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