User’s Manual
About This Manual
Custom Settings and Other Menus
Icons Tutorial
Reference
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Optional Accessories Troubleshooting Specifications Index
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Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder
ForYour Safety
Observe due precaution when handling batteries
Keep dry
Caring for the Camera and Battery
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Store the battery in a cool, dry place
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Interface Cables
Found to comply with the limits for a
Modifications
Comply with copyright notices
Trademark Information
Table of Contents
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About This Section
Overview ................ pp Getting to Know the Camera
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Servicing Your Camera and Accessories
Overview
Replacing This Manual
Getting STARTED-OVERVIEW
Take Test Photos
Life-Long Learning
Camera Body
Getting to Know the Camera
Getting Started Getting to Know the Camera
DC in, video out connector cover
Exposure compensation button
Menu
Viewfinder eyepiece
Top Control Panel Rear Control Panel
Shutter-speed lock indicator
CompactFlash Memory card indicator
Viewfinder Display
12-mm 0.47˝ reference circle for
Following items are included with your camera
Accessories
Attaching the Camera Strap
Getting
Mode Description
Mode Dial
Getting to Know
Buttons and Command Dials
Camera
Press rotate View
Posure mode
Choose the exposure mode
Mode
Ture and shutter speed pro
Press
Using the Multi Selector
Viewing the Menus
Using the Camera Menus
Exiting from the Menu
STARTED-GETTING to Know
Playback Menu
Choosing a Menu
Making a Selection
First Steps Taking Photographs Pp.32-50
Tutorial
First Steps
TUTORIAL-FIRST Steps
See Also
Battery Chargers for the EN-4
Inserting a Battery
Removing Battery Packs
Auto Power Off
Tions are performed Battery exhausted
Auto Meter-Off Delay pg
Check the amount of charge remaining
Wise until it locks into place B
Attaching a Lens
Attach a lens to the camera body
When No Lens Is in Place
Set the lens aperture to the minimum setting
Aperture Setting pg
Detaching the Lens
Insert the memory card
Inserting a Memory Card
Open the card slot cover
Format pg
Format the memory card
Removing the Memory Card
Choosing a Language
Display the Setup menu
Display the camera menus
Highlight Language
Choose a language
To the Setup menu
Current operating mode will be displayed in the monitor C
Setting the Time and Date
Displayed B
Display the Date menu
Exit the Date menu
Clock Battery
Edit the date and time
Taking Photographs
Operating Mode Image Quality
Metering Exposure Self-Timer Modes Playback Options
White Balance
Metering
BeforeYou Begin
Turn the camera on and check the battery level
Check the number of exposures remaining
Tutorial Taking Photographs
Reset camera settings
Adjust viewfinder diopter
Frame Count
Rear Control Panel Display pg
Choose an image quality and format
Adjusting Camera Settings
Age quality
Assign Func Menu pg
Shooting Menu
Adjust sensitivity ISO equivalency pp
Button down A, turn the main command dial B until a
Choose a white-balance setting Holding
Most common light sources Choose a focus mode pp
Below
Choose the AF-area mode
Select a focus area
Matrix metering A-2. The matrix-metering indicator will
Choose a metering method pp
Ing selector to
Non-CPU Lenses
Choose an exposure mode pp
Shutter Speed and Camera Shake
Framing a Photograph
Focusing
Viewfinder Display Meaning
Photo will be underexposed. Use a flash
Checking Exposure
EV Steps for Exposure Control pg
Image Review pg
Shooting
Checking the Results
Monitor Off Delay pg
Turn the monitor on
Select a photograph
Single-frame review, press
Zoom in on the selected photograph
Photograph will be enlarged to fill the monitor B
Return to normal review, press the button a second time
View photo information on the selected photograph
Return to shooting mode
Delete undesired photographs
Leaving the selected photograph untouched
Reference
Advanced Photography Playback Connecting to a Computer
Self-timer Photographs you take yourself
Shooting Speed Continuous Mode
Shooting Modes
Following modes are available for shooting photographs
Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-SHOOTING Modes
Remaining Exposures Continuous Mode
Image quality File format Approximate
Turning the Camera Off
Advanced Photography Shoo Ting Modes
Mode Max Shots pg
Mode Shooting Speed pg
High
Image Quality
Choosing the Compression Ratio
Images are JPEG-compressed at a ratio of approximately 1
Jpeg Fine
Jpeg Normal
Jpeg Basic
Understanding the Image-Quality Display
Choosing the Image Type
Advanced
IMA GE Quality
Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-IMAGE Quality
Image Quality and File Size
Image quality File format Approx
Advanced Photography -IMA GE Quality
Using the Button to Set Image Quality
Image
Image File Names
Advanced Photography
Adjusting Sensitivity from the Shooting Menu
Adjusting Sensitivity with the Button
Sensitivity ISO Equivalency
Advanced Photography -SENSITIVITY ISO Equiv
Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-SENSITIVITY ISO Equivalency
Increased Sensitivity Settings ISO Step Value pg
ISO Boost pg
White Balance
Setting Color temp Description
Advanced Photography White Balance
PRE
Auto White Balance
Color Temperature
White Balance Measurements
Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-WHITE Balance
Adjusting White Balance from the Shooting Menu
Fine-Tuning White Balance
Recording a Preset White Balance Setting
Preset White Balance
Measuring White Balance
Right to record the white balance setting and return to
Desired option and press the multi selector to
Shooting menu. Select Repeat release to measure
Recalling preset white balance using the button
Recalling Preset White Balance
Advanced Photography -AUTOFOCUS
Autofocus
Focus-Mode Selector
When the in-focus indicator is displayed
Focus mode Description
Single-servo AF
Focus priority
AF Activation pg
AF-ON Buttons
Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-FOCUS-AREA Selection
Focus Area Selection
Focus Area Select pg
Advanced Photography -AF Area Mode
AF-Area Mode
Selecting the AF-Area Mode
Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-AF-AREA Mode
Using the Button to Select the AF-Area Mode
Assigned to
Icon Option Description
Advanced Options for Dynamic AF
Closest-Subject Priority
Dynamic AF, Single-Servo pg
Dynamic AF, Continuous-Servo pg
Control Focus area
Focus AF-area Closest-subject
Advanced Photography Focus Lock
Focus Lock
Continuous-servo autofocus
Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-FOCUS Lock
AE-L/AF-L Button pg
Subject is poorly lit
Getting Good Results with Autofocus
Ground
Camera
Using the Electronic Range Finder
Adjusting Focus in the Viewfinder
Manual Focus
Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-MANUAL Focus
Advanced Photography -METERING
Center Weight Area pg
Metering
Tography
Method Description
Advanced PHO
Exposure Indicators
Exposure Mode
Advanced Photography Exposure Mode
Programmed Auto
Exposure Program
Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-EXPOSURE Mode
Flexible Program
Shutter-Priority Auto
Shutter-Speed Lock
Assign Command Dial pg
Long Time-Exposures
Aperture-Priority Auto
Aperture Lock
Manual
EV Steps for Exposure Control pg
Overexposed by more
Custom Setting 2 EV
Step
Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock
AF Micro Nikkor Lenses
Aperture Lock
Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock
Shutter-Speed Lock
GRAPHY-EXPOSURE Mode
Command Lock Menu
Advanced Photo
OFF
Advanced Photography Auto -EXPOSURE Lock
Auto-Exposure Lock
To use auto-exposure lock
AE Lock pg
Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture
Operation
Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-AUTO-EXPOSURE Lock
Advanced Photography Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation
Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-EXPOSURE Compensation
Easy Exposure Compensation pg
11-AE/Flash Bracketing pg
Auto Bracketing
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Advanced Photography Auto Bracketing
Bracketing Order
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Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-AUTO Bracketing
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Bracketing Order pg
Self-timer Delay pg
Self-Timer Mode
Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-SELF-TIMER Mode
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Diopter Adjustment
Advanced Photography Diopter Adjustment
LCD Illumination pg
LCD Illuminators
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Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-LCD Illuminators
Advanced Photography Depth -OF Field Preview
Depth-of-Field Preview
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Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-FOCAL Plane Position
Focal Plane Position
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Through-the-Lens Flash Photography
Center-Weighted Fill-Flash for Digital SLR
Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR
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Accessory Shoe
Flash Contacts and Indicators
Flash-Ready Indicator
Sync Terminal
Advanced Photography Flash Sync Modes
Flash Sync Modes
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Following flash-sync modes are available
Flash sync mode
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Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-FLASH Sync Modes
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Compatible Speedlights
Advanced Photography Comp Atible Speedlights
Non-TTL
Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-COMPATIBLE Speedlights
Flash mode
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200 250 320 400 500 640
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Exposure mode Shutter speed Aperture
Camera
30 s**, bulb
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Func Button
Func B Utton
CSM
File Number Sequence pg
Sequential File Numbering
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Sequential File Numbering
Taking Photographs with GPS
Disables the serial port connection
GPS Input menu contains the following options
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Compatible GPS Devices
Connecting a GPS Device
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Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-TAKING Photographs with GPS
Playback Options
Playback Mode
Quick Review
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Image Review
Self-timer or PC
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PLAYBACK-PLAYBACK Options
Choosing the Number of Images Displayed
Basic Playback
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PLAYBACK- Basic PLA Yback
PLAYBACK-BASIC Playback
Turning the Monitor Off
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Single-Frame Playback
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Photo information display contains the following items
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5 GPS Data
7 Image Highlights 8 Image Only
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Thumbnail Playback
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Zoom
RAW Images
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Deleting Individual Photographs
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Deleting PhotographsThe Delete Menu
Delete sub-menu contains the following options
Time without deleting images, press the button
Deleting Selected Images
Selected, then press Button. The confirmation dia
Button
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Protecting Images from Deletion
Changing the protected status of images, press the but- ton
Protect Menu
File Attributes of Protected Images
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Automated PlaybackThe Slide-Show Menu
Playback Menu Options
Will be displayed
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Changing the Display Interval
PLAYBACK-PLA
Yback Menu
Hiding Images During PlaybackThe Hide-Image Menu
Be deleted using the button or Delete menu
Or revealed before pressing
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File Numbering for Hidden Images
File Attributes of Hidden Images
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PLAYBACK-PLAYBACK Menu Options
Changing the print order, press the button
Preparing Photographs for PrintingThe Print-Set Menu
After Creating a Print Order
Exif Version
Digital Print Order Format
Print Options
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Yback Menu Options
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Folder OptionsThe Folder Designate Menu
New
Folder Select
Creating Multiple Folders
Choosing a Folder for Playback
Creating a New Folder at Startup
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Menu Options
Displaying Histograms and HighlightsThe Display Mode Menu
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Setup Menu Options
Formatting Memory CardsThe Format Menu
Setup Menu
Adjusting Monitor BrightnessThe LCD Brightness Menu
Choosing the Video StandardThe Video Output Menu
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Monitor Off Menu
Setup Menu Options
Restoring the Monitor Display
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Connect the camera to the video device as shown below
Television Playback
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PLAYBACK- Television PLA Yback
Video Output pg
Connecting and Disconnecting the Video Cable
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PLAYBACK-TELEVISION Playback
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to a Computer
Before You Begin
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If the camera is properly connected and Nikon Cap
Shooting Speed Nikon Capture
Nikon View
Software for the D1H
System Requirements for Nikon View
Windows
Macintosh
Hard disk Space Video Resolution Miscellaneous
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Model
Nikon View Hard disk Space Video Resolution Miscellaneous
Connecting to a
Nikon Capture
System Requirements for Nikon Capture
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Nikon Capture
Nikon Capture
Mac OS X 128 MB 256 MB or more recommended
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Reading Photographs from Memory Cards
Remove the memory card from the computer
1insert it in the PC card adapter as shown at right
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Custom Settings Other Camera Menus
Choosing a Custom Settings Bank
Custom Settings
2Display the CSM Menu
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4Choose a custom settings bank
3Display the Custom Setting Bank menu
Using the Function Button to Adjust Custom Settings
Custom Settings and Other MENUS-CUSTOM Settings
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Adjusting Custom Settings
Select a custom setting
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4Choose an option for the selected setting
Adjusted using the button
Custom Setting Options
Custom Setting 0 Custom Setting Bank
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Custom Setting 2 EV Steps for Exposure Control
Custom Setting 1 Image Review
When
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Custom Setting 4 AF Activation
Custom Setting 3 Bracketing Order
Settings
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Custom Setting 6 Focus Area Select
Custom Setting 5Anti-mirror-shock mode
Settings and Other MENUS-CUSTOM Settings
Around from top to bottom and right to left. In this case
Custom Setting 8 Mirror Lock-up for CCD Cleaning
Custom Setting 7AE Lock
OM Settings
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Custom Setting 10 Dynamic AF, Continuous-Servo
Custom Setting 9 Dynamic AF, Single-Servo
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MENUS-CUST
Custom Setting 12 Assign Command Dial
Custom Setting 11 AE/Flash Bracketing
Settings and Other
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Custom Setting
Custom Setting 13 Easy Exposure Compensation
Compensation can be set to values between -5 EV and + 5 EV
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Custom Setting 15 Auto Meter-Off Delay
Custom Setting 14 Center Weight Area
Settings and Other Menus
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Custom Setting 17 LCD Illumination
Custom Setting 16 Self-timer Delay
Option Shutter release delayed by approx
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Other Menus -CUST OM Settings
Custom Setting 18 Monitor Off Delay
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Option Monitor stays on for approx
Mum aperture affect the f/-number specified by the user
Custom Setting 19Aperture Control during Zoom
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Aperture does not vary with lens focal length
Custom Setting 21 AE-L/AF-L Button
Custom Setting 20 ISO Step Value
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Step
Mand dial
Custom Setting 22Aperture Setting
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Normal
Custom Setting 23 Image Sharpening
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Other MENUS-CUSTOM Settings
Custom Setting 24Tone Compensation
Custom
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Custom Setting 26 C-Mode Max Shots
Custom Setting 25 C-Mode Shooting Speed
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Other Menus -CUST
Custom Settings
Custom Setting 27 Display Mode
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Displayed
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Custom Setting 28 Nefraw Image Save
Mat
RAW images are saved without compression
Custom Settings and Other MENUS-CUST
Custom Setting 29 File Number Sequence
Reset
File Numbering
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Custom Setting 30 PC Shooting Mode
Custom Setting 31 ISO Boost
Color Mode
Custom Setting 32 Color Mode
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SRGB
Custom Setting 34 Disable Shutter if no CF Card
Custom Setting 33 Hue Adjustment
Custom Settings and Other Menus
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ISO
Custom Setting 35 Rear Control Panel Display
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To clear camera settings, hold
Restoring Default Settings Two-Button Reset
Setting Default
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Restoring Custom Settings to Default Values
Other Camera Menus
Custom Settings and Other Menus Other Camera Menus
Playback Menu
Contains the playback options shown opposite
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Shooting Menu
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Setup menu is used to adjust basic camera settings
Setup Menu
Perform such tasks as formatting memory cards
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Technical Notes
Caring forYour Camera
Replacing the Focusing Screen
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Technical no TES- Caring for Your Camera
ServicingYour Camera and Accessories
Cleaning
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Technical NOTES-CARING for Your Camera
2Remove the lens and turn the camera on
Cleaning the low-pass filter
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Technical no TES- Caring
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Cleaning the Filter
Compatible Lenses
Optional Accessories
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Technical no TES- Optional a Ccessories
Technical NOTES-OPTIONAL Accessories
Focusing
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Manual1
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Identifying Type G or D Nikkor Lenses with Built-in CPUs
Incompatible Lenses
Lens Focal Length and Picture Angle
Using a Non-CPU Lens
201
Picture angle
202
Other Accessories
Buying Camera Accessories
EC-AD1 PC Card Adapter
EC-CF CompactFlash Memory Cards
Memory Cards
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Speedlight Accessories for the SB-28DX
Nikon SB-28DX Speedlight
Nikon SB-80DX Speedlight
Accessories for the Remote Terminal
Nikon SB-50DX Speedlight
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Accessory Description Length
Software
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Troubleshooting
Control Panel and Viewfinder Indicators
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Indicator Problem
Finder
Technical NOTES-TR
Technical no TES- Troubleshooting
Monitor Error Messages
Message Control Problem Solution
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Message
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Specifications
Technical no TES- Specifications
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Technical NOTES-SPECIFICATIONS
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LCD Illuminators
Viewing the Time and Date
Approximate color temperature
Fine-Tuning White Balance
Adjustment
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Approximate color temperature Adjustment
Technical no TES- Index
Index
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Technical NOTES-INDEX
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