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    DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En
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    solution here. i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find the solution here. 0 179-182 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in "For Your Safety" (0 xi-xvi). Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for help on menu items and
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    Table of Contents X Introduction s Basic Photography and Playback ! Guide Mode z More on Photography (All Modes) t P, S, A, and M Modes I More on Playback Q Connections o The Playback Menu i The Shooting Menu g The Setup Menu u The Retouch Menu w Recent Settings n Technical Notes 0 ii 0 vi 0 1 0 25
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    Q&A Index Find what you're looking for using this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera Displays Question What do these icons mean? How many more shots can I take with this card? How much charge does the battery have left? How do I keep the displays from turning off? How do I display the menus
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    How do I use the GUIDE position on the mode dial? How do I quickly adjust settings for different scenes? How do I take pictures for printing at large sizes? How can I get more pictures on the memory card? Can I take pictures with a small file size for e-mail? Can I choose how the camera focuses? Can
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    on the camera? How computer? How do I print photos? Can I print the date of recording on my photos? How do I order professional prints RAW (NEF) photos? Can I copy a photo to use as a base for a painting? Can I make copies TV Computer Printing Time stamp Print set (DPOF) Retouch Red-eye correction
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    Time zone and date 18, 127 File number sequence 133 Recent settings 155 ❚❚ Miscellaneous Question What do I do with the eyepiece cap? What memory cards can I use? What lenses can I use? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use? What other accessories are available for my camera? What
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    The Power Switch...10 Camera Menus...11 Using Camera Menus ...12 First Steps ...14 Charge the Battery ...14 Insert the Battery ...15 Attach a Lens...16 Basic Setup...18 Insert a Memory Card...20 Format the Memory Card ...21 Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...23 Basic Photography and Playback 25 "Point
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    Mode 35 The Guide Menu...35 Shoot: Taking Pictures in Guide Mode 37 View/Delete: Viewing and Deleting Pictures in Guide Mode 39 Set up: Changing Camera Settings in Guide Mode 40 More on Photography (All Modes) 41 Focus ...41 Focus Mode...41 AF-Area Mode ...44 Focus Point Selection ...46
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    One at a Time 108 Printing Multiple Pictures 110 Creating Index Prints...113 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 114 Viewing Photographs on TV 116 Menu Guide 117 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 117 Playback Folder...117 Display Mode...118 Image Review ...118 Rotate Tall...118 C The
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    Duration...131 Beep ...131 Viewfinder Options...132 File Number Sequence 133 Buttons...134 No Memory Card? ...136 Date Imprint ...136 Active Folder ...138 Eye-Fi Upload...139 Firmware Version...139 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies 140 Creating Retouched Copies 141 D-Lighting ...142
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    The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 162 Other Accessories...166 Approved Memory Cards 167 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 168 Caring for the Camera...169 Storage ...169 Cleaning ...169 The Low-Pass Filter ...170 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 174 Available Settings
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    separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. A Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not
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    an extended period. Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool. • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. A Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger • Keep dry. Failure to
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    manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide D3000 used in accordance with the instructions, that are not expressly approved by Nikon
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    electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of
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    possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be works such as books, music, paintings, woodcuts, prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use
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    www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional
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    marks references to other pages in this manual. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES
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    13 Eyelet for camera strap 14 Connector cover 15 E (self-timer) button 57 Fn (function) button ...........134 16 Mounting index 16 17 Lens release button 17 18 Mirror 172 19 Lens mount 49 20 BS-1 accessory shoe cover 162 21 Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit 162 22 VIDEO-OUT connector
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    8 12 Memory card slot cover....... 20 13 Multi selector 12 19 14 J (OK) button 12 15 Memory card access lamp 20, 29 16 O (delete) button Deleting pictures 33 Deleting pictures during playback 101 17 Power connector cover for optional power connector 168 18 Battery-chamber cover latch 15
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    . ❚❚ Auto Modes Select these modes for simple, point-andshoot photography. i Auto (0 25): Camera adjusts settings automatically to produce optimal results with "point-andshoot" simplicity. Recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. j Auto (flash off) (0 25): As above, except that the
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    when On is selected for Viewfinder options > Viewfinder grid in the setup menu 132 2 Reference circle for centerweighted metering 74 3 Card warning indicator...... 183 4 Battery indicator 25 5 Focus points 46 6 Focus indicator 28, 49 7 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator 75 8 Shutter speed 69
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    when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 26 14 Active D-Lighting 64 15 Metering 74 16 AF-area mode 44 17 Focus mode 41 18 Release mode 53 19 ISO sensitivity 62 20 White balance 80 21 Image size 52 22 Image quality 50 23 Battery indicator 25 24 "Beep" indicator 131 25 Picture Control
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    To change settings for the items listed in the information display, press the P button. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. Some items can also be adjusted using the command dial and camera buttons (0 8). P button A The Shutter
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    The Command Dial The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of settings when shooting information is displayed in the monitor. M button: flash mode and flash compensation X Fn (E) button: release mode, image quality and size, ISO sensitivity, white balance, Active D-
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    Set exposure compensation (mode P, S, or A; 0 76). Mode P, S, or A Choose a flash mode (0 59). + E button Command dial Information display + X M button Command dial Adjust flash compensation (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 78). Information display + + P, S, A, or M M button E button Command dial
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    The role of the Fn (E) button can be selected using the Buttons > E/Fn button option in the setup menu (0 134), allowing the following settings to be adjusted by pressing the Fn (E) button and rotating the command dial: + Fn (E) button Command dial Release mode (0 53) X White balance (0 80)
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    from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs X Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 117) • C: Shooting (0 119) • B: Setup (0 124) • N: Retouch (0 140) • m: Recent settings (0 155) Slider shows position in current menu. Current settings are shown
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    Menus The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to previous menu Select highlighted item or display sub-menu X Move cursor down Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus
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    an option. 8 Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button. Note the following: • Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available. • While pressing 2 generally has the same effect as pressing J, there
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    MH-23 quick charger before use. About one hour and forty minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. 1 X Plug the charger in. Insert the AC adapter plug into the battery charger and plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. 2 Remove the terminal cover. Remove
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    -chamber cover. D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xi-xii and 174-175 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F). Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures between 5-35°C (41-95°F); for best
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    press the lensrelease button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w). Slide the A-M switch to A (autofocus; if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for autofocus with manual priority). D Autofocus Autofocus is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped
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    camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lenses support
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    camera is turned on. Choose a language and set the time and date. Photographs can not be taken until you have set the time and date. 1 Turn the camera and Coordinated Universal Time, or UTC, in hours) and press J. 4 Choose a date format. Press 1 or 3 to choose the order in which the year, month,
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    the clock and exit to shooting mode. A The Setup Menu X Language and date/time settings can be changed at any time using the Language (0 127) and Time zone and date (0 127) options in the setup menu. A The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which
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    Card The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). 1 Turn the camera off. A Inserting and Removing Memory Cards Always turn the camera off before inserting or X removing memory cards. Power switch 2 Open the card slot cover. Slide the card slot cover
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    Turn the camera on. Power switch X 2 Display format options. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Format memory card in the setup menu and press 2. For more information on using the menus, see page 11. G button 3 Highlight Yes. To exit without formatting the memory card, highlight
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    D Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. • Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source during
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    center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus the camera. With the camera in focus, use the diopter adjustment control to bring the subject into clear focus in the viewfinder. If necessary, viewfinder focus can be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 166
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    X 24
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    Turn the Camera On 1 Turn the camera on. Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. The information display will appear in the monitor. Power switch 2 Check the battery level. Check the battery level in the information display or the viewfinder (if the monitor is off, press the R button to view
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    enough memory remains on the memory card to record a thousand or more pictures at current settings, using the Auto off timers option in the setup menu (0 130). A Image Sensor Cleaning At default settings, the camera vibrates the low-pass filter covering the image sensor to remove dust when the camera
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    your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep your upper body stable. Hold the camera as shown at right when framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation. In j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; use of a tripod is recommended. 2 Frame the
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    indicator Description I Subject in focus. I (blinks) Camera unable to focus using autofocus. See page 42. In-focus indicator Buffer capacity While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the number of exposures that can be stored in the memory buffer ("t"; 0 54) will be displayed
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    the shutter-release button is pressed halfway). Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. Access lamp s A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the
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    (Scene Modes) The camera offers a choice of "scene" modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on pages 25-29. ❚❚ The Mode Dial The following
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    , while skin tones remain soft and natural. Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, s and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges). Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur. m Sports o Night Portrait Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic
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    View additional pictures. Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2 or rotating the command dial. To view additional information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (0 92). To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. 1/ 12 NIKON D3000
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    to delete the image and return to playback (to exit without deleting the picture, press K). O button A Delete To delete selected images (0 102), all images taken on a selected date (0 103), or all images in the current playback folder (0 117), use the Delete option in the playback menu. 33
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    s 34
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    variety of frequently-used and useful functions. The top level of the guide menu is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to g. Choose from the following menus: Shoot View/delete Set up ! Take pictures. View and/or delete pictures. Change camera settings. Battery indicator (0 25) Shooting
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    following operations can be performed while the guide menu is displayed: To Use Description Press 1 or 3 to highlight options in the guide menu. highlight & and press J. Return to top level menu Press G to return to the top level of the guide menu. G button View help If a d icon is displayed
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    Shoot: Taking Pictures in Guide Mode Select Shoot to take pictures using settings that suit the scene. Press G to display guide menu Highlight Shoot Press J to display options Highlight Shoot in the top level of the guide menu and press J to display the following options: Easy operation 4 Auto
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    Select More settings to adjust the following: Flash mode 1 Picture Control 2 Release mode Exposure compensation 2 AF-area mode Flash compensation 2 1 Modes available vary with shooting option selected in guide mode. 2 Advanced operation only. A Displaying the Top Level of the Guide Menu Press
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    options: ! View single photos View multiple photos Choose a date View a slide show Delete photos To select an option (View single photos in this example): Highlight an option Press J to select A Displaying the Top Level of the Guide Menu Press the G button at any time to return to the top
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    up: Changing Camera Settings in Guide Mode Select Set up to format memory cards or adjust camera settings. Press G to display guide menu Highlight Set up Press J to display options Highlight Set up in the top level of the guide menu and press J to display the following options: Image quality
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    zMore on Photography (All Modes) Focus Focus can be adjusted automatically or manually (see "Focus Mode," below). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 46) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 46). Focus Mode Choose from
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    if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus. In these cases, focus manually (0 48) or use focus lock (0 46) to focus on another
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    automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. The AF-assist illuminator will not light: • During continuous-servo autofocus or manual focus • In shooting modes in which the AF-assist illuminator can not be used (0 176) • If Off has been
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    Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. 1 Place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the R button. Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display. R button Information display P button 2 Display AF
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    AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point using multi selector (0 46). If subject moves after camera has focused, camera uses 3D- f 3D-tracking (11 points) tracking to select new focus point and keep focus locked on original subject while shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If
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    focus point. z Focus point Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing in AF-A, AF-S, and AF-C focus modes (0 41), making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus point in the final composition. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus
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    to be taken at the same focus setting. Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, focus again at the new distance. A The AE-L/AF-L Button The Buttons > AE-L/AF-L option in the setup menu (0 135) controls the behavior of the
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    ) can select manual focus simply by setting the lens focus-mode switch to M. A M/A If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override, MF priority), manual focus can also be selected by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; 0 41). Focus can then be adjusted manually, regardless of
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    focal plane mark on the camera body. The distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46.5 mm (1.83 in.). 46.5mm z Focal plane mark A The Exposure Indicator If desired, the exposure indicator can be used to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in front of or
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    such images can be stored on the memory card (0 177). Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality). 1 Place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the R button. Press the P button to place the cursor in the
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    does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG images. Date imprint (0 136) is not available at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG. NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the camera or using software such as Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 167) or ViewNX (available on
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    at 200 dpi 49.2 × 32.9 cm (19.4 × 13.0 in.) 36.8 × 24.7 cm (14.5 × 9.7 in.) 24.6 × 16.5 cm ( 9.7 × 6.5 in.) A The Shooting Menu Image size can also be adjusted using the Image size option in the shooting menu (0 119). A The Fn Button Image quality and size can also be adjusted by pressing the Fn
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    per second while shutter-release button is held down. E Self-timer Use for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera shake (0 55). " Delayed remote Optional ML-L3 wireless remote control required. released after two-second delay (0 55). Shutter is # Quick-response Optional ML-L3
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    about 21 pictures. A Auto Image Rotation The camera orientation recorded for the first shot applies to all images in the same burst, even if the camera is rotated during shooting. See "Auto Image Rotation" (0 128). A The Shooting Menu Release mode can also be adjusted using the Release mode option
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    the photograph. z A Using a Remote Control If autofocus is in effect in delayed remote or quick-response remote mode, the camera can be focused by pressing the shutter-release button halfway (the shutter will not be released if the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down). A Cover the
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    before the shutter is released. In quick-response remote mode, the self-timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released. No picture will be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released. If no operations are performed for
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    , it will automatically pop up and fire if required when the shutter-release button on the ML-L3 is pressed. The camera will only respond to the shutter-release button on the ML-L3 once the flash has charged. In flash modes that support red-eye reduction, the red-eye reduction lamp will light for
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    Built-in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. ❚❚ Using the Built-in Flash: i, k, p, n, and o Modes 1 Choose a flash mode (0 59). 2 Take pictures. The flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and
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    displayed in the monitor, press the R button. Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display. R button Information display P button 2 Display flash mode options. Highlight the Nq * Rear curtain+slow sync * p appears in information display when setting is complete. 59
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    a minimum range of 0.6 m (2 ft.) and can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. The shutter release may be briefly disabled to protect the flash after it has been used for several consecutive shots. The flash can be used again after a short pause. A Shutter Speeds Available with the
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    A Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. Aperture at ISO equivalent of 100 200 400 800 1600 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 4 5.6 8 11 16 5.6 8 11 16 22 8 11 16 22 32 11 16 22 32
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    be raised above ISO 1600 by about 1 EV (Hi 1, equivalent to ISO 3200). Auto and scene modes also offer an AUTO option, which allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions. 62
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    A, or M mode will be restored. A Hi 1 Pictures taken at this setting are more likely to be subject to noise and color distortion. A The Shooting Menu ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted using the ISO sensitivity settings option in the shooting menu (0 120). A See Also For information on enabling
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    , the camera automatically adjusts Active D-Lighting during shooting to preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of
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    (0 142) optimizes dynamic range in images after shooting. A The Shooting Menu Active D-Lighting can also be adjusted using the Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu (0 119). A See Also z For information on using the Fn (E) button and command dial to turn Active D-Lighting on and off, see
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    z 66
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    . A Aperture-priority auto (0 70) User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for best results. Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus. t M Manual (0 71) User controls both shutter speed and aperture. Set shutter speed to "bulb" or "time" for long
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    in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and speed and aperture settings, rotate the command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed, choose another mode, or turn the camera off. A The
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    -priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects values between 30 s and 1/4,000 s. Command dial 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. 69
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    In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal are generally used in portraits to blur background details, long field depths in landscape photographs to bring the foreground and background into focus. Small
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    aperture are shown in the viewfinder and information display. t Shutter speed Aperture Command dial N(E) button Command dial 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. A The Exposure Indicator If a CPU lens is attached and a shutter speed other than "bulb" or "time" is selected, the exposure
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    stars, night scenery, or fireworks. To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a tripod and an optional remote control (0 167). Length of exposure: 35 s Aperture: f/25 Shutter speed Description Bulb Shutter remains open while shutter-release button is held down. Tripod is recommended to
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    shutter. Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the way down. Keep the shutter-release button pressed until the exposure is complete. Time: Press the shutter-release button on the remote control all the way down. The shutter will open immediately (quick-response remote) or two
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    meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area. Classic meter for portraits; recommended when using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×. N Spot Camera meters current focus point; use to meter off-center subjects (if e Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode
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    the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. A The Shooting Menu Metering can also be adjusted using the Metering option in the shooting menu (0 119). A Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be adjusted without
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    value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 74). 1 Place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the R button. Press the P button to place the
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    set by pressing the E button and rotating the command dial. The selected value is shown in the viewfinder and information display. E button Command dial -0.3 EV +2 EV A Mode M In mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator; shutter speed and aperture do not change. A Using
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    is used to alter flash output from the level suggested by the camera, button Information display P button 2 Display flash compensation options. t Highlight flash compensation in the information display and press J. 3 Choose a value. Highlight a value and press J. Flash compensation can be set
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    information display. Y (M) button E button Command dial -0.3 EV +1 EV A Optional Flash Units Flash compensation is also available with optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, or SB-R200 flash units. The SB-900, SB-800, and SB-600 also allow flash compensation to be set using the controls on
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    the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources; in P, S, A, and M button. Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display. R button Information display P button 2 Display white balance options. Highlight the current white balance setting
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    I Fluorescent option in the White balance menu can be used to select the light source from the appear tinged with blue. The camera white balance options are adapted to M (shade): 8,000 K A The Fn Button For information on using the Fn (E) button and the command dial for white balance, see
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    white balance options. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white balance options. G button 2 Select a white balance option. Highlight an option other than Preset manual and press 2 (if Fluorescent is selected, highlight
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    object is placed under lighting that will be used in final photo and white balance measured by camera (see below). Use photo White balance is copied from photo on memory card (0 86). ❚❚ Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance 1 Light a reference object. Place a neutral gray or white object
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    stop flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. No photograph will be recorded; white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus. 6 Check the results. If the camera was able to measure
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    selected by pressing the Fn (E) button and rotating the command dial, the camera will also enter preset measurement mode if the Fn (E) button is pressed for a few seconds. A Studio Settings In studio settings, a standard gray panel can be used as a reference object when measuring preset white
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    from a photograph on the memory card. 1 Select Preset manual. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white balance options. Highlight Preset manual and press 2. G button 2 Select Use photo. Highlight Use photo and press
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    (in other modes, the camera selects a Picture Control automatically). 1 Display Picture Controls. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Set Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2 to display a list of Picture Controls. G button 2 Choose a Picture Control. t Highlight one
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    of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. 1 Display the Picture Control menu. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Set Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2. 2 Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control
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    ❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option Description Quick adjust Choose from options between -2 and +2 to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). For example, choosing positive values for Vivid makes pictures more vivid. Not
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    grid, and lines appear parallel to the axes of the grid. A Previous Settings The line under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting. Use this as a reference when adjusting settings. t A Filter Effects (Monochrome Only) The options in this
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    photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. K button To View additional photographs Use protect image, or to remove protection from protected image, press L (A) button (0 100). Monitor will turn off. Photographs can be taken immediately.
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    : 27 NORMAL 3872x2592 File information 1/ 12 NIKON D3000 1/ 250 F11 100 -1. 3 +1. 0 D3000 1/12 Shooting data 2 N I KON D3000 1/ 12 RGB histogram Hi gh l i ghts N I KON D3000 1/12 Highlights MTR, SPD, AP. EXP. MODE, I SO FOCAL LENGTH LENS Date of recording 18 9 Folder name 138 92
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    82 5 Preset manual 83 6 4 Camera name 5 Use the X and W buttons to zoom in and out and scroll the image with the multi selector. The histogram will be updated to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the monitor. I A Histograms Camera histograms are intended as a guide
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    6 FOCAL LENGTH : 35mm 7 LENS : 18-55 / 3. 5-5. 6 8 AF / VR : A / VR-On 9 FLASH MODE, : Bu i l t - i n, TTL, +1. 0 : I N I KON D3000 1/12 10 11 1 Protect 7 Lens data 8 Focus mode 41, 48 Lens VR (vibration reduction) 3 17 9 Flash mode 59 Flash compensation 78 10 Camera name 11
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    manual 83 4 Color space 121 5 Picture Control 87 6 Quick adjust 2 89 Original Picture Control 3 87 7 Sharpening 89 8 Contrast 89 9 Brightness 10 Saturation 4 89 Filter effects 5 89 11 Hue 4 89 Toning 5 89 12 Camera 6 Image comment 128 7 Camera name N I KON D3000 7 8 Frame number/total
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    NIKON D3000 16 25 1/ 250 F11 100 35mm 17 -1. 3 +1. 0 24 I 23 100D3000 DSC_0001. JPG NORMAL 18 15/04/2009 10 : 02 : 27 3872x2592 22 21 20 19 16 Picture Control 87 17 Active D-Lighting 64 18 File name 51 19 Image quality 50 20 Image size 52 21 Time of recording 18 22 Date
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    Thumbnail Playback To display images in "contact sheets" of four, nine, or 72 images, press the W button. W W W W X Full-frame playback To Use Display more images W Display fewer images X Highlight images View highlighted image Delete highlighted photo Change protect status of
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    playback Press the W button to toggle between the date list and the list of thumbnails for the selected date. Use the multi selector to highlight dates in the date list or to highlight pictures in the thumbnail list. Calendar playback Thumbnail list Date list I The operations can be performed
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    Zoom Press the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail or calendar playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: To Zoom in or out View other areas of image Use X / W Description Press
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    to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the O button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (0 21). To protect a photograph: 1 Select an image. Display the image in full
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    the photograph highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O button. To delete multiple selected photographs, all photographs taken on a selected date, or all photographs in the current playback folder, use the Delete option in the playback menu. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. Full
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    Delete. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Delete in the playback menu and press 2. 2 Choose Selected. Highlight Selected and press 2. G button I 3 Highlight a picture. Use the multi selector to highlight a picture (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the
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    Photographs Taken on a Selected Date 1 Choose Select Date. In the delete menu, highlight Select date and press 2. 2 Highlight a date. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a date. To view the pictures taken on the highlighted date, press W. Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures, or press X to
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    The Slide show option in the playback menu is used to display a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 117). 1 Select Slide show. To display the slide show menu, press the G button and select Slide show in the playback menu. G button 2 Select Start. To start the slide show
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    listed on page xvi for the latest information on supported operating systems. A Connecting Cables Be sure the camera is off when connecting or disconnecting interface cables. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. Close the connector cover when the connector is not in
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    to transfer photographs (for more information on using Nikon Transfer, select Nikon Transfer help from the Nikon Transfer Help menu). Start Transfer button 6 Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable when transfer ends. Nikon Transfer will close automatically when transfer is complete
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    sure the EN-EL9a battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5 power connector. When taking photographs to be printed via direct USB connection in P, S, A, and M modes, set Color space to sRGB (0 121). Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable
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    in on the current frame (0 99; press K to exit zoom). To view six pictures at a time, press the W button. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press X to display the highlighted picture full frame. 2 Display printing options. Press J to display PictBridge printing options. Q 3 Adjust
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    press J to select and return to previous menu. Only options supported by current printer will be displayed. Menu shown at right will be displayed. Press 1 or 3 to choose Printer default (print using current printer settings), Print time stamp (print time and date of recording on photo), or No time
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    of all the pictures taken on a selected date. • Print (DPOF): Print an existing print order created with the Print set (DPOF) option in the playback menu (0 114). The current print order will be displayed in Step 3. To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card, select Index print
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    Select pictures or choose a date. If you chose Print select or Print (DPOF) in Step 2, use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To display the current picture full screen, press and hold the X button. To select the current picture for printing, press the W button and
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    select and return to previous menu. Menu of time stamp options will be displayed (0 109; options not supported by Time current printer are not listed). Press 1 or 3 to choose Printer default (print at stamp current printer settings), Print time stamp (print time and date of recording on photo
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    in Step 2 of "Printing Multiple Pictures" (0 110). Note that if the memory card contains more than 256 pictures, only the first 256 images will be printed. 1 Select Index print. Selecting Index print in the PictBridge menu (0 110) displays the images on the memory card as shown at right. 2 Display
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    ? and press J. 2 Select pictures. Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To display the current picture in full screen, press and hold the X button. To select the current picture for printing, press the W button and press 1. The picture will be marked with
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    imprint options are not supported when printing via direct USB connection; to print the date of recording on photographs in the current print order, use the PictBridge Time stamp option. The Print set (DPOF) option can not be used if there is not enough space on the memory card to store the print
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    that used in the TV. 1 Turn the camera off. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the video cable. 2 Connect the video cable as shown. Connect to video device 3 Tune the television to the video channel. Connect to camera 4 Q Turn the camera on and press the K button
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    Folder G button ➜ D playback menu Choose a folder for playback: Option Description o Only photos in the folder currently selected for Active folder in the setup menu are displayed during playback. This option is selected automatically when a photo is Current taken. If a memory card is
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    the K button. Rotate Tall G button ➜ D playback menu Choose whether to rotate "tall" (portrait-orientation) pictures for display during playback. Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images are not rotated automatically during image review
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    Select Yes to reset shooting menu settings. A Reset Shooting Options Selecting Yes for Reset shooting options also restores Picture Control settings to their i default values (0 88) and resets the following: Option Focus point * Flexible program AE-L/AF-L button hold Default 0 Center 46 Off
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    ISO Sensitivity Settings Adjust ISO sensitivity (0 62). G button ➜ C shooting menu ❚❚ Auto ISO Sensitivity If Off is selected using the Max. sensitivity option in the Auto ISO sensitivity menu (choose lower values to prevent noise; the minimum value for auto ISO sensitivity is automatically set to
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    in a digital image file. The sRGB color space is widely used, while the Adobe RGB color space is typically used in publishing and commercial printing. sRGB is recommended when taking photographs that will be printed without modification or viewed in applications that do not support color management
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    , the AF-assist illuminator will not light to assist the focus operation. The camera may not be able to focus using autofocus when lighting is poor. AF-assist illuminator A See Also See page 161 for restrictions on the lenses that can be used with AF assist. See page 176 for i the shooting modes
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    from TTL and Manual. A Flash Control The following types of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is used in combination with the built-in flash or optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400 flash units (0 58, 162). i • i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Flash output is adjusted
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    No memory card? Date imprint Active folder Eye-Fi upload 3 Firmware version Default 0 - 129 Normal 130 10 s 131 5 min. 131 On 131 Off Off 132 Off 133 Self-timer 134 AE/AF lock 135 Off 135 Release locked 136 Off 136 - 138 Enable 139 - 139 1 Not available when battery is
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    menu all settings except Video mode, Time zone and date, Language, and Active folder to the defaults listed on page 124. LCD Brightness G button ➜ B setup menu The LCD brightness menu contains the following options: • LCD brightness: The menu information display will be used. Highlight Auto/scene
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    mode 44 10 Release mode 53 11 ISO sensitivity 62 12 White balance 80 13 Image size 52 14 Image quality 50 15 Picture Control 87 16 Auto-area AF indicator.........45 3D-tracking indicator ...........45 Focus point 46 17 Eye-Fi connection indicator 139 18 Battery indicator 25 20 Number
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    the R button. Video Mode G button ➜ B setup menu When connecting the camera to a television or VCR, be sure the camera video mode matches the device video standard (NTSC or PAL). Time Zone and Date G button ➜ B setup menu Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order
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    95). • Done: Save changes and return to the setup menu. • Input comment: Input a comment as described on page lens pointing up or down. D Auto Image Rotation g In continuous release mode (0 53), the orientation recorded for the first shot applies to all photographs in the same burst, even if camera
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    Dust off Ref Photo G button ➜ B setup menu Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 (available separately; for more information, see the Capture NX 2 manual). Dust off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera. A lens with a focal length of at
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    can not be viewed using computer imaging software. A grid pattern is displayed when reference images are viewed on the camera. Auto off Timers G button ➜ B setup menu This option determines how long the monitor remains on if no operations are performed during menu display and playback (Playback
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    from the remote before cancelling delayed or quick-response remote mode and restoring single-frame or continuous mode (0 56). Choose shorter times for longer battery life. Beep G button ➜ B setup menu If On is selected, a beep will sound when the camera focuses in single-servo AF (AF-S or when
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    Options G button ➜ B setup menu Display a framing grid in the viewfinder or choose whether the exposure indicator in the viewfinder can be used as a focusing aid in manual focus mode. ❚❚ Viewfinder Grid Choose On to display on-demand grid lines in the viewfinder for reference when composing
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    Sequence G button ➜ B setup menu When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is
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    Buttons G button ➜ B setup menu Choose the roles played by the E/Fn and AE-L/AF-L buttons. ❚❚ E/Fn Button Choose the role played by the Fn (E) button. Fn (E) button Option Description E Self-timer Press the Fn (E) button to toggle self-timer mode on and off (0 57). I Release mode * Press
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    time or the exposure meters turn off. A AF-ON The AE-L/AF-L button initiates autofocus. The shutter-release button can not be used to focus. ❚❚ AE Lock At the default setting of Off, exposure only locks when the AE-L/ AF-L button is pressed. If On is selected, exposure will also lock when the
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    button is only enabled when a memory card is inserted in the camera. Selecting Enable release allows the shutter to be released when no memory card is inserted, although no pictures will be recorded (they will however be displayed in the monitor in demo mode). Date Imprint G button ➜ B setup menu
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    2, and enter the date. To use the stored date, highlight the slot and press J. To choose a date counter format, highlight Display options and press 2 to display the menu shown at right. Highlight an option and press J. Highlight Done in the date counter menu and press J when settings are complete
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    the O button. Press J to save changes and return to the shooting menu, or press G to exit without creating a new folder or changing the folder name. D Folder Names On the memory card, folder names are preceded by a three-digit folder number assigned automatically by the camera (e.g., 100D3000
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    -Fi cards can be used: Eye-Fi Card, Eye-Fi Home, Eye-Fi Share, and Eye-Fi Explore. Eye-Fi cards are for use only in the country of purchase. Be sure the Eye-Fi card firmware has been updated to the latest version. Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. G button ➜ B setup menu
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    , press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab. G button The retouch menu is used to create trimmed or retouched copies of the photographs on the memory card, and is only available when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera. Option 0 Option 0 i D-Lighting 142 o Image
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    copy: 1 Display a photo full frame (0 91). A Retouch The camera may not be able to display or retouch images created with other devices. 2 Press J to display the retouch menu. A Monitor off Delay The monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected
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    copy the photograph. Red-Eye Correction G button ➜ N retouch menu This option is used to correct "red-eye" caused by the flash buttons or multi selector is pressed; area currently visible u Cancel zoom J in monitor is indicated by yellow border. Press J to cancel zoom. Create copy If the camera
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    crop aspect ratio Use Description X Press the X button to increase the size of the crop. W Press the W button to reduce the 360 Monochrome Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome). G button ➜ N retouch menu Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a
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    Filter Effects G button ➜ N retouch menu Choose from the following filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph. Option Skylight Warm filter Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the picture less blue. The effect can be
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    G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a small copy of the selected picture. The following sizes are available: Option 0 640×480 1 320×240 2 160×120 Description Suited to television playback. Suited to display on Web pages. Suitable for e-mail. The small picture option can be used during full-frame
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    and press 2. 4 Select pictures. Highlight pictures using the multi selector and press the W button to select or deselect. Selected pictures are marked by an icon. To view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button. W button 5 Press J to complete the operation. Press
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    Image Overlay G button ➜ N retouch menu Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than overlays created in an imaging
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    2 and optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing 1 or 3 to set gain for the selected image to values between 0.1 and 2.0. Repeat for + D Image Overlay u The overlay has the same photo info (including date of recording, metering, shutter speed, aperture, shooting mode, exposure compensation,
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    in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. 2 Select a photograph. Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button). Press J to select
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    Quick Retouch G button ➜ N retouch menu G button ➜ N retouch menu Create an outline copy of a photographs to use as button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point. To Press Description Choose area in focus
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    Movie G button ➜ N retouch menu Selecting Stop-motion movie from the retouch menu displays the menu shown in Step 1. Follow the steps below to create a stop-motion movie from photographs taken with the camera. 1 Choose the frame size. Highlight Frame size and press 2 to display a menu of frame
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    . Press 4 and 2 to highlight a photo, W to remove the L icon. Pictures from which the L has been removed will be removed from the movie when you press . • Cancel: Exit without making further changes. 7 Save the movie. The menu shown at right will be displayed; highlight Save and press J to save the
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    stop-motion movies, select the Stop-motion movie option in the playback menu (0 117). A list of existing stop-motion movies will be displayed; press 4 and 2 to highlight a movie and press J to begin playback. The following operations can be performed while playback is in progress: To Start/pause
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    if the J button is pressed to display the retouch menu when a copy or original is played back full frame. 1 Select a picture. Select a retouched copy. To view the highlighted picture full frame, press and hold the X button. If the copy was created from two images using Image overlay, press 1 or
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    settings menu, press G and select the m (recent settings) tab. G button The recent settings menu lists the twenty most recently used settings. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select. A Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu To remove an item from the recent settings menu
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    w 156
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    available with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only; autofocus is not supported with other autofocus (AF) lenses. IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used. The features available with compatible CPU lenses are listed below: Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory MF (with electronic Auto and scene
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    identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens A Lens f-number The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the
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    release. Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens aperture ring and the camera metering system, i-TTL flash control, and other features requiring a CPU lens can not be used. Some non-CPU lenses can not be used; see "Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses," below. Camera setting Focus
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    shadows. The flash has a minimum range of 60 cm and can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. The flash may be unable to light the entire subject with the following lenses at ranges less than those given below: Lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G
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    of a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that of the D3000. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D3000 in 35mm format can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the lens by about 1.5. Picture size (35mm format) (36 × 24 mm) Lens Picture diagonal Picture size (D3000) (23
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    Accessories Use only Nikon flash units. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash. Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service
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    or when selected with flash unit. 4 Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR is used with spot metering. 5 Selected with flash unit. 6 Auto aperture (AA) is used regardless of mode selected with flash unit. 7 Can be selected with camera. A Guide Number To calculate the range of the flash at full
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    ED lenses only. 4 Available when camera is used to select flash mode. D Notes on Optional Flash Units Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D3000 is not included in the "digital SLR
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    106-135 mm • SB-800, SB-600 and SU-800: With 24-105 mm AF lenses, AFassist illumination is not available with the focus points shown in gray. With other flash units, the camera AF-assist illuminator is used for AF-assist illumination and red-eye reduction. 24-34 mm 35-105 mm n 165
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    , the following accessories were available for the D3000. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (0 14-15): Additional EN-EL9a batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. The EN-EL9a can be recharged using an MH-23 quick charger. EN-EL9 batteries can also be
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    on supported operating systems. Body Cap BF-1A: The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and low-pass filter free of dust when a lens is not in place. Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (0 55): Use as a remote shutter release for self-portraits or to prevent blur caused by camera shake
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    an optional power connector and AC adapter. 1 Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber (q) and power connector (w) covers. 2 Insert the EP-5 power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the correct orientation. 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. Position the power connector cable so that it
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    or malfunction. Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon service representative once every one to
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    The image sensor that acts as the camera's picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in photographs, you can clean the filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu. The filter can be cleaned at
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    . Automatic image sensor cleaning off. D Image Sensor Cleaning Using camera controls interrupts image sensor cleaning. Image sensor cleaning may not removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (0 172) or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative
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    pass filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (0 170), the filter can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. 1 Charge
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    blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter. 8 Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cap. A Use a Reliable Power Source The shutter
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    . These actions could scratch, deform, or tear the curtain. Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If the product will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant
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    due caution when handling the battery. Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat. After removing the battery from the camera, be sure to replace the terminal cover. Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 194
    be restored with Reset shooting options (0 119). Shooting menu ijklpmno P S A M Set Picture Control Image quality Image size White balance ISO sensitivity settings Active D-Lighting Color space Noise reduction Release mode Focus mode AF-area mode
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 195
    Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 4 GB Lexar Media Professional 133× card at different image quality and size settings. Image quality Image size File size 1 No. of images 1 Buffer capacity 2 NEF (RAW)+ JPEG basic 3 L
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 196
    Aperture Exposure Program The exposure program for programmed auto is shown in the following graph: F (lens focal length) ≤ 55 mm 55 mm < F ≤ 135 mm 135 mm < F Shutter speed The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with ISO sensitivity; the above
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 197
    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Display Viewfinder is out of focus: Adjust viewfinder focus or use optional eyepiece correction lenses (0 23, 166). Viewfinder is dark:
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 198
    takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders. Shutter-release disabled: • Memory card is locked, full, or not inserted (0 20, 22, 26). • Built-in flash is charging (0 29). • Camera is not in focus (0 28). • CPU lens with aperture ring attached but aperture not locked at highest f-number (0 157
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 199
    sensor cleaning (0 170). Date is not imprinted on photos: Image quality set to NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG basic (0 51, 136). Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available in all modes. Shooting (P, S, A, M) Shutter-release disabled: • Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial to
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 200
    can not be used with photographs taken before image sensor cleaning is performed (0 129). Miscellaneous Date of recording is not correct: Set camera clock (0 19, 127). Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available at certain combinations of settings or when no memory card is inserted
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 201
    Complete operation and turn camera off immediately. - End cleaning and turn camera off and recharge or replace battery. 173 Clock not set. - Set camera clock. 19, 127 No memory card. S Turn camera off and confirm that card is correctly inserted. 20 Memory card is locked. ( Memory card is
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 202
    Solution 0 This card is not formatted. T Format card or turn camera off and insert new Format card? (blinks) memory card. 21 • Reduce quality or size. 50 Card is full j • Delete photographs. (blinks) 33, 101 • Insert new memory card. 20 - ● Camera can not focus using autofocus. Change
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 203
    -authorized service representative. - a Nikon-authorized service representative. Folder contains no images. - Folder selected for playback contains no images. Insert another memory card or select a different folder. 20, 117 File does not contain image File has been created or modified using
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 204
    Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D3000 Digital Camera Type Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) Effective picture angle Approx. 1.5 × lens focal length (Nikon DX format) Effective pixels Effective pixels 10.2 million Image sensor Image sensor 23.6 ×
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 205
    with shutter at 1/200 s or slower Release Release mode Frame advance rate Self-timer 8 (single frame), I (continuous), E (self-timer), " (delayed remote), # (quick-response remote) Up to 3 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster, and other settings at default values) Can be
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 206
    Auto flash with auto pop-up P, S, A, M: Manual pop-up with button release Guide Number Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F) Flash control • TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 420-pixel RGB sensor are available with built
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 207
    without battery, memory card, or body cap Operating environment Temperature 0-40 °C (+32-104 °F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F). • Nikon reserves
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 208
    MH-23 quick charger Rated input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) Rated output DC 8.4 V/900 mA Supported batteries Nikon EN-EL9a or EN-EL9 rechargeable Li-ion battery Charging time Approx. 1 hour and 40 minutes (EN-EL9a) or 1 hour and 30 minutes (EN-EL9) when battery is fully discharged Operating
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 209
    Type G-type AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR lens with built-in CPU and Nikon bayonet mount Supported cameras Nikon digital SLR cameras (DX format) Focal length 18-55 mm Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 Construction 11 elements in 8 groups (including 1 aspherical element) Picture angle 76 °-28 ° 50 ´ Focal
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 210
    widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.21: The D3000 supports Exif
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 211
    the condition of the battery, temperature, and how the camera is used. Sample figures for EN-EL9a (1080 mAh) batteries are given below. • Single-frame release mode (CIPA standard 1): Approximately 550 shots • Continuous release mode (Nikon standard 2): Approximately 2000 shots 1 Measured at 23 °C/73
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 212
    31 o (Night portrait 31 P (Programmed auto 68 S (Shutter-priority auto 69 A (Aperture-priority auto 70 M (Manual 71 g (Guide 35 U (flexible program 68 m (White balance 80 L (Preset manual 83 8 (Single frame 53 I (Continuous 53 E (Self-timer 53, 55, 131 " (Delayed remote 53, 55 # (Quick
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 213
    16 N NEF 50 NEF (RAW 50, 105, 149 NEF (RAW) processing 149 Neutral (Set Picture Control)...... 87 Nikon Transfer 105, 106 No memory card 136 Noise reduction 122 Non-CPU lens 159 Number of shots 193 O Optional flash 123 Overview data 96 P Page size (PictBridge) ........108, 112 Photo
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 214
    74 sRGB 121 Standard (Set Picture Control)... 87 Standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR 123 Start printing (PictBridge)109, 112 Stop-motion movie 151, 153 T Television 116 Thumbnail playback 97 Time 72 Time stamp (PictBridge) .. 109, 112 Time zone 18, 127 Time zone and date 18, 127 Timer
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 215
  • Nikon D3000 | D3000 User's Manual - Page 216
    No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Printed in Hong Kong SB9G01(11) 6MB07111-01
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