Nikon D3s Body Only User Manual

Nikon D3s Body Only - D3S 12.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera Manual

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    DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En
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    iv Troubleshooting ➜ pp. 407-413 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find the solution here. A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in "For Your Safety" (pg. xviii). Digitutor Digitutor, a series of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is available
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    Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera. Memory cards are sold separately. ❏ D3X digital camera (pg. 3) ❏ BF-1A body cap (pp. 4, 391) ❏ BS-2 accessory shoe cover (pg. 3) ❏ EN-EL4a rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover (pp. 32, 34) ❏ MH-22 quick charger with
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    used: D This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. A This icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the camera names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks
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    X Introduction s Tutorial d Image Recording Options N Focus k Release Mode S ISO Sensitivity Z Exposure r White Balance J Image Enhancement l Flash Photography t Other Shooting Options I More About Playback e Voice Memos Q Connections U Menu Guide n Technical Notes iii
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    Image area How do I take high-quality NEF (RAW) photos? 14-bit NEF (RAW) How do I record photographs using two memory cards? Slot 2 Can I use 308 361 ❚❚ Camera Setup Question How do I focus the viewfinder? How do I keep the monitor from turning off? How do I keep the shutter speed and
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    the menus in a different language? Can I save menu settings for use on a different D3X camera? Key phrase World time LCD brightness Two-button reset Reset How much charge does the battery have left? Battery level How do I get more information about the battery? Battery info See page 31 26
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    ? remaining How do I take bigger photographs? How can I get more photos on the Image quality and size memory card? Can I control how the camera focuses? Autofocus How do I take a lot of photographs quickly? Release mode Can I change the frame advance rate? Shooting speed Can I shoot a self
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    Key phrase See page Can I set both shutter speed and aperture Exposure mode h manually? (manual) 120 Can I make photos brighter view my photographs on the camera? Can I view more information about photos? Why do parts of my photos blink? Key phrase Camera playback See page 226 Photo
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    photos from accidental deletion? Protect Can I hide selected photos? Hide image How do I tell if parts of my photos may be Display mode: overexposed? highlights How do I tell where the camera focused? Display mode: focus point Can I view photos as they are taken? Image review Can I record
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    prints? Print set (DPOF) See page 274 276 256 262 263 266, 270 272 ❚❚ Optional Accessories Question What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use? What lenses can I use? What AC adapters, remote cords, and viewfinder accessories are available for my camera? What memory cards can I use? What
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    14 The Command Dials 16 Quick Start Guide 23 Tutorial 25 Camera Menus 26 Using Camera Menus 28 Help ...31 First Steps 32 Charge the Battery 32 Insert the Battery 34 Attach a Lens 37 Basic Setup 39 Insert a Memory Card 42 Formatting Memory Cards 45 Adjust Viewfinder Focus 47 Basic
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    57 Deleting Unwanted Photographs 58 Image Recording Options 59 Image Area 60 Image Quality 66 Image Size 70 Slot 2 ...72 Focus 73 Focus Mode 74 AF-Area Mode 76 Focus Point Selection 78 Focus Lock 80 Manual Focus 83 Release Mode 85 Choosing a Release Mode 86 Continuous Mode 88
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    Programmed Auto 114 f: Shutter-Priority Auto 116 g: Aperture-Priority Auto 118 h: Manual 120 Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock Manual 148 Image Enhancement 161 Picture Controls 162 Creating Custom Picture Controls 170 Active D-Lighting 181 Color Space 183 Flash Photography 185 The Nikon
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    Default Settings 204 Multiple Exposure 206 Interval Timer Photography 211 Non-CPU Lenses 218 Using a GPS Unit 221 More About Playback 225 Full-Frame Playback 226 Photo Information 229 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback 241 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 243 Protecting
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    282 Copy Image(s 283 Image Review 287 After Delete 287 Rotate Tall 287 Slide Show 288 Print Set (DPOF 289 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 290 Shooting Menu Bank 291 Reset Shooting Menu 293 Active Folder 293 File Naming 296 Slot 2 296 Image Quality 296 Image Size 297 Image Area
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    Release 321 d4: File Number Sequence 322 d5: Control Panel/Viewfinder 323 d6: Shooting Info Display 324 d7: LCD Illumination 325 d8: Exposure Delay Mode 325 e: Bracketing/Flash 326 e1: Flash Sync Speed 326 e2: Flash Shutter Speed 327 e3: Modeling Flash 327 e4: Auto Bracketing Set
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    Command Dials 341 f8: Release Button to Use Dial 343 f9: No Memory Card 344 f10: Reverse Indicators 345 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 346 Format Memory Card 347 LCD Brightness 347 Lock Mirror up for Cleaning 347 Video Mode 348 HDMI 348 World Time 349 Language 349 Image Comment 350 Auto
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    387 Caring for the Camera 395 Storage 395 Cleaning 395 Replacing the Focusing Screen 396 Replacing the Clock Battery 398 The Low-Pass Filter 400 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 403 Troubleshooting 407 Error Messages 414 Appendix 421 Specifications 431 Index...442 xvii
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    instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: A This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using this Nikon
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    following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. • Use only CR1616 lithium batteries to replace the clock battery. Using another type of battery could cause an explosion. Dispose of used batteries as directed. • Do not
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    become exposed, take the power cable to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe this precaution could use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals
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    . These limits are designed to provide D3X reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
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    apply only to users in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with this images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available
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    the highest standards and include complex 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
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    updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://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
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    XIntroduction X This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts. Overview pg. 2 Getting to Know the Camera pg. 3 Camera Body pg. 3 The Top Control Panel pg. 8 The Rear Control Panel pg. 10 The Viewfinder Display pg. 12 The
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    reflex (SLR) X digital camera. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the camera, and keep them where they will be read by all those who use the product. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with
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    to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body 1 D (bracketing) 11 Shutter-release button ...... 55, 56 button 131, 135, 328 12 E (exposure compensation) 2 Release mode dial button 128 lock release 87 13 Eyelet for camera strap 5 3 Release mode dial 87 14 I (exposure mode
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    , 264 8 Lens release button 38 9 Connector cover 274, 276 10 USB connector 258, 264 11 DC-IN connector for optional AC adapter EH-6......387 12 Audio/video (A/V) connector 274 13 HDMI connector 276 14 Focus-mode selector.......... 74, 83 15 Battery-cover latch 34 16 Battery-chamber cover 34
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    Fn button 64, 199, 333 8 Mounting index 37 4 Sub-command dial for 9 Lens mount 84 vertical shooting 16 10 Tripod socket 5 Shutter-release button for vertical shooting 54 ❚❚ Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below. 5
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    Camera Body (Continued) X 1 Viewfinder eyepiece 47 2 Eyepiece shutter lever 47 3 O (delete) button 58, 245 Q (format) button 45 4 K (playback) button ....... 57, 226 5 Monitor 57, 90, 226 6 G (menu) button.......... 26, 277 7 N (thumbnail/playback zoom) button 242, 243 8 L (protect) button
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    X 1 Viewfinder 47 9 Card slot cover release button 2 A (AE/AF lock) button (under cover 42 80, 81, 340 10 B (AF-ON) -area mode selector 76 6 Focus selector lock 78 13 Main command dial for 7 Memory card access lamp....43, 56 vertical shooting 16 8 Memory card slot cover ..... 42, 44 7
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    non-CPU lenses 220 ISO sensitivity 104 2 Shutter-speed lock icon......... 123 3 Flexible program indicator ... 115 4 Exposure mode 112 5 Flash mode 194 6 Shooting menu bank 291 7 Custom settings bank 304 8 Memory card indicator (slot 1 42, 45 9 Memory card indicator (slot 2 42, 45 10 Number
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    29 13 Battery indicator 48 24 Image comment indicator ....350 14 Frame count 49 25 "Beep" indicator 320 Preset white balance 26 Exposure compensation recording indicator 151 indicator 128 Manual lens number 220 27 Exposure and flash bracketing 15 "K" (appears when memory indicator 131
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    ), allowing the displays to be read in the dark. After the power switch is released, the illuminators will remain lit for six seconds (at default settings) while the exposure meters are active or until the shutter is released or the power switch is rotated to the D position again. 10 Power switch
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    exposures 49 4 ISO sensitivity indicator ......... 104 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 106 Color temperature X indicator 147 7 Memory card slot indicators... 72 5 ISO sensitivity 104 Image quality 67 ISO sensitivity (high/low gain) 8 White-balance bracketing 105 indicator 135 Number of
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    311 Spot metering targets 110 4 Focus indicator 55, 84 5 Metering 110 6 Autoexposure (AE) lock ......... 125 7 Exposure mode 112 8 Shutter speed lock icon..........123 9 Shutter-speed 116, 120 10 Aperture lock icon 124 11 Aperture (f-number)...... 118, 120 Aperture (number of stops 119, 385
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    PC mode indicator 259 indicator 131 15 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 49 * Displayed when an optional indicator lights when the flash is charged. D No Battery When the battery is totally exhausted or no battery is inserted, the display in the viewfinder will dim.
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    when the R button is pressed. R button To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button again or press the shutter-release button halfway. At default settings, the monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for about 20 seconds. 1 23 4 56 7 8 16 15
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    Flash mode 194 3 Shutter-speed lock icon......... 123 18 Clock battery indicator ....41, 398 X 4 Shutter speed 116, 120 19 Manual lens number 220 AF-area mode indicator 77 12 Memory card indicator 3D-tracking indicator.......77, 308 (slot 2 42, 45 36 Image area indicator 61 13 Memory card
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    The Command Dials The main- and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings. X Fn button BKT button M button F button Sub-command dial E button I button Main command dial ISO button QUAL button WB button 16
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    or QUAL button and rotate the command dials. Choose an image area (pg. X 64)* + Fn button Main command dial Shooting information display * The DX format image area is automatically selected when a DX lens is attached. Set image quality (pg. 67) + QUAL button Main command dial Rear control
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    the exposure mode. X Choose the exposure mode (pg. 113) + I button Main command dial Top control panel Use the command dials to adjust exposure. Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (exposure mode e; pg. 115) SHOOT CUSTOM Exposure mode e + Main command dial SHOOT CUSTOM Top
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    Set exposure compensation (pg. 128) + X E button Main command dial Top control panel Shutter speed lock (exposure mode f or h; pg. 123) Aperture lock (exposure mode g or h; pg. 124) + F button SHOOT CUSTOM Main command dial Top control panel + F button Sub-
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    -command dial Top control panel ❚❚ White Balance Press the WB button and rotate the command dials. Choose a white balance setting (pg. 141) + Fine-tune white balance (pg. 146), set color temperature (pg. 147), or choose a white balance preset (pg. 158) WB button Main command dial Rear control
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    Fn Button Depending on the option selected for Custom Setting f4 ([Assign FUNC. button], pg. 333), the Fn button and command dials can be used to select from FX, DX, and 5 : 4 image areas, toggle between FX and DX image areas, select shutter speed and aperture in steps of 1 EV, choose prespecified
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    Accessory Shoe Cover The supplied BS-2 accessory shoe cover can be used to protect the X accessory shoe or to prevent light reflected from the metal parts of the shoe from appearing in photographs. The BS-2 attaches to the camera accessory shoe as shown at right. To remove the accessory shoe cover
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    for a quick start with the D3X. 1 Charge the battery (pg. 32). X 2 Insert the battery (pg. 34). 3 Attach a lens (pg. 37). 4 Insert a memory card (pg. 42). Back Mounting index 5 Turn the camera on (pg. 48). For information on choosing a language and setting the time and date, see page 39. See
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    6 Check camera settings (pp. 48, 51). Exposure X mode Battery level Image size White balance SHOOT CUSTOM Number of exposures Frame remaining count Top control panel ISO sensitivity Image quality Rear control panel 7 Select single-servo autofocus (pg. 53, 74). Rotate the focus-mode
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    first pictures and play them back. Camera Menus pg. 26 Using Camera Menus pg. 28 Help ...pg. 31 First Steps pg. 32 Charge the Battery pg. 32 Insert the Battery pg. 34 Attach a Lens pg. 37 Basic Setup pg. 39 Insert a Memory Card pg. 42 Formatting Memory Cards pg. 45 Adjust Viewfinder Focus
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    Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. s G button Tabs Choose from playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, retouch, and My menus (see following page). Slider shows position in current menu. Q If "Q" icon
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    The following menus are available: Menu Description D Playback Adjust playback settings and manage photos (pg. 278). C Shooting Adjust shooting settings (pg. 290). s A Custom Settings Personalize camera settings (pg. 302). B Setup Format memory cards and perform basic camera setup (pg. 346
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    Using Camera Menus ❚❚ Menu Controls The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the menus. s Move cursor up Select highlighted item Cancel and return to previous menu Select highlighted item or display submenu Move cursor down J
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    3 Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu. s 4 Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu. 5 Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item. 6 Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. 7
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    gray are not currently available. • While pressing 2 or the center of the multi selector generally has the same effect as pressing J, there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J. • To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway (pg
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    Help If a Q icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the L (Q) button. A description of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed while the button s is pressed. Press 1 or 3 to scroll through the display. L button 31
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    First Steps Charge the Battery The D3X is powered by an EN-EL4a rechargeable Li-ion battery s (supplied). The EN-EL4a is not fully charged at shipment. To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-22 quick charger before use. About two hours and twenty-five minutes are required
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    lamps s Charge lamps (green) Guide Insert the battery (terminals first), aligning the end of the battery with the guide and then sliding the battery in the direction indicated until it clicks into place. The chamber lamp and charge lamps will blink while the battery charges: Charge state Less
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    prevent dust from accumulating inside the battery chamber when the battery is not inserted, slide the battery release in the direction indicated by the arrow (4), remove the BL-4 from the battery, and replace it on the camera. The BL-1 battery-chamber cover for D2-series cameras can not be used. 34
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    is securely latched. A EN-EL4a Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries The supplied EN-EL4a shares information with compatible devices, enabling the camera to show battery charge state in six levels (pg. 48). The [Battery info] option in the setup menu details battery charge, battery life, and the number of
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    life indicator in the [Battery info] display may show a temporary decrease. The battery may be hot immediately after use. Wait for the battery to cool before recharging. Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Unplug when not in use. A Compatible Batteries The camera can also be used with EN
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    the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount. Being careful not to press the lensrelease button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place. Mounting index If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/ A (autofocus with manual
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    the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. s D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (pg. 384), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). See the lens manual for details. A Lens An AF Nikkor 85 mm f/1.4D lens is used in this
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    time menus are displayed. Choose a language and set the time and date. 1 Turn the camera on. Power switch s 2 Select [Language]. Press G to display the camera menus, then select [Language] in the setup menu. For information on using menus, see "Using Camera Menus" (pg. 28). G button 3 Select
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    World time]. Select [World time] and press 2. s 5 Set time zone. A time-zone selection dialog will be displayed. time is in effect in the local time zone, press 1 to highlight [On] and press J. 7 Set the date and time. The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Press 4 or 2 to select an item,
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    the camera is used, check that clock settings (including time zone and daylight saving time) are correct. The icon will stop flashing when the J button is pressed to exit the menu. A The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by a separate, non-rechargeable CR1616 lithium battery with a life of
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    Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. 2 Open the card slot cover. Open the door protecting the card-slot cover release button (q) and press the release button (w) to open the card slot (e). A Memory Card Slots Slot 1 is for the main card; the card in slot 2 plays
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    and the green access lamp Rear label will light briefly. D Inserting Memory Cards Insert the memory card terminals first. Inserting the card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. Check to be sure that the card is in the correct orientation. Direction of insertion 4 Close
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    pressing the eject button. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera or memory card. D Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. • Memory cards that have been formatted in a computer or other device must be
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    seconds. I button A blinking C will appear in the shutter-speed displays in the viewfinder and top control panel. If two memory cards are inserted, the SHOOT main command dial can be used to select the card to be formatted; check that the correct card is selected in the top control panel before
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    panel and viewfinder will show S. If the camera is turned off with a charged EN-EL4a battery and no memory card inserted, S will be displayed in the top control panel. A See Also See page 347 for information on formatting memory cards using the [Format memory card] option in the setup menu. 46
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    s Remove the lens cap, turn the camera on, and pull the diopter adjustment knob available separately; pg. 389) can be used to further adjust viewfinder diopter. Before attaching a diopter-adjustment viewfinder lens, remove the DK-17 viewfinder eyepiece by closing the viewfinder shutter to release
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    Viewfinder Description L - Battery fully charged. K - J - Battery partially discharged. I - H d Low battery. Prepare to charge battery or ready spare battery. H d Shutter release disabled. Charge or (blinks) (blinks) exchange battery. * No icon displayed when camera is powered by
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    . You may be able to take additional pictures at lower image quality or size settings. A Large-Capacity Memory Cards When enough memory remains on the memory card to record a thousand or more pictures at current settings, the number of exposures remaining will be shown in thousands, rounded
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    length of time before the exposure meters turn off automatically can be adjusted using Custom Setting c2 ([Auto meter-off delay], pg. 318). A Camera Off Display If the camera is turned off with a battery and memory card inserted, the frame count and number of exposures remaining will be displayed
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    Adjust Camera Settings This tutorial describes how to take photos at default settings. 1 Check camera settings. Exposure mode Image size White balance s SHOOT CUSTOM Top control panel ISO sensitivity Image quality Rear control panel Default settings are listed below. Option Default
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    At this setting, the camera will take one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed. Release mode dial 4 Choose single-point AF. AF-area mode Rotate the AF-area mode selector selector until it clicks into place pointing to K (single-point AF). At this setting, the user can
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    selector Rotate the focus-mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to S (single-servo autofocus). At this setting, the s camera will automatically focus on the subject in the selected focus point when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Pictures can only be taken when the
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    s lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep you upper body stable. When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, unlock the shutter-release button for vertical shooting (pg. 5) and hold the camera as shown at right. For information
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    and subject. 4 Focus point is behind subject. 24 Camera unable to focus on subject in focus (blinks) point using autofocus. While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus will lock and the number of exposures that can be stored in the memory buffer ("t"; pg. 88) will be shown in
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    cover will light. Do not eject the memory card, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out. A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take
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    right. 1/10 N I KON D3X 1/ 125, F5. 6 100 85mm 0. 0 AUTO 0, 0 100NCD3X DSC_0001. JPG NORMAL 15/12/2008 10: 15: 00 6048x4032 To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. A Image Review When [On] is selected for [Image review] in the playback menu
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    will be displayed. O button Press the O button again to delete the image and return to playback. To exit without deleting the picture, press K. A [Delete] To delete multiple images or to delete images from the second of two memory cards, use the [Delete] option in the playback menu (pg. 281). 58
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    dImage Recording Options d This section describes how to choose image area, quality, and size and how to choose the role played by memory card slot 2. Image Area pg. 60 Image Quality pg. 66 Image Size pg. 70 Slot 2 pg. 72 59
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    The camera's FX format (35.9 × 24.0 mm) image sensor can be used to record pictures with an image area (picture angle) equivalent to a 35mm (135) format film camera. Image area is selected using the d [Image area] option in the shooting menu. At the default setting of [Auto DX crop], the camera will
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    for [Auto DX crop] (pg. 63). Option Description Images are recorded in FX format using the full area of the image sensor (35.9 × 24.0 mm), c FX format (36x24) producing a picture angle equivalent to a Nikkor lens on a 35mm format camera. The d edges of pictures taken with DX format lenses
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    DX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and have a smaller picture angle than lenses for 35mm format cameras. If [Auto DX crop] is off and [FX format (36 × 24)] or [5 :4 (30 × 24)] is selected for [Image area] when a DX lens is attached, the edges of the image may be eclipsed. This may
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    area can be set using the [Image area] option in the shooting menu or (at default settings) by pressing the Fn button and rotating a command dial. ❚❚ The Image Area Menu 1 Select [Image area]. Highlight [Image area] in the shooting menu (pg. 290) and d press 2. 2 Choose an option. Highlight
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    FX format is displayed as "36 × 24", DX format as "24 × 16", and 5 : 4 as "30 × 24". Main command dial A Information Display (pg. 14) The current image area selection can be viewed by pressing the R button to display shooting information in the monitor. c is displayed when [FX format (36 × 24)] is
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    area when a DX lens is attached and [Auto DX crop] is on. A The Fn, Depth-of-Field Preview, and AE-L/AF-L Buttons Changes to image area settings can be made using the Fn button (the default setting, see Custom Setting f4, [Assign FUNC. button], pg. 333), the depth-of-field preview button (Custom
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    Image Quality The camera supports the following image quality options. Option File type Description Raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory card in Nikon Electronic d NEF (RAW) Format (NEF). Use with images that will be transferred to a computer for printing or NEF
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    )+JPEG If only one memory card is used, only the JPEG image will be displayed when photographs taken at [NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine], [NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal], or [NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic] are viewed on the camera. Deleting the JPEG image deletes the NEF (RAW) copy. If two memory cards are inserted and
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    the shooting menu offers the following options for JPEG images: Option Description Size priority O (default) Images are compressed to produce relatively uniform file size. Quality varies with scene recorded. dP Optimal quality Optimal image quality. File size varies with scene recorded. 68
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    by about 20-40% (default) with no effect on image quality. NEF images are compressed using a non- d O Compressed reversible algorithm, reducing file size by about 40-55% with almost no effect on image quality. Uncompressed NEF images are not compressed. ❚❚ The NEF (RAW) Recording Menu: NEF
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    as printer resolution increases. A NEF (RAW) Images Note that the option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. When opened in software such as ViewNX (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately), NEF (RAW) images have the dimensions given for large (L-size
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    size can be set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the sub-command dial until the desired option is displayed in the rear control panel. QUAL button Sub-command dial d Rear control panel A The Image Size Menu Image size can also be adjusted using the [Image size] option in the shooting
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    JPEG Slot 2 When the above options are selected, the shutter-release will be disabled when either of the memory cards is full. The viewfinder and top control panel show the number of exposures remaining on the card with the least amount of available memory. Voice memos (pg. 250) are appended to the
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    NFocus - Controlling How the Camera Focuses This section describes the options that control how your camera focuses. N Focus Mode pg. 74 AF-Area Mode pg. 76 Focus Point Selection pg. 78 Focus Lock pg. 80 Manual Focus pg. 83 73
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    focus-mode selector on the front of the camera. There are two autofocus (AF) modes, in which the camera focuses automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and one manual focus mode, in which focus must N be adjusted manually using the focusing ring on the lens: Option
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    selection], pg. 305). For information on using release priority in single-servo AF, see Custom Setting a2 ([AF-S priority selection], pg. 306). For information on preventing the camera from focusing when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, see Custom Setting a5 ([AF activation], pg. 309
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    is selected in autofocus mode (pg. 74). To select the AFarea mode, rotate the AF-area mode selector. The following options are available: N Mode Description K Single-point AF User selects focus point manually; camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only. Use for relatively static
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    Focus Single-point AF is automatically selected when manual focus is used. A See Also For information on the settings available in dynamic-area AF, see Custom Setting a3 ([Dynamic AF area], pg. 307). For information on adjusting how long the camera waits before refocusing when an object moves in
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    -area AF), or automatically (auto-area AF; note that manual focus point detection is not available when auto-area AF is selected). To select the focus point manually: 1 Rotate the focus selector lock to ●. This allows the multi selector to be used to select the focus point. Focus selector lock
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    choosing the number of focus points that can be selected using the multi selector, see Custom Setting a8 ([AF point selection], pg. 311). For information on N choosing the role of the B button for vertical shooting, see Custom Setting a10 ([Vertical AF-ON button], pg. 313). For information on
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    be in a focus point in the final composition. It can also be used when the autofocus system is unable to focus (pg. 82). 1 Focus. N Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to initiate focus. 2 Check that the in-focus indicator (I) appears
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    the photograph and shoot. Focus will remain locked between shots as long as the shutter-release button is kept pressed halfway, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting. Focus will also remain locked between shots while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed
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    listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (●) may be displayed, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus. In these cases, use manual focus (pg. 83) or use focus lock (pg
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    focus is available for Focus-mode lenses that do not support selector autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results (pg. 82). To focus manually, set the focus-mode selector to M and adjust the lens focusing ring until N the image displayed on
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    used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus (the focus point can be selected from any of the 51 focus points). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release the camera, measure from the focal plane mark (E) on the camera body. The
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    Mode - Single Frame, Continuous, Live View, Self-Timer, or Mirror Up Release mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time, in a continuous sequence, with the view through the lens displayed in the monitor, with a timed shutter-release delay, k or with the mirror raised to enhance
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    . CL Continuous low speed While shutter-release button is held down, 1-5 frames per second *. CH While shutter-release button is held down, camera records Continuous up to 5 frames per second * (5-7 fps when [DX format k high speed (24 × 16)] is selected for [Image area]; see page 60). Frame
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    To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting. Release mode dial lock release Release mode dial k 87
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    (pg. 69) is 1.8 fps, or 2.6 fps for DX format. A Buffer Size The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is shown in the exposure-count displays in the viewfinder and top control panel while the SHOOT CUSTOM shutter-release button is pressed
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    battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the memory card. A See Also For information on choosing the maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst, see Custom Setting d3 ([Max. continuous release
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    , in which focus is adjusted based on data from a special focusing sensor. When [Tripod] is selected in live view, however, the camera uses contrast-detect autofocus, in which the camera analyses the data from the image sensor and adjusts focus to produce the greatest contrast. Contrast-detect
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    contains a [Release mode] option, where you can choose from single-frame and continuous release modes (pg. 86). 3 Press the shutter-release button all displayed in the camera monitor instead of the viewfinder (for improved focus, focus on your subject by pressing the shutter-release button halfway,
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    in the bottom right corner of the display. Use the multi selector to scroll within the AF area brackets. 5 Focus. Autofocus (focus mode S or C): Press the shutter-release button halfway or press an B button. The camera will focus normally and set exposure. Note that the mirror will click back
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    recorded. Note that the sound the mirror makes when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway or an B button is pressed can be mistaken for the sound of the shutter, and that pressing the shutter-release button all the way down when the camera is unable to focus in single-servo AF will end live
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    . 4 Frame a picture in the viewfinder. B button Frame a picture in the viewfinder and select a focus point using the multi selector, then press an B button. The camera will focus normally and set exposure. Note that the camera can NOT be focused by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. 94
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    -Detect Autofocus The camera will not continue to adjust focus while an B button is pressed in continuous-servo autofocus mode. In both single-servo and continuous-servo autofocus modes, the shutter can be released even when the camera is not in focus. Manual focus (focus mode M; pg. 83): Use zoom
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    ), or shutter speed is set to A or "p" (flash sync speed). A Remote Cords If the shutter-release button on a remote cord (available separately; see pg. 392) is pressed halfway for over a second in tripod mode, it will activate contrast-detect autofocus. If the remote cord shutter-release button is
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    off while the shutter-release button is pressed. k D Focusing with Contrast-Detect Autofocus Contrast-detect autofocus will take longer than normal (phase-detection) autofocus. In the following situations, the camera may be unable to focus using contrast-detect autofocus: • The camera is not mounted
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    with an aperture ring is attached and [Aperture ring] selected for Custom Setting f7 ([Customize command dials]) > [Aperture setting] (pp. 341-342), live view will not start and the shutter release will be disabled. Select [Sub-command dial] when using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. 98
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    off Shooting info + histogram 1, 2 Framing guides 2 1 Only displayed during exposure preview ( release the K button. Monitor brightness can not be adjusted during exposure preview (pg. 96). A HDMI When the camera is attached to an HDMI video device, the camera monitor will turn off and the video
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    dial to E. Release mode dial 2 Frame the photograph and Focus-mode focus. selector In single-servo autofocus (pg. 74), photographs can only be taken if the in-focus (I) indicator appears in the viewfinder. A Close the Viewfinder Eyepiece Shutter In exposure modes other than manual, close the
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    seconds before the photograph is taken. To turn the self-timer off before a photograph is taken, turn the release mode dial to another setting. k AA In self-timer mode, a shutter speed of A is equivalent to approximately 1/10 s. A See Also For information on changing the timer duration, see Custom
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    Note that autofocus, metering, and framing can not be confirmed in the viewfinder while mirror is raised. 3 Take a picture. Press the shutter-release button all the way down again to take a picture. To prevent blurring caused by camera movement, press the shutter-release button smoothly or use an
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    to Light "ISO sensitivity" is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. This chapter describes how to set ISO sensitivity manually and automatically. Choosing ISO Sensitivity
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    Choosing ISO Sensitivity Manually ISO sensitivity can be set to values between ISO 100 and ISO 1600 in steps equivalent to 1/3 EV. Settings of from about 0.3-1 EV below ISO 100 and 0.3-2 EV above ISO 1600 are also available for special situations. ISO sensitivity can be adjusted by pressing the
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    setting is not available at the new step value, ISO sensitivity will be rounded up to the nearest available setting. S A Hi 0.3-Hi 2 The settings A See Also For information on Custom Setting b1 ([ISO sensitivity step value]), see page 314. For information using the [High ISO NR] option in the
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    s). Slower shutter speeds may be used if optimum exposure can not be achieved at the ISO sensitivity value selected for [Maximum sensitivity]. When [On] is selected, the viewfinder and rear control panel show ISO-AUTO. When sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user, these indicators
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    NR] option in the shooting menu to reduce noise (see page 300). When a flash is used, the value selected for [Minimum shutter speed] is ignored in favor of the option selected for Custom Setting e1 ([Flash sync speed], pg. 326). Foreground subjects may be underexposed in photos taken with a flash
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    S 108
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    - Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure This section describes the options available to control exposure, including metering, exposure mode, exposure lock, exposure compensation, and bracketing. Metering pg. 110 Exposure Mode pg. 112 e: Programmed Auto pg. 114 Z f: Shutter-Priority Auto pg
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    camera sets exposure. The following options are available: Method Description a Recommended in most situations. Camera meters a wide 3D color matrix II area of the frame and sets (if non-CPU Spot lens is used or if auto-area AF is in effect (pg. 76), camera will meter Spot metering area 3
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    Matrix II Metering In matrix metering, exposure is set using a 1005-segment RGB sensor. Use a type G or D lens for results that available when focal length and maximum aperture of non-CPU lens are specified using [Non-CPU lens data] item in setup menu (see page 218; center-weighted metering is used
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    auto (pg. 118) User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for best results. Use to blur background for portraits or bring both foreground and background into focus for landscape shots. h Manual (pg. 120) User controls both shutter speed and aperture. Set shutter speed to "A" for long
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    ISO sensitivity control. For information on using the [Long exp. NR] option in the shooting menu for reducing noise at slow shutter speeds, see page 300. For information on choosing the size of the increments available for shutter speed and aperture, see Custom Setting b2 ([EV steps for exposure
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    optimal exposure 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 aperture. To take photographs in programmed auto: 1 Select exposure mode e. Press the I button and rotate the main command dial
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    in the top control panel. To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the command dial until the asterisk is no longer displayed, choose another mode, or turn the camera off. Z Shutter speed: 1/2,000 s Aperture: f/3.5 Shutter speed: 1/50 s Aperture: f/22 A See Also See page
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    main command dial to choose the desired shutter speed. SHOOT CUSTOM Shutter speed can be set to "p" (the flash sync speed limit) or to values between 30 s (q) and 1/8,000 s (o). Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects, high shutter speeds to "freeze" motion. 116
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    Fast shutter speed (1/1,000 s) Slow shutter speed (1/10 s) Shutter speed can be locked at the selected setting (see page 123). 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Z A See Also See page 416 for information on what to do if flashing "A" indicator appears in the shutter-speed displays. 117
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    g: Aperture-Priority Auto In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. To take photographs in aperture-priority auto: 1 Select exposure mode g. Press the I button and rotate the main command
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    of the lens has been specified using the [Non-CPU lens data] item in setup menu (pg. 218) when a non-CPU lens is attached, the current f-number will be SHOOT CUSTOM displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel, rounded to the nearest full stop. Otherwise the aperture displays will
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    the viewfinder and top control panel. I button Main command dial 2 Z Choose aperture and shutter speed. Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command dial to set aperture. Shutter speed can be set to "p" (the flash sync speed limit) or to values between 30 s and
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    speed and aperture can be locked at the selected Z setting (see pages 123, 124). 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Shutter speed: 1/250 s Aperture: f/8 A AF Micro Nikkor Lenses Provided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio need only be taken into account when the
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    A Long Time-Exposures At a shutter speed of A, the shutter will Z remain open while the shutter-release button is held down. Use for long time-exposure photographs of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. Nikon recommends using a fully-charged EN-EL4a battery or an optional EH-6 AC
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    button can be used to lock shutter speed at the value selected in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, or to lock aperture at the value selected in aperture-priority auto and manual exposure modes. Lock is not available in programmed auto. ❚❚ Shutter-Speed Lock To lock shutter speed at the
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    ❚❚ Aperture Lock To lock aperture at the selected value, press the F button and rotate the sub-command dial until R icons appear in the viewfinder and the top control panel. F button Sub-command dial To unlock aperture, press the F button and rotate the sub-command dial until the R icons
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    subject in the selected Z Shutter-release button focus point and press the shutter- q release button halfway. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus point, press the AE-L/AF-L button to lock exposure (and focus, except in manual w focus mode
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    3 Recompose the photograph. Keeping the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. Z 126
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    lock is in effect (changes to metering take effect when the lock is released). Z A See Also If [On] is selected for Custom Setting c1 ([Shutter-release button AE-L], pg. 318), exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. For information on changing the role of the AE
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    Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. In exposure mode h, only the exposure information shown in the electronic analog exposure display is affected; shutter speed and aperture do not change.
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    icon will be displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel after you release the E button. The current value for exposure compensation can be Z camera is turned off. A See Also For information on choosing the size of the increments available for exposure compensation, see Custom Setting b3
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    and adjust settings with each shot. Z In white balance bracketing (pg. 135), the camera creates multiple images each time the shutter is released, each settings. A See Also At default settings, the camera varies both exposure and flash level. Custom Setting e4 ([Auto bracketing set], pg. 328) is used
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    1 Select flash or exposure bracketing. Choose the type of bracketing to be performed using Custom Setting e4 ([Auto bracketing set], pg. 328). Choose [AE & flash] to vary both exposure and flash level (the default setting), [AE only] to vary only exposure, or [Flash only] to vary only flash
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    button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment. Exposure increment BKT button Sub-command Top control panel dial At default settings, the size of the increment can be chosen from 1/3, 2/3, and 1 EV. The bracketing programs with an Z increment of 1/3 EV are listed below
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    4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. Modifications to exposure are added to those made with
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    the shutter-release button is pressed. If the memory card fills before all shots in the sequence have been taken, shooting can be resumed from the next shot in the sequence after the memory card has been replaced or shots have been deleted to make room on the memory card. If the camera is turned
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    shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in the top control panel. Number of shots Z BKT button Main command dial At settings other than zero, a WB bracketing indicator will appear in the top control panel and a W icon will be displayed in the top and rear control panels
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    3 Select a white balance increment. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. Each increment is roughly equivalent to 5 mired. White balance increment BKT button Sub-command Top control panel dial Choose from increments of 1 (5 mired), 2 (10
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    number of exposures remaining, CUSTOM frame count, and N icon will flash in the top control panel, a flashing g icon will appear in the viewfinder, and Z the shutter release will be disabled. Shooting can begin when a new memory card is inserted. 137
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    is activated. Z A White Balance Bracketing White balance bracketing is not available at an image quality of NEF (RAW). Selecting [NEF (RAW)], [NEF (RAW)+ be created each time the shutter is released. If the camera is turned off while the memory card access lamp is lit, the camera will power off only
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    objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Unlike the film used in film cameras, digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as "white balance." This chapter covers
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    , choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. The following options are available: Color temp. Option (K) Description White balance is adjusted automatically using color temperature measured by image v Auto (default) 3,500- sensor and 1,005-segment RGB
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    - Choose color temperature from list of 10,000 values (pg. 147). Use subject, light source, or existing L Preset manual - photograph as reference for white balance (pg. 148). * All values are approximate. Fine-tuning set to 0. Auto white balance is recommended with most light sources. If the
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    units. Choose a color temperature, use preset white balance, or set white balance to [Flash] and use fine tuning to adjust white balance. Setting e4 ([Auto bracketing set], pg. 328), the camera will create several images each time the shutter is released. White balance will be varied with each image
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    source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an image. White balance is fine tuned using the [White balance] option in the shooting menu or by If an option other than [Fluorescent], [Choose color temp.], or [Preset manual] is selected, proceed to Step 2. If [Fluorescent] is selected,
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    2 Fine tune white balance. Use the multi selector to fine- tune white balance. White balance can (B) Amber (A) Increase magenta Increase blue Magenta (M) Increase amber 3 Press J. Press J to save settings and return to the shooting menu. If white balance has been fine-tuned on the A-B axis,
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    For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a "warm" setting such as J (incandescent) is selected for white balance will make photographs temperature that takes such variation into account, and as such is the unit used in color-temperature compensation filters. E.g.: • 4000 K-3000 K (a difference
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    color temp.]) and L ([Preset manual]), the WB button can be used to fine-tune white balance on the amber (A)-blue (B) axis (pg. 144; to fine-tune white balance when K or L is selected, use the shooting menu as described on page 143). Six settings in both directions are available; each increment is
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    Color temperature can also be selected in the white balance menu. Note that the color temperature with the WB button and the sub-command dial replaces the value selected in the white balance menu. 147
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    are available for setting preset white balance: Method Description Direct measurement Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in final photograph and white balance is measured by camera (pg. 150). Copy from existing White balance is copied from photo on memory
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    The camera can store up to five values for preset white balance in presets d-0 through r from images on memory card (pg. 155). A White Balance Presets Changes to white balance presets apply to all shooting menu banks (pg. 291). A confirmation dialog will be displayed if the user attempts to
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    gray panel can be used as a reference object. Note that exposure is automatically increased by 1 EV when measuring white balance; in exposure mode h, adjust exposure so that the electronic analog exposure displays shows ±0 (pg. 122). 2 Set white balance to L ([Preset manual]). Press the WB button
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    Release the WB button briefly and then press the button until the L icon starts to flash. A flashing D will also appear in the top control panel and viewfinder. At default settings fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. The camera will measure a value for white
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    is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance. A flashing b a will r appear in the control panels and viewfinder (at default settings, the displays will flash for about six Top control panel seconds). Press the shutter-release button halfway to return to Step
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    The default setting is six seconds. A Preset d-0 The new value for white balance will be stored in preset d-0, automatically replacing the previous value for this preset (no confirmation dialog will be displayed). A thumbnail will be displayed in the preset white balance list. To use the new value
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    the steps below to copy a measured value for white balance from d-0 to any of the other presets (d-1-d-4). 1 Select L ([Preset manual]). Highlight [Preset manual] in the white balance menu (pg. 140) and press 2. 2 Select a destination. Highlight the destination preset (d-1 to d-4) and press the
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    steps below to copy a value for white balance from a photograph on the memory card to a selected preset (d-1-d-4 only). Existing white balance values can not be copied to preset d-0. 1 Select L ([Preset manual]). Highlight [Preset manual] in the white balance menu (pg. 140) and press 2. 2 Select
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    4 Highlight a source image. Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press the N button. If two memory cards are inserted, the slot can be selected by holding the N button and pressing 1. The menu shown at right will be displayed (pg. 228); highlight the
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    ❚❚ Selecting a White Balance Preset To set white balance to a preset value: 1 Select L ([Preset manual]). Highlight [Preset manual] in the white balance menu (pg. 140) and press 2. 2 Select a preset. Highlight the desired preset and press the center of the multi selector. To select
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    A Selecting a White Balance Preset: the WB Button At a setting of L ([Preset manual]), presets can also be selected by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub-command dial. The current preset is displayed in the rear control
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    Follow the steps below to enter a descriptive comment of up to thirty-six characters for a selected white balance preset. 1 Select L ([Preset manual]). Highlight [Preset manual] in the white balance menu (pg. 140) and press 2. 2 Select a preset. Highlight the desired preset and press the center of
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    r 160
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    JImage Enhancement This chapter describes how to optimize sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation and hue using Picture Controls, how to preserve detail in highlights and shadows using active D-lighting, and how to choose a color space. Picture Controls pg. 162 Creating Custom Picture Controls
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    Custom Picture Controls can also be saved to the memory card for use in compatible software, and software-created Picture Controls can be loaded into the camera. Any given set of Picture Controls will produce nearly the same results on all cameras that support the Nikon Picture Control system. J 162
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    be saved to the memory card for use in ViewNX (supplied) and other compatible software, or software-created custom Picture Controls can be loaded into the camera. • Manage custom Picture Controls (pg. 177): Rename or delete custom Picture Controls. J A Nikon Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture
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    Picture Controls The camera offers four preset Nikon Picture Controls. Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type photographs. ❚❚ Choosing a Picture Control 1 Select [Set Picture Control]. In the shooting menu (pg. 290), J highlight [Set Picture Control] and press 2. 2 Select a
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    A The Picture Control Grid Pressing the N button in Step 2 displays a Picture Control grid showing the contrast and saturation for the selected Picture Control in relation to the other Picture Controls (only contrast is displayed when [Monochrome] is selected). To select a different Picture Control,
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    Modifying Existing Picture Controls Existing Nikon or custom Picture Controls can be modified to suit the scene or the user's creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of settings using [Quick adjust], or make manual adjustments to individual settings. 1 Select a Picture Control. Highlight the
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    Settings Option Description Choose from options between [-2] and [+2] to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control Quick adjust (note that this resets all manual adjustments). For example, choosing positive values for [Vivid] makes pictures more vivid. Not available
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    D-Lighting (pg. 181) is on. Any manual adjustments currently in effect will be lost when Active Release the N button to return to the Picture Control menu. J A Previous Settings The line under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting. Use
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    in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. The following filter effects are available: Option Description Y Yellow Enhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the brightness O Orange of the sky in landscape photographs. Orange produces more R Red contrast
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    Creating Custom Picture Controls The Nikon Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. 1 Select [Manage Picture Control]. In the shooting menu (pg. 290), highlight [Manage Picture Control] and press 2. 2
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    4 Edit the selected control. See page 167 for more information. To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O button. Press J when settings are complete. 5 Select a destination. Choose a destination for the J custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2. 171
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    Name area default, new Picture Controls are named by adding a two-digit number (assigned automatically) to the name of the existing Picture Control. 4 or 2. To enter a new letter at the current cursor position, use the multi selector to highlight the desired character in the keyboard area and
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    Controls based on [Monochrome] have [Filter effects] and [Toning] options in place of [Saturation] and [Hue] controls. A The Original Picture Control Icon The Nikon Picture Control on which the custom Picture Control is based is indicated by an icon in the top right corner of the edit display
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    the Picture Control Utility available with ViewNX or optional software such as Capture NX 2 can be copied to a memory card and loaded into the camera, or custom Picture Controls created with the camera can be copied to the memory card to be used in compatible cameras and software. ❚❚ Copying Custom
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    will appear in the Picture Control list and can be renamed at any time using the [Rename] option in the [Manage Picture Control] menu. J A Use Slot 1 Slot 1 is used when saving custom Picture Controls to a memory card or copying custom Picture Controls to the camera. Cards in slot 2 can not be
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    slot will be overwritten. A Saving Custom Picture Controls Up to 99 custom Picture Controls can be stored on the memory card at any one time. The memory card can only be used to store user-created custom Picture Controls. The Nikon Picture Controls supplied with the camera can not be copied to the
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    Managing Custom Picture Controls Follow the steps below to rename or delete custom Picture Controls. ❚❚ Renaming Custom Picture Controls 1 Select [Rename]. In the [Manage Picture Control] menu, highlight [Rename] and press 2. 2 Select a Picture Control. Highlight a custom Picture Control (C-1
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    Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2. 3 Select [Yes]. Highlight [Yes] and press J to delete the selected Picture Control. J A Nikon Picture Controls The Nikon Picture Controls supplied with the camera ([Standard], [Neutral], [Vivid], and [Monochrome]) can not be renamed or deleted. 178
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    ❚❚ Deleting Custom Picture Controls from the Memory Card 1 Select [Load/save]. In the [Manage Picture Control] menu, highlight [Load/save] and press 2. 2 Select [Delete from card]. Highlight [Delete from card] and press 2. J 179
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    3 Select a Picture Control. Highlight a custom Picture Control (slot1 through 99) and either: • press 2 to view current Picture Control settings, or • press J to display confirmation dialog shown at right. 4 Select [Yes]. J Highlight [Yes] and press J to delete the selected Picture Control.
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    Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting preserves 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 shaded subjects on a sunny day.
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    camera automatically select [High], [Normal], or [Low] according to shooting conditions. J D Active D-Lighting When Active D-Lighting is on, the capacity of the memory buffer drops and additional time is required to record images ] and [Contrast] Picture Control settings (pg. 167) can not be
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    color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Choose a color space according to how photographs will be processed on leaving the camera. Option Description W sRGB (default) Choose for photographs that will be printed or used "as is," with no further modification
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    a digital image file. The sRGB color space is widely used, while the Adobe RGB color space is typically used in Nikon Software The following Nikon software automatically selects the correct color space when opening photographs created with the D3X: ViewNX (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available
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    Optional Flash Units This chapter describes how to use the camera with optional flash units that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS). The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS pg. 186 Compatible Flash Units pg. 187 CLS-Compatible Flash Units pg. 187 Other Flash Units pg. 191 i-TTL
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    at the same flash level. • Auto FP High-Speed Sync (pg. 197): Allows the flash to be used at the highest shutter speed supported by the camera, making it possible to choose the maximum aperture for reduced depth of l field. The CLS-compatible D3X can be used for flash photography when an optional
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    Flash Units The D3X can be used with the following Feature SB-900 1 SB-800 SB-600 SB-400 SB-R200 2 Guide No. 3 34/111 38/125 30/98 21/69 10/33 Auto SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander When mounted on a CLS-compatible camera, the SU-800 can be used as a commander for remote SB-900, SB-800, SB-
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    calculate the range of the flash at full power, divide the Guide Number by the aperture. For example, at ISO 100 the SB-800 has a Guide Number of 38 m or 125 ft.; its range at an aperture of f/5.6 is 38÷5.6 or about 6.8 meters (or in feet, 125÷5.6=23 ft. 7 in.). For
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    Auto FP High-Speed Sync 7 FV lock AF-assist for multi-area AF 8 Flash Color Information Communication REAR Rear-curtain sync Y Red-eye reduction Auto zoom 1 Only available when SU-800 is used to control other flash units. l 2 Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR is used
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    D3X, increasing the SB-900's splash resistance by protecting camera depth-of-field preview button is pressed. This feature can be used with Advanced Wireless Lighting to preview the total lighting effect achieved with multiple flash units. Modeling illumination can be turned off using Custom Setting
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    Autofocus is only available with AF-Micro lenses (60 mm, 105 mm, or 200 mm). l D Notes on Optional Speedlights Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the Speedlight supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System, refer to the section on CLScompatible digital SLR cameras. The D3X
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    points; note, however, that autofocus is available only with the following focus points: 17-19 mm 20-105 mm 106-135 mm When used with AF lenses with focal . When an SC-series 17, 28, or 29 sync cable is used for off-camera flash photography, correct exposure may not be achieved in i-TTL mode.
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    is set to TTL, the camera automatically selects one of the following types of flash control: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR: Flash maximum aperture; see pg. 218). Not available when spot metering is used. Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR: Flash output adjusted to bring lighting in
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    The camera supports the following flash modes: Flash mode Description This mode is recommended for most situations. In programmed auto and aperture-priority auto modes, shutter speed will automatically be set to values Front-curtain between 1/250 and 1/60 s (1/8,000 to 1/60 s with Auto FP
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    Combines red-eye reduction with slow sync. Use for portraits taken against a backdrop of night scenery. Red-eye Available only with SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400 reduction with in exposure modes e and g. Tripod is recommended to slow sync prevent blurring caused by camera shake. l 195
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    . 2 In exposure modes e and g, flash-sync mode will be set to slow rear-curtain sync when the M button is released. 3 Y icon blinks if flash unit does not support red-eye reduction. 4 Red-eye reduction with slow sync is available only in exposure modes e and g. In modes f and h, red-eye reduction
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    and aperture can be set as follows when a Speedlight is used: Mode Shutter speed Aperture See page e Set automatically by camera (1/250 s-1/60 s) 1, 2 Set automatically 114 f Value selected by user (1/250 s-30 s) 2 by camera 116 g Set automatically by camera (1/250 s-1/60 s) 1, 2 Value
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    available with CLS compatible flash units only. To use FV lock: 1 Assign FV lock to the Fn button. Select [FV lock] for Custom Setting f4 camera accessory shoe. l 3 Set the flash unit to TTL or AA mode. Turn the flash unit on and set the flash mode to TTL or AA. See the Speedlight instruction manual
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    the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. 5 Lock flash level. After confirming 6 Recompose the photograph. l 7 Take the photograph. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. If desired, additional pictures can be taken
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    metered by flash exposure meter Entire frame Area metered by flash exposure meter A See Also For information on using the depth-of-field preview or AE-L/AF-L button for FV lock, see Custom Setting f5 ([Assign preview button], pg. 339) or Custom Setting f6 ([Assign AE-L/AF-L button], pg. 340). 200
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    will fire whenever the shutter is released. ❚❚ The Accessory Shoe Use the accessory shoe to mount optional flash units directly on the camera without a sync cable of the camera or flash. Before using a Nikon Speedlight not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative
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    l 202
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    tOther Shooting Options This chapter covers restoring default settings, making multiple exposures, interval timer photography, and using GPS units and non-CPU lenses. Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings........ pg. 204 Multiple Exposure pg. 206 Interval Timer Photography pg. 211 Non-CPU
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    for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). The control panels turn off briefly while settings are reset. ISO WB button button Option Default Option Default Focus point Exposure mode Center Programmed auto Shutter-speed lock Bracketing Off Off 2 Flexible program
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    The following shooting-menu options will also be reset. Only settings in the bank currently selected using the [Shooting menu bank] option will be reset (pg. 291). Settings in the remaining banks are unaffected. Option Image quality Image size Default JPEG Normal Large Option White balance ISO
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    imaging application because they make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor. ❚❚ Creating a Multiple Exposure Note that at default settings select [On] for the [Image review] (pg. 287) option in the playback menu and extend the monitor-off delay using Custom Setting c4 ([Monitor off delay], pg
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    number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph and press J. 4 Select [Auto gain]. Highlight [Auto gain] and press 2. 5 Set gain. Highlight one of the following options and press J. Option Description t On (default) Gain adjusted according to number of exposures actually
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    shoot. In continuous high-speed and continuous low- speed release modes (pg. 86), the camera will record all exposures in a single burst. In single-frame release mode, one photograph will be taken each time the shutter- t release button is pressed; continue shooting until all exposures have
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    D Multiple Exposure Do not remove or replace the memory card while recording a multiple exposure. Live view (pg. 90) can not be used to record multiple exposures. The information listed in the playback photo information display (including date of recording and camera orientation) is for the first
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    be adjusted to reflect the number of exposures actually recorded. Note that shooting will end automatically if: • A two-button reset is performed (pg. 204) • The camera is turned off • The battery is exhausted • Pictures are deleted t 210
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    time, select [World time] in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date (pg. 40). Use of a tripod is recommended. Mount the camera on a tripod before shooting begins. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, be sure the battery is fully charged. 211
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    hours, minutes, or seconds; press 1 or 3 to change. Note that the camera will not be able to take photographs at the specified interval if it is shorter than the shutter speed or the time required to record images. 5 Choose the number of intervals and number of shots per interval. t Press
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    in the monitor one minute before each series of shots is taken. If shooting can not proceed at current settings (for example, if a shutter speed of A is currently selected in manual exposure mode or the start time is in less than a minute), a warning will be displayed in the monitor. A The
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    D Out of Memory If the memory card is full, the interval timer will remain active but no pictures will be taken. Resume shooting (pg. 215) after deleting some pictures or turning the camera off and inserting another memory card. D Bracketing Adjust bracketing settings before starting interval
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    [Pause] in the interval timer menu and pressing J • Turning the camera off and then on again (if desired, the memory card can be replaced while the camera is off ) • Selecting live view (a), self-timer (E), or mirror-up (MUP) release modes To resume shooting: 1 Choose a new starting trigger. Choose
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    previous photograph is yet to be taken, the memory buffer or memory card is full, or the camera is unable to focus in single-servo AF (note that the camera focuses again before each shot). t A Release Mode Regardless of the release mode selected, the camera will take the specified number of shots at
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    apply to all shooting menu banks (pg. 291). If shooting menu settings are reset using the [Reset shooting menu] item in the shooting menu (pg. 290), interval timer settings will be reset as follows: • Choose start time: Now • Interval: 00:01':00" • Number of intervals: 1 • Number of shots: 1 • Start
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    (note that it may be necessary to use center-weighted or spot metering to achieve accurate results with some lenses, including Reflex-Nikkor lenses) • Improves the precision of center-weighted and spot metering t and i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR A Focal Length Not Listed If the correct
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    ❚❚ The Non-CPU Lens Data Menu 1 Select [Non-CPU lens data]. Highlight [Non-CPU lens data] in the setup menu (pg. 346) and press 2. 2 Select a lens number. Highlight [Lens number] and press 4 or 2 to choose a lens number between 1 and 9. 3 Select a focal length. Highlight [Focal
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    controls as described below. ❚❚ Choosing a Lens Number Using Camera Controls 1 Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control. Select [Choose non-CPU lens number] as the "+command dials" option for a camera control in the Custom Settings menu. Non-CPU lens number selection can be assigned
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    Time (UTC), and heading to be recorded with each photograph taken. The camera can be used with an optional GP-1 GPS unit (see below; note that the GP an optional GPS unit designed for use with Nikon digital cameras. For information on connecting the unit, see the manual provided with the GP-1. t 221
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    can be connected to the camera's ten-pin remote terminal using an MC-35 GPS adapter cord (available separately; pg. 393). using a cable with a D-sub 9pin connector provided by the manufacturer of the GPS device. See the MC-35 instruction manual for details. Before turning the camera on, set
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    latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), and heading (if supported). If no data are received from the GPS unit for two seconds, the k icon will clear from the display and the camera will stop recording GPS information. A GPS Data GPS data are only
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    (default) battery but may prevent GPS data from being recorded if the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down without pausing. Disable Exposure meters will not turn off while a GPS unit is connected; GPS data will always be recorded. • [Position]: This item is only available if a GPS
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    details the operations that can be performed during playback. Full-Frame Playback pg. 226 Photo Information pg. 229 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ...... pg. 241 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom pg. 243 Protecting Photographs from Deletion pg. 244 Deleting Individual Photographs
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    Full-Frame Playback To play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be in the playback menu (pg. 287). Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images are not rotated automatically during image review (pg. 228). 226
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    To View additional photographs View photo information Use Description Press 2 to view photographs in order recorded, . 248). To protect image, or to remove protection from protected image, press L button (pg. 244). I If two memory cards are inserted, choose memory card from which pictures
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    during image review). In single-frame, self-timer, and mirror-up release modes, photographs are displayed one at a time as they are taken. In continuous release mode, display begins when shooting ends, with the first photograph in the current series displayed. A Two Memory Cards If two memory cards
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    images used when the photo was taken. 1/10 100NCD3X DSC_0001. JPG NORMAL 15/12/2008 10: 15: 00 6048x4032 File information 1/10 N I KON D3X : S FLASH MODE, : ARTIST COPYRI GHT : NIKON TARO : NI KON N I KON D3X 100-1 Shooting data pages 1-3 N I KON D3X 100-1 Shooting data page 4 229
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    356 4 Focus point 1 282 11 Time of recording 40 5 AF area brackets 47, 92 12 Date of recording 40 6 Frame number/ 13 Slot number 42 total number of frames 14 Folder name 293 7 Image quality 66 15 File name 296 1 Displayed only if [Focus point] is selected for [Display mode] (pg. 282
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    ❚❚ Highlights 1 123 5 6 100-1 4 7 1 Voice memo icon 248 2 Protect status 244 3 Retouch indicator 363 4 Highlight display indicator... 282 5 Image highlights 2 282 6 Folder number-frame number 3 293 7 Current channel 2 1 Displayed only if [Highlights] is selected for [Display mode] (pg.
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    ❚❚ RGB Histogram 1 1 23 8 4 5 9 100-1 6 10 7 1 Voice memo icon 248 6 Histogram (RGB channel) 4. In all 2 Protect status 244 3 Retouch indicator 363 4 Image highlights 2 282 5 Folder number-frame number 3 293 histograms, horizontal axis gives pixel brightness, vertical axis number of
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    to the left. Histograms can provide a rough idea of overall exposure when bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to see photographs in the monitor. I A Histograms Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications. 233
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    : 85 / 1. 4 9 AF / VR : C 10 FLASH MODE, : Optional, TTL, +1. 3 SLOW N I KON D3X 11 100-1 12 13 1 Voice memo icon 248 8 Lens data 218 2 Protect status 244 3 Retouch indicator 363 4 Metering method 110 Shutter speed 116, 120 Aperture 118, 120 5 Exposure mode 112 ISO sensitivity
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    I KON D3X 13 100-1 14 15 1 Voice memo icon 248 8 Sharpening 167 2 Protect status 244 manual 148 5 Color space 183 6 Picture Control 162 7 Quick adjust 2 167 Original Picture Control 3 ...... 173 11 Saturation 4 167 Filter effects 5 167 12 Hue 4 167 Toning 5 167 13 Camera name 14 Image
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    N I KON D3X 9 100-1 10 11 1 Voice memo icon 248 6 Vignette control 299 2 Protect status 244 7 Retouch history 363 3 Retouch indicator 363 8 Image comment 350 4 High ISO noise reduction...... 300 Long exposure noise reduction 300 5 Active D-Lighting 181 9 Camera name 10 Image area 2 60
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    ❚❚ Shooting Data Page 4 1 1 2 3 4 ARTIST : NIKON TARO 5 COPYRI GHT : NI KON N I KON D3X 6 100-1 78 1 Voice memo icon 248 2 Protect status 244 3 Retouch indicator 363 4 Name of photographer......... 357 5 Copyright holder 357 6 Camera name 7 Image area 2 60 8 Folder number-frame number
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    /2008 : 01 : 15 : 00 8 HEAD I NG : 105. 17º N I KON D3X 9 100-1 10 11 1 Voice memo icon 248 2 Protect status 244 3 Retouch indicator 363 4 Latitude 5 Longitude 6 Altitude 7 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) 8 Heading 2 9 Camera name 10 Image area 3 60 11 Folder number-frame number 3 293
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    ❚❚ Overview Data 1 23 4 1/10 N I KON D3X 5 17 6 16 15 7 14 1/ 8000, F2 GPS data indicator 221 3 Protect status 244 10 Image comment indicator ....350 4 Camera name 11 Flash mode 194 112 16 Shutter speed 116, 120 pixels of each brightness in 17 Aperture 118, 120 image. I 1
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    19 Active D-Lighting 181 27 Date of recording 40 20 File name 296 28 Slot number 42 21 Image quality 66 29 White balance 140 22 Image size 70 Color temperature 147 23 Image area 2 60 White balance fine-tuning .....143 Preset manual 148 24 Image authentication indicator 356 30 Color space
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    Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback To display images in "contact sheets" of four or nine images, press the N button and rotate the main command dial. Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback I 241
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    displayed: To Use Change number of images displayed N+ Toggle full frame playback Highlight images Page through images N+ Delete highlighted photo Record/play voice memo Change protect status of highlighted photo O H L View images on other memory N + I card Description Press N button
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    × (large images), 20 × (medium images) or 13 × (small images). Release N button to magnify selected area to fill monitor. Use multi selector to view area not visible in monitor. Keep multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to other areas of frame. View other images Change protect status L Rotate
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    In full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the L button can be used 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
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    the O button. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. 1 Select an image. Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list. 2 Press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback To delete the photograph, press the O I button again
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    at right will be displayed when the O button is pressed. • [Image/sound]: Select this option and press the O button to delete both deleting either voice memo or photo, press K. A See Also To delete multiple images, use the [Delete] option in the playback menu (pg. 281). The [After delete] option
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    eVoice Memos - Recording and Playback The camera is equipped with a built-in microphone, allowing voice memos to be added to photographs. Voice memos can be played back over the camera's built-in speaker. Recording Voice Memos pg. 248 Playing Voice Memos pg. 253 e 247
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    setup menu. ❚❚ Voice Memo This option controls whether voice memos are recorded automatically or manually. The following options are available and selected for [Image review] in manual) playback menu (pg. 287), e recording will begin when shutter-release button is released after shooting.
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    mode even if one already Enable exists for most recent image (pg. 250). Existing memo will be deleted and replaced by new memo. ❚❚ Voice Memo Button This option controls manual recording. The following options are available: Option Description Press and Voice memo is recorded while H b hold
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    the specified recording time has ended. Manual Recording (Shooting Mode) If [On (Auto and manual)] or [Manual only] is selected for [Voice displayed during image review even if [Off ] is selected for the [Voice memo] option in the setup menu. D Slot 2 If two memory cards are inserted and
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    currently displayed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list (pg. 226): 1 Choose a photograph. Display or highlight the photograph. Only one voice memo can be recorded per image; additional voice memos can not be recorded for images already marked with a h icon. 2 Press
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    • The K button is pressed • The shutter-release button is pressed halfway • The camera is turned off During interval timer photography, Voice Memo File Names Voice memos are stored as WAV files with names of the form "xxxxnnnn.WAV," where "xxxxnnnn" is a file name copied from the image with which
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    Memos Voice memos can be played back over the camera's built-in speaker when the associated image is viewed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list (pp the K button or by pressing the shutter-release button halfway • The camera is turned off • Another image is selected 253
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    Voice Memo Playback Options The [Audio output] option in the setup menu controls whether voice memos are played back over the camera's built-in speaker or by a device to which the camera is connected via an HDMI or audio/video cable. When sound is played back over the built-in speaker, the [Audio
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    to External Devices This chapter describes how to copy photographs to a computer, how to print pictures, and how to view them on a television set. Connecting to a Computer pg. 256 Direct USB Connection pg. 258 Wireless and Ethernet Networks pg. 261 Printing Photographs pg. 262 Direct USB
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    to insert the connectors at an angle. A Camera Control Pro 2 Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately; pg. 391) can be used to control the camera from a computer. Before connecting the camera, set the camera [USB] option (pg. 257) to [MTP/PTP]. When Camera Control Pro 2 is running, "c" will be
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    Install Guide for more information). To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the battery before use or use an EH-6 AC adapter (available separately). Before connecting the camera, select the [USB] option in the camera setup
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    Direct USB Connection Connect the camera using the supplied UC-E4 USB cable. 1 Select a USB option. Before connecting the camera to the computer, make sure the correct option is selected for the [USB] item in the camera setup menu (pg. 257). 2 Turn the camera off. Power switch 3 Turn the
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    photographs to the computer as described in the online help for Nikon Transfer. To view the online help, start Nikon Transfer and select [Nikon Transfer help] from the Nikon Q Transfer [Help] menu. D During Transfer Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress
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    the USB cable disconnected once transfer is complete. If [Mass Storage] is selected, the camera must first be removed from the system as described below. Windows Vista Click the "Safely Storage Device] from the menu that appears. Mac OS X Drag the camera volume ("NIKON D3X") into the Trash. Q 260
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    mode Control camera from computer using Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately). Print mode Print JPEG photographs on printer connected to network computer. For more information, see the WT-4 user's manual. Be sure to update to the latest versions of the WT-4 firmware and supplied software
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    the camera memory card to a developer or digital printer center. If the center supports DPOF (pg. 440), photographs can be selected for printing using [Print set (DPOF)] (pg. 272). • Print JPEG photographs on a printer connected to a network computer using the WT-4 wireless transmitter (available
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    the supplied USB cable, selected JPEG pictures can be printed directly from the camera. Take photographs Select photographs for printing using [Print set (DPOF)] (pg. 272) Select [MTP/PTP] in camera [USB] menu and connect camera to printer (pg. 264) Print photographs one at a time (pg. 265) Print
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    Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied UC-E4 USB cable. 1 Select [MTP/PTP]. If the [USB] option in the camera setup menu has been changed from the default setting of [MTP/PTP], display the [USB] menu and select [MTP/PTP] (pg. 257). 2 Turn the camera off. 3 Connect the USB cable
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    main command dial right to zoom in on the current frame (pg. 243). Press K to return to full-frame playback. To view six pictures at a time, press the center of the multi selector. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press the center of the multi selector again to display the
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    . Menu shown at right will be displayed. Press 1 or 3 to choose [Printer default] (default Time for current printer), [Print time stamp stamp] (print time and date of Q recording on photo), or [No time stamp], then press J to select and return to previous menu. 266
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    to increase size of crop, left to decrease. Choose position of crop using multi selector and press J. 4 Start printing. Select [Start printing] and copies have been printed, press J. D Selecting Photographs for Printing Images created at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or TIFF (RGB) (pg. 66)
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    (DPOF)]: Print an existing print order created with the [Print set (DPOF)] option in the playback menu (pg. 272). 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]. See page 271 for more information. Q 268
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    . Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To display the current picture full screen, press N button. To select the L button current picture for printing, press the L button and press 1. The picture will be marked with a Z icon and the number of prints will be set
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    default] (default for current printer), [Print time stamp] (print time and date of recording on photo), or [No time stamp], then press J to select and Cropping Choose printer default to print at current printer settings. Only options supported by the current printer can be selected. Note that print
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    , select [Index print] in Step 2 of "Printing Multiple Pictures" (pg. 268). Note that if the memory card contains more than 256 pictures, only the first 256 images will be printed. 1 Select [Index print]. Highlight [Index print] in the PictBridge menu (pg. 268) and press 2. The confirmation dialog
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    /set] and press 2. 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 N button. To select the L button current picture for printing, press the L button and press 1. The picture will be marked
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    USB connection; to print the date of recording on photographs in the current print order, use the PictBridge [Time stamp] option. Q The Print Set option can not be used if there is not enough space on the memory card to store the print order. Images created at image quality settings of NEF (RAW; pg
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    EG-D2 audio/video (A/V) cable can be used to connect the D3X to a television or VCR for playback or recording. A type A High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from commercial sources) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices. Standard
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    the television screen and in the camera monitor. A Video Mode (pg. 348) Be sure that the video standard matches the standard used in the video device. Note that resolution will drop when images are output on a PAL device. A Television Playback Use of an EH-6 AC adapter (available separately) is
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    television or monitor screen; the camera monitor will remain off. Q A HDMI (pg. 348) At the default setting of [Auto], the camera automatically selects the appropriate HDMI format for the high-definition device. The HDMI format can be chosen using the [HDMI] option in the setup menu (pg. 348
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    UMenu Guide This chapter describes the options available in the camera menus. D The Playback Menu: Managing Images pg. 278 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options pg. 290 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings pg. 302 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup pg. 346 N The Retouch Menu: Creating
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    playback menu contains the options listed below. For information on using the playback menu, see "Tutorial: Camera Menus" (pg. 26). Option Delete Playback folder Hide image Display mode Copy image(s) Image review After delete Rotate tall Slide show Print set (DPOF) See page 281 281 281 282 283 287
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    To select multiple pictures for [Delete] (pg. 281), [Hide image] (pg. 281), [Print set (DPOF)] (pg. 272), and direct printing (pg. 268): 1 Highlight a picture. To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the N button. If two memory cards are inserted, the slot can be selected by
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    3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures. To deselect a picture, highlight it and press center of multi selector. 4 Press J to complete the operation. J button A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight [Yes] and press J. U 280
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    only in the [Hide image] menu and can only be deleted by formatting the memory card. Option Description Select/set Hide or reveal selected pictures. Deselect all? Reveal all pictures. D Protected and Hidden Images Revealing a protected image will also remove protection from the image. U 281
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    Mode Choose the information available in the playback photo if camera was unable to focus using continuous-servo autofocus or if continuous-servo autofocus was used with auto data pages (including camera name, Data metering, exposure, focal length, white balance, and image options) appear in
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    (s) Copy photographs from the memory card in slot 1 to the memory card in slot 2. Option Description i Select image(s) Select photographs from memory card in slot 1. j Select destination Select destination folder on memory card in folder slot 2. Copy image(s)? Copy selected photographs to
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    current folder to be copied. • [Select protected images]: Preselect all protected images in the current folder. 4 Select images. Images preselected in Step 3 are marked by a L icon. To select additional images or deselect preselected pictures, highlight the image and press the center of the multi
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    list 7 Select a destination folder. Enter the desired folder number or highlight the destination folder and press J to select the folder and return to the [Copy image(s)] menu. 8 Select [Copy image(s)?]. Highlight [Copy image(s)?] and press 2. U 285
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    memory card. Hidden pictures can not be copied. If the destination folder contains a file with the same name as a file selected for copying, a warning will be displayed. To replace the existing file, highlight [Replace existing image] or [Replace all] and press J. Hidden or protected files
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    , following picture will be displayed as described for [Show next]. If user was scrolling through pictures in reverse order, previous picture will be displayed the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images are not rotated automatically during image review (pg
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    pictures in the current playback folder (pg. 281). Hidden images (pg. 281) are not displayed. Option Description Start Start End slide show and exit to full-frame (pg. 226) or thumbnail playback (pg. 241). Exit to shooting mode Press shutter-release button halfway to return to shooting mode.
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    frame interval is shorter than voice memo. Choose [Off ] (the default option) to disable voice memo playback during slide shows. Print Set (DPOF) Choose [Select/set] to select pictures for printing on a DPOFcompatible device (pg. 272). Choose [Deselect all?] to remove all pictures from the current
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    below. For information on using the shooting menu, see "Tutorial: Camera Menus" (pg. 26). Option Shooting menu bank Reset shooting menu Active folder File naming Slot 2 Image quality Image size Image area JPEG compression NEF (RAW) recording White balance Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control
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    to Picture Controls (quick adjust and other manual adjustments), changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others. To store a particular combination of frequently-used settings, select one of the four banks and set the camera to these settings. The new settings will be stored in the bank
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    . Keyboard area To move the cursor in the name area, press the N button and press 4 or 2. To enter a new letter at the current cursor position, use the multi selector to highlight the desired Name area character in the keyboard area and press the center of the multi selector. To delete the
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    for the current shooting menu bank. See page 423 for a list of default settings. With the exceptions of image quality, image size, white balance, and ISO sensitivity, shooting menu settings are not reset when a two-button reset (pg. 204) is performed. Option Description Yes Restore defaults
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    folder number. Press the 4 or 2 to highlight a digit, press 1 or 3 to change. If a folder with the selected number already exists, a W, X, or Y icon will be displayed to the left of the folder number: • W: Folder is empty. • X: Folder is partially full. • Y: Folder contains 999 pictures or a picture
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    Folder and File Numbers If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 999 pictures or a picture numbered 9999, the shutter-release will be 999 and less than 999 images. A Number of Folders Additional time may be required for camera startup if the memory card contains a very large number of folders.
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    extensions are used: ".NEF" for NEF (RAW) images, ".TIF" for TIFF (RGB) images, ".JPG" for JPEG images, and ".NDF" for dust off reference data. Slot 2 Choose the role played by the secondary card slot when two memory cards are inserted in the camera (pg. 72). Image Quality Choose image quality (pg
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    Size Choose the size at which pictures are recorded (pg. 70). Image Area Although the D3X can record photographs with the same diagonal picture angle as a 35mm format camera using a 3 : 2 aspect ratio, it can also be used to record photographs with the smaller DX picture angle or the 5 : 4 aspect
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    Select from the Picture Controls provided with the camera to instantly adjust image processing settings (pg. 162). Manage Picture Control Save and modify custom Picture Control combinations, or copy custom Picture Controls to or from the memory card (pg. 170). Color Space Choose from sRGB and
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    on the scene, shooting conditions, and type of lens, TIFF and JPEG images may exhibit unevenness or variations in peripheral brightness, while custom Picture Controls and Nikon Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings may not produce the desired effect. Take test shots and view
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    /aperture displays for a period of time On approximately equal to the current shutter speed. In continuous release mode, frame rates will slow and the capacity of the memory buffer will drop. Photographs can not be taken until processing is complete and "l m" has cleared from the displays
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    Adjust ISO sensitivity and ISO sensitivity auto control settings (pp. 104, 106). Live View Choose a live view mode and the release mode that will be used when the camera is in live view mode (pg. 91). Multiple Exposure Create a single photograph from two to ten exposures (pg. 206). Interval Timer
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    A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. In addition to Custom Settings B ([Custom setting bank]) and A ([Reset custom settings]), settings in the Custom Settings menu are divided into the six groups shown
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    316 c Timers/AE lock c1 Shutter-release button AE-L 318 c2 Auto meter-off delay 318 c3 Self-timer delay 319 c4 Monitor off delay 319 Custom Setting Page d Shooting/display d1 Beep 320 d2 Shooting speed 321 d3 Max. continuous release 321 d4 File number sequence 322 d5 Control
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    bank have no effect on the others. To store a particular combination of frequently-used settings, select one of the four banks and set the camera to these settings. The new settings will be stored in the bank even when the camera is turned off, and will be restored the next time the bank is selected
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    a: Autofocus a1: AF-C Priority Selection This option controls whether Focus mode selector photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) in continuous-servo AF. To select continuous-servo AF,
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    be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) or whenever the shutterrelease button is pressed (release priority) in single-servo S. Focus mode selector Option G Release F Focus (default) Description Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed. Photos can
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    If the subject leaves the selected focus point when dynamic-area AF (I; pg. 76) is selected in continuous-servo AF (focus mode C; pg. 74), the camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points. Choose the number of points from 9, 21, and 51 based on subject movement. Only active
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    the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera. A See Also For information on using the Fn button and command dials to select the number of focus points for dynamic-area AF, see Custom Setting f4 ([Assign FUNC. button]) >
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    camera immediately adjusts focus when the distance Off to the subject changes. Use when photographing a series of subjects at varying distances in quick succession. a5: AF Activation This option controls whether both the shutter-release button and the B button can be used to initiate autofocus
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    control whether or not the focus points are illuminated. Option Description Manual Choose [On] (the default setting) to display the active focus mode focus point in manual focus mode. Continuous mode Choose [On] (the default setting) to display the active focus point in CH (continuous high
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    point at the right edge of the display is selected has no effect. a8: AF Point Selection Choose the number of focus points available for manual focuspoint selection. Option Description Choose from the 51 focus points shown at right. B 51 points (default) Choose from the 11 focus points shown
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    is pressed. Option Description A B (default) Pressing the B button initiates autofocus. B AE/AF lock Focus and exposure lock while the B button is and remains locked until the button is pressed a second time, the shutter is released, or the exposure meters turn off. E AE lock (Hold)
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    perform the function selected for Custom Setting a9. A AF-ON (default) Pressing the vertical B button initiates autofocus. B AE/AF lock Focus AE lock (Reset on release) pressed, and remains locked until the button is pressed a second time, the shutter is released, or the exposure meters turn
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    equivalent to 1/2 EV. The bracketing increment can be selected from 1/2 and 1 EV. J 1 step Changes to shutter speed and aperture are in increments equivalent to 1 EV. The bracketing increment is set to 1 EV. b3: EV Steps for Exposure Comp. This option determines whether adjustments Option to
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    ) On Off (default) Description Exposure compensation is set by rotating one of the command dials (see note below). The setting selected using the command dial is reset when the camera or exposure meters turn off (exposure compensation settings selected using the E button are not reset). As above
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    of the setting selected for [Non-CPU lens data] in the setup menu (pg. 218). When [Average] is selected, the average of the entire frame will be used for both CPU and non-CPU lenses. b6: Fine Tune Optimal Exposure Use this option to fine-tune the exposure value selected by the camera. Exposure can
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    an exposure value from +1 to -1 EV. Press J to save changes and exit. D Fine-Tuning Exposure Exposure can be fine-tuned separately for each Custom Settings bank and is not affected by two-button resets. Note that as the exposure compensation (E) icon is not displayed, the only way to determine how
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    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 shutter-release button is pressed halfway. c2: Auto Meter-off Delay This option controls how long the camera delay for longer battery life. When the camera is powered by
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    c3: Self-Timer Delay This option controls the length of the shutter release delay in self-timer mode. Choose from 2 s, 5 s, off delay for longer battery life. Regardless of the setting chosen, the monitor remains on if no operations are performed for about ten minutes when the camera is powered by an
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    d1: Beep Choose [High] or [Low] to sound a beep when the self-timer is used or the camera focuses in single-servo autofocus (note that a beep will not sound if [Release] is selected for Custom Setting a2 ([AF-S priority selection], pg. 306). Option Description y High Choose the pitch of the
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    below the selected value at slow shutter speeds, or when using VR (vibration reduction) mode with fps. The default setting is 3 fps. d3: Max. Continuous Release The maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst in continuous mode can be set to any value between 1 and 130. A The Memory
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    999 and contains either 999 photographs or a photograph numbered 9999, the shutter-release button will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken. Choose [Reset] for Custom Setting d4 ([File number sequence]) and then either format U the current memory card or insert a new memory card. 322
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    will only be displayed while the ISO button is pressed. Choose from [Frame count] (h; the default setting) and Viewfinder [Exposures remaining] (g). Note that regardless of the display option selected, memory buffer capacity will be shown while the shutter-release button is pressed. U 323
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    Info Display At the default setting of [Auto] (AUTO), the color of the lettering in the information display (pg. 14) will automatically change from black to white or white to black to maintain contrast with the background. To always use the same color lettering, select [Manual] and choose [Dark on
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    [Off ] for increased battery life. d8: Exposure Delay Mode At the default setting of [Off ], shutter is released when the shutterrelease button is the slightest camera movement can blur pictures, [On] can be selected to delay shutter release until about 1 s after the shutter-release button is
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    SB-R200 flash units. If other flash units are used, shutter speed is set to 1/250 s. When the 1/250 s (Auto FP) camera shows a shutter speed of 1/250 s in exposure mode e or g, auto FP high-speed sync will be activated if the actual shutter speed is faster than 1/250 s. 1/250 s (default) Flash
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    slowest shutter speed available when using front- or rear-curtain sync or red-eye reduction in programmed auto or aperture-priority auto exposure modes (regardless of the setting chosen, shutter speeds can be as slow as 30 s in shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes or at flash settings of
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    , [Flash only] (l) to perform only flash-level bracketing, or [WB bracketing] (m) to perform white-balance bracketing (pg. 135). Note that white balance bracketing is not available at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG. U 328
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    ] is selected for Custom Setting e4 in manual exposure mode. Option Description F Flash/speed (default) Camera varies shutter speed (Custom Setting e4 set to [AE only]) or shutter speed and flash level (Custom Setting e4 set to [AE & flash]). Camera varies shutter speed and aperture (Custom
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    e6: Bracketing Order At the default setting of [MTR]>[under]>[over] (H), bracketing is performed in the order described on pages 132 and 136. If [Under]>[MTR]>[over] (I) is selected, shooting will proceed in order from the lowest to the highest value. U 330
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    Select center J focus point (default) Not used Description Pressing the center of the multi selector the multi selector has no effect when the camera is in shooting mode. ❚❚ Playback Mode Selecting full-frame or thumbnail playback and playback zoom. p Zoom off on/ Choose the initial zoom setting
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    Select center J focus point (default) p Zoom on/off Not used Description Pressing the center of the multi selector in live view selects setting of [Info13/Playback42], pressing 1 or 3 in full-frame playback changes the photo information displayed, while pressing 4 or 2 displays additional images.
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    when used in combination with the command dials ([FUNC. button+dials]). ❚❚ FUNC. Button Press Selecting [FUNC. button press] for Custom Setting f4 , and remains locked until the button is pressed a second time, the shutter is released, or the exposure meters turn off. E AE lock (Hold) * Exposure
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    fps while the shutter-release button is pressed. If white balance bracketing is active or continuous release mode (mode CH or CL) is selected, the camera option can not be used in combination with [FUNC. button+dials] (pg. 336). Selecting this options displays a message and sets [FUNC. button+dials]
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    [FUNC. button press], the electronic analog exposure displays in the viewfinder and top control panel act as a horizontal level when the Fn button is pressed. Camera tilted right Camera level Camera tilted left Control panel Viewfinder Note that the display may not be accurate when the
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    used to switch between FX and DX image areas. The image area can not be changed while shooting a multiple exposure. If the Fn button is pressed when the command dials are rotated, changes to shutter ) is selected in focus mode C (continuous-servo autofocus), the number of focus points (pg. 307)
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    ) Photographs To use the command dials to select the focus point when framing shots in portrait ("tall") orientation: 1 Choose [Focus point-selection]. Select [Focus point-selection] for Custom Setting f4 ([Assign FUNC. button]) > [FUNC. button+dials]. 2 Unlock the shutter-release button for
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    3 Select the focus point. With the camera in portrait ("tall") orientation, select a focus point by pressing the Fn button and rotating the command dials for vertical shooting. Use the main command dial to move the focus area selection left or right, the sub-command dial to move it up or down. Main
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    the role played by the depth-of-field preview button, either by itself ([Preview button press]) or when used in combination with the command dials ([Preview + command dials]). The options available are the same as for [FUNC. button press] (pg. 333) and [FUNC. button+dials] (pg. 336), except that
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    AE-L/AF-L button press]) or when used in combination with the command dials ([AE-L/AF-L+command dials]). The options available for [AE-L/AF-L button press] has the same effect as pressing the B button to initiate autofocus). The options available for [AE-L/AF-L+command dials] are the same as for
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    aperture. If [On] is selected, the main command dial will control aperture and the sub-command dial shutter speed. If [On (Mode A)] is selected, the main command dial will be used to set aperture in exposure mode g only. This setting also applies to the command dials for vertical shooting. U 341
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    start and the shutter release will be disabled. Note that regardless of the setting chosen, the aperture ring must be used to adjust aperture when a non-CPU lens is attached. At the default setting of [Off ], the multi selector is used to choose the picture displayed during full-frame playback
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    the button is pressed again, the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, or any of the I, E, t, M, ISO, QUAL, or WB button is pressed. Except when [No limit] is selected for Custom Setting c2 [Auto meter-off delay] or an optional EH-6 AC adapter is used, setting will also end when the exposure
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    release button is only enabled when a memory card is inserted in the camera. Note that when photographs are being captured to a computer using Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately), photographs are not recorded to the camera memory card and the shutter will be enabled regardless of the setting
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    f10: Reverse Indicators At the default setting of (V), the exposure indicators in the top control panel and shooting information display are displayed with positive values on the left and negative values on
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    . For information on using the setup menu, see "Tutorial: Camera Menus" (pg. 26). Option See page Format memory card 347 LCD brightness 347 Lock mirror up for cleaning 1 400 Video mode 348 HDMI 348 World time 349 Language 349 Image comment 350 Auto image rotation 351 Voice memo
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    values for reduced brightness. A See Also For information on adjusting monitor brightness in live view, see page 99. Lock Mirror up for Cleaning Lock the mirror in the up position to allow inspection or manual cleaning of the low-pass filter that protects the camera image sensor (pg. 400). U 347
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    , be sure the camera video mode matches the device video standard (NTSC or PAL). HDMI The camera is equipped with an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector, allowing pictures to be played back on high-definition televisions or monitors using a type A cable (available separately from
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    daylight saving time on or off. Option Description Time zone Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically set to the time in the new time zone. Date and time Set the camera clock (pg. 40). Date format Choose the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed. Daylight saving
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    Image Comment Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed in ViewNX (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; pg. 391). The comment is also visible on the third shooting data page in the photo information display. • [Done]: Save changes and return to the setup
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    ] for the [Rotate tall] option in the playback menu (pg. 287). Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images are not rotated automatically during image review (pg. 228). Voice Memo The voice memo menu contains options for recording voice memos
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    voice memo for the last photograph recorded can be overwritten when the camera is in shooting mode. See "Voice Memos: Recording Voice Memos" the default setting) when connecting to a PictBridge printer or an optional WT-4 wireless transmitter or when using Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately;
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    data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 (available separately; for more information, see the software manual). [Dust off ref photo] is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera. A non-DX lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is recommended. When using a zoom lens, zoom
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    button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. The monitor turns off when the shutter-release button is pressed. If the reference object is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data and the message shown at right will be
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    has been released with the current battery since the battery was last charged. Note Pic. meter that the camera may sometimes release the shutter without recording a photograph, for example when measuring preset white balance. • [j]: Due to repeated use and recharging, calibration is Calibration
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    taken, allowing alterations to be detected using Nikon's optional Image Authentication software. Image authentication information can not be embedded in existing photographs. Photographs taken with image authentication on are marked with a p icon on the file information and overview data pages of
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    can be viewed using ViewNX (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; pg. 391). • [Done]: Save changes and return to the setup menu. • [Artist or transferring the camera to another person. Nikon does not accept liability for any damages or disputes arising from the use of the [Copyright
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    save the following settings to the memory card in slot 1 (if the memory card is full, an error will be displayed; pg 417). Menu Option Display mode Playback Image review After delete Rotate tall Shooting menu bank File naming Slot 2 Image quality Image size Image area JPEG compression
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 385
    USB Image authentication Copyright information GPS Non-CPU lens data All My Menu items My Menu/ Recent Settings All recent settings Choose tab Settings saved using the D3X can be restored by selecting [Load settings]. Note that [Save/load settings] is only available when a memory card is
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    The virtual horizon display is not accurate when the camera is tilted at a sharp angle forward or back. A See Also For information on using the electronic analog exposure displays as a tilt meter, see Custom Setting f4 ([Assign FUNC. button] > [FUNC. button press]; pg. 334). For information on
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    Press 1 or 3 to point away Saved choose a value between +20 and from camera. value -20. Values for up to 20 lens types can be stored. Only one used Default when no previously saved value exists for the current lens (CPU lenses only). Move focal point toward camera. Previous value U 361
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    two digits of autofocus when [Tripod] is selected in live view mode (pg. 94). A Saved Value Only one value can be stored for each type of lens. If a teleconverter is used, separate values can be stored for each combination of lens and teleconverter. Firmware Version View the current camera firmware
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 389
    trimmed, or retouched copies of the photographs on the memory card. The retouch menu is only displayed when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera. For information on using the shooting menu, see "Tutorial: Camera Menus" (pg. 26). Option See page i D-Lighting * 366 j Red
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 390
    an option and press 2. 2 Select a picture. The pictures on the memory card will be displayed. Use the multi selector to highlight a picture (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the N button). If two memory cards are inserted, the slot can be selected by holding the N button
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    quality as the original, copies created from NEF (RAW) photos are saved as large fine-quality JPEG images, and copies created from TIFF (RGB) photos are saved as fine-quality JPEG images of the same size as the original. Sizepriority compression is used when copies are saved in JPEG format. U 365
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    D-Lighting D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph. After U 366
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 393
    available only with photographs taken using zoomed in, press N and use multi selector to view areas of image not visible in monitor. camera detects red-eye in the selected photograph, a copy will be created J that has been processed to reduce its effects. No copy will be created if the camera
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 394
    create a cropped copy as described in the following table. To Use Reduce size of crop N+ Increase size of crop N+ Change 3, and 5 : 4. Use multi selector to move crop to other area of image. Preview crop Press center of multi selector to preview cropped image. Create copy J Save the
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 395
    in [Black-and-white], [Sepia], or [Cyanotype] (blue and white monochrome). Selecting [Sepia] or [Cyanotype] displays a preview of the selected image; press 1 to increase color saturation, 3 to decrease. Press J to create a monochrome copy. Increase saturation Decrease saturation U 369
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 396
    filter copy a "warm" red cast. The effect can be previewed in the monitor. Color Balance Use the multi selector to create a copy with modified color balance as shown below. The effect is without modifying color balance. U The JPEG copy will have an image quality of "fine" and a size of [L]. 370
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 397
    photographs combined in an imaging application because they make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor. The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings; before creating an overlay, set image quality and size (pp. 66, 70; all options are available). To create a NEF (RAW
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 398
    to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display. The selected image will appear as [Image 1]. 5 Set gain. Optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing 1 or 3 to select the gain for image 1 from values between 0.1 and 2.0. The default value is 1.0; selecting 0.5 cuts gain in
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    created with the D3X can be selected for image overlay. Other images are not displayed in the selection screen. Only NEF (RAW) photographs with the same image area and bit-depth can be combined. The overlay has the same photo info (including date of recording, metering, shutter speed, aperture
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 400
    photographs. 1 Select [Side-by-side comparison]. Highlight [Side-by-side comparison] and press 2 to display a picture-selection dialog. 2 Select a picture. Use the multi selector to highlight a picture and press J. Only retouched copies (shown by a N icon) or photographs that have been retouched can
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 401
    and the retouched copy. To view the highlighted picture full frame, press and hold the N button. If the copy was created from two images using [Image overlay], press 1 or 3 to view the other source image. To exit to playback mode, press the G button. To return to Step 2 with the highlighted
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 402
    , Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus for quick access (up to 20 items). If desired, recent settings can be displayed in place of My Menu (pg. 380). Options can be added, deleted, and reordered as described below. For information on basic menu operations, see "Tutorial: Camera Menus" (pg
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 403
    4 Position the new item. Press 1 or 3 to move the new item up or down in My Menu. Press J to add the new item. 5 Add more items. The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark. Items indicated by a V icon can not be selected. Repeat steps 1-4 to select additional items. U 377
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 404
    highlight [Remove items] and press 2. 2 Select items. Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. Selected items are indicated by a check mark. 3 Select [Done]. Highlight [Done] and press J. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. 4 Delete the selected items. Press J to delete the selected
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 405
    . U A Reordering Items in My Menu The item currently highlighted in My Menu can be moved up or down by pressing the N button and pressing 1 or 3. Release the N button when the operation is complete. 379
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 406
    highlight [Choose tab] and press 2. 2 Select [Recent Settings]. Highlight [Recent settings] and press J. The name of the menu will change from "MY MENU" to "RECENT SETTINGS." Menu items will be added to the top of the recent settings menu as they are used. To view My Menu again, select [My Menu] for
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 407
    the Camera pg. 395 Storage pg. 395 Cleaning pg. 395 Replacing the Focusing Screen pg. 396 Replacing the Clock Battery pg. 398 The Low-Pass Filter pg. 400 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions pg. 403 Troubleshooting pg. 407 Error Messages pg. 414 Appendix pg. 421 Specifications pg
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    for F3AF) ✔9 ✔9 3 AI-P Nikkor - ✔ 10 3 AI-, AI-modified, Nikkor or Nikon Series E lenses 12 - ✔ 10 ✔ - ✔ 13 - ✔ 14 ✔ 15 Medical-Nikkor can not be used. 2 Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses. 3 Spot metering meters selected focus point. 4 The camera's exposure metering
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    on matte screen in viewfinder is not in focus. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus. 10 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 11 Some lenses can not be used (see page 384). 12 Range of rotation for AI 80-200mm f/2.8 ED tripod mount is limited by camera body. Filters can
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 410
    D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used with the D3X: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm • AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm f/ 2.8, AF 200mm f/3.5 ED, AF
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 411
    VR 2 • AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR 2 1 Autofocus not supported. 2 Autofocus not supported when used with AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II/TC-20E II. A Compatible Non-CPU Lenses If lens data are specified using [Non-CPU lens data] (pg. 218), many of the features available with CPU lenses can also be
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 412
    A Picture Angle and Focal Length The D3X can be used with Nikon lenses for 35mm (135) format cameras. If [Auto DX crop] is on (the default setting) and a 35mm format lens is attached, the picture angle will be the same as a frame of 35mm film (35.9 × 24.0 mm); if a DX lens is
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 413
    accessories were available for the D3X. Power sources Wireless LAN adapters • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a, EN-EL4 (pp. 32, 34): Additional EN-EL4a/EN-EL4 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. These batteries can be recharged and calibrated using an
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 414
    (pg. 396): The focusing screens available for the D3X are listed below. Type B Brite View A type B focusing screen clear-matte is supplied with the VI focusing camera. screen Type E focusing screens are etched with a grid, Type E making them suitable clear-matte for copying and
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 415
    available with diopters of -3, -2, 0, +1, and +2 m-1 (values with camera diopter control centered at -1 m-1). Use , allowing the image in the viewfinder to be viewed from above when the camera is in the used when attaching the DG-2 Magnifier or DR-3 Right-Angle Viewing Attachment to the D3X. n 389
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 416
    and rear-interchange. Use Nikon filters; filters manufactured by other makers may interfere with autofocus or electronic range finding. • The D3X can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use Filters the C-PL circular polarizing filter instead. • Use NC and L37C filters to protect the lens
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    taken with image authentication on have been modified after shooting. Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software. Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is connected to the Internet. • Body Cap BF-1A: The BF-1A keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and low
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 418
    80 cm /2 ft. 7 in.). • Remote Cord MC-36: Remote shutter release; can be used for interval timer photography or to reduce camera shake or keep the shutter open during a time exposure. Equipped with back-lit control panel, shutter-release lock for use in bulb photography, and timer that beeps at one
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    connection to devices with two-pin terminals, including the MW-2 radio control set, MT-2 intervalometer, and ML-2 modulite control set (length 20 cm /8 in.). • GPS Adapter Cord MC-35 (pg. 221): Connects GPS devices to D3X Remote via PC cable supplied by manufacturer of GPS device, terminal allowing
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    ❚❚ Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D3X: SanDisk 8 GB Extreme IV SDCFX4 4 GB 2 GB 8 GB Extreme III SDCFX3 4 GB 2 GB 1 GB 8 GB Ultra II SDCFH 4 GB 2 GB 1 GB 4 GB Standard SDCFB 2 GB 1 GB Lexar Media Professional
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    50 °C (122 °F) or below -10 °C (14 °F) Cleaning Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, Camera wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled body water and dry thoroughly. Important: Dust
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 422
    Replacing the Focusing Screen A type B clear-matte VI focusing screen is inserted in the camera at shipment. To insert an optional type E clear-matte VI focusing screen for D3X cameras (pg. 388): 1 Remove the lens. Turn the camera off and remove the lens. 2 Unlatch the screen holder. Using the
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 423
    the screen holder. Push the front edge of holder upward until it clicks into place. D Replacing Focusing Screens Do not touch the surface of the mirror or focusing screens. A Framing Grids The display in type E focusing screens may be slightly out of position depending on how the focusing screen is
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 424
    and date, and interval timer photography will not function correctly. Replace the battery as described below. 1 Remove the main battery. The clock battery chamber is located on the roof of the main battery chamber. Turn the camera off and remove the EN-EL4a battery. 2 Open the clock battery chamber
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 425
    clicks into place. 6 Replace the main battery. Reinsert the EN-EL4a. 7 Set the camera clock. Set the camera to the current date and time (pg. 40). Until the date and time have been set, the B icon will flash in the top control panel. ACAUTION Use only CR1616 lithium batteries. Using another type of
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 426
    a fully-charged EN-EL4a battery or connect an optional EH-6 AC adapter. 2 Select [Lock mirror up for cleaning]. Remove the lens and turn the camera on. Highlight [Lock mirror up for cleaning] in the setup menu (pg. 346) and press 2 (note that this option is not available at battery levels of J or
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    6 Clean the filter. Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a blower. Do not use a service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter. 7 Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 428
    can be retouched using Capture NX 2 (available separately; pg. 391) or the clean image options available in some third-party imaging applications. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by
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    , damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product's internal circuitry. Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun: Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light source for an extended period. Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 430
    moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals. To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away. Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Replace the terminal cover before putting
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 431
    battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory cover. Remove and dry the accessory shoe cover after using the camera in the rain. Notes on the monitor: The
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 432
    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 occasions, ready a spare EN-EL4a/EN-EL4 battery and keep it fully charged
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 433
    and turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service n representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in loss of any data not recorded to the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 434
    Camera takes time to turn on. Delete files or folders. • Memory card is full or not inserted. • CPU lens with aperture ring attached but aperture not locked at highest f-number. If B is displayed in the top control panel, Shutter-release disabled. select [Aperture ring] for Custom Setting
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 435
    using Custom Setting Full range of shutter speeds not available. e1 ([Flash sync speed]); when using optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 Speedlight, choose [1/250 s (Auto FP)] for full range of shutter speeds. Focus does not lock when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Camera
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    Problem Solution Page • Choose lower ISO sensitivity or 104, 300 Randomly-spaced bright turn high ISO noise reduction on. pixels ("noise") appear in • Shutter speed is slower than 8 s: 300 photos. use long exposure noise reduction. Photos are blotched or • Clean lens. - smeared. • Clean
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    to For consistent results over a series 168 image. of photographs, choose a setting other than "A" (auto). Metering can not be changed. Autoexposure lock is in effect. 127 Exposure compensation can not be used. Choose exposure mode e, f, or g. 128 Reddish areas appear in Reddish areas
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    images are available Select [All] for [Playback folder]. 281 for playback. Can not change print order. Memory card is full: delete photos. 49 Can not select photo for printing. Photo is in NEF (RAW) format. Transfer to computer and print using supplied software or Capture NX 2. 262 • Set
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 439
    control. Use ViewNX (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately). - ❚❚ Miscellaneous Problem Solution Page Date of recording is not correct. Set camera clock. 40 Some options are not available at Menu item can not be selected. certain combinations of settings. Note that [Battery info
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    largest f-number). H d Low battery. Ready a fully-charged spare battery. H (blinks) d (blinks) Battery exhausted. Replace battery. G d Battery can not be (blinks) (blinks) used. Contact Nikonauthorized service representative. B (blinks) - Camera clock is not set. Set camera clock. No lens
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    Indicator Control Viewpanel finder Problem Subject too bright; q photo will be overexposed. Solution Page • Use a lower ISO 104 sensitivity. • Use optional ND filter. 390 In exposure mode: f Increase shutter 116 speed g Choose a smaller 118 aperture (larger f-number) n 415
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    ) A A selected in (blinks) exposure mode f. Change shutter speed or select manual 116, 120 exposure mode. (blinks) c (blinks) Optional flash unit that does not support i-TTL flash control attached and set to TTL. Change flash mode setting on optional flash unit. 191 - c (blinks) If
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    further photos at current settings, or camera has run out of file or folder numbers. size. • Delete photographs. • Insert new memory card. Release shutter. If error O (blinks) persists or appears Camera malfunction. frequently, consult Nikon-authorized service representative. Page 189 66
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 444
    Monitor panel Problem Solution No memory card. This memory card cannot Camera cannot S detect memory card. • Error accessing memory card. Turn camera off and confirm that card is correctly inserted. • Use Nikon- approved card. • Check that contacts be used. are clean. If card is Card may be
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 445
    or [Hide image] used to allow at least one image to be displayed. File has been File does not contain image data. - created or modified using a computer File can not be played or different make of back on camera. camera, or file is corrupt. Cannot select this file - Memory card does not
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 446
    Control Monitor panel Problem Solution Page Check printer. To Check printer. - Printer error. resume, select [Continue] (if 263 * available). Check paper. Out of ink. - Printer is out of ink. Replace ink and select [Continue]. 263 * * See printer manual for more information. n 420
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    Appendix The Appendix covers the following topics: • Defaults pg. 422 • Memory Card Capacity pg. 427 • Exposure Program pg. 430 n 421
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    defaults are restored either with a two-button reset or using [Reset shooting menu] or [Reset custom settings]. ❚❚ Defaults Restored with a Two-Button Reset (pg. 204) 1 Option [ISO sensitivity] (pg. 104) [Image quality] (pg. 66) Shooting [Image size] (pg. 70) menu 2 [White balance] (pg. 140) Fine
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 449
    File naming] (pg. 296) [Slot 2] (pg. 72) [Image quality] (pg. 66) [Image size] (pg. 70) [Image area] (pg. 60) [Auto DX crop] (pg. 60) [Choose image settings] (pg. 104) [ISO sensitivity] (pg. 104) [ISO sensitivity auto control] (pg. 106) [Live view] (pg. 90) [Live view mode] (pg. 91) [Release mode
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 450
    a4 [Focus tracking with lock-on] (pg. 309) a5 [AF activation] (pg. 309) [Focus point illumination] (pg. 310) Default Release Focus 9 points Normal Shutter/AF-ON a6 [Manual focus mode] On [Continuous mode] On [Focus point brightness] a7 [Focus point wrap-around] (pg. 311) a8 [AF point selection
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 451
    high-speed] [Continuous low-speed] d3 [Max. continuous release] (pg. 321) d4 [File number sequence] (pg. 322) [ shutter speed] (pg. 327) e3 [Modeling flash] (pg. 327) e4 [Auto bracketing set] (pg. 328) e5 [Auto bracketing (Mode M)] (pg. 329) e6 [Bracketing order] (pg. 330) Default Off 5 fps 3 fps
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 452
    ) [Aperture setting] (pg. 342) [Menus and playback] (pg. 342) f8 [Release button to use dial] (pg. 343) f9 [No memory card?] (pg. 344) f10 [Reverse indicators] (pg. 345) Default Select center focus point Thumbnail on/off Select center focus point Do nothing Info /Playback None Choose image area (FX
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 453
    Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 4 GB SanDisk Extreme IV (SDCFX4) card at different image quality, image size, and image area settings. ❚❚ FX format (36 × 24) Image Area Image quality Image size File size 1 NEF (RAW),
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    ❚❚ DX Format (24 × 16) Image Area Image quality Image size File size 1 NEF (RAW), Lossless - compressed, 3.1 MB M 1.8 MB S 0.8 MB JPEG basic 3 L 1.6 MB M 0.9 MB S 0.4 MB No. of images 1 Buffer capacity 2 229 32 176 52 313 38 260 83 229 29 176 32 123 24 218 29 484 40
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    authentication is on. 3 Figures assume [JPEG compression] is set to [Size priority]. Selecting [Optimal quality] increases the file size of JPEG images; number of images and buffer capacity drop accordingly. A d3-Max. Continuous Release (pg. 321) n The maximum number of photographs that can be
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    f/2.8 17 f/4 18 f/5.6 19 f/8 20 f/11 21 f/16 22 f/22 23 f/32 30" 15" 8" 4" 2" 1" 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 Shutter speed The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with ISO sensitivity; the above graph assumes an ISO sensitivity of ISO 100 equivalent. When matrix
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 457
    Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D3X Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Single-lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective pixels Effective pixels 24.5 million Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust-reduction System 35.9 × 24.0 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 458
    Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 459
    100, f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 °F) TTL exposure metering using 1,005-segment RGB sensor • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data • Center-weighted: Weight of 75
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    AF, auto-area AF Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button • TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using combined 1,005-segment RGB sensor are available with SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400
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    supported with all CLS-compatible flash units Sync terminal ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread White balance White balance Auto (TTL white-balance with main image sensor and 1,005 segment RGB sensor); 7 manual modes with finetuning; color temperature setting Live view Modes Autofocus
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 462
    rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL4a battery EH-6 AC adapter (available separately) Tripod socket Tripod socket 1/4 in. (ISO 1222) Dimensions/weight Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 159.5 × 157 × 87.5 mm (6.3 × 6.2 × 3.4 in.) Weight Approx. 1,220 g (2 lb 11 oz.) without battery, memory card, body cap, or
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    quick charger is equipped with a battery calibration feature. Calibrate the battery as required to ensure the accuracy of the camera and charger battery level displays. If the calibration lamp for the current battery chamber blinks when a battery is inserted, the battery needs to be calibrated. To
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    lamps flash on and off in sequence when a battery is inserted, a problem has occurred with the battery or charger during charging. Remove the battery, unplug the charger, and take the battery and charger to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. A Charging and Calibrating Two
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    V (50/60 Hz) Rated output DC 12.6 V/1,200 mA Supported batteries Nikon EN-EL4a/EN-EL4 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Charging time per Approx. 2 hours and 25 minutes (EN-EL4a) or 1 hour battery and 40 minutes (EN-EL4) when battery is fully discharged Operating temperature 0-40 °C (+32-104
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    print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.21: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.21, a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif-compliant
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 467
    A Battery Life The number of shots that can be taken with a fully-charged EN-EL4a battery (2,500 mAh) varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, and how the camera is used. Sample figures are given below. • CIPA standard: Approximately 4,400 shots. Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/ 3.6
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    ), 110, 316, 317 b (Spot), 110, 317 e (Programmed auto), 114 f (Shutter-priority auto), 116 g (Aperture-priority auto), 118 h (Manual), 120 Q (Help), 31 t (Memory buffer), 55, 89, 427 L (Preset manual), 141, 148 Numerics 1,005-segment RGB sensor, 140, 193 3D color matrix metering II, 110, 111 3D
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    [Customize command dials], 341 D Date and time, 40, 349 Daylight saving time, 40, 349 DCF version 2.0, 440 Default settings, 204, 422 restoring, 204 [Delete], 281 [All], 281 [Selected], 281 Delete, 58, 245, 281 all images, 281 current image, 245 selected images, 281 Digital Print Order Format, 262
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    99 F File information, 230 [File naming], 296 [File number sequence], 322 [Filter effects], 370 [Skylight], 370 [Warm filter], 370 [Fine tune optimal exposure], 316 [Firmware version], 362 Flash, 130, 185, 194, 327, 328 bracketing, 130, 328 control, 193 i-TTL balanced-fill flash for digital SLR, 193
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    , 105 [Lock mirror up for cleaning], 347 [Long exp. NR], 300 M M (manual focus mode), 74, 83 M (medium), 70 Magenta, 144, 370 [Manage Picture Control], 170 Manual, 83, 92, 120 Mass Storage, 257, 352 Matrix, 110, 317, 334 [Max. continuous release], 321 Memory buffer, 88, 89 Memory card, 42, 347, 394
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    Uncompressed], 69 Nikon Transfer, 256, 259 [No memory card?], 344 [ set (DPOF)], 272 Printing, 262 Programmed auto, 114 Protecting photographs, 244 R Rear-curtain sync, 194 [Red-eye correction], 367 Red-eye reduction, 194 Red-eye reduction with slow sync, 195 [Release button to use dial], 343 Release
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    164 Setup menu, 346 Shooting data, 234, 235, 236, 237 [Shooting info display], 324 Shooting menu, 290 [Shooting menu bank], 291 [Shooting speed], 321 Shutter speed, 116, 123 auto FP high-speed sync, 186, 194, 326 flash sync speed, 194, 326 lock, 123 Shutter-priority auto, 116 Shutter-release button
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    ], 141 [Shade], 141 White balance, 139 bracketing, 130, 135 preset manual, 141, 148 Wireless, 187, 261, 262, 356, 387 network, 261 transmitter, 261, 356 [Wireless transmitter], 356 [World time], 40, 349 [Date and time], 349 [Date format], 349 [Daylight saving time], 349 [Time zone], 349 WT-4, 261
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 475
  • Nikon D3s Body Only | User Manual - Page 476
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