Page 140 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual...
Page 141 To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions;...
Page 142: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents For Your Safety ................x Notices..................xiv Introduction Getting to Know the Camera ............. 1 The Camera Body................... 1 The Mode Dial..................4 The Viewfinder..................6 The Information Display..............7 Camera Menus: An Overview........... 10 First Steps ..................14 “Point-and-Shoot”...
Page 143 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) k Portrait................... 47 l Landscape ..................47 p Child ....................48 m Sports ..................... 48 n Close up ..................48 o Night Portrait ................49 Special Effects % Night Vision ................. 51 S Super Vivid ...................
Page 144 More on Photography Choosing a Release Mode............67 Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)........68 Quiet Shutter Release..............70 Self-Timer Mode ................. 71 Focus (Viewfinder Photography) ..........74 Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode....74 Choosing How the Focus Point Is Selected: AF-Area Mode..................
Page 145 P, S, A, and M Modes Shutter Speed and Aperture ..........100 Mode P (Programmed Auto)............102 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)............ 104 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)..........106 Mode M (Manual)................108 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) ........110 Exposure..................114 Metering ....................
Page 146 Recording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies ..............155 Movie Settings ................... 158 Viewing Movies ................ 162 Editing Movies ................164 Trimming Movies................164 Saving Selected Frames ..............168 Playback and Deletion Full-Frame Playback ..............170 Photo Information................172 Thumbnail Playback ..............180 Calendar Playback ..............
Page 147 Connections Installing ViewNX 2 ..............201 Using ViewNX 2................ 204 Copy Pictures to the Computer ..........204 View Pictures..................206 Printing Photographs ............. 208 Connecting the Printer..............208 Printing Pictures One at a Time........... 209 Printing Multiple Pictures.............. 211 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set ........213 Viewing Pictures on TV............
Page 148 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup..........231 Reset Setup Options ..............233 Format Memory Card ..............234 Monitor Brightness..............235 Info Display Format ..............236 Auto Info Display................238 Image Dust Off Ref Photo............239 Flicker Reduction................241 Time Zone and Date..............242 Language ..................
Page 149 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies...... 263 Creating Retouched Copies............264 D-Lighting ..................266 Red-Eye Correction ..............267 Trim....................268 Monochrome ................269 Filter Effects ................... 270 Color Balance ................271 Image Overlay................272 NEF (RAW) Processing..............275 Resize ....................277 Quick Retouch................
Page 150 Technical Notes Compatible Lenses..............289 Compatible CPU Lenses ..............289 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses ............292 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) ........299 Flash Units Compatible with the Creative Lighting System (CLS) ....................299 Other Accessories..............306 Approved Memory Cards............... 310 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter..... 311 Caring for the Camera .............
Page 151: For Your Safety
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
Page 152 (3 ft 4 in.) from AC adapter and then take the product the subject. Particular care should to a Nikon-authorized service center be observed when photographing for inspection. infants. Do not place the strap around the neck of...
Page 153 Observe proper precautions when • Discontinue use immediately handling batteries should you notice any changes in Batteries may leak or explode if the battery, such as discoloration or improperly handled. Observe the deformation. following precautions when handling Observe proper precautions when batteries for use in this product: handling the charger •...
Page 154 When connecting cables to the input hospital personnel and output jacks, use only the cables This camera transmits radio provided or sold by Nikon for the frequencies that could interfere with purpose to maintain compliance with medical equipment or aircraft product regulations.
Page 155: Notices
Notices • No part of the manuals included • Nikon will not be held liable for any with this product may be damages resulting from the use of reproduced, transmitted, this product. transcribed, stored in a retrieval • While every effort has been made to...
Page 156 Wash hands • Connect the equipment into an after handling. outlet on a circuit different from that Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, to which the receiver is connected. Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. • Consult the dealer or an experienced Tel.: 631-547-4200...
Page 157 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied •...
Page 158 Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
Page 159 Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. T HE USE OF NON IKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR...
Page 160: Introduction
Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body Movie-record button ..
Page 161 AF-assist illuminator ....77, 229 CPU contacts Self-timer lamp ......72 Mirror..........318 Red-eye reduction lamp ..90, 92 Lens mount......16, 84 Built-in flash........89 Body cap M/ Y button....89, 91, 120 Accessory terminal..... 309 Microphone ......... 158 Connector for external Connector cover microphone........
Page 162 O button ........ 30, 192 Rubber eyecup ......73 Viewfinder eyepiece..6, 20, 73 Memory card access lamp ..........28, 143 Diopter adjustment control ..20 Battery-chamber cover latch K button....... 29, 170 ...........15, 22 G button......10, 219 Battery-chamber cover ..15, 22 X button ........182 I/E/# button..67, 68, 70, 71, 97 W/Q button....
Page 163: The Mode Dial
The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes and g mode: P, S, A, and M Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings. • P—Programmed auto (0 102) • S —Shutter-priority auto (0 104) •...
Page 164 Special Effects Modes Use special effects during shooting. • % Night vision (0 51) • 3 Selective color (0 53, 61) • S Super vivid (0 51) • 1 Silhouette (0 54) • T Pop (0 51) • 2 High key (0 54) •...
Page 165: The Viewfinder
The Viewfinder Focus points...... 20, 27, 80 “k” (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures) Focus indicator......27, 84 ............19 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator Flash-ready indicator....31 ............116 Flexible program indicator..103 Shutter speed ......101 Exposure indicator ..... 109 Aperture (f-number)....
Page 166: The Information Display
The Information Display Viewing settings: To view the information display, press the R button. R button Shooting mode Print date indicator ....254 i auto/ Flash control indicator....229 j auto (flash off)....25 Flash compensation indicator for Scene modes......47 optional flash units ....
Page 167 Aperture (f-number)....101 Number of exposures remaining Aperture display ......101 ............19 White balance recording indicator Shutter speed ......101 ............129 Shutter-speed display ....101 “k” (appears when memory Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator remains for over 1000 exposures) ............116 ............19 Auto-area AF indicator ....78 Exposure indicator .....
Page 168 Changing settings: To change the settings at the bottom of the display, press the P button, then highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. P button White balance......124 Exposure compensation ... 118 Image size........
Page 169: Camera Menus: An Overview
Camera Menus: An Overview Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 219) • N: Retouch (0 263) •...
Page 170 ❚❚ Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to Select highlighted item or previous menu display sub-menu Move cursor down Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.
Page 171 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu. Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu.
Page 172 Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button. Note the following: •...
Page 173: First Steps
First Steps Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards. Attach the strap. Attach the strap as shown. Repeat for the second eyelet. Charge the battery. If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown below at left, making sure the plug is fully inserted.
Page 174 Insert the battery and memory card. Insert the battery in the orientation shown, using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted. Battery latch Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
Page 175: Taking Pictures
Attach a lens. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. Remove the camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap Mounting mark (camera) Align the mounting Mounting mark (lens) marks Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place.
Page 176 Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed. The Power Switch Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera off. Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons Before using the camera, unlock and extend the zoom ring.
Page 177 Choose a language and Move cursor up set the camera clock. J button: select Use the multi selector and highlighted item J button to select a Select highlighted language and set the item or display sub- camera clock. menu Move cursor down Select language Select time zone Select date format...
Page 178 Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. Press the R button and check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. In the case of exposures remaining, values over 1000 are shown in thousands, indicated by the letter “k”. R button Battery level (0 21) Number of exposures...
Page 179 Focus the viewfinder. After removing the lens cap, rotate the diopter adjustment control until the focus points are in sharp focus. When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye. Focus points Viewfinder not in focus Viewfinder in focus...
Page 180 If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Unplug when not in use.
Page 181 Removing the Battery To remove the battery, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand. Formatting Memory Cards If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if the card has been formatted in another device, select Format...
Page 182 Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off, open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in to eject it (q). The card can then be removed by hand (w). The Write Protect Switch SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to...
Page 183 Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap.
Page 184: Point-And-Shoot" Modes (I And J)
“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j) This section describes how to shoot photographs and movies in i and j modes, automatic “point-and-shoot” modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. Before proceeding, turn the Mode dial camera on and rotate the mode dial to i or j (the only...
Page 185: Framing Photos In The Viewfinder
Framing Photos in the Viewfinder Ready the camera. When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the camera as shown at right.
Page 186 Frame the photograph. Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in at least one of the 11 focus points. Focus point Press the shutter-release button halfway. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (if the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the In-focus Buffer...
Page 187 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter- release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be Memory card access lamp displayed in the monitor for a few seconds. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has...
Page 188: Viewing Photographs
Viewing Photographs Pressing K displays a picture in the monitor. K button Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)
Page 189: Deleting Unwanted Pictures
Deleting Unwanted Pictures Display the photograph you wish to delete. K button Press O; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. O button Press the O button again to delete the picture. 30 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)
Page 190 The Standby Timer The viewfinder and information display will turn off if no operations are performed for about eight seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutter- release button halfway to reactivate the display. The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using the Auto off timers option in the setup menu (0 245).
Page 191: Framing Photos In The Monitor
Framing Photos in the Monitor Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor (live view). a button Ready the camera. Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the camera as shown at right.
Page 192 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway. The focus point will flash green while the camera focuses. If the camera is able to focus, the Focus point focus point will be displayed in green; if the camera is unable to focus, the focus point will flash red. Take the picture.
Page 193 Automatic Scene Selection (Scene Auto Selector) If live view is selected in i or j mode, the camera will automatically analyze the subject and select the appropriate shooting mode when autofocus is enabled. The selected mode is shown in the monitor. c Portrait Human portrait subjects d Landscape...
Page 194: Viewing Photographs
Viewing Photographs Pressing K displays a picture in the monitor. K button Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)
Page 195: Deleting Unwanted Pictures
Deleting Unwanted Pictures Display the photograph you wish to delete. K button Press O; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. O button Press the O button again to delete the picture. 36 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)
Page 196: Recording Movies
Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view mode. Press the a button. The view through the lens is displayed in the monitor. a button Ready the camera. Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left.
Page 197 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Movie-record button Recording indicator Time remaining End recording. Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Press the a button to exit live view.
Page 198: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies Press K to start playback and then scroll through pictures until a movie (indicated by a 1 icon) is displayed. Press J to start playback and press 1 or K to end playback. For more information, see page 162. K button “Point-and-Shoot”...
Page 199: Deleting Unwanted Movies
Deleting Unwanted Movies Display the movie you wish to delete (movies are indicated by 1 icons). K button Press O; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. O button Press the O button again to delete the movie. 40 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)
Page 200: Guide Mode
Guide Mode The Guide Guide mode gives access to a variety of frequently-used and useful functions. The top level of the guide is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to g. Battery indicator (0 21) Number of exposures remaining (0 19) Shooting mode: A guide mode indicator appears on the shooting mode icon.
Page 201: Guide Mode Menus
Guide Mode Menus To access these menus, highlight Shoot, View/delete, Retouch, or Set up and press J. ❚❚ Shoot Easy operation Advanced operation 4 Auto Soften backgrounds Adjust aperture. 5 No flash Bring more into focus 9 Distant subjects Freeze motion (people) Select a shutter ! Close-ups Freeze motion (vehicles)
Page 202 “Start Shooting” Highlight an option and press J. • Use the viewfinder • Use live view • Shoot movies “More Settings” If More settings is displayed, you can highlight this option and press 2 to access the following settings (the settings available vary with the shooting option selected): •...
Page 203 ❚❚ Retouch Trim Photo illustration Filter effects (cross screen) Miniature effect Filter effects (soft) Selective color ❚❚ Set Up Image quality Playback folder Image size Playback display options Auto off timers DPOF print order Print date Clock and language Display and sound settings Time zone and date Monitor brightness Language...
Page 204: Using The Guide
Using the Guide The following operations can be performed while the guide is displayed: Description Return to top level of guide Press G to turn the monitor on or return to the top level of the guide. Turn monitor G button Highlight a Press 1, 3, 4, or 2 to highlight a menu.
Page 205 Description Press 4 to return to the previous display. To cancel and return to the previous display from displays like that shown below, Return to highlight & and press J. previous display If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the W (Q) button.
Page 206: Matching Settings To The Subject Or Situation (Scene Mode)
Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) The camera offers a choice of “scene” modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on page 25. The following scenes can be Mode dial selected with the mode dial:...
Page 207: Child
p Child Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural. m Sports Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly. Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.
Page 208: Night Portrait
o Night Portrait Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light. Preventing Blur Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds. Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)
Page 209: Special Effects
Special Effects Special effects can be used when recording images. % Night Vision 3 Selective Color S Super Vivid 1 Silhouette T Pop 2 High Key U Photo Illustration 3 Low Key g Color Sketch ) HDR Painting ' Toy Camera Effect I Easy Panorama ( Miniature Effect The following effects can be selected by rotating the mode dial...
Page 210: Night Vision
% Night Vision Use under conditions of darkness to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities. Note Pictures may be affected by noise in the form of randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines. Autofocus is available in live view only; manual focus can be used if the camera is unable to focus.
Page 211: U Photo Illustration
U Photo Illustration Sharpen outlines and simplify coloring for a poster effect that can be adjusted in live view (0 56). Note The flash turns off automatically; to use the flash, choose a flash mode (0 90) of No (auto) or Njo (auto + red-eye reduction). Movies shot in this mode play back like a slide show made up of a series of stills.
Page 212: Miniature Effect
( Miniature Effect Create photos that appear to be pictures of dioramas. Works best when shooting from a high vantage point. Miniature effect movies play back at high speed, compressing about 45 minutes of footage shot at 1920 × 1080/30p into a movie that plays back in about three minutes.
Page 213: Silhouette
1 Silhouette Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds. Note The built-in flash turns off. 2 High Key Use with bright scenes to create bright images that seem filled with light. Note The built-in flash turns off. 3 Low Key Use with dark scenes to create dark, low-key images with prominent highlights.
Page 214: Hdr Painting
) HDR Painting Each time a photo is taken, the camera shoots two frames at different exposures and combines them for a painterly effect that emphasizes detail and color. Note The effect can not be previewed in live view. Note that the desired results may not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting.
Page 215: Options Available In Live View
Options Available in Live View ❚❚ U Photo Illustration Select live view. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button Adjust outline thickness. Press J to display the options shown at right. Press 2 or 4 to make outlines thicker or thinner.
Page 216 ❚❚ g Color Sketch Select live view. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button Adjust options. Press J to display the options shown at right. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Outlines and press 4 or 2 to change.
Page 217 ❚❚ ' Toy Camera Effect Select live view. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button Adjust options. Press J to display the options shown at right. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Vignetting and press 4 or 2 to change.
Page 218 ❚❚ ( Miniature Effect Select live view. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button Position the focus point. Use the multi selector to position the focus point in the area that will be in focus and then press the shutter- release button halfway to focus.
Page 219 Adjust options. Press 4 or 2 to choose the orientation of the area that will be in focus and press 1 or 3 to adjust its width. Press J. Press J to exit when settings are complete. To exit live view, press the a button.
Page 220 ❚❚ 3 Selective Color Select live view. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button Display options. Press J to display selective color options. Select a color. Selected color Frame an object in the white square in the center of the display and press 1 to choose the color of the...
Page 221 Choose the color range. Color range Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final image. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that higher values may include hues from other colors.
Page 222: I Easy Panorama
I Easy Panorama Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas. Select live view. Press the a button. A framing grid and the view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button Focus. Frame the start of the panorama and press the shutter-release button halfway.
Page 223 Pan the camera. Progress indicator Slowly pan the camera up, down, left, or right as shown below. Shooting will start when the camera detects the pan direction and a progress indicator will appear in the display. Shooting ends automatically when the end of the panorama is reached.
Page 224 Panoramas Panorama size can be selected using the Image size item in the shooting menu; choose from Normal panorama and Wide panorama (0 88). An error message will be displayed if the camera is panned too quickly or unsteadily. Note that because panoramas are composed of multiple images, the joins between images may be visible and the desired results may not be achieved with moving subjects or with neon lights or other subjects that exhibit rapid changes in color or...
Page 225 ❚❚ Viewing Panoramas To view a panorama, display it in full-frame playback (0 170) and press . The start of the panorama will be displayed with the smallest dimension filling the display and the camera will then scroll through the picture in the original pan direction. Your current position is indicated by the navigation window.
Page 226: More On Photography
More on Photography Choosing a Release Mode To choose how the shutter is released (release mode), press the I (E/#) button, then highlight the desired option and press J. I (E/#) button Mode Description Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter- release button is pressed.
Page 227: Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)
Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) In I (Continuous) mode, the camera takes photographs continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Press the I (E/#) button. I (E/#) button Choose I (Continuous). Highlight I (Continuous) and press J. Focus.
Page 228 The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession. Depending on the battery level and the number of images in the buffer, recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes.
Page 229: Quiet Shutter Release
Quiet Shutter Release Choose this mode to keep camera noise to a minimum. A beep does not sound when the camera focuses. Press the I (E/#) button. I (E/#) button Select J (Quiet shutter release). Highlight J (Quiet shutter release) and press J. Press the shutter-release button all the way down.
Page 230: Self-Timer Mode
Self-Timer Mode The self-timer can be used for self-portraits or group shots that include the photographer. Before proceeding, mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface. Press the I (E/#) button. I (E/#) button Select E (Self-timer) mode.
Page 231 Take the photograph. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, and then press the button the rest of the way down. The self-timer lamp will start to flash and a beep will begin to sound. Two seconds before the photo is taken, the lamp will stop flashing and the beeping will become more rapid.
Page 232 Cover the Viewfinder To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from appearing in the photograph or interfering with exposure, we recommend that you cover the viewfinder with your hand or other objects such as an optional eyepiece cap (0 307) when taking pictures without your eye to the viewfinder.
Page 233: Focus (Viewfinder Photography)
Focus (Viewfinder Photography) This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be adjusted automatically or manually (see “Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode,” below). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 80) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 81).
Page 234 Display focus mode options. Press the P button, then highlight the current focus mode in the information display and press J. P button Choose a focus mode. Highlight a focus mode and press J. Predictive Focus Tracking In AF-C mode or when continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A mode, the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject moves toward the camera while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Page 235 Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus.
Page 236 The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist AF-assist illuminator illuminator will light automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway (some restrictions apply; 0 331). Note that the illuminator may become hot when used multiple times in quick succession and will turn off automatically to protect the lamp after a period of continuous use.
Page 237: Choosing How The Focus Point Is Selected: Af-Area Mode
Choosing How the Focus Point Is Selected: AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. Note that d (Dynamic-area AF) and f (3D-tracking (11 points)) AF- area modes are not available when AF-S is selected for focus mode.
Page 238 Display AF-area mode options. Press the P button, then highlight the current AF- area mode in the information display and P button press J. Choose an AF-area mode. Highlight an option and press J. AF-Area Mode AF-area mode selections made in shooting modes other than P, S, A, or M are reset when another shooting mode is selected.
Page 239: Focus Point Selection
Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AF- area modes other than e (Auto-area AF), you can choose from 11 focus points, making it possible to compose photographs with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame. Choose an AF-area mode other than e (Auto-area AF;...
Page 240: Focus Lock
Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing in AF-A, AF-S, and AF-C focus modes (0 74), making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus point in the final composition.
Page 241 AF-S focus mode: Focus will lock automatically when the in-focus indicator appears, and remain locked until you remove your finger from the shutter-release button. Focus can also be locked by pressing the A (L) button (see above). Recompose the photograph and shoot. Focus will remain locked between shots if you keep the shutter-release button...
Page 242: Manual Focus
Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when autofocus is not available or does not produce the desired results (0 76). Set the lens focus-mode switch. If the lens is equipped with an A-M, M/A-M, or A/M-M mode switch, slide the switch to M. A-M mode switch M/A-M mode switch Focus.
Page 243 ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus (the focus point can be selected from any of the 11 focus points).
Page 244: Image Quality And Size
Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card (0 362).
Page 245 Display image quality options. Press the P button, then highlight the current image quality in the information display and press J. P button Choose a file type. Highlight an option and press J. NEF (RAW) Images Note that the option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG images.
Page 246: Image Size
Image Size Choose a size for JPEG images: Image size Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) # Large 6000 × 4000 50.8 × 33.9/20 × 13.3 $ Medium 4496 × 3000 38.1 × 25.4/15.0 × 10 % Small 2992 × 2000 25.3 ×...
Page 247 Easy Panorama The following options are available in I mode (0 63). † Image size Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) Camera panned horizontally: 4800 × 1080 40.6 × 9.1/16.0 × 3.6 Normal panorama Camera panned vertically: 1632 × 4800 13.8 × 40.6/5.4 × 16.0 Camera panned horizontally: 9600 ×...
Page 248: Using The Built-In Flash
Using the Built-in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. Auto Pop-up Modes In i, k, p, n, o, S, T, U, g, and ' modes, the built-in flash automatically pops up and fires as required. Choose a flash mode.
Page 249 ❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available: • No (auto): When lighting is poor or the subject is backlit, the flash pops up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required. Not available in o mode. •...
Page 250: Manual Pop-Up Modes
Manual Pop-up Modes In P, S, A, M modes, the flash must be raised manually. The flash will not fire if it is not raised. Raise the flash. Press the M (Y) button to raise the flash. M (Y) button Choose a flash mode.
Page 251 ❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available: • N (fill flash): The flash fires with every shot. • Nj (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash fires with every shot, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce “red-eye.”...
Page 252 Lowering the Built-in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. The Built-in Flash For information on the lenses that can be used with the built-in flash, see page 295.
Page 253 Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. Aperture at ISO equivalent of Approximate range 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 12800 1.0–8.5 3 ft 3in.–27 ft 11 in. 0.7–6.0 2 ft 4in.–19 ft 8 in. 0.6–4.2 2 ft–13 ft 9 in.
Page 254: Iso Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) is however more likely at a setting of Hi 1, which is equivalent to ISO 25600).
Page 255 Choose an ISO sensitivity. Highlight an option and press J. 96 More on Photography...
Page 256: Remote Control Photography
Remote Control Photography Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control The optional ML-L3 remote control (0 308) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. Before proceeding, mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface.
Page 257 Frame the photograph. Check focus by pressing the shutter- release button halfway. Take the photograph. From a distance of 5 m (16 ft) or less, aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at either of the infrared receivers on the camera (0 1, 2) and press the ML-L3 shutter-release button.
Page 258 The Camera Shutter-Release Button/Other Remote Control Devices If an ML-L3 remote release mode is selected and the shutter is released by any means other than an ML-L3 remote control (for example, the camera shutter-release button or the shutter button on an optional remote cord or wireless remote controller), the camera will function in single-frame release mode.
Page 259: P, S, A, And M Modes
P, S, A, and M Modes Shutter Speed and Aperture P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description Recommended for snapshots and in other Programmed auto situations in which there is little time to (0 102) adjust camera settings.
Page 260 Shutter Speed and Aperture Shutter speed and aperture are shown in the viewfinder and information display. Shutter speed Aperture Fast shutter speeds ( s in this Slow shutter speeds (here 1 s) blur 1600 example) freeze motion. motion. Large apertures (such as f/5.6; Small apertures (f/22 in this case) remember, the lower the f-number, bring both background and...
Page 261: Mode P (Programmed Auto)
Mode P (Programmed Auto) This mode is recommended Mode dial for snapshots or whenever you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations.
Page 262 Flexible Program In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial (“flexible program”). Rotate the dial right for large apertures (low f-numbers) and fast shutter speeds, left for small apertures (high f-numbers) and slow shutter speeds.
Page 263: Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)
Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) This mode lets you control shutter speed: choose fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion, slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects. The camera automatically adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. Fast shutter speeds (e.g., Slow shutter speeds (e.g., 1 s) blur 1600 freeze motion.
Page 264 Choose a shutter speed. Rotate the command dial to choose the desired shutter speed: rotate right for faster speeds, left for slower speeds. Command dial P, S, A, and M Modes...
Page 265: Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)
Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In this mode, you can adjust aperture to control depth of field (the distance in front of and behind the main subject that appears to be in focus). The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f-numbers, e.g.
Page 266 Choose an aperture. Rotate the command dial left for larger apertures (lower f-numbers), right for smaller apertures (higher f- numbers). Command dial P, S, A, and M Modes...
Page 267: Mode M (Manual)
Mode M (Manual) In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speeds of “Bulb” and “Time” are available for long time- exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks (0 110). Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial 108 P, S, A, and M Modes...
Page 268 Choose aperture and shutter speed. Checking the exposure indicator (see below), adjust shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial (right for faster speeds, left for slower). To adjust aperture, keep the E (N) button pressed while rotating the command dial (left for larger apertures/lower f-numbers and right for smaller apertures/higher f-numbers).
Page 269: Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)
Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. • Bulb (A): The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is Length of exposure: 35 s pressed all the way down. To prevent Aperture: f/25 blur, use a tripod or an optional wireless remote controller (0 308) or...
Page 270 ❚❚ Bulb Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial Choose the shutter speed. Rotate the command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb (A). Command dial Take the photograph. After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera, optional wireless remote controller or remote cord all the way down.
Page 271 ❚❚ Time Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial Choose the shutter speed. Rotate the command dial left to choose a shutter speed of “Time” (&). Command dial Open the shutter. After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or optional remote control, remote cord, or wireless remote controller all the way down.
Page 272 Close the shutter. Repeat the operation performed in Step 3 (shooting ends automatically if the button is not pressed after 30 minutes). ML-L3 Remote Controls If you will be using an ML-L3 remote control, select one of the following remote control modes as described on page 97: " (Delayed remote (ML-L3)) or # (Quick-response remote (ML-L3)).
Page 273: Exposure
Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure. Method Description Produces natural results in most situations. The camera meters a wide area of the frame and sets L Matrix metering exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and distance. Classic meter for portraits. Camera meters entire Center-weighted frame but assigns greatest weight to center area.
Page 274 Display metering options. Press the P button, then highlight the current metering method in the information display and press J. P button Choose a metering method. Highlight an option and press J. Spot Metering If e (Auto-area AF) is selected for AF-area mode during viewfinder photography (0 78), the camera will meter the center focus point.
Page 275: Autoexposure Lock
Autoexposure Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using M (Center-weighted metering) and N (Spot metering) to meter exposure; note that autoexposure lock is not available in i or j mode. Meter exposure. Press the shutter-release button halfway. Lock exposure. Shutter-release button With the shutter-release button pressed halfway (q) and the subject...
Page 276 Recompose the photograph. Keeping the A (L) button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be adjusted without altering the metered value for exposure: Mode Setting Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program;...
Page 277: Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker (0 345). It is most effective when used with M (Center- weighted metering) or N (Spot metering) (0 114). –1 EV No exposure +1 EV...
Page 278 To choose a value for exposure compensation, keep the E (N) button pressed and rotate the command dial until the desired value is selected in the viewfinder or information display. Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0 (adjustments to exposure compensation in % and I modes will be reset when another mode is selected).
Page 279: Flash Compensation
Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output from the level suggested by the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections (0 347).
Page 280 Optional Flash Units Flash compensation is also available with optional flash units that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS; see page 300). The flash compensation selected with the optional flash unit is added to the flash compensation selected with the camera.
Page 281: Preserving Detail In Highlights And Shadows
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day.
Page 282 Choose an option. Highlight On or Off and press J (0 345). Active D-Lighting Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in photographs taken with Active D-Lighting. Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects. Active D-Lighting can not be used at an ISO sensitivity of Hi 1.
Page 283: White Balance
White Balance White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources; other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source: Option Description Automatic white balance adjustment.
Page 284 Display white balance options. Press the P button, then highlight the current white balance setting in the information display and P button press J. Choose a white balance option. Highlight an option and press J. P, S, A, and M Modes...
Page 285 The Shooting Menu White balance can be selected using the White balance option in the shooting menu (0 222), which also can be used to fine-tune white balance (0 127) or measure a value for preset white balance (0 129). The I Fluorescent option in the White balance menu can be used to select the light source from the bulb types shown at...
Page 286: Fine-Tuning White Balance
Fine-Tuning White Balance White balance can be “fine-tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an image. White balance is fine-tuned using the White balance option in the shooting menu. Select a white balance option.
Page 287 Fine-tune white balance. Use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance. Coordinates Increase green Increase Increase blue amber Increase magenta Adjustment White Balance Fine-Tuning The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a “warm” setting such as J (incandescent) is selected will make photographs slightly “colder”...
Page 288: Preset Manual
Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. Two methods are available for setting preset white balance: Method Description Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that Measure...
Page 289 Select Measure. Highlight Measure and press 2. Select Yes. The menu shown at right will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J. The camera will enter preset measurement mode. When the camera is ready to measure white balance, a flashing D (L) will appear in the viewfinder and information display.
Page 290 Measure white balance. Before the indicators stop flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. No photograph will be recorded; white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus. Check the results.
Page 291 Measuring Preset White Balance If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end in the time selected for the Auto off timers option in the setup menu (0 245). The default setting is eight seconds.
Page 292 ❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from a photograph on the memory card. Select Preset manual. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white balance options.
Page 293 Choose a folder. Highlight the folder containing the source image and press 2. Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold the X button. Copy white balance. Press J to set preset white balance to the white balance value for the highlighted photograph.
Page 294: Picture Controls
Picture Controls Nikon’s unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings, including sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue, among compatible devices and software. Selecting a Picture Control Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene.
Page 295 Display Picture Control options. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Set Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2. G button Select a Picture Control. Highlight a Picture Control and press J. 136 P, S, A, and M Modes...
Page 296: Modifying Picture Controls
Modifying Picture Controls Picture Controls can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. Select a Picture Control. Press G to display the menus, then highlight Set Picture Control in the shooting menu and press...
Page 297 Save changes and exit. Press J. Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings are indicated by an asterisk (“*”). 138 P, S, A, and M Modes...
Page 298 ❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option Description Mute or heighten the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). Quick adjust Not available with Neutral or Monochrome Picture Controls. Control the sharpness of outlines. Select A to adjust Sharpening sharpening automatically according to the type of scene.
Page 299 “A” (Auto) Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. The Picture Control Grid To display a grid showing saturation (non- monochrome controls only) and contrast for the Picture Control selected in Step 2, press and hold the X button.
Page 300 Filter Effects (Monochrome Only) The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. The following filter effects are available: Option Description Yellow Enhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in landscape photographs. Orange Orange produces more contrast than yellow, red more contrast than orange.
Page 301: Live View
Live View Framing Photographs in the Monitor Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button Position the focus point. Position the focus point over your subject as described on page 147.
Page 302 Take the picture. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The monitor turns off and the memory card access lamp lights during Memory card access lamp recording. Do not remove the battery or memory card until recording is complete. When shooting is complete, the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds before the camera returns to live view mode.
Page 303: Focusing In Live View
Focusing in Live View Follow the steps below to choose focus and AF-area modes and position the focus point. ❚❚ Choosing How the Camera Focuses (Focus Mode) The following focus modes are available in live view (note that full-time–servo AF is not available in U, g, ', and ( modes): Option Description Single-servo...
Page 304 Choose a focus option. Highlight an option and press J. ❚❚ Choosing How the Camera Picks the Area (AF-Area Mode) In modes other than i, j, and (, the following AF-area modes can be selected in live view (note that subject-tracking AF is not available in %, U, g, ', and 3 modes): Option Description...
Page 305 Display AF-area modes. Press the P button, then highlight the current AF- area mode in the information display and press J. P button Choose an AF-area mode. Highlight an option and press J. 146 Live View...
Page 306 Choose the focus point. 6 (face-priority AF): A double yellow border will be displayed when the camera detects a portrait subject (if multiple faces, up to a maximum of 35, are detected, the camera will focus on the closest subject; to choose a Focus point different subject, use the multi selector).
Page 307: The Live View Display
The Live View Display Item Description The mode currently selected with the 25, 47, q Shooting mode mode dial. 50, 100 w “No movie” icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded. — The amount of time remaining before live e Time remaining view ends automatically.
Page 308 Item Description Displayed when On is selected for Manual Manual movie settings indicator movie settings in mode M. i Focus mode The current focus mode. o AF-area mode The current AF-area mode. The frame size of movies recorded in movie !0 Movie frame size mode.
Page 309 Live View/Movie Recording Display Options Press the R button to cycle through display options as shown below (note that display options are not available in mode I). Circled areas indicate edges of movie frame crop. R button Show photo indicators Show movie indicators (0 155) Framing grid...
Page 310 Camera Settings Except when movie indicators are displayed, you can access the following live view photography settings by pressing the P button: image quality (0 85), image size (0 87), white balance (0 124), flash mode (0 90, 92), ISO sensitivity (0 95), focus mode (0 144), AF-area mode (0 145), metering (0 114), flash compensation (0 120), and exposure compensation (0 118).
Page 311 Shooting in Live View Mode Although it will not appear in the final picture, distortion may be visible in the monitor if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame. Bright light sources may leave after-images in the monitor when the camera is panned.
Page 312 Using Autofocus in Live View Autofocus is slower in live view and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses. The camera may be unable to focus in the situations listed below (note that the focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus): •...
Page 313 Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 83), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus. To magnify the view in the monitor up to about 8.3 × for precise focus, press the X button. While the view through the lens is zoomed in, a navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display.
Page 314: Recording And Viewing Movies
Recording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view mode. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 148) indicates that movies can not be recorded.
Page 315 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Except in i and j modes, exposure can be locked by pressing the A (L) button (0 116) or (in Movie-record button modes P, S, A, and %) altered by up to Recording indicator...
Page 316 Recording Movies Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame (flicker and banding can be reduced using Flicker reduction;...
Page 317: Movie Settings
Movie Settings The camera offers the following movie settings. • Frame size/frame rate, Movie quality: Choose from the following options. The frame rate depends on the option currently selected for Video mode in the setup menu (0 260): Frame size/frame rate Maximum length (high movie quality ★/ Frame size...
Page 318 • Wind noise reduction: Select On to enable the low-cut filter for the built-in microphone (optional stereo microphones are unaffected; 0 161, 309), reducing noise produced by wind blowing over the microphone (note that other sounds may also be affected). Wind-noise reduction for optional stereo microphones can be enabled or disabled using microphone controls.
Page 319 Select Movie settings. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Movie settings in the shooting menu and press 2. G button Choose movie options. Highlight the desired item and press 2, then highlight an option and press J. HDMI and Other Video Devices When the camera is attached to an HDMI video device, the camera monitor will remain on and the video device will display the view...
Page 320 The Live View Display The movie crop can be viewed during live view by pressing the R button to select the “show movie indicators”, “hide indicators”, or “framing grid” display (0 150). When movie indicators are displayed, you can access the following movie settings by pressing the P button: movie frame size/quality, microphone sensitivity, focus mode (0 144), AF-area mode (0 145), white balance (0 124), and exposure compensation (0 118).
Page 321: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 170). Press J to start playback; your current position is indicated by the movie progress bar. 1 icon Length Current position/total length Movie progress bar Guide Volume 162 Recording and Viewing Movies...
Page 322 The following operations can be performed: Description Pause Pause playback. Resume playback when movie is paused or Play during rewind/advance. Speed increases with each press, from 2× to 4× to 8× to 16×; keep pressed to skip to beginning or end of movie (first frame is indicated by h in top right corner of Advance/rewind monitor, last frame by i).
Page 323: Editing Movies
Editing Movies Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option Description Choose start/end Create a copy from which the opening or point closing footage has been removed. g Save selected frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. Trimming Movies To create trimmed copies of movies: Display a movie full frame.
Page 324 Select Choose start/end point. Press the P button, then highlight Choose start/end point and press 2. P button Choose the current frame as the new start or end point. To create a copy that begins from the current frame, highlight Start point and press J.
Page 325 Confirm the new start or end point. If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or rewind (to skip to 10 s ahead or back, rotate the command dial). Create the copy. Once the desired frame is displayed, press 1.
Page 326 Trimming Movies Movies must be at least two seconds long. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card. Copies have the same time and date of creation as the original. Choosing the Role of the Current Frame To make the frame displayed in Step 5 the new end point (x) instead of the new start point (w) or vice versa, press the A (L) button.
Page 327: Saving Selected Frames
Saving Selected Frames To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still: Pause the movie on the desired frame. Play the movie back as described on page 162, pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause.
Page 328 Create a still copy. Press 1 to create a still copy of the current frame. Save the copy. Highlight Yes and press J to create a fine-quality (0 85) JPEG copy of the selected frame. Save Selected Frame JPEG movie stills created with the Save selected frame option can not be retouched.
Page 329: Playback And Deletion
Playback and Deletion Full-Frame Playback To play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. K button Description Press 2 to view photographs in order View additional recorded, 4 to view photographs in reverse photographs order.
Page 330 Description To protect image, or to remove protection Change protect A (L) from protected image, press A (L) button status (0 184). If current picture is marked with 1 icon to show that it is a movie, pressing J starts View movie or movie playback (0 162).
Page 331: Photo Information
Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full- frame playback. Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as shown below. Note that “image only”, shooting data, RGB histograms, highlights, and overview data are only displayed if corresponding option is selected for Playback display options (0 220).
Page 332 ❚❚ File Information Protect status....... 184 Image quality .........85 Retouch indicator ....... 265 Image size ........87 Upload marking......189 Time of recording....18, 242 Frame number/total number of Date of recording ....18, 242 images Folder name......... 257 File name ........250 Rating..........
Page 333 ❚❚ RGB Histogram Frame number/total number of Histogram (blue channel) images Upload marking......189 Histogram (RGB channel). In all Retouch indicator ....... 265 histograms, horizontal axis gives White balance......124 pixel brightness, vertical axis White balance fine-tuning ..127 number of pixels. Preset manual......
Page 334 Histograms Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications. Some sample histograms are shown below: If the image contains objects with a wide range of brightnesses, the distribution of tones will be relatively even. If the image is dark, tone distribution will be shifted to the left.
Page 335 ❚❚ Shooting Data Protect status.......184 Flash type ......229, 299 Commander mode Retouch indicator .......265 Flash mode.......90, 92 Upload marking ......189 Flash control ........ 229 Frame number/total number of Flash compensation....120 images Camera name Metering ........114 Shutter speed ......101 Rating ..........
Page 336 White balance ......124 Sharpening ........139 White balance fine-tuning ..127 Contrast ........139 Preset manual......129 Brightness ........139 Color space........225 Saturation ........139 Picture Control ......135 Filter effects ....... 139 Quick adjust ....... 139 ..........139 Original Picture Control ..
Page 337 ❚❚ Overview Data Shooting mode ..25, 47, 50, 100 Frame number/total number of images Shutter speed ......101 Protect status.......184 Aperture........101 Retouch indicator .......265 ISO sensitivity ......95 Camera name Image comment indicator..244 Upload marking ......189 Focal length ......... 298 Histogram showing the Location data indicator .....
Page 338 ❚❚ Location Data Location data are displayed only if a GP-1 or GP-1A GPS unit (0 309) was used when the photo was taken (0 259). In the case of movies, the data give the location at the start of recording.
Page 339: Thumbnail Playback
Thumbnail Playback To display images in “contact sheets” of 4, 9, or 72 images, press the W (Q) button. W (Q) W (Q) Thumbnail playback Full-frame Calendar playback playback Description Press W (Q) button to increase the W (Q) Display more images number of images displayed.
Page 340: Calendar Playback
Calendar Playback To view images taken on a selected date, press the W (Q) button when 72 images are displayed. W (Q) Date list W (Q) Thumbnail list Thumbnail playback Full-frame Calendar playback playback The operations that can be performed depend on whether the cursor is in the date list or the thumbnail list: Description W (Q) Press W (Q) or J button in date list to...
Page 341: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in full- frame playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail or calendar playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: Description Press X to zoom in to maximum of approximately 38×...
Page 342 Description Faces (up to 35) detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in navigation window. Press P and 1 or 3 to zoom in or out; press P and 4 or 2 to view other faces. Select/zoom in on or out from faces Rotate command dial to view same location in other images at current zoom...
Page 343: Protecting Photographs From Deletion
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar playback, the A (L) button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the O button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (0 234).
Page 344 Removing Protection To remove protection from individual pictures so that they can be deleted, display pictures full-frame or highlight them in the thumbnail list and then press the A (L) button. To remove protection from all images in the folder or folders currently selected in the Playback folder menu (0 220), press the A (L) and O buttons together for about two seconds during playback.
Page 345: Rating Pictures
Rating Pictures Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Rating is not available with protected images. Rating Individual Pictures Select an image. Display the image in full-frame playback or playback zoom or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar playback.
Page 346: Rating Multiple Pictures
Choose a rating. Press 4 or 2 to choose a rating of from zero to five stars, or select ) to mark the picture as a candidate for later deletion. Press J. Press J to complete the operation. Rating Multiple Pictures Use the Rating option in the playback menu to rate multiple pictures.
Page 347 Rate pictures. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures (to view the currently highlighted picture full frame, press and hold the X button) and keeping the W (Q) button pressed, W (Q) button press 1 or 3 to choose a rating of from zero to five stars, or select ) to mark the picture as a candidate for later deletion.
Page 348: Selecting Pictures For Upload
Selecting Pictures for Upload Follow the steps below to select up to 100 photos for upload to a smart device when an optional wireless mobile adapter is connected (0 309). Connect a wireless mobile adapter before proceeding. Movies can not be selected for upload. Selecting Individual Pictures for Upload Select an image.
Page 349: Selecting Multiple Pictures For Upload
Selecting Multiple Pictures for Upload To change the upload status of multiple pictures, use the Select to send to smart device option in the playback menu when an optional wireless mobile adapter is connected. Choose Select to send to smart device.
Page 350 Select pictures. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures and press W (Q) to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button). Selected pictures are W (Q) button marked by a & icon. Press J.
Page 351: Deleting Photographs
Deleting Photographs Unprotected photographs can be deleted as described below. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback Select an image. Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar playback. Press the O button.
Page 352: The Playback Menu
The Playback Menu The Delete option in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Description Q Selected Delete selected pictures. n Select date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date. Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected R All for playback (0 220).
Page 353 Choose Selected. Highlight Selected and press 2. Highlight a picture. Use the multi selector to highlight a picture (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button). Select the highlighted picture. Press the W (Q) button to select the highlighted picture.
Page 354 Press J to complete the operation. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J. Playback and Deletion...
Page 355 ❚❚ Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date Choose Select Date. In the delete menu, highlight Select date and press 2. Highlight a date. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a date. To view the pictures taken on the highlighted date, press W (Q).
Page 356 Select the highlighted date. Press 2 to select all pictures taken on the highlighted date. Selected dates are indicated by check marks. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select additional dates; to deselect a date, highlight it and press 2. Press J to complete the operation.
Page 357: Slide Shows
Slide Shows The Slide show option in the playback menu is used to display a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 220). Select Slide show. To display the slide show menu, press the G button and select Slide show in the playback menu.
Page 358 Start the slide show. Highlight Start in the slide show menu and press J. The following operations can be performed while the slide show is in progress: Description Press 4 to return to previous frame, 2 Skip back/skip ahead to skip to next frame. View additional Change photo info displayed (0 172).
Page 359: Slide Show Options
Slide Show Options Before starting a slide show, you can use the options in the slide show menu to select the images displayed by type or rating and choose how long each image is displayed. • Image type: Choose from Still images and movies, Still images only, Movies only, and By rating.
Page 360: Connections
203. Be sure to use the latest version of ViewNX 2, which is available for download from the websites listed on page xviii, as earlier versions that do not support the D3300 may fail to transfer NEF (RAW) images correctly. Launch the installer.
Page 361 Start the installer. Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions. Click Install Exit the installer. Windows Click Yes Click OK Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. 202 Connections...
Page 362: Supported Operating Systems
System Requirements Windows • Photos: Intel Celeron, • Photos: Intel Core or Xeon Pentium 4, Core Series; series 1.6 GHz or better • Movies (playback): Core Duo • Movies (playback): Pentium D 2 GHz or better; Intel Core i5 3.0 GHz or better; Intel Core i5 or better recommended or better recommended when viewing movies with a...
Page 363: Using Viewnx 2
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. Windows 7 If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed;...
Page 364 Click Start Transfer. At default settings, pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Start Transfer During Transfer Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress. Terminate the connection. When transfer is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
Page 365: View Pictures
View Pictures Pictures are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. Starting ViewNX 2 Manually • Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop. • Mac: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock. ❚❚ Retouching Photographs To crop pictures and perform such tasks as adjusting sharpness and tone levels, click the Edit button in the ViewNX 2 toolbar.
Page 366 For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2. Viewing the Nikon Website To visit the Nikon website after installing ViewNX 2, select All Programs > Link to Nikon from the Windows start menu (Internet connection required).
Page 367: Printing Photographs
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer (0 360) connected directly to the camera. Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. Turn the camera off. Connect the USB cable. Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle.
Page 368: Printing Pictures One At A Time
Printing Pictures One at a Time Display the desired picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press the X button to zoom in on the current frame (0 182; press K to exit zoom). To view six pictures at a time, press the W (Q) button. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press X to display the highlighted picture full frame.
Page 369 Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J. 210 Connections...
Page 370: Printing Multiple Pictures
Printing Multiple Pictures Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display. Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Print select: Select pictures for printing. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button) and keeping the W (Q) button pressed, press 1 or 3 to choose the number of prints.
Page 371 Adjust printer settings. Adjust printer settings as described in Step 2 on page 209. Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J. 212 Connections...
Page 372: Creating A Dpof Print Order: Print Set
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The DPOF print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF. Choose DPOF print order > Select/ set. Press the G button and select DPOF print order in the playback menu.
Page 373 Select imprint options. Highlight the following options and press 2 to toggle the highlighted option on or off. • Print shooting data: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order. • Print date: Print date of recording on all pictures in print order.
Page 374: Viewing Pictures On Tv
Viewing Pictures on TV The supplied audio video (A/V) cable can be used to connect the camera to a television or video recorder for playback or recording. A High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from third-party suppliers) with a mini HDMI connector (Type C) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices.
Page 375 Tune the television to the video channel. Turn the camera on and press the K button. During playback, images will be displayed on the television screen. Note that the edges of images may not be displayed. Video Mode If no image is displayed, check that camera is correctly connected and that the option selected for Video mode (0 260) matches the video standard used in the TV.
Page 376: High-Definition Devices
High-Definition Devices The camera can be connected to HDMI devices using a third- party HDMI cable with a mini HDMI connector (Type C). Turn the camera off. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. Connect the HDMI cable as shown. Connect to camera Connect to high-definition device (choose cable with connector for HDMI...
Page 377 ❚❚ Choosing an Output Resolution To choose the format for images output to the HDMI device, select HDMI > Output resolution in the camera setup menu (0 231). If Auto is selected, the camera will automatically select the appropriate format. ❚❚...
Page 378: Camera Menus
Camera Menus D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, press G and select the D (playback menu) tab. G button The playback menu contains the following options: Option Default Delete — Playback folder Current Playback display options Additional photo info —...
Page 379: Playback Folder
Playback Folder G button ➜ D playback menu Choose a folder for playback: Option Description Only photos in the folder currently selected for Storage folder in the setup menu (0 257) are displayed during Current playback. This option is selected automatically when a photo is taken;...
Page 380: Image Review
Image Review G button ➜ D playback menu Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting. Rotate Tall G button ➜ D playback menu If On is selected, “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures will be automatically rotated for display in the monitor (pictures taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation will still be displayed in landscape orientation;...
Page 381: C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab. G button The shooting menu contains the following options: Option Default Reset shooting menu — Image quality JPEG normal Image size Normal panorama Other modes Large...
Page 382 Option Default AF-area mode n, 1, 2, 3 Single-point AF Viewfinder Dynamic-area AF Other modes Auto-area AF k, l, p, o Face-priority AF Live view/movie Normal-area AF Other modes Wide-area AF Built-in AF-assist illuminator Metering Matrix metering Flash cntrl for built-in flash Movie settings Frame size/frame rate —...
Page 383: Reset Shooting Menu
Reset Shooting Menu G button ➜ C shooting menu Select Yes to reset shooting menu settings. Reset Shooting Options Selecting Yes for Reset shooting menu also restores Picture Control settings to their default values (0 137) and resets the following: Option Default Release mode...
Page 384: Auto Distortion Control
Auto Distortion Control G button ➜ C shooting menu Select On to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken with wide-angle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion in photos taken with long lenses (note that the edges of the area visible in the viewfinder may be cropped out of the final photograph, and that the time needed to process photographs before recording begins may...
Page 385: Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction G button ➜ C shooting menu Select On to reduce noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, lines, or fog). Noise reduction takes effect at all ISO sensitivities, but is most noticeable at higher values. The time required for processing at shutter speeds slower than about 1 s roughly doubles;...
Page 386 ❚❚ Auto ISO Sensitivity control If Off is chosen for Auto ISO sensitivity control in P, S, A, and M modes, ISO sensitivity will remain fixed at the value selected by the user (0 95). When On is chosen, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the value selected by the user.
Page 387 Maximum Sensitivity/Minimum Shutter Speed When auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled, Maximum sensitivity the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed graphics in the information display show the maximum sensitivity and minimum shutter speed. Minimum shutter speed Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) is more likely at higher sensitivities.
Page 388: Built-In Af-Assist Illuminator
Built-in AF-assist Illuminator G button ➜ C shooting menu Choose whether the built-in AF-assist AF-assist illuminator illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when lighting is poor. Option Description The AF-assist illuminator lights when lighting is poor (for more information, see page 331). The AF-assist illuminator does not light to assist the focus operation.
Page 389 Manual A Y icon flashes in the viewfinder and 0 flashes in the information display when Manual is selected and the flash is raised. The SB-400 and SB-300 When an optional SB-400 or SB-300 flash unit is attached and turned on, Flash cntrl for built-in flash changes to Optional flash, allowing the flash control mode for the optional flash unit to be selected from TTL and Manual.
Page 390: B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab. G button The setup menu contains the following options: Option Default Reset setup options — Format memory card — Monitor brightness Info display format AUTO/SCENE/EFFECTS Graphic...
Page 391 Option Default Image comment — Auto off timers Normal Self-timer Self-timer delay 10 s Number of shots Remote on duration (ML-L3) 1 min Beep Rangefinder File number sequence Buttons Assign Fn button ISO sensitivity Assign AE-L/AF-L button AE/AF lock Shutter-release button AE-L Slot empty release lock Release locked Print date...
Page 392: Reset Setup Options
Option Default Video mode — HDMI Output resolution Auto Device control Wireless mobile adapter Enable Eye-Fi upload Enable Firmware version — 1 Not available when battery is low. 2 Default varies with country of purchase. 3 Only available when compatible Eye-Fi memory card is inserted (0 261).
Page 393: Format Memory Card
Format Memory Card G button ➜ B setup menu Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being formatted in other devices. Format the card as described below. Formatting Memory Cards Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain.
Page 394: Monitor Brightness
Monitor Brightness G button ➜ B setup menu Press 1 or 3 to choose monitor brightness. Choose higher values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced brightness. B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup...
Page 395: Info Display Format
Info Display Format G button ➜ B setup menu Choose an information display format (0 7). Formats can be chosen separately for auto, scene, and special effects modes and for P, S, A, and M modes. Classic (0 237) Graphic (0 7) Select a shooting mode option.
Page 396 The “Classic” display is shown below. Eye-Fi connection Help icon ........11, 336 indicator ........261 Image quality .........85 Satellite signal indicator ... 260 Image size ........87 Print date indicator ....254 White balance ......124 Flash control indicator....229 Flash mode ......90, 92 Flash compensation indicator for ISO sensitivity........
Page 397: Auto Info Display
Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator “k” (appears when memory ............116 remains for over 1000 exposures) ............19 Shooting mode i auto/ Number of exposures remaining j auto (flash off)....25 ............19 Scene modes......47 White balance recording Special effects mode....50 indicator ........
Page 398: Image Dust Off Ref Photo
Image Dust Off Ref Photo G button ➜ B setup menu Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 (available separately; for more information, see the Capture NX 2 manual). Image Dust Off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera.
Page 399 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder. With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a well- lit, featureless white object, frame the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter-release button halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; in manual focus mode, set focus to infinity manually.
Page 400: Flicker Reduction
Flicker Reduction G button ➜ B setup menu Reduce flicker and banding when shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting during live view (0 142) or movie recording (0 155). Choose Auto to allow the camera to automatically choose the correct frequency, or manually match the frequency to that of the local AC power supply.
Page 401: Time Zone And Date
Time Zone and Date G button ➜ B setup menu Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off. Option Description Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically set to the time Time zone in the new time zone.
Page 402: Language
Language G button ➜ B setup menu Choose a language for camera menus and messages. Auto Image Rotation G button ➜ B setup menu Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback or when viewed in ViewNX 2 or Capture NX 2 (available separately).
Page 403: Image Comment
Image Comment G button ➜ B setup menu Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 307). The comment is also visible on the shooting data page in the photo information display (0 177).
Page 404: Auto Off Timers
Auto off Timers G button ➜ B setup menu This option determines how long the monitor remains on if no operations are performed during menu display and playback (Playback/menus), while photographs are displayed in the monitor after shooting (Image review), and during live view (Live view), and how long the standby timer, viewfinder, and information display remain on when no operations are performed (Standby timer).
Page 405: Self-Timer
Self-Timer G button ➜ B setup menu Choose the length of the shutter release delay and the number of shots taken. • Self-timer delay: Choose the length of the shutter-release delay. • Number of shots: Press 1 and 3 to choose the number of shots taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed (from 1 to 9;...
Page 406: Remote On Duration (Ml-L3)
Remote on Duration (ML-L3) G button ➜ B setup menu Choose how long the camera will wait for a signal from the optional ML-L3 remote control before cancelling remote release mode. Choose shorter times for longer battery life. This setting applies only during viewfinder photography.
Page 407: Rangefinder
Rangefinder G button ➜ B setup menu Choose On to use the exposure indicator to determine whether the camera is correctly focused in manual focus mode (0 83; note that this function is not available in shooting mode M, when the exposure indicator instead shows whether the subject is correctly exposed).
Page 408: File Number Sequence
File Number Sequence G button ➜ B setup menu When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding 1 to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera.
Page 409 File Names Photographs are stored as image files with names of the form “DSC_nnnn.xxx, ” where nnnn is a four-digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by the camera, and xxx is one of the following three-letter extensions: “NEF” for NEF (RAW) images, “JPG”...
Page 410: Buttons
Buttons G button ➜ B setup menu ❚❚ Assign Fn Button Choose the role played by the Fn button. Fn button Option Description Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the Image quality/ command dial to select image quality and size size (0 85).
Page 411 ❚❚ Assign AE-L/AF-L Button Choose the role played by the A (L) button. A (L) button Option Description Focus and exposure lock while the A (L) button AE/AF lock is pressed. Exposure locks while the A (L) button is AE lock only pressed.
Page 412: Slot Empty Release Lock
Slot Empty Release Lock G button ➜ B setup menu If Release locked is selected, the shutter-release button is only enabled when a memory card is inserted in the camera. Selecting Enable release allows the shutter to be released when no memory card is inserted, although no pictures will be recorded (they will however be displayed in the monitor in demo mode).
Page 413: Print Date
Print Date G button ➜ B setup menu Choose the date information imprinted on photographs as they are taken. Date imprints can not be added to or removed from existing photos. Option Description The time and date do not appear on photographs. The date or date and a Date 10 .
Page 414 ❚❚ Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until a future date or the number of days elapsed since a past date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding.
Page 415 Choose a date. Highlight a slot in the date list and press J. Choose a date counter format. Highlight Display options and press 2, then highlight a date format and press J. Exit the date counter menu. Press J to exit the date counter menu. 256 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup...
Page 416: Storage Folder
1 to the current folder number (e.g., 101D3300). The camera treats folders with the same name but different folder numbers as the same folder. For example, if the folder NIKON is selected for Storage folder, photographs in all folders named NIKON (100NIKON, 101NIKON, 102NIKON, etc.) will be visible when Current is selected for...
Page 417: Accessory Terminal
Accessory Terminal G button ➜ B setup menu Choose the role of the optional accessory connected to the accessory terminal. ❚❚ Remote Control Choose the functions performed using a remote cord or wireless remote controller (0 308, 309). Remote Shutter Release Choose whether the shutter-release button on the optional accessory is used for photography or movie recording.
Page 418 ❚❚ Location Data This item is used to adjust settings for optional GP-1 or GP-1A GPS units (0 309). The unit can be connected to the camera’s accessory terminal (0 309) using the cable supplied with the device, allowing information on the camera’s current position to be recorded when photographs are taken (turn the camera off before connecting the unit;...
Page 419: Video Mode
The Satellite Signal Indicator Connection status is shown as follows: • % (static): The camera has established communication with the GPS unit. • % (flashing): The unit is searching for a signal. Pictures taken while the icon is flashing do not include location data. •...
Page 420: Eye-Fi Upload
Eye-Fi Upload G button ➜ B setup menu This option is displayed only when an Eye-Fi memory card (available separately from third-party suppliers) is inserted in the camera. Choose Enable to upload photographs to a preselected destination. Note that pictures will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient.
Page 421: Firmware Version
Using Eye-Fi Cards in Ad Hoc Mode Additional time may be required when connecting using Eye-Fi cards that support ad hoc mode. Select longer values for Auto off timers > Standby timer in the setup menu (0 245). Firmware Version G button ➜...
Page 422: N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab. G button The retouch menu is used to create trimmed or retouched copies of the photographs on the memory card, and is only available when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera.
Page 423: Creating Retouched Copies
Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy: Display retouch options. Highlight the desired item in the retouch menu and press 2. Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button).
Page 424 Create a retouched copy. Press J to create a retouched copy. Except in the photo information “image only” page (0 172), retouched copies are indicated by a N icon. Creating Retouched Copies During Playback To create a retouched copy of the picture currently displayed in full- frame playback (0 170), press P, then highlight Retouch and press J and select a retouch option (Image overlay excluded).
Page 425: D-Lighting
D-Lighting G button ➜ N retouch menu D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before D-Lighting D-Lighting (portrait subject) Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of correction performed; the effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph.
Page 426: Red-Eye Correction
Red-Eye Correction G button ➜ N retouch menu This option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash. The photograph selected for red-eye correction can be previewed in the edit display. Confirm the effects of red-eye correction and press J to create a copy.
Page 427: Trim
Trim G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following table. Description Press the X button to increase the size of Increase size of crop the crop.
Page 428: Monochrome
Monochrome G button ➜ N retouch menu Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome). Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview of the selected image; press 1 to increase color saturation, 3 to decrease. Press J to create a monochrome copy.
Page 429: Filter Effects
Filter Effects G button ➜ N retouch menu After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph. Option Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the picture Skylight less blue. Creates a copy with warm tone filter effects, giving the Warm filter copy a “warm”...
Page 430: Color Balance
Color Balance G button ➜ N retouch menu Use the multi selector to create a copy with modified color balance as shown below. Red, green, and blue histograms (0 174) show the distribution of tones in the copy. Increase amount of green Create retouched copy Increase amount of blue Increase amount of amber...
Page 431: Image Overlay
Image Overlay G button ➜ N retouch menu Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than overlays created in an imaging application.
Page 432 Select the first image. Use the multi selector to highlight the first photograph in the overlay. To view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button. Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display. Select the second image.
Page 433 Preview the overlay. Press 4 or 2 to place the cursor in the Preview column and press 1 or 3 to highlight Overlay. Press J to preview the overlay as shown at right (to save the overlay without displaying a preview, select Save). To return to Step 4 and select new photos or adjust gain, press W (Q).
Page 434: Nef (Raw) Processing
NEF (RAW) Processing G button ➜ N retouch menu Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera.
Page 435 Adjust NEF (RAW) processing settings. Adjust the settings listed below. Note that white balance is not available with pictures created with image overlay, and that the effects of exposure compensation may differ from those that might have been expected when the photograph was taken.
Page 436: Resize
Resize G button ➜ N retouch menu Create small copies of one or more selected photographs. Select Resize. Highlight Resize in the retouch menu and press 2. Choose a size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. Highlight an option and press J.
Page 437 Choose pictures. Highlight Select image and press 2. Highlight pictures using the multi selector and press the W (Q) button to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button). Selected pictures are marked by a 1 W (Q) button icon.
Page 438: Quick Retouch
Quick Retouch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit subjects. Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of enhancement. Press J to copy the photograph.
Page 439: Distortion Control
Distortion Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion. Select Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector, or select Manual to reduce distortion manually (note that Auto is not available with photos taken using auto distortion control;...
Page 440: Color Outline
Color Outline G button ➜ N retouch menu Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for painting. Press J to save the retouched copy. Before After Photo Illustration G button ➜ N retouch menu Sharpen outlines and simplify coloring for a poster effect.
Page 441: Color Sketch
Color Sketch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy of a photograph that resembles a sketch made with colored pencils. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Outlines and press 4 or 2 to change. Vividness can be increased to make colors more saturated, or decreased for a washed-out, monochromatic effect, while outlines can be made thicker or...
Page 442: Miniature Effect
Miniature Effect G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point. The area that will be in focus in the copy is indicated by a yellow frame. Press Description Press W (Q) to choose orientation of area that is...
Page 443: Selective Color
Selective Color G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color. Select Selective color. Highlight Selective color in the retouch menu and press Select a photograph. Highlight a photograph and press J (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button).
Page 444 Highlight the color range. Color range Rotate the command dial to highlight the color range for the selected color. Choose the color range. Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final photograph.
Page 445: Side-By-Side Comparison
Save the edited copy. Press J to copy the photograph. Side-by-side Comparison G button ➜ N retouch menu Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if the retouch menu is displayed by pressing the P button and selecting Retouch when a copy or original is played back full frame.
Page 446 Select Side-by-side comparison. Highlight Side-by-side comparison in the retouch menu and press J. Compare the copy with the Options used to create original. copy The source image is displayed on the left, the retouched copy on the right, with the options used to create the copy listed at the top of the display.
Page 447: Recent Settings
m Recent Settings To display the recent settings menu, press G and select the m (recent settings) tab. G button The recent settings menu lists the 20 most recently used settings. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select.
Page 448: Technical Notes
Technical Notes Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera. Compatible Lenses Compatible CPU Lenses This camera supports autofocus with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only.
Page 449 4 Can not be used with shifting or tilting. 5 Optimal exposure will only be achieved if the lens is at maximum aperture and the lens is not shifted or tilted. 6 AF-S or AF-I lens required. 7 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 8 When 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 lenses are zoomed all the way in at the minimum focus distance, the in-focus indicator may be displayed when the image on the matte screen in the viewfinder is...
Page 450 Identifying CPU and Type G, E, and D Lenses CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G, E, and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Type G and E lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens...
Page 451: Compatible Non-Cpu Lenses
“Incompatible Accessories and Non- CPU Lenses, ” below. Camera setting Focus Mode MF (with electronic Other Lens/accessory rangefinder) modes AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon — — Series E lenses 2, 3 Medical NIKKOR 120mm f/4 — — Reflex NIKKOR —...
Page 452 Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can be used with the D3300: • TC-16A AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, 1200mm f/11) •...
Page 453 AF-Assist Illumination The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 0.5–3.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.); when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of 18– 200 mm and remove the lens hood. AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses: •...
Page 454 The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used with lens focal lengths of 18–300 mm, although in some cases the flash may be unable to entirely light the subject at some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens (see the illustration below), while lenses that block the subject’s view of the red-eye reduction lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction.
Page 455 Minimum distance Lens Zoom position without vignetting 28 mm 1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in. AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17–55mm 35 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in. f/2.8G IF-ED 45–55 mm No vignetting 24 mm 1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in. AF-S NIKKOR 18–35mm f/3.5–4.5G ED 28 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.
Page 456 Minimum distance Lens Zoom position without vignetting 24 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in. AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED 28–120 mm No vignetting 24 mm 1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in. AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR 28–120 mm No vignetting 35 mm 1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in.
Page 457 The size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. The size of the area exposed by the D3300, in contrast, is 23.5 × 15.6 mm, meaning that the angle of view of a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that of the D3300.
Page 458: Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with CLS-compatible flash units. The built-in flash will not fire when an optional flash unit is attached. Flash Units Compatible with the Creative...
Page 459 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography. Refer to the documentation provided with the flash unit for details. Guide Number To calculate the range of the flash at full power, divide the Guide Number by the aperture.
Page 460 The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units: CLS-compatible flash units SU-800 Close-up Commander photography i-TTL balanced fill- z z z z — z z — — flash for digital SLR i-TTL Standard — z z i-TTL flash for —...
Page 461 CLS-compatible flash units SU-800 Close-up Commander photography z z z z z — — i-TTL i-TTL — — Quick wireless z z z z z — — [A:B] — — flash control AA Auto aperture z — — — — —...
Page 462 Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section, contact a Nikon- authorized service representative for more information.
Page 463 Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D3300 is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals.
Page 464 The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SB-400 provide red- eye reduction, while the SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SU-800 provide AF-assist illumination with the following restrictions: • SB-910 and SB-900: AF-assist illumination is available with 17–135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus is available 17–105 mm 106–135 mm...
Page 465: Other Accessories
• Filters intended for special-effects photography may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D3300 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use C-PL or C-PL II circular polarizing filters instead. • NC filters are recommended for protecting the lens.
Page 466 • Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package offering such features as white balance adjustment and color control points. Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software. Most Nikon Software software offers an auto update feature (Nikon Message Center 2) when the computer is connected to the Internet.
Page 467 Body Cap BF-1B/Body Cap BF-1A: The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and image sensor free of dust when a Body cap lens is not in place. Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1: A cover protecting the accessory Accessory shoe covers shoe.
Page 468 Microphones Stereo Microphone ME-1 (0 161) The D3300 is equipped with an accessory terminal for WR-1 and WR-R10 wireless remote controllers (0 99, 258), MC-DC2 remote cords Accessory (0 110, 258), and GP-1/GP-1A GPS terminal accessories units (0 259), which connect with...
Page 469: Approved Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D3300. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recommended for movie recording. Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used.
Page 470: Attaching A Power Connector And Ac Adapter
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter. Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber (q) and power connector (w) covers. Insert the EP-5A power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown, using the connector to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side.
Page 471 Connect the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (e) and the EP-5A power cable to the DC socket (r). A P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
Page 472: Caring For The Camera
Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area.
Page 473: Image Sensor Cleaning
Image Sensor Cleaning If you suspect that dirt or dust on the image sensor is appearing in photographs, you can clean the sensor using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu. The sensor can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off.
Page 474 Select Clean now. Highlight Clean now and press J. The camera will check the image sensor and then begin cleaning. 1 flashes in the viewfinder and other operations can not be performed. Do not remove or disconnect the power source until cleaning is complete and the message shown at right is no longer displayed.
Page 475 Cleaning is performed by vibrating the image sensor. If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (0 317) or consult a Nikon- authorized service representative. If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera’s internal circuitry.
Page 476 Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (0 314), the sensor can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the sensor is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the sensor be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Charge the battery.
Page 477 Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the sensor. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the sensor. 318 Technical Notes...
Page 478 Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cap. Use a Reliable Power Source The shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged. If the camera powers off while the mirror is raised, the curtain will close automatically.
Page 479 Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact with the image sensor during production and shipping. The D3300, however, is designed to be used with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are removed or exchanged. Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may adhere to the image sensor, where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions.
Page 480: Caring For The Camera And Battery: Cautions
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Caring for the Camera Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Page 481 Cleaning: 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 camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly.
Page 482 Notes on the monitor: The monitor is constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device.
Page 483: Caring For The Battery
Caring for the Battery Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries: • Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. • Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat. •...
Page 484 • A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement. Purchase a new EN-EL14a battery. • Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a spare EN-EL14a battery and keep it fully charged.
Page 485: Available Settings
Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. %, S, T, U, g, k, l, p, m, ', (, 3, 1, 2, i, j n, o 3, ), I P, S, A, M Image quality Image size White balance...
Page 486 %, S, T, U, g, k, l, p, m, ', (, 3, 1, 2, i, j n, o 3, ), I P, S, A, M (not available in %, Viewfinder (, and I modes) AF-area mode Live view/ (not available in ( —...
Page 487 %, S, T, U, g, k, l, p, m, ', (, 3, 1, 2, i, j n, o 3, ), I P, S, A, M (not available in I Release mode mode) (not available in % Viewfinder Focus and I modes) mode Live view/ movie...
Page 488: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the battery or, if you are using an AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter.
Page 489: Shooting (All Modes)
Shooting (All Modes) Camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders. Shutter-release disabled: • Memory card is locked, full, or not inserted (0 15, 23, 338). • Release locked is selected for Slot empty release lock (0 253) and no memory card is inserted (0 15).
Page 490 AF-assist illuminator does not light: • AF-assist illuminator does not light if AF-C is selected for autofocus mode (0 74) or if continuous-servo autofocus is selected when the camera is in AF-A mode. Choose AF-S. AF-assist is also not available when f (3D-tracking (11 points)) is selected for AF-area mode;...
Page 491 Beep does not sound: • Off is selected for Beep (0 247). • Camera is in quiet shutter-release mode (0 70), or movie is being recorded (0 155). • MF or AF-C is selected as the focus mode or subject moves when AF-A is selected (0 74).
Page 492: Shooting (P, S, A, M)
Can not measure white balance: Subject is too dark or too bright (0 131). Image can not be selected as source for preset white balance: Image was not created with D3300 (0 133). Effects of Picture Control differ from image to image: A (auto) is selected for sharpening, contrast, or saturation.
Page 493: Playback
Playback NEF (RAW) image is not played back: Photo was taken at image quality of NEF (RAW)+JPEG (0 86). Some pictures are not displayed during playback: Select All for Playback folder. Note that Current is automatically selected after photograph is taken (0 220).
Page 494: Miscellaneous
Picture is not displayed on TV: • Choose correct video mode (0 260) or output resolution (0 218). • A/V (0 215) or HDMI (0 217) cable is not correctly connected. Camera does not respond to remote control for HDMI-CEC television: •...
Page 495: Error Messages
Shutter release Turn camera off and recharge or disabled. Recharge 14, 17 (flashes) replace battery. battery. This battery cannot be used. Choose battery Use Nikon-approved battery. designated for use in (flashes) this camera. 336 Technical Notes...
Page 496 (flashes) position. protect switch to “write” position. • Use approved card. • Format card. If problem persists, card may be damaged. Contact Nikon-authorized service representative. • Error creating new folder. 15, 192 This memory card Delete files or insert new cannot be used.
Page 497 Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution Eye-Fi card is locked (write Not available if Eye-Fi protected). Slide card write- card is locked. (flashes) protect switch to “write” position. This card is not Format card or turn camera off formatted. 15, 234 (flashes) and insert new memory card.
Page 498 Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution No “Bulb” in S mode (flashes) Change shutter speed or select 105, mode M. & No “Time” in S mode (flashes) Press the live-view Press the a button to start live button when you are view before recording a (flashes)/ ready to start a panorama.
Page 499 Error. Press shutter — release button again. Nikon-authorized service representative. Start-up error. Contact (flashes) a Nikon-authorized Consult Nikon-authorized service — service representative. representative. Metering error Unable to start live Wait for the internal circuits to view. 152, —...
Page 500 Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution Cannot display this File can not be played back on — — file. camera. Images created with other Cannot select this file. — devices can not be retouched. Memory card does not contain No image for —...
Page 501: Specifications
Type Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) Effective angle of view Nikon DX format; focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5× that of lenses with FX format angle of view Effective pixels 24.2 million...
Page 502 Storage Picture Control System Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC Media and SDXC memory cards DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.3, PictBridge File system Viewfinder Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex Viewfinder viewfinder Approx.
Page 503 Shutter Type Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal- plane shutter – 30 s in steps of EV; Bulb; Time Speed 4000 s; synchronizes with shutter at s or Flash sync speed slower Release 8 (single frame), I (continuous), J (quiet Release mode shutter release), E (self-timer), " (delayed remote;...
Page 504 12800; auto ISO sensitivity control available Exposure Index) On, off Active D-Lighting Focus Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module Autofocus with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5–3 m/1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.)
Page 505 Focus Lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous- servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status • Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used Focus point Can be selected from 11 focus points Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF, AF-area mode 3D-tracking (11 points)
Page 506 Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, or SB-700 as a master System (CLS) flash or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color...
Page 507 Movie Metering TTL exposure metering using main image sensor Metering method Matrix Frame size (pixels) and • 1920 × 1080, 60p (progressive)/50p/30p/25p/ 24p, ★ high/normal frame rate • 1280 × 720, 60p/50p, ★ high/normal • 640 × 424, 30p/25p, ★ high/normal Frame rates of 30p (actual frame rate 29.97 fps) and 60p (actual frame rate 59.94 fps) are available when NTSC is selected for video mode.
Page 508 Interface Hi-Speed USB Video output NTSC, PAL Type C mini-pin HDMI connector HDMI output Accessory terminal Wireless remote controllers: WR-1, WR-R10 (available separately) Remote cords: MC-DC2 (available separately) GPS units: GP-1/GP-1A (available separately) Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter); supports Audio input optional ME-1 stereo microphones Supported languages Supported languages...
Page 509 • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
Page 510 Rated input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A maximum Rated output DC 8.4 V/0.9 A Nikon Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14a Supported batteries Charging time Approx. 1 hour and 50 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25 °C/77 °F when no charge remains Operating temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Page 511 Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
Page 512: The Af-S Dx Nikkor 18-55Mm F/3.5-5.6G Vr Ii
Focus ring (0 83, 154) Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch (0 355) Zoom ring (0 26) The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II is for use exclusively with Nikon DX format digital cameras and features a retractable lens barrel. Technical Notes...
Page 513 Shadow Shadow Camera Minimum distance without vignetting D7100/D7000/D5300/D5200/D5100/D5000/ D3300/D3200/D3100/D3000/D300 series/ No vignetting at any focus distance D200/D100/D90/D80/D70 series/D60/D50/ D40 series Because the built-in flash units for the D100 and D70 can only cover the angle of view of a lens with a focal of 20 mm or more; vignetting will occur at a focal length of 18 mm.
Page 514 ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II lenses support vibration reduction (VR), which reduces blur caused by camera shake, allowing shutter speeds up to 4.0 stops slower than would otherwise be the case (measured at a focal length of 55 mm with a DX-format camera according to Camera and Imaging Products Association [CIPA] standards;...
Page 515 Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in effect. Vibration reduction is disabled while the built-in flash is charging. When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder may jiggle after the shutter is released. This does not indicate a malfunction;...
Page 516 Optional Accessories • 52 mm screw-on filters • LF-1 and LF-4 rear lens caps • Flexible Lens Pouch CL-0815 • Bayonet Hood HB-69 Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood alignment ) as shown in Figure q and then rotate the hood (w) until mark ( the ●...
Page 517 Lens Care • Keep the CPU contacts clean. • Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To remove smudges and fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens-cleaning tissue and clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers.
Page 518 A Note on Wide- and Super Wide-Angle Lenses Autofocus may not provide the desired results in situations like those shown below. 1 Objects in the background occupy more of the focus point than the main subject: If the focus point contains both foreground and background objects, the camera may focus on the background and the subject may be...
Page 519 • Exif version 2.3: The D3300 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.3, a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif-compliant printers.
Page 520 Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright © 2014 The FreeType Project (http://www.freetype.org).
Page 521: Memory Card Capacity
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 16 GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I card at different image quality and size settings (figures for panoramas are not included). No. of Buffer Image quality Image size...
Page 522: Battery Life
• Photographs, single-frame release mode (CIPA standard Approximately 700 shots • Photographs, continuous release mode (Nikon standard Approximately 2500 shots • Movies: Approximately 55 minutes at 1080/60p and 1080/50p 1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±3 °C/5.4 °F) with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II lens under the following test conditions: lens cycled from infinity to minimum range and one photograph taken at default settings once every 30 s;...
Page 523: Battery Performance
• Using an Eye-Fi card • Using a WU-1a wireless mobile adapter • Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL14a batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.
Page 524: Index
Index d (Dynamic-area AF) ...... 78 Symbols e (Auto-area AF) ......78 i (Auto mode) ....... 4 , 25 f (3D-tracking) ......78 , 79 j (Auto (flash off) mode) ... 4 , 25 6 (Face-priority AF) ....145 , 147 k (Portrait) ........
Page 525 Accessory terminal accessories .. 309 Burst ............68 Active D-Lighting ......122 Buttons ..........251 Adobe RGB ........225 AE lock ..........116 AE-L ............116 Calendar playback ......181 AE-L/AF-L button ....81 , 116 , 252 Capture NX 2 ........307 AF ........
Page 526 Device control (HDMI) ....218 Flash ready indicator ..6 , 31 , 304 Digital Print Order Format .211 , 213 , Flash sync speed .......93 , 344 Flexible program ......103 Diopter adjustment control . 20 , 307 Flicker reduction ....157 , 241 Direct sunlight (White balance) .
Page 527 NEF (RAW) processing ....275 Lens ........16 , 289 , 353 Neutral (Set Picture Control) ..135 Lens focus ring ......83 , 353 Nikon Transfer 2 .......204 Lens mount ........2 , 84 No. of copies (PictBridge) .....209 Lens vibration reduction switch ..23 , Noise reduction ........226...
Page 528 Overview data ........178 Rear-curtain sync ....... 92 Recent settings .........288 Red intensifier (Filter effects) ..270 Red-eye correction ......267 Page size (PictBridge) ....209 Red-eye reduction ...... 90 , 92 Panoramas ........63 , 66 Release mode ........67 Perspective control ......282 Remote control ....
Page 529 Single-point AF (AF-area mode) ...78 Single-servo AF ......74 , 144 Vibration reduction ....23 , 355 Size ..........87 , 158 Video mode ......216 , 260 Skylight (Filter effects) ....270 Viewfinder ......6 , 20 , 343 Slide show .......... 198 Viewfinder eyepiece cap ....
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Nikon D3300 User Manual

For Your Safety

Notices

Introduction

Getting to Know the Camera

Camera Menus: an Overview

First Steps

?Point-And-Shoot” Modes (Iand J ) 25

Framing Photos in the Viewfinder

Framing Photos in the Monitor

Recording Movies

Guide Mode

The Guide

Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)

Special Effects

More on Photography

Choosing a Release Mode

Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)

Quiet Shutter Release

Self-Timer Mode

Focus (Viewfinder Photography)

Image Quality and Size

Using the Built-In Flash

ISO Sensitivity

Remote Control Photography

P, S, A, and M Modes

Shutter Speed and Aperture

Exposure

Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows

White Balance

Picture Controls

Live View

Framing Photographs in the Monitor

Recording and Viewing Movies

Recording Movies

Viewing Movies

Editing Movies

Playback and Deletion

Full-Frame Playback

Thumbnail Playback

Calendar Playback

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Protecting Photographs from Deletion

Rating Pictures

Selecting Pictures for Upload

Deleting Photographs

Slide Shows

Connections

Installing Viewnx 2

Using Viewnx 2

Printing Photographs

Viewing Pictures on TV

Camera Menus

D the Playback Menu: Managing Images

C the Shooting Menu: Shooting Options

B the Setup Menu: Camera Setup

N the Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies

Recent Settings

Technical Notes

Compatible Lenses

Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)

Other Accessories

Caring for the Camera

Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions

Available Settings

Troubleshooting

Error Messages

Specifications

Memory Card Capacity

Battery Life

Index

Quick Links

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Summary of Contents for Nikon D3300