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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: D This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. A This icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the camera.
Table of Contents For Your Safety ............................................................................. x Notices......................................................................................... xiv Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera ..................................................... 1 The Camera Body................................................................................... 1 The Mode Dial...................................................................................
Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) 47 k Portrait........................................................................................... 47 l Landscape .................................................................................... 47 p Child ............................................................................................... 48 m Sports ............................................................................................. 48 n Close up ...................
More on Photography 67 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..................
P, S, A, and M Modes 100 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) .................
Recording and Viewing Movies 155 Recording Movies .................................................................... 155 Movie Settings ................................................................................... 158 Viewing Movies ........................................................................ 162 Editing Movies .......................................................................... 164 Trimming Movies..............................................................................
Connections 201 Installing ViewNX 2 ................................................................. 201 Using ViewNX 2........................................................................ 204 Copy Pictures to the Computer .................................................. 204 View Pictures...................................................................................... 206 Printing Photographs ............................................................. 208 Connecting the Printer...............
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.............................................
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies...................... 263 Creating Retouched Copies.......................................................... 264 D-Lighting ...................................................................................... 266 Red-Eye Correction ..................................................................... 267 Trim................................................................................................... 268 Monochrome ......................................
Other Accessories..................................................................... 306 Approved Memory Cards............................................................... 310 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter..................... 311 Caring for the Camera ............................................................. 313 Storage ................................................................................................. 313 Cleaning .........................................................
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. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all A This warnings before using this Nikon product.
A Do not disassemble A Observe caution when using the flash Touching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak, overheat, rupture, or catch fire if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. • Do not short or disassemble the battery. • Do not expose the battery or the camera in which it is inserted to powerful physical shocks. • Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery.
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Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
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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 1 Movie-record button .......... 38, 156 8 Command dial 2 Power switch.................................. 17 9 Mode dial...........................................4 3 Shutter-release button...........27, 28 10 A/L button ..............81, 184, 252 4 E/N button....
14 AF-assist illuminator ............77, 228 23 CPU contacts Self-timer lamp ..............................72 24 Mirror............................................. 318 Red-eye reduction lamp .......90, 92 25 Lens mount.............................. 16, 84 15 Built-in flash....................................89 26 Body cap 16 M/ Y button..................89, 91, 120 27 Accessory terminal..................... 309 17 Microphone .................................
31 Rubber eyecup .............................. 73 43 O button ................................ 30, 192 32 Viewfinder eyepiece.......... 6, 20, 73 44 Memory card access lamp ................................................ 28, 143 33 Diopter adjustment control ....... 20 34 K button............................... 29, 170 45 Battery-chamber cover latch ...................................................15, 22 35 G button........................... 10, 219 46 Battery-chamber cover .........
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) • A—Aperture-priority auto (0 106) • M—Manual (0 108) g Mode (0 41) Take, view, and edit pictures and adjust settings with the help of an on-screen guide. Auto Modes Select these modes for simple, point-and-shoot photography.
Special Effects Modes Use special effects during shooting. • % Night vision (0 51) • S Super vivid (0 51) • T Pop (0 51) • U Photo illustration (0 52, 56) • g Color sketch (0 52, 57) • ' Toy camera effect (0 52, 58) • ( Miniature effect (0 53, 59) • 3 Selective color (0 53, 61) • 1 Silhouette (0 54) • 2 High key (0 54) • 3 Low key (0 54) • ) HDR painting (0 55) • I Easy panorama (0 55, 63) Scene Modes The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the scene selected with the mode dial.
The Viewfinder 1 Focus points...................... 20, 27, 80 2 Focus indicator........................27, 84 9 “k” (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures) ..........................................................19 3 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator ....................................................... 116 10 Flash-ready indicator....................31 4 Shutter speed .............................. 101 11 Flexible program indicator....... 103 5 Aperture (f-number)..................
The Information Display Viewing settings: To view the information display, press the R button. R button 1 Shooting mode i auto/ j auto (flash off).................... 25 Scene modes............................ 47 Special effects mode.............. 50 P, S, A, and M modes .............100 2 Eye-Fi connection indicator .....261 3 Satellite signal indicator............260 4 Print date indicator.....................254 5 Vibration reduction indicator ................................................
11 Aperture (f-number).................. 101 17 Number of exposures remaining Aperture display ......................... 101 ..........................................................19 White balance recording indicator 12 Shutter speed .............................. 101 ....................................................... 129 Shutter-speed display ............... 101 13 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator 18 “k” (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures) .........................................
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 1 White balance..............................124 6 Exposure compensation ........... 118 2 Image size....................................... 87 7 Flash compensation................... 120 3 Image quality................................. 85 8 Metering .......................................
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) • C: Shooting (0 222) • m: Recent settings (0 288) • B: Setup (0 231) Current settings are shown by icons. Menu options Options in current menu.
❚❚ 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 previous menu Select highlighted item or display sub-menu Move cursor down Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Press the G button to display the menus. G button A The d (Help) Icon If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the W (Q) button.
2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. 3 Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu. 4 Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu. 5 Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item.
6 Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. 7 Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. 8 Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button. Note the following: • Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available. • While pressing 2 generally has the same effect as pressing J, there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J.
First Steps Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards. 1 Attach the strap. Attach the strap as shown. Repeat for the second eyelet. 2 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. Insert the battery and plug the charger in. An exhausted battery will fully charge in about an hour and 50 minutes.
3 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.
4 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 marks Mounting mark (lens) Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place. Be sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures.
5 Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed. A 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. A Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons Before using the camera, unlock and extend the zoom ring. Keeping the retractable lens barrel button pressed (q), rotate the zoom ring as shown (w).
6 Choose a language and set the camera clock. Use the multi selector and J button to select a language and set the camera clock.
7 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”.
8 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 D During Charging Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging.
D Charging the Battery Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages x–xiii and 321–325 of this manual. Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures of 5 °C–35 °C (41 °F–95 °F). Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C/32 °F or above 40 °C/104 °F; failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at battery temperatures from 0 °C/32 °F to 15 °C/59 °F and from 45 °C/113 °F to 60 °C/140 °F.
A 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. A 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 memory card in the setup menu and follow the on-screen instructions to format the card (0 234).
A 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). A The Write Protect Switch B 16G SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data.
A 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. A Retracting Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons To retract the lens when the camera is not in use, hold the retractable lens barrel button (q) and rotate the zoom ring to the “L” (lock) position as shown (w).
“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 difference between the two is that the flash will not fire in j mode).
Framing Photos in the Viewfinder 1 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. A Using a Zoom Lens Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring to adjust the focal length and frame the photograph.
2 Frame the photograph. Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in at least one of the 11 focus points. Focus point 3 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 AF-assist illuminator may indicator capacity light).
4 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be 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 gone out and recording is complete. Memory card access lamp A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Viewing Photographs Pressing K displays a picture in the monitor. K button Press 4 or 2 to view additional 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.
A 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 shutterrelease 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).
Framing Photos in the Monitor 1 Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor (live view). a button 2 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.
3 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. 4 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 recording.
A 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.
Viewing Photographs Pressing K displays a picture in the monitor. K button Press 4 or 2 to view additional 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.
Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view mode. 1 Press the a button. The view through the lens is displayed in the monitor. a button 2 Ready the camera. Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. 3 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.
4 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 5 End recording. Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Press the a button to exit live view. A Recording Movies See page 155 for more information on recording 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.
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.
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. Choose from the following items: Shoot Take pictures. Retouch Retouch pictures. View/delete View and/or delete pictures. Set up Change camera settings.
Guide Mode Menus To access these menus, highlight Shoot, View/delete, Retouch, or Set up and press J. ❚❚ Shoot Easy operation 4 Auto 5 No flash 9 Distant subjects ! Close-ups 8 Sleeping faces 9 Moving subjects 7 Landscapes 6 Portraits " Night portrait Photograph night 5 landscapes Advanced operation Soften backgrounds # Adjust aperture. Bring more into focus Freeze motion (people) Select a shutter $ Freeze motion (vehicles) speed.
“Start Shooting” Highlight an option and press J.
❚❚ Retouch Trim Filter effects (cross screen) Filter effects (soft) Photo illustration Miniature effect Selective color ❚❚ Set Up Image quality Image size Auto off timers Print date Display and sound settings Monitor brightness Info background color Auto info display Beep Movie settings Frame size/frame rate Movie quality Microphone Wind noise reduction Flicker reduction Playback folder Playback display options DPOF print order Clock and language Time zone and date Language Format memory card Output sett
Using the Guide The following operations can be performed while the guide is displayed: To Use Return to top level of guide Description Press G to turn the monitor on or return to the top level of the guide. Turn monitor on G button Highlight a menu Press 1, 3, 4, or 2 to highlight a menu. Press 1 or 3 to highlight options in the menus. Press 1, 3, 4, or 2 to highlight options in displays like that shown below.
To Use Description Press 4 to return to the previous display. To cancel and return to the previous display from displays like that shown below, highlight & and press J. Return to 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. A description of the currently selected option will be displayed while the button is pressed. Press 1 or 3 to scroll through the display.
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 selected with the mode dial: Mode dial k Portrait Use for portraits with soft, naturallooking skin tones.
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. A Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. n Close up Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges).
o Night Portrait Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light. A Preventing Blur Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds.
Special Effects Special effects can be used when recording images. % S T U g ' ( Night Vision Super Vivid Pop Photo Illustration Color Sketch Toy Camera Effect Miniature Effect 3 1 2 3 ) I Selective Color Silhouette High Key Low Key HDR Painting Easy Panorama The following effects can be selected by rotating the mode dial to q and rotating the command dial until the desired option appears in the monitor.
% Night Vision Use under conditions of darkness to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities. A 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. The built-in flash and AFassist illuminator turn off. S Super Vivid Overall saturation and contrast are increased for a more vibrant image. T Pop Overall saturation is increased for a more lively image.
U Photo Illustration Sharpen outlines and simplify coloring for a poster effect that can be adjusted in live view (0 56). A 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. g Color Sketch The camera detects and colors outlines for a color sketch effect. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 57).
( 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. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 59). A Note Sound is not recorded with movies. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.
1 Silhouette Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds. A Note The built-in flash turns off. 2 High Key Use with bright scenes to create bright images that seem filled with light. A Note The built-in flash turns off. 3 Low Key Use with dark scenes to create dark, low-key images with prominent highlights. A Note The built-in flash turns off. A Preventing Blur Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds.
) 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. A 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. During recording, a message is displayed and no further photos can be taken. The built-in flash turns off, continuous shooting is disabled, and movies are recorded in j mode.
Options Available in Live View ❚❚ U Photo Illustration 1 Select live view. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button 2 Adjust outline thickness. Press J to display the options shown at right. Press 2 or 4 to make outlines thicker or thinner. 3 Press J. Press J to exit when settings are complete. To exit live view, press the a button. The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs taken using the viewfinder.
❚❚ g Color Sketch 1 Select live view. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button 2 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. Vividness can be increased to make colors more saturated, or decreased for a washed-out, monochromatic effect, while outlines can be made thicker or thinner. Increasing the thickness of the lines also makes colors more saturated. 3 Press J.
❚❚ ' Toy Camera Effect 1 Select live view. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button 2 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. Adjust vividness to make colors more or less saturated, vignetting to control the amount of vignetting. 3 Press J. Press J to exit when settings are complete. To exit live view, press the a button.
❚❚ ( Miniature Effect 1 Select live view. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button 2 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 shutterrelease button halfway to focus. To temporarily clear miniature effect options from the display and enlarge the view in the monitor for precise focus, press X. Press W (Q) to restore the miniature effect display. 3 Display options.
4 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. 5 Press J. Press J to exit when settings are complete. To exit live view, press the a button. The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs taken using the viewfinder.
❚❚ 3 Selective Color 1 Select live view. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button 2 Display options. Press J to display selective color options. 3 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 object as one that will remain in the final image (the camera may have difficulty detecting unsaturated colors; choose a saturated color).
4 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. 5 Select additional colors. To select additional colors, rotate the command dial to highlight another of the three color boxes at the top of the display and repeat Steps 3 and 4 to select another color. Repeat for a third color if desired.
I Easy Panorama Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas. 1 Select live view. Press the a button. A framing grid and the view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button 2 Focus. Frame the start of the panorama and press the shutter-release button halfway. 3 Start shooting. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down and then lift your finger from the button.
4 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. An example of how to pan the camera is shown below. Without changing your position, pan the camera in a steady curve either horizontally or vertically.
A 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.
❚❚ Viewing Panoramas To view a panorama, display it in full-frame playback (0 170) and press J. 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. Navigation window Guide The following operations can be performed: To Use Description Pause playback.
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 8 I J E " # Description Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutterrelease button is pressed. Continuous: The camera takes photographs while the shutterrelease button is pressed (0 68). Quiet shutter release: As for single-frame, except that camera noise is reduced (0 70).
Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) In I (Continuous) mode, the camera takes photographs continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. 1 Press the I (E/#) button. I (E/#) button 2 Choose I (Continuous). Highlight I (Continuous) and press J. 3 Focus. Frame the shot and focus. 4 Take photographs. The camera will take photographs while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
A 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. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the memory card.
Quiet Shutter Release Choose this mode to keep camera noise to a minimum. A beep does not sound when the camera focuses. 1 Press the I (E/#) button. I (E/#) button 2 Select J (Quiet shutter release). Highlight J (Quiet shutter release) and press J. 3 Press the shutter-release button all the way down. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to shoot.
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. 1 Press the I (E/#) button. I (E/#) button 2 Select E (Self-timer) mode. Highlight E (Self-timer) and press J. 3 Frame the photograph.
4 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. The shutter will be released ten seconds after the timer starts.
A 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. To attach the cap, remove the rubber eyecup (q) and insert the cap as shown (w).
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). Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode Choose from the following focus modes.
1 Display focus mode options. Press the P button, then highlight the current focus mode in the information display and press J. P button 2 Choose a focus mode. Highlight a focus mode and press J. A 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.
A 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. In these cases, focus manually (0 83) or use focus lock (0 81) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph.
A The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will light automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutterrelease 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. Normal function will resume after a brief pause.
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)) AFarea modes are not available when AF-S is selected for focus mode. Option Description For stationary subjects. Focus point is selected Single-point c manually; camera focuses on subject in selected AF focus point only. For non-stationary subjects.
1 Display AF-area mode options. Press the P button, then highlight the current AFarea mode in the information display and press J. P button 2 Choose an AF-area mode. Highlight an option and press J. A 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.
Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AFarea 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. 1 Choose an AF-area mode other than e (Auto-area AF; 0 78). 2 Return to the shooting display. Press P to return to the shooting display. P button 3 Select the focus point.
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. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 76), focus lock can also be used to recompose the photograph after focusing on another object at the same distance as your original subject.
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). 3 Recompose the photograph and shoot. Focus will remain locked between shots if you keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway (AF-S) or keep the A (L) button pressed, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting.
Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when autofocus is not available or does not produce the desired results (0 76). 1 Select manual focus. 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 If the lens is not equipped a focus-mode switch, select MF (manual focus) for Focus mode (0 74). 2 Focus. To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus.
❚❚ 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). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is displayed.
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 (0 367). Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality). Option File type Description NEF (RAW) + Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image NEF/JPEG JPEG fine and one fine-quality JPEG image.
1 Display image quality options. Press the P button, then highlight the current image quality in the information display and press J. P button 2 Choose a file type. Highlight an option and press J. A NEF (RAW) Images Note that the option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG images. Print date (0 254) is not available at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG.
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 × 16.9/10 × 6.7 * Approximate size when printed at 300 dpi. Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by printer resolution in dots per inch (dpi; 1 inch=approximately 2.54 cm). 1 Display image size options.
A Easy Panorama The following options are available in I mode (0 63). Image size Normal panorama Wide panorama Size (pixels) * Camera panned horizontally: 4800 × 1080 Camera panned vertically: 1632 × 4800 Camera panned horizontally: 9600 × 1080 Camera panned vertically: 1632 × 9600 Print size (cm/in.) † 40.6 × 9.1/16.0 × 3.6 13.8 × 40.6/5.4 × 16.0 81.3 × 9.1/32.0 × 3.6 13.8 × 81.3/5.4 × 32.0 * Figures for horizontal and vertical panorama are reversed if camera is rotated 90 degrees.
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. 1 Choose a flash mode. Keeping the M (Y) button pressed, rotate the command dial until the desired flash mode appears in the information display. + M (Y) button Command dial Information display 2 Take pictures.
❚❚ 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. • Njo (auto + red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash pops up and fires as required, but before it fires the redeye reduction lamp lights to help reduce “red-eye.” Not available in o mode. • j (flash off): The flash does not fire.
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. 1 Raise the flash. Press the M (Y) button to raise the flash. M (Y) button 2 Choose a flash mode. Keeping the M (Y) button pressed, rotate the command dial until the desired flash mode appears in the information display. + M (Y) button Command dial Information display 3 Take pictures. The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken.
❚❚ 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.” • Njp (slow sync + red-eye): As for “red-eye reduction”, above, except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light. Use when you want to include background lighting in portraits.
A 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. A The Built-in Flash For information on the lenses that can be used with the built-in flash, see page 295. Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m (2 ft) and can not be used in the macro range of zoom lenses with a macro function.
A Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. 100 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 200 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 Aperture at ISO equivalent of 400 800 1600 3200 6400 12800 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 8 11 16 22 32 — 11 16 22 32 — — 16 22 32 — — — 22 32 — — — — 32 — — — — — 94 More on Photography Approximate range m ft 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. 0.6–3.0 2 ft–9 ft 10 in.
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).
2 Choose an ISO sensitivity. Highlight an option and press J.
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. 1 Press the I (E/#) button. I (E/#) button 2 Select a remote control mode. Highlight " (Delayed remote (ML-L3)) or # (Quick-response remote (ML-L3)) and press J.
3 Frame the photograph. Check focus by pressing the shutterrelease button halfway. 4 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. In delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released. In quick-response remote mode, the selftimer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released.
A 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.
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 P S A M Description Recommended for snapshots and in other Programmed auto situations in which there is little time to (0 102) adjust camera settings. Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Use to freeze or blur motion. User chooses Shutter-priority auto shutter speed; camera selects aperture for (0 104) best results.
A Shutter Speed and Aperture Shutter speed and aperture are shown in the viewfinder and information display. Shutter speed Aperture Fast shutter speeds (1/1600 s in this example) freeze motion. Slow shutter speeds (here 1 s) blur motion. Large apertures (such as f/5.6; remember, the lower the f-number, the larger the aperture) blur details in front of and behind the main subject. Small apertures (f/22 in this case) bring both background and foreground into focus.
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. To take pictures in programmed auto mode, rotate the mode dial to P.
A 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. All combinations produce the same exposure. Rotate right to blur background details or freeze motion. Command dial Rotate left to increase depth of field or blur motion.
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., 1/1600 s) freeze motion. Slow shutter speeds (e.g., 1 s) blur motion. To choose a shutter speed: 1 Rotate the mode dial to S.
2 Choose a shutter speed. Rotate the command dial to choose the desired shutter speed: rotate right for faster speeds, left for slower speeds.
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. Small apertures (high f-numbers, e.g. f/5.6) blur details in front of and f/22) bring the foreground and behind the main subject. background into focus. To choose an aperture: 1 Rotate the mode dial to A.
2 Choose an aperture. Rotate the command dial left for larger apertures (lower f-numbers), right for smaller apertures (higher fnumbers).
Mode M (Manual) In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speeds of “Bulb” and “Time” are available for long timeexposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks (0 110). 1 Rotate the mode dial to M.
2 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).
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 pressed all the way down. To prevent Length of exposure: 35 s Aperture: f/25 blur, use a tripod or an optional wireless remote controller (0 308) or remote cord (0 309).
❚❚ Bulb 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial 2 Choose the shutter speed. Rotate the command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb (A). Command dial 3 Take the photograph. After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera, optional wireless remote controller or remote cord all the way down. Take your finger from the shutter-release button when the exposure is complete.
❚❚ Time 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial 2 Choose the shutter speed. Rotate the command dial left to choose a shutter speed of “Time” (&). Command dial 3 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.
4 Close the shutter. Repeat the operation performed in Step 3 (shooting ends automatically if the button is not pressed after 30 minutes). A 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)). Note that if you are using an ML-L3 remote control, pictures will be taken in “Time” mode even when “Bulb”/A is selected for shutter speed.
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. M metering Recommended when using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×.
1 Display metering options. Press the P button, then highlight the current metering method in the information display and press J. P button 2 Choose a metering method. Highlight an option and press J. A 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.
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. 1 Meter exposure. Press the shutter-release button halfway. 2 Lock exposure. Shutter-release button With the shutter-release button pressed halfway (q) and the subject positioned in the focus point, press the A (L) button (w) to lock exposure.
3 Recompose the photograph. Keeping the A (L) button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. A 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; Programmed auto 0 103) Shutter-priority auto Shutter speed Aperture-priority auto Aperture The metering method itself can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect.
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 (Centerweighted metering) or N (Spot metering) (0 114).
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). Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. + E (N) button Command dial –0.
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). Keep the M (Y) and E (N) buttons pressed and rotate the command dial until the desired value is selected in the viewfinder or information display.
A The Information Display Flash compensation options can also be accessed from the information display (0 9). A 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.
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. Active D-Lighting is not recommended in mode M; in other modes, it is most effective when used with L (Matrix metering; 0 114).
2 Choose an option. Highlight On or Off and press J (0 345). D 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.
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 v Auto J I H N G M Incandescent Fluorescent Direct sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade L Preset manual 124 P, S, A, and M Modes Description Automatic white balance adjustment. Recommended in most situations. Use under incandescent lighting.
1 Display white balance options. Press the P button, then highlight the current white balance setting in the information display and press J. P button 2 Choose a white balance option. Highlight an option and press J.
A 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 right. A Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions.
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. 1 Select a white balance option. Press G to display the menus, then highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2.
2 Fine-tune white balance. Use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance. Coordinates Increase green Increase blue Increase amber Increase magenta Adjustment A 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” but will not actually make them blue. 3 Save changes and exit. Press J.
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 will be used in final photo and white balance measured by camera (see below). White balance is copied from photo on memory card Use photo (0 133).
3 Select Measure. Highlight Measure and press 2. 4 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.
5 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. 6 Check the results.
D 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. D Preset White Balance The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time; the existing value will be replaced when a new value is measured.
❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from a photograph on the memory card. 1 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. Highlight Preset manual and press 2. G button 2 Select Use photo. Highlight Use photo and press 2. 3 Choose Select image.
4 Choose a folder. Highlight the folder containing the source image and press 2. 5 Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold the X button. 6 Copy white balance. Press J to set preset white balance to the white balance value for the highlighted photograph.
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. Option Q Standard R Neutral S Vivid T Monochrome e Portrait f Landscape Description Recommended for most situations, this option uses standard processing for balanced results.
1 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 2 Select a Picture Control. Highlight a Picture Control and press J.
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. 1 Select a Picture Control. Press G to display the menus, then highlight Set Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2. Highlight the desired Picture Control and press 2. G button 2 Adjust settings.
3 Save changes and exit. Press J. Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings are indicated by an asterisk (“*”).
❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option Manual adjustments (all Picture Controls) 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.
D “A” (Auto) Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. A The Picture Control Grid To display a grid showing saturation (nonmonochrome controls only) and contrast for the Picture Control selected in Step 2, press and hold the X button. The icons for Picture Controls that use auto contrast and saturation are displayed in green in the Picture Control grid, and lines appear parallel to the axes of the grid.
A Filter Effects (Monochrome Only) The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. The following filter effects are available: Y O Option Yellow Orange R Red G Green Description Enhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in landscape photographs. Orange produces more contrast than yellow, red more contrast than orange. Softens skin tones. Can be used for portraits.
Live View Framing Photographs in the Monitor Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view. 1 Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button 2 Position the focus point. Position the focus point over your subject as described on page 147. Focus point 3 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway. The focus point will flash green while the camera focuses.
4 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. To exit, press the a button.
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 Single-servo AF-S AF Description For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. For moving subjects.
2 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 6 7 8 9 Description Use for portraits. The camera automatically Face-priority AF detects and focuses on portrait subjects. Use for hand-held shots of landscapes and Wide-area AF other non-portrait subjects.
1 Display AF-area modes. Press the P button, then highlight the current AFarea mode in the information display and press J. P button 2 Choose an AF-area mode. Highlight an option and press J.
3 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). If the camera can no longer detect the subject (because, for example, the subject has turned to face away from the camera), the border will no longer be displayed.
The Live View Display Item q Shooting mode w “No movie” icon e Time remaining r Microphone sensitivity t Sound level y Wind noise reduction 148 Live View Description 0 The mode currently selected with the 25, 47, mode dial. 50, 100 Indicates that movies can not be recorded. — The amount of time remaining before live 152, 161 view ends automatically. Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less. Microphone sensitivity for movie 158 recording. Sound level for audio recording.
Item Manual movie u settings indicator i Focus mode o AF-area mode !0 !1 !2 !3 Description Displayed when On is selected for Manual movie settings in mode M. The current focus mode. The current AF-area mode. The frame size of movies recorded in movie Movie frame size mode. Time remaining The recording time remaining in movie (movie mode) mode. The current focus point. The display varies with the option selected for AF-area mode Focus point (0 145).
A 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.
A 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). When movie indicators are displayed, movie settings can be adjusted (0 161).
D 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. Bright spots may also appear.
D Using Autofocus in Live View Autofocus is slower in live view and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses.
A 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.
Recording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view mode. 1 Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. D The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 148) indicates that movies can not be recorded. a button A Before Recording Set aperture before recording in mode A or M (0 106, 108). 2 Focus. Frame the opening shot and focus as described in Steps 2 and 3 of “Framing Photographs in the Monitor” (0 142; see also “Focusing in Live View” on pages 144–147).
3 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 Movie-record button the A (L) button (0 116) or (in modes P, S, A, and %) altered by up to Recording indicator ±3 EV in steps of 1/3 EV by pressing the E (N) button and rotating the command dial (0 119; note that depending on the brightness of the subject, changes to exposure may have no visible effect).
D 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; 0 241). Bright light sources may leave after-images when the camera is panned. Jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may also appear.
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): 1 2 3 4 Frame size/frame rate Maximum length (high movie quality ★/ Frame size normal movie quality) 4 (pixels) Frame rate 1 L/t 60p 2 10 min./20 min. M/u 50p 3 2 N/r 30p 1920 × 1080 O/s 25p 3 P/k 24p 20 min./29 min. 59 s Q/l 60p 2 1280 × 720 R/o 50p 3 S/n 30p 2 29 min.
• 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. • Manual movie settings: Choose On to allow manual adjustments to shutter speed and ISO sensitivity when the camera is in mode M.
1 Select Movie settings. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Movie settings in the shooting menu and press 2. G button 2 Choose movie options. Highlight the desired item and press 2, then highlight an option and press J. A 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 through the lens.
A 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).
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.
The following operations can be performed: To Use Description Pause Pause playback. Play Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind/advance. Advance/rewind 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 monitor, last frame by i). If playback is paused, movie rewinds or advances one frame at a time; hold for continuous rewind or advance.
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 f 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: 1 Display a movie full frame. 2 Pause the movie on the new opening or closing frame.
3 Select Choose start/end point. Press the P button, then highlight Choose start/end point and press 2. P button 4 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. The frames before the current frame will be removed when you save the copy. Start point To create a copy that ends at the current frame, highlight End point and press J. The frames after the current frame will be removed when you save the copy.
5 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). 6 Create the copy. Once the desired frame is displayed, press 1. 7 Preview the movie. To preview the copy, highlight Preview and press J (to interrupt the preview and return to the save options menu, press 1). To abandon the current copy and return to Step 5, highlight Cancel and press J; to save the copy, proceed to Step 8.
D 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. A 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.
Saving Selected Frames To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still: 1 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. Pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy. 2 Choose Save selected frame. Press the P button, then highlight Save selected frame and press 2.
3 Create a still copy. Press 1 to create a still copy of the current frame. 4 Save the copy. Highlight Yes and press J to create a fine-quality (0 85) JPEG copy of the selected frame. A Save Selected Frame JPEG movie stills created with the Save selected frame option can not be retouched. JPEG movie stills lack some categories of photo information (0 172).
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 To Use View additional photographs View additional photo info Description Press 2 to view photographs in order recorded, 4 to view photographs in reverse order. Change photo info displayed (0 172). W (Q) See page 180 for more information on the thumbnail display.
To Change protect status View movie or panorama Use Description To protect image, or to remove protection A (L) from protected image, press A (L) button (0 184). If current picture is marked with 1 icon to show that it is a movie, pressing J starts movie playback (0 162). If the current picture is a panorama, pressing J starts panorama playback (0 66).
Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in fullframe 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). Location data are only displayed if an optional GP-1 or GP-1A GPS unit (0 309) was used when the photo was taken (0 259).
❚❚ File Information 1 Protect status............................... 184 6 Image quality .................................85 2 Retouch indicator ....................... 265 7 Image size .......................................87 3 Upload marking.......................... 189 8 Time of recording.................18, 242 4 Frame number/total number of images 9 Date of recording .................18, 242 10 Folder name................................. 257 5 File name ......................................
❚❚ RGB Histogram 1 Frame number/total number of images 5 Histogram (blue channel) 2 Histogram (RGB channel). In all histograms, horizontal axis gives pixel brightness, vertical axis number of pixels. 7 Retouch indicator ....................... 265 3 Histogram (red channel) 4 Histogram (green channel) 6 Upload marking.......................... 189 8 White balance.............................. 124 White balance fine-tuning ....... 127 Preset manual.............................. 129 9 Protect status.....
A 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. If the image is bright, tone distribution will be shifted to the right.
❚❚ Shooting Data 1 Protect status...............................184 11 Flash type ............................ 229, 299 Commander mode 2 2 Retouch indicator .......................265 3 Upload marking ..........................189 12 Flash mode...............................90, 92 13 Flash control ................................ 229 4 Frame number/total number of Flash compensation................... 120 images 5 Metering .......................................114 14 Camera name Shutter speed ............
16 White balance ............................. 124 20 Sharpening .................................. 139 White balance fine-tuning ....... 127 21 Contrast ........................................ 139 Preset manual.............................. 129 22 Brightness .................................... 139 17 Color space................................... 225 23 Saturation 3................................... 139 18 Picture Control ............................ 135 Filter effects 3 ...............................
❚❚ Overview Data 1 Frame number/total number of images 15 Shooting mode ....... 25, 47, 50, 100 16 Shutter speed .............................. 101 2 Protect status...............................184 17 Aperture........................................ 101 3 Retouch indicator .......................265 18 ISO sensitivity 1 .............................. 95 4 Camera name 19 Image comment indicator........ 244 5 Upload marking ..........................
❚❚ 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. 1 Protect status............................... 184 6 Longitude 2 Retouch indicator ....................... 265 7 Altitude 3 Upload marking.......................... 189 8 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) 4 Frame number/total number of images 9 Rating............................................
Thumbnail Playback To display images in “contact sheets” of 4, 9, or 72 images, press the W (Q) button. W (Q) W (Q) X X Full-frame playback To Display more images Display fewer images Highlight images View highlighted image Thumbnail playback Calendar playback Use Description Press W (Q) button to increase the W (Q) number of images displayed. Press X button to reduce the number of images displayed. When four images are X displayed, press to view highlighted image full frame.
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) X Full-frame playback X Thumbnail playback Thumbnail list Calendar playback The operations that can be performed depend on whether the cursor is in the date list or the thumbnail list: To Exit to thumbnail playback/Zoom in on highlighted photo Use Description W (Q) Press W (Q) or J button in date list to place cursor in thumbnail list.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in fullframe playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail or calendar playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: To Zoom in or out View other areas of image Description Press X to zoom in to maximum of approximately 38× (large images), 28× X / W (Q) (medium images) or 19× (small images). Press W (Q) to zoom out.
To Use Select/zoom in on or P+ out from faces Rotate command dial to view same location in other images at current zoom ratio. Playback zoom is cancelled when a movie is displayed. View other images Cancel zoom and return to full-frame playback. Cancel zoom Change protect status 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. A (L) See page 184 for more information.
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). To protect a photograph: 1 Select an image.
A 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.
Rating Pictures Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Rating is not available with protected images. Rating Individual Pictures 1 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. 2 Display playback options. Press the P button to display playback options. P button 3 Select Rating. Highlight Rating and press J.
4 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. 5 Press J. Press J to complete the operation. Rating Multiple Pictures Use the Rating option in the playback menu to rate multiple pictures. 1 Select Rating. Press the G button to display the camera menus, then highlight Rating in the playback menu and press 2.
2 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, press 1 or 3 to choose a rating of W (Q) button from zero to five stars, or select ) to mark the picture as a candidate for later deletion. 3 Press J. Press J to complete the operation.
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 1 Select an image. Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar playback. 2 Display playback options. Press the P button.
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. 1 Choose Select to send to smart device. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Select to send to smart device in the playback menu and press 2. G button A The & Icon The & icon will no longer be displayed when upload is complete.
2 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. 3 Press J. Press J to complete the operation.
Deleting Photographs Unprotected photographs can be deleted as described below. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback 1 Select an image. Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar playback. 2 Press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. O button Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback 3 Press the O button again. To delete the photograph, press the O button again.
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 Q Selected n Select date R All Description Delete selected pictures. Delete all pictures taken on a selected date. Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback (0 220). ❚❚ Selected: Deleting Selected Photographs 1 Select Delete. To display the menus, press the G button.
2 Choose Selected. Highlight Selected and press 2. 3 Highlight a picture. Use the multi selector to highlight a picture (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button). 4 Select the highlighted picture. Press the W (Q) button to select the highlighted picture. Selected pictures are marked by a O icon. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select additional pictures; to deselect a picture, highlight it and W (Q) button press W (Q).
5 Press J to complete the operation. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J.
❚❚ Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date 1 Choose Select Date. In the delete menu, highlight Select date and press 2. 2 Highlight a date. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a date. To view the pictures taken on the highlighted date, press W (Q). Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures, or press and hold X to view the current picture full screen. Press W (Q) to return to the date list.
3 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. 4 Press J to complete the operation. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J.
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). 1 Select Slide show. To display the slide show menu, press the G button and select Slide show in the playback menu.
2 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: To Use Description Skip back/skip ahead Press 4 to return to previous frame, 2 to skip to next frame. View additional photo info Change photo info displayed (0 172). Pause/resume slide show Pause show. Press again to resume.
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. To include only pictures with selected ratings, highlight By rating and press 2.
Connections Installing ViewNX 2 Install the supplied software to display and edit photographs and movies that have been copied to your computer. Before installing ViewNX 2, confirm that your computer meets the system requirements on page 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. 1 Launch the installer.
2 Start the installer. Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions. Click Install 3 Exit the installer. Windows Mac Click Yes Click OK 4 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.
A System Requirements Windows Mac • 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.
Using ViewNX 2 Copy Pictures to the Computer Before proceeding, be sure you have installed the software on the supplied ViewNX 2 CD (0 201). 1 Connect the USB cable. After turning the camera off and ensuring that a memory card is inserted, connect the supplied USB cable as shown and then turn the camera on. 2 Start Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX 2. If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.
3 Click Start Transfer. At default settings, pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Start Transfer A During Transfer Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress. 4 Terminate the connection. When transfer is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. A Use a Reliable Power Source To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged.
View Pictures Pictures are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. A 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.
❚❚ Printing Pictures Click the Print button in the ViewNX 2 toolbar. A dialog will be displayed, allowing you to print pictures on a printer connected to the computer. A For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2. A 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).
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer (0 352) connected directly to the camera. Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 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. 3 Turn the camera on. A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge playback display.
Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 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. 2 Adjust printer settings.
3 Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J.
Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display. 2 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. To deselect a picture, set the number of prints to zero.
3 Adjust printer settings. Adjust printer settings as described in Step 2 on page 209. 4 Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J.
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. 1 Choose DPOF print order > Select/ set. Press the G button and select DPOF print order in the playback menu. Highlight Select/set and press 2 (to remove all photographs from G button the print order, select Deselect all). 2 Select pictures.
3 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. 4 Complete the print order. Press J to complete the print order.
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.
3 Tune the television to the video channel. 4 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. A 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. A Television Playback Use of an AC adapter (available separately) is recommended for extended playback.
High-Definition Devices The camera can be connected to HDMI devices using a thirdparty HDMI cable with a mini HDMI connector (Type C). 1 Turn the camera off. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. 2 Connect the HDMI cable as shown. Connect to camera Connect to high-definition device (choose cable with connector for HDMI device) 3 Tune the device to the HDMI channel. 4 Turn the camera on and press the K button.
❚❚ 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.
Camera Menus D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, press G and select the D (playback menu) tab.
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; select All to view pictures in all folders. All Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback.
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; 0 243).
C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab.
Option Default 0 AF-area mode n, 1, 2, 3 m Other modes k, l, p, o Live view/movie n Other modes Built-in AF-assist illuminator Metering Flash cntrl for built-in flash Optical VR 1 Movie settings Frame size/frame rate 2 Movie quality Microphone Wind noise reduction Manual movie settings Viewfinder Single-point AF Dynamic-area AF Auto-area AF Face-priority AF Normal-area AF Wide-area AF On Matrix metering TTL On — Normal Auto sensitivity Off Off 78 145 228 114 229 230 158, 159 1 Available only with le
Reset Shooting Menu G button ➜ C shooting menu Select Yes to reset shooting menu settings.
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 increase).
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; during processing, “l m” will flash in the viewfinder and photographs can not be taken. Noise reduction will not be performed if the camera is turned off before processing is complete.
❚❚ 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.
A Maximum Sensitivity/Minimum Shutter Speed When auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed graphics in the information display show the maximum sensitivity and minimum shutter speed. Maximum sensitivity Minimum shutter speed A Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) is more likely at higher sensitivities. Use the Noise Reduction option in the shooting menu to reduce noise (0 226).
Option On Off 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. The camera may not be able to focus using autofocus when lighting is poor. Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash G button ➜ C shooting menu Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash in P, S, A, and M modes. Option 1 TTL 2 Manual Description Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions.
A 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. A TTL Flash Control The following types of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is used in combination with the built-in flash (0 89) or optional flash units (0 299).
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab.
Option Image comment Auto off timers Self-timer Self-timer delay Number of shots Remote on duration (ML-L3) Beep Rangefinder File number sequence Buttons Assign Fn button Assign AE-L/AF-L button Shutter-release button AE-L Slot empty release lock Print date Storage folder Accessory terminal Remote control Remote shutter release Assign Fn button Location data Standby timer Set clock from satellite 232 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup Default — Normal 0 244 245 10 s 1 1 min Low Off Off 247 247 248 249 ISO
Option Video mode 2 HDMI Output resolution Device control Wireless mobile adapter Eye-Fi upload 3 Firmware version Default — Auto On Enable Enable — 0 260 218 260 261 262 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). Note: Depending on camera settings, some items may be grayed out and unavailable.
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. D Formatting Memory Cards Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding (0 204). 1 Highlight Yes. To exit without formatting the memory card, highlight No and press J. 2 Press J.
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.
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) 1 Select a shooting mode option. Highlight AUTO/SCENE/ EFFECTS or P/S/A/M and press 2. 2 Select a design. Highlight a design and press J.
The “Classic” display is shown below. 1 Eye-Fi connection 11 Help icon ................................11, 336 indicator ...................................... 261 12 Image quality .................................85 2 Satellite signal indicator ........... 260 13 Image size .......................................87 3 Print date indicator .................... 254 14 White balance ............................. 124 4 Vibration reduction indicator 15 .................................................
22 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator 27 “k” (appears when memory .......................................................116 remains for over 1000 exposures) ......................................................... 19 23 Shooting mode 28 Number of exposures remaining i auto/ j auto (flash off).................... 25 ......................................................... 19 Scene modes............................ 47 White balance recording Special effects mode.............. 50 indicator ...................
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. A lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is recommended. When using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in. 1 Choose a start option. Highlight one of the following options and press J.
2 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder. With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a welllit, 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. 3 Acquire Image Dust Off reference data. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off reference data.
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.
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 Time zone Description Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically set to the time in the new time zone. Set the camera clock (0 18). Date and time Date format Daylight saving time Choose the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed. Turn daylight saving time on or off.
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).
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). The following options are available: • Input comment: Input a comment as described below. Comments can be up to 36 characters long.
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). Choose shorter auto-off delays to reduce the drain on the battery.
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; if a value other than 1 is selected, shots will be taken at intervals of about 4 seconds).
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. Beep G button ➜ B setup menu Choose the pitch (High or Low) of the beep that sounds when the camera focuses and in self-timer and remote-control modes. Select Off to prevent the beep from sounding.
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). Indicator Description Subject in focus. Focus point is slightly in front of subject. Focus point is well in front of subject. Focus point is slightly behind subject. Focus point is well behind subject.
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.
A 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” for JPEG images, or “MOV” for movies. The NEF and JPEG files recorded at a setting of NEF (RAW)+JPEG have the same file names but different extensions.
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 v size (0 85). Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the w ISO sensitivity command dial to select ISO sensitivity (0 95). Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the m White balance command dial to select white balance (P, S, A, and M modes only; 0 124).
❚❚ Assign AE-L/AF-L Button Choose the role played by the A (L) button. A (L) button Option B AE/AF lock C AE lock only E AE lock (Hold) F AF lock only A AF-ON Description Focus and exposure lock while the A (L) button is pressed. Exposure locks while the A (L) button is pressed. Exposure locks when the A (L) button is pressed, and remains locked until the button is pressed a second time or the standby timer expires. Focus locks while the A (L) button is pressed. The A (L) button initiates autofocus.
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).
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 Off a Date b Date and time c Date counter Description The time and date do not appear on photographs. The date or date and 10 . 15 . 2013 time are imprinted on photographs taken 10 . 15 . 2013 10 : 02 while this option is in effect.
❚❚ 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. 02 / 10 . 20 . 2013 Future date (two days remaining) 02 / 10 . 24 . 2013 Past date (two days elapsed) The camera offers three slots for storing dates. 1 Enter the first date.
3 Choose a date. Highlight a slot in the date list and press J. 4 Choose a date counter format. Highlight Display options and press 2, then highlight a date format and press J. 5 Exit the date counter menu. Press J to exit the date counter menu.
Storage Folder G button ➜ B setup menu Create, rename, or delete folders, or choose the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored. • Select folder: Choose the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored. D3300 (default folder) Current folder Other folders (in alphabetical order) • New: Create a new folder and name it as described on page 244. Folder names can be up to five characters long. • Rename: Select a folder from the list and rename it as described on page 244.
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. Option Description The shutter-release button on the optional y Take photos accessory is used to take photographs.
❚❚ 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; for more information, see the manual provided with the device). The Location data menu contains the options listed below.
A The Satellite Signal Indicator Connection status is shown as follows: • % (static): Location data acquired. • % (flashing): The unit is searching for a signal. Pictures taken while the icon is flashing do not include location data. • No icon: No new location data have been received from the unit for at least two seconds. Pictures taken when the % icon is not displayed do not include location data.
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. Observe all local laws concerning wireless devices and choose Disable where wireless devices are prohibited.
A 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 ➜ B setup menu View the current camera firmware version.
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.
Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy: 1 Display retouch options. Highlight the desired item in the retouch menu and press 2. 2 Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button). A Retouch The camera may not be able to display or retouch images created with other devices. If the image was recorded at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) + JPEG (0 85), retouch options apply only to the RAW copy.
4 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. A Creating Retouched Copies During Playback To create a retouched copy of the picture currently displayed in fullframe playback (0 170), press P, then highlight Retouch and press J and select a retouch option (Image overlay excluded).
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. ❚❚ Portrait Subjects Select Portrait subjects to restrict D-Lighting to portrait subjects.
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.
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. To Increase size of crop Reduce size of crop Change crop aspect ratio Use Description Press the X button to increase the size of X the crop. Press the W (Q) button to reduce the size of W (Q) the crop.
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.
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” red cast. Intensify reds (Red Red intensifier intensifier), greens (Green intensifier), or blues (Blue Green intensifier intensifier). Press 1 to increase the effect, 3 to Blue decrease.
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 Increase amount of magenta A Zoom To zoom in on the image displayed in the monitor, press the X button.
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. The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings; before creating an overlay, set image quality and size (0 85, 87; all options are available).
2 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. 3 Select the second image. The selected image will appear as Image 1. Highlight Image 2 and press J, then select the second photo as described in Step 2. 4 Adjust gain.
5 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). 6 Save the overlay. Press J while the preview is displayed to save the overlay. After an overlay is created, the resulting image will be displayed full-frame in the monitor.
NEF (RAW) Processing G button ➜ N retouch menu Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. 1 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. 2 Select a photograph. Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button). Press J to select the highlighted photograph and proceed to the next step.
3 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. Image quality (0 85) Image size (0 87) White balance (0 124) Exposure compensation (0 118) Picture Control (0 135) High ISO NR Color space (0 225) D-Lighting (0 266) 4 Copy the photograph.
Resize G button ➜ N retouch menu Create small copies of one or more selected photographs. 1 Select Resize. Highlight Resize in the retouch menu and press 2. 2 Choose a size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. Highlight an option and press J.
3 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 icon. Press J when the selection is complete. W (Q) button 4 Save the resized copies. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Highlight Yes and press J to save the resized copies.
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. Straighten G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a straightened copy of the selected image. Press 2 to rotate the image clockwise by up to five degrees in increments of approximately 0.
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; see page 225).
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. Press 2 or 4 to make outlines thicker or thinner. Press J to save the retouched copy.
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 thinner. Thicker outlines make colors more saturated. Press J to save the retouched copy.
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. To Choose orientation Choose area in focus Press W (Q) Description Press W (Q) to choose orientation of area that is in focus. If area of effect is in wide orientation, press 1 or 3 to position frame showing area of copy that will be in focus.
Selective Color G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color. 1 Select Selective color. Highlight Selective color in the retouch menu and press 2. 2 Select a photograph. Highlight a photograph and press J (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button). 3 Select a color.
4 Highlight the color range. Color range Rotate the command dial to highlight the color range for the selected color. 5 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. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that higher values may include hues from other colors. 6 Select additional colors.
7 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. 1 Select a picture. Select a retouched copy (shown by a N icon) or a photograph that has been retouched in full-frame playback. Press P, then highlight Retouch and press J.
2 Select Side-by-side comparison. Highlight Side-by-side comparison in the retouch menu and press J. 3 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. Press 4 or 2 to switch between Source Retouched image copy the source image and the retouched copy. To view the highlighted picture full frame, press and hold the X button.
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. A Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu To remove an item from the recent settings menu, highlight it and press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to delete the selected item.
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, AF-P, and AF-I CPU lenses only. AF-S lenses have names beginning with AF-S, AF-P lenses with AF-P, and AF-I lenses with AF-I. Autofocus is not supported with other autofocus (AF) lenses.
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 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 7 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 (I) may be displayed when the image on the matte screen in the viewfinder is not in focus.
A 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 Type G or E lens Type D lens When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring, lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number).
Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU lenses may only be used when the camera is in mode M. Selecting another mode disables the shutter release. Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens aperture ring and the camera metering system, i-TTL flash control, and other features requiring a CPU lens can not be used. Some non-CPU lenses can not be used; see “Incompatible Accessories and NonCPU Lenses,” below.
D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT 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) • Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8, OP 10mm f/5.6) • 2.1cm f/4 • Extension Ring K2 • 180–600mm f/8 ED (serial numbers 174041–174180) • 360–1200mm f/11 ED (serial numbers 174031–174127) • 200–600mm f/9.
D 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: • AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S NIKKOR 28–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR • AF-S DX NIKKOR 55–300mm f/4.5–5.6G ED VR • AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70–200mm f/2.8G IF-ED • AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/2.8G ED VR II • AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 80–200mm f/2.
D 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. Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. Shadow Vignetting The flash has a minimum range of 0.
Lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17–55mm f/2.8G IF-ED AF-S NIKKOR 18–35mm f/3.5–4.5G ED AF Zoom-Nikkor 18–35mm f/3.5–4.5D IF-ED AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR, AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18–70mm f/3.5–4.5G IF-ED AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED, AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–5.
Lens AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28–70mm f/2.8D IF-ED AF-S NIKKOR 28–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200–400mm f/4G IF-ED, AF-S NIKKOR 200–400mm f/4G ED VR II Zoom position 24 mm 28–120 mm 24 mm 28–120 mm 35 mm 50–70 mm 28 mm 35 mm 50–300 mm 200 mm 250 mm 300 mm 24 mm Minimum distance without vignetting 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in. No vignetting 1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in. No vignetting 1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in. No vignetting 1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in. 1.
A Calculating Angle of View 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. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D3300 in 35mm format can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the lens by about 1.5. Picture size (35mm format) (36 × 24 mm) Lens Picture diagonal Picture size (D3300) (23.5 × 15.
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 Lighting System (CLS) The camera can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units: Flash unit Feature SB-910 1 SB-900 1 SB-800 SB-700 1 SB-600 SB-400 2 SB-300 2 SB-R200 3 Guide ISO 100 34/111 34/111 38/125 28/92 30/98 21/69 18/59 10/33 No.
A 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. A Guide Number To calculate the range of the flash at full power, divide the Guide Number by the aperture. If, for example, the flash unit has a Guide Number of 34 m or 111 ft (ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F); its range at an aperture of f/5.6 is 34÷5.
The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units: z SB-300 Single flash Master Advanced Wireless Lighting i-TTL balanced fillflash for i-TTL digital SLR 1 Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR AA Auto aperture A Non-TTL auto DistanceGN priority manual M Manual Repeating RPT flash Remote flash control i-TTL i-TTL Quick wireless [A:B] flash control AA Auto aperture A Non-TTL auto M Manual Repeating RPT flash SB-400 SB-R200 SB-600 SB-700 SB-800 SB-910 SB-900 CLS-compatible flash units
z z z — — z — — z z — — z z — — z z z z — — — — — — — — — — — — z — — z z z z — — — — — z z z z — — — z z z z z z z z z z — — — — z — — — — — — — — — z — — z z z — z — — — — — z SB-600 SB-700 SB-800 SB-910 SB-900 Remote Advanced Wireless Lighting i-TTL i-TTL Quick wireless [A:B] flash control AA Auto aperture A Non-TTL auto M Manual Repeating RPT flash Flash Color Information Communication AF-assist for multi-area AF Red-eye reduction Camera flash mode selection Camera flash unit
❚❚ Other Flash Units The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. Use with the camera in exposure mode S or M and a shutter speed of 1/200 s or slower selected.
D Notes on Optional Flash Units 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. If an optional flash unit is attached in shooting modes other than j, %, 3, ), and I, the flash will fire with every shot, even in modes in which the built-in flash can not be used.
The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SB-400 provide redeye 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 only with the focus points shown at right.
Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D3300. Power sources Filters • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14a (0 14): Additional EN-EL14a batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. EN-EL14 batteries can also be used. • Battery Charger MH-24 (0 14): Recharge EN-EL14a and EN-EL14 batteries.
Viewfinder eyepiece accessories Software • DK-5 Eyepiece Cap (0 73): Prevents light entering via the viewfinder from appearing in the photograph or interfering with exposure. • DK-20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses: Lenses are available with diopters of –5, –4, –3, –2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m–1 when the camera diopter adjustment control is in the neutral position (–1 m–1). Use eyepiece correction lenses only if the desired focus can not be achieved with the built in diopter adjustment control (–1.7 to +0.
Body cap Accessory shoe covers Remote controls/ wireless remote controller Body Cap BF-1B/Body Cap BF-1A: The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and image sensor free of dust when a lens is not in place. Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1: A cover protecting the accessory shoe. The accessory shoe is used for optional flash units. • Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (0 97): The ML-L3 uses a 3 V CR2025 battery.
Microphones Stereo Microphone ME-1 (0 161) The D3300 is equipped with an accessory terminal for WR-1 and WR-R10 wireless remote controllers Accessory (0 99, 258), MC-DC2 remote cords terminal (0 110, 258), and GP-1/GP-1A GPS accessories units (0 259), which connect with the 4 mark on the connector aligned with the 2 next to the accessory terminal (close the connector cover when the terminal is not in use).
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.
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter. 1 Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber (q) and power connector (w) covers. 2 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. Be sure the connector is fully inserted. 3 Close the battery-chamber cover.
4 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.
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.
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. ❚❚ “Clean Now” 1 Place the camera base down. Image sensor cleaning is most effective when the camera is placed base down as shown at right.
3 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.
❚❚ “Clean at Startup/Shutdown” 1 Select Clean at startup/ shutdown. Select Clean image sensor, then highlight Clean at startup/shutdown and press 2. 2 Select an option. Highlight an option and press J. Choose from Clean at startup, Clean at shutdown, Clean at startup & shutdown, and Cleaning off. D Image Sensor Cleaning Using camera controls during startup interrupts image sensor cleaning. Cleaning is performed by vibrating the image sensor.
❚❚ Manual Cleaning If foreign matter can not be removed from the image sensor using the 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. 1 Charge the battery. A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the image sensor.
4 Press J. The message shown at right will be displayed in the monitor. 5 Raise the mirror. Press the shutter-release button all the way down. The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open, revealing the image sensor. 6 Examine the image sensor. Holding the camera so that light falls on the image sensor, examine the interior of the camera for dust or lint. If no foreign objects are present, proceed to Step 8. 7 Clean the sensor. Remove any dust and lint from the sensor with a blower.
8 Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cap. A 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. To prevent damage to the curtain, observe the following precautions: • Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source while the mirror is raised.
D Foreign Matter on the Image Sensor Foreign matter entering the camera when lenses or body caps are removed or exchanged (or in rare circumstances lubricant or fine particles from the camera itself) may adhere to the image sensor, where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions.
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.
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. The lens and mirror are easily damaged. Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower. When using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent discharge of liquid.
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. Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.
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. • Keep the battery terminals clean. • Turn the product off before replacing the battery. • Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use and replace the terminal cover.
• 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. Depending on your location, it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice. Note that on cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease.
Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode.
i, j P, S, A, M Viewfinder z2 z Live view/ movie — z Built-in AF-assist illuminator z z Metering Flash cntrl for built-in flash/Optional flash Movie settings — z — z — — z z z z AF-area mode Shooting menu 1 %, S, T, U, g, k, l, p, m, ', (, 3, 1, 2, 3, ), I n, o z2 z2 (not available in %, (, and I modes) z2 z2 (not available in ( mode) z z (not available (not available in %, in l and m (, and I modes) modes) — — Technical Notes 327
Release mode Focus mode Viewfinder i, j P, S, A, M z2 z z z %, S, T, U, g, k, l, p, m, ', (, 3, 1, 2, 3, ), I n, o z2 z2 (not available in I mode) z z (not available in % and I modes) Other settings Live view/ movie AE-L/AF-L button hold z z z z — z2 z2 Flexible program — z z (available only in P mode) — — Exposure compensation — z z2 (not available in j mode) z Flash mode Flash compensation — z 1 Reset with Reset shooting menu (0 224).
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.
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). • Built-in flash is charging (0 31). • Camera is not in focus (0 27). • CPU lens with aperture ring attached but aperture not locked at highest f-number (0 291). • Non-CPU lens is attached but camera is not in mode M (0 292).
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; if single-point or dynamic-area AF is selected, select center focus point (0 78, 80). • The camera is currently in live view or a movie is being recorded.
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). Smudges appear in photographs: Clean front and rear lens elements. If problem persists, perform image sensor cleaning (0 314). Date is not imprinted on photos: An NEF (RAW) option is selected for image quality (0 86, 254).
Shooting (P, S, A, M) Shutter-release disabled: • Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial to M (0 292). • Mode dial rotated to S after shutter speed of “Bulb” or “Time” selected in mode M: choose new shutter speed (0 104). Full range of shutter speeds not available: • Flash in use (0 93). • When On is selected for Movie settings > Manual movie settings in the shooting menu, the range of available shutter speed varies with the frame rate (0 159).
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). “Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation: • Select On for Rotate tall (0 221). • Photo was taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation (0 243). • Photo is displayed in image review (0 221).
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: • Select On for HDMI > Device control in the setup menu (0 218). • Adjust HDMI-CEC settings for the television as described in documentation provided with the device. Can not transfer photos to computer: OS not compatible with camera or transfer software.
Error Messages This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and monitor. A Warning Icons A flashing d in the monitor or s in the viewfinder indicates that a warning or error message can be displayed in the monitor by pressing the W (Q) button. Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution 0 Lock lens aperture ring Set lens aperture ring to B minimum aperture (highest 291 at minimum aperture (flashes) (largest f/-number). f-number). • Attach non-IX NIKKOR lens.
Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution 0 Initialization error. d/ Turn camera off, remove and Turn camera off and k replace battery, and then turn 15, 17 then on again. (flashes) camera on again. Battery level is low. Complete operation End cleaning and turn camera off — 319 and turn camera off and recharge or replace battery. immediately. Clock not set — Set camera clock. 18, 242 No memory card S/s Turn camera off and confirm that 15 inserted (flashes) card is correctly inserted.
Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution 0 Eye-Fi card is locked (write Not available if Eye-Fi (/k protected). Slide card write23 card is locked. (flashes) protect switch to “write” position. This card is not T Format card or turn camera off formatted. 15, 234 (flashes) and insert new memory card. Format the card. • Reduce quality or size. 85 j/A/s Card is full • Delete photographs. 192 (flashes) • Insert new memory card. 15 Camera can not focus using 27, 76, ● — autofocus.
Indicator Monitor Viewfinder A No “Bulb” in S mode (flashes) & No “Time” in S mode (flashes) Press the live-view q button when you are (flashes)/ ready to start a B panorama. Cannot shoot panorama with lens of this focal length. — — N (flashes) — N/s (flashes) 0 Solution Change shutter speed or select mode M. 105, 108 Press the a button to start live view before recording a panorama. 63 Use a lens with a focal length of 55 mm or less to shoot panoramas.
Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Flash error s (flashes) Error. Press shutter release button again. Start-up error. Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative. Metering error Unable to start live view. Please wait for camera to cool. Folder contains no images. 340 Technical Notes O (flashes) Solution Error occurred updating firmware for optional flash unit. Contact Nikon-authorized service representative. Release shutter.
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 — NEF (RAW) images for use with retouching. NEF (RAW) processing. Check printer. To resume, select Check printer. — Continue (if available). Paper is not selected size. Insert paper of correct size and select Check paper. — Continue. Paper jam. — Clear jam and select Continue.
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D3300 Digital Camera 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 Effective pixels 24.2 million Image sensor Image sensor 23.5 × 15.6 mm CMOS sensor Total pixels 24.
Storage Picture Control System Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified Media SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards File system DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.3, PictBridge Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame coverage Magnification Eyepoint Diopter adjustment Focusing screen Reflex mirror Lens aperture Lens Compatible lenses Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical Approx. 0.
Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Release Release mode Frame advance rate Self-timer Exposure Metering mode Metering method Range (ISO 100, f/1.
Exposure Mode Auto modes (i auto; j auto, flash off); programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M); scene modes (k portrait; l landscape; p child; m sports; n close up; o night portrait); special effects modes (% night vision; S super vivid; T pop; U photo illustration; g color sketch; ' toy camera effect; ( miniature effect; 3 selective color; 1 silhouette; 2 high key; 3 low key; ) HDR painting; I easy panorama) Exposure compensation Can be a
Focus Lens servo Focus point AF-area mode Focus lock Flash Built-in flash Guide Number Flash control Flash mode 346 Technical Notes • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuousservo 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 Can be selected from 11 focus points Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 points) Focus can be locked by pressi
Flash Flash compensation Flash-ready indicator –3 – +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with System (CLS) SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, or SB-700 as a master flash or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with all CLS-compatible flash units Sy
Movie Metering TTL exposure metering using main image sensor Metering method Matrix Frame size (pixels) and • 1920 × 1080, 60p (progressive)/50p/30p/25p/ frame rate 24p, ★ high/normal • 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. 25p and 50p are available when PAL is selected for video mode. Actual frame rate when 24p is selected is 23.976 fps.
Interface USB Video output HDMI output Accessory terminal Audio input Supported languages Supported languages Power source Battery AC adapter Tripod socket Tripod socket Hi-Speed USB NTSC, PAL Type C mini-pin HDMI connector 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.
Dimensions/weight Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 124 × 98 × 75.5 mm (4.9 × 3.9 × 3 in.) Weight Approx. 460 g (1 lb 0.2 oz) with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 410 g/14.5 oz (camera body only) Operating environment Temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) Humidity 85% or less (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all measurements are performed in conformity with Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards or guidelines.
❚❚ MH-24 Battery Charger AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A maximum DC 8.4 V/0.9 A Nikon Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14a 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) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 70 × 26 × 97 mm (2.8 × 1.0 × 3.8 in.), excluding plug adapter Weight Approx. 96 g (3.
❚❚ Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.3: The D3300 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.
A Trademark Information Mac OS and OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. PictBridge logo is a trademark. The SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are trademarks of the SD-3C, LLC. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Lens Kits The camera can be purchased as a kit with the lens listed below. AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR and AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G These retractable lenses are for use exclusively with DX format Nikon digital SLR cameras; SLR film cameras and D4-series, D3series, D2-series, D1-series, D800-series, D700, D610, D600, D300-series, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70-series, D60, D50, D40series, D7000, D5100, D5000, D3200, D3100, D3000 digital SLR cameras are not supported.
❚❚ Focus The focus mode can be selected using camera controls (0 74). Autofocus Focus is adjusted automatically when the camera is in autofocus mode (0 74). The focus ring can also be used to focus the camera if the shutter-release button is kept pressed halfway (or if the AF-ON button is kept pressed); this is known as “autofocus with manual override” (M/A). Autofocus will resume when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (or the AF-ON button is pressed) a second time.
❚❚ Using the Built-in Flash When using the built-in flash, be sure the subject is at a range of at least 0.6 m (2 ft) and remove lens hoods to prevent vignetting (shadows created where the end of the lens obscures the built-in flash). Shadow Camera D5500/D5300/D5200/D3300 Vignetting Zoom position 18 mm 24, 35, 45, and 55 mm Minimum distance without vignetting 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. No vignetting ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR, AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR Only) When an AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.
D Vibration Reduction • When using vibration reduction, press the shutter-release button halfway and wait for the image in the viewfinder to stabilize before pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder may jiggle after the shutter is released. This does not indicate a malfunction.
❚❚ Supplied Accessories • 55 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-55A • Rear Lens Cap ❚❚ Compatible Accessories • • • • 55 mm screw-on filters Rear Lens Cap LF-4 Lens Case CL-0815 Bayonet Hood HB-N106 Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood alignment mark ( ) as shown in Figure q and then rotate the hood (w) until the ● mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark (—{). When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the symbol on its base and avoid gripping it too tightly.
❚❚ Specifications Type Focal length Maximum aperture Lens construction Angle of view Focal length scale Distance information Zoom Focusing Vibration reduction (AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR only) Minimum focus distance Diaphragm blades Diaphragm Aperture range Metering Filter-attachment size Dimensions Weight Type G AF-P DX lens with built-in CPU and F mount 18–55 mm f/3.5–5.
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II This retractable lens, for use exclusively with DX format Nikon digital SLR cameras, is the lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes. The parts of the lens are listed below.
❚❚ Using the Built-in Flash When using the built-in flash, be sure the subject is at a range of at least 0.6 m (2 ft) and remove lens hoods to prevent vignetting (shadows created where the end of the lens obscures the built-in flash). Shadow Vignetting ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) Vibration reduction can be enabled by sliding the vibration reduction switch to ON and takes effect whenever the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
D Vibration Reduction • When using vibration reduction, press the shutter-release button halfway and wait for the image in the viewfinder to stabilize before pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder may jiggle after the shutter is released. This does not indicate a malfunction.
❚❚ Supplied Accessories • 52 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-52 • Rear Lens Cap ❚❚ Compatible Accessories • • • • 52 mm screw-on filters Rear Lens Cap LF-4 Flexible Lens Pouch CL-0815 Bayonet Hood HB-69 Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood alignment mark ( ) as shown in Figure q and then rotate the hood (w) until the ● mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark (—{). When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the symbol on its base and avoid gripping it too tightly.
❚❚ Specifications Type Focal length Maximum aperture Lens construction Angle of view Focal length scale Distance information Zoom Focusing Vibration reduction Minimum focus distance Diaphragm blades Diaphragm Aperture range Metering Filter-attachment size Dimensions Weight 364 Technical Notes Type G AF-S DX lens with built-in CPU and F mount 18–55 mm f/3.5–5.
D 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. • Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.
A 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 out of focus. Example: A far-off portrait subject at some distance from the background 2 The subject contains many fine details.
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 images 1 capacity 2 NEF (RAW)+JPEG fine 3 Large 31.5 MB 345 6 NEF (RAW) — 19.5 MB 524 11 Large 12.1 MB 1000 100 JPEG fine Medium 7.4 MB 1700 100 Small 3.8 MB 3300 100 Large 6.3 MB 2000 100 JPEG normal Medium 3.8 MB 3300 100 Small 2.0 MB 6300 100 Large 2.
Battery Life The movie footage or number of shots that can be recorded with fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, the interval between shots, and the length of time menus are displayed. Sample figures for EN-EL14a (1230 mAh) batteries are given below.
The following can reduce battery life: • Using the monitor • Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway • Repeated autofocus operations • Taking NEF (RAW) photographs • Slow shutter speeds • Using a GP-1or GP-1A GPS unit • Using an Eye-Fi card • Using a WU-1a wireless mobile adapter • Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses • Repeatedly zooming in and out with an AF-P lens. To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL14a batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean.
Index Symbols i (Auto mode) .............................. 4, 25 j (Auto (flash off) mode) ........... 4, 25 k (Portrait) ...................................... 5, 47 l (Landscape) ................................ 5, 47 p (Child) ........................................... 5, 48 m (Sports) ......................................... 5, 48 n (Close up) .................................... 5, 48 o (Night portrait) .......................... 5, 49 q (Special effects) ................. 5, 50 % (Night vision) ....
Accessory terminal accessories .. 309 Active D-Lighting ............................ 122 Adobe RGB ......................................... 225 AE lock ................................................. 116 AE-L ...................................................... 116 AE-L/AF-L button .................81, 116, 252 AF .................................. 74–82, 144–147 AF-A .........................................................74 AF-area mode ............................ 78, 145 AF-assist illuminator ....
Device control (HDMI) ................... 218 Digital Print Order Format . 211, 213, 352 Diopter adjustment control . 20, 307 Direct sunlight (White balance) . 124 Distortion control ............................ 280 D-Lighting .......................................... 266 DPOF ..................................211, 213, 352 DPOF print order ............................. 213 Dynamic-area AF ................................78 E Easy panorama ....................................63 Edit movie ................
Histogram ....................... 174, 220, 271 I Image comment .............................. 244 Image Dust Off ref photo ............. 239 Image overlay ................................... 272 Image quality .......................................85 Image review .................................... 221 Image size .............................................87 Incandescent (White balance) .... 124 Info display format .......................... 236 In-focus indicator .................
Overview data .................................. 178 P Page size (PictBridge) .................... 209 Panoramas .....................................63, 66 Perspective control ........................ 282 Photo illustration ..................... 56, 281 Photo information ................. 172, 220 PictBridge .................................. 208, 352 Picture Controls ...................... 135, 137 Playback ............................................. 170 Playback display options ..............
Single-point AF (AF-area mode) ...78 Single-servo AF ......................... 74, 144 Size ................................................ 87, 158 Skylight (Filter effects) ................... 270 Slide show .......................................... 198 Slot empty release lock ................. 253 Slow sync ........................................90, 92 Small (Image size) ..............................87 Soft (Filter effects) ........................... 270 Special effects mode .........................
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