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Nikon D90 user manual Default settings, see, Point-and-Shoot Photography i and j Modes

Models: D90

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sBasic Photography and Playback

This chapter outlines the basics of taking and viewing photographs in auto and scene s
modes. It assumes that default camera settings are used; for information on restoring
default settings, see page 258.
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes)	34
Step 1: Turn the Camera On	34
Step 2: Choose Shooting and Focus Modes	36
Step 3: Check Camera Settings	36
Step 4: Frame the Photograph	37
Step 5: Focus	38
Step 6: Shoot	39
Creative Photography (Scene Modes)	41
k Portrait	41
l Landscape	41
n Close Up	42
m Sports	42
o Night Portrait	42
Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View)	43
Basic Playback	48
Deleting Unwanted Photographs	49
Recording and Viewing Movies (Live View)	50

AUse a CPU Lens

Auto and scene modes are only available with CPU lenses. If these modes are selected when a non-CPU lens is attached, the shutter release will be disabled.

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Nikon D90 user manual Default settings, see, Point-and-Shoot Photography i and j Modes, Creative Photography Scene Modes

Contents

Digital Camera Where to Find It Package Contents Trademark Information Symbols and ConventionsIii Question Key phrase Photo info, highlights How do I reset file numbering to 1?How do I set the clock? World time How do I set the clock for daylight saving time?Can I take photos at a reduced size for e-mail? Is there an easy way to take snapshots? Auto modeVii Table of Contents More on Photography All Modes Fine-Tuning White Balance Choosing a Color TemperatureA, and M Modes Focus Point SelectionMenu Guide 159 More on Playback 127Connections 145 164 C2 Auto Meter-off Delay 179165 166209 Xii202 Xiii Technical Notes227 Xiv For Your SafetyAObserve proper precautions when handling the quick charger AObserve proper precautions when handling batteriesAUse appropriate cables CD-ROMsXvi Xvii Symbol for Separate Collection in European CountriesComply with copyright notices ReproducedXviii Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesDisposing of Data Storage Devices Before Taking Important PicturesFirst Steps Overview Getting to Know the CameraCamera Menus Overview Use Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesServicing the Camera and Accessories Camera Body Getting to Know the CameraUSB connector DC-IN connector for optional EH-5a or239 151Qual image quality/size button Memory card access lamp Information display/quick settingsAE-L/AF-L button Live view buttonSelect these modes for full control over camera settings Mode DialA, and M Modes Auto ModesLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Control PanelLCD Illuminator Control Panel and Viewfinder ViewfinderViewfinder Display See Also Shooting Information DisplayOperations are performed for about 10 seconds Flash control mode for Shooting modeBracketing indicator Long exposure noise reduction167 Set image quality pg Command DialsImage Quality and Size Release Mode Autofocus ModeISO Sensitivity ExposureChoose an aperture exposure mode a or M pp Choose a shutter speed exposure mode S or M ppChoose a metering method pg Set exposure compensationWhite Balance Flash SettingsBM-10 Monitor Cover Attaching the AN-DC1 Camera StrapDK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup Attach the strap as shown belowFollowing menus are available Camera MenusDisplay the menus Using Camera MenusHighlight the icon for the current menu Select a menuHighlight a menu item Position the cursor in the selected menuDisplay options Highlight an optionHelp Insert the battery Charge the BatteryFirst Steps Plug the chargerRemoving the Battery Insert the BatteryRemove the battery when charging is complete Open the battery-chamber coverEN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries Battery and ChargerIncompatible Batteries Attach the lens Attach a LensRemove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap Vibration Reduction VR Detaching the LensCPU Lenses with Aperture Rings Vibration ReductionSelect a language Basic SetupChoose a time zone Turn daylight saving time on or offSetup Menu Exit to shooting modeClock Battery Choose a date formatOpen the card slot cover Inserting Memory CardsInsert the memory card Slide the card slot cover out q and open the card slot wPress the Qbuttons Formatting Memory CardsPress the Qbuttons again Formatting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchMemory Cards No Memory CardEyepiece Correction Lenses Adjust Viewfinder FocusFraming pictures in the viewfinder Point-and-Shoot Photography i and j Modes Default settings, seeCreative Photography Scene Modes Framing Pictures in the Monitor Live View Basic PlaybackCheck the battery level in the viewfinder or control panel Check the battery levelTurn the Camera On DescriptionCamera Off Display Check the number of exposures remainingAuto Meter Off Select i or j mode Check Camera SettingsChoose Shooting and Focus Modes Select autofocusFrame the Photograph Using a Zoom LensReady the camera Frame the photographFocus Check the indicators in the viewfinderPress the shutter-release button halfway Flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may lightAuto Flash off Mode Turn the camera off when shooting is completeShoot Turning the Camera OffBuilt-in Flash Creative Photography Scene Modes Rotate the mode dial to select a scene modeTake photographs To take photographs in scene modesFocus Point NClose UpPress the a button to frame pictures in the monitor Framing Pictures in the Monitor Live ViewPress the a button Check the view in the monitor Choose an autofocus modeFocus Choose the focus pointFor the face in the double yellow border while Autofocus, the camera sets focus and exposureManual focus Focus using the lens focusing ring Exit live view modePress the a button to exit live view mode Take the pictureShooting Information Display Using Autofocus in Live ViewFace-Priority AF Press the K button Basic PlaybackView additional pictures Photograph will be displayed in the monitorDisplay the photograph Deleting Unwanted PhotographsDelete the photograph Press the O button. a confirmation dialog will be displayedStart recording Recording and Viewing Movies Live ViewEnd recording 0IconRecording Movies Description Viewing MoviesUsing the Built-in Flash Release ModeISO Sensitivity Two-Button Reset FocusAutofocus Autofocus mode DescriptionFocus Example Subject is half in h the shade Getting Good Results with AutofocusAF-Assist Illuminator Lens hoodFocus Point Selection Points for Custom Setting a1 AF-area mode pgChoose single- or dynamic-area AF Set the focus selector lock to JRecompose the photograph and shoot Focus LockLock focus Use the AE-L/AF-Lbutton to lock focus in continuous mode Continuous Mode pgSwitch to M Selector and the lens focus-mode switch to MUsing Manual Focus with AF Lenses Manual FocusFocal Plane Position Electronic RangefinderFile Names Image Quality and SizeImage Quality and Size Large file size Option Image QualityQuality Jpeg imageImage size Size pixels Image SizeMode Description Release ModeCL mode shooting speed pg Memory BufferSelect !or 9mode Continuous ModeFrame a photograph, focus, and shoot Buffer SizeMount the camera on a tripod Self-Timer Mode $Select $mode Cover the ViewfinderBulb Start the timerBefore Using the Remote Control Using an Optional Remote Control #Delayed remote Select or #modeTake the photograph Cover the viewfinderUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash i, k, n, and oModes Rear-Curtain Sync Flash ModeSlow is displayed after main M button is released Lowering the Built-in Flash HI 0.3-HI ISO SensitivityDefault Settings Two-Button ResetCamera settings listed below can be restored to default Page 109 100110 113Lens Aperture Rings Shutter Speed and ApertureSmall aperture f/36 Flexible Program Mode P Programmed AutoChoose a shutter speed Mode S Shutter-Priority AutoDepth of Field Mode a Aperture-Priority AutoChoose an aperture Choose aperture and shutter speed Mode M ManualElectronic Analog Exposure Display Custom Setting b1 set to 1/3 step Optimal exposurePressed a second time Long Time-Exposures M Mode OnlyClose the shutter Open the shutterTake your finger off the shutter-release button Shooting ends automatically after thirty minutesMetering ExposureTo choose a metering method, press Method DescriptionAutoexposure Lock P, S, and a Modes Only Select center-weighted or spot meteringLock exposure Recompose the photographMode Setting Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureExposure Compensation Optional Flash Units Flash CompensationSelect 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 White Balance Menu Fine-Tuning White BalanceSelect a white balance option Fine tune white balanceMired WB ButtonPress J Choose Color Temperature White Balance Menu Choosing a Color TemperatureColor Temperature 100 Preset ManualCopy from existing Photograph White balance is copied from photo on memory card pgSet white balance to LPreset manual Measuring a Value for Preset White BalanceSelect direct measurement mode Light a reference objectMeasure white balance Select preset d-0Check the results 102104 Preset d-0103 Select LPreset manual Copying White Balance from d-0 to Presets d-1-d-4Copy d-0 to the selected preset Select a destinationChoose Select image Copying White Balance from a Photograph d-1-d-4 OnlyHighlight a source image Copy white balanceSelect a preset Selecting a White Balance PresetTo set white balance to a preset value Select SetSelect Edit comment Entering a CommentEdit the comment 107Picture Controls Using Picture Controls108 Nikon Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture ControlsChoosing a Picture Control Selecting Nikon Picture ControlsSelect Set Picture Control Select a Picture ControlModifying Existing Picture Controls Adjust settings110 Modifications to Original Picture Controls111 Picture Control Settings112 Previous SettingsFilter Effects Monochrome Only Toning Monochrome OnlySelect Manage Picture Control Creating Custom Picture ControlsSelect Save/edit Edit the selected Picture ControlCustom Picture Controls Name the Picture Control114 Copying Custom Picture Controls to the Camera Sharing Custom Picture ControlsSelect Load/save Select Copy to cameraSelect Copy to card Saving Custom Picture Controls to the Memory CardChoose a destination 116Deleting Custom Picture Controls from the Camera Managing Custom Picture ControlsRenaming Custom Picture Controls Select Delete from card Deleting Custom Picture Controls from the Memory Card118 Highlight Delete from card and pressSelect matrix metering Active D-LightingSelect Active D-Lighting Choose an optionActive D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting 120ADL Bracketing For more informationCreating a Multiple Exposure Multiple ExposureSelect Done Set gain122 Highlight one of the following options and press J123 Other SettingsInterrupting Multiple Exposures GPS Data GP-1 GPS Unit124 125 Setup Menu OptionsAlways be recorded Coordinated Universal Time UTC126 127 128 Full-Frame PlaybackRotate Tall Image ReviewFile Information Photo Information129 Protect status 139 File name130 RGB Histogram131 HighlightsShooting Data Page 1 132 Shooting Data Page 2Shooting Data 133 GPS Data162 Overview Data134 135 Thumbnail Playback136 Calendar PlaybackUse Description 137138 Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomSelect an image Protecting Photographs from DeletionPress the L button 139Press the O button Deleting Individual Photographs140 Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail listChoosing Pictures PictmotionChoosing Background Music TransitionsViewing the Pictmotion Show Return to shooting mode142 Pause show see below143 Slide ShowsStart slide show Choose how long each picture will be displayed144 149 145147 Standard Definition Devices Viewing Photographs on TVTurn the camera off Connect the supplied audio video cable as shownConnect the Hdmi cable as shown High-Definition Devices147 Hdmi pgBefore Connecting the Camera Connecting to a ComputerSupported Operating Systems Supplied SoftwareTurn the computer on Connecting the CameraConnect the USB cable Turn the camera on Transfer photographsPrinting Via Direct USB Connection Printing Photographs150 Printing Pictures One at a Time Connecting the PrinterTurn the camera off Connect the USB cable Turn the camera onDisplay printing options Adjust printing options152 Press J to display PictBridge printing optionsStart printing Printing Multiple PicturesDisplay the PictBridge menu 153154 Select pictures or choose a dateTo previous menu 155Menu Selecting Photographs for Printing156 Creating Index PrintsSelect Index print Choose Select/set Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetSelect pictures Select imprint optionsPrint Set Dpof 158159 Thumbnail Selection DThe Playback Menu Managing ImagesSelecting Multiple Pictures Press J to complete the operation Date SelectionHighlight a date Select the highlighted datePlayback Folder DeleteHide Image 162Image Review Display ModeRotate Tall Pictmotion164 Slide ShowPrint Set Dpof CThe Shooting Menu Shooting Options ISO Sensitivity Auto Control P, S, and a Modes Only ISO Sensitivity SettingsActive D-Lighting 166Long Exp. NR Long Exposure Noise Reduction Color Space167 XAdobe RGB168 High ISO NROption Description High LowNaming and Renaming Folders Active Folder169 Folder names can be up to five characters long. ToMultiple Exposure Movie settingQuality Sound171 ACustom Settings Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsCustom Settings are used to customize camera Following Custom Settings are available Reset Custom SettingsRestore defaults for the current Custom Settings pg Exit without changing Custom Settings173 A1 AF-area ModeA2 Center Focus Point See page 54 for more information on focus settingsA3 Built-in AF-assist Illuminator 174175 A4 AF Point IlluminationA5 Focus Point Wrap-Around 176 A6 AE-L/AF-L for MB-D80A7 Live View Autofocus B1 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl Metering/ExposureB2 Easy Exposure Compensation 177178 B3 Center-Weighted AreaB4 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure C2 Auto Meter-off Delay Timers/AE LockC3 Self-Timer C1 Shutter-Release Button AE-LShooting/Display C4 Monitor off DelayC5 Remote on Duration D1 BeepD2 Viewfinder Grid Display D3 ISO Display and AdjustmentD4 Viewfinder Warning Display 181D5 Screen Tips D6 CL Mode Shooting SpeedD7 File Number Sequence 182D8 Shooting Info Display D10 Exposure Delay ModeD9 LCD Illumination D11 Flash Warning184 D12 MB-D80 Battery TypeE1 Flash Shutter Speed Bracketing/FlashE2 Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash 185186 Flash Control ModeRepeating Flash Manual187 OutputAdjust settings for the built-in flash Commander Mode188 ModeAdjust settings for group B Adjust settings for group aSelect the channel Press J Compose the shot Set the remote flash units to the selected channel190 Raise the built-in flashFrame the photograph, focus, and shoot E4 Auto Bracketing Set E3 Modeling FlashWhite Balance Bracketing Select white balance bracketing192 Select a white balance incrementEnable bracketing Canceling BracketingADL Bracketing Select ADL bracketing194 195 E5 Auto FPE6 Bracketing Order F2 OK Button Shooting Mode F1 DSwitchControls 196197 F3 Assign FUNC. ButtonAssign FV lock to the Fn button FV LockLock flash level 198Using FV Lock with Optional Flash Units Using FV Lock with the Built-in FlashRelease FV lock 199F4 Assign AE-L/AF-L Button Again to cancel FV lock200 Option Description AE/AF lockF7 Reverse Indicators F5 Customize Command DialsF6 No Memory Card? 201Format Memory Card BThe Setup Menu Camera SetupLCD Brightness 202Lock Mirror up for Cleaning Clean Image SensorVideo Mode 203Language World Time204 DaylightAuto Image Rotation Image Comment205 Automatically during image review pgDImage Sensor Cleaning Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinderImage Dust off Ref Photo Choose a start optionImage Dust Off Reference Data Acquire dust off reference data207 Eye-Fi Upload Battery InfoFirmware Version 208209 NThe Retouch Menu Creating Retouched CopiesCreating Retouched Copies in Full-Frame Playback Creating Retouched CopiesSelect an item in the retouch menu Creating Retouched Copies from the Retouch MenuDisplay retouch options 211Lighting Cancel zoomRed-Eye Correction 212213 TrimTrim Image Quality and Size Possible sizes214 MonochromeIntensify reds Red intensifier , greens Green intensifier Filter Effects215 Small Picture Color BalanceSelect Choose size 216Viewing Small Pictures Choose the desired size217 Select Image overlay Image OverlayDisplay NEF RAW images Highlight a photographHighlight the Preview column Select the second photographPreview the overlay Save the overlayNEF RAW Processing Adjust NEF RAW processing settingsSelect NEF RAW processing Select a photographStraighten Quick RetouchCopy the photograph 221222 Distortion ControlFisheye Making a Side-by-Side Comparison Side-by-Side ComparisonSelect Side-by-side comparison Compare the copy with the originalMRecent Settings Viewing Recent Settings MRecent Settings/OMy MenuChoose Tab Choosing a Custom Menu Select Choose tabDeleting Options from My Menu OMy Menu Creating a Custom MenuAdding Options to My Menu Delete the selected items Reordering Options in My MenuSelect Rank items Position the item227 228 Compatible LensesCalculating Picture Angle Lens f-numberAF-S/AF-I Teleconverter Compatible CPU Lenses1229 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU Lenses1230 Red-Eye Reduction 231AF-Assist Illumination AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G ED AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4DLens Zoom position Min. range 232233 Optional Flash Units SpeedlightsNikon Creative Lighting System CLS Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Principal features of these flash units are listed belowCLS-Compatible Flash Units 234Zoom 235236 Other Flash Units17-105 mm 23724-34 mm 400AS-15 Accessory Shoe Adapter Accessory ShoeFlash Contacts 238239 Other Accessories240 Remote Controls Connect to accessory terminal to record latitude, longitude241 Altitude, and UTC time with pictures pgSanDisk Approved Memory Cards242 Caring for the Camera CleaningStorage 243Display the Clean image sensor menu Clean NowSelect Clean now Low-Pass FilterSelect Clean at startup/shutdown Clean at Startup/ShutdownSelect an option 245Manual 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 Problem Solution TroubleshootingMeter-off delay or c4 Monitor off delay Display251 Shooting All ModesImage quality set to NEF RAW IlluminatorShooting i, j, k, l, m, n, and o modes Adjust Set Picture Control settingsShooting P, S, A, M 252253 PlaybackSelect All for Playback folder. Note that Current is Select On for Rotate tallDate of recording is not Set camera clock Correct Miscellaneous254 255 Error MessagesIndicator Formatted 256Format the card Images257 Appendix Available Settings and Defaults258 Appendix covers the following topics259 260 Option DefaultE5 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 263 Exposure ProgramBracketing Programs Bracketing Progress Indicator and Number of FramesBracketing Increment 264Flash Control Mode Shutter speedShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash 265Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Mode 200 400266 Range267 SpecificationsNikon D90 Digital Camera 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 Supported StandardsSix AA batteries MB-D80 Approximately 1900 shots Battery Life275 276 IndexImage comment Image Dust Off ref photo, 206 Image file 277OK button shooting mode, 196 Optional flash 278Page 6MB03011-01

sBasic Photography and Playback

default settings, see page 258.

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

Creative Photography (Scene Modes)

Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View)

Basic Playback

Recording and Viewing Movies (Live View)

AUse a CPU Lens