in flashE3 Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash Manual Repeating Flash292 Option Description Output Commander Mode 293Option Description Built-in Group B Adjust settings for the built-in flash Adjust settings for group aAdjust settings for group B Select the channel Press J Compose the shot Raise the built-in flashFrame the photograph, focus, and shoot 295 296 Flash Sync Mode DisplayCommander Mode 297 E4 Modeling FlashE5 Auto Bracketing Set E6 Auto Bracketing Mode M 298Option Description Flash/speed Aperture Flash E7 Bracketing Order 299 Shooting Mode Playback ModeControls F1 Multi Selector Center Button F2 Multi Selector F3 Photo Info/Playback301 Folder 302 F4 Assign FUNC. ButtonFUNC. Button Press 303 FUNC. Button+Dials 304Dynamic AF Area F5 Assign Preview Button 305 F6 Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 306 Rotation F7 Customize Command Dials307 308 Setting will also end when the exposure meters turn offF8 Release Button to Use Dial F9 No Memory Card? 309 F10 Reverse Indicators 310 BThe Setup Menu Camera Setup 311 Format Memory Card LCD Brightness312 During Formatting Clean Image Sensor Lock Mirror up for CleaningVideo Mode 313 314 480p progressive576p progressive 720p progressive World Time Language315 Daylight Image Comment 316 Auto Image Rotation 317 Dust off Ref Photo 318 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder Image Sensor CleaningChoose a start option 319 Image Dust Off Reference Data Acquire dust off reference data320 Battery Info 321 Wireless Transmitter 322 Copies Image Authentication323 Copyright Information 324 Save/Load Settings 325Menu Option Shooting menu bank 326 Adjust settings for connection to a GPS unit pgSaved Settings Non-CPU Lens Data AF Fine Tune327 Tune View the current camera firmware version Firmware Version328 NThe Retouch Menu Creating Retouched Copies 329 Creating Retouched Copies Creating Retouched Copies in Full-Frame PlaybackChoose a picture Display the retouch menu Creating Retouched Copies from the Retouch Menu Create a retouched copySelect an item in the retouch menu 331 Display retouch options 332 Image Quality 333Retouching Copies Before Lighting334 Use Description Red-Eye Correction335 Trim 336 Monochrome 337Trim Image Quality and Size Possible sizes Filter Effects Color Balance338 Monitor Image Overlay Select Image overlayDisplay NEF RAW images Highlight a photograph Press 4 or 2 to highlight the Preview column Highlight the Preview column340 341 Preview the overlaySave the overlay Side-by-Side Comparison Making a Side-by-Side Comparison342 Compare retouched copies to the original photographs Compare the copy with the original 343 OMy Menu Creating a Custom Menu Adding Options to My MenuSelect Add items Select an item 345 Position the new itemAdd more items Deleting Options from My Menu Select Remove itemsSelect items Delete the selected items Reordering Options in My Menu Select Rank itemsPosition the item 347 Displaying Recent Settings Select Recent settingsHighlight Recent settings Select Choose tab Cleaning Low-Pass Filter Camera Care, Options, and ResourcesPg n 349 Lens/accessory Compatible Lenses350 Mode 351 352 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 353AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter Min. range 354Lens AF-Assist Illumination 355Red-Eye Reduction 356 LensCalculating Picture Angle Picture angle 35mm format Picture angle D300 D300 can be used with CLS-compatible flash units Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS357 358 Principal features of these flash units are listed belowCLS-Compatible Flash Units 359 Guide Number SB-900 Flash mode/feature360 Other Flash Units 361 362 17-19 mm 20-105 mm24-34 mm 35-49 mm 200 400 800 1600 3200 Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories 363 Accessory Shoe Flash ContactsSync Terminal 364 Other Accessories 365 366 Eyepiece framing 367 Body cap 368Software 369 D300 is equipped with a ten Accessories 370Remote Terminal Approved Memory Cards 371SanDisk Lexar Media Cleaning Caring for the CameraStorage 372 Clean Now Display the Clean image sensor menuLow-Pass Filter Place the camera base down Clean at Startup/Shutdown Select Clean nowSelect Clean at startup/ shutdown 374 Select an option 375 Manual Cleaning Charge the battery or connect an AC adapterSelect Lock mirror up for cleaning 376 Clean the filter Examine the low-pass filter377 Mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Use a Reliable Power Source378 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions 379 380 381 382 Troubleshooting Problem SolutionDisplay 383 Shooting 384 385 386 387 Playback 388 389 Combinations of settings or when no 321 Selected Miscellaneous390 Date of recording is Set camera clock Not correct Error Messages IndicatorCamera or Optional MB-D10 Battery pack 391 392 393 394 395 CardBe used Damaged 396 Paper jam 397This file Problem Solution Check ink Check ink. To Ink error Resume, select Supply Continue Out of ink398 Printer is out of ink Replace ink and select Appendix 399Appendix covers the following topics Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Defaults Defaults Restored with a Two-Button Reset pg400 Other 401 402 403 404 Memory Card Capacity 405 406 D5-Max. Continuous Release pg Shutter speed Exposure Program407 Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range 408Maximum aperture at ISO equivalent 200 400 800 1600 3200 Range Specifications Nikon D300 Digital Camera409 Type 410 411 412 413 414 415 416 Supported Standards Eight AA batteries MB-D10 Approximately 2500 shots Battery Life417 418 Numerics Symbols419 420 421 Fine tune optimal exposure, 277 Firmware version 422 423 NEF, 56 NEF RAW, 56 424 425 6MB00211-04

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