sBasic Photography and Playback

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes)

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This section describes how to take photographs in i (auto) mode, an automatic “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, and

in which the flash will fire automatically if the subject is poorly lit. To take photographs with the flash off while leaving the camera in

control of other settings, rotate the mode dial to j to select auto (flash off) mode.

Step 1: Turn the Camera On

1Turn the camera on.

Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. The control panel will turn on and the display in the viewfinder will light.

2 Check the battery level.

Check the battery level in the control panel or viewfinder.

Control panel *

Viewfinder *

Description

L

Battery fully charged.

K

 

 

 

Battery partially discharged.

J

I

 

 

 

 

H

d

Low battery. Charge battery or ready spare battery.

H

d

Shutter release disabled. Charge or exchange battery.

(blinks)

(blinks)

 

*No icon displayed when camera is powered by optional EP-5B power connector and EH-5a AC adapter. Vappears in information display.

AImage Sensor Cleaning

The camera vibrates the low-pass filter covering the image sensor to remove dust when the camera is turned on or off (0 284).

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Nikon 25468B, D7000 18200mm Kit Point-and-Shoot Photography i and j Modes, Turn the Camera On, Check the battery level

D7000 18200mm Kit, 25468B, D7000 (18105mm Kit), D7000 (18200mm Kit), D7000 specifications

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