Digital Camera
Where to Find It
Package Contents
Trademark Information
Symbols and Conventions
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Question Key phrase
How do I set the clock for daylight saving time?
How do I reset file numbering to 1?
Photo info, highlights
How do I set the clock? World time
Can I take photos at a reduced size for e-mail?
Is there an easy way to take snapshots? Auto mode
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Table of Contents
Focus Point Selection
Fine-Tuning White Balance Choosing a Color Temperature
More on Photography All Modes
A, and M Modes
Menu Guide 159
More on Playback 127
Connections 145
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C2 Auto Meter-off Delay 179
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Technical Notes
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For Your Safety
CD-ROMs
AObserve proper precautions when handling batteries
AObserve proper precautions when handling the quick charger
AUse appropriate cables
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Reproduced
Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries
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Comply with copyright notices
Before Taking Important Pictures
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices
First Steps
Overview Getting to Know the Camera
Camera Menus
Overview
Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories
Servicing the Camera and Accessories
Camera Body
Getting to Know the Camera
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DC-IN connector for optional EH-5a or
USB connector
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Live view button
Memory card access lamp Information display/quick settings
Qual image quality/size button
AE-L/AF-L button
Auto Modes
Mode Dial
Select these modes for full control over camera settings
A, and M Modes
Large-Capacity Memory Cards
Control Panel
LCD Illuminator
Control Panel and Viewfinder
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Display
See Also
Shooting Information Display
Operations are performed for about 10 seconds
Long exposure noise reduction
Shooting mode
Flash control mode for
Bracketing indicator
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Set image quality pg
Command Dials
Image Quality and Size
Exposure
Autofocus Mode
Release Mode
ISO Sensitivity
Set exposure compensation
Choose a shutter speed exposure mode S or M pp
Choose an aperture exposure mode a or M pp
Choose a metering method pg
White Balance
Flash Settings
Attach the strap as shown below
Attaching the AN-DC1 Camera Strap
BM-10 Monitor Cover
DK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup
Following menus are available
Camera Menus
Select a menu
Using Camera Menus
Display the menus
Highlight the icon for the current menu
Highlight an option
Position the cursor in the selected menu
Highlight a menu item
Display options
Help
Plug the charger
Charge the Battery
Insert the battery
First Steps
Open the battery-chamber cover
Insert the Battery
Removing the Battery
Remove the battery when charging is complete
EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries
Battery and Charger
Incompatible Batteries
Attach the lens
Attach a Lens
Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap
Vibration Reduction
Detaching the Lens
Vibration Reduction VR
CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings
Turn daylight saving time on or off
Basic Setup
Select a language
Choose a time zone
Choose a date format
Exit to shooting mode
Setup Menu
Clock Battery
Slide the card slot cover out q and open the card slot w
Inserting Memory Cards
Open the card slot cover
Insert the memory card
Formatting Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards
Press the Qbuttons
Press the Qbuttons again
No Memory Card
Write Protect Switch
Removing Memory Cards
Memory Cards
Eyepiece Correction Lenses
Adjust Viewfinder Focus
Framing pictures in the viewfinder
Framing Pictures in the Monitor Live View Basic Playback
Default settings, see
Point-and-Shoot Photography i and j Modes
Creative Photography Scene Modes
Description
Check the battery level
Check the battery level in the viewfinder or control panel
Turn the Camera On
Camera Off Display
Check the number of exposures remaining
Auto Meter Off
Select autofocus
Check Camera Settings
Select i or j mode
Choose Shooting and Focus Modes
Frame the photograph
Using a Zoom Lens
Frame the Photograph
Ready the camera
Flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light
Check the indicators in the viewfinder
Focus
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Turning the Camera Off
Turn the camera off when shooting is complete
Auto Flash off Mode
Shoot
Built-in Flash
To take photographs in scene modes
Rotate the mode dial to select a scene mode
Creative Photography Scene Modes
Take photographs
Focus Point
NClose Up
Press the a button to frame pictures in the monitor
Framing Pictures in the Monitor Live View
Press the a button
Check the view in the monitor
Choose an autofocus mode
Autofocus, the camera sets focus and exposure
Choose the focus point
Focus
For the face in the double yellow border while
Take the picture
Exit live view mode
Manual focus Focus using the lens focusing ring
Press the a button to exit live view mode
Shooting Information Display
Using Autofocus in Live View
Face-Priority AF
Photograph will be displayed in the monitor
Basic Playback
Press the K button
View additional pictures
Press the O button. a confirmation dialog will be displayed
Deleting Unwanted Photographs
Display the photograph
Delete the photograph
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Recording and Viewing Movies Live View
Start recording
End recording
Recording Movies
Description
Viewing Movies
Focus
Release Mode
Using the Built-in Flash
ISO Sensitivity Two-Button Reset
Autofocus
Autofocus mode Description
Focus
Lens hood
Getting Good Results with Autofocus
Example Subject is half in h the shade
AF-Assist Illuminator
Set the focus selector lock to J
Points for Custom Setting a1 AF-area mode pg
Focus Point Selection
Choose single- or dynamic-area AF
Recompose the photograph and shoot
Focus Lock
Lock focus
Use the AE-L/AF-Lbutton to lock focus in continuous mode
Continuous Mode pg
Manual Focus
Selector and the lens focus-mode switch to M
Switch to M
Using Manual Focus with AF Lenses
Focal Plane Position
Electronic Rangefinder
File Names
Image Quality and Size
Image Quality and Size Large file size
Jpeg image
Image Quality
Option
Quality
Image size Size pixels
Image Size
Memory Buffer
Release Mode
Mode Description
CL mode shooting speed pg
Buffer Size
Continuous Mode
Select !or 9mode
Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot
Cover the Viewfinder
Self-Timer Mode $
Mount the camera on a tripod
Select $mode
Bulb
Start the timer
Select or #mode
Using an Optional Remote Control #
Before Using the Remote Control
Delayed remote
Take the photograph
Cover the viewfinder
Using the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes
Using the Built-in Flash
Using the Built-in Flash i, k, n, and oModes
Rear-Curtain Sync
Flash Mode
Slow is displayed after main M button is released
Lowering the Built-in Flash
HI 0.3-HI
ISO Sensitivity
Default Settings
Two-Button Reset
Camera settings listed below can be restored to default
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Lens Aperture Rings
Shutter Speed and Aperture
Small aperture f/36
Flexible Program
Mode P Programmed Auto
Choose a shutter speed
Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto
Depth of Field
Mode a Aperture-Priority Auto
Choose an aperture
Choose aperture and shutter speed
Mode M Manual
Electronic Analog Exposure Display
Custom Setting b1 set to 1/3 step Optimal exposure
Pressed a second time
Long Time-Exposures M Mode Only
Shooting ends automatically after thirty minutes
Open the shutter
Close the shutter
Take your finger off the shutter-release button
Method Description
Exposure
Metering
To choose a metering method, press
Recompose the photograph
Select center-weighted or spot metering
Autoexposure Lock P, S, and a Modes Only
Lock exposure
Mode Setting
Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture
Exposure Compensation
Optional Flash Units
Flash Compensation
Select an exposure increment
Exposure and Flash Bracketing
Choose the number of shots
Exposure increment+1 EV
Resuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing
Exposure Bracketing
Exposure and Flash Bracketing
White Balance
IFluorescent
Fine tune white balance
Fine-Tuning White Balance
White Balance Menu
Select a white balance option
Mired
WB Button
Press J
Choose Color Temperature White Balance Menu
Choosing a Color Temperature
Color Temperature
White balance is copied from photo on memory card pg
Preset Manual
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Copy from existing Photograph
Light a reference object
Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance
Set white balance to LPreset manual
Select direct measurement mode
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Select preset d-0
Measure white balance
Check the results
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Preset d-0
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Select a destination
Copying White Balance from d-0 to Presets d-1-d-4
Select LPreset manual
Copy d-0 to the selected preset
Copy white balance
Copying White Balance from a Photograph d-1-d-4 Only
Choose Select image
Highlight a source image
Select Set
Selecting a White Balance Preset
Select a preset
To set white balance to a preset value
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Entering a Comment
Select Edit comment
Edit the comment
Nikon Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture Controls
Using Picture Controls
Picture Controls
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Select a Picture Control
Selecting Nikon Picture Controls
Choosing a Picture Control
Select Set Picture Control
Modifications to Original Picture Controls
Adjust settings
Modifying Existing Picture Controls
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Picture Control Settings
Toning Monochrome Only
Previous Settings
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Filter Effects Monochrome Only
Edit the selected Picture Control
Creating Custom Picture Controls
Select Manage Picture Control
Select Save/edit
Custom Picture Controls
Name the Picture Control
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Select Copy to camera
Sharing Custom Picture Controls
Copying Custom Picture Controls to the Camera
Select Load/save
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Saving Custom Picture Controls to the Memory Card
Select Copy to card
Choose a destination
Deleting Custom Picture Controls from the Camera
Managing Custom Picture Controls
Renaming Custom Picture Controls
Highlight Delete from card and press
Deleting Custom Picture Controls from the Memory Card
Select Delete from card
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Choose an option
Active D-Lighting
Select matrix metering
Select Active D-Lighting
For more information
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Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting
ADL Bracketing
Creating a Multiple Exposure
Multiple Exposure
Highlight one of the following options and press J
Set gain
Select Done
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Other Settings
Interrupting Multiple Exposures
GPS Data
GP-1 GPS Unit
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Coordinated Universal Time UTC
Setup Menu Options
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Always be recorded
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Image Review
Full-Frame Playback
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Rotate Tall
Protect status 139 File name
Photo Information
File Information
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RGB Histogram
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Highlights
Shooting Data Page 1
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Shooting Data Page 2
Shooting Data
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GPS Data
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Overview Data
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Thumbnail Playback
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Calendar Playback
Use Description
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Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
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Protecting Photographs from Deletion
Select an image
Press the L button
Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list
Deleting Individual Photographs
Press the O button
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Transitions
Pictmotion
Choosing Pictures
Choosing Background Music
Pause show see below
Return to shooting mode
Viewing the Pictmotion Show
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Choose how long each picture will be displayed
Slide Shows
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Start slide show
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Connect the supplied audio video cable as shown
Viewing Photographs on TV
Standard Definition Devices
Turn the camera off
Hdmi pg
High-Definition Devices
Connect the Hdmi cable as shown
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Supplied Software
Connecting to a Computer
Before Connecting the Camera
Supported Operating Systems
Turn the camera on Transfer photographs
Connecting the Camera
Turn the computer on
Connect the USB cable
Printing Via Direct USB Connection
Printing Photographs
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Turn the camera on
Connecting the Printer
Printing Pictures One at a Time
Turn the camera off Connect the USB cable
Press J to display PictBridge printing options
Adjust printing options
Display printing options
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Printing Multiple Pictures
Start printing
Display the PictBridge menu
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Select pictures or choose a date
Selecting Photographs for Printing
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To previous menu
Menu
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Creating Index Prints
Select Index print
Select imprint options
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Choose Select/set
Select pictures
Print Set Dpof
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Thumbnail Selection
DThe Playback Menu Managing Images
Selecting Multiple Pictures
Select the highlighted date
Date Selection
Press J to complete the operation
Highlight a date
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Delete
Playback Folder
Hide Image
Pictmotion
Display Mode
Image Review
Rotate Tall
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Slide Show
Print Set Dpof
CThe Shooting Menu Shooting Options
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ISO Sensitivity Settings
ISO Sensitivity Auto Control P, S, and a Modes Only
Active D-Lighting
XAdobe RGB
Color Space
Long Exp. NR Long Exposure Noise Reduction
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Low
High ISO NR
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Option Description High
Folder names can be up to five characters long. To
Active Folder
Naming and Renaming Folders
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Sound
Movie setting
Multiple Exposure
Quality
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ACustom Settings Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
Custom Settings are used to customize camera
Exit without changing Custom Settings
Reset Custom Settings
Following Custom Settings are available
Restore defaults for the current Custom Settings pg
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A1 AF-area Mode
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See page 54 for more information on focus settings
A2 Center Focus Point
A3 Built-in AF-assist Illuminator
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A4 AF Point Illumination
A5 Focus Point Wrap-Around
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A6 AE-L/AF-L for MB-D80
A7 Live View Autofocus
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Metering/Exposure
B1 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl
B2 Easy Exposure Compensation
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B3 Center-Weighted Area
B4 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure
C1 Shutter-Release Button AE-L
Timers/AE Lock
C2 Auto Meter-off Delay
C3 Self-Timer
D1 Beep
C4 Monitor off Delay
Shooting/Display
C5 Remote on Duration
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D3 ISO Display and Adjustment
D2 Viewfinder Grid Display
D4 Viewfinder Warning Display
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D6 CL Mode Shooting Speed
D5 Screen Tips
D7 File Number Sequence
D11 Flash Warning
D10 Exposure Delay Mode
D8 Shooting Info Display
D9 LCD Illumination
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D12 MB-D80 Battery Type
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Bracketing/Flash
E1 Flash Shutter Speed
E2 Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash
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Flash Control Mode
Output
Manual
Repeating Flash
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Mode
Commander Mode
Adjust settings for the built-in flash
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Set the remote flash units to the selected channel
Adjust settings for group a
Adjust settings for group B
Select the channel Press J Compose the shot
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Raise the built-in flash
Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot
Select white balance bracketing
E3 Modeling Flash
E4 Auto Bracketing Set
White Balance Bracketing
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Select a white balance increment
Select ADL bracketing
Canceling Bracketing
Enable bracketing
ADL Bracketing
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E5 Auto FP
E6 Bracketing Order
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F1 DSwitch
F2 OK Button Shooting Mode
Controls
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F3 Assign FUNC. Button
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FV Lock
Assign FV lock to the Fn button
Lock flash level
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Using FV Lock with the Built-in Flash
Using FV Lock with Optional Flash Units
Release FV lock
Option Description AE/AF lock
Again to cancel FV lock
F4 Assign AE-L/AF-L Button
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F5 Customize Command Dials
F7 Reverse Indicators
F6 No Memory Card?
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BThe Setup Menu Camera Setup
Format Memory Card
LCD Brightness
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Clean Image Sensor
Lock Mirror up for Cleaning
Video Mode
Daylight
World Time
Language
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Automatically during image review pg
Image Comment
Auto Image Rotation
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Choose a start option
Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder
DImage Sensor Cleaning
Image Dust off Ref Photo
Image Dust Off Reference Data
Acquire dust off reference data
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Battery Info
Eye-Fi Upload
Firmware Version
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NThe Retouch Menu Creating Retouched Copies
Creating Retouched Copies in Full-Frame Playback
Creating Retouched Copies
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Creating Retouched Copies from the Retouch Menu
Select an item in the retouch menu
Display retouch options
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Cancel zoom
Lighting
Red-Eye Correction
Possible sizes
Trim
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Trim Image Quality and Size
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Monochrome
Intensify reds Red intensifier , greens Green intensifier
Filter Effects
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Color Balance
Small Picture
Select Choose size
Viewing Small Pictures
Choose the desired size
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Highlight a photograph
Image Overlay
Select Image overlay
Display NEF RAW images
Save the overlay
Select the second photograph
Highlight the Preview column
Preview the overlay
Select a photograph
Adjust NEF RAW processing settings
NEF RAW Processing
Select NEF RAW processing
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Quick Retouch
Straighten
Copy the photograph
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Distortion Control
Fisheye
Compare the copy with the original
Side-by-Side Comparison
Making a Side-by-Side Comparison
Select Side-by-side comparison
Select Choose tab
MRecent Settings/OMy Menu
MRecent Settings Viewing Recent Settings
Choose Tab Choosing a Custom Menu
Deleting Options from My Menu
OMy Menu Creating a Custom Menu
Adding Options to My Menu
Position the item
Reordering Options in My Menu
Delete the selected items
Select Rank items
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Lens f-number
Compatible Lenses
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Calculating Picture Angle
AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter
Compatible CPU Lenses1
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Compatible Non-CPU Lenses
Non-CPU Lenses1
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AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G ED AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4D
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Red-Eye Reduction
AF-Assist Illumination
Lens Zoom position Min. range
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Optional Flash Units Speedlights
Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS
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Principal features of these flash units are listed below
Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories
CLS-Compatible Flash Units
Zoom
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Other Flash Units
400
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17-105 mm
24-34 mm
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Accessory Shoe
AS-15 Accessory Shoe Adapter
Flash Contacts
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Other Accessories
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Altitude, and UTC time with pictures pg
Connect to accessory terminal to record latitude, longitude
Remote Controls
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SanDisk
Approved Memory Cards
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Cleaning
Caring for the Camera
Storage
Low-Pass Filter
Clean Now
Display the Clean image sensor menu
Select Clean now
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Clean at Startup/Shutdown
Select Clean at startup/shutdown
Select an option
Manual Cleaning
Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter
Use a Reliable Power Source
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Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions
Lens contacts Keep the lens contacts clean
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Display
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Meter-off delay or c4 Monitor off delay
Illuminator
Shooting All Modes
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Image quality set to NEF RAW
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Adjust Set Picture Control settings
Shooting i, j, k, l, m, n, and o modes
Shooting P, S, A, M
Select On for Rotate tall
Playback
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Select All for Playback folder. Note that Current is
Date of recording is not Set camera clock Correct
Miscellaneous
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Error Messages
Indicator
Images
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Formatted
Format the card
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Appendix covers the following topics
Available Settings and Defaults
Appendix
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Option Default
E5 Auto FP Off E6 Bracketing order
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E3 Modeling flash Off E4 Auto bracketing set
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Custom Setting d6 CL mode shooting speed pg
Memory Card Capacity
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Exposure Program
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Bracketing Progress Indicator and Number of Frames
Bracketing Programs
Bracketing Increment
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Mode Shutter speed
Flash Control
Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash
Range
Mode 200 400
Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range
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Specifications
Nikon D90 Digital Camera
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Supported Standards
Six AA batteries MB-D80 Approximately 1900 shots
Battery Life
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Index
Image comment Image Dust Off ref photo, 206 Image file
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OK button shooting mode, 196 Optional flash
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