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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
For Your Safety
10
Notices
13
Location Data
17
Wireless
18
Introduction
21
- Getting to Know the Camera
  21
  - The Camera Body
    21
  - The Mode Dial
    23
  - The Viewfinder
    24
  - The Monitor
    25
  - The Information Display
    26
- Camera Menus: An Overview
  28
- First Steps
  31
“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (Auto and Auto (flash off))
39
Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)
50
- The Mode Dial
  51
  - Portrait
    51
  - Landscape
    51
  - Child
    51
  - Sports
    52
  - Close up
    52
- Other Scenes
  53
  - Night Portrait
    53
  - Night Landscape
    53
  - Party/Indoor
    54
  - Beach/Snow
    54
  - Sunset
    54
  - Dusk/Dawn
    55
  - Pet Portrait
    55
  - Candlelight
    55
  - Blossom
    56
  - Autumn Colors
    56
  - Food
    56
Special Effects
57
- Night Vision
  57
- Color Sketch
  58
- Toy Camera Effect
  58
- Miniature Effect
  58
- Selective Color
  59
- Silhouette
  59
- High Key
  59
- Low Key
  60
- HDR Painting
  60
- Options Available in Live View
  61
More on Photography
65
P, S, A, and M Modes
102
- Shutter Speed and Aperture
  102
  - Mode P (Programmed Auto)
    104
  - Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)
    105
  - Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)
    106
  - Mode M (Manual)
    107
  - Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)
    108
- Exposure
  110
  - Metering
    110
  - Autoexposure Lock
    111
  - Exposure Compensation
    112
  - Flash Compensation
    113
- Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows
  114
  - Active D-Lighting
    114
  - High Dynamic Range (HDR)
    116
- Multiple Exposure
  118
- White Balance
  121
  - Fine-Tuning White Balance
    123
  - Preset Manual
    124
- Bracketing
  128
- Picture Controls
  131
Live View
138
- Framing Photographs in the Monitor
  138
  - Focusing in Live View
    139
  - The Live View Display
    142
Recording and Viewing Movies
146
- Recording Movies
  146
  - Movie Settings
    148
- Viewing Movies
  150
- Editing Movies
  151
  - Trimming Movies
    151
  - Saving Selected Frames
    154
Playback and Deletion
155
- Full-Frame Playback
  155
  - Photo Information
    156
- Thumbnail Playback
  160
- Calendar Playback
  161
- Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
  162
- Protecting Photographs from Deletion
  163
- Rating Pictures
  164
  - Rating Individual Pictures
    164
  - Rating Multiple Pictures
    165
- Deleting Photographs
  166
  - Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback
    166
  - The Playback Menu
    167
- Slide Shows
  169
  - Slide Show Options
    170
Connections
171
- Installing ViewNX 2
  171
- Using ViewNX 2
  173
  - Copy Pictures to the Computer
    173
  - View Pictures
    174
- Printing Photographs
  176
- Viewing Pictures on TV
  184
  - Standard Definition Devices
    184
  - High-Definition Devices
    185
Wi-Fi
187
- What Wi-Fi Can Do for You
  187
- Accessing the Camera
  188
  - WPS (Android Only)
    189
  - PIN Entry (Android Only)
    190
  - SSID (Android and iOS)
    191
- Selecting Pictures for Upload
  193
  - Selecting Individual Pictures for Upload
    193
  - Selecting Multiple Pictures for Upload
    194
Camera Menus
195
- The Playback Menu: Managing Images
  195
  - Playback Folder
    195
  - Playback Display Options
    196
  - Image Review
    196
  - Rotate Tall
    196
- The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
  197
  - Reset Shooting Menu
    197
  - Storage Folder
    198
  - NEF (RAW) Recording
    198
  - Auto Distortion Control
    199
  - Color Space
    199
  - Long Exposure NR
    200
  - High ISO NR
    200
  - ISO Sensitivity Settings
    200
- Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
  202
  - Reset Custom Settings
    203
  - a: Autofocus
    204
    - a1: AF-C Priority Selection
      204
    - a2: Number of Focus Points
      204
    - a3: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator
      205
    - a4: Rangefinder
      205
  - b: Exposure
    206
    - b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl
      206
  - c: Timers/AE Lock
    206
    - c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L
      206
    - c2: Auto off Timers
      206
    - c3: Self-Timer
      207
    - c4: Remote on Duration (ML-L3)
      207
  - d: Shooting/Display
    207
    - d1: Beep
      207
    - d2: Viewfinder Grid Display
      208
    - d3: ISO Display
      208
    - d4: File Number Sequence
      208
    - d5: Exposure Delay Mode
      209
    - d6: Print Date
      210
  - e: Bracketing/Flash
    212
    - e1: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash
      212
    - e2: Auto Bracketing Set
      212
  - f: Controls
    213
    - f1: Assign Fn Button
      213
    - f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button
      214
    - f3: Reverse Dial Rotation
      214
    - f4: Slot Empty Release Lock
      214
    - f5: Reverse Indicators
      214
- The Setup Menu: Camera Setup
  215
  - Format Memory Card
    216
  - Monitor Brightness
    216
  - Info Display Format
    217
  - Auto Info Display
    219
  - Image Dust Off Ref Photo
    219
  - Flicker Reduction
    220
  - Time Zone and Date
    221
  - Language
    221
  - Auto Image Rotation
    222
  - Image Comment
    222
  - Video Mode
    222
  - Remote Control
    223
  - Eye-Fi Upload
    224
  - Conformity Marking
    224
  - Firmware Version
    224
- The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
  225
  - Creating Retouched Copies
    226
    - D-Lighting
      227
    - Red-Eye Correction
      227
    - Trim
      228
    - Monochrome
      228
    - Filter Effects
      229
    - Color Balance
      230
    - Image Overlay
      231
    - NEF (RAW) Processing
      233
    - Resize
      234
    - Quick Retouch
      235
    - Straighten
      235
    - Distortion Control
      235
    - Fisheye
      236
    - Color Outline
      236
    - Color Sketch
      236
    - Perspective Control
      237
    - Miniature Effect
      238
    - Selective Color
      239
    - Side-by-side Comparison
      241
- Recent Settings/My Menu
  242
  - Choosing a Menu
    242
  - Recent Settings
    242
  - My Menu
    243
Technical Notes
246
- Compatible Lenses
  246
  - Compatible CPU Lenses
    246
  - Compatible Non-CPU Lenses
    248
- Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)
  252
  - Flash Units Compatible with the Creative Lighting System (CLS)
    252
- Other Accessories
  256
  - Approved Memory Cards
    258
  - Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter
    259
- Caring for the Camera
  260
  - Storage
    260
  - Cleaning
    260
  - Image Sensor Cleaning
    261
- Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
  265
  - Caring for the Camera
    265
  - Caring for the Battery
    266
- Available Settings
  268
- Troubleshooting
  271
  - Battery/Display
    271
  - Shooting (All Modes)
    271
  - Shooting (P, S, A, M)
    273
  - Playback
    273
  - Location Data
    275
  - Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)
    275
  - Miscellaneous
    275
- Error Messages
  276
- Specifications
  279
  - Lenses
    286
- Memory Card Capacity
  292
- Battery Life
  293
- Index
  294

Size:

21.7 MB
Pages:

300
Language:

English

Reference Manual

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
For Your Safety
10
Notices
13
Location Data
17
Wireless
18
Introduction
21
- Getting to Know the Camera
  21
  - The Camera Body
    21
  - The Mode Dial
    23
  - The Viewfinder
    24
  - The Monitor
    25
  - The Information Display
    26
- Camera Menus: An Overview
  28
- First Steps
  31
“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (Auto and Auto (flash off))
39
Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)
50
- The Mode Dial
  51
  - Portrait
    51
  - Landscape
    51
  - Child
    51
  - Sports
    52
  - Close up
    52
- Other Scenes
  53
  - Night Portrait
    53
  - Night Landscape
    53
  - Party/Indoor
    54
  - Beach/Snow
    54
  - Sunset
    54
  - Dusk/Dawn
    55
  - Pet Portrait
    55
  - Candlelight
    55
  - Blossom
    56
  - Autumn Colors
    56
  - Food
    56
Special Effects
57
- Night Vision
  57
- Color Sketch
  58
- Toy Camera Effect
  58
- Miniature Effect
  58
- Selective Color
  59
- Silhouette
  59
- High Key
  59
- Low Key
  60
- HDR Painting
  60
- Options Available in Live View
  61
More on Photography
65
P, S, A, and M Modes
102
- Shutter Speed and Aperture
  102
  - Mode P (Programmed Auto)
    104
  - Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)
    105
  - Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)
    106
  - Mode M (Manual)
    107
  - Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)
    108
- Exposure
  110
  - Metering
    110
  - Autoexposure Lock
    111
  - Exposure Compensation
    112
  - Flash Compensation
    113
- Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows
  114
  - Active D-Lighting
    114
  - High Dynamic Range (HDR)
    116
- Multiple Exposure
  118
- White Balance
  121
  - Fine-Tuning White Balance
    123
  - Preset Manual
    124
- Bracketing
  128
- Picture Controls
  131
Live View
138
- Framing Photographs in the Monitor
  138
  - Focusing in Live View
    139
  - The Live View Display
    142
Recording and Viewing Movies
146
- Recording Movies
  146
  - Movie Settings
    148
- Viewing Movies
  150
- Editing Movies
  151
  - Trimming Movies
    151
  - Saving Selected Frames
    154
Playback and Deletion
155
- Full-Frame Playback
  155
  - Photo Information
    156
- Thumbnail Playback
  160
- Calendar Playback
  161
- Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
  162
- Protecting Photographs from Deletion
  163
- Rating Pictures
  164
  - Rating Individual Pictures
    164
  - Rating Multiple Pictures
    165
- Deleting Photographs
  166
  - Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback
    166
  - The Playback Menu
    167
- Slide Shows
  169
  - Slide Show Options
    170
Connections
171
- Installing ViewNX 2
  171
- Using ViewNX 2
  173
  - Copy Pictures to the Computer
    173
  - View Pictures
    174
- Printing Photographs
  176
- Viewing Pictures on TV
  184
  - Standard Definition Devices
    184
  - High-Definition Devices
    185
Wi-Fi
187
- What Wi-Fi Can Do for You
  187
- Accessing the Camera
  188
  - WPS (Android Only)
    189
  - PIN Entry (Android Only)
    190
  - SSID (Android and iOS)
    191
- Selecting Pictures for Upload
  193
  - Selecting Individual Pictures for Upload
    193
  - Selecting Multiple Pictures for Upload
    194
Camera Menus
195
- The Playback Menu: Managing Images
  195
  - Playback Folder
    195
  - Playback Display Options
    196
  - Image Review
    196
  - Rotate Tall
    196
- The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
  197
  - Reset Shooting Menu
    197
  - Storage Folder
    198
  - NEF (RAW) Recording
    198
  - Auto Distortion Control
    199
  - Color Space
    199
  - Long Exposure NR
    199
  - High ISO NR
    200
  - ISO Sensitivity Settings
    200
  - Optical VR
    201
- Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
  202
  - Reset Custom Settings
    203
  - a: Autofocus
    204
    - a1: AF-C Priority Selection
      204
    - a2: Number of Focus Points
      204
    - a3: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator
      205
    - a4: Rangefinder
      205
  - b: Exposure
    206
    - b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl
      206
  - c: Timers/AE Lock
    206
    - c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L
      206
    - c2: Auto off Timers
      206
    - c3: Self-Timer
      207
    - c4: Remote on Duration (ML-L3)
      207
  - d: Shooting/Display
    207
    - d1: Beep
      207
    - d2: Viewfinder Grid Display
      208
    - d3: ISO Display
      208
    - d4: File Number Sequence
      208
    - d5: Exposure Delay Mode
      209
    - d6: Print Date
      210
  - e: Bracketing/Flash
    212
    - e1: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash
      212
    - e2: Auto Bracketing Set
      212
  - f: Controls
    213
    - f1: Assign Fn Button
      213
    - f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button
      214
    - f3: Reverse Dial Rotation
      214
    - f4: Slot Empty Release Lock
      214
    - f5: Reverse Indicators
      214
- The Setup Menu: Camera Setup
  215
  - Format Memory Card
    216
  - Monitor Brightness
    216
  - Info Display Format
    217
  - Auto Info Display
    219
  - Image Dust Off Ref Photo
    219
  - Flicker Reduction
    220
  - Time Zone and Date
    221
  - Language
    221
  - Auto Image Rotation
    222
  - Image Comment
    222
  - Video Mode
    222
  - Remote Control
    223
  - Eye-Fi Upload
    224
  - Conformity Marking
    224
  - Firmware Version
    224
- The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
  225
  - Creating Retouched Copies
    226
    - D-Lighting
      227
    - Red-Eye Correction
      227
    - Trim
      228
    - Monochrome
      228
    - Filter Effects
      229
    - Color Balance
      230
    - Image Overlay
      231
    - NEF (RAW) Processing
      233
    - Resize
      234
    - Quick Retouch
      235
    - Straighten
      235
    - Distortion Control
      235
    - Fisheye
      236
    - Color Outline
      236
    - Color Sketch
      236
    - Perspective Control
      237
    - Miniature Effect
      238
    - Selective Color
      239
    - Side-by-side Comparison
      241
- Recent Settings/My Menu
  242
  - Choosing a Menu
    242
  - Recent Settings
    242
  - My Menu
    243
Technical Notes
246
- Compatible Lenses
  246
  - Compatible CPU Lenses
    246
  - Compatible Non-CPU Lenses
    248
- Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)
  252
  - Flash Units Compatible with the Creative Lighting System (CLS)
    252
- Other Accessories
  256
  - Approved Memory Cards
    258
  - Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter
    259
- Caring for the Camera
  260
  - Storage
    260
  - Cleaning
    260
  - Image Sensor Cleaning
    261
- Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
  265
  - Caring for the Camera
    265
  - Caring for the Battery
    266
- Available Settings
  268
- Troubleshooting
  271
  - Battery/Display
    271
  - Shooting (All Modes)
    271
  - Shooting (P, S, A, M)
    273
  - Playback
    273
  - Location Data
    275
  - Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)
    275
  - Miscellaneous
    275
- Error Messages
  276
- Specifications
  279
- Lens Kits
  286
- Memory Card Capacity
  301
- Battery Life
  302
- Index
  303

Reference Manual

Size:

22 MB
Pages:

308
Language:

English

User Manual

Table of Contents

Product Documentation
2
Package Contents
3
Quick Start Guide
4
Table of Contents
6
For Your Safety
8
Notices
11
Location Data
15
Wireless
16
Introduction
19
- Getting to Know the Camera
  19
First Steps
27
“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (Auto and Auto (flash off))
35
Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)
49
- The Mode Dial
  50
  - Portrait
    50
  - Landscape
    50
  - Child
    50
  - Sports
    50
  - Close up
    50
- Other Scenes
  51
  - Night Portrait
    51
  - Night Landscape
    51
  - Party/Indoor
    51
  - Beach/Snow
    51
  - Sunset
    51
  - Dusk/Dawn
    51
  - Pet Portrait
    51
  - Candlelight
    51
  - Blossom
    52
  - Autumn Colors
    52
  - Food
    52
Special Effects
53
- Night Vision
  53
- Color Sketch
  53
- Toy Camera Effect
  53
- Miniature Effect
  54
- Selective Color
  54
- Silhouette
  54
- High Key
  54
- Low Key
  54
- HDR Painting
  54
- Options Available in Live View
  55
P, S, A, and M Modes
59
Location Data
63
- Embedding Location Data in Photos and Movies
  63
Wi-Fi
66
- What Wi-Fi Can Do for You
  66
- Accessing the Camera
  67
Camera Menus
72
- Menu Options
  73
ViewNX 2
77
- Installing ViewNX 2
  77
- Using ViewNX 2
  79
  - Copy Pictures to the Computer
    79
  - View Pictures
    80
Technical Notes
81
- Compatible Lenses
  81
- Other Accessories
  82
  - Approved Memory Cards
    84
- Caring for the Camera
  85
- Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
  86
- Error Messages
  89
- Specifications
  92

Size:

6.42 MB
Pages:

104
Language:

English