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Choose aperture and shutter speed., The Exposure Indicator, Optimal exposure, Underexposed

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2 Choose aperture and shutter speed. Checking the exposure indicator (see below), adjust shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial (right for faster speeds, left for slower). To adjust aperture, keep the E (N) button pressed while rotating the command dial (left for larger apertures/lower f-numbers and right for smaller apertures/higher f-numbers). Shutter speed Aperture Command dial E (N) button Command dial A The Exposure Indicator If a CPU lens is attached (0 305) and a shutter speed other than "Bulb" or "Time" is selected, the exposure indicator in the viewfinder and information display shows whether the photograph would be underor over-exposed at current settings. Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV 124 P, S, A, and M Modes

Section	Page
Table of Contents	5
For Your Safety	15
Notices	19
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)	24
Introduction	27
Getting to Know the Camera	27
The Camera Body	27
The Mode Dial	30
The Viewfinder	31
The info (Info) Button	32
The i Button	38
The Monitor	39
Using the Touch Screen	41
Touch-Screen Photography	43
Viewing Pictures	49
Using the Menus	51
First Steps	52
Attach the Camera Strap	52
Charge the Battery	52
Insert the Battery and a Memory Card	53
Open the Monitor	55
Attach a Lens	56
Camera Setup	59
Focus the Viewfinder	67
Tutorial	68
Camera Menus: An Overview	68
The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining	72
Basic Photography and Playback	73
“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (Auto and Auto (flash off))	73
Basic Playback	82
Deleting Unwanted Photographs	83
Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)	84
Portrait	85
Landscape	85
Child	85
Sports	86
Close up	86
Night Portrait	86
Night Landscape	87
Party/Indoor	87
Beach/Snow	87
Sunset	88
Dusk/Dawn	88
Pet Portrait	88
Candlelight	89
Blossom	89
Autumn Colors	89
Food	90
Special Effects	91
Night Vision	91
Super Vivid	92
Pop	92
Photo Illustration	92
Toy Camera Effect	93
Miniature Effect	93
Selective Color	93
Silhouette	94
High Key	94
Low Key	94
Options Available in Live View	96
More on Photography	101
Choosing a Release Mode	101
Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)	102
Quiet Shutter Release	104
Self-Timer Mode	105
Focus	108
Focus Mode	108
AF-Area Mode	113
Focus Lock	119
Manual Focus	121
Image Quality and Size	124
Image Quality	124
Image Size	126
Using the Built-in Flash	127
Auto Pop-up Modes	127
Manual Pop-up Modes	129
ISO Sensitivity	133
Interval Timer Photography	135
Restoring Default Settings	141
P, S, A, and M Modes	144
Shutter Speed and Aperture	144
Mode P (Programmed Auto)	145
Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)	147
Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)	148
Mode M (Manual)	149
Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)	151
Exposure	154
Metering	154
Autoexposure Lock	156
Exposure Compensation	158
Flash Compensation	160
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows	162
Active D-Lighting	162
High Dynamic Range (HDR)	164
White Balance	166
Fine-Tuning White Balance	169
Preset Manual	171
Bracketing	177
Picture Controls	181
Selecting a Picture Control	181
Modifying Picture Controls	183
Creating Custom Picture Controls	187
Recording and Viewing Movies	190
Recording Movies	190
The i Button	192
Movie Settings	194
Time-Lapse Movies	197
Viewing Movies	202
Editing Movies	204
Trimming Movies	204
Saving Selected Frames	208
Playback and Deletion	210
Full-Frame Playback	210
Thumbnail Playback	211
Calendar Playback	212
The i Button	213
Photo Information	214
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom	222
Protecting Photographs from Deletion	226
Rating Pictures	227
Rating Individual Pictures	227
Rating Multiple Pictures	228
Selecting Photos for Upload	229
Selecting Individual Photos	229
Selecting Multiple Photos	230
Deleting Photographs	231
During Playback	231
The Playback Menu	232
Slide Shows	234
Slide Show Options	235
Connections	236
Installing ViewNX-i	236
Copying Pictures to the Computer	237
Printing Photographs	240
Connecting the Printer	240
Printing Pictures One at a Time	241
Printing Multiple Pictures	242
Viewing Pictures on TV	244
Camera Menus	246
The Playback Menu: Managing Images	246
Playback Menu Options	246
Playback Folder	247
Playback Display Options	247
Image Review	247
Auto Image Rotation	248
Rotate Tall	248
The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options	249
Shooting Menu Options	249
Reset Shooting Menu	251
Storage Folder	251
File Naming	253
NEF (RAW) Recording	253
ISO Sensitivity Settings	254
Color Space	256
Long Exposure NR	256
High ISO NR	257
Vignette Control	257
Auto Distortion Control	258
Optical VR	258
Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings	259
Custom Settings	260
Reset Custom Settings	261
a: Autofocus	261
a1: AF-C Priority Selection	261
a2: Number of Focus Points	262
a3: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator	263
a4: Rangefinder	263
a5: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode	264
b: Exposure	265
b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl	265
b2: ISO Display	265
c: Timers/AE Lock	265
c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L	265
c2: Auto off Timers	266
c3: Self-Timer	267
d: Shooting/Display	267
d1: Exposure Delay Mode	267
d2: File Number Sequence	268
d3: Viewfinder Grid Display	269
d4: Date Stamp	269
d5: Reverse Indicators	271
e: Bracketing/Flash	272
e1: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash/Optional Flash	272
e2: Auto Bracketing Set	277
f: Controls	278
f1: Assign Fn Button	278
f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button	280
f3: Assign Touch Fn	281
f4: Reverse Dial Rotation	282
The Setup Menu: Camera Setup	283
Setup Menu Options	283
Format Memory Card	285
Image Comment	286
Copyright Information	287
Time Zone and Date	288
Language	288
Beep Options	289
Touch Controls	289
Monitor Brightness	289
Info Display Format	290
Auto Info Display	291
Info Display Auto Off	291
Image Dust Off Ref Photo	292
Flicker Reduction	294
Slot Empty Release Lock	294
Location Data	295
Remote Control	296
Airplane Mode	297
Connect to Smart Device	297
Send to Smart Device (Auto)	298
Wi-Fi	298
Bluetooth	299
Eye-Fi Upload	300
Conformity Marking	302
Firmware Version	302
The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies	303
Retouch Menu Options	303
Creating Retouched Copies	304
NEF (RAW) Processing	306
Trim	308
Resize	309
D-Lighting	311
Quick Retouch	312
Red-Eye Correction	312
Straighten	313
Distortion Control	313
Perspective Control	314
Fisheye	314
Filter Effects	315
Monochrome	316
Image Overlay	317
Color Outline	319
Photo Illustration	320
Color Sketch	320
Miniature Effect	321
Selective Color	322
Painting	324
Side-by-side Comparison	324
Recent Settings/My Menu	326
Choosing a Menu	326
Recent Settings	327
My Menu	327
Technical Notes	331
Compatible Lenses	331
Compatible CPU Lenses	331
Compatible Non-CPU Lenses	334
The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)	341
Other Accessories	347
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter	351
Caring for the Camera	353
Storage	353
Cleaning	353
Image Sensor Cleaning	354
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions	359
Available Settings	364
Troubleshooting	366
Battery/Display	366
Shooting (All Modes)	367
Shooting (P, S, A, M)	371
Playback	372
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)	374
Miscellaneous	374
Error Messages	375
Specifications	382
Lens Kits	395
AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR	395
AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300mm f/4.5–6.3G ED VR and AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300mm f/4.5–6.3G ED	401
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR	406
Memory Card Capacity	413
Battery Life	414