Nikon D5000 The Viewfinder

The Viewfinder

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1Framing grid (displayed when

On is selected for Custom
Setting d2).........................	158

2Reference circle for center-

weighted metering ...........

88

3“No memory card” indicator

.............................................. 221

4	Battery indicator	................... 28
5	Focus points ...........................	58
6	Focus indicator ................	31, 61

7Autoexposure (AE) lock

	indicator...............................	89
8	Shutter speed ..................	82, 84
9	Aperture (f-number) ......	83, 84

10	Battery indicator....................	28
11	Bracketing indicator ...........	103

12Number of exposures remaining ............................29

Number of shots remaining
before memory buffer
fills..........................................	66
White balance recording
indicator ...............................	99
Exposure compensation value
................................................	90
Flash compensation
value......................................	92
Capture mode indicator.....	134
ISO sensitivity .........................	74

13“K” (appears when memory

	remains for over 1000
	exposures) ...........................	29
14	Flash-ready indicator ...........	32
15	Flexible program
	indicator...............................	81
16	Exposure indicator................	85
	Exposure compensation
	display ..................................	90

17Flash compensation

indicator...............................

92

18Exposure compensation

indicator...............................

90

19Auto ISO sensitivity

indicator.............................	149
20 Warning indicator ...............	221

DNo Battery

When the battery is exhausted or no battery is inserted, the display in the viewfinder will dim. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The viewfinder display will return to normal when a fully-charged battery is inserted.

DThe Viewfinder Display

Owing to the characteristics of this type of viewfinder display, you may notice fine lines radiating outward from the selected focus point. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

DThe Viewfinder

The response time and brightness of the viewfinder may vary with temperature.

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Contents

Page Where to Find It The Table of Contents The Q&A Index The Index Error Messages Q&A Index Table of Contents XIntroduction sBasic Photography and Playback xFraming Pictures in the Monitor (Live View) Q&A Index ❚❚ Taking Photographs ❚❚Viewing, Retouching, and Printing Photographs ❚❚ Menus and Settings ❚❚ Miscellaneous Table of Contents Introduction Basic Photography and Playback Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View) Recording and Viewing Movies More on Photography (All Modes) P, S, A, and M Modes More on Playback Connections Menu Guide Page Technical Notes For Your Safety Page Notices Page Page Introduction Overview Getting to Know the Camera The Camera Body The Camera Body (Continued) The Mode Dial The Viewfinder The Monitor The Information Display ❚❚Changing Settings in the Information Display The Command Dial Page The Power Switch Camera Menus Using Camera Menus 4Position the cursor in the selected menu 5 Highlight a menu item 6Display options 7Highlight an option 8Select the highlighted item First Steps Charge the Battery Insert the Battery Attach a Lens ❚❚Detaching the Lens ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) OFF Basic Setup 6Set the date and time Insert a Memory Card Format the Memory Card Page Adjust Viewfinder Focus Page sBasic Photography and Playback “Point-and-Shoot”Photography (iand jModes) sStep 1: Turn the Camera On 3Check the number of exposures remaining Step 2: Select ior jMode Step 3: Frame the Photograph Step 4: Focus Step 5: Shoot Creative Photography (Scene Modes) kPortrait lLandscape pChild mSports nClose Up oNight Portrait rNight Landscape sParty/Indoor tBeach/Snow uSunset vDusk/Dawn wPet Portrait xCandlelight yBlossom zAutumn Colors 0Food 1Silhouette 2High Key 3Low Key Basic Playback Deleting Unwanted Photographs xFraming Pictures in the Monitor (Live View) Framing Photographs in the Monitor 2 Choose an autofocus mode 3Choose the focus point Subject tracking 4Focus Face priority 5Take the picture 6Exit live view mode Page Page Page Page yRecording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies ❚❚Movie Settings 1 Select Movie settings Movie settings 2Choose frame size and sound recording options Quality Viewing Movies zMore on Photography (All Modes) Focus Focus Mode Page AF-AreaMode 3Choose an AF-areamode Focus Point Selection Focus Lock 2Lock focus AE-L focus mode 3Recompose the photograph and shoot Manual Focus ❚❚The Electronic Rangefinder Image Quality and Size Image Quality Page Image Size Release Mode Page Self-Timerand Remote Modes 4Take the photograph Delayed remote and quick-responseremote Page Using the Built-inFlash Flash Mode Page Page ISO Sensitivity Page Interval Timer Photography 6Start shooting Start Two-ButtonReset tP, S, A, and M Modes Shutter Speed and Aperture Mode P (Programmed Auto) Mode S (Shutter-PriorityAuto) Mode A (Aperture-PriorityAuto) Mode M (Manual) Page ❚❚Long Time-Exposures(M Mode Only) Long exp. NR 2 Rotate the mode dial to M Choose a shutter speed 4Open the shutter Bulb 5Close the shutter Exposure Metering Autoexposure Lock Exposure Compensation Page Flash Compensation Page Active D-Lighting Page White Balance Page Fine-TuningWhite Balance Preset Manual 5Measure white balance 6Check the results Page ❚❚Copying White Balance from a Photograph 1 Select Preset manual 2Select Use photo Use photo 3Choose Select image Bracketing 2Place the cursor in the information display 3Display bracketing options 4Select a bracketing increment AE bracketing WB bracketing 5Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot Picture Controls Selecting a Picture Control 3Choose a Picture Control Modifying Existing Picture Controls ❚❚Picture Control Settings Page Creating Custom Picture Controls 6Name the Picture Control Sharing Custom Picture Controls The GP-1GPS Unit IMore on Playback Full-FramePlayback Photo Information ❚❚RGB Histogram ❚❚Highlights ❚❚ Shooting Data Page ❚❚ Shooting Data Page 2 I ❚❚ Shooting Data Page 3 ❚❚ GPS Data ❚❚Overview Data Thumbnail Playback Calendar Playback Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Protecting Photographs from Deletion Deleting Photographs Full-Frame,Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback The Playback Menu ❚❚Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date 1 Choose Select Date Select date 2Highlight a date I3 Select the highlighted date Slide Shows Page Connections Viewing Photographs on TV Standard Definition Devices High-DefinitionDevices Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera Printing Photographs Connecting the Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Start printing Start printing Printing Multiple Pictures 3Select pictures or choose a date 4Display printing options 5Adjust printing options 6 Start printing Creating Index Prints Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 4Select imprint options Imprint date 5Complete the print order Done MMenu Guide DThe Playback Menu: Managing Images Playback Folder Display Mode Image Review Rotate Tall CThe Shooting Menu: Shooting Options ISO Sensitivity Settings Auto Distortion Control Color Space Long Exp. NR High ISO NR Active Folder ACustom Settings: Fine-TuningCamera Settings A: Reset Custom Settings a: Autofocus a1: AF-areaMode a2: Built-in AF-assistIlluminator a3: Live View Autofocus a4: Rangefinder b: Exposure b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl c: Timers/AE Lock c1: Shutter-ReleaseButton AE-L c2: Auto off Timers c3: Self-Timer c4: Remote on Duration d: Shooting/Display d1: Beep d2: Viewfinder Grid Display d3: ISO Display d4: File Number Sequence d5: Exposure Delay Mode d6: Date Imprint d7: Live View Display Options e: Bracketing/Flash e2: Auto Bracketing Set f: Controls f1: Assign E/Fn Button f2: Assign AE-L/AF-LButton f3: Reverse Dial Rotation f4: No Memory Card f5: Reverse Indicators BThe Setup Menu: Camera Setup LCD Brightness Info Display Format Page Auto Information Display Info Wrap-around Video Mode HDMI Time Zone and Date Language Image Comment Auto Image Rotation Image Dust off Ref Photo 3Acquire dust off reference data Eye-FiUpload Firmware Version NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies Creating Retouched Copies D-Lighting Red-EyeCorrection Trim Monochrome Filter Effects Color Balance Small Picture Page Image Overlay 6Set gain 7Highlight the Preview column Preview 8Preview the overlay Overlay NEF (RAW) Processing Quick Retouch Straighten Distortion Control Fisheye Color Outline Perspective Control Stop-MotionMovie 6Select Save Edit Starting image End image Cancel Side-by-SideComparison mRecent Settings/OMy Menu mRecent Settings: Viewing Recent Settings OMy Menu: Creating a Custom Menu 3Select Done 4Delete the selected items ❚❚Reordering Options in My Menu 1 Select Rank items Rank items nTechnical Notes Compatible Lenses Compatible CPU Lenses Compatible Non-CPULenses Page Page Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) ❚❚CLS-CompatibleFlash Units •The SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400,and SB-R200: ❚❚Other Flash Units Page Other Accessories Approved Memory Cards Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Caring for the Camera Storage Cleaning The Low-PassFilter ❚❚“Clean at Startup/Shutdown” 1 Select Clean at startup/shutdown Clean at startup/shutdown 2Select an option ❚❚Manual Cleaning 1Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter 2Remove the lens 3 Select Lock mirror up for cleaning Lock 7 Clean the filter 8Turn the camera off Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Page Available Settings ❚❚ hModes Page Memory Card Capacity Exposure Program Troubleshooting Display Shooting (All Modes) Shooting (P, S, A, M) Playback Miscellaneous Error Messages Page Page Specifications Page Page Page Page Page ❚❚Supported Standards DCF Version DPOF Exif version PictBridge Battery Life Index