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Where to Find It
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Find what youre looking for using this question and answer index.
Q&A Index
Taking Photographs
Viewing Photographs
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Retouching Photographs
Menus and Settings
Connections
Maintenance and Optional Accessories
D PLAYBACK MENU (0207) C SHOOTING MENU (0214)
Menu Options
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A CUSTOM SETTING MENU (0219)
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B SETUP MENU (0249)
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N RETOUCH MENU (0261)
O MY MENU (0280)
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Table of Contents
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Introduction 1
Basic Photography and Playback 35
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Live View Photography 49
Movie Live View 57
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Exposure 109
White Balance 115
Image Enhancement 129
Flash Photography 143
Other Shooting Options 151
More on Playback 177
Connections 193
Menu Guide 207
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Technical Notes 285
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For Your Safety
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Notices
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Package Contents
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Introduction
The Camera Body
Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays.
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The Mode Dial
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The Release-Mode Dial
The Control Panel
The Viewfinder
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The Information Dis play
R button
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Changing Settings in the Information Display
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The Command Dials
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ISO Sensitivity
Exposure
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The BM-14 Monitor Cover
Camera Menus
Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus.
To view the menus, press the G button.
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Using Camera Menus
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First Ste ps
Charge the Battery
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Insert the Battery
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Attach a Lens
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Insert a Memory Card
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Format th e Memory C ard
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Adjust Viewfinder Focus
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Basic Photography and Playback
Step 1: Turn the Camera On
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Point-and-Shoot Photography (iand j Modes)
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Step 2: Select i or j Mode
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Step 4: Focus
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Basic Playback
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Deleting Unwanted Photographs
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Live View Photography
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Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot.
The monitor will turn off.
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Press the a button to exit live view mode.
Focusing in Live View
For information on focusing manually, see page 55.
Choosing a Focus Mode
The following autofocus modes are available in live view:
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Choosing an AF-Area Mode
The following AF-area modes can be selected in live view:
The Live View Display: Live View Photography
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The Information Display: Live View Photography
Manual Focus
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Press the movie-record button agai n to end recording.
Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached, or the memory card is full.
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Press the a button to exit live view mode.
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The Live View Display: Movie Live View
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Adjusting Settings in the Live View Display
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The Information Display: Movie Live View
Image Area
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Movie Settings
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Viewin g Movies
The following operations can be performed:
Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0177).
Press J to start playback.
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Editing Movies
Trim ming Movi es
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Saving Selected Frames
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P, S, A, and M Modes
P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture.
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Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)
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User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes
Saving User Settings
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Recalling User Settings
Resetting User Settings
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Release Mode
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Choosing a Release Mode
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Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes
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Mirror up Mode
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Image Recording Options
Auto DX Crop
Image Area
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Choose Image Area
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The Image Area Menu
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Camera Controls
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Image Quality and Size
Image Quality
Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality).
The following options can be accessed from the shooting menu.
JPEG Compression
Choose the type of compression for JPEG images.
NEF (RAW) Recording > Type
Choose the type of compression for NEF (RAW) images.
NEF (RAW) Recording > NEF (RAW) Bit Depth
Image Size
Using Two Memory Cards
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Focus
Autofocus Mode
Autofocus
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AF-Area Mode
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Focus Point Selection
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Focus Lock
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Manual Focus
The Electronic Rangefinder
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ISO Sensitivity
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Auto ISO Sensitivity Control
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ISO sensitivity settings in the shooting menu.
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Exposure
Metering
(P, S, A, and M Modes Only)
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Autoexposure Lock
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Exposure Compensation
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White Balance
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Fine-Tuning White Balance
The White Balance Menu
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The L (U) Button
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Choosing a Color Temperature
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Preset Manual
Measuring a Value for White Balance
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Copying White Balance from a Photograph
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Protecting a White Balance Preset
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Image Enhancement
Selecting a Picture Control
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Modifying Picture Controls
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Picture Control Settings
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Creating Custom Picture Controls
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Sharing Custom Picture Controls
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Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows
Active D-Lighting
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High Dynamic Range (HDR)
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Flash Photography
Using the Built-in Flash: i, k, p, n, o, s, and w Modes
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Flash Mode
The flash modes available vary with shooting mode:
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Flash Compensation
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FV Lock
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Other Shooting Options
Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings
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Bracketing
Exposure and Flash Bracketing
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White Balance Bracketing
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ADL Bracketing
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Multiple Exposure
Creating a Multiple Exposure
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Interrupting Multiple Exposures
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Interval Timer Photography
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Pausing Interval Timer Photography
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Interrupting Interval Timer Photography
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Time-Lapse Photography
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Interrupting Time-Lapse Photography
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Non-CPU Lenses
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The GP-1 GPS Unit
Setup Menu Options
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More on Playback
To play photographs back, press the K button.
The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor.
Full-Fr ame Play back
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Photo Information
Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback.
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Select R, G, B
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RGB Histogram
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Shooting Data
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* Data for movies are for start of recording.
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Overview Data
Thumbnail Playback
To display images in contact sheets of four, nine, or 72 images, press the W (S) button.
Calendar Playback
To view images taken on a selected date, press the W (S) button when 72 images are displayed.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect:
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Protecting Photographs from Deletion
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Deleting Photographs
Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback
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Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date
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Connections
Before Connecting the Camera
Supplied Software
Supported Operating Systems
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Printing Photographs
Connecting the Printer
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Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select.
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Select Start printing and press J to start printing.
To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J.
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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
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Viewing Photographs on TV
Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable.
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During playback, images will be displayed on the television screen.
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Menu Guide
Choose a folder for playback (0177):
To display the playback menu, press G and select the D (playback menu) tab.
The playback menu contains the following options:
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Copy Image(s)
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Image Review After Delete
Rotate Tall
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CThe Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
To display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab.
Reset Shooting Menu
The shooting menu contains the following options:
Select Yes to restore shooting menu options to their default values (0312).
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Storage Folder
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File Naming A
Auto Distortion Control
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Color Space A
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Vignette Control A
Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction)
High ISO NR
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The following Custom Settings are available:
Reset Custom Settings
a: Autofocus
a1: AF-C Priority Selection
a2: AF-S Priority Selection
Choose whether the active focus point is highlighted in red in the viewfinder.
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a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On
a4: AF Point Illumination
a5: Focus Point Wrap-Around
Choose the number of focus points available for manual focus-point selection.
a6: Number of Focus Points
a7: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator
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b: Metering/Exposure
b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value
b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl
This option controls whether the E button is needed to set exposure compensation (0112).
b3: Easy Exposure Compensation
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c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L
c: Timers/AE Lock
c2: Standby timer
c3: Self-Timer
c4: Monitor off Delay
c5: Remote on Duration
d1: Beep
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d2: Viewfinder Grid Display d3: ISO Display and Adjustment
d4: Screen Tips
d5: CL Mode Shooting Speed
d6: Max.
When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used.
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d7: File Number Sequence
d8: Information Display
d9: LCD Illumination
d10: Exposure Delay Mode d11: Flash Warning
There is no need to adjust this option when using EN-EL15 batteries.
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This option controls flash sync speed.
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e1: Flash Sync Speed
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Auto FP High-Speed Sync
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Repeating Flash
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Commander Mode
Press 4 or 2 to highlight the following options, 1 or 3 to change.
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Choose how the camera adjusts flash level when exposure compensation is used.
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f2: Assign Fn Button
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Choose the role played by the depth-of-field preview button.
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f3: Assign Preview Button f4: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button
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f6: Release Button to Use Dial
f7: Slot Empty Release Lock f8: Reverse Indicators
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Choose the function assigned to the AAE-L/AF-L button on the optional MB-D14 battery pack.
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g2: Assign Preview Button g3: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button g4: Assign Shutter Button
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BThe Setup Menu: Camera Setup
To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab.
The setup menu contains the following options:
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Monitor Brightness
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Time Zone and Date
Language Image Comment
Auto Image Rotation
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View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera.
Battery Info
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Copyright Information
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Use this option to share settings among D600 cameras.
Settings saved using this model of camera can be restored by selecting Load settings.
Save/Load Settings
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Virtual Horizon
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AF Fine-tune
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Eye-Fi Upload
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Firmware Version
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NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab.
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D-Lighting
Red-Eye Correction
Trim
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Monochrome
Choose from the following filter effects.
After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph.
Filter Effects
Color Balance
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Straighten
Distortion Control
Fisheye
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Color Outline
Color Sketch
Perspective Control
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Side-by-side Comparison
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Adding Options to My Menu
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Recent Settings
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Technical Notes
Compatibl e Lenses
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Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)
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The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
CLS-Compatible Flash Units
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The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units:
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Other Flash Units
The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes.
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Other Accessories
At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D600.
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Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter
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Caring for the Camera
Storage
Cleaning
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Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
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Available Settings
The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode.
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Defaults
The default settings for the options in the camera menus are listed below.
For information on two-button resets, see page 151.
Playback Menu Defaults Shooting Menu Defaults
Custom Settings Menu Defaults
Setup Menu Defaults
Exposure Program (Mode P)
The exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph:
Aperture
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Troubleshooting
Display
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Shooting (All Modes)
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Shooting (P, S, A, M)
Playback
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Error Messages
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Specifications
Nikon D600 Digital Camera
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Supported Standards
Approved Memory Cards
Memory Card Capaci ty
FX (3624) Image Area *
DX (2416) Image Area *
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Index
Symbols
Numerics
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