Nikon D80OUTFIT Bedienungsanleitung

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    %N $)')4 !,#!-%2! 4HE.IKON'UIDETO$IGITAL0HOTOGRAPHY WITHTHE[...]

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    Where to Find It F ind what you ’ re looking for from: The Index See pages 147–149 Sear ch by ke y word . Error Messages See pages 132–133 If a warning is display ed in the contr ol panel, viewfi nder , or monitor , fi nd the solution here. Tr oubleshooting See pages 129–131 Camera beha ving unexpectedly? Find the solution her e. Th e Q&a[...]

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    i Introduc tion T echnic al Notes Tu torial Photography and Pla yback Reference Menu Guide More on Photography ( All Modes) P, S, A, and M Modes More on Playback Connecting to a T elevision, Computer , or Printer Playback Options: The Pla yback Menu S hooting Options: The Shooting Menu Custom Settings Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Cr eating[...]

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    ii Fo r Y our S afety F or Your Safety To prevent damage t o your Nikon product or injur y t o yourself or to others, r ead the fol- lowing safety precautions in their entir ety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failur e to observe [...]

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    iii Notices Notices U se appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon fo r the purpose to maintain compliance with product re gulations. CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing soft ware or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD- RO Ms on an audio CD player co[...]

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    iv Notices Symbol for Separ ate Collection in Eur opean Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately . The following apply only to users in Eur opean countries: • This product is designated f or separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For mor e informatio[...]

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    v Ta ble of Contents T able of Contents F or Y our Safety ................................................................ ii Notices .............................................................................. iii Q & A Index .................................................................... vii Introduction Introduction ..................[...]

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    vi T able of Contents 22: Built-in Flash (P , S, A, and M Modes Only) ............ 95 23: Flash Warning (P , S, A, and M Modes Only) ......... 98 24: Flash Shutter Speed (P , S, A, and M M odes Only) .................................................. 98 25: Auto FP (P , S, A, and M Modes Only) ....................... 98 26: Modeling Flash (P , S, A[...]

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    vii Q & A Index Q & A Index F ind what you ’ re looking for using this “ question and answer ” index. General Questions Q uestion Key phrase Page # How do I use the menus? Using the menus 9–10 How do I get more information on a menu? Help 3, 9 What do these indicators mean? Control panel , viewfi nder 5, 6 What does this warning me[...]

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    viii Q & A Index Ta k ing Photographs Q uestion Key phrase Page # Is there an easy way to take snapshots? Auto mode 19–23 Is there an easy way to take more cr eative shots? Digital V ari-Pr ogram modes 24–25 How do I bring out a por trait subject? Portrait mode 24, 25 How can I get good landscape shots? Landscape mode 24, 25 How do I take c[...]

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    ix Q & A Index V iewing, P rinting, and Retouching Photogr aphs Q uestion Key phrase Page # Can I view my photographs on the camera? Camera playback 61, 63 Can I view more information about photos? Photo info 62–63 Why parts of my photos blink? Photo inf o, highlights 62–63 How do I get rid of an unwanted photo? Deleting individual photos 2[...]

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    x Q & A Inde x Life -Long Learning As par t of N ikon’ s “Life -Long L earning” commitment to ongoing product suppor t and education, con- tinually-updated information is available on-line at the f ollowing sites: • For users in the U .S.A.: http://w ww.nikonusa.c om/ • For users in Eur ope and Africa: http://ww w .europe-nikon.com/su[...]

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    1 Introduction Thank you for y our purchase of a Nikon D80 single -lens refl ex (SLR) dig ital camera with in- ter changeable lenses. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pic tures with y our Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use , and keep it handy when using the product. To make it easier to fi nd the inf[...]

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    2 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera Ta ke a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displa ys. Y ou may fi nd it helpful to bookmark this sec tion and refer to it as y ou read through the r est of the manual. Came ra B ody 1 Built-in fl ash ........................................................... 23, 40 2 (fl ash m[...]

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    3 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera * Multi selector The multi selector is used for menu navigation and to contr ol the display of photo information during playback. Vi ew more photo info Pla yback ( 61) Move cursor up Menu navigation ( 9) Vi ew previous photo Vi ew next photo Return to previous menu Display sub-menu Cancel Make selection Vi[...]

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    4 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera Th e Mode Dial The D80 off ers a choice of the following eleven shooting modes: Adv anced Modes (Exposure Modes) Select these modes for full control over camera settings . P — Programmed auto ( 47): Camera chooses shutter speed and aperture, user controls other settings. S — Shutter-priority auto ( 48[...]

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    5 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera Large - Capacity Memory Cards When enough memor y remains on the memory card to record a thousand or more pictures at current settings, the number of exposur es remaining will be shown in thousands, rounded down t o the nearest hundred (e.g ., if there is room f or approximat ely 1,260 exposures, the expos[...]

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    6 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera If the batter y is totally exhausted or not in- ser ted, the display in the viewfi nder will dim. The viewfi nder display will return to normal when a fully-charged batter y is inser ted. 6 8 2 1 3 5 4 7 13 9 12 10 11 15 18 22 21 19 14 16 17 20 The Viewfi nder Displa y 1 F raming g rid (displayed when O[...]

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    7 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera Supplied Ac cessories The MH-18a Quick Charger ( 12) The MH-18a is for use with the supplied EN-EL3e battery. AC adapter plug CHARGE lamp AC inlet Te rminal cov er Negative terminal P ositiv e terminal Signal contact The use of third-part y rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nik on holographic s[...]

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    8 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera To r emove the cover , hold the camera fi rmly and pull the bottom of the cover gently until outwards as shown at right. The DK-21 V iewfi nder Eyepiece Cup Befor e attaching the DK-5 viewfi nder eyepiece cap and other view- fi nder accessories ( 122), remove the viewfi nder eyepiece cup by placing yo[...]

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    9 Introduction: Using Camera Menus Mo st shooting, pla yback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. T o view the menus, press the button. Menu Description Playback Adjust pla yback settings and manage photos ( 74). Shooting Adjust shooting settings ( 79). C ustom Settings Personalize camera settings ( 86). Setup Fo r mat memor y [...]

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    10 Introduction: Using Camera Menus To modify menu settings: 1 Display menus. 2 H ighlight icon for curr ent menu. 3 Select menu. 4 Position cursor in selected menu. 5 H ighlight menu item. 6 Display options. 7 H ighlight option. 8 Make selection. Me nu items that are displa yed in gray ar e not cur- rently available. Pr ess the shutter-release but[...]

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    11 Introduction: First Steps Attaching a L ens Care should be taken to prevent dust fr om entering the camera when the lens is removed . 1 Tu rn the camera off . 2 Remove the r ear cap from the lens. Remove the camera body cap. 3 K eeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with the mounting index on the camera body , position the lens in the c[...]

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    12 Introduction: First Steps Charging and Inserting the Battery The supplied EN-EL3e battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the batter y using the sup- plied MH-18a battery charger as described below. 1 Charge the battery . 1.1 Remove the terminal cover from the batt er y . L i - i o n B A T T E R Y P A C K 1.2 C onnect the power cord to the ch[...]

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    13 Introduction: First Steps 2 Inser t the batter y . 2.1 After confi rming that the camera is off , open the battery chamber cover . 2.2 I nser t a fully charged batter y as shown at right. Close the battery chamber cover . T he Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and c autions on pages ii–iii and 127–128 of this manual, togethe[...]

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    14 Introduction: First Steps Basic Setup The fi rst time the camera is tur ned on, the language selection dialog shown in Step 1 will be displayed in the monitor . F ollow the steps below to choose a language and set the time and date. 1 Tu rn camera on. 2 Select language. 3 Display map of world time zones . 4 Select local time zone. 5 Display day[...]

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    15 Introduction: First Steps Inser ting Memory Cards The camera stores pictures on Secur e Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). 1 Inser t a memor y card. 1.1 Befor e inser ting or removing memory cards, turn the cam- era off and open the card slot cover . 1.2 Slide the memor y card in as shown at right until it clicks into place. The [...]

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    16 Introduction: First Steps 2 M emor y cards must be formatted the fi rst time they are used in the D80. T o format the memor y card, turn the camera on and press the ( and ) buttons until control panel and view- fi nder displays fl ash as shown at right. Pressing both buttons t ogether a second time will format the memory card. Duri ng for mat[...]

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    17 Introduction: First Steps Ad justing Viewfi nder Focus Ph otographs are framed in the viewfi nder . Before shooting, make sure that the displa y in the viewfi nder is in clear focus. Vie w fi nder Focus Vi ewfi nder focus (diopter) can be adjusted in the range –2 – +1 m -1 . Corrective lenses (available sepa- rately ; 122) allow diopter[...]

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    18 Tu t orial The Tutorial outlines the basics of taking and viewing photographs in (auto) and Digital Va r i-Prog ram modes. This section assumes that default camera settings are used; for infor- mation on restoring default settings, see page 134. Use a CPU Lens (auto) and Digital Vari-Pr ogram modes are only available with CPU lenses . If these m[...]

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    19 Tu t orial: “Point-and-Shoot” Photography ( Mode) This section describes how to take photographs in (auto) mode, an automatic “point- and-shoot ” mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. 1 Tu rn the camera on. 1.1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. The con- trol pane[...]

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    20 Tu t orial: “Point-and-Shoot” Photography ( Mode) 2 Select mode and choose autofocus . 2.1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2.2 Rotate the focus-mode selector to AF (aut ofocus). 3 Check settings in the control panel. The default settings for mode are listed below . Option Default  Flash sync mode Auto 40  I mage quality JPEG Normal 34  Im[...]

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    21 Tu t orial: “Point-and-Shoot” Photography ( Mode) 4 F rame a photograph in the viewfi nder . The monit or remains off during shooting. 4.1 Hold the camera as shown. Holding the Camera Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Keep your elbows propped lightly against y our torso f or suppor t an[...]

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    22 Tu t orial: “Point-and-Shoot” Photography ( Mode) T he Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway . T o tak e the photograph, press the shutter -release button the r est of the way down. 5 F ocus. 5.1 Pr ess the shutter-release button halfwa [...]

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    23 Tu t orial: “Point-and-Shoot” Photography ( Mode) 6 Ta ke the phot ograph. Smoothly press the shutter-r elease button the rest of the wa y down to release the shutter and r ecord the photog raph. The ac- cess lamp next to the memor y card slot cover will light. Do not eject the memory card or remov e or disconnect the power sour ce until the[...]

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    24 Tu t orial: Creative Photograph y (Digital V ari-Programs) Focus Area At default settings, the camera selects the focus area as f ollows: • , , , and modes: The camera selects the focus area automatically . • mode: The camera focuses on the subject in the center focus ar ea. Other focus areas can be se- lected with the multi selector ( 30). [...]

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    25 Tu t orial: Creative Photograph y (Digital V ari-Programs) Portrait Use for portraits with soft, natural-look ing sk in tones. If the subject is far from the background or a telephot o lens is used, background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth. Landscape Use for vivid landscape shots. The built-in fl ash and AF-a[...]

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    26 Tu t orial: Basic Playback Ph otographs are automatically displa yed for about f our seconds af- t er shooting. If no photograph is displa yed in the monitor , the most r ecent picture can be viewed by pr essing the button. Additional pictures can be displayed by rotating the main command dial or pressing the multi selector left or right. To end[...]

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    27 Ref erence Reference This section builds on the T utor ial to cover mor e advanced shooting and playback options. More on Photograph y (All Modes): 28 Shoot a moving subject or focus manually Focus: 28 Adjust image quality and size Image Quality and Size: 33 Ta ke photographs in one at a time, in bursts, or using the self-timer or a remote contr[...]

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    28 Reference: More on Photograph y (All Modes) / Focus More on Phot ogr aphy (All Modes) Fo c u s F ocus can be adjusted automatically (see “ Autof ocus, ” below) or manually ( 32). The user can also select the focus area f or automatic or manual focus ( 30) or use focus lock t o focus to recompose photographs after f ocusing ( 31). Au tof ocus[...]

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    29 Reference: More on Photograph y (All Modes) / Focus G etting Good Results with Autofocus Au tof ocus does not per form well under the conditions listed below . I f the camera is unable to focus using autofocus , use manual focus ( 32) or use focus lock ( 31) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. Ther[...]

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    30 Reference: More on Photograph y (All Modes) / Focus Fo cus Area Selection Controls used : Multi selector (monitor off ) The D80 off ers a choice of eleven f ocus areas that together cov er a wide area of the frame. At the default settings, the camera chooses the f ocus area automatically or f ocuses on subject in the center focus ar ea. The fo[...]

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    31 Reference: More on Photograph y (All Modes) / Focus Fo c us Lock Controls used : AE-L/AF-L button (AF-A/AF-C)/Shutter-release button (AF-S) F ocus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing , making it possible to fo- cus on a subject that will not be in a focus area in the fi nal composition. I t can also be used when the autofo[...]

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    32 Reference: More on Photograph y (All Modes) / Focus T he Electronic R ange Finder If the lens has a maximum aper ture of f/5.6 or faster , the viewfi nder f ocus indicator can be used to confi r m whether the por tion of the subject in the selected focus area is in f ocus. After positioning the subject in the active f ocus area, pr ess the shu[...]

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    33 Reference: More on Photograph y (All Modes) / Image Quality and S ize Image Quality and S ize T ogether , image qualit y and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memor y card. Lar ger , higher qualit y images can be printed at larger sizes but also re- quire more memory , meaning that fewer such images can be stor ed on [...]

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    34 Reference: More on Photograph y (All Modes) / Image Quality and S ize Image Quality Controls used : button + main command dial (monitor off ) The camera suppor ts the following image quality options (listed in descending order by im- age quality and fi le size): Option Description NEF (RA W ) Co mpressed raw data from the image sensor ar e sav[...]

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    35 Reference: More on Photograph y (All Modes) / Image Quality and S ize Image Size Controls used : button + sub- command dial (monitor off ) I mage size is measured in pix els. The following options are available . Image size Size (pix els) Approximat e size when printed at 200 dpi * Large (3872 × 2592/10.0 M) (default) 3,872 × 2,592 49.2 × 32[...]

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    36 Reference: More on Photograph y (All Modes) / Choosing a Shooting Mode Choosing a S hooting Mode Shooting mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time, in a continu- ous sequence, with a timed shutter-r elease delay , or with a remote control. Mode Description Single frame Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-r elease[...]

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    37 Reference: More on Photograph y (All Modes) / Choosing a Shooting Mode Self - T im er Mode The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. 1 M ount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Pr ess the button until is display ed in the control panel. 3 F rame the photograph. Bef ore taking a[...]

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    38 Reference: More on Photograph y (All Modes) / Choosing a Shooting Mode Usi ng a Remote Con trol Use the optional ML -L3 remote control f or self-portraits ( 123) or to operat e the camera remotely . Be fo re Using the Remote Con trol Before using the r emote control f or the fi rst time, remove the clear plastic battery insulator sheet. 1 M oun[...]

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    39 Reference: More on Photograph y (All Modes) / Choosing a Shooting Mode Using the Built-in Flash If the fl ash is required, the camera will only r espond to the shutter-release butt on on the ML -L3 once the fl ash has charged. In , , , and modes, the fl ash will begin charging when delayed r emote or quick-response r emote mode is selected; o[...]

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    40 Reference: More on Photograph y (All Modes) / Using the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in Flash The camera suppor ts a variety of fl ash modes for phot ographing poorly lit or backlit sub - jects. Using the Built-in Flash: , , , and Modes 1 Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode. 2 Pr ess the button and rotat e until the desired fl as[...]

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    41 Reference: More on Photograph y (All Modes) / Using the Built-in Flash Flash Mode The current fl ash mode is displayed in the contr ol panel as shown below . is displayed when the fl ash is off . The fl ash modes available depend on the mode currently selected with the mode dial. * SLOW is displayed after main command dial is r eleased. , , [...]

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    42 Reference: More on Photograph y (All Modes) / Using the Built-in Flash 22 — Built-in F lash ( 95) Choose how the built-in fl ash fi res. 26 — Modeling F lash ( 98) Pre view the eff ects of the fl ash. The Built-in F lash Use with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 18–300 mm or non- CPU lenses with focal lengths of 18–200 mm ( 118; note[...]

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    43 Reference: More on Photograph y (All Modes) / ISO Sensitivity ISO Sensitivity “ISO sensitivity ” is the digital equivalent of fi lm speed. The higher the ISO sensitivit y , the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. ISO sensitivity can be set between values roughly equivalent to ISO 100 a[...]

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    44 Reference: More on Photograph y (All Modes) / T wo-Button Reset Two -Button Reset The camera settings listed below can be restor ed to default values by holding the and buttons down together f or more than tw o seconds (these buttons ar e marked by a green dot). The con- trol panel turns off briefl y while settings are reset. Custom Settings a[...]

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    45 Reference: P , S, A, and M Modes Lens Aper ture Ring When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring ( 117), lock the aper ture ring at the minimum aper- ture (highest f/-number). Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring. Non-CPU lenses can only be used in exposure mode M, when aper ture can be adjusted manually using the lens a[...]

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    46 Reference: P , S, A, and M Modes Exposure The exposure (brightness) of photographs is determined by the amount of light that falls on the image sensor (CCD) while the shutter is open. Tw o factors that determine exposure are shutter speed and aperture. Aperture refers to the size of the opening thr ough which the light passes. The larger the ape[...]

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    47 Ref erence: P , S, A, and M Modes / Mode P (Programmed Auto) Fl e xible Program In mode P , diff erent combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be se- lected by rotating the main command dial (“fl exible program ”). Rotate the main command dial to the right for large apertures (small f/-numbers) that blur background details or fast s[...]

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    48 Reference: P , S, A, and M Modes / Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed fr om values between 30 s and  /  s while the camera automatically selects the aper ture that will produce the optimal expo- sure. Use slow shutt er speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, high [...]

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    49 Reference: P , S, A, and M Modes / Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aper ture-prior ity auto, you choose the aperture from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure . Small apertures (high f/-numbers) increase depth of fi eld, bringing bo[...]

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    50 Reference: P , S, A, and M Modes / Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutt er speed and aper ture. Shutter speed can be set to values between 30 s and  /  s, or the shutter can be held open f or indefi nitely f or longer exposur es ( ). Aper ture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum valu[...]

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    51 Reference: P , S, A, and M Modes / Mode M (Manual) L ong Time-Exposures Shutter speeds of “bulb” and “--” can be used for long time- exposure photographs of moving lights, the stars, night scenery , or fi reworks. T o prev ent blurring caused by camera shak e, use a tripod and an optional remote control ( 123) or remote cor d ( 123). Sh[...]

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    52 Reference: P , S, A, and M Modes / Exposure Exposure Metering Controls used : button + main command dial The metering method determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available: Method Description 3D Color Matrix II Recommended in most situations. Camera meters a wide ar ea of the frame and sets exposure according t o di[...]

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    53 Reference: P , S, A, and M Modes / Exposure Au toe xposure Lock Controls used : AE-L/AF-L button Use auto exposure lock to r ecompose photographs after metering exposur e: 1 Select mode P , S , or A and choose center -weighted or spot met ering (exposure lock has no eff ect in mode M , while and Digital Vari-P rogram modes ar e not recommended [...]

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    54 Reference: P , S, A, and M Modes / Exposure Exposure C ompensation Controls used : button + main command dial Exposure compensation is used to alter exposur e from the value suggested by the camera, making pic tures brighter or darker . It is most eff ective when used with center-weighted or spot metering ( 52). Exposure compensation is availab[...]

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    55 Reference: P , S, A, and M Modes / Exposure U sing Flash Exposure C ompensation with Optional Speedlights Flash exposur e compensation is also available with an optional SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlights. 10 — EV Step ( 89) Use this option to set the increments f or fl ash compensation to ½ EV . Fl ash Exposure Compensa tion Controls used : butto[...]

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    56 Reference: P , S, A, and M Modes / Exposure Brack eting Controls used : button + command dials Bracketing automatically varies selected settings slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value. The setting aff ected is chosen with Custom Setting 13 ( Auto BK T set ; 90); Below , it is assumed that AE & fl ash is selected to var[...]

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    57 Reference: P , S, A, and M Modes / Exposure Exposure Bracketing The camera modifi es exposure by varying shutter speed and aperture (programmed auto), aperture (shutter-priority auto), or shutter speed (aperture -priorit y auto, manual exposur e mode). When On is selected for Custom Setting 7 ( ISO A uto ; 88), the camera will automatically var[...]

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    58 Reference: P , S, A, and M Modes / Whit e Balance White Balance White balance ensures that colors ar e unaff ected by the color of the light source . Auto white balance is recommended f or most light sources; if necessary, other values can be selected according to the type of source . The following options ar e available: Option Description Aut[...]

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    59 Reference: P , S, A, and M Modes / Whit e Balance Choosing a Color T emperatur e Controls used : WB button + sub- command dial (monitor off ) At a setting of ( Choose color temp . ), color temperature can be selected by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub-command dial until the desired value is displayed in the contr ol panel. Color te [...]

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    60 Reference: P , S, A, and M Modes / Whit e Balance Measuring a V alue for Preset White Balanc e 1 P lace a neutral gra y or white object under the lighting that will be used in the fi nal pho - tog raph. A standard gray car d can be used as a ref erence in studio settings. Do not use exposure compensation. 2 Pr ess the WB button and rotate the m[...]

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    61 Reference: More on Playback / Viewing Phot ographs on the Camera Viewing Photographs on the Camera Au to Image Rotation ( 108)/Rotate T all ( 75) These options control whether photographs taken in “tall ” orientation are rotated for display in the monitor during playback. 6 — Image Re view ( 88) Choose whether to display photographs as the[...]

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    62 Reference: More on Playback / Viewing Phot ographs on the Camera Photo Information Ph oto information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback. Pr ess the multi selector up or down or rotate the sub-command dial to c ycle through the following in- fo rm ation: Basic Information ↔ Shooting Data P age 1 ↔ Shooting Data Page 2[...]

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    63 Reference: More on Playback / Viewing Phot ographs on the Camera Vi e wing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback To display images in “ contact sheets” of four or nine images, press the button in full-frame playback . The following operations can be per formed while thumbnails are dis- played: To Use Description Display more im- ages per page [...]

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    64 Reference: More on Playback / Viewing Phot ographs on the Camera Ta k ing a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Pr ess the button to z oom in on a photograph in full-frame play- back. The f ollowing operations can be per formed: To Use Description Zoom in and out / Pr ess to z oom in to maximum of ap- proximately 25 × (large images), 19 × (me- dium ima[...]

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    65 Reference: More on Playback / Viewing Phot ographs on the Camera Pr otecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail pla yback, the button can be used to prot ect photo- g raphs from accidental deletion. P rot ected fi les can not be deleted using the button or the Delete option in the playback menu, and have DOS “r ead-o[...]

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    66 Reference: Connecting to a TV , Computer , or Printer / Vie wing Photographs on TV Viewing Photographs on TV Connec ting to a T V , Comput er , or Printer The supplied EG-D2 audio/video (A/V ) cable can be used to connect the camera to a televi- sion or VCR for pla yback or recording . Background music included with P ictmotion slide shows ( 75)[...]

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    67 Reference: Connecting to a TV , Computer , or Printer / Connecting to a Computer The camera can be connected to a computer using the supplied UC-E4 USB cable. The sup- plied PictureP roject sof tware can then be used to copy photographs to the comput er , where they can be organized , retouched , and printed. Be fo re Connecting the Camera I nst[...]

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    68 Reference: Connecting to a TV , Computer , or Printer / Connecting to a Computer 4 Tu rn the camera on. If Mass Storage is selected for USB , the control panel and viewfi nder will display the indicators shown at right (when PTP is selected, the normal shooting indicators are displayed). 5 T ransfer photographs to the computer as described in t[...]

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    69 Reference: Connecting to a TV , Computer , or Printer / Printing Photographs P rinting Via Dir ect USB Connection If an error occurs during pr inting, the camera will display the dialog shown at r ight. After checking the pr inter , press the multi selector up or down to high- light Con tinue and press OK to resume printing . Select Cancel to ex[...]

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    70 Reference: Connecting to a TV , Computer , or Printer / Printing Photographs C onnecting the Printer Befor e printing, check that the camera battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the bat- te ry or use an EH-5 A C adapter (available separately). 1 Set the camera USB option to PTP ( 104). 2 Tu rn the printer on. 3 Tu rn the camera off . 4[...]

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    71 Reference: Connecting to a TV , Computer , or Printer / Printing Photographs P age Size, Border , and Time Stamp Choose printer default to print at current printer settings. Only options supported by the current printer can be selected. P rinting Pictures One at a Time To print the picture currently selected in the PictBridge playback display , [...]

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    72 Reference: Connecting to a TV , Computer , or Printer / Printing Photographs Printing Multiple Pictures To pr int multiple pictures or create an index print listing all JPEG photographs as small thumbnail images, pr ess the button in the Pic tBridge playback displa y . The menu shown at r ight will be dis- played. P ress the multi selector up or[...]

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    73 Reference: Connecting to a TV , Computer , or Printer / Printing Photographs Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The P rint Set option in the playback menu is used t o create digital “print orders” for Pic tBridge- compatible printers and devices that suppor t DPOF . Selecting P rint Set from the playback menu displays the menu shown in S[...]

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    74 Menu Guide / Playback Options: The Pla yback Menu Playback Options: The Pla yback Menu Option Description Delete Delete all or selected photos. 74 Playback folder Choose folder for pla yback. 75 Rotate tall Rotate “tall” (por trait- orientation) photos during playback. 75 Slide show Pl ay photos back in automatic slide shows, either with bac[...]

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    75 Menu Guide / Playback Options: The Pla yback Menu Playback F older Choose a folder f or playback: Option Description Current (default) Only photos in the folder currently selected f or Folders in the shoot- ing menu are displayed during playback. This option is selec ted automatically when a photo is taken. If a memor y card is inser ted and thi[...]

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    76 Menu Guide / Playback Options: The Pla yback Menu 2 Choose a style Highlight Change settings and press the multi selector right, then highlight Style and press the multi selector right. Highlight one of the following options and press OK to select the highlighted option and return to the slide show menu. • S tandard : Pictures ar e played back[...]

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    77 Menu Guide / Playback Options: The Pla yback Menu 4 Start the show To star t the slide show, highlight Start and press OK . The following operations can be per formed during a slide show : To Use Description Go forward or back one frame / Pr ess multi selector or rotate main command dial left to return to the pr evious frame, right to skip to th[...]

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    78 Menu Guide / Playback Options: The Pla yback Menu Hide Image H ide or reveal selected photographs . Hidden images are visible only in the Hide Image menu, and can only be deleted by f ormatting the memor y card. Option Description Selec t/set Hide or reveal selected photographs ( 74). Deselect all? Rev eal all photographs. F ile Attributes for H[...]

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    79 Menu Guide / Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting O ptions: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains the following options (options display ed may diff er if My menu is selec ted for the CSM/Setup option in the setup menu; 101). See “Using Camera Menus” ( 9) f or more inf or- mation on using the menus. Option Description Optimiz[...]

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    80 Menu Guide / Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Cu stomizing Image Enhancement Options: Custom Select C ustom to make separate adjustments to the f ollowing options. After adjusting set- tings, highlight Done and press . • Image sharpening : Choose how much outlines are sharpened during shooting. Choose high settings f or sharp outlines, low [...]

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    81 Menu Guide / Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Ta k ing Pic tures in Black-and- White: Black-and- White Selecting Black-and-white f or Optimize image displays the menu shown at right. Choose Normal to take standard black-and-whit e pic- tures, or C ustom to adjust sharpening and tone compensation before shooting as described in on page 80. C u[...]

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    82 Menu Guide / Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Copy ing White Balance from a Photograph A white balance value copied from an existing photog raph can be used for pr eset white balance. Select W hite balance > Wh ite balance preset in the shooting menu. The menu shown in Step 1 will be displayed . 1 H ighlight Us e photo . * 2 Display curren[...]

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    83 Menu Guide / Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Option Description O (default) Noise reduction off . On P hotographs taken at shutter speeds of about 8 s or slower are processed t o reduce noise, slowing burst shooting and r educing the number of images that can be stor ed in the memor y buff er. During pr ocessing, the displays shown at r[...]

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    84 Menu Guide / Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Multiple Exposure (P , S, A, and M Modes) F ollow the steps below to r ecord a series of two or three exposures in a single photograph. Note that at default settings , shooting will end automatically if no operations are performed for 30 s. F or an inter val between exposures of more than 30 s , c[...]

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    85 Menu Guide / Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 5 Highlight Done and press OK . A icon will be displayed in the contr ol panel. T o exit without re- cording a multiple exposure , select Multiple exposure from the shooting menu, highlight Reset , and press OK . 6 F rame a photograph, f ocus, and shoot. The icon will star t to blink. Cancelling a[...]

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    86 Menu Guide / Custom Settings C ustom Settings 1: Beep (All Modes) At the default setting of On , a beep will sound when the camera fo- cuses in single -ser vo AF ( AF-S or when shooting stationar y subjects in AF-A autofocus mode), while the r elease timer is counting down in self- timer and delayed remot e modes ( 37, 38), or when a photograph [...]

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    87 Menu Guide / Custom Settings 2: AF-Area Mode ( All Modes) This option determines how the focus ar ea is selected in autofocus mode ( 28). Choose from: Option Description S ingle area User selects focus area using multi selector; camera focuses on subject in selected f ocus area only . Use with stationar y subjects. Default setting for P , S , A [...]

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    88 Menu Guide / Custom Settings 5: No Memory Card? (A ll Modes) If Release locked (the default setting) is selected, the shutter -release is disabled when no memor y card is inserted. Choose Enable release to enable the shutter-r elease button when no memory card is inser ted. Photographs will be displa yed in the monitor but will not be saved . 6:[...]

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    89 Menu Guide / Custom Settings 11: Exposure C omp . (P , S, A, and M Modes Only) If Off (the default option) is selected, exposure compensation is set by pressing the button and rotating the main command dial ( 54). Select On to set exposure compensation using only a command dial . The dial used depends on the option selected for Custom Setting 1[...]

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    90 Menu Guide / Custom Settings 12: Cen ter- W eighted (P , S, A, and M Modes Only) This option controls the size of the ar ea in the center of the viewfi nder assigned the gr eatest weight in center- weighted metering . The default option is Φ 8 mm . 13: Auto BKT Set (P , S, A, and M Modes Only) The following options ar e available: Option Descr[...]

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    91 Menu Guide / Custom Settings 4 C ompose a photog raph, focus, and shoot. Each shot will be pr o- cessed to create the number of copies specifi ed in the bracketing program, and each copy will hav e a diff er ent white balance. Modi- fi cations to white balance are added t o the white balance adjust- ment made with white balance fi ne -tuning[...]

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    92 Menu Guide / Custom Settings 16: FUNC Button ( All Modes) Choose the function per formed by the FUNC. button. Option Description ISO display (default) The modifi ed value for ISO sensitivity is displayed while the FUNC. button is pressed . Framing grid Pr ess the FUNC. button and rotate the main command dial to turn the grid display in the view[...]

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    93 Menu Guide / Custom Settings 3 P osition the subject in the center of the frame and press the shut- te r-r elease button halfway to focus . Check that the fl ash-ready in- dicator ( ) is displayed in the viewfi nder . 4 Pr ess the FUNC. button. The fl ash will emit a monitor pr efl ash to determine the appropriate fl ash level. Flash output[...]

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    94 Menu Guide / Custom Settings Option Description AE/AF lock (default) Both focus and exposure lock while the AE-L/AF-L butt on is pressed. AE lock only Exposure locks while the AE-L/AF-L butt on is pressed. F ocus is unaff ec ted. AF lock F ocus locks while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. Exposur e is unaff ected. AE lock hold Exposure locks w[...]

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    95 Menu Guide / Custom Settings Repeating  ash : The fl ash fi res repeatedly while the shutter is open, pr o- ducing a strobe-light eff ect. Selec ting this option displays the menu shown at right. Pr ess the multi selector left or r ight to highlight the f ollowing options , up or down to change. Option Description Output Choose fl ash out[...]

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    96 Menu Guide / Custom Settings Commander mode : Use the built-in fl ash as a master fl ash controlling one or more remot e optional SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 fl ash units in up to tw o g roups (A and B) using advanced wireless lighting . Selecting this option displays the menu shown at right. Pr ess the multi selector up or down to highlight t[...]

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    97 Menu Guide / Custom Settings 5 Pr ess OK . 6 C ompose the shot and arrange the fl ash units as shown below . Note that the maxi- mum distance at which the remote fl ash units can be placed may vary with shooting conditions. Camera (built-in flash) 30° or less 30° or less 60°–30° 60°–30° 10 m/33 ft. or less 5 m/16 ft. or less 5 m/16 [...]

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    98 Menu Guide / Custom Settings 23: Flash W arning (P , S, A, and M Modes Only) If On (the default setting) is selected and lighting is poor , the fl ash- r eady light ( ) will fl icker in the viewfi nder when the shutter -release button is pressed halfway t o warn that the built-in fl ash is required. No warning will be displayed if Off is se[...]

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    99 Menu Guide / Custom Settings 28: Auto Meter-Off (All Modes) Choose how long the camera continues to meter exposure when no operations are performed (the default setting is 6 s). Choose a shor ter meter-off delay for longer battery life. Regardless of the setting chosen, the exposure meters r emain on for ten minut es when the camera is powered[...]

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    100 Menu Guide / Custom Settings U sing AA Batteries EN-EL3e batteries are recommended f or best per formance. F ewer pic tures can be taken with AA bat- ter ies than with EN-EL3e batteries. The capacity of AA batteries drops sharply at temperatures below 20 ˚C (68 ˚F) and varies with make and storage conditions; in some cases, batteries may ceas[...]

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    101 Menu Guide / Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Basic Camera S ettings: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the options listed below (options displayed may diff er if My Menu is selec ted for CSM/Setup menu ). See “Using Camera Menus” ( 9) for mor e information on using the menus. The following options ar e available when Simple (the[...]

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    102 Menu Guide / Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 3 Pr ess the multi selector up or down to highlight items and then press to the right to select or deselect. Selected items are indi- cated by a check mark. 4 Highlight Done and pr ess OK to r eturn to the list of menu names shown in Step 1. Repeat steps 2–3 to edit additional menus . 5 Highl[...]

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    103 Menu Guide / Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Language Choose the language for camera menus and messages fr om: Wo r ld T ime Set the camera clock to the current date and time . Option Description Time zone Choose the time zone. The camera clock will automatically be reset to the time in the selected zone . Dat e Set the camera clock ( 14)[...]

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    104 Menu Guide / Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu USB Choose a USB option for connection to a computer or P ictBridge print- er . Choose PTP when connecting to a PictBridge printer or using Cam- era Control P ro (a vailable separately). See “Connecting to a Computer ” f or inf ormation on selecting a USB option for use with PictureP roject[...]

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    105 Menu Guide / Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Fo lders Create , rename, or delete f olders or choose the folder in which new photographs will be stor ed. • S elect folder : Choose the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored . Folder Names On the memor y card, f older names are preceded by a thr ee- digit folder number assig[...]

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    106 Menu Guide / Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Fi le No. Sequence Choose how the camera names fi les. • O (default): File numbering is r eset to 0001 when a new folder is cr eat- ed, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inser ted. • On : F ile numbering continues from the last number used after a new f older is cr e[...]

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    107 Menu Guide / Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 2 Wi th the lens ten centimeters (four inches) fr om a well-lit, featur eless white object, frame the object so that it fi lls the viewfi nder and then press the shutter-release butt on halfway . In autofocus mode , focus will automatically be set to infi nity ; in manual f ocus mode, set fo[...]

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    108 Menu Guide / Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Fi rmware V ersion Vi ew the current camera fi r mware version. Landscape (wide) orientation C amera rotated 90 ° clockwise C amera rotated 90 ° c ounter-clockwise Au to Image Rotation Ph otographs taken while On (the default option) is selected contain information on camera orientation, all[...]

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    109 Menu Guide / Creating Ret ouched Copies: The Retouch Menu C reating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu The options in the retouch menu ar e used to create trimmed, r esized, or ret ouched copies of the photographs on the memor y card. The follow- ing options are available (options display ed may diff er if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup[...]

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    110 Menu Guide / Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu To copy photos from the r etouch menu: 1 H ighlight menu item. 2 Display selection screen. 3 H ighlight photo . * 4 Display retouch options . † * Photos can also be highlighted using command dials: main command dial moves cursor horizontally , sub- command dial moves cursor vertically. [...]

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    111 Menu Guide / Creating Ret ouched Copies: The Retouch Menu Red-Ey e C orrection Selecting this option displays a preview image as shown below . Confi rm the eff ects of red- eye correction and create a corrected copy as described in the following table . Note that r ed-eye correction may not always produce the expected results and ma y in ver [...]

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    112 Menu Guide / Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu Selecting Sep ia or Cy anotype displays a preview of the selected im- age; press the multi selector up to increase color saturation, down t o decrease. P ress OK to create a monochrome copy and r eturn to the ret ouch menu or full-frame playback . F ilter Eff ec ts Choose from the f ollo[...]

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    113 Menu Guide / Creating Ret ouched Copies: The Retouch Menu Selecting Small picture from the retouch menu displays the menu shown in Step 1. F ollow the steps below to creat e small copies of multiple pictures. 1 H ighlight Choose size . 2 Display options. 3 H ighlight desired picture size. 4 Ma ke selection and return to previous menu. 5 H ighli[...]

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    114 Menu Guide / Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu Image Overlay I mage overlay combines two existing RA W photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately fr om the originals. The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings; befor e creating an overlay , set image quality and size ( 33; all options are [...]

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    115 Menu Guide / Creating Ret ouched Copies: The Retouch Menu 7 Pr ess the multi selec tor left or right to highlight the Pre view col- umn. Pr ess the multi selector up or down to highlight one of the f ollowing options and pr ess OK . • Ov erlay : Preview the ov erlay as shown at right. Press OK to sa ve the new image. T o return to Step 6 and [...]

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    116 T echnic al Notes / Optional Accessories O ptional Accessories Lenses Flash units (Speedlights) Viewfi nder accessories Filt ers Batteries Battery packs Softwa re AC adapters ML -L3 remote c ontrol 10-pin remote terminal accessories T echnic al Notes One advantage of digital SLR cameras is the wide variety of accessories they suppor t. See our[...]

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    117 Te chnic al Notes / Optional Accessories Len ses CPU lenses (par ticularly type G and D lenses) are recommended for use with the D80. CPU lenses can be identifi ed by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Type G lenses ar e not equipped with a lens aperture ring. The following CPU lenses can be used [...]

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    118 T echnic al Notes / Optional Accessories Incompatible Non-CPU Lenses and Acc essories The following non-CPU lenses and accessories can NOT be used: • TC-16A AF T eleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the A U-1 focusing unit (400 mm f/4.5, 600 mm f/5.6, 800 mm f/8, 1200 mm f/11) • Fishey e (6 mm f/5.6, 8 mm f/8, OP 10 mm f/5[...]

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    119 Te chnic al Notes / Optional Accessories Optional Flash Units (Speedligh ts) The accessor y shoe allows SB-series Speedlights , including the SB-800, 600, 80DX, 28D X, 28, 27, 23, 22S, and 29S to be mounted directly on the camera without a sync cable. It is equipped with a safety lock for Speedlights with a locking pin, such as the SB- 800 and [...]

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    120 T echnic al Notes / Optional Accessories SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight This high-per formance wireless remot e Speedlight has a Guide Number of 10/32 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F). Although it can not be mounted directly on the accessory shoe, the SB- R200 ser vers as a remote fl ash when the built-in fl ash is in commander mode. It can[...]

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    121 Te chnic al Notes / Optional Accessories Notes on Optional Speedlights Refer to the Speedlight manual f or detailed instructions. If the Speedlight suppor ts the Creative Light- ing System, ref er to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D80 is not included in the “ digital SLR” categor y in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50D[...]

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    122 T echnic al Notes / Optional Accessories Ot her A cc essories Vi ew  nder ey epiece accessories • D iopter adjustment view nder lenses : Lenses ar e available with diopters of –5, –4, –3, –2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m –1 . Use diopter adjustment lenses only if the desired f ocus can not be achieved with the built in diopter ad[...]

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    123 Te chnic al Notes / Optional Accessories A cce ssories for the D80 At the time of writing, the following accessories wer e available for the D80. Up t o date infor - mation is available at Nikon websites or from our latest product catalogs. Pow er sources • EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion battery : Additional EN-EL3e batteries are available from [...]

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    124 T echnic al Notes / Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, turn the camera off , replace the monitor cover , remove the battery, and st ore the battery in a cool, dr y area with the terminal cover in place. T o prevent mold or mildew , store the camera in a dr y , well-venti[...]

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    125 Te chnic al Notes / Caring for the Camera Th e Low-P ass Filter The image sensor that acts as the camera ’ s picture element is fi tted with a low-pass fi lter to prevent moir é. If you suspect that dir t or dust on the fi lter is appearing in photographs, you can clean the fi lter as described below . Note, how ever , that the fi lter [...]

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    126 T echnic al Notes / Caring for the Camera 7 Tu rn the camera off . The mirror will be low ered and the shutter curtain will close. Re - place the lens or body cap. Use a Reliable Pow er Source The shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged. If the camera powers off while the mirror is raised, the curtain will close automatically. T o prev[...]

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    127 Te chnic al Notes / Caring for the Camera Ca ring for the Camer a and Battery: Cautions Do not dr op : The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry : This product is not waterproof , and may malfunc- tion if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of hu- midity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause[...]

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    128 T echnic al Notes / Caring for the Camera Batteries : Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning and should be removed with a soft, dry cloth before use . Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batt eries: • Turn the product off before replacing the batt[...]

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    129 Te chnic al Notes / T roubleshooting T roubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expec ted, check the list of common problems below bef ore consulting your retailer or Nikon representative . Refer to the page numbers in the right- most column for mor e information. Problem Solution Camera takes time to turn on. Delete fi les or folders[...]

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    130 T echnic al Notes / T roubleshooting Problem Solution F ull range of shutter speeds not available. F lash in use . If On is selected for Custom Setting 25 ( Auto FP ) modes P , S , A , and M , optional SB-800, SB- 600, and SB-R200 Speedlights can be used at all shutter speeds. 98, 119 Can not select focus area. • Unlock focus area selector . [...]

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    131 Te chnic al Notes / T roubleshooting Problem Solution F inal photo is larger than area shown in viewfi nder . Vi ewfi nder horizontal and vertical frame coverage is approximately 95 %. — R andomly-spaced bright pixels (“noise ”) appears in photographs. • Lower ISO sensitivity or use high ISO noise reduction. • Shutter speed is slowe[...]

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    132 T echnic al Notes / T roubleshooting C amera Err or Messages and Display s This section lists the warning indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfi nder , control panel, and monit or . Indicator Problem Solution Control panel Vie w nder (blinks) L ens aperture ring not locked at minimum aperture. L ock ring at minimum aperture[...]

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    133 Te chnic al Notes / T roubleshooting Indicator Problem Solution Monitor Control panel View nder NO CARD PRESENT / No memor y card. I nsert memor y card. 15 CARD IS L OCKED / (blinks) Me mory card is locked (write protected). Slide card write-protect switch to “wr ite ” position. 15 THIS CARD CAN NOT BE USED (blinks) • Error accessing m[...]

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    134 T echnic al Notes / Appendix Appendix The Appendix covers the following t opics: • S upported Standards ................................................................................................................................................... 134 • Av ailable Settings and Defaults ...................................................[...]

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    135 Te chnic al Notes / Appendix PSA M Custom Settings 4 1: Beep ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ 2: AF-area mode ✔ 2 ✔ 2 ✔ 2 ✔ 2 ✔ 2 ✔ 2 ✔ 2 ✔✔✔✔ 3: Center AF area ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ 4: Built-in AF assist illuminator ✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔✔✔ 5: No memor y card? ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ 6: Image revi[...]

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    136 T echnic al Notes / Appendix The following defaults ar e restored when a two-button reset is performed: PSA M Shooting menu Image quality JPEG Normal Image size L (3872 × 2592) White balance — Auto Fine tuning — 0 Choose color temp. — 5,000 K ISO sensitivity AUT O 100 Multiple exposure — Off Other settings Shooting mode Single frame F[...]

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    137 Te chnic al Notes / Appendix The following defaults ar e restored with C ustom Setting R ( Reset ): PSA M Custom Settings 1: Beep On 2: AF-area mode Auto-area AF Single D ynamic Au to - ar ea AF Single ar ea 3: Center AF area Normal frame 4: Built-in AF assist illuminator On — On — On 5: No memor y card? Release locked 6: I mage review On 7[...]

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    138 T echnic al Notes / Appendix Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality / Size The following table shows the appr oximate number of pictures that can be stor ed on a 1 GB P anasonic Pr o HIGH SPEED card at diff erent image quality and size settings . Image quality Image size File size (MB) 1 Number of images 1 Bu er capacity 1, 2 NEF + JPEG F i[...]

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    139 Te chnic al Notes / Appendix Exposure Progr am (Mode P) The exposure prog ram for mode P is shown in the f ollowing graph. F (lens focal length) ≤ 55 mm 135 mm ≥ F > 55 mm F > 135 mm The maximum and minimum values for EV var y with ISO sensitivity ; the above graph as- sumes an ISO sensitivity of ISO 200 equivalent. When matrix meteri[...]

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    140 T echnic al Notes / Appendix Bracketing P rograms The number of shots and bracketing increment are shown in the control panel as f ollows: The Brack eting Progress Indic ator and Number of F rames Number of frames Progress indic ator Description 3 frames: unmodifi ed, negative, positive * 2 frames: unmodifi ed, negative * 2 frames: unmodifi [...]

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    141 Te chnic al Notes / Appendix Flash C ontrol ( 42, 120) The following types of fl ash control are supported when a CPU lens is sued in combination with the built-in fl ash or optional SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlights. • i- TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR : Flash output is adjusted f or a natural balance between the main subject and the b[...]

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    142 T echnic al Notes / Speci cations Speci ca tions Type Single-lens refl ex digital camera E ective pix els 10.2 million CCD 23.6 × 15.8 mm; total pixels: 10.75 million Image size (pixels) • 3,872 × 2,592 (Large) • 2,896 × 1,944 (Medium) • 1,936 × 1,296 (Small) Lens mount Nik on F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Compati[...]

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    143 Te chnic al Notes / Speci cations Metering Exposure Three-mode through-the-lens ( T TL) exposure metering Matrix 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); metering per formed by 420-segment RGB sensor Spot Met ers 3.5 mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area Range (IS[...]

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    144 T echnic al Notes / Speci cations F irmware upgrades Fi rm ware can be upg raded by user Supported languages Chinese (Simplifi ed and T raditional), Dutch, English, F innish, Fr ench, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, P olish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish Pow er source • One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion battery ; char ging [...]

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    145 Te chnic al Notes / Speci cations Type G-type AF-S D X Zoom-Nikk or lens with built-in CPU and Nikon mount Supported c ameras Nik on D X format digital cameras Foc al length 18 – 135 mm Max. aperture 1 : 3.5 – 5.6 Construction 15 elements in 13 groups (including 1 ED glass element and 2 aspherical elements) Foc al length sc ale 18, 24, 3[...]

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    146 T echnic al Notes / Speci cations Battery Life The number of shots that can be taken with a fully- charged EN-EL3e battery (1500 mAh) varies with the condition of the battery, temperature , and how the camera is used. The following measurements we re per formed at a temperature of 20 °C (68 °F). Example 1: 2,700 shots AF-S DX IF ED 18–13[...]

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    147 Te chnic al Notes / Index Index Symbols 3D color matrix metering II. See Metering 420-segment RGB sensor . See Me ter ing; White balance (auto mode), 19–23 (close-up mode), 24–25 (continuous shooting indicator), 36 (exposure compensa- tion), 54 (fl ash compensation), 55 (fl ash-ready indicator), 23 (FV lock), 92–93 (landscape mode), 24?[...]

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    148 T echnic al Notes / Index Fi rmware version (setup menu), 108 FINE. See Image quality Flash bracketing, 56–57 built in, 23, 40–42, 95 compensation, 55 level, 42, 90, 92 monitor prefl ash, 93, 95–97 optional, 119–121 range, 23, 119, 141 ready indicator , 23, 93, 121 remote, 119 sync speed, 42 Flash mode, 40–42 Flash shutter speed (Cus[...]

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    149 Te chnic al Notes / Index Rotating photographs, 75, 108 S S. See Image size S . See Shutter -priority auto (single-frame shooting indicator), 36 Saturation, 80 SD. Se e Memory card Secure Digital. Se e Memory card Self timer , 36, 99 Self timer (Custom Settings menu), 99 Self-portraits. See Self timer Sensitivity. See ISO sensitivity Sepia. See[...]

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