Autofocus Mode, Release Mode, ISO Sensitivity, Exposure

Choose an image size (pg. 63).

❚❚Autofocus Mode

X(QUAL) button Sub-command	Control panel
dial

Choose an autofocus mode (pg. 54).

Bbutton

Main command	Control panel
dial

❚❚Release Mode

Choose a release mode (pg. 64).

Ibutton

Main command	Control panel
dial

❚❚ISO Sensitivity

Set ISO sensitivity (pg. 74).

❚❚Exposure

WISO button Main command	Control panel
dial

Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (exposure mode P; pg. 80).

Mode P	Main command	Control panel
	dial

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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 Connections 145 More on Playback 127Menu Guide 159 165 C2 Auto Meter-off Delay 179164 166 202 Xii209 227 Technical NotesXiii 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 Camera Menus Overview Getting to Know the CameraFirst Steps Servicing the Camera and Accessories Use Only Nikon Brand 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 Display ViewfinderControl Panel and Viewfinder Operations are performed for about 10 seconds Shooting Information DisplaySee Also Bracketing indicator Shooting modeFlash control mode for Long exposure noise reduction 167 Image Quality and Size Command DialsSet 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 Incompatible Batteries Battery and ChargerEN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap Attach a LensAttach 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 Framing pictures in the viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder FocusEyepiece 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 Auto Meter Off Check the number of exposures remainingCamera 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 Press the a button Framing Pictures in the Monitor Live ViewPress 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 Face-Priority AF Using Autofocus in Live ViewShooting 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 Focus Autofocus mode DescriptionAutofocus 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 Lock focus Focus LockRecompose 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 Large file size Image Quality and 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 i, k, n, and oModes Using the Built-in FlashUsing 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 Camera settings listed below can be restored to default Two-Button ResetDefault 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 Choose an aperture Mode a Aperture-Priority AutoDepth 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 Choose the number of shots Exposure and Flash BracketingSelect an exposure increment Exposure increment+1 EV Exposure and Flash Bracketing Exposure BracketingResuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing White Balance IFluorescent Select a white balance option Fine-Tuning White BalanceWhite Balance Menu Fine tune white balance Press J WB ButtonMired Color Temperature Choosing a 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 102 103 Preset d-0104 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 114 Name the Picture ControlCustom 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 Renaming Custom Picture Controls Managing 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 Interrupting Multiple Exposures Other Settings123 124 GP-1 GPS UnitGPS 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 Shooting Data Page 1 Highlights131 Shooting Data Shooting Data Page 2132 GPS Data 133 134 Overview Data162 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 144 147 145149 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 150 Printing PhotographsPrinting 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 Select Index print Creating Index Prints156 Select pictures Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetChoose Select/set Select imprint options 158 Print Set Dpof 159 Selecting Multiple Pictures DThe Playback Menu Managing ImagesThumbnail 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 Print Set Dpof Slide Show164 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 Custom Settings are used to customize camera ACustom Settings Fine-Tuning Camera Settings171 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 A5 Focus Point Wrap-Around A4 AF Point Illumination175 A7 Live View Autofocus A6 AE-L/AF-L for MB-D80176 B2 Easy Exposure Compensation Metering/ExposureB1 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl 177 B4 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure B3 Center-Weighted Area178 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 Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot Raise the built-in flash190 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 E6 Bracketing Order E5 Auto FP195 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 207 Acquire dust off reference dataImage 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 214 215 Filter EffectsIntensify reds Red intensifier , greens Green intensifier Select Choose size Color BalanceSmall Picture 216 217 Choose the desired sizeViewing 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 Fisheye Distortion Control222 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 Adding Options to My Menu OMy Menu Creating a Custom 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 229 Compatible CPU Lenses1AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter 230 Non-CPU Lenses1Compatible 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 Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS Optional Flash Units Speedlights233 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 242 Approved Memory CardsSanDisk 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 247 Use a Reliable Power SourceForeign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Lens contacts Keep the lens contacts clean Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions248 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 254 MiscellaneousDate of recording is not Set camera clock Correct Indicator Error Messages255 Format the card 256Formatted Images 257 258 Available Settings and DefaultsAppendix Appendix covers the following topics 259 Option Default 260 E3 Modeling flash Off E4 Auto bracketing set 261E5 Auto FP Off E6 Bracketing order Memory Card Capacity Custom Setting d6 CL mode shooting speed pg262 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 Nikon D90 Digital Camera Specifications267 268 269 270 271 272 273 Supported Standards 274 275 Battery LifeSix 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