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En_03SB0C03(11)DIGITAL CAMERAEnUser's ManualPrinted in Thailand6MB05611-03No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except

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viii❚❚ Retouching PhotographsHow do I get rid of an unwanted photo?Deleting individual photos220Can I delete several photos at once? Delete 221Can I z

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k85kRelease Mode– Single Frame, Continuous, Quiet Shutter-Release, Self-Timer, or Mirror UpRelease mode determines how the camera takes photographs: o

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86kChoosing a Release ModeThe camera supports the following release modes:Mode DescriptionSSingle frameCamera takes one photograph each time shutter-r

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87kTo choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting.Release modedialRelease mo

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88kContinuous ModeTo take pictures in CH (continuous high speed) and CL (continuous low speed) modes:1 Select CH or CL mode.Press the release mode dia

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89kA Power Source and Frame RateThe frame advance rate varies with the power source used.Power source Frame advance rate (approx.)1Battery (EN-EL3e) 7

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90kA The Memory BufferThe camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being sav

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91kSelf-Timer ModeThe self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. To use the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recom

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99Sadjusted if underexposure would result at the shutter speed selected for Minimum shutter speed (1/4000–1 s). Slower shutter speeds may be used if o

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V101ZExposure– Controlling How the Camera Sets ExposureThis section describes the options available to control exposure, including metering, exposure

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ix❚❚ Viewing or Printing Photographs on Other Devices❚❚ Optional AccessoriesQuestion Key phrase0Can I view my photos on TV? Television playback 239Can

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102ZMeteringMetering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available:Method Descriptiona3D color matrix IIRecommended in

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103ZTo choose a metering method, rotate the metering selector until the desired mode is displayed.A Matrix MeteringThe metering method used is determi

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104ZExposure ModeExposure mode determines how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure. Four modes are available: programmed

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105ZTo choose the exposure mode, press the I button and rotate the main command dial until the desired mode is displayed in the control panel or viewf

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106Ze: Programmed AutoIn this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal expo

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107ZA Flexible ProgramIn exposure mode e, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial while

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108Zf: Shutter-Priority AutoIn shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produ

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109Zg: Aperture-Priority AutoIn aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will pro

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110Z3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.A Non-CPU Lenses (0 342)Use the lens aperture ring to adjust aperture. If the maximum aperture of the lens

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111Zh: ManualIn manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in manual exposure mode:1 Select exposure mode

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xQ&A Index ...ivFor Your Safety ...

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112Z2 Choose aperture and shutter speed.While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command

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113ZA Exposure IndicatorsThe exposure indicators in the control panel and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at cu

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114ZLong Time-ExposuresAt a shutter speed of A, the shutter will remain open while the shutter-release button is held down. Use for long time-exposure

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115Z3 Choose a shutter speed.While the exposure meters are active, rotate the main command dial until “A” appears in the shutter-speed displays. The e

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116ZAutoexposure (AE) LockUse autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after metering exposure.1 Select center-weighted or spot metering (0 102).Mat

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117Z3 Recompose the photograph.Keeping the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot.A Metered AreaIn spot metering, exposure will

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118ZExposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker.In

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119ZExposure compensation can be set to values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, choose posi

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120ZBracketingBracketing automatically varies exposure, flash level, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” t

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121Z2 Choose the number of shots.Pressing the Fn button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The nu

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xiDeleting Unwanted Photographs... 46Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View) 47Framing Photographs in th

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122Z3 Select an exposure increment.Pressing the Fn button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment.At default settings, the size

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123Z4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected.

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124Z❚❚ Canceling BracketingTo cancel bracketing, press the Fn button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequ

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125Z❚❚ White Balance BracketingThe camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each with a different white balance. For more information on whi

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126Z3 Select a white balance increment.Pressing the Fn button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. Each increment is r

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127Z4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.Each shot will be processed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each co

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128Z❚❚ Canceling BracketingTo cancel bracketing, press the Fn button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequ

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129Z❚❚ ADL BracketingThe camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. For more information on Active D-Lighting, see page 164.1 Select

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130Z3 Select Active D-Lighting.Pressing the Fn button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose Active D-Lighting.Active D-Lighting is shown in the contr

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131Z4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. While bra

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xiiISO Sensitivity 95Choosing ISO Sensitivity Manually... 96Auto ISO Sensitivity Control ...

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132Z❚❚ Canceling BracketingTo cancel bracketing, press the Fn button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequ

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r133rWhite Balance– Keeping Colors TrueThe color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able

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134rWhite Balance OptionsFor natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. The following options a

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135rAuto white balance is recommended with most light sources. If the desired results can not be achieved with auto white balance, choose an option fr

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136rA Color TemperatureThe perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions. Color temperature is an objective measure of

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137rFine-Tuning White BalanceWhite balance can be “fine tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliber

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138r2 Fine tune white balance.Use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance. White balance can be fine tuned on the amber (A)–blue (B) axis and th

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139rA White Balance Fine TuningThe colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a “warm”

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140r❚❚ The WB ButtonAt settings other than K (Choose color temp.) and L (Preset manual), the WB button can be used to fine-tune white balance on the

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141rChoosing a Color TemperatureWhen K (Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance, color temperature can be selected by pressing the WB button

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142rPreset ManualPreset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light

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143rThe camera can store up to five values for preset white balance in presets d-0 through d-4. A descriptive comment can be added to any white balanc

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144r❚❚ Measuring a Value for White Balance1 Light a reference object.Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the

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145r4 Measure white balance.Before the indicators stop flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-rele

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146r6 Select preset d-0.If the new value for preset white balance will be used immediately, select preset d-0 by pressing the WB button and rotating t

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147r❚❚Copying White Balance from d-0 to Presets d-1–d-4Follow the steps below to copy a measured value for white balance from d-0 to any of the other

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148r❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph (d-1–d-4 Only)Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from an existing photograph to a

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149r4 Highlight a source image.Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold the X button.To view images in oth

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151rA Selecting a White Balance Preset: the WB ButtonAt a setting of L (Preset manual), presets can also be selected by pressing the WB button and rot

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152r❚❚ Entering a CommentFollow the steps below to enter a descriptive comment of up to thirty-six characters for a selected white balance preset.1 Se

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J153JImage EnhancementThis chapter describes how to optimize sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation and hue using Picture Controls, how to prese

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154JPicture ControlsNikon’s unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings, including sharpening, contrast, bright

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160JCreating Custom Picture ControlsThe Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls.1 Select Manage

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161J4 Edit the selected Picture Control.See page 157 for more information. To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O bu

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162JA Manage Picture Control > RenameCustom Picture Controls can be renamed at any time using the Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu.

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163JSharing Custom Picture ControlsCustom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utility available with ViewNX or optional software such a

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164JActive D-LightingActive D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast

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165JTo use active D-Lighting:1Select Active D-Lighting.To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Active D-Lighting in the shooting menu and

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166JColor SpaceThe color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Choose a color space according to how photographs will

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167JA Color SpaceColor spaces define the correspondence between colors and the numeric values that represent them in a digital image file. The sRGB co

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xvb: Metering/Exposure...270b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value ...

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l169lFlash Photography– Using the Built-in FlashThis chapter describes how to use the built-in flash.The Built-in Flash...

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170lThe Built-in FlashThe built-in flash has a Guide Number (GN) 17/56 (m/ft., ISO 200, 20 °C/68 °F). It supports i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digita

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171lUsing the Built-in FlashFollow these steps when using the built-in flash.1 Choose a metering method (0 102).Select matrix or center-weighted meter

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172l4 Check exposure (shutter speed and aperture).Press the shutter-release button halfway and check shutter speed and aperture. The settings availabl

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173lLowering the Built-in FlashTo save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place.D The Built-in F

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174lA Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash RangeThe range of the built-in flash varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture.Aperture at ISO equ

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175lFlash ModesThe D300S supports the following flash modes:Flash mode DescriptionFront-curtain syncThis mode is recommended for most situations. In p

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176lD Flash Control ModeThe information display shows the flash control mode for the built-in flash (Built-in) and for optional flash units attached t

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177lFlash CompensationFlash compensation is used to alter flash output by from –3EV to +1EV in increments of 1/3 EV, changing the brightness of the ma

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xvif6: Assign Preview Button ... 296f7: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button ...

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178lFV LockThis feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed without changing the flash level and ensuring that flash o

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179l4 Lock flash level.After confirming that the flash ready indicator (M) is displayed in the viewfinder, press the Fn button. The flash will emit a

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180lA Using FV Lock with Optional Flash Units FV lock is also available with SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, and SB-R200 flash units (available separa

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t181tOther Shooting OptionsThis chapter covers restoring default settings, making multiple exposures, interval timer photography, and using GPS units

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182tTwo-Button Reset: Restoring Default SettingsThe camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the QUAL and E buttons d

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183tThe following shooting-menu options will also be reset. Only settings in the bank currently selected using the Shooting menu bank option will be r

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184tMultiple ExposureFollow the steps below to record a series of two to ten exposures in a single photograph. Multiple exposures can be recorded at a

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185t3 Select the number of shots.Press 1 or 3 to choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph and press J.4 Select

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186t6 Select Done.Highlight Done and press J. A n icon will be displayed in the control panel. To exit without taking a multiple exposure, select Mult

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187tD Multiple ExposureDo not remove or replace the memory card while recording a multiple exposure.Live view (0 47) can not be used to record multipl

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xviiTechnical Notes 339Compatible Lenses ...340Optional Flash Units (Speedligh

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188t❚❚ Interrupting Multiple ExposuresSelecting Multiple exposure in the shooting menu while a multiple exposure is being recorded displays the option

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189tInterval Timer PhotographyThe camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals.1 Select Interval timer shooting.Press the

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190t3 Choose a start time.Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours or minutes; press 1 or 3 to change. The starting time is not displayed if Now is selected fo

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191t6 Start shooting.Highlight Start > On and press J (to return to the shooting menu without starting the interval timer, highlight Start > Off

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192tA BracketingAdjust bracketing settings before starting interval timer photography. If exposure, flash, or ADL bracketing is active while interval

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193t❚❚ Pausing Interval Timer PhotographyInterval time photography can be paused by:• Pressing the J button between intervals• Highlighting Start >

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194t❚❚ Interrupting Interval Timer PhotographyInterval timer shooting will end automatically if the battery is exhausted. Interval timer photography c

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195tNon-CPU LensesBy specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain access to a variety of CPU lens functions when u

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196t❚❚ The Non-CPU Lens Data Menu1 Select Non-CPU lens data.Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu and

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197t5 Select Done.Highlight Done and press J. The specified focal length and aperture will be stored under the chosen lens number. This combination of

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198tUsing a GPS UnitA GPS unit can be connected to the ten-pin remote terminal, allowing the current latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Univer

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199t❚❚ Other GPS UnitsOptional Garmin GPS units that conform to version 2.01 or 3.01 of the National Marine Electronics Association NMEA0183 data form

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200t❚❚ The k IconWhen the camera establishes communication with a GPS device, a k icon will be displayed in the control panel. Photo information for p

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201t❚❚ Setup Menu OptionsThe GPS item in the setup menu contains the options listed below.• Auto meter off: Choose whether or not the exposure meters

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I203IMore About Playback– Playback OptionsThis chapter describes how to play back photographs and details the operations that can be performed during

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204IFull-Frame PlaybackTo play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor.A Rotate TallTo displ

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205ITo Use DescriptionView additional photographsPress 2 to view photographs in order recorded, 4 to view photographs in reverse order.View photo info

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206IA Image ReviewWhen On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 251), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor for about

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207IPhoto InformationPhoto information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback. There are up to 9 pages of information for each pho

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xixA Do not use in the presence of flammable gasDo not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or

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212I❚❚ Shooting Data Page 111 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode (0 247).2 Displayed in red if photo was taken with ISO sensitivity a

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213I❚❚ Shooting Data Page 211 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode (0 247).2 Standard and Vivid Picture Controls only.3 Neutral, Monoch

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214I❚❚ Shooting Data Page 4**Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode (0 247) and copyright information was appended to photograph (0 309).

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215I❚❚ Overview Data* Displayed in red if photo was taken with ISO sensitivity auto control on.* -- is displayed if photo was taken using optional Pic

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216IViewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail PlaybackTo display images in “contact sheets” of four, nine, or 72 images, press the W button.The following ope

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217IA Choosing a Memory CardIf two memory cards are inserted, you can select a memory card for playback by pressing the W button when 72 thumbnails ar

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218ITaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomPress the X button to zoom in on the current image. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in

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219IProtecting Photographs from DeletionIn full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the L button can be used to protect photographs from accidental d

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220IDeleting PhotographsTo delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O button. To delete

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222I3 Select the highlighted picture.Press the center of the multi selector to select the highlighted picture. Selected pictures are marked by a O ico

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xxA Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.•

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Q223QConnections– Connecting to External DevicesThis chapter describes how to copy photographs to a computer, how to print pictures, and how to view t

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224QConnecting to a ComputerThis section describes how to use the supplied UC-E4 USB cable to connect the camera to a computer. Before connecting the

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225QDirect USB ConnectionConnect the camera using the supplied UC-E4 USB cable.1 Turn the camera off.2 Turn the computer on. Turn the computer on and

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229QConnecting the PrinterConnect the camera using the supplied UC-E4 USB cable.1 Turn the camera off.2 Connect the USB cable.Turn the printer on and

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230QPrinting Pictures One at a Time1 Select a picture.Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press 1 or 3 to view photo information (0 207), or pre

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231QBorderMenu shown at right will be displayed. Press 1 or 3 to choose print style from Printer default (default for current printer), Print with bor

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232Q4 Start printing.Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J.

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233QPrinting Multiple Pictures1 Display the PictBridge menu.Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 229).2 Choose Pr

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234Q3 Select pictures.Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To display the current picture full screen, press and

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235Q5 Adjust printing options.Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select.6 Start printing.Select Start printing and press J to start pr

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xxiNotices• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated

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236Q❚❚ Creating Index PrintsTo create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card, select Index print in Step 2 of “Printing Multiple Pictu

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237QCreating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetThe Print set (DPOF) option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for PictBridge-com

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238Q3 Select imprint options.Highlight the following options and press 2 to toggle the highlighted option on or off (to complete the print order witho

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239QViewing Photographs on TVThe supplied EG-D2 audio/video (A/V) cable can be used to connect the D300S to a television or VCR for playback or record

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240QA Video ModeIf no image is displayed, check that camera is correctly connected and that the option selected for Video mode (0 301) matches the vid

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241QHigh-Definition DevicesThe camera can be connected to HDMI devices using a type C mini-pin HDMI cable (available separately from commercial source

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U243UMenu GuideThis chapter describes the options available in the camera menus.D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ... 244CThe S

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244UDThe Playback Menu: Managing ImagesTo display the playback menu, press G and select the K (playback menu) tab.G buttonOption0Delete 221Playback fo

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245UChoose a folder for playback.Hide or reveal selected pictures as described below. Hidden pictures are visible only in the Hide image menu and can

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xxiiNotices for Customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested an

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246U2 Select pictures.Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and

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247UChoose the information available in the playback photo information display (0207).1 Select options.Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option, then press

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248UCopy images between memory cards. This option is only available when two memory cards are inserted in the camera.To copy images:1 Choose Select so

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249U5 Make the initial selection.Before going on select or deselect individual images, you can mark all or all protected images in the folder for copy

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250UTo choose from a list of existing folders, choose Select folder from list, highlight a folder, and press J.9 Copy the images.Highlight Copy image(

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251UChoose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting. If Off is selected, pictures can only be displayed

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252UCreate a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 245). Hidden images (0 245) are not displayed.To start the slide show, highl

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253UC The Shooting Menu: Shooting OptionsTo display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab.G buttonOption 0Shooting menu bank

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254UShooting menu options are stored in one of four banks. With the exceptions of Interval timer shooting, Multiple exposure, and modifications to Pic

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255U2 Enter a name.To move the cursor in the name area, press the W button and press 4 or 2. To enter a new letter at the current cursor position, use

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xxiiiDisposing of Data Storage DevicesPlease note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely er

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256USelect Ye s to restore default settings for the current shooting menu bank. See page 368 for a list of default settings.Select the folder in whic

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257U❚❚ Select Folder1 Choose Select folder.Highlight Select folder and press 2.2 Highlight a folder.Press 1 or 3 to highlight a folder.3 Select the hi

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258UPhotographs are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” or, in the case of images that use the Adobe RGB color space, “_DSC”, followed by a fo

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259UPhotographs taken at high ISO sensitivities can be processed to reduce “noise.”High ISO NRG button ➜ C shooting menuOption DescriptionS HighNoise

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260UACustom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsTo display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab.Custom Setti

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261UThe following Custom Settings are available:Custom Setting0B Custom setting bank 262A Reset custom settings 262a Autofocusa1 AF-C priority selecti

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262UCustom Settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others. To store a particular combination o

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263UThis option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when the camera is

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264UThis option controls whether photographs can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) or whenever the shutter-release button is

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265Ud 21 pointsIf the subject leaves the selected focus point, the camera will focus based on information from the surrounding 20 focus points. Choose

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xxivUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesNikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Niko

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266UThis option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to the subject.If Shutter/AF-ON is selected, both the shutter-r

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267UChoose whether focus-point selection “wraps around” from one edge of the viewfinder to another.Choose the number of focus points available for man

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268UChoose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when lighting is poor.a9: Built-in AF-assist IlluminatorG b

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269UChoose the function assigned to the B button on the optional MB-D10 battery pack.a10: AF-On for MB-D10G button ➜ A Custom Settings menuOption Desc

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270USelect the increments used when making adjustments to ISO sensitivity.Select the increments used when making adjustments to shutter speed, apertur

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271UThis option controls whether the E button is needed to set exposure compensation (0 118). If On (Auto reset) or On is selected, the 0 at the cente

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272UNote that the diameter is fixed at 8 mm when a non-CPU lens is used.Use this option to fine-tune the exposure value selected by the camera. Exposu

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273UAt the default setting of Off, exposure only locks when the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. If On is selected, exposure will also lock when the shutt

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274UChoose how long the monitor remains on when no operations are performed during playback (Playback; defaults to 10 s) and image review (Image revie

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275UIf High (high pitch) or Low (low pitch) is selected, a beep will sound at the selected pitch while the self-timer is active or when the camera foc

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X1XIntroductionThis chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts.Overview...

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276UChoose On to display tool tips for items selected in the information display.Choose the maximum frame advance rate in CL (continuous low speed) mo

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277UWhen a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering cont

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278UAt the default setting of Auto (AUTO), the color of the lettering in the information display (0 12) will automatically change from black to white

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279UTo ensure that the camera functions as expected when eight AA batteries are used in the optional MB-D10 battery pack, match the option selected in

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285U❚❚ Commander ModeUse the built-in flash as a master flash controlling one or more remote optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash units i

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286UFollow the steps below to take photographs in commander mode.1 Adjust settings for the built-in flash.Choose the flash control mode and output lev

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287U6 Compose the shot.Compose the shot and arrange the flash units as shown below. Note that the maximum distance at which the remote flash units can

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288UA The Flash Sync Mode DisplayM does not appear in the control panel flash sync mode display when –– is selected for Built-in flash > Mode.A Fla

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289UIf On is selected when the camera is being used with the built-in flash or an optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash unit, a modeling f

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2XOverviewThank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get th

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290UThis option determines which settings are affected when AE & flash or AE only is selected for Custom Setting e5 in manual exposure mode.Flash

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291UChoose what happens when the power switch is rotated to D.This option determines the role assigned to the center of the multi selector in shooting

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292UIf Reset meter-off delay is selected, operating the multi selector when the exposure meters are off (0 39) will activate the exposure meters. If D

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293U❚❚ Fn Button PressSelecting Fn button press for Custom Setting f5 displays the following options:Option DescriptionqPreview*Press the Fn button to

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294UMCenter-weighted meteringCenter-weighted metering is activated while the Fn button is pressed.NSpot meteringSpot metering is activated while the F

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295U❚❚ Fn button + dialsSelecting Fn button + dials for Custom Setting f5 displays the following options:Option Descriptionv1 step spd/apertureIf the

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296UChoose the role played by the depth-of-field preview button, either by itself (Preview button press) or when used in combination with the command

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297UThis option controls the operation of the main and sub-command dials.f8: Customize Command DialsG button ➜ A Custom Settings menuOption Descriptio

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298USelecting Ye s allows adjustments that are normally made by holding the I, E, M, ISO, QUAL, or WB button and rotating a command dial to be made

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299USelecting Enable release allows the shutter to be released when no memory card is inserted, although no pictures will be recorded (they will howev

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3XGetting to Know the CameraTake a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this sec

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300UB The Setup Menu: Camera SetupTo display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab.G buttonOption0Option0Format memory card 301 Ba

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301UTo begin formatting, choose a memory card slot and select Ye s . Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card

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302UThe camera is equipped with an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector, allowing pictures to be played back on high-definition telev

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303UChoose a language for camera menus and messages. The following options are available.Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments

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304UPhotographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback (0 204

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305UAcquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 (available separately; for more information, see the Capture NX 2 manual).Ima

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306U2 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder.With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a well-lit, featureless white object,

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307UView information on the battery currently inserted in the camera.Battery InfoG button ➜ B Setup menuItem DescriptionBat. meter The current battery

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308UThis option is used to adjust settings for connection to a wireless network, using an optional WT-4 wireless transmitter. See “Connections: Wirele

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309UAdd copyright information to new photographs as they are taken. Copyright information is visible on the fourth shooting data page in the photo inf

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iPackage ContentsBe sure all items listed here were included with your camera. Memory cards are sold separately.•Warranty• User’s Manual (this guide)•

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4XCamera Body (Continued)123456915161718A/VOUTMIC7810111213141 Built-in flash ... 1712 Flash pop-up button ...

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310USelect Save settings to save the following settings to the memory card, or to the memory card in the primary card slot if two memory cards are ins

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311USettings saved using the D300S can be restored by selecting Load settings. Note that Save/load settings is only available when a memory card is in

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312UFine-tune focus for up to 12 lens types. AF tuning is not recommended in most situations and may interfere with normal focus; use only when requir

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313UThis option is displayed only when an Eye-Fi memory card (available separately from third-party suppliers) is inserted in the camera. Choose Enabl

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314UView the current camera firmware version.D Eye-Fi CardsFor information on errors involving Eye-Fi cards, see the manual provided with the Eye-Fi c

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315UN The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched CopiesTo display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab.The options in the retouch m

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316UCreating Retouched CopiesTo create a retouched copy:1 Choose a picture.Display the desired picture in full-frame playback (0 204).2 Display the re

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317U4 Select retouch options.For more information, see the section for the selected item. To return to full-frame playback without creating a retouche

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318UD Retouching CopiesMost options can be applied to copies created using other retouch options, although with the exceptions of Image overlay and Ed

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319UD-lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs.Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effec

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5XD The Microphone and SpeakerDo not place the microphone or speaker in close proximity to magnetic devices. Failure to observe this precaution could

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320UThis option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash. The photograph selecte

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6XCamera Body (Continued)1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 21 Viewfinder eyepiece... 362 DK-23 rubber eyecup... 91, 1913 O (delete) button

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7X1 2543678111013141291 Diopter adjustment control... 362 Metering selector... 1033 A (AE/AF lock) button...

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8XThe Control Panel2 1 3 4 5 6 78 9 1110 121314151Color temperature indicator... 1412Shutter speed... 108, 112Exposure co

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14XThe Information Display (Continued)3042242931393837323334353625232240412843262722Exposure compensation display...

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15X❚❚ Changing Settings in the Information DisplayTo change settings for the items listed below, press the R button in the information display. Highli

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16XThe BM-8 Monitor CoverA clear plastic cover is provided with the camera to keep the monitor clean and protect it when the camera is not in use. To

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s17sTutorialThis section describes how to use the camera menus, how to ready the camera for use, and how to take your first pictures and play them bac

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iiSymbols and ConventionsTo make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:Menu items, options, and m

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18sCamera MenusMost shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button.G buttonChoose

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22sFirst StepsCharge the BatteryThe D300S is powered by an EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the batte

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23s3 Insert the battery.Insert the battery into the charger. The CHARGE lamp will blink while the battery charges.4 Remove the battery when charging i

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24sInsert the Battery1 Turn the camera off.2 Open the battery-chamber cover.Unlatch (q) and open (w) the battery-chamber cover.3 Insert the battery.In

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25sD The Battery and ChargerRead and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xviii–xx and 364–367 of this manual. To prevent short-circuits, replace

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26sAttach a LensCare should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. An AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G

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27s3 Attach the lens.Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera’s bayo

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34sFormat the Memory CardMemory cards must be formatted before first use or after being used or formatted in other devices.1 Turn the camera on.2 Pres

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iiiIntroductionTutorialImage Recording OptionsFocusRelease ModeISO SensitivityExposureWhite BalanceImage EnhancementFlash PhotographyOther Shooting Op

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35sWhen formatting is complete, the control panel and viewfinder will show the number of photographs that can be recorded at current settings.D Memory

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36sAdjust Viewfinder FocusThe camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision. Check that the display in th

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37sBasic Photography and PlaybackTurn the Camera OnBefore taking photographs, turn the camera on and check the battery level and number of exposures r

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38s3 Check the number of exposures remaining.The exposure-count displays in the control panel and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can b

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39sA LCD IlluminatorsRotating the power switch toward D activates the exposure meters and the control panel backlight (LCD illuminator), allowing the

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40sAdjust Camera SettingsThis tutorial describes the basic steps involved in taking photos.1 Choose exposure mode e.Press the I button and rotate the

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41s4 Choose single-servo autofocus.Rotate the focus-mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to S (single-servo autofocus). At this setting,

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42sReady the CameraWhen framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left.

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43sFocus and Shoot1 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 44).At default settings, the camera will focus on the subject in the center f

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44s2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot.Smoothly press the shutter-release-button the rest of the way down to take the

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ivFind what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index.❚❚ New Features❚❚ Camera SetupQ&A IndexQuestion Key phrase0How do I take hig

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45sViewing Photographs1 Press the K button.A photograph will be displayed in the monitor. The memory card containing the picture currently displayed i

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46sDeleting Unwanted PhotographsTo delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O button. Note that photographs can not be reco

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52xHand-Held Mode (g)1 Choose Hand-held for Live view mode.To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Hand-held in the Live view mode menu an

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53x4 Focus.Autofocus (focus mode S or C): Press the shutter-release button halfway or press the B button. The camera will focus normally and set expos

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54xD No PictureAfter shooting, play the picture back in the monitor to ensure that the photograph has been recorded. In hand held mode, note that the

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v❚❚ Menus and DisplaysHow do I set the clock?Time zone and date29, 302How do I set the clock for daylight savings time?How do I change time zones when

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55xA The Information DisplayTo hide or display indicators in the monitor in live view mode, press the R button.Information on Information offVirtual h

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56xA Monitor BrightnessMonitor brightness can be adjusted by pressing the K and 2 button. The brightness indicator at the right of the display will tu

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y57yRecording and Viewing MoviesThis chapter describes how to record movies in live view.Recording Movies...

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58yRecording MoviesMovies can be recorded at 24 fps in live view mode. Before recording, choose a Picture Control (0 154) and color space (0 166).1 Ch

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59y3 Focus.Before shooting, frame the opening shot and either press the B button (Tripod) or press the shutter-release button halfway (Hand-held) to f

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60y5 End recording.Press the center of the multi selector again to end recording (to end recording and take a still picture in live view, press the sh

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61yD Recording MoviesBanding or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or i

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62y❚❚ Movie SettingsAdjust movie settings before recording.1 Select Movie settings.Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Movie settings i

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63yViewing MoviesMovies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0204). Press the center of the multi selector to start playback.The followin

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64yEditing MoviesTrim unwanted footage to create edited copies of movies.1 Display retouch options.Display a movie in full-frame playback and press J

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vi❚❚ Taking PhotographsHow do I get more information about the battery?Battery info 307How do I keep the file number from being reset when I insert a

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65y5 Save the copy.Select Ye s and press J to save the edited copy. If necessary, the copy can be trimmed as described above to remove additional foo

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d67dImage Recording OptionsThis section describes how to choose image quality and size.Image Quality...

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68dImage QualityThe D300S supports the following image quality options. See page 394 for information on the number of pictures that can be stored at d

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69dImage quality is set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel.A N

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70dThe following options can be accessed from the shooting menu. Press the G button to display the menus, highlight the desired option and press 2.❚❚

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71dImage SizeImage size is measured in pixels. Choose from the following options:* Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by printer

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72dUsing Two Memory CardsWhen two memory cards are inserted in the camera, you can choose one as the primary card using the Primary slot selection ite

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N73NFocus – Controlling How the Camera FocusesThis section describes the options that control how your camera focuses.Focus Mode ...

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74NFocus ModeFocus mode is controlled by the focus-mode selector on the front of the camera. There are two autofocus (AF) modes, in which the camera f

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vii❚❚ Viewing PhotographsCan I set both shutter speed and aperture manually?Exposure mode h (manual)111Can I make photos brighter or darker? Exposure

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75NA The B ButtonFor the purpose of focusing the camera, pressing the B button has the same effect as pressing the shutter-release button halfway; not

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76NAF-Area ModeAF-area mode determines how the focus point is selected in autofocus mode (0 74). To select the AF-area mode, rotate the AF-area mode s

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77NA AF-Area ModeAF-area mode is shown in the control panel.A Manual FocusSingle-point AF is automatically selected when manual focus is used.A See Al

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78NFocus Point SelectionThe D300S offers a choice of 51 focus points that together cover a wide area of the frame. The focus point can be selected man

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79NA See AlsoFor information on choosing when the focus point is illuminated, see Custom Setting a6 (AF point illumination, 0 266). For information on

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80NFocus LockFocus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus poi

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81NContinuous-servo AFPress the AE-L/AF-L button to lock both focus and exposure (an AE-L icon appears in the viewfinder, see page 116). Focus and exp

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82NGetting Good Results with AutofocusAutofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the ca

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83NManual FocusManual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF NIKKOR lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the de

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84NThe Electronic RangefinderIf the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the

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