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or monitor, find the solution here. i Troubleshooting ➜ Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find the solution here. 0 216-220 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in "For Your Safety" (0 xii). Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for help - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 3
Q&A Index Table of Contents X Introduction s Basic Photography and Playback x Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View) y Recording and Viewing Movies z More on Photography (All Modes) t P, S, A, and M Modes I More on Playback Q Connections o The Playback Menu i The Shooting Menu L Custom Settings - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 4
re looking for using this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera Displays Question What do these icons mean? How many more shots a photo? Key phrase 0 The information display 8, 167 The viewfinder 6 Number of exposures remaining 29 Battery level 28 Auto off timers 157 Language 169 LCD - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 5
take pictures with a small file size for e-mail? Can I choose how the camera focuses? Can I choose the focus point? Can I change the composition without intervals? How do I focus the viewfinder? How do I keep the camera from beeping? Key phrase Auto modes Scene modes Live view Recording movies - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 6
❚❚ Viewing, Retouching, and Printing Photographs Question How do I view photographs on the camera? How do I delete unwanted photos? Can I zoom in on photos during playback? Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? Can I view photos in an automatic slide - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 7
192 Two-button reset 78 Time zone and date 20, 169 File number sequence 159 My Menu 191 Recent settings 190 ❚❚ Miscellaneous Question What do available for my camera? What other accessories are available for my camera? How do I clean the camera? Who do I go to for servicing and repairs? Key - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 8
The Monitor ...7 The Information Display...8 The Command Dial ...10 The Power Switch...12 Camera Menus...13 Using Camera Menus ...14 First Steps ...16 Charge the Battery ...16 Insert the Battery ...17 Attach a Lens...18 Basic Setup...20 Insert a Memory Card...22 Format the Memory Card ...23 Adjust - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 9
Movies ...52 More on Photography (All Modes) 53 Focus ...54 Focus Mode...54 AF-Area Mode ...56 Focus Point Selection ...58 Focus Lock ...58 Manual Focus ...60 Image Quality and Size ...62 Image Quality ...62 Image Size...64 Release Mode ...65 Self-Timer and Remote Modes 67 Using the Built- - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 10
79 Shutter Speed and Aperture 80 Mode P (Programmed Auto 81 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 82 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 83 Mode M (Manual) ...84 Exposure ...88 Metering ...88 Autoexposure Lock...89 Exposure Compensation...90 Flash Compensation...92 Active D-Lighting...94 White Balance ...96 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 11
Print Order: Print Set 143 Menu Guide 145 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 146 Playback Folder...146 Display Mode ...146 Image Review ...147 Rotate Tall ...147 C The Grid Display 158 d3: ISO Display...158 d4: File Number Sequence 159 d5: Exposure Delay Mode 159 d6: Date Imprint...160 ix - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 12
163 f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 164 f3: Reverse Dial Rotation 164 f4: No Memory Card? ...164 f5: Reverse Indicators...164 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 165 LCD Brightness...166 Info Display Format ...166 Auto Information Display 168 Info Wrap-around ...168 Video Mode...168 HDMI...168 Time Zone - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 13
Non-CPU Lenses 195 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 198 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 198 Other Accessories ...202 Approved Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 210 Available Settings ...212 Memory Card Capacity ...215 Exposure Program...216 Troubleshooting ...217 Display ... - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 14
Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions parts Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. A Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 15
battery turn the camera off and allow the Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed cable to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 16
and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide D5000 accordance with the instructions, that are not expressly approved by Nikon may cause harmful - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 17
manual white balance (0 99). Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 18
digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction. A Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 19
camera, including the names of camera parts, how to use the camera menus, and how to X ready the camera for use. Overview ...2 Getting to Know the Camera 3 The Camera Camera Menus ...13 Using Camera Menus...14 First Steps...16 Charge the Battery ...16 Insert the Battery ...17 Attach a Lens ...18 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 20
Overview Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product. ❚❚ Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 21
rest of the manual. The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 X 21 22 23 24 25 18 19 20 camera strap 14 Microphone 51 15 Connector cover 16 E (self-timer) button 69 Fn (function) button ...........163 17 Mounting index 18 18 Lens release button 19 19 Mirror 42, 208 20 Lens - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 22
1 X 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The Camera Body (Continued) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 1 Viewfinder eyepiece 25 2 DK-24 Memory card slot cover....... 22 16 Multi selector 14 17 J (OK) button 14 18 Memory card access lamp 22, 32 19 Speaker 20 Power connector cover for optional power - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 23
Manual (0 84): Match shutter speed and shutter speeds to freeze action, slow shutter aperture to your creative intent. speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects. ❚❚ Auto Modes Select these modes for simple, point-andshoot photography. i Auto (0 28): Camera users of digital cameras. j Auto - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 24
9 Aperture (f-number) ......83, 84 10 Battery indicator 28 11 Bracketing indicator........... 103 12 Number of exposures remaining 29 Number of shots Exposure compensation display 90 17 Flash compensation indicator 92 18 Exposure compensation indicator 90 19 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 25
body. This position is recommended for most shooting and playback. ❚❚ Storage Position To protect the monitor when the camera is not in use, fold it back onto the camera body as shown at right. D Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown above. Do not use force. Failure - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 26
number of exposures remaining, is displayed in the monitor when the R button is pressed. X Camera in normal orientation R button Camera 10 11 12 19 27 18 26 25 24 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 2 7 16 17 13 15 14 19 18 PSet 23 22 20 21 indicator 149 31 Manual flash indicator ....... - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 27
highlighted item. Some items can also be adjusted using the command dial and camera buttons (0 10). P button X A The Shutter-Speed and Aperture . Fast shutter speed, large aperture (small f-number). Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f-number). While the mode dial is rotated, this - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 28
The Command Dial The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of settings when shooting information is displayed in the monitor. M button: flash mode and flash compensation X Fn (E) button: release mode, image quality and size, ISO sensitivity, white balance, Active D- - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 29
Choose an aperture (mode M; 0 84). Set exposure compensation (mode P, S, or A; 0 90). Mode M Mode P, S, or A Choose a flash mode (0 71). + E button Command dial Information display X + E button Command dial Information display + M button Command dial Information display Adjust flash - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 30
size (0 62) ISO sensitivity (0 74) White balance (0 96) Active D-Lighting (0 94) Bracketing (0 103) The Power Switch Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera Power switch on. Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 31
Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 146) • C: Shooting (0 148) • A: Custom Settings (0 153) G button X • B: Setup (0 165) • N: Retouch (0 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 32
Menus The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to Select highlighted item or previous menu display sub-menu X Move cursor down Follow - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 33
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. X 6 Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. 7 Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 34
First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is powered by an EN-EL9a rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-23 quick charger - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 35
off. A Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries. Power switch 2 Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xii-xiii and 210-211 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C ( - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 36
taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. An AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens is used in this manual for illustrative purposes. Focal length index Focal length scale X Lens cap Mounting index CPU contacts (0 194) Rear lens cap Focus ring (0 60, 229) Zoom - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 37
(q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR), X which reduces blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is panned, allowing - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 38
. Choose a language and set the time and date. Photographs can not be taken until you have set the time and date. 1 Turn the camera on. Power switch X A language-selection dialog will be displayed. 2 Select a language. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired language and press J. 3 Choose a time - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 39
is turned on, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. Set the clock to the correct time and date. A The Camera Clock The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary. 21 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 40
Insert a Memory Card The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). 1 Turn the camera off. A Inserting and Removing Memory Cards Always turn the camera off before inserting or X removing memory cards. Power switch 2 Open the card slot cover. Slide the - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 41
data they may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding (0 134). 1 Turn the camera on. X Power switch 2 Display format options. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Format memory card in the setup menu and press 2. For - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 42
data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. X • Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects. • Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks. • Do - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 43
differences in vision. Check that the display in the viewfinder is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera Power switch on. X 2 Focus the viewfinder. Slide the diopter adjustment control up and down until the viewfinder display and focus - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 44
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outlines the basics of taking and viewing photographs in auto and scene modes. s "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 28 Step 1: Turn the Camera On ...28 Step 2: Select i or j Mode...30 Step 3: Frame the Photograph 30 Step 4: Focus ...31 Step 5: Shoot...32 Creative Photography (Scene Modes - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 46
, rotate the mode dial to j to select auto (flash off ) mode. s Step 1: Turn the Camera On 1 Turn the camera on. Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. After a brief pause while the camera cleans the image sensor, the information display will appear in the monitor. Power switch 2 Check the - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 47
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 down to the nearest hundred Cleaning At default settings, the camera vibrates the low-pass filter covering the image sensor to remove dust when the - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 48
the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep your upper body stable. Hold the camera as shown at right when framing photographs in portrait - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 49
the area visible in the final photograph (select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale index to zoom in, shorter focal lengths to zoom out (blinks) Camera unable to focus using autofocus. See page 55. While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the number of exposures that - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 50
power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. Access lamp A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 51
Creative Photography (Scene Modes) The camera offers a choice of "scene" modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 52
❚❚ Scene Modes k Portrait p Child s Use for portraits with soft, naturallooking skin tones. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used, background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth. Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and background - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 53
n Close Up r Night Landscape Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges). Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur. s Reduce noise and unnatural colors when photographing night - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 54
t Beach/Snow v Dusk/Dawn s Capture the brightness of sunlight expanses of water, snow, or sand. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before dawn or after sunset. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off; use of a - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 55
x Candlelight z Autumn Colors For photographs taken by candlelight. The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. s Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in autumn leaves. The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 56
1 Silhouette 3 Low Key s Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds. The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. Use to create dark, somber images that bring out highlights when shooting dark scenes. The built-in flash turns off; use of - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 57
view additional information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (0 117). To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. 1/ 12 NIKON D5000 1/ 250 F11 200 35mm AUTO 0, 0 100D5000 DSC_0001. JPG 15/04/2009 10: 02: 27 NORMAL 4288x2848 39 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 58
Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O button. Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted. 1 Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page. s 2 Delete the photograph. - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 59
xFraming Pictures in the Monitor (Live View) This chapter describes how to frame pictures in the monitor using live view. Framing Photographs in the Monitor 42 x 41 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 60
below to take photographs in live view. 1 Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor. The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder. a button x Item Description 0 q Shooting mode The mode currently selected - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 61
to any point in the frame. Focus point Subject tracking: Frame the subject in the center of the monitor and press 1 to focus. When the camera focuses, the focus point will turn yellow and then start tracking the selected subject as it moves through the frame. Focus point Focus point 43 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 62
changes size. The focus point will blink green and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses. If the camera is able to focus, the focus point will be displayed in green; if the camera is unable to focus, the focus point will blink red. Note that pictures can be taken - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 63
angle shots Self-portraits Frame shots with the camera close to the ground. Frame shots while holding the camera over your head. Monitor shows mirror image of the monitor. A HDMI When the camera is attached to an HDMI video device, the camera monitor will turn off and the video device will display - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 64
the sun or other strong light sources. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera's internal circuitry. Live view shooting ends automatically if the monitor is closed or the lens is removed. x Live view mode can be used for up to an hour. Note, however, that when used - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 65
Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 60), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus. To magnify the view in the monitor up to about 6.7 × for precise focus, press the X button. While the view through the lens is zoomed in, a navigation window will appear in a gray frame at - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 66
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yRecording and Viewing Movies This chapter describes how to record movies in live view. Recording Movies...50 Viewing Movies...52 y 49 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 68
view mode. 1 Press the a button. The mirror is raised and the view through the lens is displayed in the monitor instead of the viewfinder. D The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 can not begin until the camera has focused. Autofocus is not available after recording begins; use manual focus to focus (0 60) - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 69
this precaution could result in damage to the camera's internal circuitry. Recording ends automatically if the lens is removed. Unless the camera is connected to a TV, recording will also metering method selected. The camera may record the sound made by VR lenses when vibration reduction is on. 51 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 70
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 116). The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: 1 icon Recording time To y Start/pause/ resume Advance/ rewind Adjust volume Exit to shooting mode Display menus Return to fullframe playback - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 71
to cover more advanced shooting and playback options. Focus ...54 Focus Mode...54 AF-Area Mode ...56 Focus Point Selection ...58 Focus Lock ...58 Manual Focus...60 z Image Quality and Size 62 Image Quality ...62 Image Size...64 Release Mode ...65 Self-Timer and Remote Modes 67 Using the Built - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 72
subject is moving. AF-S Single-servo AF For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. AF-C Continuousservo AF For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously while shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 60). 54 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 73
the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus. In these cases, focus manually (0 . 10 in.); when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of 18-200 mm and remove the lens hood. AF-assist illuminator A The Beep Speaker Custom - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 74
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. 1 Place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the R button. Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display. R button Information display P button 2 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 75
your finger from shutter-release button and recompose photograph with subject in selected focus point. In AF-S focus mode, user selects focus point manually (0 58); camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only. A AF-Area Mode AF-area mode can also be selected from the Custom Settings - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 76
Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AF-area modes to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus point in the final composition. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 55), you can also focus on another subject at the same distance and - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 77
the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting. Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, focus again at the new distance. A The AE-L/AF-L Button Custom Setting - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 78
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens used in this manual for illustrative purposes; 0 229) can select manual focus simply by setting the lens focus-mode switch to M. A M/A If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override, MF priority), manual focus can also be selected by setting the camera focus - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 79
the focal plane mark on the camera body. The distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46.5 mm (1.83 in.). 46.5mm z Focal plane mark A The Exposure Indicator If desired, the exposure indicator can be used to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in front of - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 80
Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card (0 215). Image - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 81
Names Photographs are stored as image files with names of the form "DSC_nnnn.xxx," where nnnn is a four-digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by the camera, and xxx is one of the following three letter extensions: "NEF" for NEF images, "JPG" for JPEG images - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 82
848 3,216 × 2,136 2,144 × 1,424 Approximate size when printed at 200 dpi 54.5 × 36.2 cm (21.4 × 14.2 in.) 40.8 × 27.1 cm (16.1 × 10.7 in.) 27.2 × 18.1 cm (10.7 × 7.1 in.) A The Shooting Menu Image size can also be adjusted using the Image size option in the shooting menu (0 148). A The Fn Button - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 83
frames per second while shutter-release button is held down. E Self-timer Use for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera shake (0 67). " Delayed remote Optional ML-L3 wireless remote control required. released after two-second delay (0 67). Shutter is # Quick-response Optional - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 84
images in the same burst, even if the camera is rotated during shooting. See "Auto Image Rotation" (0 170). A See Also For information on using the Fn (E) button and the command dial to select a release mode, see page 163. For information on the number of photographs that can be taken in a single - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 85
release mode (#). 3 Frame the photograph. A Using a Remote Control z If autofocus is in effect in delayed remote or quick response release mode, the camera can be focused by pressing the shutter-release button halfway (the shutter will not be released if the shutter-release button is pressed all - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 86
the beeping will become more rapid. The shutter will be released about ten seconds after the timer starts. The timer will not start if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released. z Delayed remote and quick response modes: From a distance of - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 87
required when the shutter-release button on the ML-L3 is pressed. The camera will only respond to the shutter-release button on the ML-L3 once is used, regardless of the number of shots selected for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer, 0 157). In flash modes that support red-eye reduction, the red-eye - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 88
Using the Built-in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. ❚❚ Using the Built-in Flash: i, k, p, n, o, s, and w Modes 1 Choose a flash mode (0 71). 2 Take pictures. The - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 89
Flash Mode To choose a flash mode: 1 Place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the R button. Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display. R button Information display P button 2 Display flash mode options. - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 90
can be used with the built-in flash, see page 196. Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum range of 60 cm Built-in Flash The following shutter speeds are available with the built-in flash when vibration reduction (VR) is not used. Mode i, k, p, s, w, P, A n, 0 o Shutter speed - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 91
A Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. Aperture at ISO equivalent of 200 400 800 1600 3200 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 4 5.6 8 11 16 5.6 8 11 16 22 8 11 16 22 32 11 16 22 32 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 92
ISO Sensitivity "ISO sensitivity" is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light 1, equivalent to ISO 6400). Auto and scene modes also offer an AUTO option, which allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions. 74 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 93
A AUTO If the mode dial is rotated to P, S, A, or M after AUTO is selected for ISO sensitivity in another mode, the ISO sensitivity last selected in P, S, A, or M mode will be restored. A Hi 0.3-Hi 1 Pictures taken at these settings are more likely to be subject to noise and color distortion. A Lo - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 94
Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. 1 the slowest anticipated shutter speed. Press 2 to continue. 5 Choose the number of intervals. Press 4 or 2 to highlight number of intervals; press 1 or 3 to change. Press 2 to continue. 76 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 95
a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. To ensure that shooting starts at the desired time, check that the camera clock is correctly set (0 20). Settings can not be changed while interval timer photography is in progress. z Use of a tripod is recommended. Mount the - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 96
Two-Button Reset The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the R and P buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 97
Shutter Speed and Aperture 80 Mode P (Programmed Auto 81 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 82 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 83 Mode M (Manual)...84 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only 86 Exposure ...88 Metering...88 t Autoexposure Lock...89 Exposure Compensation ...90 Flash Compensation ...92 Active - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 98
aperture; camera selects shutter speed for best results. Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus. M Manual (0 84 D Lens Aperture Rings t When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring (0 194), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 99
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 program"). Rotate the dial to the right for large apertures (low f-numbers) that t blur background details or fast shutter speeds that "freeze - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 100
Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to " - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 101
auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f-numbers) reduce depth of field, blurring objects the minimum and maximum for the lens. Command dial 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. 83 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 102
you control both shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in manual exposure mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial the command dial: choose from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens. Shutter speed and aperture are shown in t the viewfinder and information display. - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 103
A The Exposure Indicator If a CPU lens is attached and a shutter speed other than "bulb" or "time" is selected, the exposure indicator in the viewfinder and information display shows whether the photograph - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 104
button on remote control is pressed and remains open for thirty minutes or until shutter-release button is pressed a second time. 1 Ready the camera. Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface. To prevent loss of power before the exposure is complete, use a fully charged - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 105
. Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or remote cord all the way down. Keep the shutter-release button pressed until the exposure is complete. If you are using a remote cord, see the manual provided with the product for more information. Time: Press the shutter - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 106
frame but assigns greatest weight to center area. Classic meter for portraits; recommended when using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×. Camera meters current focus point; use to meter off-center subjects (if N Spot Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode as described on page - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 107
Autoexposure Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after metering exposure: 1 Select center-weighted (M) or spot (N) metering (0 88). Matrix metering (L) will not produce the desired results. 2 Lock exposure. Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter- - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 108
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with center- by setting exposure compensation to ±0. Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. 90 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 109
A The E Button Exposure compensation can also be set by pressing the E button and rotating the command dial. The selected value is shown in the viewfinder and information display. E button Command dial -0.3 EV +2 EV A Mode M In mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator; - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 110
Flash compensation is used to alter flash output from the level suggested by the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Flash output can restored by setting flash compensation to ±0.0. Flash compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. 92 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 111
A The Y (M) and E Buttons Flash compensation can also be set by rotating the command dial while pressing the Y (M) and E buttons. The selected value is shown in the viewfinder and information display. Y (M) button E button Command dial -0.3 EV +1 EV A Optional Flash Units Flash compensation is - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 112
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. It is - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 113
D Active D-Lighting Noise (graininess, banding, and mottling) may appear in photographs taken with Active D-Lighting at high ISO sensitivities. If center-weighted or spot metering is selected, settings other than X Off are equivalent to Q Normal. In mode M, an Active D-Lighting setting of G Auto is - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 114
display and press J. 3 Choose a white balance option. Highlight one of the following options and press J. v Auto J Incandescent I Fluorescent (0 97) H Direct sunlight N Flash G Cloudy M Shade L Preset manual (0 99) 96 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 115
as incandescent light bulbs, appear slightly yellow or red. Light sources with a higher color temperature appear tinged with blue. The camera white balance options are adapted to the following color temperatures: t • I (sodium-vapor lamps): 2,700 K • J (incandescent)/ I (warm-white fluorescent - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 116
a lighting type and press 2). The fine-tuning options shown at right will be displayed. Fine-tuning is not t available with Preset manual white balance. Coordinates Adjustment 3 Fine tune white balance. Use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance. Increase green Increase blue Increase - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 117
that will be used in final photo and white balance measured by camera (see below). Use photo White balance is copied from photo on memory to display white balance t options. G button 3 Select Preset manual. Highlight Preset manual and press 2. 4 Select Measure. Highlight Measure and press 2. - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 118
shooting mode. To return to shooting mode immediately, press the shutter-release button halfway. If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance. A message will appear in the information display and a flashing b a will appear in the viewfinder. Press the - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 119
meter-off delay can be changed using Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; 0 157). The default setting is eight seconds. D Preset White Balance The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time; the existing value will be replaced when a new value is measured. When shooting in - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 120
White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from a photograph on the memory card. 1 Select Preset manual. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white balance options. Highlight - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 121
! ADL bracketing Take one photograph with Active D-Lighting off, the other at the current setting for Active D-Lighting. A Exposure Bracketing The camera modifies exposure by varying shutter speed and aperture (mode P), aperture (mode S), or shutter speed (modes A and M). If On is selected for - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 122
2 Place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the R button. Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display. R button Information display P button 3 Display bracketing options. Highlight the indicator for the selected - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 123
set to Auto). Bracketing ends automatically after the second shot. In continuous release mode, shooting will pause after each bracketing cycle. If the camera is turned off before all shots in the bracketing sequence have been taken, bracketing will resume from the next shot in the sequence when the - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 124
Picture Controls Nikon's unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings, including sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue, among compatible devices and software. Selecting a Picture Control The camera offers six preset Picture Controls. In P, S, A, - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 125
3 Choose a Picture Control. Highlight one of the following options and press J. Option Description Q Standard Standard processing for balanced results. Recommended for most situations. R Neutral Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for photographs that will later be extensively - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 126
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 Display the Picture Control menu. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Set Picture Control in the - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 127
options between -2 and +2 to reduce or exaggerate the effect Quick adjust of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). For example, choosing positive values for Vivid makes pictures more vivid. Not available with Neutral, Monochrome, or custom Picture Controls - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 128
A The Picture Control Grid Pressing the X button in Step 3 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). Release the X button to return to the - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 129
Creating Custom Picture Controls The preset Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. 1 Select Manage Picture Control. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Manage Picture Control in - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 130
6 Name the Picture Control. The text-entry dialog shown at right will be displayed. By default, new Picture Controls are named by adding a two-digit number (assigned automatically) to the name of the existing Picture Control. This name can be edited to create a new name of up to 19 characters as - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 131
is deleted; to delete the selected t Picture Control, highlight Yes and press J. • Copy to card: Copy a custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) from the camera to a selected destination (1 through 99) on the memory card. A Saving Custom Picture Controls Up to 99 custom Picture Controls can be - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 132
cable supplied with the GP-1, allowing information on the camera's current position to be recorded when photographs are taken. Turn the camera off before connecting the GP-1; for more information, see the GP-1 manual. When the camera establishes communication with the GP-1, a h icon will appear in - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 133
IMore on Playback This chapter describes how to view photographs and details the operations that can be performed during playback. Full-Frame Playback...116 Photo Information ...117 Thumbnail Playback ...122 Calendar Playback...123 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 124 Protecting Photographs from - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 134
Full-Frame Playback To play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. K button To Use Description View additional photographs Press 2 to view photographs in order recorded, 4 to view photographs in reverse order. View photo information - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 135
NIKON D5000 04/2009 : 01:15:29 N I KON D5000 1/12 GPS LENS AF / VR FLASH MODE, : , 1/ 250 ,F11 : , 200 :0. 0 : 35mm : 18-55 / 3. 5-5. 6 : A / VR-On : Built - i n, TTL, +1. 3 : N I KON D5000 D5000 1/12 Shooting data 2 I 1 Protect status 125 2 Retouch indicator 175 3 Frame number/total number - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 136
number of 2 3 4 N I KON D5000 8 pixels. 6 Histogram (red channel) 1/ 12 9 7 Histogram (green channel) 8 Histogram (blue channel) 9 Frame number/total number monitor. I A Histograms N I KON D5000 1/ 12 Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those displayed in - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 137
reduction) 3 19 9 Flash mode 71 Flash compensation 92 10 Camera name 11 Frame number/total number of images 1 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode (0 146). 2 Displayed in red if photo was taken with ISO sensitivity auto control on. 3 Displayed only if VR lens is attached. 119 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 138
HAS COME. SP RI NG HAS COME. 3636 3 High ISO NR 151 Long exposure NR 151 4 Active D-Lighting 94 5 Retouch history 174 6 Image comment 169 7 Camera name N I KON D5000 7 1/12 8 Frame number/total number of images 8 * Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode (0 146). 120 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 139
01:15:29 3 Latitude 4 Longitude 5 Altitude 6 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) 7 Camera name 8 Frame number/total number of images N I KON D5000 1/12 7 8 * Displayed only if GPS device was used when photo was taken (0 114). ❚❚ Overview Data 1 23 1/ 12 NIKON D5000 Control 106 18 Active - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 140
to shooting mode Display menus Thumbnail playback Calendar playback Use Description W Press W button to increase the number of images displayed. Press X button to reduce the number of images displayed. X When four images are displayed, press to view highlighted image full frame. Use - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 141
Calendar Playback To view images taken on a selected date, press the W button when 72 images are displayed. Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback Press the W button to toggle between the date list and the list of thumbnails for the selected date. Use the multi selector to highlight dates in the - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 142
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail or calendar playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: To Zoom in or out View other areas of image - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 143
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar 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 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 144
Deleting Photographs To delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or the photograph highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O button. To delete multiple selected photographs, all photographs taken on a selected date, or all photographs in the current playback folder, use the Delete - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 145
The Playback Menu The Delete option in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Description Q Selected Delete selected pictures. n Select date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date. R All - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 146
❚❚ Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date 1 Choose Select Date. In the delete menu, highlight Select date and press 2. 2 Highlight a date. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a date. To view the pictures taken on the highlighted date, press W. Use the multi selector to scroll through the - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 147
Slide Shows The Slide show option in the playback menu is used to display a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 146). To display the slide show menu, press the G button and select Slide show in the playback menu. G button The slide show menu contains the following options: - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 148
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on TV 132 Standard Definition Devices 132 High-Definition Devices ...133 Connecting to a Computer 134 Before Connecting the Camera 134 Connecting the Camera...135 Printing Photographs 136 Connecting the Printer ...136 Printing Pictures One at a Time 137 Printing Multiple Pictures ...139 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 150
to video device Audio (white) Video (yellow) Q 3 Tune the television to the video channel. Connect to camera 4 Turn the camera on and press the K button. During playback, images will be displayed both in the camera monitor and on the television screen. Note that the edges of images may not be - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 151
can be connected to HDMI devices using a type C mini-pin HDMI cable (available separately from third-party suppliers). 1 Turn the camera off. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. 2 Connect the HDMI cable as shown. Connect to high-definition device (choose - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 152
) and Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Home Edition/ Professional). • Macintosh: Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.6) See the websites listed on page xvi for the latest information on supported operating systems. ❚❚ Supplied Software Nikon Transfer is used to copy photographs from the camera to the - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 153
to transfer photographs (for more information on using Nikon Transfer, select Nikon Transfer help from the Nikon Transfer Help menu). Start Transfer button 6 Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable when transfer ends. Nikon Transfer will close automatically when transfer is complete. 135 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 154
to be printed via direct USB connection in P, S, A, and M modes, set Color space to sRGB (0 150). Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. Q 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Connect the USB cable. Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable as shown. Do not use force or - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 155
3 Turn the camera on. A welcome screen will be select. Option Description Menu of page sizes will be displayed (options not supported by current printer are not listed). Press 1 or Page size 3 to or 3 to choose number of copies (maximum 99), then press J to select and return to previous menu - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 156
printer settings), Print with border (print photo with white border), or No border, then press J to select and return to previous menu. Only options supported by current printer will be displayed. Time stamp Menu shown at right will be displayed. Press 1 or 3 to choose Printer default (print using - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 157
Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 137). G button 2 Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Print select: Select pictures for printing. • Select date: Print one copy of - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 158
be set to 1. Keeping the W button pressed, press 1 or 3 to specify the number of prints (up to 99; to deselect the picture, press 3 when the number of prints is 1). Continue until all the W + 13: Choose number of copies desired pictures have been selected. D Selecting Photographs for Printing NEF - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 159
border), or No border, then press J to select and return to previous menu. Menu of time stamp options will be displayed (0 138; options not supported by Time current printer are not listed). Press 1 or 3 to choose Printer default (print at stamp current printer settings), Print time stamp (print - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 160
Creating Index Prints To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card, select Index print in Step 2 of "Printing Multiple Pictures" (0 139). Note that if the memory card contains more than 256 pictures, only the first 256 images will be printed. 1 Select Index print. Selecting Index - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 161
the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF. Selecting Print set (DPOF) number of prints (up to 99; to deselect the picture, press 3 when the Q number of prints is 1). Continue until all the W + 13: Choose number - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 162
. D Print Set (DPOF) To print the current print order when the camera is connected to a PictBridge printer, select Print (DPOF) in the PictBridge menu current order (0 139). DPOF date and data imprint options are not supported when printing via direct USB connection; to print the date of recording - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 163
Guide The current menu is displayed by pressing the G button; to select from the menus listed below, press 4. This chapter describes the options available in the menus below. D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 146 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 148 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 164
Option Default 0 Option Delete - 127 Rotate tall Playback folder Current 146 Slide show Display mode - 146 Print set (DPOF) Image review On 147 Default 0 Off 147 - 129 - 143 Playback Folder G button ➜ D playback menu Choose a folder for playback: Option Description Only - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 165
appropriate orientation during shooting, images are not rotated automatically during image review (0 147). Option On Off Description "Tall" (portrait-orientation) pictures are automatically rotated for display in the camera monitor. Pictures taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation (0 170 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 166
C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab. G button The shooting menu contains the following options: Option Default 0 Option Scene mode Night landscape 33 Auto distortion Set Picture Control Standard control 106 Color - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 167
slow sync flash modes (available with the built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400 flash units), possibly preventing the camera from selecting slow shutter speeds. 149 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 168
the camera. A Color Space Color spaces define the correspondence between colors and the numeric values that represent them in a digital image support DCF, select the appropriate color space manually. For more information, see the documentation provided with the application or device. A Nikon - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 169
continuous release mode, frame rates will slow and the capacity of the memory buffer will drop. Noise reduction will not be performed if the camera is turned off before processing is complete. High ISO NR G button ➜ C shooting menu Photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities can be processed to - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 170
stored. D5000 (default digit folder number assigned automatically by the camera number (e.g., 101D5000). The camera treats folders with the same name but different folder numbers as the same folder. For example, if the folder NIKON is selected for Active folder, photographs in all folders named NIKON - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 171
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab. G button Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. Custom Setting groups Main menu L A: Reset custom settings (0 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 172
exposure cntrl. 1/3 step 156 c Timers/AE lock c1 Shutter-release button AE-L Off 156 c2 Auto off timers Normal 157 c3 Self-timer 10 s; number of shots: 1 157 c4 Remote on duration 1 min. 157 d Shooting/display d1 Beep High 158 d2 Viewfinder grid display Off 158 d3 ISO display - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 173
selected and the center focus point is used. If Off is selected, the AF-assist illuminator will not light to assist the focus operation. The camera may not be able to focus using autofocus when lighting is poor. AF-assist illuminator A See Also See page 197 for restrictions on the lenses - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 174
On to use the exposure indicator to determine whether the camera is correctly focused in manual focus mode (0 54; note that this function is is well in front of subject. Camera can not determine correct focus. A Using the Rangefinder The rangefinder requires a lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 175
while photographs are displayed in the monitor after shooting (Image review), and how long the exposure meters, viewfinder, and information camera is connected to a printer via USB. c3: Self-Timer G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the length of the shutter release delay and the number - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 176
will not sound when Off is selected; note that in v (quiet shutter-release mode), Beep is not available and a beep does not sound when the camera focuses. The current setting is shown in the information display: 3 is displayed when the beep is on, 2 when it is off. d2: Viewfinder Grid Display - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 177
When a new folder is created, the memory card formatted, or a new memory card inserted in the camera, file numbering continues from the last number used or On from the largest file number in the current folder, whichever is higher. If a photograph is taken when the current folder contains - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 178
while this option is in effect. 15 . 04 . 2009 15 . 04 . 2009 10 : 02 c Date counter New photos are imprinted with a time stamp showing the number of days between the date of shooting and a selected date (0 161). At settings other than Off, the selected option is indicated by a d icon in the - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 179
❚❚ Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until a future date or the number days elapsed since a past date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding. 02 / 20 . 04 . - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 180
from TTL and Manual. A Flash Control The following types of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is used in combination with the built-in flash or optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400 flash units (0 70, 198). • i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Flash output is adjusted - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 181
taken after the Fn (E) button is pressed. The exposure-count displays show the number of NEF (RAW) images that can be recorded. To exit without recording an NEF (RAW) copy, press the Fn (E) button again or turn the camera off. t Auto bracketing * Press the Fn (E) button and rotate the - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 182
? G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If Release locked is selected, the shutter-release button is only enabled when a memory card is inserted in the camera. Selecting Enable release allows the shutter L to be released when no memory card is inserted, although no pictures will be recorded (they will - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 183
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab. G button The setup menu contains the following options: Option Format memory card - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 184
LCD Brightness G button ➜ B setup menu The LCD brightness menu contains the following options: • LCD brightness: The menu at right will be displayed; press 1 or 3 to choose monitor brightness. Choose higher values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced brightness. • Auto dim: If On is - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 185
Camera in normal orientation Camera rotated 90° to shoot in tall (portrait) orientation 1 Programmed auto 2 PSet 34 56 1 Programmed auto 16 15 14 29 28 27 26 13 12 11 17 10 18 indicator ...........103 18 Manual flash indicator Beep" indicator 158 23 Number of exposures remaining 29 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 186
will appear after the shutter-release button is pressed halfway; if image review (0 147) is off, it will also be displayed immediately after ➜ B setup menu When connecting the camera to a television or VCR via the A/V out connector, be sure the camera video mode matches the device video standard - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 187
20). Date format Choose the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed. Daylight Turn daylight saving time on or off. The camera clock will automatically be saving time advanced or set back one hour. The default setting is Off. Language G button ➜ B setup menu Choose a language for - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 188
option when panning or taking photographs with the lens pointing up or down. D Auto Image Rotation In continuous release mode (0 65), the orientation recorded for the first shot applies to all photographs in the same burst, even if camera orientation is changed during shooting. A Rotate Tall To - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 189
reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 (available separately; for more information, see the Capture NX 2 manual). Image dust off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera. A lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is recommended. When using a zoom - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 190
reduction will be performed if the subject is poorly lit, increasing recording times. 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 displayed. Choose another reference object and repeat - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 191
is displayed in the monitor (0 222), turn the camera off and remove the card. The camera can be used to turn Eye-Fi cards on and off, but may not support other Eye-Fi functions. Any support inquires should be directed to the manufacturer. A Supported Eye-Fi Cards As of March 2009, the following - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 192
retouched copies of the photographs on the memory card, and is only available when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera. Movies can not be retouched. Option 0 Option 0 i D-Lighting 1 176 & Quick retouch 1 185 j Red-eye correction 1 176 ' Straighten 185 k Trim 177 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 193
Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy: 1 Display a photo full frame (0 116). A Retouch The camera may not be able to display or retouch images created with other devices. 2 Press J to display the retouch menu. A Monitor off Delay The monitor will - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 194
multi selector is pressed; area currently visible u Cancel zoom J in monitor is indicated by yellow border. Press J to cancel zoom. Create copy If the camera detects red-eye in the selected photograph, a copy will J be created that has been processed to reduce its effects. No copy will be created - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 195
Trim G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following table. To Increase size of crop Reduce size of crop Change crop aspect ratio Move crop - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 196
Blue intensifier). Press the multi selector up to increase the effect, down to decrease. Blue intensifier Add starburst effects to light sources. • Number of points: Choose from four, six, or eight. • Filter amount: Choose the brightness of the light sources u Cross screen affected. • Filter - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 197
Option Description Soft Add a soft filter effect. Use the multi selector to choose from 1 (high), 2 (normal), or 3 (low). Color Balance G button ➜ N retouch menu Use the multi selector to create a copy with modified color balance as shown below. The effect is displayed in the monitor together - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 198
Small Picture G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a small copy of the selected picture. The following sizes are available: Option Description 0 640×480 Suited to television playback. 1 320×240 Suited to display on Web pages. 2 160×120 Suitable for e-mail. The small picture option can be used - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 199
5 Press J to complete the operation. Press J. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J to copy pictures at the selected size and return to playback. To exit without creating copies, highlight No and press J, or press G to exit to the retouch menu. A Viewing Small Pictures - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 200
(RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than overlays created in an imaging application. The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 201
6 Set gain. Highlight Image 1 or Image 2 and optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing 1 or 3 to set gain for the selected image to values between 0.1 and 2.0. Repeat for the second image. The default value is 1.0; selecting 0.5 cuts gain in half, while selecting 2.0 doubles gain. The effects of - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 202
NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. 2 Select a photograph. Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 203
camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector, or select Manual to reduce distortion manually N retouch menu Create copies that appear to have been taken with a fisheye lens. Press 2 to increase the effect (this also increases the amount of that - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 204
Color Outline G button ➜ N retouch menu Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for painting. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph. Before After Perspective Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies that reduce the effects of - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 205
movie from the retouch menu displays the menu shown in Step 1. Follow the steps below to create a stop-motion movie from photographs taken with the camera. 1 Choose the frame size. Highlight Frame size and press 2 to display a menu of frame size options. Highlight the desired frame size and press - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 206
6 Select Save. The menu shown at right will be displayed; if no further edits are necessary, highlight Save and press J to proceed to Step 7. To edit the movie, highlight Edit and press J. The following options will be displayed: • Starting image: Choose a new starting frame. • Middle image: Remove - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 207
Side-by-Side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if the J button is pressed to display the retouch menu when a copy or original is played back full frame. ❚❚ Making a Side-by-Side Comparison 1 Select a picture. Select a retouched copy (shown - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 208
m Recent Settings/O My Menu The camera offers a choice of two custom menus: a recent settings menu consisting of the twenty most recently used settings, added to the top of the menu in - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 209
O My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu The My Menu option can be used to create and edit a customized list of up to 20 options from the playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus. Options can be added, deleted, and reordered as described below. ❚❚ Adding Options to My Menu 1 Select Add - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 210
3 Select Done. Highlight Done and press J. 4 Delete the selected items. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press J to delete the selected items. A Deleting Items in My Menu To delete the item currently highlighted in My Menu, press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 211
problems using the camera. Compatible Lenses...194 Compatible CPU Lenses...194 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 195 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 198 The Nikon for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 210 Available Settings...212 Memory Card Capacity 215 Exposure Program...216 Troubleshooting ...217 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 212
VR) supported with VR lenses. 2 Spot metering meters selected focus point (0 88). 3 Can not be used with shifting or tilting. 4 The camera's exposure metering and flash control systems may not function as expected when the lens is not in focus. Focus manually until image in viewfinder is in - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 213
manually via the lens aperture ring and the camera metering system, i-TTL flash control, and other features requiring a CPU lens can NOT be used with the D5000: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • numbers 174041-174180) • 360-1200mm f/11 ED (serial numbers 174031-174127) • 200-600mm f/9.5 (serial numbers - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 214
below: Lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G ED AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G ED AF 18-35mm f/3.5- 4.5D ED AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 215
ED • AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S VR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED • AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR • AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D ED • AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED • AF-S VR Micro 105mm f/2.8G ED A Calculating Picture Angle The size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. The - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 216
, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash. Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for more information. The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon's advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 217
or when selected with flash unit. 4 Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR is used with spot metering. 5 Selected with flash unit. 6 Auto aperture (AA) is used regardless of mode selected with flash unit. 7 Can be selected with camera. A Guide Number To calculate the range of the flash at full - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 218
to select flash mode. D Notes on Optional Flash Units Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D5000 is not included in the "digital SLR" category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 219
: With 24-105 mm AF lenses, active AF-assist illumination is not available with the focus points shown in gray. With other flash units, the camera AF-assist illuminator is used for AF-assist illumination and red-eye reduction. 24-34 mm 35-105 mm n 201 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 220
D5000. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (0 16-17): Additional EN-EL9a batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service manual for details. • DK-20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses: Lenses are available with diopters of -5, -4, -3, -2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m-1 when the camera - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 221
or to prevent blur caused by camera shake. The ML-L3 uses a cards have been tested and approved for use in the D5000. All cards of the designated make and capacity can be reader or other device, check that the device supports 2GB cards. † SDHC compliant. If card will be used with card reader or - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 222
off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter. 1 Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber (q) and power connector (w) covers. 2 Insert the EP-5 power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the correct orientation. 3 Close the - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 223
fingerprints and other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and clean with care. Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon service - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 224
at any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off. ❚❚ "Clean Now" 1 Place the camera base down. Image sensor cleaning is most effective when the camera is placed base down as shown at right. 2 Display the Clean image sensor menu - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 225
Automatic image sensor cleaning off. D Image Sensor Cleaning Using camera controls interrupts image sensor cleaning. Image sensor cleaning may not image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (0 208) or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. If image sensor cleaning is performed - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 226
manually as described below. Note, however, that the filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service Remove the lens. Turn the camera off and remove the lens. 3 Select Lock mirror up for cleaning. Turn the camera on and - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 227
can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter. 8 Turn the camera off. The mirror will conditions. To protect the camera when no lens is in place, be sure to replace the body cap provided with the camera, being careful to first - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 228
at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly. The lens and mirror are easily damaged. Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower. When using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 229
only batteries approved for use in this equipment. Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat. After removing the battery from the camera, be sure to replace the terminal cover. Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a spare EN-EL9a battery - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 230
AE-L Custom settings 3 c2: Auto off timers c3: Self-timer c4: Remote on duration d1: Beep d2: Viewfinder grid display d3: ISO display d4: File number sequence n d5: Exposure delay mode d6: Date imprint d7: Live view display options 212 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 231
Custom settings 3 ijklpmno P S A M e1: Flash cntrl for built-in flash e2: Auto bracketing set f1: Assign E/Fn button f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L button f3: Reverse dial rotation f4: No memory card? f5: Reverse indicators 1 Reset with two-button reset (0 78). 2 Reset with - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 232
: Auto off timers c3: Self-timer c4: Remote on duration d1: Beep d2: Viewfinder grid display d3: ISO display d4: File number sequence d5: Exposure delay mode d6: Date imprint d7: Live view display options e1: Flash cntrl for built-in flash e2: Auto - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 233
4100 100 L 1.5 MB 2100 100 JPEG basic M 0.9 MB 3600 100 S 0.4 MB 7700 100 1 All figures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded. 2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer. Drops if ISO sensitivity is set to Hi 0.3 or higher, High ISO NR is on - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 234
f1.4 − f22 Aperture Exposure Program The exposure program for programmed auto is shown in the following graph: F (lens focal length) ≤ 55 mm 55mm < F ≤ 135 mm 135 mm < F f1 f1.4 f2 f2.8 f4 f5.6 f8 f11 f16 f22 f32 Shutter speed The maximum and minimum values for EV vary - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 235
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Display Viewfinder is out of focus: Adjust viewfinder focus or use optional eyepiece correction lenses (0 25, 202). Viewfinder is dark: - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 236
95%. Photos are out of focus: • AF-S or AF-I lens is not attached: use AF-S or AF-I lens or focus manually. • Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or focus lock (0 58, 60). • Camera is in manual focus mode: focus manually (0 60). Focus does not lock when shutter-release button is - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 237
and rear lens elements. If problem persists, perform (P, S, A, M) Shutter-release disabled: • Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial to M (0 195). • Mode dial rotated to for preset white balance: Image was not created with D5000 (0 102). White balance bracketing unavailable: NEF (RAW) - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 238
mode or camera was pointed up or down when photo was taken (0 66). • Photo is displayed in image review (0 147). Can not delete picture: • Picture is protected: remove protection (0 125). • Memory card is locked (0 24). Can not retouch picture: • Photo can not be further edited with D5000 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 239
aperture ring to minimum aperture (blinks) (largest f-number). 19, 194 Lens not attached. F/s • Attach non-IX NIKKOR lens. 18 (blinks) • If non-CPU lens is attached, select mode M. 195 Shutter-release disabled. Recharge battery. Turn camera off and recharge or replace battery. 16, 17 This - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 240
Solution 0 - ● Camera can not focus using autofocus. Change 31, (blinks) composition or focus manually. 55, 60 • Use a lower ISO sensitivity 74 • Use commercial ND filter - Subject is too bright. q • In mode: S Increase shutter speed 82 A Choose a smaller aperture (larger f-number) 83 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 241
Nikon-authorized service - representative. Start-up error. Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative. O (blinks) Consult Nikon-authorized service representative. - Autoexposure error. Contact a Nikon-authorized service Continue. -* * See printer manual for more information. n 223 - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 242
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D5000 Digital Camera Type Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) Effective picture angle Approx. 1.5 × lens focal length (Nikon DX format) Effective pixels Effective pixels 12.3 million Image sensor Image sensor 23.6 × - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 243
not supported. Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function. Electronic rangefinder can be used if lens has " (delayed remote), # (quick response), v (quiet shutter-release) Up to 4 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster, and other settings at default - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 244
range Lens servo Focus point AF-area mode Focus lock Nikon Multi Guide Number (m/ft., • At ISO 200: Approx. 17/56, 18/59 with manual flash at 20 °C/68 °F) • At ISO 100: Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash Flash control • TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 245
hot-shoe contact with safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built-in flash, SB and 420 segment RGB sensor); 12 manual modes with fine-tuning; preset white balance Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 246
will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain. MH-23 quick charger Rated input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) Rated output DC 8.4 V/900 mA Supported batteries Nikon EN-EL9a or EN-EL9 rechargeable Li-ion battery Charging time Approx. 1 hour and - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 247
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens Type G-type AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR lens with built-in CPU and Nikon bayonet mount Supported cameras Nikon digital SLR cameras (DX format) Focal length 18-55 mm Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 Construction 11 elements in 8 groups (including 1 aspherical - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 248
memory card. • Exif version 2.21: The D5000 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.21, a standard in which All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 249
mode (CIPA standard 1): Approximately 510 shots • Continuous release mode (Nikon standard 2): Approximately 2900 shots 1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens under the following test conditions: lens cycled from infinity to minimum range and one - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 250
83 M (Manual 84 U (flexible program 81 a (Live view 42, 50 m (White balance 96 L (Preset manual 99 8 button 163 Attaching the lens 18 Audio video cable 132 Calendar 123 Calendar playback 123 Camera Control Pro 2........ 134, Delete selected images 127 Digital Print Order Format........136, - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 251
-flash for digital SLR 162 J JPEG 62 JPEG basic 62 JPEG fine 62 JPEG normal 62 L L (Image size 64 Landscape (Set Picture Control)..... 107 Language 20, 169 Large 64 LCD 166 LCD brightness 166 Lens 18, 19, 194 Lens cap 18 Lens focus ring 18 Lens mount 3, 18, 61 Lens VR switch 18 Live - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 252
18 Rear-curtain sync 72 Recent settings 190 Red intensifier (Filter effects) ...178 Red-eye correction 176 Red-eye reduction 72 Release mode 65 Remote Control 67, 86, 203 Remote cord 86, 203 Remote on duration 157 Remove items (MY MENU)........191 Removing the lens from the camera digital SLR - Nikon 25452 | User Manual - Page 253
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