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Nikon D90 user manual Viewing Movies, Description

Models: D90

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❚❚Viewing Movies

Movies are indicated by a 1icon in full-frame playback (pg. 128). The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed:

Movie						Time

indicator						remaining

		Audio
		indicator
To	Use	Description
Start/pause/	J	Press J to start, pause, or resume playback.
resume	J	Press J to start, pause, or resume playback.
resume
Advance/		Press 4 or 2 to rewind or fast forward. While playback is
rewind		paused, press 4 or 2 to rewind or advance one frame.
Adjust volume	X/ W	Press X to increase volume, W to decrease.
Exit to shooting		Monitor will turn off. Photographs can be taken immediately.
mode
mode
Display menus	G	See page 159 for more information.
Return to full-	/K Press the selector up or press K to exit to full-frame playback.
frame playback
frame playback

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Nikon D90 user manual Viewing Movies, Description

Contents

Digital Camera Where to Find It Package Contents Symbols and Conventions Trademark InformationIii Question Key phrase How do I reset file numbering to 1? Photo info, highlightsHow do I set the clock? World time 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 Fine-Tuning White Balance Choosing a Color Temperature More on Photography All ModesA, and M Modes Focus Point SelectionMore on Playback 127 Connections 145Menu Guide 159 C2 Auto Meter-off Delay 179 164165 166Xii 202209 Technical Notes 227Xiii For Your Safety XivAObserve proper precautions when handling batteries AObserve proper precautions when handling the quick chargerAUse appropriate cables CD-ROMsXvi Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries XviiComply with copyright notices ReproducedUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories XviiiDisposing of Data Storage Devices Before Taking Important PicturesOverview Getting to Know the Camera Camera MenusFirst Steps Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Servicing the Camera and AccessoriesOverview Getting to Know the Camera Camera BodyDC-IN connector for optional EH-5a or USB connector239 151Memory card access lamp Information display/quick settings Qual image quality/size buttonAE-L/AF-L button Live view buttonMode Dial Select these modes for full control over camera settingsA, and M Modes Auto ModesControl Panel Large-Capacity Memory CardsLCD Illuminator Viewfinder Viewfinder DisplayControl Panel and Viewfinder Shooting Information Display Operations are performed for about 10 secondsSee Also Shooting mode Flash control mode forBracketing indicator Long exposure noise reduction167 Command Dials Image Quality and SizeSet image quality pg Autofocus Mode Release ModeISO Sensitivity ExposureChoose a shutter speed exposure mode S or M pp Choose an aperture exposure mode a or M ppChoose a metering method pg Set exposure compensationFlash Settings White BalanceAttaching the AN-DC1 Camera Strap BM-10 Monitor CoverDK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup Attach the strap as shown belowCamera Menus Following menus are availableUsing Camera Menus Display the menusHighlight the icon for the current menu Select a menuPosition the cursor in the selected menu Highlight a menu itemDisplay options Highlight an optionHelp Charge the Battery Insert the batteryFirst Steps Plug the chargerInsert the Battery Removing the BatteryRemove the battery when charging is complete Open the battery-chamber coverBattery and Charger Incompatible BatteriesEN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries Attach a Lens Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body capAttach the lens Detaching the Lens Vibration Reduction VRCPU Lenses with Aperture Rings Vibration ReductionBasic Setup Select a languageChoose a time zone Turn daylight saving time on or offExit to shooting mode Setup MenuClock Battery Choose a date formatInserting Memory Cards Open the card slot coverInsert the memory card Slide the card slot cover out q and open the card slot wFormatting Memory Cards Press the QbuttonsPress the Qbuttons again Formatting Memory CardsWrite Protect Switch Removing Memory CardsMemory Cards No Memory CardAdjust Viewfinder Focus Framing pictures in the viewfinderEyepiece Correction Lenses Default settings, see Point-and-Shoot Photography i and j ModesCreative Photography Scene Modes Framing Pictures in the Monitor Live View Basic PlaybackCheck the battery level Check the battery level in the viewfinder or control panelTurn the Camera On DescriptionCheck the number of exposures remaining Auto Meter OffCamera Off Display Check Camera Settings Select i or j modeChoose Shooting and Focus Modes Select autofocusUsing a Zoom Lens Frame the PhotographReady the camera Frame the photographCheck the indicators in the viewfinder FocusPress the shutter-release button halfway Flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may lightTurn the camera off when shooting is complete Auto Flash off ModeShoot Turning the Camera OffBuilt-in Flash Rotate the mode dial to select a scene mode Creative Photography Scene ModesTake photographs To take photographs in scene modesNClose Up Focus PointFraming Pictures in the Monitor Live View Press the a buttonPress the a button to frame pictures in the monitor Choose an autofocus mode Check the view in the monitorChoose the focus point FocusFor the face in the double yellow border while Autofocus, the camera sets focus and exposureExit live view mode Manual focus Focus using the lens focusing ringPress the a button to exit live view mode Take the pictureUsing Autofocus in Live View Face-Priority AFShooting Information Display Basic Playback Press the K buttonView additional pictures Photograph will be displayed in the monitorDeleting Unwanted Photographs Display the photographDelete the photograph Press the O button. a confirmation dialog will be displayedRecording and Viewing Movies Live View Start recordingEnd recording 0IconRecording Movies Viewing Movies DescriptionRelease Mode Using the Built-in FlashISO Sensitivity Two-Button Reset FocusAutofocus mode Description FocusAutofocus Getting Good Results with Autofocus Example Subject is half in h the shadeAF-Assist Illuminator Lens hoodPoints for Custom Setting a1 AF-area mode pg Focus Point SelectionChoose single- or dynamic-area AF Set the focus selector lock to JFocus Lock Lock focusRecompose the photograph and shoot Continuous Mode pg Use the AE-L/AF-Lbutton to lock focus in continuous modeSelector and the lens focus-mode switch to M Switch to MUsing Manual Focus with AF Lenses Manual FocusElectronic Rangefinder Focal Plane PositionImage Quality and Size Image Quality and Size Large file sizeFile Names Image Quality OptionQuality Jpeg imageImage Size Image size Size pixelsRelease Mode Mode DescriptionCL mode shooting speed pg Memory BufferContinuous Mode Select !or 9modeFrame a photograph, focus, and shoot Buffer SizeSelf-Timer Mode $ Mount the camera on a tripodSelect $mode Cover the ViewfinderStart the timer BulbUsing an Optional Remote Control # Before Using the Remote ControlDelayed remote Select or #modeCover the viewfinder Take the photographUsing the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in Flash i, k, n, and oModesUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Flash Mode Rear-Curtain SyncSlow is displayed after main M button is released Lowering the Built-in Flash ISO Sensitivity HI 0.3-HITwo-Button Reset Camera settings listed below can be restored to defaultDefault Settings Page 100 109110 113Shutter Speed and Aperture Lens Aperture RingsSmall aperture f/36 Mode P Programmed Auto Flexible ProgramMode S Shutter-Priority Auto Choose a shutter speedMode a Aperture-Priority Auto Choose an apertureDepth of Field Mode M Manual Choose aperture and shutter speedCustom Setting b1 set to 1/3 step Optimal exposure Electronic Analog Exposure DisplayLong Time-Exposures M Mode Only Pressed a second timeOpen the shutter Close the shutterTake your finger off the shutter-release button Shooting ends automatically after thirty minutesExposure MeteringTo choose a metering method, press Method DescriptionSelect center-weighted or spot metering Autoexposure Lock P, S, and a Modes OnlyLock exposure Recompose the photographAdjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture Mode SettingExposure Compensation Flash Compensation Optional Flash UnitsExposure and Flash Bracketing Choose the number of shotsSelect an exposure increment Exposure increment+1 EV Exposure Bracketing Exposure and Flash BracketingResuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing White Balance IFluorescent Fine-Tuning White Balance White Balance MenuSelect a white balance option Fine tune white balanceWB Button Press JMired Choosing a Color Temperature Color TemperatureChoose Color Temperature White Balance Menu Preset Manual 100Copy from existing Photograph White balance is copied from photo on memory card pgMeasuring a Value for Preset White Balance Set white balance to LPreset manualSelect direct measurement mode Light a reference objectSelect preset d-0 Measure white balanceCheck the results 102Preset d-0 103104 Copying White Balance from d-0 to Presets d-1-d-4 Select LPreset manualCopy d-0 to the selected preset Select a destinationCopying White Balance from a Photograph d-1-d-4 Only Choose Select imageHighlight a source image Copy white balanceSelecting a White Balance Preset Select a presetTo set white balance to a preset value Select SetEntering a Comment Select Edit commentEdit the comment 107Using Picture Controls Picture Controls108 Nikon Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture ControlsSelecting Nikon Picture Controls Choosing a Picture ControlSelect Set Picture Control Select a Picture ControlAdjust settings Modifying Existing Picture Controls110 Modifications to Original Picture ControlsPicture Control Settings 111Previous Settings 112Filter Effects Monochrome Only Toning Monochrome OnlyCreating Custom Picture Controls Select Manage Picture ControlSelect Save/edit Edit the selected Picture ControlName the Picture Control 114Custom Picture Controls Sharing Custom Picture Controls Copying Custom Picture Controls to the CameraSelect Load/save Select Copy to cameraSaving Custom Picture Controls to the Memory Card Select Copy to cardChoose a destination 116Managing Custom Picture Controls Renaming Custom Picture ControlsDeleting Custom Picture Controls from the Camera Deleting Custom Picture Controls from the Memory Card Select Delete from card118 Highlight Delete from card and pressActive D-Lighting Select matrix meteringSelect Active D-Lighting Choose an option120 Active D-Lighting Versus D-LightingADL Bracketing For more informationMultiple Exposure Creating a Multiple ExposureSet gain Select Done122 Highlight one of the following options and press JOther Settings Interrupting Multiple Exposures123 GP-1 GPS Unit 124GPS Data Setup Menu Options 125Always be recorded Coordinated Universal Time UTC126 127 Full-Frame Playback 128Rotate Tall Image ReviewPhoto Information File Information129 Protect status 139 File nameRGB Histogram 130Highlights Shooting Data Page 1131 Shooting Data Page 2 Shooting Data132 GPS Data 133Overview Data 134162 Thumbnail Playback 135Calendar Playback 136137 Use DescriptionTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom 138Protecting Photographs from Deletion Select an imagePress the L button 139Deleting Individual Photographs Press the O button140 Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail listPictmotion Choosing PicturesChoosing Background Music TransitionsReturn to shooting mode Viewing the Pictmotion Show142 Pause show see belowSlide Shows 143Start slide show Choose how long each picture will be displayed144 145 147149 Viewing Photographs on TV Standard Definition DevicesTurn the camera off Connect the supplied audio video cable as shownHigh-Definition Devices Connect the Hdmi cable as shown147 Hdmi pgConnecting to a Computer Before Connecting the CameraSupported Operating Systems Supplied SoftwareConnecting the Camera Turn the computer onConnect the USB cable Turn the camera on Transfer photographsPrinting Photographs 150Printing Via Direct USB Connection Connecting the Printer Printing Pictures One at a TimeTurn the camera off Connect the USB cable Turn the camera onAdjust printing options Display printing options152 Press J to display PictBridge printing optionsPrinting Multiple Pictures Start printingDisplay the PictBridge menu 153Select pictures or choose a date 154155 To previous menuMenu Selecting Photographs for PrintingCreating Index Prints Select Index print156 Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Choose Select/setSelect pictures Select imprint options158 Print Set Dpof159 DThe Playback Menu Managing Images Selecting Multiple PicturesThumbnail Selection Date Selection Press J to complete the operationHighlight a date Select the highlighted dateDelete Playback FolderHide Image 162Display Mode Image ReviewRotate Tall PictmotionSlide Show Print Set Dpof164 CThe Shooting Menu Shooting Options ISO Sensitivity Settings ISO Sensitivity Auto Control P, S, and a Modes OnlyActive D-Lighting 166Color Space Long Exp. NR Long Exposure Noise Reduction167 XAdobe RGBHigh ISO NR 168Option Description High LowActive Folder Naming and Renaming Folders169 Folder names can be up to five characters long. ToMovie setting Multiple ExposureQuality SoundACustom Settings Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom Settings are used to customize camera171 Reset Custom Settings Following Custom Settings are availableRestore defaults for the current Custom Settings pg Exit without changing Custom SettingsA1 AF-area Mode 173See page 54 for more information on focus settings A2 Center Focus PointA3 Built-in AF-assist Illuminator 174A4 AF Point Illumination A5 Focus Point Wrap-Around175 A6 AE-L/AF-L for MB-D80 A7 Live View Autofocus176 Metering/Exposure B1 EV Steps for Exposure CntrlB2 Easy Exposure Compensation 177B3 Center-Weighted Area B4 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure178 Timers/AE Lock C2 Auto Meter-off DelayC3 Self-Timer C1 Shutter-Release Button AE-LC4 Monitor off Delay Shooting/DisplayC5 Remote on Duration D1 BeepD3 ISO Display and Adjustment D2 Viewfinder Grid DisplayD4 Viewfinder Warning Display 181D6 CL Mode Shooting Speed D5 Screen TipsD7 File Number Sequence 182D10 Exposure Delay Mode D8 Shooting Info DisplayD9 LCD Illumination D11 Flash WarningD12 MB-D80 Battery Type 184Bracketing/Flash E1 Flash Shutter SpeedE2 Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash 185Flash Control Mode 186Manual Repeating Flash187 OutputCommander Mode Adjust settings for the built-in flash188 ModeAdjust settings for group a Adjust settings for group BSelect the channel Press J Compose the shot Set the remote flash units to the selected channelRaise the built-in flash Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot190 E3 Modeling Flash E4 Auto Bracketing SetWhite Balance Bracketing Select white balance bracketingSelect a white balance increment 192Canceling Bracketing Enable bracketingADL Bracketing Select ADL bracketing194 E5 Auto FP E6 Bracketing Order195 F1 DSwitch F2 OK Button Shooting ModeControls 196F3 Assign FUNC. Button 197FV Lock Assign FV lock to the Fn buttonLock flash level 198Using FV Lock with the Built-in Flash Using FV Lock with Optional Flash UnitsRelease FV lock 199Again to cancel FV lock F4 Assign AE-L/AF-L Button200 Option Description AE/AF lockF5 Customize Command Dials F7 Reverse IndicatorsF6 No Memory Card? 201BThe Setup Menu Camera Setup Format Memory CardLCD Brightness 202Clean Image Sensor Lock Mirror up for CleaningVideo Mode 203World Time Language204 DaylightImage Comment Auto Image Rotation205 Automatically during image review pgFrame a featureless white object in the viewfinder DImage Sensor CleaningImage Dust off Ref Photo Choose a start optionAcquire dust off reference data 207Image Dust Off Reference Data Battery Info Eye-Fi UploadFirmware Version 208NThe Retouch Menu Creating Retouched Copies 209Creating Retouched Copies Creating Retouched Copies in Full-Frame PlaybackCreating Retouched Copies from the Retouch Menu Select an item in the retouch menuDisplay retouch options 211Cancel zoom LightingRed-Eye Correction 212Trim 213Trim Image Quality and Size Possible sizesMonochrome 214Filter Effects 215Intensify reds Red intensifier , greens Green intensifier Color Balance Small PictureSelect Choose size 216Choose the desired size 217Viewing Small Pictures Image Overlay Select Image overlayDisplay NEF RAW images Highlight a photographSelect the second photograph Highlight the Preview columnPreview the overlay Save the overlayAdjust NEF RAW processing settings NEF RAW ProcessingSelect NEF RAW processing Select a photographQuick Retouch StraightenCopy the photograph 221Distortion Control Fisheye222 Side-by-Side Comparison Making a Side-by-Side ComparisonSelect Side-by-side comparison Compare the copy with the originalMRecent Settings/OMy Menu MRecent Settings Viewing Recent SettingsChoose Tab Choosing a Custom Menu Select Choose tabOMy Menu Creating a Custom Menu Adding Options to My MenuDeleting Options from My Menu Reordering Options in My Menu Delete the selected itemsSelect Rank items Position the item227 Compatible Lenses 228Calculating Picture Angle Lens f-numberCompatible CPU Lenses1 229AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter Non-CPU Lenses1 230Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 231 Red-Eye ReductionAF-Assist Illumination AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G ED AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4D232 Lens Zoom position Min. rangeOptional Flash Units Speedlights Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS233 Principal features of these flash units are listed below Use Only Nikon Flash AccessoriesCLS-Compatible Flash Units 234235 ZoomOther Flash Units 236237 17-105 mm24-34 mm 400Accessory Shoe AS-15 Accessory Shoe AdapterFlash Contacts 238Other Accessories 239240 Connect to accessory terminal to record latitude, longitude Remote Controls241 Altitude, and UTC time with pictures pgApproved Memory Cards 242SanDisk Cleaning Caring for the CameraStorage 243Clean Now Display the Clean image sensor menuSelect Clean now Low-Pass FilterClean at Startup/Shutdown Select Clean at startup/shutdownSelect an option 245Manual Cleaning Use a Reliable Power Source 247Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Lens contacts Keep the lens contacts clean248 249 Troubleshooting Problem SolutionMeter-off delay or c4 Monitor off delay DisplayShooting All Modes 251Image quality set to NEF RAW IlluminatorAdjust Set Picture Control settings Shooting i, j, k, l, m, n, and o modesShooting P, S, A, M 252Playback 253Select All for Playback folder. Note that Current is Select On for Rotate tallMiscellaneous 254Date of recording is not Set camera clock Correct Error Messages Indicator255 256 FormattedFormat the card Images257 Available Settings and Defaults Appendix258 Appendix covers the following topics259 Option Default 260261 E3 Modeling flash Off E4 Auto bracketing setE5 Auto FP Off E6 Bracketing order Custom Setting d6 CL mode shooting speed pg Memory Card Capacity262 Exposure Program 263Bracketing Progress Indicator and Number of Frames Bracketing ProgramsBracketing Increment 264Mode Shutter speed Flash ControlShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash 265Mode 200 400 Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range266 RangeSpecifications Nikon D90 Digital Camera267 268 269 270 271 272 273 Supported Standards 274Battery Life 275Six AA batteries MB-D80 Approximately 1900 shots Index 276277 Image comment Image Dust Off ref photo, 206 Image file278 OK button shooting mode, 196 Optional flashPage 6MB03011-01

❚❚Viewing Movies

Description

Press X to increase volume, W to decrease.

See page 159 for more information.