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Seite 1 - User's Manual

DIGITAL CAMERAEnUser's Manual

Seite 2 - Where to Find It

viii❚❚ Retouching PhotographsHow do I get rid of an unwanted photo?Deleting individual photos245Can I delete several photos at once? Delete 281Can I z

Seite 3 - Package Contents

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

Seite 4 - Symbols and Conventions

75NA The B ButtonsFor the purpose of focusing the camera, pressing either of the B buttons has the same effect as pressing the shutter-release button

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

Seite 6 - Q&A Index

77NA AF-Area ModeAF-area mode is shown in the shooting information display when the R button is pressed.* Only active focus point is displayed in the

Seite 7 - ❚❚ Menus and Displays

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

Seite 8 - ❚❚ Taking Photographs

79NA Portrait (Tall-Orientation) PhotographsWhen framing shots in portrait (“tall”) orientation, use the command dials to select the focus area. For m

Seite 9 - ❚❚ Viewing Photographs

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

Seite 10 - ❚❚ Retouching Photographs

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 129). Focus and exp

Seite 11 - ❚❚ Optional Accessories

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

Seite 12 - Table of Contents

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

Seite 13 - ISO Sensitivity 107

ix❚❚ Viewing or Printing Photographs on Other Devices❚❚ Optional AccessoriesQuestion Key phrase See pageCan I view my photos on TV? Television playbac

Seite 14 - Flash Photography 189

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

Seite 15 - Connections 255

k85kRelease Mode– Single Frame, Continuous, Live View, Self-Timer, or Mirror UpRelease mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time

Seite 16 - Menu Guide 277

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 mode dialRelease m

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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

Seite 19 - Technical Notes 377

89kA The Memory BufferThe camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being sav

Seite 20 - For Your Safety

90kFraming Pictures in the Monitor (Live View)Select live view (a) mode to frame pictures in the monitor.h [Tripod] (pg. 97)g [Hand-held] (pg. 94)Rota

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91kLive View OptionsBefore taking pictures using live view, rotate the mode dial to a (live view) and choose a live view mode and the release mode tha

Seite 22 - A CD-ROMs

92kRelease mode can be chosen from the following options:1 Select [Live view].In the shooting menu (pg. 290), highlight [Live view] and press 2.2 Sel

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93k5 Select a release mode.Highlight the release mode that will be during live view and press J.6 Exit to shooting mode.Press the shutter-release butt

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

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94kHand-Held Mode1 Select live view mode.Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to a.2 Press the shutter-release butt

Seite 26 - A Life-Long Learning

95k3 Frame a picture in the monitor.To magnify the view in the monitor up to 13 ×, press the N button while rotating the main command dial.While the v

Seite 27 - Introduction

96k5 Take the picture.Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to reset focus and exposure and take the picture. If continuous high

Seite 28 - Overview

97kTripod Mode1 Ready the camera.Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface.2 Select live view mode.Press the release mode di

Seite 29 - Getting to Know the Camera

98k5 Check the view in the monitor.To magnify the view in the monitor up to 13 × and check focus, press the N button while rotating the main command d

Seite 30 - Camera Body (Continued)

99kTo preview exposure at current settings, press J. In exposure modes other than h, exposure can be adjusted by pressing the E button and rotating th

Seite 31 - ❚❚ Attaching the Camera Strap

100kD Focusing with Contrast-Detect AutofocusContrast-detect autofocus will take longer than normal (phase-detection) autofocus. In the following situ

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101kA The Shooting Information DisplayTo hide or display indicators in the monitor in live view mode, press the R button.1 Only displayed during expos

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102kD Shooting in Live View ModeAlthough they will not appear in the final picture, banding or distortion may be visible in the monitor under fluoresc

Seite 34 - The Top Control Panel

103kSelf-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 (reco

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xiImage Recording Options 59Image Area... 60Image Quality...

Seite 36 - The Rear Control Panel

104k3 Start the timer.Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer. The self-timer lamp will start to blink, stopping two seco

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105kMirror up ModeChoose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. Use of a tripod is recommended.1 Select

Seite 39 - D No Battery

S107SISO Sensitivity– Reacting Faster to Light“ISO sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less lig

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108SChoosing ISO Sensitivity ManuallyISO sensitivity can be set to values between ISO 200 and ISO 6400 in steps equivalent to 1/3 EV. Settings of fro

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109SA ISO Sensitivity SettingsThe settings available depend on the option selected for Custom Setting b1 ([ISO sensitivity step value], pg. 313).A HI

Seite 42 - The Command Dials

110SAuto ISO Sensitivity ControlIf [Off ] (the default setting) is chosen for the [ISO sensitivity auto control] option in the shooting menu, ISO sens

Seite 43 - ❚❚ ISO Sensitivity

111SA Auto ISO Sensitivity ControlNoise is more likely at higher sensitivities. Use the [High ISO NR] option in the shooting menu to reduce noise (se

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V113ZExposure– Controlling How the Camera Sets ExposureThis section describes the options available to control exposure, including metering, exposure

Seite 46 - ❚❚ White Balance

xiiExposure 113Metering ...114Exposure Mode...

Seite 47 - A The Fn Button

114ZMeteringMetering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available:Method Descriptiona3D color matrix IIRecommended in

Seite 48 - The BS-2 Accessory Shoe Cover

115ZTo choose a metering method, press the metering selector lock button and rotate the metering selector until the desired mode is displayed.A 3D Col

Seite 49 - Quick Start Guide

116ZExposure ModeExposure mode determines how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure. Four modes are available: programmed

Seite 50 - O button

117ZTo choose the exposure mode, press the I button and rotate the main command dial until the desired mode is displayed in the viewfinder or top cont

Seite 51 - Tutorial

118Ze: 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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119ZA Flexible ProgramIn exposure mode e, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial (“fle

Seite 53 - ❚❚ Menus

120Zf: Shutter-Priority AutoIn shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produ

Seite 54 - 2 Highlight the icon for the

121ZShutter speed can be locked at the selected setting (see page 127).3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.A See AlsoSee page 411 for information o

Seite 55 - 7 Highlight an option

122Zg: 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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123ZSmall apertures (high f-numbers) increase depth of field (see page 117), bringing both foreground and background into focus. Large apertures (low

Seite 57

xiiiFV Lock ...201Flash Contacts...

Seite 58 - First Steps

124Zh: ManualIn manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in manual exposure mode:1 Select exposure mode

Seite 59 - 4 Charge the battery

125ZShutter speed and aperture can be locked at the selected setting (see pages 127, 128).3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.A AF Micro Nikkor Len

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126ZA Electronic Analog Exposure DisplaysThe electronic analog exposure displays in the viewfinder and top control panel show whether the photograph w

Seite 61 - 5 Latch the cover

127ZShutter-Speed and Aperture LockThe F button can be used to lock shutter speed at the value selected in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mo

Seite 62 - A Removing the Battery

128Z❚❚ Aperture LockTo lock aperture at the selected value, press the F button and rotate the sub-command dial until R icons appear in the viewfinder

Seite 63 - Mounting

129ZAutoexposure (AE) LockUse autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after metering exposure.1 Select center-weighted or spot metering (pg. 114).M

Seite 64 - A Image Area

130Z3 Recompose the photograph.Keeping the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot.

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131ZA Metered AreaIn spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 4-mm (0.16 in.) circle centered on the selected focus point. In

Seite 66 - 7 Set the date and time

132ZExposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. I

Seite 67 - 9 Exit to shooting mode

133ZExposure compensation can be set to values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, choose posi

Seite 68 - 2 Open the card slot cover

xivMenu Guide 277D The Playback Menu: Managing Images...278Delete...

Seite 69 - 4 Close the card slot cover

134ZBracketingThe camera offers three types of bracketing: exposure bracketing, flash bracketing, and white balance bracketing. In exposure bracketing

Seite 70 - 2 Remove the memory card

135Z❚❚ Exposure and Flash Bracketing1 Select flash or exposure bracketing.Choose the type of bracketing to be performed using Custom Setting e4 ([Auto

Seite 71 - 2 Press the Q buttons

136Z3 Select an exposure increment.Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment.At default settings, the size

Seite 72 - 3 Press the Q buttons again

137Z4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected.

Seite 73 - 2 Focus the viewfinder

138Z❚❚ Canceling BracketingTo cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing seq

Seite 74 - 2 Check the battery level

139Z❚❚ White Balance Bracketing1 Select white balance bracketing.Choose [WB bracketing] for Custom Setting e4 [Auto bracketing set] (pg. 327).2 Choose

Seite 75 - A Large-Capacity Memory Cards

140Z3 Select a white balance increment.Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. Each increment is

Seite 76 - A Camera Off Display

141Z4 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

Seite 77 - 1 Check camera settings

142Z❚❚ Canceling BracketingTo cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing seq

Seite 78 - 4 Choose single-point AF

r143rWhite Balance– Keeping Colors TrueThe color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able

Seite 79 - 6 Choose matrix metering

xvA Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings ...301B: Custom Setting Bank ...303A:

Seite 80 - Ready the Camera

144rWhite Balance OptionsFor natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. The following options a

Seite 81 - 1 Press the shutter

145rAuto 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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146rA Studio Flash LightingAuto white balance may not produce the desired results with large studio flash units. Choose a color temperature, use prese

Seite 83 - 2 View additional pictures

147rFine-Tuning White BalanceWhite balance can be “fine tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliber

Seite 84 - K button

148r2 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

Seite 85 - Image Recording

149rA 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”

Seite 86

150r❚❚ 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 t

Seite 87 - ❚❚ Choose Image Area

151rChoosing a Color TemperatureWhen K ([Choose color temp.]) is selected for white balance, color temperature can be selected by pressing the WB butt

Seite 88 - A The Viewfinder Display

152rPreset ManualPreset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light

Seite 89 - 3 Adjust settings

153rThe 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

Seite 90 - A Image Size

xvie: Bracketing/Flash... 325e1: Flash Sync Speed...

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154r❚❚ 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

Seite 92 - A The Image Quality Menu

155r3 Select direct measurement mode.Release the WB button briefly and then press the button until the L icon starts to flash. A flashing D will also

Seite 93 - ❚❚ The JPEG Compression Menu

156r5 Check the results.If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, C will flash in the control panels, while the viewfinder will sho

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157rD Direct Measurement ModeIf no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end in the time selected for

Seite 95

158r❚❚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

Seite 96 - A The Image Size Menu

159r❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph (d-1–d-4 Only)Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from a photograph on the memory

Seite 97

160r4 Highlight a source image.Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press the N button.If two memory cards are insert

Seite 98

161r❚❚ Selecting a White Balance PresetTo set white balance to a preset value:1 Select L ([Preset manual]).Highlight [Preset manual] in the white bala

Seite 99

162rA 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 r

Seite 100 - Focus Mode

163r❚❚ 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

Seite 101 - A See Also

xviiImage Authentication...354Save/Load Settings...

Seite 103 - A Manual Focus

J165JImage EnhancementThis chapter describes how to optimize sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation and hue using Picture Controls, how to prese

Seite 104 - Focus Point Selection

166JPicture ControlsNikon’s unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings among compatible devices and software.

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167J❚❚ Using Picture ControlsPicture Controls can be used as described below.• Select Nikon Picture Controls (pg. 168): Select an existing Nikon Pictu

Seite 106 - Focus Lock

168JSelecting Nikon Picture ControlsThe camera offers four preset Nikon Picture Controls. Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of

Seite 107 - 3 Recompose the

169JA The Picture Control GridPressing the N button in Step 2 displays a Picture Control grid showing the contrast and saturation for the selected Pic

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170JModifying Existing Picture ControlsExisting Nikon or custom Picture Controls can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. Choo

Seite 109 - Manual Focus

171J❚❚ Picture Control SettingsOption DescriptionQuick adjustChoose from options between [–2] and [+2] to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selec

Seite 110 - The Electronic Rangefinder

172JD “A” (Auto)Results for auto contrast and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. Use a type G or D lens for b

Seite 111 - Release Mode

173JA Filter Effects (Monochrome Only)The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. The following filter ef

Seite 112 - Choosing a Release Mode

Where to Find ItFind what you’re looking for from:DigitutorDigitutor, a series of “watch and learn” manuals in movie form, is available from the follo

Seite 113 - Release mode dial lock

xviiiFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entiret

Seite 114 - Continuous Mode

174JCreating Custom Picture ControlsThe Nikon Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls.1 Select

Seite 115 - A The Memory Buffer

175J3 Select a Picture Control.Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2, or press J to proceed to step 5 to save a copy of the highlighted Pi

Seite 116 - (Live View)

176J6 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-digi

Seite 117 - Live View Options

177JA Custom Picture ControlsCustom Picture Controls are not affected by [Reset shooting menu] (pg. 293).Custom Picture Controls do not have a [Quick

Seite 118 - 4 Select [Release mode]

178JSharing Custom Picture ControlsCustom Picture Controls created using ViewNX or optional software such as Capture NX can be copied to a memory card

Seite 119 - 6 Exit to shooting mode

179J4 Select a destination.Choose a destination for the custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2.5 Name the Picture Control.Name the Pictu

Seite 120 - 2 Press the shutter-release

180J❚❚ Saving Custom Picture Controls to the Memory Card1 Select [Copy to card].After displaying the [Load/save] menu as described in Step 1 on page 1

Seite 121 - 4 Focus

181JManaging Custom Picture ControlsFollow the steps below to rename or delete custom Picture Controls.❚❚ Renaming Custom Picture Controls1 Select [Re

Seite 122 - 5 Take the picture

182J❚❚ Deleting Custom Picture Controls from the Camera1 Select [Delete].In the [Manage Picture Control] menu, highlight [Delete] and press 2.2 Select

Seite 123 - 4 Press the shutter-release

183J❚❚ Deleting Custom Picture Controls from the Memory Card1 Select [Load/save].In the [Manage Picture Control] menu, highlight [Load/save] and press

Seite 124 - AF point

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

Seite 125 - 6 Take the picture

184J3 Select a Picture Control.Highlight a custom Picture Control (slot1 through 99) and either;• press 2 to view current Picture Control settings, or

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185JActive D-LightingActive D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast

Seite 127 - A Remote Cords

186JTo use active D-lighting:1 Select [Active D-Lighting].In the shooting menu (pg. 290), highlight [Active D-Lighting] and press 2.2 Choose an option

Seite 128 - D Shooting in Live View Mode

187JColor SpaceThe color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Choose a color space according to how photographs will

Seite 129 - Self-Timer Mode

188JA Color SpaceColor spaces define the correspondence between colors and the numeric values that represent them in a digital image file. The sRGB co

Seite 130 - 3 Start the timer

l189lFlash Photography– Using Optional Flash UnitsThis chapter describes how to use the camera with optional flash units that support the Nikon Creati

Seite 131 - Mirror up Mode

190lThe Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compa

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191lCompatible Flash UnitsCLS-Compatible Flash UnitsThe D3 can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units: the SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-R

Seite 133 - ISO Sensitivity

192lThe following features are available with the SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-R200, and SU-800:1 Only available when SU-800 is used to control other fl

Seite 134 - Manually

193lA Modeling IlluminationCLS-compatible Speedlights such as the SB-800 and SB-600 emit a modeling flash when the camera depth-of-field preview butto

Seite 135 - A LO 0.3–LO 1

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

Seite 136 - Auto ISO Sensitivity Control

194lOther Flash UnitsThe following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. If they are set to TTL, the camera shutter-release butto

Seite 137

195lAuto power zoom is available with SB-800 and SB-600 flash units. The SB–800, SB-600, and SB-400 provide red-eye reduction. When used with AF lense

Seite 138

196li-TTL Flash ControlWhen a CLS-compatible flash unit is set to TTL, the camera automatically selects one of the following types of flash control:i-

Seite 139 - Exposure

197lFlash ModesThe camera supports the following flash modes:Flash mode DescriptionFront-curtain syncThis mode is recommended for most situations. In

Seite 140 - Metering

198lRed-eye reduction with slow syncCombines red-eye reduction with slow sync. Use for portraits taken against a backdrop of night scenery. Available

Seite 141 - A 3D Color Matrix II Metering

199l❚❚ Choosing a Flash ModeTo choose the flash mode, press the M button and rotate the main command dial until the desired flash mode is selected in

Seite 142 - Exposure Mode

200lA Studio Flash SystemsRear-curtain sync can not be used with studio flash systems, as the correct synchronization can not be obtained.A Shutter Sp

Seite 143 - A Depth-of-Field Preview

201lFV LockThis feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed without changing the flash level and ensuring that flash o

Seite 144 - 1 Select exposure

202l4 Focus.Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.5 Lock flash level.After confirming

Seite 145 - A Flexible Program

203l8 Release FV lock.Press the Fn button to release FV lock. Confirm that the FV lock icons (P and e) are no longer displayed in the top control pane

Seite 146 - 2 Choose a shutter speed

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

Seite 147 - 1,000 s)

204lFlash ContactsThe camera is equipped with an accessory shoe for attaching optional flash units directly to the camera and a sync terminal that all

Seite 148 - 2 Choose an aperture

t205tOther Shooting OptionsThis chapter covers restoring default settings, making multiple exposures, interval timer photography, and using GPS units

Seite 149 - A Non-CPU Lenses

206tTwo-Button Reset: Restoring Default SettingsThe camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the ISO and WB buttons d

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207tThe following shooting-menu options will also be reset. Only settings in the bank currently selected using the [Shooting menu bank] option will b

Seite 151 - A AF Micro Nikkor Lenses

208tMultiple ExposureFollow the steps below to record a series of two to ten exposures in a single photograph. Multiple exposures can be recorded at a

Seite 152 - 3 EV Overexposed by over 3 EV

209t3 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 Selec

Seite 153 - ❚❚ Shutter-Speed Lock

210t6 Select [Done].Highlight [Done] and press J.A n icon will be displayed in the top control panel. To exit without taking a multiple exposure, sel

Seite 154 - ❚❚ Aperture Lock

211tD Multiple ExposureDo not remove or replace the memory card while recording a multiple exposure.Live view (pg. 90) can not be used to record multi

Seite 155 - Autoexposure (AE) Lock

212t❚❚ Interrupting Multiple ExposuresSelecting [Multiple exposure] in the shooting menu while a multiple exposure is being recorded displays the opti

Seite 156

213tInterval Timer PhotographyThe camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals.1 Select [Interval timer shooting].Highligh

Seite 157 - A Metered Area

xxiiNotices for Customers in CanadaCAUTIONThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.ATT ENTI ONCet appareil numérique de la class

Seite 158 - Exposure Compensation

214t3 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

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215t6 Start shooting.Highlight [Start] > [On] and press J (to return to the shooting menu without starting the interval timer, highlight [Start] &g

Seite 160 - Bracketing

216tD Out of MemoryIf the memory card is full, the interval timer will remain active but no pictures will be taken. Resume shooting (pg. 217) after d

Seite 161 - 2 Choose the number of shots

217t❚❚ Pausing Interval Timer PhotographyInterval time photography can be paused by:• Pressing the J button between intervals• Highlighting [Start] &g

Seite 162

218t❚❚ Interrupting Interval Timer PhotographyInterval timer shooting will end automatically if the battery is exhausted. Interval timer photography

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219tA Shooting Menu BanksChanges to interval timer settings apply to all shooting menu banks (pg. 291). If shooting menu settings are reset using the

Seite 164 - A Exposure Bracketing

220tNon-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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221t❚❚ The Non-CPU Lens Data Menu1 Select [Non-CPU lens data].Highlight [Non-CPU lens data] in the setup menu (pg. 344) and press 2.2 Select a lens nu

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222t5 Select [Done].Highlight [Done] and press J. The specified focal length and aperture will be stored under the chosen lens number. This combinatio

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223tUsing a GPS UnitOptional Garmin GPS units that conform to version 2.01 or 3.01 of the National Marine Electronics Association NMEA0183 data format

Seite 168 - A White Balance Bracketing

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

Seite 169 - White Balance

224tWhen the camera establishes communication with a GPS device, a k icon will be displayed in the top control panel. Photo information for pictures t

Seite 170 - White Balance Options

225t❚❚ Setup Menu OptionsThe [GPS] item in the setup menu contains the options listed below.• [Auto meter off]: Choose whether or not the exposure met

Seite 172 - A Color Temperature

I227IMore About Playback– Playback OptionsThis chapter describes how to play back photographs and details the operations that can be performed during

Seite 173 - Fine-Tuning White Balance

228IFull-Frame PlaybackTo play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor.A Rotate tallTo displ

Seite 174 - J button

229ITo Use DescriptionView additional photographsPress 2to view photographs in order recorded, 4 to view photographs in reverse order.View photo infor

Seite 175 - A “Mired”

230IA Image ReviewWhen [On] is selected for [Image review] in the playback menu (pg. 287), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor for

Seite 176 - ❚❚ The WB Button

231IPhoto InformationPhoto information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback. There are up to 7 pages of information for each pho

Seite 177 - Choosing a Color Temperature

232I❚❚ File Information1 Displayed only if [Focus point] is selected for [Display mode] (pg. 282).2 Image highlights (areas of the frame that may be o

Seite 178 - Preset Manual

233I❚❚ RGB Histogram11 Displayed only if [RGB histogram] is selected for [Display mode] (pg. 282).2 Highlights can be displayed separately for each co

Seite 179 - A White Balance Presets

xxivA Before Taking Important PicturesBefore taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take

Seite 180 - 1 Light a reference object

234I4 Some sample histograms are shown below:• If the image contains objects with a wide range of brightnesses, the distribution of tones will be rela

Seite 181 - 4 Measure white balance

235I❚❚ Shooting Data Page 111 Displayed only if [Data] is selected for [Display mode] (pg. 282).2 Displayed in red if photo was taken with ISO sensiti

Seite 182 - 6 Select preset d-0

236I❚❚ Shooting Data Page 211 Displayed only if [Data] is selected for [Display mode] (pg. 282).2 [Standard] and [Vivid] Picture Controls only.3 [Neut

Seite 183 - A Preset d-0

237I❚❚ Shooting Data Page 311 Displayed only if [Data] is selected for [Display mode] (pg. 282).2 Displayed in yellow with image area icon if [DX form

Seite 184 - 3 Copy d-0 to the selected

238I❚❚ GPS Data11 Displayed only if GPS device was used when photo was taken (pg. 223).2 Displayed only if GPS device is equipped with electronic comp

Seite 185 - 3 Choose [Select image]

239I❚❚ Overview Data1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with ISO sensitivity auto control on. 1/8000, F2. 8 HI-0. 3 85mm –1. 3

Seite 186 - 5 Copy white balance

240I2 a is displayed if [DX format (24 × 16)] was selected for the [Image area] option (pg. 60) in the shooting menu, b if [5 : 4 (30 × 24)] was selec

Seite 187 - 3 Select [Set]

241IViewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail PlaybackTo display images in “contact sheets” of four or nine images, press the N button and rotate the main co

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242IThe following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed:A See AlsoFor information on choosing the role played by the center of th

Seite 189 - 4 Edit the comment

243ITaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomPress the N button and rotate the main command dial right to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playb

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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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244IProtecting Photographs from DeletionIn full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the L button can be used to protect photographs from accidental d

Seite 192 - Picture Controls

245IDeleting Individual PhotographsTo delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or the photograph highlighted in the thumbnail list, pres

Seite 193 - ❚❚ Using Picture Controls

246IA Voice MemosIf a voice memo has been recorded with the selected image, the confirmation dialog shown at right will be displayed when the O button

Seite 194 - 2 Select a Picture Control

e247eVoice Memos– Recording and PlaybackThe camera is equipped with a built-in microphone, allowing voice memos to be added to photographs. Voice memo

Seite 195 - A The Picture Control Grid

248eRecording Voice MemosVoice memos up to sixty seconds long can be added to photographs using the built-in microphone. Readying the Camera for Recor

Seite 196 - 3 Press J

249e❚❚ Voice Memo OverwriteThis option controls whether the voice memo for the most recent photograph can be overwritten in shooting mode. The follow

Seite 197 - ❚❚ Picture Control Settings

250eAutomatic Recording (Shooting Mode)If [On (Auto and manual)] is selected for [Voice memo] (pg. 248), a voice memo will be added to the most recent

Seite 198 - A Previous Settings

251ePlayback ModeTo add a voice memo to the photograph currently displayed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list (pg. 228):1 Cho

Seite 199 - A Custom Picture Controls

252eA Interrupting RecordingRecording will end automatically if:• The G button is pressed to display the menus• The K button is pressed• The shutter-r

Seite 200 - 2 Select [Save/edit]

253ePlaying Voice MemosVoice memos can be played back over the camera’s built-in speaker when the associated image is viewed in full-frame playback or

Seite 201 - 5 Select a destination

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

Seite 202 - 6 Name the Picture

254eVoice Memo Playback OptionsThe [Audio output] option in the setup menu controls whether voice memos are played back over the camera’s built-in spe

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Q255QConnections– Connecting to External DevicesThis chapter describes how to copy photographs to a computer, how to print pictures, and how to view t

Seite 204 - 2 Select [Copy to camera]

256QConnecting to a ComputerThis section describes how to connect the camera to a computer using the supplied UC-E4 USB cable. Once the camera is conn

Seite 205 - 5 Name the Picture Control

257Q❚❚ Before Connecting the CameraInstall the necessary software from the supplied installer CD (see the Install Guide for more information). To ensu

Seite 206 - 3 Choose a destination

258QDirect USB ConnectionConnect the camera using the supplied UC-E4 USB cable.1 Select a USB option.Before connecting the camera to the computer, mak

Seite 207 - 3 Rename the Picture Control

259QD The USB Cable ClipTo prevent cable from being disconnected, fasten the clip as shown.D USB HubsConnect the camera directly to the computer; do n

Seite 208 - 3 Select [Yes]

260Q7 Turn the camera off.If [MTP/PTP] is selected for [USB], the camera can be turned off and the USB cable disconnected once transfer is complete. I

Seite 209 - 2 Select [Delete from card]

261QWireless and Ethernet NetworksIf the optional WT-4 wireless transmitter is attached, photographs can be transferred or printed over wireless or Et

Seite 210 - 4 Select [Yes]

262QPrinting PhotographsPhotographs can be printed by any of the following methods:• Connect the camera to a printer and print JPEG photographs direct

Seite 211 - Active D-Lighting

263QDirect USB ConnectionIf the camera is connected to a PictBridge printer via the supplied USB cable, selected JPEG pictures can be printed directly

Seite 212 - 2 Choose an option

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

Seite 213 - Color Space

264Q❚❚ Connecting the PrinterConnect the camera using the supplied UC-E4 USB cable.1 Select [MTP/PTP].If the [USB] option in the camera setup menu has

Seite 214 - A Nikon Software

265Q❚❚ Printing Pictures One at a Time1 Select a picture.Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures, or press the N button and rotate the main command d

Seite 215 - Flash Photography

266Q3 Adjust printing options.Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select.Option DescriptionPage sizeMenu shown at right will be display

Seite 216 - System (CLS)

267Q4 Start printing.Select [Start printing] and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J.D Selecting Photog

Seite 217 - Compatible Flash Units

268QPrinting Multiple Pictures1 Display the PictBridge menu.Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 4 on page 264).2 Choose [P

Seite 218 - SB-400, SB-R200, and SU-800:

269Q3 Select pictures.Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To display the current picture full screen, press N bu

Seite 219 - A Modeling Illumination

270Q5 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

Seite 220 - Other Flash Units

271Q❚❚ Creating Index PrintsTo create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card, select [Index print] in Step 2 of “Printing Multiple Pic

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272Q❚❚ Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetThe [Print set (DPOF)] option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for PictBridg

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273Q3 Select imprint options.Highlight the following options and press 2 to toggle the highlighted option on or off (to complete the print order witho

Seite 223 - Flash Modes

iPackage ContentsBe sure all items listed here were included with your camera. Memory cards are sold separately.❏ D3 digital camera (pg. 3)❏ BF-1A bod

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4XCamera Body (Continued)1 Mirror...90, 105, 3952 Self-timer lamp ... 1043 Flash sync terminal cover...

Seite 225 - ❚❚ Choosing a Flash Mode

274QViewing Photographs on TVThe supplied EG-D2 audio/video (A/V) cable can be used to connect the D3 to a television or VCR for playback or recording

Seite 226 - A Shutter Speed and Aperture

275Q4 Turn the camera on and press K button.During playback, images will be displayed both on the television screen or recorded to video tape and the

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276QHigh-Definition DevicesThe camera can be connected to HDMI devices using a type A HDMI cable (available separately from commercial sources).1 Turn

Seite 228 - 7 Take the photograph

U277UMenu GuideThis chapter describes the options available in the camera menus.D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ... pg. 278CThe Shoo

Seite 229 - 8 Release FV lock

278UDThe Playback Menu: Managing ImagesThe playback menu contains the options listed below. For information on using the playback menu, see “Tutorial:

Seite 230 - Flash Contacts

279USelecting Multiple PicturesTo select multiple pictures for [Delete] (pg. 281), [Hide image] (pg. 281), [Print set (DPOF)] (pg. 289), and direct pr

Seite 231 - Other Shooting Options

280U3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures.To deselect a picture, highlight it and press center of multi selector.4 Press J to complete

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281UDeleteSelect this option to delete pictures and their associated voice memos. Protected and hidden images will not be deleted.Playback FolderChoos

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282UDisplay ModeChoose the information available in the playback photo information display (pg. 231). Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option, then press

Seite 234 - Multiple Exposure

283UCopy Image(s)Copy photographs from the memory card in slot 1 to the memory card in slot 2.1 Choose [Select image(s)].Highlight [Select image(s)] a

Seite 235 - 5 Set gain

5X❚❚ Attaching the Camera StrapAttach the camera strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below.1 Depth-of-field preview button .

Seite 236 - 7 Frame a photograph

284U3 Preselect all or protected images.Highlight one of the following options and press 2:• [Deselect all]: No images will be preselected. Choose thi

Seite 237 - A Other Settings

285U6 Choose a selection method.Highlight one of the following options and press 2.7 Select a destination folder.Enter the desired folder number or hi

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286U9 Select [Yes].A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Highlight [Yes] and press J.D Copy Image(s)?Images can only be copied if there is sufficie

Seite 239 - Interval Timer Photography

287UImage ReviewChoose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting.After DeleteChoose the picture displayed

Seite 240 - 5 Choose the number of

288USlide ShowCreate a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (pg. 281). Hidden images (pg. 281) are not displayed.To start the sli

Seite 241 - 6 Start shooting

289UA dialog shown at right is displayed when the show ends or when the J button is pressed to pause playback. Select [Restart] to restart (if the sli

Seite 242 - A During Shooting

290UC The Shooting Menu: Shooting OptionsThe shooting menu contains the options listed below. For information on using the shooting menu, see “Tutori

Seite 243 - 2 Resume shooting

291UShooting Menu BankShooting menu options are stored in one of four banks. With the exceptions of [Interval timer shooting] and [Multiple exposure]

Seite 244 - L (continuous low-speed)

292U2 Enter a name.To move the cursor in the name area, press the N button and press 4 or 2. To enter a new letter at the current cursor position, us

Seite 245 - A Shooting Menu Banks

293UReset Shooting MenuChoose whether to restore default settings for the current shooting menu bank. See page 419 for a list of default settings. Wi

Seite 246 - Non-CPU Lenses

6XCamera Body (Continued)D The Speaker and MicrophoneDo not bring magnetic devices, such as microdrive cards, close to the built-in speaker or microph

Seite 247 - 4 Select a maximum

294U2 Choose a folder number.Press the 4 or 2 to highlight a digit, press 1 or 3 to change. If a folder with the selected number already exists, a W,

Seite 248 - 5 Select [Done]

295U❚❚ 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 th

Seite 249 - Using a GPS Unit

296UFile NamingPhotographs are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” or, in the case of images that use the Adobe RGB color space, “_DSC”, follo

Seite 250 - A GPS Data

297UImage SizeChoose the size at which pictures are recorded (pg. 69).Image AreaAlthough the D3 can record photographs with the same diagonal picture

Seite 251 - A Heading

298USet Picture ControlSelect from the Picture Controls provided with the camera to instantly adjust image processing settings (pg. 166).Manage Pictur

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299ULong Exp. NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction)Choose whether to reduce noise in pictures taken at slow shutter speeds.High ISO NRPhotographs taken

Seite 253 - More About Playback

300UISO Sensitivity SettingsAdjust ISO sensitivity and ISO sensitivity auto control settings (pp. 108, 110).Live ViewChoose a live view mode and the r

Seite 254 - Full-Frame Playback

301UACustom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsCustom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. In addition to

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302UThe following Custom Settings are available:Custom Setting PageB Custom setting bank303A Reset custom settings303a Autofocusa1 AF-C priority selec

Seite 256 - A Two Memory Cards

303UB: Custom Setting BankCustom Settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others. To store a pa

Seite 257 - Photo Information

7X1 Viewfinder ...472 A (AE/AF lock) button... 80, 81, 3383 B (AF-ON) button

Seite 258 - ❚❚ File Information

304Ua1: AF-C Priority SelectionThis option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority)

Seite 259 - ❚❚ RGB Histogram

305Ua2: AF-S Priority SelectionThis option controls whether photographs can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) or whenever the

Seite 260 - A Histograms

306Ua3: Dynamic AF AreaIf the subject leaves the selected focus point when dynamic-area AF (I; pg. 76) is selected in continuous-servo AF (focus mode

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307UA 3D-TrackingWhen the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera. Cons

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308Ua4: Focus Tracking with Lock-OnThis option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to the subject.a5: AF Activation

Seite 263 - ❚❚ Shooting Data Page 3

309Ua6: Focus Point IlluminationThe options in this menu control whether or not the focus points are illuminated.Option DescriptionManual focus modeCh

Seite 264 - ❚❚ GPS Data

310Ua7: Focus Point Wrap-AroundChoose whether focus-point selection “wraps around” from one edge of the viewfinder to another.a8: AF Point SelectionCh

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311Ua9: AF-ON ButtonChoose the function performed when the B button is pressed.Option DescriptionAB(default)Pressing the B button initiates autofocus.

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312Ua10: Vertical AF-ON ButtonChoose the function assigned to the B button for vertical shooting.Option DescriptionG Same as AF-ONBoth B buttons perf

Seite 267 - Thumbnail Playback

313Ub1: ISO Sensitivity Step Valueb2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl.This option determines whether adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, and bracketin

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8XThe Top Control Panel1234567891015141312111 Shutter speed...120, 124Exposure compensation value ...

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314Ub4: Easy Exposure CompensationThis option controls whether the E button is needed to set exposure compensation (pg. 132). If [On (Auto reset)] or

Seite 270 - Deletion

315Ub5: Center-Weighted AreaNote that unless [Average] is selected, the diameter is fixed at 12 mm when a non-CPU lens is used, regardless of the sett

Seite 271 - 2 Press the O button

316U3 Select a metering method.Highlight [Matrix metering], [Center-weighted], or [Spot metering] and press 2.4 Choose an exposure value.Press 1 or 3

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317Uc1: Shutter-Release Button AE-LAt the default setting of [Off], exposure only locks when the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. If [On] is selected, exp

Seite 273 - Voice Memos

318Uc3: Self-Timer Delayc4: Monitor off DelayThis option controls the length of the shutter release delay in self-timer mode. Choose from 2s, 5s, 10s

Seite 274 - Recording Voice Memos

319Ud1: BeepChoose [High] or [Low] to sound a beep when the self-timer is used or the camera focuses in single-servo autofocus (note that a beep will

Seite 275 - A Voice Memo

320Ud2: Shooting SpeedChoose the maximum frame advance rate for CH (continuous high-speed) and CL (continuous low-speed) modes. Note that the frame a

Seite 276 - H button

321Ud4: File Number SequenceWhen a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whe

Seite 277 - Rear control panel

322Ud5: Control Panel/ViewfinderChoose the information displayed in the viewfinder and rear control panel.Option DescriptionRear control panelChoose f

Seite 278 - A Voice Memo File Names

323Ud6: Shooting Info DisplayAt the default setting of [Auto] (AUTO), the color of the lettering in the information display (pg. 14) will automaticall

Seite 279 - Playing Voice Memos

9XSHOOTCUSTOM161718192021292728252624232213 Battery indicator...4814 Frame count...49Preset whit

Seite 280 - Voice Memo Playback Options

324Ud7: LCD IlluminationAt the default setting of [Off], the control panel backlights (LCD illuminator) will only light while the power switch is in t

Seite 281 - Connections

325Ue1: Flash Sync SpeedThis option controls flash sync speed.A Fixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed LimitTo fix shutter speed at the sync spe

Seite 282 - Connecting to a Computer

326Ue2: Flash Shutter SpeedThis option determines the slowest shutter speed available when using front- or rear-curtain sync or red-eye reduction in p

Seite 283 - D Windows 2000 Professional

327Ue4: Auto Bracketing SetChoose the setting or settings bracketed when auto bracketing (pg. 134) is in effect. Choose [AE & flash] (j; the defau

Seite 284 - 4 Connect the USB cable

328Ue5: Auto Bracketing (Mode M)This option determines which settings are affected when [AE & flash] or [AE only] is selected for Custom Setting e

Seite 285 - 6 Transfer photographs

329Ue6: Bracketing OrderAt the default setting of [MTR]>[under]>[over] (H), bracketing is performed in the order described on pages 136 and 140.

Seite 286 - 7 Turn the camera off

330Uf1: Multi Selector Center ButtonThis option determines what operations can be performed by pressing the center of the multi selector in shooting a

Seite 287 - D WT-4A/B/C/D/E

331Uf2: Multi SelectorIf [Reset meter-off delay] is selected, operating the multi selector when the exposure meters are off (pg. 50) will activate the

Seite 288 - Printing Photographs

332UBAE/AF lockFocus and exposure lock while the Fn button is pressed.CAE lock only Exposure locks while the Fn button is pressed.DAE lock (Reset on r

Seite 289 - Direct USB Connection

333UA Virtual HorizonWhen [Virtual horizon] is selected for [FUNC. button press], the electronic analog exposure displays in the viewfinder and top co

Seite 290 - 4 Turn the camera on

10XThe Rear Control PanelA LCD IlluminatorsHolding the power switch in the D position activates the exposure meters and the control panel backlights (

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334U❚❚ FUNC. Button+DialsSelecting [FUNC. button+dials] for Custom Setting f4 displays the following options:Option DescriptioniChoose image area(defa

Seite 292 - 3 Adjust printing options

335UPortrait (Tall-Orientation) PhotographsTo use the command dials to select the focus point when framing shots in portrait (“tall”) orientation:1 Ch

Seite 293 - 4 Start printing

336U3 Select the focus point.With the camera in portrait (“tall”) orientation, select a focus point by pressing the Fn button and rotating the command

Seite 294 - G button

337Uf5: Assign Preview ButtonChoose the role played by the depth-of-field preview button, either by itself ([Preview button press]) or when used in co

Seite 295 - L button

338Uf6: Assign AE-L/AF-L ButtonChoose the role played by the AE-L/AF-L button, either by itself ([AE-L/AF-L button press]) or when used in combination

Seite 296 - 6 Start printing

339Uf7: Customize Command DialsThis option controls the operation of the main and sub-command dials.Option DescriptionReverse rotationControls the dir

Seite 297 - 2 Display printing options

340UAperture settingAt the default setting of [Sub-command dial], aperture can only be adjusted with the sub-command dial (or with the main command di

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341Uf8: Release Button to Use DialThis option allows adjustments that are normally made by holding a button and rotating a command dial to be made by

Seite 299 - 4 Complete the print order

342Uf9: No Memory Card?At the default setting of [Enable release], the shutter can be released when no memory card is inserted, although no pictures w

Seite 300 - Viewing Photographs on TV

343Uf10: Reverse IndicatorsAt the default setting of (V), the exposure indicators in the top control panel and shooting information display are disp

Seite 301 - A Slide Shows

11X1 Image quality (JPEG images) ..662 “Remaining” indicator ...493 Image size...704 ISO sensitivity in

Seite 302 - 1 Turn the camera off

344UB The Setup Menu: Camera SetupThe setup menu contains the options listed below. For information on using the setup menu, see “Tutorial: Camera Me

Seite 303 - Menu Guide

345UFormat Memory CardFormat the card in the selected slot. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card. Before f

Seite 304 - Managing Images

346UVideo ModeWhen connecting the camera to a television or VCR via the A/V out connector, be sure the camera video mode matches the device video stan

Seite 305 - 2 Press the center of the

347UWorld TimeChange time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off.LanguageChoose a languag

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348UImage CommentAdd a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed in ViewNX (supplied) or Capture NX (available separately)

Seite 307 - D Protected and Hidden Images

349UAuto Image RotationPhotographs taken while [On] (the default option) is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be ro

Seite 308 - Display Mode

350UVoice Memo OverwriteThis option determines whether the voice memo for the last photograph recorded can be overwritten when the camera is in shooti

Seite 309 - 2 Choose the source folder

351UDust off Ref PhotoAcquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX (available separately; for more information, see the Capture

Seite 310 - 5 Choose [Select destination

352U3 Acquire dust off reference data.Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. The monitor

Seite 311 - 8 Select [Copy image(s)?]

353UBattery InfoView information on the battery currently inserted in the camera.Item DescriptionBat. meter The current battery level expressed as a p

Seite 312 - 9 Select [Yes]

12XThe Viewfinder Display31245678 9 1012 1511 1413 1617 18 19202122231 12-mm reference circle for center-weighted metering ... 1142 AF area brackets .

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354UWireless TransmitterThis option is used to adjust settings for connection to a wireless network, using an optional WT-4 wireless transmitter. See

Seite 314 - Slide Show

355USave/Load SettingsSelect [Save settings] to save the following settings to the memory card in slot 1 (if the memory card is full, an error will be

Seite 315 - Print Set (DPOF)

356USettings saved using the D3 can be restored by selecting [Load settings]. Note that [Save/load settings] is only available when a memory card is i

Seite 316 - Menus” (pg. 26)

357UGPSAdjust settings for connection to a GPS unit (pg. 223).Virtual HorizonDisplay a virtual horizon based on information from the camera orientatio

Seite 317 - 1 Select a bank

358UAF Fine TuneFine-tune focus for up to 20 lenses. AF tuning is not recommended in most situations; use only when required.Option DescriptionAF fine

Seite 318 - 3 Save changes and exit

359UD AF TuningThe camera may be unable to focus at minimum range or at infinity when AF tuning is applied.D Live View (Tripod) ModeTuning is not appl

Seite 319 - 1 Select [New folder

360UN The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched CopiesThe options in the retouch menu are used to create trimmed, or retouched copies of the photographs on

Seite 320 - 2 Choose a folder number

361UCreating Retouched Copies1 Select an item in the retouch menu.Press 1 or 3 to highlight an item, 2 to select. Depending on the option selected, a

Seite 321 - 2 Highlight a folder

362U4 Create a retouched copy.Press J to create a retouched copy. Retouched copies are indicated by a N icon.D Retouching CopiesCopies created with [T

Seite 322 - Image Quality

363UD-LightingD-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs.Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction performed.

Seite 323 - NEF (RAW) Recording

13X* Displayed when an optional flash unit is attached (pg. 191). The flash-ready indicator lights when the flash is charged.D No BatteryWhen the batt

Seite 324 - Manage Picture Control

364URed-Eye CorrectionThis option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash. The

Seite 325 - High ISO NR

365UTrimCreate a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a croppe

Seite 326 - Interval Timer Shooting

366UA Trim: Image Quality and SizeCopies created from NEF (RAW), NEF (RAW) + JPEG, or TIFF (RGB) photos have an image quality (pg. 65) of JPEG fine; c

Seite 327 - Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

367UFilter EffectsChoose from the following color filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph.Co

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368UImage OverlayImage overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals with

Seite 329 - A: Reset Custom Settings

369U4 Select the highlighted photograph.Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display. The selected image will appear

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370U8 Preview the overlay.Press 1 or 3 to highlight [Overlay] and press J (to save the overlay without displaying a preview, highlight [Save] and pres

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371USide-by-Side ComparisonCompare retouched copies to the original photographs.1 Select [Side-by-side comparison].Highlight [Side-by-side comparison]

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372U3 Compare the copy with the original.The source image is displayed on the left, the retouched copy on the right, with the options used to create t

Seite 333 - A 3D-Tracking

373UO My Menu: Creating a Custom MenuThe [My Menu] option can be used to create and edit a customized list of options from the playback, shooting, Cus

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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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14XThe Shooting Information DisplayShooting information, including shutter speed, aperture, the number of exposures remaining, and AF-area mode is dis

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374U4 Position the new item.Press 1 or 3 to move the new item up or down in My Menu. Press J to add the new item.5 View My Menu.The items currently di

Seite 337 - B button is pressed

375UDeleting Options from My Menu1 Select [Remove items].In My Menu (O), highlight [Remove items] and press 2.2 Select items.Highlight items and press

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376UReordering Options in My Menu1 Select [Rank items].In My Menu (O), highlight [Rank items] and press 2.2 Select an item.Highlight the item you wish

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n377nTechnical Notes – Camera Care, Options, and ResourcesThis chapter covers the following topics:Compatible Lenses...

Seite 340 - A Change Main/Sub

378nCompatible Lenses1 IX-Nikkor lenses can not be used.2 Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses.3 Spot metering meters selected focus poin

Seite 341 - 2 Select [Yes]

379n9 When focusing at minimum focus distance with AF 80–200mm f/2.8, AF 35–70mm f/2.8, AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 <New>, or AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 lens

Seite 342 - 4 Choose an exposure value

380nD Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU LensesThe following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used with the D3:• TC-16AS AF teleconverter•

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381nA The AF-S/AF-I TeleconverterThe AF-S/AF-I teleconverter can be used with the following AF-S and AF-I lenses:• AF-S VR Micro 105mm f/2.8G ED1• AF-

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382nA Picture Angle and Focal LengthThe D3 can be used with Nikon lenses for 35mm (135) format cameras. If [Auto DX crop] is on (the default setting)

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383nOther AccessoriesAt the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D3.Power sources• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a, E

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15X1 Exposure mode... 1162 Flexible program indicator... 1193 Shutter-speed lock icon... 1274 Shutter speed...

Seite 347 - D File Number Sequence

384nViewfinder eyepiece accessories• Focusing Screens: The focusing screens available for the D3 are listed below.• Magnifier DG-2: The DG-2 magnifies

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385nViewfinder eyepiece accessories• Diopter-adjustment viewfinder lenses: To accommodate individual differences in vision, viewfinder lenses are avai

Seite 349 - Dark on light Light on dark

386nFilters• Nikon filters can be divided into three types: screw-in, slip-in, and rear-interchange. Use Nikon filters; filters manufactured by other

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387nSoftware• Capture NX: A complete photo editing package.• Camera Control Pro 2: Control the camera remotely from a computer and save photographs di

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388nRemote terminal accessoriesThe D3 is equipped with a ten-pin remote terminal for remote control and automatic photography. The terminal is provide

Seite 352 - 60 s ([1/60 s], the

389n❚❚ Approved Memory CardsThe following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D3:Other cards have not been tested. For more details on

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390nCaring for the CameraStorageWhen the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery, and store the battery in a cool, dry area

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391nReplacing the Focusing ScreenA type B clear-matte VI focusing screen is inserted in the camera at shipment. To insert an optional type E clear-mat

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392n5 Latch the screen holder.Push the front edge of holder upward until it clicks into place.D Replacing Focusing ScreensDo not touch the surface of

Seite 356 - ❚❚ Playback Mode

393nReplacing the Clock BatteryThe camera clock is powered by a CR1616 lithium battery with a life of about four years. If the B icon is displayed in

Seite 357 - ❚❚ FUNC. Button Press

16XThe Command DialsThe main- and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings.F buttonSub-c

Seite 358 - H release mode)

394n5 Close the clock battery chamber.Slide the clock battery chamber cover towards the back of the main battery chamber until it clicks into place.6

Seite 359 - A Virtual Horizon

395nThe Low-Pass FilterThe image sensor that acts as the camera’s picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. If you suspect th

Seite 360 - ❚❚ FUNC. Button+Dials

396n4 Raise the mirror.Press the shutter-release button all the way down. The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open, revealing the l

Seite 361 - 2 Unlock the shutter-release

397nD Use a Reliable Power SourceThe shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged. If the camera powers off while the mirror is raised, the curtain

Seite 362 - 3 Select the focus point

398nCaring for the Camera and Battery: CautionsDo not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.Keep dry: This prod

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399nCleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the cam

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400nTurn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source: Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or

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401nBatteries: Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning and should be removed with a soft, dry cloth before use.Batteries

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402nTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon repre

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403n❚❚ ShootingProblem Solution PageCamera takes time to turn on.Delete files or folders. —Shutter-release disabled.• Memory card is full or not inser

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17X❚❚ Image Quality and SizePress the Fn or QUAL button and rotate the command dials.Choose an image area (pg. 64)** The DX format image area is autom

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404nFull range of shutter speeds not available.Flash in use. Flash sync speed can be selected using Custom Setting e1 ([Flash sync speed]); when using

Seite 370 - Camera Setup

405nRandomly-spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in photos.• Choose lower ISO sensitivity or turn high ISO noise reduction on.108, 299• Shutter spee

Seite 371 - Lock Mirror up for Cleaning

406nEffects of Picture Control differ from image to image.“A” (auto) is selected for sharpening, contrast, or saturation. For consistent results over

Seite 372 - Video Mode

407n❚❚ PlaybackProblem Solution PageFlashing areas appear in imagesPress 1 or 3 to choose photo information displayed.231, 282Shooting data appear on

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408n❚❚ MiscellaneousPhoto is not displayed on high-definition video device.Confirm that HDMI cable (available separately) is connected. 276Can not cop

Seite 374 - Image Comment

409nError MessagesThis section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder, top control panel, and monitor.IndicatorProblem

Seite 375 - Voice Memo

410nqSubject too bright; photo will be overexposed.• Use a lower ISO sensitivity.108• Use optional ND filter. In exposure mode:386f Increase shutter s

Seite 376 - Audio Output

411nrSubject too dark; photo will be underexposed.• Use a higher ISO sensitivity.108• Use optional flash. In exposure mode:191f Lower shutter speed120

Seite 377 - 1 Select [Start]

412nY(blinks)—Flash unit that does not support red-eye reduction attached and flash sync mode set to red-eye reduction.Change flash sync mode or use f

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413nIndicatorProblem Solution PageMonitorControl panelNo memory card.SCamera cannot detect memory card.Turn camera off and confirm that card is correc

Seite 379 - Battery Info

18X❚❚ ExposurePress the I button and rotate the main command dial to choose the exposure mode.Choose the exposure mode (pg. 117)Use the command dials

Seite 380 - A Copies

414nThis card is not formatted. Format the card.C(blinks)Memory card has not been formatted for use in camera.Format memory card or insert new memory

Seite 381 - Save/Load Settings

415nCannot select this file—Memory card does not contain images that can be retouched.Images created with other devices can not be retouched.361Check

Seite 382 - A Saved Settings

416nCheck ink supply.—Ink error.Check ink. To resume, select [Continue].263*Out of ink. — Printer is out of ink.Replace ink and select [Continue].263*

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417nAppendixThe Appendix covers the following topics:• Defaults ...

Seite 384 - AF Fine Tune

418nDefaultsThe following defaults are restored either with a two-button reset or using [Reset shooting menu] or [Reset custom settings].❚❚ Defaults R

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419n❚❚ Defaults Restored with [Reset Shooting Menu] (pg. 293)1Option Default[File naming] (pg. 296) DSC[Slot 2] (pg. 71) Overflow[Image quality] (pg.

Seite 386 - Creating Retouched Copies

420n❚❚ Defaults Restored with [Reset Custom Settings] (pg. 303)*Option Defaulta1 [AF-C priority selection] (pg. 304) Releasea2 [AF-S priority selectio

Seite 387 - 3 Display retouch options

421nd1 [Beep] (pg. 319) Offd2[Shooting speed] (pg. 320)[Continuous high-speed] 9 fps[Continuous low-speed] 5 fpsd3 [Max. continuous release] (pg. 320)

Seite 388 - 4 Create a retouched copy

422nf1[Multi selector center button] (pg. 330)[Shooting mode] Select center focus point[Playback mode] Thumbnail on/offf2 [Multi selector] (pg. 331) D

Seite 389 - D-Lighting

423nMemory Card CapacityThe following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 2 GB SanDisk Extreme IV (SDCFX4) card at

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19XSet exposure compensation (pg. 132)Shutter speed lock (exposure mode f or h; pg. 127)Aperture lock (exposure mode g or h; pg. 128)E button Main com

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424n❚❚ DX Format (24 × 16) Image AreaImage quality Image size File size1No. of images1Buffer capacity2NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 12-bit—5.7 MB 22

Seite 392 - Monochrome

425n1 All figures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded.2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer. Drops if [O

Seite 393 - Color Balance

426nExposure ProgramThe exposure program for programmed auto is shown in the following graph:The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with ISO sensi

Seite 394 - 3 Highlight a photograph

427nSpecifications❚❚ Nikon D3 Digital CameraTypeType Single-lens reflex digital cameraLens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)Effec

Seite 395 - 7 Highlight the [Preview]

428nDouble slot Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG imagesFile system DCF (Design Rule for

Seite 396 - 9 Save the overlay

429nShutterType Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutterSpeed1/8000 – 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV, bulb, X250Flash sync sp

Seite 397 - 1 Select [Side-by-side

430nExposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)ISO 200 – 6400 in steps of 1/3,

Seite 398 - 3 Compare the copy with the

431nAccessory shoe Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lockNikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-

Seite 399 - Creating a Custom Menu

432n• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F).• Nikon

Seite 400 - 5 View My Menu

433nCalibrating BatteriesThe MH-22 quick charger is equipped with a battery calibration feature. Calibrate the battery as required to ensure the accur

Seite 401 - 4 Delete the selected items

20XActivate or cancel bracketing/select number of shots in bracketing sequence (pp. 135, 138)Select bracketing exposure increment (pg. 136)❚❚ White Ba

Seite 402 - 3 Position the item

434nD Battery WarningIf the chamber and calibration lamps flash on and off in sequence when no battery is inserted, there is a problem with the charge

Seite 403 - Technical Notes

435nMH-22 quick chargerRated input AC 100–240 V (50/60 Hz)Rated output DC 12.6 V/1,200 mASupported batteries Nikon EN-EL4a/EN-EL4 rechargeable Li-ion

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436nA Supported Standards• DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to e

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437nA Battery LifeThe number of shots that can be taken with a fully-charged EN-EL4a battery (2,500 mAh) varies with the condition of the battery, tem

Seite 406 - A Lens f-number

438IndexMenu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in brackets ([ ]).SymbolsK (Single-point AF), 76, 77I (Dynamic-area AF), 76, 77H (Auto-

Seite 407 - A Compatible Non-CPU Lenses

439Battery, xviii–xix, 32–36, 401[Battery info], 353[Beep], 319Body cap, 4, 37, 387Bracketing, 134, 327, 328exposure, 134, 327flash, 134, 327white bal

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440Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in brackets ([ ]).Exposure preview, 99, 101FFile information, 232[File naming], 296[File num

Seite 409 - Other Accessories

441Image Dust Off, 351[Image overlay], 368[Image quality], 65Image quality, 65[Image review], 287[Image size], 69Image size, 69[Index print], 271In-fo

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442Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in brackets ([ ]).[Multi selector], 331[Multi selector center button], 330[Multiple exposure

Seite 411 - × for greater precision

443RGB histogram, 233, 282[Rotate tall], 287SS (single-point AF), 76S (single-servo AF), 74, 80S (small), 69[Save/load settings], 355Saving camera set

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21X❚❚ Flash SettingsPress the M button and rotate the main command dial.Choose flash mode (pg. 199)A The Fn ButtonDepending on the option selected for

Seite 413 - Most Nikon

444Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in brackets ([ ]).[Incandescent], 144[Preset manual], 145[Shade], 145White balance, 143brack

Seite 415 - ❚❚ Approved Memory Cards

Printed in JapanSB7J01(11)6MB00711-01No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles

Seite 416 - Caring for the Camera

22XThe BS-2 Accessory Shoe CoverThe supplied BS-2 accessory shoe cover can be used to protect the accessory shoe or to prevent light reflected from th

Seite 417 - 3 Remove the existing screen

23XQuick Start GuideFollow these steps for a quick start with the D3.1Charge the battery (pg. 32).2Insert the battery (pg. 34).3Attach a lens (pg. 37)

Seite 418 - 5 Latch the screen holder

iiiIntroductionTutorialImage Recording OptionsFocusRelease ModeISO SensitivityExposureWhite BalanceImage EnhancementFlash PhotographyOther Shooting Op

Seite 419 - 3 Remove the clock battery

24X6Check camera settings (pp. 48, 51).7Select single-servo autofocus (pg. 53).Rotate the focus-mode selector to S (single-servo autofocus).8Focus and

Seite 420 - 7 Set the camera clock

s25sTutorialThis 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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26sCamera MenusMost shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button.G buttonChoose

Seite 422 - 6 Clean the filter

27s❚❚ MenusThe following menus are available:Menu DescriptionD PlaybackAdjust playback settings and manage photos (pg. 278).C Shooting Adjust shooting

Seite 423 - D Use a Reliable Power Source

28sUsing Camera Menus❚❚ Menu ControlsThe multi selector and J button are used to navigate the menus.❚❚ Navigating the MenusFollow the steps below to n

Seite 424 - Battery: Cautions

29s3 Select a menu.Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.4 Position the cursor in the selected menu.Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected m

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30s8 Select the highlighted item.Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button.Note the following poi

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31sHelpIf a Q icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the L (Q) button. A description of the cur

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32sFirst StepsCharge the BatteryThe D3 is powered by an EN-EL4a rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied).The EN-EL4a is not fully charged at shipment. T

Seite 428 - Troubleshooting

33s4 Charge the battery.Insert the battery (terminals first), aligning the end of the battery with the guide and then sliding the battery in the direc

Seite 429 - ❚❚ Shooting

ivQ&A IndexFind what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index.❚❚ New Features❚❚ Camera SetupQuestion Key phrase See pageHow do I

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34sInsert the Battery1 Turn the camera off.Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries.2 Remove the battery-chamber cover.Lift t

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35s4 Insert the battery.Insert the battery as shown at right.5 Latch the cover.To prevent the battery from becoming dislodged during operation, rotate

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36sD The Battery and ChargerRead and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xviii–xx and 398–401 of this manual. To prevent short-circuits, replace

Seite 433 - ❚❚ Playback

37sAttach a LensCare should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed.1 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body

Seite 434 - ❚❚ Miscellaneous

38s❚❚ Detaching the LensBe sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button while

Seite 435 - Error Messages

39sBasic SetupThe language option in the setup menu is automatically highlighted the first time menus are displayed. Choose a language and set the tim

Seite 436

40s4 Select [World time].Select [World time] and press 2. 5 Set time zone.A time-zone selection dialog will be displayed. Press 4 or 2 to highlight th

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41s8 Set date format.Press 1 or 3 to choose the order in which the year, month, and day will be displayed and press J.9 Exit to shooting mode.Press th

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42sInsert a Memory CardThe camera stores photographs on CompactFlash and microdrive memory cards (available separately; pg. 389). Up to two memory car

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43s3 Insert the memory card.Insert the first memory card in slot 1. Slot 2 should be used only if a card is already inserted in slot 1. Insert the mem

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v❚❚ Menus and DisplaysHow do I set the clock?World time 40, 347How do I set the clock for daylight savings time?How do I change time zones when I trav

Seite 441

44s❚❚ Removing Memory Cards1 Turn the camera off.Confirm that the access lamp is off and turn the camera off.2 Remove the memory card.Open the memory

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45s❚❚ Formatting Memory CardsMemory cards must be formatted before first use. Format the card as described below.D Formatting Memory CardsFormatting m

Seite 443 - Appendix

46s3 Press the Q buttons again.Press the Q (I and O) buttons together a second time to format the memory card. Do not remove the memory card or remove

Seite 444 - Defaults

47sAdjust Viewfinder FocusThe camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision. Check that the display in th

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48sBasic 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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49s3 Check the number of exposures remaining.The top control panel shows the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings. When this nu

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50sA The Battery IndicatorIf the segments in the top control panel battery icon blink on and off, the camera is calculating the battery charge. The ba

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51sAdjust Camera SettingsThis tutorial describes how to take photos at default settings.1 Check camera settings.Default settings are listed below.Opti

Seite 449 - Memory Card Capacity

52s2 Choose exposure mode e.Exposure mode e is selected at shipment. If another exposure mode is selected, press the I button and rotate the main comm

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53s5 Choose single-servo autofocus.S (single-servo autofocus) is selected at shipment. If another focus mode has been selected, rotate the focus-mode

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vi❚❚ Taking PhotographsHow do I keep the file number from being reset when I insert a new memory card?File number sequence 321How do I reset file numb

Seite 452 - Exposure Program

54sReady the CameraWhen framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left.

Seite 453 - Specifications

55sFocus and Shoot1 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (pg. 56).At default settings, the camera will focus on the subject in the center

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56s2 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

Seite 455 - L) or 9–11 fps (CH)

57sViewing Photographs1 Press the K button.The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor.2 View additional pictures.Additional pictures

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58sDeleting 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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d59dImage Recording OptionsThis section describes how to choose image area, quality, and size and how to choose the role played by memory card slot 2.

Seite 458 - 4 in. (ISO 1222)

60dImage AreaThe camera’s FX format (36.0 × 23.9 mm) image sensor can be used to record pictures with an image area (picture angle) equivalent to a 35

Seite 459 - Calibrating Batteries

61d❚❚ Choose Image AreaChoose the image area used when [Off] is selected for [Auto DX crop] (pg. 63).Option DescriptioncFX format (36x24)Images are re

Seite 460 - D Battery Warning

62dA DX LensesDX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and have a smaller picture angle than lenses for 35mm format cameras. If [Auto DX

Seite 461

63dImage area can be set using the [Image area] option in the shooting menu or (at default settings) by pressing the Fn button and rotating the main c

Seite 462 - A Supported Standards

vii❚❚ Viewing PhotographsCan I set both shutter speed and aperture manually?Exposure mode h (manual)124Can I make photos brighter or darker? Exposure

Seite 463 - A Battery Life

64d❚❚ The Fn ButtonThe image area can be selected by pressing the Fn button and rotating the main command dial until the desired crop is displayed in

Seite 464 - H, 86, 88, 320

65dImage QualityThe camera supports the following image quality options.A File SizeSee page 423 for information on the number of pictures that can be

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66dImage quality is set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the rear control pane

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67d❚❚ The JPEG Compression MenuThe JPEG compression item in the shooting menu offers the following options for JPEG images:Option DescriptionOSize pri

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68d❚❚ The NEF (RAW) Recording Menu: TypeThe [NEF (RAW) recording] > [Type] item in the shooting menu offers the following compression options for N

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69dImage SizeImage size is measured in pixels. Choose from Large (the default option), Medium, or Small (note that image size varies depending on the

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70dImage size can be set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the sub-command dial until the desired option is displayed in the rear control panel

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71dSlot 2Use the [Slot 2] option in the shooting menu (pg. 290) to choose the role played by the memory card in slot 2.D Backup/RAW Slot 1-JPEG Slot 2

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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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