ISO Sensitivity Settings, Active D-Lighting, 166 | Nikon D90

ISO Sensitivity Settings

Adjust ISO sensitivity (pg. 74). This option is available in all modes.

❚❚ISO Sensitivity Auto Control (P, S, and A Modes Only)

If Off (the default setting) is chosen for ISO sensitivity auto control, ISO sensitivity will remain fixed at the value selected by the user (see page 74). When On is chosen, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the value selected by the user (flash level is adjusted appropriately). The maximum value for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using the Maximum sensitivity option in the ISO sensitivity auto control menu (choose lower values to prevent noise; the minimum value for auto ISO sensitivity is automatically set to ISO 200). In exposure modes P and A, sensitivity will only be adjusted if underexposure would result at the shutter speed selected for Minimum shutter

speed. Slower shutter speeds will be used only if optimum exposure can not be achieved at the ISO sensitivity value selected for Maximum sensitivity.

When On is selected, the control panel and viewfinder show ISO-AUTO. These indictors blink when sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user.

iA Auto ISO Sensitivity Control

Noise is more likely at higher sensitivities. Use the High ISO NR option in the shooting menu to reduce noise (see page 168). Foreground subjects may be underexposed in photos taken with the flash at slow shutter speeds, in daylight, or against a bright background. Choose a flash mode other than slow sync or select exposure mode A or M and choose a larger aperture. Note that when the flash is used, the camera uses the shutter speed selected for Custom Setting e1 (Flash shutter speed, pg. 185) in place of the value selected for Minimum shutter speed.

Active D-Lighting

This option can be used to prevent loss of detail in highlights and shadows (pg. 119). The default setting is Auto. This option is available in P, S, A, and M modes only.

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Contents

Digital Camera Where to Find It Package Contents Symbols and Conventions Trademark Information Iii Question Key phrase How do I set the clock? World time How do I reset file numbering to 1?Photo info, highlights How do I set the clock for daylight saving time? Is there an easy way to take snapshots? Auto mode Can I take photos at a reduced size for e-mail? Vii Table of Contents A, and M Modes Fine-Tuning White Balance Choosing a Color TemperatureMore on Photography All Modes Focus Point Selection More on Playback 127 Connections 145Menu Guide 159 165 C2 Auto Meter-off Delay 179164 166 Xii 202209 Technical Notes 227Xiii For Your Safety Xiv AUse appropriate cables AObserve proper precautions when handling batteriesAObserve proper precautions when handling the quick charger CD-ROMs Xvi Comply with copyright notices Symbol for Separate Collection in European CountriesXvii Reproduced Disposing of Data Storage Devices Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesXviii Before Taking Important Pictures Overview Getting to Know the Camera Camera MenusFirst Steps Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Servicing the Camera and AccessoriesOverview Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body 239 DC-IN connector for optional EH-5a orUSB connector 151 AE-L/AF-L button Memory card access lamp Information display/quick settingsQual image quality/size button Live view button A, and M Modes Mode DialSelect these modes for full control over camera settings Auto Modes Control Panel Large-Capacity Memory Cards LCD Illuminator Viewfinder Viewfinder DisplayControl Panel and Viewfinder Shooting Information Display Operations are performed for about 10 secondsSee Also Bracketing indicator Shooting modeFlash control mode for Long exposure noise reduction 167 Command Dials Image Quality and SizeSet image quality pg ISO Sensitivity Autofocus ModeRelease Mode Exposure Choose a metering method pg Choose a shutter speed exposure mode S or M ppChoose an aperture exposure mode a or M pp Set exposure compensation Flash Settings White Balance DK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup Attaching the AN-DC1 Camera StrapBM-10 Monitor Cover Attach the strap as shown below Camera Menus Following menus are available Highlight the icon for the current menu Using Camera MenusDisplay the menus Select a menu Display options Position the cursor in the selected menuHighlight a menu item Highlight an option Help First Steps Charge the BatteryInsert the battery Plug the charger Remove the battery when charging is complete Insert the BatteryRemoving the Battery Open the battery-chamber cover Battery and Charger Incompatible BatteriesEN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries Attach a Lens Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body capAttach the lens CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings Detaching the LensVibration Reduction VR Vibration Reduction Choose a time zone Basic SetupSelect a language Turn daylight saving time on or off Clock Battery Exit to shooting modeSetup Menu Choose a date format Insert the memory card Inserting Memory CardsOpen the card slot cover Slide the card slot cover out q and open the card slot w Press the Qbuttons again Formatting Memory CardsPress the Qbuttons Formatting Memory Cards Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchRemoving Memory Cards No Memory Card Adjust Viewfinder Focus Framing pictures in the viewfinderEyepiece Correction Lenses Creative Photography Scene Modes Default settings, seePoint-and-Shoot Photography i and j Modes Framing Pictures in the Monitor Live View Basic Playback Turn the Camera On Check the battery levelCheck the battery level in the viewfinder or control panel Description Check the number of exposures remaining Auto Meter OffCamera Off Display Choose Shooting and Focus Modes Check Camera SettingsSelect i or j mode Select autofocus Ready the camera Using a Zoom LensFrame the Photograph Frame the photograph Press the shutter-release button halfway Check the indicators in the viewfinderFocus Flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light Shoot Turn the camera off when shooting is completeAuto Flash off Mode Turning the Camera Off Built-in Flash Take photographs Rotate the mode dial to select a scene modeCreative Photography Scene Modes To take photographs in scene modes NClose Up Focus Point Framing Pictures in the Monitor Live View Press the a buttonPress the a button to frame pictures in the monitor Choose an autofocus mode Check the view in the monitor For the face in the double yellow border while Choose the focus pointFocus Autofocus, the camera sets focus and exposure Press the a button to exit live view mode Exit live view modeManual focus Focus using the lens focusing ring Take the picture Using Autofocus in Live View Face-Priority AFShooting Information Display View additional pictures Basic PlaybackPress the K button Photograph will be displayed in the monitor Delete the photograph Deleting Unwanted PhotographsDisplay the photograph Press the O button. a confirmation dialog will be displayed End recording Recording and Viewing Movies Live ViewStart recording 0Icon Recording Movies Viewing Movies Description ISO Sensitivity Two-Button Reset Release ModeUsing the Built-in Flash Focus Autofocus mode Description FocusAutofocus AF-Assist Illuminator Getting Good Results with AutofocusExample Subject is half in h the shade Lens hood Choose single- or dynamic-area AF Points for Custom Setting a1 AF-area mode pgFocus Point Selection Set the focus selector lock to J Focus Lock Lock focusRecompose the photograph and shoot Continuous Mode pg Use the AE-L/AF-Lbutton to lock focus in continuous mode Using Manual Focus with AF Lenses Selector and the lens focus-mode switch to MSwitch to M Manual Focus Electronic Rangefinder Focal Plane Position Image Quality and Size Image Quality and Size Large file sizeFile Names Quality Image QualityOption Jpeg image Image Size Image size Size pixels CL mode shooting speed pg Release ModeMode Description Memory Buffer Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot Continuous ModeSelect !or 9mode Buffer Size Select $mode Self-Timer Mode $Mount the camera on a tripod Cover the Viewfinder Start the timer Bulb Delayed remote Using an Optional Remote Control #Before Using the Remote Control Select or #mode Cover the viewfinder Take the photograph Using the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in Flash i, k, n, and oModesUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Flash Mode Rear-Curtain Sync Slow is displayed after main M button is released Lowering the Built-in Flash ISO Sensitivity HI 0.3-HI Two-Button Reset Camera settings listed below can be restored to defaultDefault Settings Page 110 100109 113 Shutter Speed and Aperture Lens Aperture Rings Small aperture f/36 Mode P Programmed Auto Flexible Program Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto Choose a shutter speed Mode a Aperture-Priority Auto Choose an apertureDepth of Field Mode M Manual Choose aperture and shutter speed Custom Setting b1 set to 1/3 step Optimal exposure Electronic Analog Exposure Display Long Time-Exposures M Mode Only Pressed a second time Take your finger off the shutter-release button Open the shutterClose the shutter Shooting ends automatically after thirty minutes To choose a metering method, press ExposureMetering Method Description Lock exposure Select center-weighted or spot meteringAutoexposure Lock P, S, and a Modes Only Recompose the photograph Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture Mode Setting Exposure Compensation Flash Compensation Optional Flash Units Exposure and Flash Bracketing Choose the number of shotsSelect an exposure increment Exposure increment+1 EV Exposure Bracketing Exposure and Flash BracketingResuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing White Balance IFluorescent Select a white balance option Fine-Tuning White BalanceWhite Balance Menu Fine tune white balance WB Button Press JMired Choosing a Color Temperature Color TemperatureChoose Color Temperature White Balance Menu Copy from existing Photograph Preset Manual100 White balance is copied from photo on memory card pg Select direct measurement mode Measuring a Value for Preset White BalanceSet white balance to LPreset manual Light a reference object Check the results Select preset d-0Measure white balance 102 Preset d-0 103104 Copy d-0 to the selected preset Copying White Balance from d-0 to Presets d-1-d-4Select LPreset manual Select a destination Highlight a source image Copying White Balance from a Photograph d-1-d-4 OnlyChoose Select image Copy white balance To set white balance to a preset value Selecting a White Balance PresetSelect a preset Select Set Edit the comment Entering a CommentSelect Edit comment 107 108 Using Picture ControlsPicture Controls Nikon Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture Controls Select Set Picture Control Selecting Nikon Picture ControlsChoosing a Picture Control Select a Picture Control 110 Adjust settingsModifying Existing Picture Controls Modifications to Original Picture Controls Picture Control Settings 111 Filter Effects Monochrome Only Previous Settings112 Toning Monochrome Only Select Save/edit Creating Custom Picture ControlsSelect Manage Picture Control Edit the selected Picture Control Name the Picture Control 114Custom Picture Controls Select Load/save Sharing Custom Picture ControlsCopying Custom Picture Controls to the Camera Select Copy to camera Choose a destination Saving Custom Picture Controls to the Memory CardSelect Copy to card 116 Managing Custom Picture Controls Renaming Custom Picture ControlsDeleting Custom Picture Controls from the Camera 118 Deleting Custom Picture Controls from the Memory CardSelect Delete from card Highlight Delete from card and press Select Active D-Lighting Active D-LightingSelect matrix metering Choose an option ADL Bracketing 120Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting For more information Multiple Exposure Creating a Multiple Exposure 122 Set gainSelect Done Highlight one of the following options and press J Other Settings Interrupting Multiple Exposures123 GP-1 GPS Unit 124GPS Data Always be recorded Setup Menu Options125 Coordinated Universal Time UTC 126 127 Rotate Tall Full-Frame Playback128 Image Review 129 Photo InformationFile Information Protect status 139 File name RGB Histogram 130 Highlights Shooting Data Page 1131 Shooting Data Page 2 Shooting Data132 GPS Data 133 Overview Data 134162 Thumbnail Playback 135 Calendar Playback 136 137 Use Description Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom 138 Press the L button Protecting Photographs from DeletionSelect an image 139 140 Deleting Individual PhotographsPress the O button Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list Choosing Background Music PictmotionChoosing Pictures Transitions 142 Return to shooting modeViewing the Pictmotion Show Pause show see below Start slide show Slide Shows143 Choose how long each picture will be displayed 144 145 147149 Turn the camera off Viewing Photographs on TVStandard Definition Devices Connect the supplied audio video cable as shown 147 High-Definition DevicesConnect the Hdmi cable as shown Hdmi pg Supported Operating Systems Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Supplied Software Connect the USB cable Connecting the CameraTurn the computer on Turn the camera on Transfer photographs Printing Photographs 150Printing Via Direct USB Connection Turn the camera off Connect the USB cable Connecting the PrinterPrinting Pictures One at a Time Turn the camera on 152 Adjust printing optionsDisplay printing options Press J to display PictBridge printing options Display the PictBridge menu Printing Multiple PicturesStart printing 153 Select pictures or choose a date 154 Menu 155To previous menu Selecting Photographs for Printing Creating Index Prints Select Index print156 Select pictures Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetChoose Select/set Select imprint options 158 Print Set Dpof 159 DThe Playback Menu Managing Images Selecting Multiple PicturesThumbnail Selection Highlight a date Date SelectionPress J to complete the operation Select the highlighted date Hide Image DeletePlayback Folder 162 Rotate Tall Display ModeImage Review Pictmotion Slide Show Print Set Dpof164 CThe Shooting Menu Shooting Options Active D-Lighting ISO Sensitivity SettingsISO Sensitivity Auto Control P, S, and a Modes Only 166 167 Color SpaceLong Exp. NR Long Exposure Noise Reduction XAdobe RGB Option Description High High ISO NR168 Low 169 Active FolderNaming and Renaming Folders Folder names can be up to five characters long. To Quality Movie settingMultiple Exposure Sound ACustom Settings Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom Settings are used to customize camera171 Restore defaults for the current Custom Settings pg Reset Custom SettingsFollowing Custom Settings are available Exit without changing Custom Settings A1 AF-area Mode 173 A3 Built-in AF-assist Illuminator See page 54 for more information on focus settingsA2 Center Focus Point 174 A4 AF Point Illumination A5 Focus Point Wrap-Around175 A6 AE-L/AF-L for MB-D80 A7 Live View Autofocus176 B2 Easy Exposure Compensation Metering/ExposureB1 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl 177 B3 Center-Weighted Area B4 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure178 C3 Self-Timer Timers/AE LockC2 Auto Meter-off Delay C1 Shutter-Release Button AE-L C5 Remote on Duration C4 Monitor off DelayShooting/Display D1 Beep D4 Viewfinder Warning Display D3 ISO Display and AdjustmentD2 Viewfinder Grid Display 181 D7 File Number Sequence D6 CL Mode Shooting SpeedD5 Screen Tips 182 D9 LCD Illumination D10 Exposure Delay ModeD8 Shooting Info Display D11 Flash Warning D12 MB-D80 Battery Type 184 E2 Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash Bracketing/FlashE1 Flash Shutter Speed 185 Flash Control Mode 186 187 ManualRepeating Flash Output 188 Commander ModeAdjust settings for the built-in flash Mode Select the channel Press J Compose the shot Adjust settings for group aAdjust settings for group B Set the remote flash units to the selected channel Raise the built-in flash Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot190 White Balance Bracketing E3 Modeling FlashE4 Auto Bracketing Set Select white balance bracketing Select a white balance increment 192 ADL Bracketing Canceling BracketingEnable bracketing Select ADL bracketing 194 E5 Auto FP E6 Bracketing Order195 Controls F1 DSwitchF2 OK Button Shooting Mode 196 F3 Assign FUNC. Button 197 Lock flash level FV LockAssign FV lock to the Fn button 198 Release FV lock Using FV Lock with the Built-in FlashUsing FV Lock with Optional Flash Units 199 200 Again to cancel FV lockF4 Assign AE-L/AF-L Button Option Description AE/AF lock F6 No Memory Card? F5 Customize Command DialsF7 Reverse Indicators 201 LCD Brightness BThe Setup Menu Camera SetupFormat Memory Card 202 Video Mode Clean Image SensorLock Mirror up for Cleaning 203 204 World TimeLanguage Daylight 205 Image CommentAuto Image Rotation Automatically during image review pg Image Dust off Ref Photo Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinderDImage Sensor Cleaning Choose a start option Acquire dust off reference data 207Image Dust Off Reference Data Firmware Version Battery InfoEye-Fi Upload 208 NThe Retouch Menu Creating Retouched Copies 209 Creating Retouched Copies Creating Retouched Copies in Full-Frame Playback Display retouch options Creating Retouched Copies from the Retouch MenuSelect an item in the retouch menu 211 Red-Eye Correction Cancel zoomLighting 212 Trim Image Quality and Size Trim213 Possible sizes Monochrome 214 Filter Effects 215Intensify reds Red intensifier , greens Green intensifier Select Choose size Color BalanceSmall Picture 216 Choose the desired size 217Viewing Small Pictures Display NEF RAW images Image OverlaySelect Image overlay Highlight a photograph Preview the overlay Select the second photographHighlight the Preview column Save the overlay Select NEF RAW processing Adjust NEF RAW processing settingsNEF RAW Processing Select a photograph Copy the photograph Quick RetouchStraighten 221 Distortion Control Fisheye222 Select Side-by-side comparison Side-by-Side ComparisonMaking a Side-by-Side Comparison Compare the copy with the original Choose Tab Choosing a Custom Menu MRecent Settings/OMy MenuMRecent Settings Viewing Recent Settings Select Choose tab OMy Menu Creating a Custom Menu Adding Options to My MenuDeleting Options from My Menu Select Rank items Reordering Options in My MenuDelete the selected items Position the item 227 Calculating Picture Angle Compatible Lenses228 Lens f-number Compatible CPU Lenses1 229AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter Non-CPU Lenses1 230Compatible Non-CPU Lenses AF-Assist Illumination 231Red-Eye Reduction AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G ED AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4D 232 Lens Zoom position Min. range Optional Flash Units Speedlights Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS233 CLS-Compatible Flash Units Principal features of these flash units are listed belowUse Only Nikon Flash Accessories 234 235 Zoom Other Flash Units 236 24-34 mm 23717-105 mm 400 Flash Contacts Accessory ShoeAS-15 Accessory Shoe Adapter 238 Other Accessories 239 240 241 Connect to accessory terminal to record latitude, longitudeRemote Controls Altitude, and UTC time with pictures pg Approved Memory Cards 242SanDisk Storage CleaningCaring for the Camera 243 Select Clean now Clean NowDisplay the Clean image sensor menu Low-Pass Filter Select an option Clean at Startup/ShutdownSelect Clean at startup/shutdown 245 Manual Cleaning Use a Reliable Power Source 247Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Lens contacts Keep the lens contacts clean248 249 Meter-off delay or c4 Monitor off delay TroubleshootingProblem Solution Display Image quality set to NEF RAW Shooting All Modes251 Illuminator Shooting P, S, A, M Adjust Set Picture Control settingsShooting i, j, k, l, m, n, and o modes 252 Select All for Playback folder. Note that Current is Playback253 Select On for Rotate tall Miscellaneous 254Date of recording is not Set camera clock Correct Error Messages Indicator255 Format the card 256Formatted Images 257 258 Available Settings and DefaultsAppendix Appendix covers the following topics 259 Option Default 260 261 E3 Modeling flash Off E4 Auto bracketing setE5 Auto FP Off E6 Bracketing order Custom Setting d6 CL mode shooting speed pg Memory Card Capacity262 Exposure Program 263 Bracketing Increment Bracketing Progress Indicator and Number of FramesBracketing Programs 264 Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Mode Shutter speedFlash Control 265 266 Mode 200 400Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Range Specifications Nikon D90 Digital Camera267 268 269 270 271 272 273 Supported Standards 274 Battery Life 275Six AA batteries MB-D80 Approximately 1900 shots Index 276 277 Image comment Image Dust Off ref photo, 206 Image file 278 OK button shooting mode, 196 Optional flashPage 6MB03011-01