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Nikon D90 user manual Focus, Image Quality and Size, Release Mode, Using the Built-in Flash

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This and the following two chapters build on the Tutorial to cover more advanced shooting and playback options.

Focus	54
Autofocus	54
Focus Point Selection	56
Focus Lock	57
Manual Focus	59
Image Quality and Size	61
Image Quality	62
Image Size	63
Release Mode	64
Continuous Mode	65
Self-Timer Mode ($)	66
Using an Optional Remote Control (#)	68
Using the Built-in Flash	70
Flash Mode	71
ISO Sensitivity	74
Two-Button Reset	75

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Nikon D90 Focus, Image Quality and Size, Release Mode, Using the Built-in Flash, ISO Sensitivity Two-Button Reset

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 SelectionConnections 145 More on Playback 127Menu Guide 159 164 C2 Auto Meter-off Delay 179165 166202 Xii209 227 Technical NotesXiii 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 PicturesCamera Menus Overview Getting to Know the CameraFirst Steps Servicing the Camera and Accessories Use Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesOverview 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 Viewfinder Display ViewfinderControl Panel and Viewfinder Operations are performed for about 10 seconds Shooting Information DisplaySee Also Flash control mode for Shooting modeBracketing indicator Long exposure noise reduction167 Image Quality and Size Command DialsSet image quality pg 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 coverIncompatible Batteries Battery and ChargerEN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap Attach a LensAttach the lens 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 CardFraming pictures in the viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder FocusEyepiece Correction Lenses 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 DescriptionAuto Meter Off Check the number of exposures remainingCamera Off Display 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 Framing Pictures in the Monitor Live ViewPress the a button to frame pictures in the monitor 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 pictureFace-Priority AF Using Autofocus in Live ViewShooting Information Display 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 FocusFocus Autofocus mode DescriptionAutofocus 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 JLock focus Focus LockRecompose the photograph and shoot 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 RangefinderImage Quality and Size Large file size Image Quality and SizeFile Names 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 i, k, n, and oModes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Rear-Curtain Sync Flash ModeSlow is displayed after main M button is released Lowering the Built-in Flash HI 0.3-HI ISO SensitivityCamera settings listed below can be restored to default Two-Button ResetDefault Settings 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 AutoChoose an aperture Mode a Aperture-Priority AutoDepth of Field 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 CompensationChoose 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 White Balance Menu Fine-Tuning White BalanceSelect a white balance option Fine tune white balancePress J WB ButtonMired Color Temperature Choosing a Color TemperatureChoose Color Temperature White Balance Menu 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 102103 Preset d-0104 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 Control114 Name the Picture ControlCustom Picture Controls 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 116Renaming Custom Picture Controls Managing Custom Picture ControlsDeleting Custom Picture Controls from the Camera 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 JInterrupting Multiple Exposures Other Settings123 124 GP-1 GPS UnitGPS Data 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 HistogramShooting Data Page 1 Highlights131 Shooting Data Shooting Data Page 2132 133 GPS Data134 Overview Data162 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 147 145149 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 photographs150 Printing PhotographsPrinting Via Direct USB Connection 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 PrintingSelect Index print Creating Index Prints156 Choose Select/set Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetSelect pictures Select imprint optionsPrint Set Dpof 158159 Selecting Multiple Pictures DThe Playback Menu Managing ImagesThumbnail Selection Press J to complete the operation Date SelectionHighlight a date Select the highlighted datePlayback Folder DeleteHide Image 162Image Review Display ModeRotate Tall PictmotionPrint Set Dpof Slide Show164 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 SoundCustom Settings are used to customize camera ACustom Settings Fine-Tuning Camera Settings171 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 174A5 Focus Point Wrap-Around A4 AF Point Illumination175 A7 Live View Autofocus A6 AE-L/AF-L for MB-D80176 B1 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl Metering/ExposureB2 Easy Exposure Compensation 177B4 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure B3 Center-Weighted Area178 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 channelFrame the photograph, focus, and shoot Raise the built-in flash190 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 E6 Bracketing Order E5 Auto FP195 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 option207 Acquire dust off reference dataImage Dust Off Reference Data 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 Monochrome215 Filter EffectsIntensify reds Red intensifier , greens Green intensifier Small Picture Color BalanceSelect Choose size 216217 Choose the desired sizeViewing Small Pictures 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 221Fisheye Distortion Control222 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 tabAdding Options to My Menu OMy Menu Creating a Custom MenuDeleting Options from My Menu Delete the selected items Reordering Options in My MenuSelect Rank items Position the item227 228 Compatible LensesCalculating Picture Angle Lens f-number229 Compatible CPU Lenses1AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter 230 Non-CPU Lenses1Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 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 232Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS Optional Flash Units Speedlights233 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 pg242 Approved Memory CardsSanDisk 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 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 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 tall254 MiscellaneousDate of recording is not Set camera clock Correct Indicator Error Messages255 Formatted 256Format the card Images257 Appendix Available Settings and Defaults258 Appendix covers the following topics259 260 Option DefaultE3 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 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 RangeNikon D90 Digital Camera Specifications267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 Supported Standards275 Battery LifeSix AA batteries MB-D80 Approximately 1900 shots 276 IndexImage comment Image Dust Off ref photo, 206 Image file 277OK button shooting mode, 196 Optional flash 278Page 6MB03011-01