Creating Retouched Copies | Nikon D90 manual

Creating Retouched Copies

Except in the case of Image overlay (pg. 218) and Side-by-side comparison

(pg. 223), the photographs to be retouched can be selected in full-frame playback as well as from the retouch menu.

❚❚Creating Retouched Copies in Full-Frame Playback

1 Choose a picture.

Display the desired picture in full-frame playback (pg. 128).

2Display the retouch menu.

Press J to display the retouch menu.

3Select retouch options.

Highlight the desired item in the retouch menu and press 2 to display retouch options (for

more information, see the section for the selected item on the following pages). To return

to full-frame playback without creating a retouched copy, press K.

4 Create a retouched copy.

Press J to create a retouched copy. Retouched copies are indicated by a Nicon.

uA Retouch

The D90 may not be able to display or create retouched copies of images created with other devices.

The monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected for Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay) > Menus. The default is 20 s.

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Nikon D90 user manual Creating Retouched Copies in Full-Frame Playback

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 Menu Guide 159 More on Playback 127Connections 145 165 C2 Auto Meter-off Delay 179164 166 209 Xii202 Xiii Technical Notes227 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 First Steps Overview Getting to Know the CameraCamera Menus Overview Use Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesServicing the Camera and Accessories 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 Control Panel and Viewfinder ViewfinderViewfinder Display See Also Shooting Information DisplayOperations are performed for about 10 seconds Bracketing indicator Shooting modeFlash control mode for Long exposure noise reduction 167 Set image quality pg Command DialsImage Quality and Size 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 EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries Battery and ChargerIncompatible Batteries Attach the lens Attach a LensRemove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap 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 Eyepiece Correction Lenses Adjust Viewfinder FocusFraming pictures in the viewfinder 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 Camera Off Display Check the number of exposures remainingAuto Meter Off 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 Press the a button to frame pictures in the monitor Framing Pictures in the Monitor Live ViewPress the a button 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 Shooting Information Display Using Autofocus in Live ViewFace-Priority AF 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 Autofocus mode DescriptionFocus 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 Recompose the photograph and shoot Focus LockLock focus 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 File Names Image Quality and SizeImage Quality and Size Large file size 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 P, S, A, and M Modes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash i, k, n, and oModes 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 Default Settings Two-Button ResetCamera settings listed below can be restored to default 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 Depth of Field Mode a Aperture-Priority AutoChoose an aperture 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 Select an exposure increment Exposure and Flash BracketingChoose the number of shots Exposure increment+1 EV Resuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing Exposure BracketingExposure and Flash Bracketing White Balance IFluorescent Select a white balance option Fine-Tuning White BalanceWhite Balance Menu Fine tune white balance Mired WB ButtonPress J Choose Color Temperature White Balance Menu Choosing a Color TemperatureColor Temperature 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 102 104 Preset d-0103 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 Custom Picture Controls Name the Picture Control114 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 Deleting Custom Picture Controls from the Camera Managing Custom Picture ControlsRenaming Custom Picture Controls 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 123 Other SettingsInterrupting Multiple Exposures GPS Data GP-1 GPS Unit124 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 130 131 HighlightsShooting Data Page 1 132 Shooting Data Page 2Shooting Data GPS Data 133 162 Overview Data134 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 144 149 145147 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 Via Direct USB Connection Printing Photographs150 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 156 Creating Index PrintsSelect Index print Select pictures Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetChoose Select/set Select imprint options 158 Print Set Dpof 159 Thumbnail Selection DThe Playback Menu Managing ImagesSelecting Multiple Pictures 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 164 Slide ShowPrint Set Dpof 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 171 ACustom Settings Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsCustom Settings are used to customize camera 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 174 175 A4 AF Point IlluminationA5 Focus Point Wrap-Around 176 A6 AE-L/AF-L for MB-D80A7 Live View Autofocus B2 Easy Exposure Compensation Metering/ExposureB1 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl 177 178 B3 Center-Weighted AreaB4 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure 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 190 Raise the built-in flashFrame the photograph, focus, and shoot 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 194 195 E5 Auto FPE6 Bracketing Order 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 Image Dust Off Reference Data Acquire dust off reference data207 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 Intensify reds Red intensifier , greens Green intensifier Filter Effects215 Select Choose size Color BalanceSmall Picture 216 Viewing Small Pictures Choose the desired size217 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 221 222 Distortion ControlFisheye 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 Deleting Options from My Menu OMy Menu Creating a Custom MenuAdding Options to 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 AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter Compatible CPU Lenses1229 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU Lenses1230 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 233 Optional Flash Units SpeedlightsNikon Creative Lighting System CLS 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 SanDisk Approved Memory Cards242 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 Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Use a Reliable Power Source247 248 Caring for the Camera and Battery CautionsLens contacts Keep the lens contacts clean 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 Date of recording is not Set camera clock Correct Miscellaneous254 255 Error MessagesIndicator Format the card 256Formatted Images 257 258 Available Settings and DefaultsAppendix Appendix covers the following topics 259 Option Default 260 E5 Auto FP Off E6 Bracketing order 261E3 Modeling flash Off E4 Auto bracketing set 262 Custom Setting d6 CL mode shooting speed pgMemory Card Capacity 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 267 SpecificationsNikon D90 Digital Camera 268 269 270 271 272 273 Supported Standards 274 Six AA batteries MB-D80 Approximately 1900 shots Battery Life275 Index 276 277 Image comment Image Dust Off ref photo, 206 Image file 278 OK button shooting mode, 196 Optional flashPage 6MB03011-01