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1. There is little or no contrast between the subject and the background Example Subject is the same color as the background The focus point contains objects at different distances from the camera Example Subject is inside a cage The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns Example A row of windows in a skyscraper m The AF Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit the AF assist illuminator will light automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter The focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness Example Subject is half in the shade Background objects appear larger than the subject Example a building is in the frame behind the subject The subject contains many lt 5 fine details Example A field of flowers or other subjects that are 4 small or lack variation in brightness AF assist illuminator release button is pressed halfway The AF assist illuminator will not light during continuous servo autofocus or manual focus in shooting modes in which the AF assist illuminator can not be used or if Off has been selected for Custom Setting a2 Built in AF assist illuminator N 155 The 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 h
2. a a ess s 00m eo 00 BA 00 ESD e OFF aset 10k MA button Information display button 2 Display flash compensation options Flash compensation Highlight flash compensation in the information display and press 3 Choose a value Highlight a value and press 68 Flash compensation can be set to values between 3 EV darker and 1 EV brighter in increments of 3 EV In general choose positive values to make the subject brighter negative values to make it darker Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to 0 0 Flash compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off 92 The Ei4 4 and 4 Buttons Flash compensation can also be set by rotating the command dial while pressing the and 4 buttons The selected value is shown in the viewfinder and information display COMER EEC 0 3 EV 1 EV Optional Flash Units Flash compensation is also available with an optional SB 900 SB 800 SB 600 SB 400 or SB R200 flash units Exposure Increments For information on choosing the size of the increments available when setting flash compensation see Custom Setting b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl N 156 93 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
3. 31 58 61 4 flash ready indicator 32 D Beep iNdiCatOr ceeeceeee 158 NEF RAW isciscssisissssesaracercicsscoses 163 Numerics 3D color matrix metering ll 88 3D tracking sinswewmiennnsiainds 57 3D tracking 11 points AF area OGG otecoscice teenies aes 57 420 pixel RGB SeENSOT s0000 88 A ALY Cale waconnwarcuunemaneies 132 AC Adapter ecssesssseseseees 202 204 ACCESSOTIES csssssssssssssersrarseseeases 202 Active D Lighting 94 103 163 Active D Lighting bracketing 103 163 Active folder esssesssesessecsesrcssrcssss 152 Add items MY MENU 191 ADL bracketing sss sses 103 163 Adobe RGB ssssssssessesseesssessessesssesse 150 AE bracketing Auto bracketing Set sacs sec havnsnsbacvscesenntesbausaavcastebestuess 103 REA O EE 89 164 AE L AF L button 59 89 164 PD EAE EE AEE 54 59 AF aSSiSt scssssciacesssstsie 31 55 155 197 AF area MOE cccceeseeeeeeees 56 155 A M SWitCH hu eececcsecesesteseeeeeens 18 60 PUG eiiis 98 179 ADGIUIG ouicmndawencunn 80 83 Aperture priority auto 83 Assign AE L AF L button 164 Assign Fn button s s s 163 Attaching the lenS sesssssessssessse 18 Audio Video Cable wu 132 Auto White balance 96 Auto bracketing set 103 162 Auto CN Micstizetreeeiucaniniedntnnns 166 Auto distortion control 150 Auto
4. ADLER A ADL GAA OTN SMO ek 2x OFF 0 0 H 00 ESD OFF Set 1 0 MA button Information display button io 2 Display ISO sensitivity options ISO sensitivity Highlight the current ISO sensitivity in the information display and press 8 A IF a 74 ADL GA 0 0 HA 00 ESD OFF 3 Choose an ISO sensitivity ISO sensitivity Highlight an option and press 6 ISO sensitivity B oo can be set between values roughly equivalent to a ISO 200 and ISO 3200 in steps equivalent to 3 1 3 EV For special situations ISO sensitivity can be lowered below ISO 200 by about 0 3 EV Lo 0 3 equivalent to ISO 160 0 7 EV Lo 0 7 equivalent to ISO 125 or 1 0 EV Lo 1 equivalent to ISO 100 or raised above ISO 3200 by about 0 3 EV Hi 0 3 equivalent to ISO 4000 0 7 EV Hi 0 7 equivalent to ISO 5000 or 1 0 EV Hi 1 equivalent to ISO 6400 Auto and scene modes also offer an AUTO option which allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions AUTO If the mode dial is rotated to P S A or M after AUTO is selected for ISO sensitivity in another mode the ISO sensitivity last selected in P S A or M mode will be restored Hi 0 3 Hi 1 Pictures taken at these settings are more likely to be subject to noise and color distortion Lo 0 3 Lo 1 Use for larger apertures when lighting is bright Contrast is slightly higher than normal in most cases ISO sensitivities of ISO 200 or abov
5. 147 The Shooting Menu Shooting Options To display the shooting menu press MENU and select the 4 shooting menu tab i SHOOTING MENU rep ocene mod Z Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control __ Image quality Image size White balance ISO sensitivity settings Active D Lighting o Manage Picture Control __ Image quality gt Image size White balance ISO sensitivity settings El Active D Lighting MENU button gt SHOOTING MENU Active D Lighting HAT PA Auto distortion control OFF Color space sRGB _ Long exp NR OFF A igh ISO NR NORM E Active folder D5000 Movie settings amp Interval timer shooting OFF The shooting menu contains the following options Option Default Option Scene mode Night landscape 33 Auto distortion Set Picture control Control nee Color space sRGB 150 Manage Picture 111 Long exp NR Off 151 Control High ISO NR Normal 151 Image quality JPEG normal 62 Active folder So 152 Image size 64 ar 640 x 424 3 2 White balance De eer soundon ISO sensitivity TEETE 7 Interval timer n settings shooting Active D Lighting 94 148 ISO Sensitivity Settings MENU button gt shooting menu Adjust ISO sensitivity CO 74 es ISO sensitivity settings Poy SO sensitivity 200 gt ISO sensitivity auto control OFF EE SO Sensitivity Auto Control If Off is chosen for ISO sensitivity auto control inP S A and M EENMTEE modes ISO sensi
6. sessessesesseescseeseens 36 a Pet portrait occ 36 Candlelight 0 csseessecseeseeseeees 37 B BIOSSOM secsessessesseesseeseeseeseessees 37 Autumn colors eesessecseseeseees 37 H Food ssssssessesssssssseesssssssseseesessssseee 37 A Silhouette 0 eeesesesssessseeseees 38 Mi High K y sscsecsscsscesccssessessenees 38 Low key sssesssssssssesereesessssssssssssss 38 P Programmed auto s ssseee se 81 S Shutter priority auto 82 A Aperture priority auto 83 M Manual scessssessssesceesssecseseeeeees 84 flexible program ssseseseees 81 Live VIEW co cc 42 50 WB White balance ccesecseees 96 PRE Preset manual ceseeceeee 99 E Single frame seeseesseeseesee 65 Ty CONTINUOUS eeseessesseeseeseeeeees 65 Self timMer sesceecseeessee 65 67 157 2s Delayed remote 65 67 amp Quick response remote 65 67 a Quiet shutter release 65 Matrix wiceicrtonsiienenaraitenwnetaions 88 Center weighted ssee 88 GJ Spot E E SESEO 88 i AE bracketing sessecsecseees 103 ve White balance bracketing ae H ADL bracketing 103 Flash compensation 92 Exposure compensation 90 MS Information button 8 Information edit button 9 Help Reeareetteren ee meeretcrne enone 13 focus indicator
7. Frame Choose how long each picture will be interval displayed To start the slide show highlight Start in the slide show menu and press 68 The following operations can be performed while the slide show is in progress To Ue Description Skip back skip ahead p Press lt q to return to previous frame to skip to next frame View additional photo info Change photo info displayed 117 Pause resume slide show Exit to playback menu MENU See page 146 for more information Exit to playback mode End show and return to playback mode Pause show Press again to resume Press shutter release button halfway to return to shooting Exit to shooting mode mode A dialog shown at right is displayed when the show ends Select Restart to restart or Exit to return to the playback menu gt Restart 2s Frame interval mw Exit 129 130 Connections This chapter describes how to copy photographs to a computer how to print pictures and how to view them on a television set VIEWING Photographs OMIT c cccccseccssesesscssauesscseescssisserestedess ssoessostelevtssoutes EA LAERE SEEE A AERES 132 Standard DefimitioniPevices rea a A A AA ARAR ARAA 132 Hion Deimtionm DEVICES Yea aa sect eerie int A T ERE 133 Connecting to a COMPULEN 5 ssc ceccsescosceccccesayasecectsceseecuecsctsceseasacectssunchosuvoseacessveaseosse 134 Before Connecting the CaM Faaa a a a E A A E AAA elect 13
8. e Imprint date Print date of recording on all pictures in print order 5 Complete the print order ma Print set DPOF DY Select set Highlight Done and press to complete the print order WT Done Data imprint amp Imprint date V Print Set DPOF To print the current print order when the camera is connected to a PictBridge printer select Print DPOF in the PictBridge menu and follow the steps in Printing Multiple Pictures to modify and print the current order M 139 DPOF date and data imprint options are not supported when printing via direct USB connection to print the date of recording on photographs in the current print order use the PictBridge Time stamp option The Print set DPOF option can not be used if there is not enough space on the memory card to store the print order NEF RAW photographs M 62 can not be selected using this option JPEG copies of NEF RAW images can be created using the NEF RAW processing option in the retouch menu M 184 Print orders may not print correctly if images are deleted using a computer or other device after the print order is created Menu Guide The current menu is displayed by pressing the MENU button to select from the menus listed below press lt This chapter describes the options available in the menus below gt The Playback Menu Managing Imag scssssscsscsssssscsssssscsccssscsscsssssscsssseees 146 O The Shoot
9. q ck p Increase amount of blue Y amber Increase amount of magenta Zoom To zoom in on the image displayed in the monitor press the amp button The histogram will be updated to show data only for the portion of the image displayed in the monitor While the image is zoomed in press the Om t button to toggle back and forth between color balance and zoom When zoom is selected you can zoom in and out with the amp and buttons and scroll the image with the multi selector 179 180 Small Picture MENU button gt gh retouch menu Create a small copy of the selected picture The following sizes are available Option Description mi 640x480 Suited to television playback Lm 320x240 Suited to display on Web pages Lm 160x120 Suitable for e mail The small picture option can be used during full frame playback as described on page 175 The procedure for selecting pictures after choosing Small picture from the retouch menu however differs from that described at the beginning of this section instead of selecting a single photograph and then choosing a picture size the user selects a picture size first and then selects one or more photographs to copy at the selected size as described below Selecting Small picture from the retouch menu displays the menu shown in Step 1 Follow the steps below to create small copies of multiple pictures 1 Select Choose size Highlight Choose size and press P 2 Cho
10. D5000 User s Manual Where to Find It Find what you re looking for from The Table of Contents M vi xi Find items by function or menu name ce The Q amp A Index M ii v Know what you want to do but don t know the function name Find it from the question and answer index The Index M 232 234 Search by key word Error Messages M 221 223 If a warning is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor find the solution here Troubleshooting M 216 220 Camera behaving unexpectedly Find the solution here A For Your Safet Before using the camera for the first time read the safety instructions in For Your Safety Q xii Help Use the camera s on board help feature for help on menu items and other topics See page 13 for details Digitutor Digitutor a series of watch and learn manuals in movie form is available from the following website http www nikondigitutor com index_eng html D9000 Q amp A Index Table of Contents Introduction Basic Photography and Playback Framing Pictures in the Monitor Live View Ed Recording and Viewing Movies O More on Photography All Modes P S A and M Modes B More on Playback Connections Ea The Playback Menu fe The Shooting Menu Custom Settings The Setup Menu The Retouch Menu Recent Settings iiz My Menu Technical Notes B B B u A A A oo CO 11 190 Q amp A Index Find what you re looking for
11. Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC to AC inverters Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations CD ROMs CD ROMs containing software or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment Playing CD ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment XIV Notices e No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without Nikon s prior written permission e Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice Notices for Customers in the U S A e Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product e While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area address provided separately Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interfer
12. Press A or W to highlight an option then press gt to select A M appears next to selected items to deselect highlight and press To return to the Custom Settings menu highlight Done and press note that at least one option must be on gt d7 Live view display options Done Show indicators Ti M Hide indicators pSet M Framing grid M Show shooting info d T CA 161 e Bracketing Flash e1 Flash Cntrl for Built in Flash MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose the flash mode for the built in flash in P S A and M modes Option Description TIL TTL Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions Ws Manual Choose a flash level between Full and 1 32 32 of full power At full power the built in flash has a Guide Number of 18 59 m ft ISO 200 20 C 68 F Manual A icon blinks in the viewfinder and information display when Manual is selected and the flash is raised The SB 400 When an optional SB 400 flash unit is attached and turned on By e1 Optional flash Custom Setting e1 changes to Optional flash allowing the flash r control mode for the SB 400 to be selected from TTL and Manual ETL M Manual Flash Control The following types of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is used in combination with the built in flash or optional SB 900 SB 800 SB 600 or SB 400 flash units M 70 198 e i TTL Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR Flash
13. VEST E S PAE A A E EA E A SE I E 16 Charge the Battol V sessami ER R 16 Insert the Battery srsensesssinonenisiniira ninna A ots smanaeneante 17 Ata ma LON ee an A E S eta 18 Ba SN n E EO eeteaseroness 20 mser a Memory Card sernir A ee aera tn ee nT 22 Format the Memory Card ss sesessssessseesssessseessseesseesseeosseeosseesseessseeosseosserosseesseeossesoserosseesseess 23 ACjUSt VIEWFINGEr FOCUS cssessssssssssssecssscsesscsesssscsssscsecsssucsesscsessssucsesscseeassucsecsssecaseseseeees 25 Basic Photography and Playback 27 Point and Shoot Photography 9 and MOdeS scssesssesssessesssesseessesseesseessesssee 28 Step 1 TUN the Camera ON cesesssssssesssscscscscsesscsesessssesescsesseesesesseseseacsesesescssseseseeeeees 28 Step 2 Select or MOE waiccccccsscsssssssssssssssssssesssessssssesssssssssssessesssessssssssssssssesssessesssessses 30 Step 3 Frame the Photograph cessssesssssssssssecscsssecsssssscsssscsesecsssesscsesecsssesecsesecssseeseeees 30 OPA OG US n TAE A E neces case ister ener 31 SS INO OL e rs eae ati wee tones nrc aes Ae eo ene 32 Creative Photography Scene Modes csssssssssscssssssssssssecsssssesscssssssssssesessssssessssssesees 33 Cs POU AU ce are cee cance accede N cee 34 Dela e ac ce ee a en ee nn eres 34 Aa Gl Co renee reat A E EE TA O AAE A ree hance N 34 BGS 016 gi ten EE E AAA ee Vo Tee E 34 Pe I o A A A N ses cet eases secs tess N E anes renee 35 I CAE
14. eesesessesssssssessssecseess 62 L L Image SIZE cos cocssscassccssieareiencestesnes 64 Landscape Set Picture Control 107 LANQUAGE scscessssrsssseseerers 20 169 ce lt arene neem cnn re eee Terre 64 ED eneee ee rer tr ee 166 LCD bDrigGhtneS ccsssecscseeseeeeees 166 LENS te teeteeces be cesteteeeeee ees 18 19 194 LENS Cay a aknuicicuumancnnnnin 18 LENS FOCUS ring ssessessessseseeseseeeeees 18 LENS MOUMNL ccssssesesesserees 3 18 61 Lens VR SWItCH ccsssesssecsecssssseees 18 LIVE VIQW ccscssssossseecrerees 41 49 155 Live view AUTOFOCUS csecseeees 155 Live view display options 161 Lo SENSITIVITY eseeseseeeeees 74 75 Lock mirror up for cleaning 208 Long exp NE scscsszcccoccscezssscceteccescess 151 Long time exposure with remote LOINIE LE APEE E S 86 M M Image size ss sssessssesssessssesseerss 64 Magenta ssseseessesssesssessesseessee 98 179 Manage Picture Control 111 MANIA ccceiuienasrenmnareanse 60 84 Manual FOCUS ececseeseeseesees 47 60 DMI esos ace etter cece 88 Maximum aperture scscceeeeees 61 Maximum sensitivity 149 MCI isizenssacereeansimtuneaaiedsnnes 64 Memory buffer 31 66 Memory card uu 22 203 215 Memory card capacity 215 WOLEMING siccice tiie staat 88 Minimum aperture 19 80 Minimum shutter speed 149 IV MIE OM fe tecaratesctaceectas ee iteetecnete 3
15. ssssssssesssssssssssssssssssssessssesssssssessssssseasssessenesees 146 Plav DaCk FOIdET spairn ire O OOOO TEOR 146 DRY MOG na E EE 146 P OE REN rer E ES EE ere eee 147 POO E a E TEA E EE E 147 EE The Shooting Menu Shooting Options c scsscecsecsssessessscessessssessssssseesssessesesesacsseseeaeses 148 ISO Sensitivity Settings ieies naea aaaea ea 149 Auto Distortion Control sjossscasssssocacoussosvasnessaavaicosnconsveanenneutsutesdveonemnassancossnvssnosovteotoosnienes 150 OO n CS ana E 150 ODOT D p eaa 151 MOME O NIR a E A O E 151 Active Folder serenana RE E ENE EAT EREE ETs 152 Custom Settings Fine Tuning Camera Settings c ssssecsecsesssssssessessesessssssssssessessessessesseaees 153 R Reset Custom Settings c seccesssessesssessessssssessesssssessecsscesessecsnessecsseesessecssceseesseeneeses 154 hs PATE OVS a AE E E A EO EO 155 al AF arca MOOC cesena NOE 155 a2 Built in AF assist Illuminator ssseesssesssseesseesssessseessseesseesnsesssseesseeoseeosseeossersseesss 155 a3 Live View AUTOFOCUS esssesssseeesssesssseesssseesssseeosseeesseerosseeossseeossseeoseerosseeonsserssssresssee 155 A4 Rangefinder cssssscsessssecsessssecsssecsssscsecsssecsecsssucscscsucsssucsecsesucaeescsucscsucsssncseesssncseesees 156 DEDO A oe E E E E E EE 156 D1 EV Steps for Exposure Gia th sccscsssasesceassinssteveisesiarsin voresnnuenseausieduainiaioositnseceinueiaries 156 C Timers AE LOCK pects occ vac in nE
16. to skip the remaining steps and use the image last selected for preset white balance select This image 4 Choose a folder Highlight the folder containing the source image and press P 5 Highlight the source image To view the highlighted image full frame press and hold the amp button 6 Copy white balance Press k to set preset white balance to the white balance value for the highlighted photograph 102 Gy White balance S s AUTO Auto m Incandescent x Fluorescent _ X Direct sunlight Flash Cloudy fy Shade 2i PRE Preset manual gt MENU button E White balance s Preset manual A lt e V A lt x This image V Select image gt A lt gt V White balance Select image n Hi GA i Pi e 5 6 Med 7 Desens Vv Zoom ORDOK I Bracketing Bracketing automatically varies exposure Active D Lighting or white balance slightly with each shot bracketing the current value Choose in situations in which it is difficult to set exposure Active D Lighting or white balance and there is not time to check results and adjust settings with each shot or to experiment with different settings for the same subject a Bracketing flash e d7 Live view display options j Flash cntrl for built in flash TTL y AE 1 Choosea bracketing option Press the MENU button to display the menus highlight Custom Setting e2 Auto bracketing set and press P
17. Aah NIKON 5000 12 BED Protect status crnu 125 BR Retouch indicator cssssssssssseseensesee 175 White balance se sessessesssessessessessessessesessesses 96 Color t MPeratuUre ccccscecereceeseeeeseeees 97 White balance fine tuning ececee 98 Preset MANUAL eessessessesessessessessesssssesessessee 99 7 Color Sp CE nee aior 150 BY Picture Cont olsoni 106 Quick adj St rassaa 109 k Original Picture Control sssssssssssssssesessss 112 Sal DEN ING iecsssudaccniiennseiminniatas 109 Bey CONUS E 109 BD Bint eS Senai 109 Satura OW ransana 109 Filter effects sesssssesesesssssssseseseerrsrsssssssseses 109 FHS E AN T EE ETA 109 ia TINING aa ctr ee 109 P Camera name EJ Frame number total number of images 1 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode M 146 2 Standard Vivid Portrait and Landscape Picture Controls only 3 Neutral Monochrome and custom Picture Controls 4 Not displayed with monochrome Picture Controls 5 Monochrome Picture Controls only BE Shooting Data Page 3 1 2 eae r 3 r NOISE REDUC HI_1SO NORM p 4 ACT D LIGHT NORMAL C 5 RETOUCH CYANOTYPE TRIM 6 SPRING HAS COME SP RING HAS COME 3636 NI KON D5000 i BOE Proiect stat eanan 125 JE Retouch indicator 175 High ISO NR sssessseesssesssessssersseesseeosseeosseesseesss 151 k Long exposure NR sessessesssessesssessessesseesses 151 Active D Lighting
18. Clear jam and select Continue See printer manual for more information 22 146 175 184 223 Specifications EE Nikon D5000 Digital Camera Type Type Single lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount with AF contacts Effective pictureangle Approx 1 5 x lens focal length Nikon DX format Effective pixels Effective pixels 12 3 million Image sensor Image sensor 23 6 X 15 8 mm CMOS sensor Total pixels 12 9 million Dust reduction System Image sensor cleaning Image Dust Off reference data optional Capture NX 2 software required Storage Image size pixels e 4 288 x 2 848 L e 3 216 x 2 136 M e 2 144 x 1 424 S File format e NEF RAW e JPEG JPEG Baseline compliant with fine approx 1 4 normal approx 1 8 or basic approx 1 16 compression e NEF RAW JPEG Single photograph recorded in both NEF RAW and JPEG formats Picture Control System Can be selected from Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape storage for additional custom Picture Controls Media SD Secure Digital memory cards SDHC compliant File system DCF Design Rule for Camera File System 2 0 DPOF Digital Print Order Format Exif 2 21 Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras PictBridge Viewfinder Viewfinder Eye level pentamirror single lens reflex viewfinder Frame coverage Approx 95 horizontal and 95 vertical Magnification Approx 0 78 x 50mm
19. Flash Color Information Communication supported with built in flash and all CLS compatible flash units Sync terminal AS 15 sync terminal adapter available separately White balance White balance Auto TTL white balance with main image sensor and 420 segment RGB sensor 12 manual modes with fine tuning preset white balance white balance bracketing Live view AF modes Face priority wide area normal area subject tracking Autofocus Contrast detect AF anywhere in frame camera selects focus point automatically when face priority AF or subject tracking is selected Movie Image size pixels e 1 280 x 720 24 fps e 640 x 424 24 fps e 320 x 216 24 fps File format AVI Compression Motion JPEG Monitor Monitor 2 7 in approx 230k dot vari angle TFT LCD with 100 frame coverage and brightness adjustment Playback Playback Full frame and thumbnail 4 9 or 72 images or calendar playback with playback zoom movie playback stop motion movie playback slide show histogram display highlights auto image rotation and image comment up to 36 characters Interface USB Hi Speed USB Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL images can be displayed on external device while camera monitor is on HDMI output Type C HDMI connector camera monitor turns off when HDMI cable is connected Accessory terminal Remote cord MC DC2 available separately GPS unit GP 1 available separately Supported languages Su
20. _ 1 Assign Fn button 0 Assign AE L AF L button 43 Reverse dial rotation OFF f4 No memory card LOCK EJ lt 5 Reverse indicators 0 MENU button Highlight one of the following options and fa e2 Auto bracketing set press QW f ca WB WB bracketing ADL bracketing a Option Description AE AE bracketing Vary exposure over a series of three photographs WB Each time the shutter is released the camera creates three images WB bracketing each with a different white balance Not available at image quality settings that include NEF RAW ADL Take one photograph with Active D Lighting off the other at the Eh bracketing current setting for Active D Lighting Exposure Bracketing The camera modifies exposure by varying shutter speed and aperture mode P aperture mode or shutter speed modes A and M If On is selected for ISO sensitivity auto control M 149 in modes P S and A the camera will automatically vary ISO sensitivity for optimum exposure when the limits of the camera exposure system are exceeded In mode M shutter speed will only be changed after the camera has adjusted ISO sensitivity 103 2 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the iB button Press the amp button to place the cursor in the information display ADL GRA 0 0 HA 0 0 EXSD OFF Set MA button Information
21. avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected 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 To remove fingerprints and other stains from the lens apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully See The Low Pass Filter N 206 208 for information on cleaning the low pass filter Lens contacts Keep the lens contacts clean Do not touch the shutter curtain The shutter curtain is extremely thin and easily damaged Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the curtain poke it with cleaning tools or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower These actions could scratch deform or tear the curtain 210 Storage To prevent mold or mildew store the camera in a dry well ventilated area If the product will not be used for an extended period remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant Do not however store the camera case in a plastic bag as this may cause the material to deter
22. e Attach comment Select this option to attach the comment to all BQUEEmmE subsequent photographs Attach comment can be turned P on and off by highlighting it and pressing gt Done f s Input comment M Attach comment 169 Auto Image Rotation MENU button gt 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 ViewNxX or Capture NX 2 available separately Q 202 The following orientations are recorded f JEF erT Lp b l i E hh Landscape wide orientation Camera rotated 90 clockwise Camera rotated 90 counterclockwise OOO Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected Choose this option when panning or taking photographs with the lens pointing up or down Auto Image Rotation In continuous release mode M 65 the orientation recorded for the first shot applies to all photographs in the same burst even if camera orientation is changed during shooting Rotate Tall To automatically rotate tall portrait orientation photographs for display during playback select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu M 147 170 Image Dust off Ref Photo MENU button gt Y 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 I
23. e Thumbnail list Highlight picture Delete ee photo s Change protect status of highlighted photo Date list Delete all pictures taken on selected date lt Thumbnail list Delete highlighted picture M 126 See page 125 for more information Return to shooting y Monitor will turn off Photographs can be taken mode g y immediately Display menus MENU See page 145 for more information 123 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Press the amp button to zoom in on the image displayed in full frame playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail or calendar playback The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect To Ue Description Press amp to zoom in to maximum of approximately 27 x large images Zoom in or out Q amp Q 20 x medium images or 13 x small images Press 91 to zoom out While photo is Zoomed in use multi selector to view areas of image not visible in SS monitor Keep multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to other areas of frame Navigation window is displayed when zoom ratio is altered area currently visible in monitor is indicated by yellow border View other areas of image Faces up to 10 detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in navigation window Press and rotate command dial to scroll display to faces without changing zoom ratio Select faces View other ey images Cancel zoom Cancel zoom and return to fu
24. nom Selected Delete selected pictures Select date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date ALL All Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback CO 146 EE Selected Deleting Selected Photographs 1 Select Delete m LEN To display the menus press the MENU button Z Playback folder osoo R Displ d Highlight Delete in the playback menu and 3 y TEN ON l A Rotate tall OFF press gt Slide show Print set DPOF A 2 Choose Selected r Highlight Selected and press gt so Som Selected ca DATE Select date 3 Highlight a picture Use the multi selector to highlight a picture to view the highlighted picture full screen 3 aN oS press and hold the amp button ee ey ey eee CT RY aa COVA 0O 4 py Delete Selected ed 2 ear lt a AE 4 i 4 Select the highlighted picture Press the 9 amp 2 button to select the highlighted picture Selected pictures are marked by a Ticon Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select additional pictures to deselect a Oe 5 6 MBIA 7 8 HOTA QJ CHN CIT 1O 4 picture highlight it and press Qa Qn Suen 5 Press to complete the operation we Selected A confirmation dialog will be displayed A Delete 3 images highlight Yes and press 127 128 EE Select Date Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date 1 Choose Select Date a Delete In the delete menu highlight Select date gt and press gt a
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26. sRGB is recommended when taking photographs that will be printed without modification or viewed in applications that do not support color management or when taking photographs that will be printed with ExifPrint the direct printing option on some household printers or kiosk printing or other commercial print services Adobe RGB photographs can also be printed using these options but colors will not be as vivid JPEG photographs taken in the Adobe RGB color space are DCF compliant applications and printers that support DCF will select the correct color space automatically If the application or device does not support DCF select the appropriate color space manually For more information see the documentation provided with the application or device Nikon Software ViewNxX supplied and Capture NX 2 available separately automatically select the correct color space when opening photographs created with this camera 150 Long Exp NR MENU button gt shooting menu If On is selected photographs taken at shutter speeds slower PETIN than 8 s will be processed to reduce noise The time required for processing is roughly equal to the current shutter speed during processing sah ar will blink in the viewfinder and photographs can not be taken In continuous release mode frame rates will slow and the capacity of the memory buffer will drop Noise reduction will not be performed if the camera is turned off before processing is
27. until the button is pressed a second time or the exposure meters turn off The AE L AF L button initiates autofocus The shutter release button can not be used to focus f3 Reverse Dial Rotation MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose Yes to reverse the direction of the command dial E 3 Reverse dial rotation AF ON f4 No Memory Card MENU button gt Custom Settings 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 Note that when photographs are being captured to a computer using Camera Control Pro 2 available separately photographs are not recorded to the camera memory card and the shutter will be enabled regardless of the setting chosen for this option f5 Reverse Indicators MENU button gt Custom Settings menu At the default setting Of annita 0 the exposure GS 5 Reverse indicators indicators in the viewfinder and information display are displayed with positive values on the left and negative values on the right Select nafannc 0 to display negative values on the left and positive values on the right 164 T The Setup Menu Camera Setup To display the setup menu press MENU and select the setup menu tab S
28. 150 RGB HiStOQra csscscsesscesseseeeees 118 Rotate Tall cumauiuiennusmmants 147 S S IMAGE SiZe s ssssesssesssessseesssesssess 64 Self tiMET sssseesesssseerssseee 65 67 157 Self timer Gelay cecsessesseseseees 157 SONSIIVILY 264 ceiescusernca 74 149 SHEP lied EEEE AEE 178 Set Picture CONtrOl sess 108 Setup MEenU sseesseessessesssesseessesseesse 165 Shade White balance 96 Shooting data 119 120 SHOOTING MENU c ecsscsesecseeecseens 148 Shutter priority AUTO eee 82 Shutter release button 32 58 89 156 Shutter release button AE L 156 Side by side comparison 189 Single point AF area mode 57 Single frame Release mode 65 Single servo AF essssessessesesssseesees 54 SZO iiaii aeieccaksceeeecaats 51 64 Skylight Filter effects 178 Slide SNOW sicsiticzescuccescstvncatnnssccsztccs 129 SOW SYNC pisii 72 Small scvees icin neattencsaetretcece i ueedeemowted 64 Small Picture ceesesesseseseeeeees 180 Soft Filter effects esses 179 Sound Movie settings 51 Speedlight cesessesesssesssecsseecseees 198 SPOL aeee a E 88 SRGB iison 150 Standard Set Picture Control 107 Standard i TTL fill flash for digital SUR a EE EE 162 Start printing PictBridge 138 141 STOP MOTION MOVIE sceceeee 187 Straighten ws icinsneanowendmoncwats 185 Subject tracking s ssseesssseessseesesse 43 T Te
29. 2 Highlight a date Press A or W to highlight a date i ciit704ya000 Y 18 04 2009 Confirm To view the pictures taken on the highlighted date press 9 amp 3 Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures or press amp to view the current picture full screen Press 9 to return to the date list py Select date 15 04 2009 Bas laced By Alaa DoD E Back Zoom OkSet Qa button 3 Select the highlighted date ma Select date Press to select all pictures taken on the DG 16 04 2009 highlighted date Selected dates are marked 4 E 18 04 2009 with a M icon Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select z additional dates to deselect a date C Confirm highlight it and press gt 4 Press to complete the operation wa Select date A confirmation dialog will be displayed ge highlight Yes and press 8 ROR T Yes No 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 m 146 To display the slide show menu press the MENU button and select Slide show in the playback menu ma PLAYBACKMENU e Delete Playback folder D5000 Display mode _ Image review ON 4 Rotate tall OFF Slide show Print set DPOF MENU button The slide show menu contains the following ws Slide show my Start options y a interval Option Description Pause Start Start slide show
30. 208 Monitor sas cece cscvastsresese 7 42 116 166 Monochrome Filter effects 178 Monochrome Set Picture Control 107 MOUNTING INdOX cssecsesseseseeeeeees 18 Movie SCTLINGS scscsssscssessessneeees 51 MOVIES cnunucumininmamannanan 50 MY MENU Qu eecesecseeseeeeseeeeeees 190 N NEF anions nan 62 NEF RAW cccscsessesseees 62 134 184 NEF RAW processing 0 184 Neutral Set Picture Control 107 Nikon Transfer cesseceeeees 134 135 NO memory card uu eeessesseeseeeee 164 Noise reduction ccsesecseseeseeeeees 151 Non CPU lens esssssessesssessssesssesss 195 Normal aF a eesesesesesseseeseseseeees 43 Number of ShOts cscccssesseseeees 157 0 Optional flash ssesesseeseeeee 162 Overview Cat cccesesscseseseseees 121 P Page size PictBridge 137 141 Perspective CONTIOL csceseeee 186 233 234 Photo info wee eseseseseseeeeeee 117 146 PICIBHOGG accdsnnnecnen 136 230 Picture ANGIE esessesseceseeseseesees 197 Picture Controls 106 108 PAY OGEK sieeecsetnroctesteieetnesteenss 39 116 Playback foldet cssssssssscsssseeeees 146 Playback information 117 146 Playback MENU ssssecseeseeseenees 146 Playback ZOOM ssssscesseeceeeeesees 124 Portrait Set Picture Control 107 Preset manual White balance 96 99 Press the shutter release button all the Way down esessessseneeees 32 Press the shutter
31. 3c ce ISO as I als 125 55 EEE gt i io Exposure meters on Exposure meters off The length of time before the exposure meters turn off automatically can be adjusted using Custom Setting c2 Auto off timers M 157 Image Sensor Cleaning At default settings the camera vibrates the low pass filter covering the image sensor to remove dust when the camera is turned on or off 29 Step 2 Select a or Mode To shoot where use of a flash is prohibited Mode dial photograph infants or capture natural lighting under kS low light conditions rotate the mode dial to AUTO Otherwise rotate the mode dial to a AUTO a mode Step 3 Frame the Photograph 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 Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep your upper body stable Hold the camera as shown at right when framing photographs in portrait tall orientation In mode shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor use of a tripod is recommended 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 30 Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame or zoom out to increas
32. A E AA I ARA AE 36 E E Re ey ae eee E E E A T E E E E E A T E T 36 i DUS k DA A E A A A E EA A A AAE 36 APOPO E a A A E A 36 aC Ei chinese a a a S A E E a A LOD 37 A BIOS ONN ae E E E A A NE O E LO 37 E AUCUNE OSOS a scutes E A E A E ener 37 If 0016 bree E A A E E E A T ert crane rec 37 EA A T E E E E T E ne Met are 38 MIN KEV a A rive manera E E al a Sena A tater cient oe 38 EOWK SY A A E octane tg baie ese E A tance te meh ente mena h are eatLe ate 38 Basic Play backer cccteces cc E E EETA E EE E EE OA 39 Deleting Unwanted Photographs eena e A Aa A A RAE R 40 27 Point and Shoot Photography amp and amp Modes This section describes how to take photographs in auto mode an automatic point and shoot mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions and in which the flash will fire automatically if the subject is poorly lit To take photographs with the flash off while leaving the camera in control of other settings rotate the mode dial to to select auto flash off mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 Turn the camera on Power switch Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on After a brief pause while the camera cleans the image sensor the information display will appear in the monitor 2 Check the battery level Check the battery level in the information display or the viewfinder if the monitor is off press the iM button to view the informa
33. Cancel Exit without making further changes 7 Save the movie Ed Create movie The menu shown at right will be displayed oo highlight Save and press to save the movie To _ Frame rate preview the movie select Preview The movie Edit can be paused rewound or fast forwarded during the preview To choose a new frame rate select Frame rate to edit the movie as described in Step 6 select Edit Y Stop motion Movies Stop motion movies can not include cropped copies small copies or images created with other devices Viewing Stop motion Movies Stop motion movies are marked with a icon in full frame playback To view a stop motion movie display it in full frame playback and press 68 Stop motion files are named as described on page 63 Side by Side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs This option is only available if the button is pressed to display the retouch menu when a copy or original is played back full frame EE Making a Side by Side Comparison 1 Selecta picture Select a retouched copy shown by a gh icon ora photograph that has been retouched in full frame playback and press ZADY 100D5000 CSC_0013 JP NORMAL 15 04 2009 10 02 27 4288x2848 2 Select Side by side comparison Highlight Side by side comparison in the kat retouch menu and press 6 y Al Perspective control m0 Side by side comparison al a EE 3 Compare the copy with the origi
34. Histogram RGB channel In all histograms horizontal axis gives pixel brightness vertical axis number of pixels IJ Histogram red channel Histogram green channel IFJ Histogram blue channel IJ Frame number total number of images Displayed only if RGB histogram is selected for Display mode 2 146 Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed press amp Use the amp and amp buttons to zoom in and out and scroll the image with the multi selector The histogram will be updated to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the monitor 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 aie k 5 P Eya gt z a z an A A E Tia Ta eig aj ae eee i Increasing exposure compensation shifts the distribution of tones to the right while decreasing exposure compensation shifts the distribution to the left Histograms can provide a rough idea of overall exposure when bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to see photographs in the monitor 118 BE Highlights 1 2 i otec G5 00 eae annee
35. Lock mirror up for cleaning The message shown at right will be displayed in the monitor To restore normal operation without inspecting W im the mirror lifts and shutter opens the low pass filter turn the camera off EM To lower mirror turn camera off 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 low pass filter 6 Examine the low pass filter Holding the camera so that light falls on the low pass filter examine the filter for dust or lint If no foreign objects are present proceed to Step 8 7 Clean the filter Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a blower Do not use a blower brush as the bristles could damage the filter Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon authorized service personnel Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter 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 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 e Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source while the mirror is raised e If the battery runs low while the mirror is raised a
36. NORUAL T button Delete To delete selected images 1 127 all images taken on a selected date M 128 or all images in the current playback folder M 146 use the Delete option in the playback menu Framing Pictures in the Monitor Live View This chapter describes how to frame pictures in the monitor using live view Framing Photographs in the MOnitor ssccssssssscsssscsssssssscssscssescssscssssssscsssssenes 42 42 Framing Photographs in the Monitor Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view 1 Press the button The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder button DY 2 N NORM CE A E JOOS 6 a D avAUTO 1 0 Item Description WO 30 33 1 Shooting mode The mode currently selected with the mode dial 30 2 No movie icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded 50 3 Time remaining 5 Focus point The amount of time remaining before live view ends automatically Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less Live view autofocus The current autofocus mode 43 The current focus point The display varies with the option selected for autofocus mode M 43 6 ae recoramg Indicates whether sound is being recorded with movies 51 indicator Time remaining PERES D modemo The recording time
37. Not available when Active D Lighting A 94 is on reset if s101 u0 31N D1q IlL syu wyzsnfpe jenuew Active D Lighting is activated after value is changed Control the vividness of colors Select A to adjust saturation automatically according to the type of scene or choose from values between 3 and 3 lower values reduce saturation and higher values increase it te Choose negative values to a minimum of 3 to make reds more purple blues more green and greens more yellow positive values up to 3 to make reds more orange greens more blue and blues more purple sjuawsn pe jenuey Filter Simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs Choose effects from OFF the default setting yellow orange red and green 1 110 Choose the tint used in monochrome photographs from B amp W black and Toning white Sepia Cyanotype blue tinted monochrome Red Yellow Green Blue Green Blue Purple Blue Red Purple 1 110 5 5 3 5 A gt 3 D ea 3 5 A gt 3 D gt lt A Auto Results for auto contrast and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in s uawjsnipe jenuew the frame 109 The Picture Control Grid Pressing the amp button in Step 3 displays a Picture Control grid showing the contrast and saturation for the selected Picture Control in relation to the other Picture Controls
38. ONY AN aan EE A ete ate ee 35 Night Landscape ususnicnnenoneni 35 vi Table of Contents A At ACO OM E A BAIN NON tes feaa cats cate cdete dp Suc susade E eneeeeotesteaease stented 7 go 6 oo erent ne E A ere eee ee eee DUSK DAWN essessessessessssssssecsncsscsscescsncescssessssascssssucsucsucsucsucsuceucsucsuceucsaceseeaceassaeesesaeeasesees APOPO Cc ee nc en ne ne eevee ae oem ee eee eee e 90 5 decree an eee pene ene CT oer Ente ee TE eon em err een VOSS ON a a Pr E A E AUTIN COONS in A erg areeeatenine MEOD a E A E E sEsN Pela eS AA E TT MRO E Yorn n N T AA LOW E eE E E NEA L u E Ce AAA E EE AE A aes Deleting Unwanted PAotograpn ccssssssssessesssscsssecsssssscsssscsssecsssesscsssessssecscseseessseess Framing Pictures in the Monitor Live View 41 Framing Photographs in the Monitor essssesesecscseesesesssscscscscsesessescsessseseseesesesesesees 42 Recording and Viewing Movies 49 Recording MOVIS sssrini panaan E EEE avis cstadans a 50 VIEWING MOVIE S niies a E T E EE E 52 More on Photography All Modes 53 FOCU E A E O E ENEA A 54 Focus Mod men a E A 54 ARa A MOU E E T 56 FOCUS Point SelectiONserussssmeiensr anni 58 Poca LOE aoa ap source E E E E 58 Mantal FOGUS ao stecssccecs sa racernscraccsustersasceasacuneennscsst sien E en 60 Image Quality and SIZES a ctancssascsscascesezssncact craseoerestscacectsecncsnensantdentraasdntertarennianneanniaucs 62 mage QUAN EY
39. Ready the camera Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable level surface To prevent loss of power before the exposure is complete use a fully charged EN EL9a battery or an optional EH 5a AC adapter and EP 5 power connector Note that noise may be present in long exposures before shooting choose On for the Long exp NR option in the shooting menu M 148 If you are using an optional remote cord attach it to the camera 2 Rotate the mode dial to M Mode dial 3 Choose a shutter speed Rotate the command dial until Bulb u amp amp appears in the viewfinder or information display For a shutter speed of Time select delayed remote or quick response remote mode after choosing the Command dial m shutter speed M 65 b m Minh Dal 86 4 Open the shutter Bulb After focusing press the shutter release button on the camera or remote cord all the way down Keep the shutter release button pressed until the exposure is complete If you are using a remote cord see the manual provided with the product for more information Time Press the shutter release button on the remote control all the way down The shutter will open immediately quick response remote or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed delayed remote and remain open until the button is pressed a second time 5 Close the shutter Bulb Take your finger off the shutter release button Time Press the shu
40. States and or other countries The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association PictBridge and the SDHC logo are trademarks HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders 230 Battery Life The number of shots that can be taken with fully charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery temperature and how the camera is used Sample figures for EN EL9a 1080 mAh batteries are given below e Single frame release mode CIPA standard Approximately 510 shots e Continuous release mode Nikon standard 2 Approximately 2900 shots 1 Measured at 23 C 73 4 F 2 C 3 6 F with an AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G VR lens under the following test conditions lens cycled from infinity to minimum range and one photograph taken at default settings once every 30 s after photograph is taken monitor is turned on for 4 s tester waits for exposure meters to turn off after monitor is turned off flash fired at full power once every other shot Live view not used 2 Measured at 20 C 68 F with an AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55 mm f 3 5 5 6G VR lens under the following test conditions continuous release mode focus mode set to AF C image quality set to JPEG basic image size set to M
41. a picture selection B Pom 5 dialog listing only NEF RAW images created lt p E Perspective control with this camera V E Stop motion movie Selecta photograph E NEF RAW processing Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph to view the highlighted photograph full frame press and hold the amp button Press to select OL the highlighted photograph and proceed to the y DPS next step Adjust NEF RAW processing settings Choose image quality M 62 image size M 64 white balance Q 96 exposure compensation M 90 and a Picture Control M 106 for the JPEG copy Color space M 150 and high ISO noise reduction M 151 are set to the values currently selected in shooting mode Note that white balance is not available with pictures created with image overlay and that exposure compensation increments differ from those used in shooting mode NEF RAW processing Image quality nom gt Mage quality Image size White balance Exposure compensation Picture Control Copy the photograph Highlight EXE and press to create a JPEG copy of the selected photograph The resulting image will be displayed full frame in the monitor To exit without copying the photograph press the 10005000 TAR IPG ORM MENU button Quick Retouch MENU button gt gh retouch menu Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast Quick retouch D Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or
42. a selected date e Print DPOF Print an existing print order created with the Print set DPOF option in the playback menu M 146 The current print order will be displayed in Step 3 To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card select Index print See page 142 for more information 139 3 Select pictures or choose a date If you chose Print select or Print DPOF in Step 2 use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card To display the current picture full screen press and hold the amp button To select the current picture for printing press the 8 button and press A The picture will be marked with a amp icon and the number of prints will be set to 1 Keeping the 9 button pressed press A or F to specify the number of prints up to 99 to deselect the picture press V when the number of prints is 1 Continue until all the desired pictures have been selected m Selecting Photographs for Printing NEF RAW photographs M 62 can not be selected for printing JPEG copies of NEF RAW images can be created using the NEF RAW processing option in the retouch menu M 184 If you chose Select date in Step 2 press A or V to highlight a date and press to toggle the highlighted date on or off To view the pictures taken on the selected date press Qa Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures or press and hold amp to view the current picture full sc
43. an extended period return the monitor to the storage position remove the battery and store the battery 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 Do not store your camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that e are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60 e are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields such as televisions or radios e are exposed to temperatures above 50 C 122 F or below 10 C 14 F Cleaning Use a blower to remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After Camera using the camera at the beach or seaside wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly body dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly Important Dust or other foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not covered under warranty These glass elements are easily damaged Remove dust and lint with a blower If using an aerosol blower keep the can vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid To remove fingerprints and other stains apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and clean with care Remove dust and lint with a blower When removing fingerprints and other stains Monitor wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather Do not apply pressure as this could result in damage or malfunction Lens mirror and viewfinder Do not use alcohol thinner or
44. area See the following URL for contact information http imaging nikon com Introduction This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera including the names of camera parts how to use the camera menus and how to ready the camera for use COVE RVI GWE areca a eee meena aaah a E A cat chs a N a acetates E nace ve 2 Getting to KNOW TNE Game las iccssccccosseeccsnccrsercesuacasarcocstosaseccusecdcucceseastecussvereccsncerseceee 3 WTAE Cae ha BOY oiea e A A E trees taster vist E A A A 3 TheModeMial ea aaa aa e a A ocr tea A E E A E E 5 PheEViewhiNden eea a E E A E E E AAA A E N O E AN 6 EREMOMIEOT eerste eee et eit A end A A A a E 7 Thel ormat on DiS Play an a a A A A A AA 8 EReComnand Dials scm scarce eens E ere eens E O ee eee 10 TYE PO WET SWIC e ae a sash ssatacr tas A E E A 12 Camera Menusa aee e a a e E aae a a eevee a e Ea eE eres 13 Usmo Camera Menis aaea a E E E E A acy AAE REEERE EAN 14 ES E E E E E E T ET 16 Chargethe BAREV A ren e E A E A ON ey erees 16 Hsen the pate E E E E EE A O acess rua RE 17 Atta CAE ENS a E A RARE A A A A S 18 Basie Se UD Te aa a AE AA E A E SS 20 serta Memory Caller oa a a A E AE A A A aT 22 Formatthe Memory arana A a A a A 23 Adjust VieWwiInadEr FOCUS ea e A E A A A rs 25 Overview Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single lens reflex SLR digital camera To get the most from your camera please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where t
45. assigned automatically to the name of the existing Picture Control This name can be edited to create anew name of up to 19 characters as described on page 152 The new Picture Control will appear in the Picture Control list Manage Picture Control gt Rename Custom Picture Controls can be renamed at any time using the Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu Manage Picture Control gt Delete The Delete option in the Manage Picture Control menu can be used to delete selected custom Picture Controls when they are no longer needed Custom Picture Controls The edit display for custom Picture Controls contains the same options as the original preset Picture Control on which it is based The original control is shown by an icon in the top right corner of the display Rename ISESI CO Pt 0123456789 lt gt 2 ABCDEFGHIJKL Keyboard area WNOPQRSTUVWXYZI Name area Cursor Input OKOK es Set Picture Control 2D Standard yy ENL Neutral Y EVI Vivid __ EMC Monochrome PT Portrait TALS Landscape act VIVID 02 OK Grid Adiust es Manage Picture Control a Y Save edit 7 Delete Load save Manage Picture Control e Save edit Rename Delete b Load save Original Picture Control icon Sharpening Y Contrast E Brightness amp Saturation Hue 2 Gid CQHOK WWReset Sharing Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Uti
46. backlit subjects Press A or W to choose the amount of enhancement The effect can be previewed in the edit display Press to copy the cancel Zoom _ Wsave photograph Straighten MENU button gt gh retouch menu Create a straightened copy of the selected image Press to rotate the image clockwise by up to five degrees in increments of approximately 0 25 degrees lt q to rotate it counterclockwise note that edges of the image will be trimmed to create a square copy Press k to copy the photograph or press gt to exit to Ra playback without creating a copy Distortion Control MENU button gt g i 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 150 Press to reduce barrel distortion lt to reduce pin cushion distortion note that greater amounts of distortion control result in more of the edges being cropped out Press 4 to copy the photograph or press gt to exit to playback without creating a copy iV Auto Auto is for use only with pictures taken with type G and D lenses PC fisheye and certain other lenses excluded Results are not guaranteed with other lenses Fisheye MENU button gt gj retouch menu Create copies t
47. before mounting the camera on a tripod The Information Display Shooting information including shutter soeed aperture and the number of exposures remaining is displayed in the monitor when the i button is pressed fi button Camera rotated 90 to shoot Camera in normal orientation in tall portrait orientation 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 a P QM GPS DATES R AL I aun 3 2 L 26 2 w PAU 25 AUTO li 3 iso Mik 24 o M 7 4 23 46 5 22 17 6 m21 AUTO L 1 S 7 SP20 j2 siow O FEZA DU jA 5 ee 19 27 u 19 i ESEE 18 26 ae ikl 18 25 L e l 125k 24 9 10 11 121314 15 16 17 9 0 set 2322 2021 Shooting mode BRD Flash mode sesssssssessee 71 PJJ Image quality 62 auto KF Exposure compensation 90 PJJ Battery indicator 28 auto flash Off sssee 28 E ADL bracketing esseoessesne 103 BE Beep indicator 158 Scene MORES osesesessseeesseeen 33 Flash compensation 92 ee ISO sensitivity P S A and M modes 80 H Picture Control essen 106 Tate lt 0 ge 149 B Aperture f number 83 84 Number of exposures Manual flash indicator 162 JE Shutter speed 82 84 FEMA eeseseesceesseneeensee 29 Flash compensation indicator Shutter speed display 9 Capture mode indicator 134 for optional flash units 200 4 Aperture display 9 EJ K appears
48. cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Nikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 11747 3064 U S A Tel 631 547 4200 Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 ATTENTION Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Notice for Customers in Europe This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately The following apply onlytousersin European countries e This product is designated for separate The following apply only to users in European countries e All batteries whether marked with this collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management symbol or not are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management Disposing of Data Storage Devices
49. complete High ISO NR MENU button gt shooting menu Photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities can be processed to reduce noise Option Description HIGH High Noise reduction is performed at ISO sensitivities of ISO 800 and higher While NORM Normal photographs are being processed the capacity of the memory buffer will drop Choose the amount of noise reduction performed from High Normal LOW Low and Low Noise reduction is only performed at sensitivities of Hi 0 3 and higher The Off amount of noise reduction is less than the amount performed when Low is selected for High ISO NR 151 Active Folder MENU button gt shooting menu Create rename or delete folders or choose the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored e Select folder Choose the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored es Active folder wy Select folder Current folder D5000 default folder Other folders in alphabetical order e New Create a new folder and name it as described below e Rename Select a folder from the list and rename it as described below e Delete Delete all empty folders on the memory card EE Naming and Renaming Folders Folder names can be up to five characters long To i 0123456789 move the cursor in the name area rotate the ABCDEFGH J Keyboard KLUINOPQRST command dial To enter a new letter at the current GRU AIRA cursor position use the multi selector to h
50. contact your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative 217 218 Shooting All Modes Camera takes time to turn on Delete files or folders Shutter release disabled e Memory card is locked full or not inserted M 24 29 22 e Built in flash is charging Qi 32 e Camera is not in focus M 31 e CPU lens with aperture ring attached but aperture not locked at highest f number M 194 e Non CPU lens is attached but camera is not in mode M 1 195 e Release locked is selected for Custom Setting f4 No memory card 164 Final photo is larger than area shown in viewfinder Viewfinder horizontal and vertical frame coverage is approximately 95 Photos are out of focus e AF S or AF I lens is not attached use AF S or AF I lens or focus manually e Camera unable to focus using autofocus use manual focus or focus lock M 58 60 e Camera is in manual focus mode focus manually V 60 Focus does not lock when shutter release button is pressed halfway Use AE L AF L button to lock focus when AF C focus mode is selected or when photographing moving subjects in AF A mode Can not select focus point e Auto area selected for AF area mode choose another mode M 56 e Face priority or subject tracking AF selected in live view QI 43 e Press shutter release button halfway to turn monitor off or activate exposure meters M 29 Can not select subject tracking autofocus mode Monochrome Picture Control se
51. een ee ere 125 BR Retouch indicator 175 IE Image highlights Camera name IE Frame number total number of images ighlights NI ON D5000 i Displayed only if Highlights is selected for Display mode M 146 Blinking areas indicate highlights EE Shooting Data Page 1 l i MCtOCHiNG cssssssessessessecsessesscsecsscsscsseeseeseeseessees 88 Te Shutter speed ss ssssssesssssseesesessresssssecessss 82 84 3 ene F11 p perils isd peace A E E 83 84 5 9 0 SHOOTING MOE essssssscsssessssseecsssees 28 33 80 L Z e o 2 i p T gt M ai ISO sensitivity re ar 74 9 e e BE Exposure compensation 90 IJ Focal length Lens data NIKON D5000 Focus mode 10 11 Lens VR vibration reduction 3 19 JE Protect status nneemeneninnnnenneinn 125 Flash MOdE se sasisscavssdeosscsisenensvedssvareasusstonssanvoes 71 JE Retouch indicator essences 175 iu Flash COMpeNSAtiON sresssssssssssessssesseseeenes 92 KJ Camera name i Frame number total number of images 1 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode M 146 2 Displayed in red if photo was taken with ISO sensitivity auto control on 3 Displayed only if VR lens is attached 119 120 EE Shooting Data Page 2 1 2 se i HITE BALANCE AUTO 0 0 COLOR SPACE T C PICTURE CTRL STANDARD QUICK ADJUST 0 SHARPENING CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SATURATION HUE O0OON DOO
52. f4 No memory card LOCK 5 Reverse indicators 0 _ F f Controls d7 Live view display options Flash cntrl for built in flash TTL Auto bracketing set AE 42 Assign AEL AF button a gt 3Reverse dial rotation OFF f4 No memory card LOCK 5 Reverse indicators o gt 153 The following Custom Settings are available Custom Setting Default LL A Reset custom settings 154 a Autofocus al Varies with shooting mode see page 78 155 a2 BulltinAF assstiluminator NSS a3 Varies with shooting mode see page 78 155 a4 Rangefinder Off 156 b Exposure b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl 156 c Timers AE lock c1 Shutter release button AE L Off c2 Autoofftimes Normal c3 Self timer 10 s number of shots 1 c4 d Shooting display a1 d2 d3 ISO display d4 d5 d6 d7 e Bracketing flash e1 Flash cntrl for built in flash 162 e2 162 f Controls f1 Assign Fn button Self timer f2 Assign AEL AF L button AEAF lock 164 f3Reversediarotation CN fa Nomemorycar Release locked Rh Reset Custom Settings MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose Yes to reset Custom Settings to default values Custom EEEIEI Settings are not reset when a two button reset is performed 154 a Autofocus a1 AF area Mode MENU button gt Custom Settings menu This option determines how the focus point for autofocus is GS 21 AFarea mode selected M 56 y wy t1 Single point ___ Ce D
53. ft 11 in Weight Approx 80 g 2 8 oz excluding power cable EN EL9a rechargeable Li ion battery Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated capacity 7 2 V 1080 mAh ae a Approx 36 x 14 x 56 mm 1 4 x 0 6 x 2 2 in Weight Approx 51 g 1 8 oz excluding terminal cover AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55 mm f 3 5 5 6G VR lens Type G type AF S DX Zoom NIKKOR lens with built in CPU and Nikon bayonet mount Supported cameras Nikon digital SLR cameras DX format Focal length 18 55mm Maximum aperture f 3 5 5 6 Construction 11 elements in 8 groups including 1 aspherical element Picture angle 76 28 50 Focal length scale mm 18 24 35 45 55 Distance information Output to camera Zoom control Zoom adjusted by rotating separate zoom ring Focusing Autofocus with Silent Wave Motor manual focus Vibration reduction Lens shift method using voice coil motors VCMs Closest focus distance 0 28 m 11 in from focal plane mark M 61 at all zoom settings Diaphragm Seven blade diaphragm with rounded blades and fully automatic aperture Aperture range f 3 5 22 at 18 mm f 5 6 36 at 55 mm Metering Maximum aperture Attachment size 52 mm P 0 75 mm Dimensions Approx 73 mm diameter x 79 5 mm 2 9 x 3 1 in from surface of bayonet mount to end of lens Weight Approx 265 g 9 3 oz Lens hood HB 45 available separately attaches as shown below Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software des
54. halfway and yy w fire when a photograph is taken D EE Using the Built in Flash P S A M and Modes 1 Raise the flash Press the 4 button to raise the flash 2 Choose a flash mode CO 71 This step can be omitted when shooting in f mode 3 Take pictures The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken EE 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 70 Flash Mode To choose a flash mode 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the IB button Press the amp button to place the cursor in the information display D GBD oun A m Image quality 125 15 6 ADL Fy 0 0 HA 00 ESD OFF f Set MA button Information display amp button 2 Display flash mode options Highlight the current flash mode in the information display and press 6 3 Choose a flash mode TE Highlight a flash mode and press 68 4 T a USRA ao A REAR O 4 A U tf AUTO Auto gwar Autotslowsync amp Fillflash Watege SLOW red eye reduction Z CAUTO red eye reduction 4AWQ Auto slow sync Off Off PA S M 4 Fill flash 5 Fill flash Red eye reduction 5 Red eye reduction 4 sLOW Slow sync red eye reduction SREAR Rear curtain sync SSLOW Slow sync SREAR Rear curtain
55. i buttons together for about two seconds 125 Deleting Photographs To delete the photograph displayed in full frame playback or the photograph highlighted in the thumbnail list press the 1 button To delete multiple selected photographs all photographs taken on a selected date or all photographs in the current playback folder use the Delete option in the playback menu Once deleted photographs can not be recovered Full Frame Thumbnail and Calendar Playback Press the tf button to delete the current photograph 1 Select an image Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar playback 2 Press the button A confirmation dialog will be displayed DOAN Cancel k 100D5000 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 15 04 2009 10 02 27 4288x2848 button Full frame playback l Delete l Yes Cancel 7 Thumbnail playback 3 Press the f button again To delete the photograph press the 1 Lf button again To exit without deleting the o a photograph press the P button Calendar Playback During calendar playback you can delete all photographs taken on a selected date by highlighting the date in the date list and pressing the tf button M 123 126 The Playback Menu The Delete option in the playback menu contains the following options Note that depending on the number of images some time may be required for deletion Option Description
56. it clicks into place If the lens is equipped with an A M or M A M switch select A autofocus or M A autofocus with manual priority Autofocus Autofocus is supported with only AF S and AF I lenses which are equipped with autofocus motors Autofocus is not available with other AF lenses 18 EE 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 while turning the lens clockwise After removing the lens replace the lens caps and camera body cap BE Vibration Reduction VR AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55 mm f 3 5 5 6G VR lenses support vibration reduction VR which reduces blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is panned allowing shutter speeds to be slowed by approximately 3 EV at a focal length of 55mm Nikon measurements effects vary with the user and shooting conditions To use vibration reduction slide the VR switch to ON Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter release button is pressed halfway reducing the effects of camera shake on the image in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of framing the subject and focusing in both autofocus and manual modes When the camera is panned vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part of the pan if the camera is panned horizontally for example vibration reduction will be applied only to vertical shake maki
57. maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster aS OW Identifying AF S and AF I Lenses AF S lenses have names beginning with AF S AF I lenses names beginning with AF I Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens B Type G lens Type D lens Lens f number The f number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens 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 Non CPU Lenses below Camera setting Focus _ Mode Metering MF with electronic Auto EE scene Lens accessory rangefinder modes P S A B 0 Al A modified NIKKOR or Nikon SeriesE lenses v wW Jv Medical NIKKOR 120mm f 4 Yv WwW v gt Reflex NIKKOR Si E PC NIKKOR www Al type Teleconverter _5 _ 3 4 PB 6 Bellows Focusing Attachment 6 lt Auto extension rings PK series 11A 12 or 13 PN 11 1 With maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster 2 Electronic analog exposure display c
58. medium white balance set to AUTO ISO sensitivity set to ISO 200 shutter speed 250 s focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three times after shutter release button has been pressed halfway for 3 s six shots are then taken in succession and monitor turned on for 4 s and then turned off cycle repeated once exposure meters have turned off The following can reduce battery life e Using the monitor e Keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway e Repeated autofocus operations e Taking NEF RAW photographs e Slow shutter speeds e Using a GP 1 GPS unit e Using VR vibration reduction mode with VR lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN EL9a batteries e Keep the battery contacts clean Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance e Use batteries immediately after charging Batteries will lose their charge if left unused 231 232 Index Symbols O AUTO MOE sessessseeseeseesseesees 28 Auto flash off mode 28 ee Portrait eaeasuaeieneicice 34 LANASCAPE sccsccssssccecnsosascoseons 34 ee CHUNG zines ernnsaycastaviessebuscintvesinensctecs 34 a Sports err oe ee ere 34 WB Close UP o eeecseessesessesseeseeseesees 35 Pi Night portrait 35 Night landscape sesseees 35 ME Party indoor cccecsssessseseeseeseees 35 W BEACH SNOW sssssssseseessesseeeees 36 SUNS EE ssscactsanivincirseeninciisns 36 i Dusk dawn
59. menu Move cursor down Follow the steps below to navigate the menus 1 Display the menus Press the MENU button to display the menus 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu SETUP MENU Format memory card Press lt to highlight the icon for the current LCD brightness fo display format menu to information display Info wrap around Clean image sensor Lock mirror up for cleaning EJ Video mode 3 Select a menu PLAYBACK MENU delete Press A or to position the cursor in the gt Playback folder Displ d selected menu A G rars 4 Rotate tall E Slide show Print set DPOF Rotate ide show j set coro 14 4 Position the cursor in the selected menu m PLAYBACKMENU p f 5 fi Press to position the cursor in the selected Z Playback folder Doo Display mode menu _ Image review ON Rotate tall OFF Slide show Print set DPOF 5 Highlight a menu item m PABA Press A or W to highlight a menu item gt Playback folder 05000 Display mode Image review ON F isl Rotate tall OF E Slide show Print set DPOF A 6 Display options Press to display options for the selected menu item 7 Highlight an option Press A or W to highlight an option 8 Select the highlighted item Press to select the highlighted item To exit without making a selection press the MENU button Note the following Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently
60. 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 JE Mode Gia ieicsisssisrouraniases 5 P Infrared receiver 68 if Lens release button 19 IF Focal plane mark e 61 I Body cap KEN Min Of sonics 42 208 E information button 8 E CPU contacts PJ Lens Mount secsssessseesseeen 61 Two button reset button 78 REJ Built in flash 70 P Accessory shoe cover 198 lid exposure compensation 4 flash mode button 70 Accessory shoe for optional DUTON eee eee eee eee 90 flash compensation E flash unit ssssesssssssssssseees 198 aperture button 84 DUON eniinn 93 23 Accessory terminal 203 Flash compensation GE Eyelet for camera strap ZY USB connector DUTEON wrssessssseesssseernsneernnee 93 Microphone esssssssesseseeseeeeee 51 Connecting to a computer 5 Shutter release button 32 15 Connector cover 2 PR Lasere 135 BJ Power switch ssssssssesessesesesses 28 self timer button 69 Connecting to a printer 136 1A AF assist illuminator 55 H Fn function button 163 A V CONNECTOS sescseeseesees 132 Self timer lamp sesser 68 Mounting index eessssssecsseeeee 18 HDMI mini pin connector Red eye reduction lamp 72 en iicetesseesss
61. off delay can be changed using Custom Setting c2 Auto off timers A 157 The default setting is eight seconds 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 When shooting in mode M check the exposure indicator to ensure that the subject is neither under nor over exposed M 85 Other Methods for Measuring Preset White Balance To enter preset measurement mode see above after selecting preset white balance in the information display CO 96 press for a few seconds If white balance has been assigned to the Fn button M 163 and preset white balance selected by pressing the Fn button and rotating the command dial the camera will also enter preset measurement mode if the Fn button is pressed for a few seconds Studio Settings In studio settings a standard gray panel can be used as a reference object when measuring preset white balance 101 EE 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 MENU button Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press to display white balance options Highlight Preset manual and press gt 2 Select Use photo Highlight Use photo and press P 3 Choose Select image Highlight Select image and press gt
62. only contrast is displayed when Monochrome is selected Release the amp button to return to the Picture Control menu 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 Previous Settings The line under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting Use this as a reference when adjusting settings Filter Effects Monochrome Only The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs The following filter effects are available Option Description Y Enhances contrast Can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in 0 landscape photographs Orange produces more contrast than yellow red R Red more contrast than orange G Softens skin tones Can be used for portraits Note that the effects achieved with Filter effects are more pronounced than those produced by physical glass filters Toning Monochrome Only Pressing V when Toning is selected displays saturation options E Monochrome Press lt or gt to adjust saturation Saturation control is not available P N when B amp W black and white is selected Filter effects Sepia 4 Oo 2 Grid ONOK Reset 110 Creating Custom Picture Controls The preset Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Con
63. or NEF RAW JPEG photos have an image quality of JPEG fine 62 copies created from JPEG photos have the same image quality as the original The size of the copy varies with crop size and aspect ratio Aspect ratio Possible sizes 3 2 3 424 x 2 280 2 560 x 1 704 1 920 x 1 280 1 280 x 856 960 x 640 640 x 424 3 3 424 x 2 568 2 560 x 1 920 1 920 x 1 440 1 280 x 960 960 x 720 640 x 480 4 3 216 x 2 568 2 400 x 1 920 1 808 x 1 440 1 200 x 960 896 x 720 608 x 480 1 2 560 x 2 560 1 920 x 1 920 1 440 x 1 440 960 x 960 720 x 720 480 x 480 16 9 3 424 x 1 920 2 560 x 1 440 1 920 x 1 080 1 280 x 720 960 x 536 640 x 360 4 5 1 177 Monochrome MENU button gt gh retouch menu Copy photographs in Black and white Sepia or E Monochrome Cyanotype blue and white monochrome T Black and white gt Sepia g Cyanotype Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview Increase of the selected image press A to increase color saturation saturation V to decrease Press to create a 4 monochrome copy y oE N Decrease Darker QLighter OK Save saturation Filter Effects MENU button gt gh retouch menu Choose from the following filter effects After adjusting filter effects as described below press to copy the photograph Option Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter making the picture less Skylight blue The effect can be previewed in the monitor as shown at right Crea
64. other volatile chemicals Y Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon service representative once every one to two years and that it be serviced once every three to five years note that fees apply to these services Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally Any accessories regularly used with the camera such as lenses or optional Speedlights should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced 205 The Low Pass Filter The image sensor that acts as the camera s picture element is fitted with a low pass filter to prevent moir If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in photographs you can clean the filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu The filter 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 HE 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 2 Display the Clean image sensor menu Press the MENU button to display the menus Highlight Clean image sensor in the setup menu and press gt 3 Select Clean now Highlight Clean now and press W The message shown at right will be displayed whil
65. output is adjusted for a natural balance between the main subject and the background Standard i TTL Fill Flash for Digital SLR Flash output is adjusted for the main subject the brightness of the background is not taken into account Recommended for shots in which the main subject is emphasized at the expense of background details or when exposure compensation is used Standard i TTL flash control is used with spot metering or when selected with the optional flash unit i TTL balanced fill flash for digital SLR is used in all other cases e2 Auto Bracketing Set MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose the setting exposure Active D Lighting or white balance varied when bracketing is in effect P S A and M modes only see page 103 162 f1 Assign Fn Button MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Fn button Option Self timer g Release mode Image quality size ISO sensitivity White balance ws Active D Lighting QUAL ISO WB R NEF RAW Auto a bracketing SE J SE es Fn button Description Press the Fn button to toggle self timer mode on and off 1 69 Press the Fn button and rotate the command dial to select the release mode 4165 Press the Fn button and rotate the command dial to select image quality and size 1 62 Press the Fn button and rotate the command dial to select ISO
66. page 196 Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows The flash has a minimum range of 60 cm 2 ft and can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses The shutter release may be briefly disabled to protect the flash after it has been used for several consecutive shots The flash can be used again after a short pause Shutter Speeds Available with the Built in Flash The following shutter speeds are available with the built in flash when vibration reduction VR is not used Shutter speed Shutter speed a 2 Z X W PA 1 200 1 60 S 1 200 30 s 200 125 S 1 200 30 s bulb Aperture Sensitivity and Flash Range Flash range varies with sensitivity ISO equivalency and aperture Aperture at ISO equivalent of Range wo 400 so 0 20 m O R 14 3ft 3in 39ft Ain 2 2s 4 s6 s ores OR Ain 27Ft Tin 28 a 56 8 n 06 61 aea a 56 8 16 06 42 Rhon 56 8 06 30 _aft 9FR TOin 2ft 6Fe Tin ee a 82 OT aR Tin 2 2 osos 2ft 2ft Zin 73 ISO Sensitivity ISO sensitivity is the digital equivalent of film speed The higher the ISO sensitivity the less light needed to make an exposure allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the IB button Press the amp button to place the cursor in the information display 2 GD ova 125 5 6
67. photo information as shown below Note that shooting data RGB histograms and highlights are only displayed if corresponding option is selected for Display mode M 146 GPS data are only displayed if a GPS device was used when the photo was taken NOISE REDUC HI 1S0 NORM D LATITUDE UTO N35 36 371 d ACT D LIGHT A LONGITUDE E RETOUCH A 139 43 696 T E om TIME UTC 15 04 2009 SPRING HAS COME SP 04 15 29 RING HAS COME 3636 ALTITUD P 1 250 F11 9200 35mm MEAUTO 0 0 sRGB ASD AUTO Fe 100D5000 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL y 100D5000 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 15 04 2009 10 02 27 4288x2848 15 04 2009 10 02 27 4288x2848 File information Overview data GPS data A lt x gt AE RGB histogram Highlights Shooting data 1 Shooting data 2 EE File Information EI Protec St ACS ssssscncrstescssvresotreenccnsetes 125 BR Retouch indicator 175 JEJ Frame number total number of images File NAME ssssssssssssssssssossssstsesssrstoesssosessassssssrrsss 63 J ASA HY cassssaceasvanspoenetntesentvaeashectn 62 BR mage Sizes 64 Time Of recordiNg ssssseseesssssssserrssssssssrreessse 20 BR Date of recording sisisi 20 BE Folder Naim eiarcacasevnenanieennnicascent 152 117 BE RGB Histogram i oiec A 6 0 dee renee eee eee een 125 JE Retouch indicator 175 White balance sseseseesseseessesssssessessssessesessee 96 White balance fine tuning ssss ssss 98 Camera name
68. photograph is taken the camera names the file by adding one 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 Option Description When a new folder is created the memory card formatted or a new memory card inserted in the camera file numbering continues from the last number used or from the largest file number in the current folder whichever is higher If a on photograph is taken when the current folder contains a photograph numbered 9999 a new folder will be created automatically and file numbering will begin again from 0001 File numbering is reset to 0001 when a new folder is created the memory card is off formatted or a new memory card is inserted in the camera Note that a new folder is created automatically if a photograph is taken when the current folder contains 999 photographs Same as for On except that the next photograph taken is assigned a file number RESET Reset by adding one to the largest file number in the current folder If the folder is empty file numbering is reset to 0001 File Number Sequence If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999 photographs or a photograph numbered 9999 the shutter release button will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken Choose Reset for Custom Setting d4 and then either format the c
69. right could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating igniting rupturing or leaking For more information about Nikon brand accessories contact a local authorized Nikon dealer XV Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner digital camera or other device may be punishable by law e Items prohibited by law from being copied or e Cautions on certain copies and reproductions xvi reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money coins securities government bonds or local government bonds even if such copies or reproductions are stamped Sample The copying or reproduction of paper money coins or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product ma
70. setting the camera focus mode to MF manual focus M 54 Focus can then be adjusted manually regardless of the mode selected with the lens EE 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 is displayed Note that with the subjects listed on page 55 the in focus indicator may sometimes be displayed when the subject is not in focus confirm focus in the viewfinder before shooting Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between your subject and the camera measure from the focal plane mark on the camera body The distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46 5 mm 1 83 in Focal plane mark The Exposure Indicator If desired the exposure indicator can be used to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in front of or behind the subject I 156 61 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 c
71. shutter release button on the ML L3 once the flash has charged Only one photograph will be taken when the flash is used regardless of the number of shots selected for Custom Setting c3 Self timer N 157 In flash modes that support red eye reduction the red eye reduction lamp will light for about one second before the shutter is released In delayed remote mode the self timer lamp will light for two seconds followed by the red eye reduction lamp which lights for one second before the shutter is released to reduce red eye The Button Self timer mode can also be selected by pressing the button M 163 so 200 125 75 6 2 X button See Also For information on changing the duration of the self timer and choosing the number of shots taken see Custom Setting c3 Self timer N 157 For information on choosing the length of time the camera will remain in standby mode before remote control mode is cancelled see Custom Setting c4 Remote on duration M 157 For information on controlling the beeps that sound when the self timer and remote control are used see Custom Setting d1 Beep 1 158 69 Using the Built in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects BE Using the Built in Flash a Di X and Modes 1 Choose a flash mode CO 71 2 Take pictures The flash will pop up as required when the shutter release button is pressed
72. slow sync SLOW appears in information display when setting is complete 71 72 Flash Modes The flash modes listed on the previous page may combine one or more of the following settings as shown by the flash mode icon AUTO auto flash When lighting is poor or subject is back lit flash pops up automatically when shutter release button is pressed halfway and fires as required red eye reduction Use for portraits Red eye reduction lamp lights before flash fires reducing red eye off Flash does not fire even when lighting is poor or subject is back lit SLOW slow sync Shutter soeed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light Use to include background lighting in portraits REAR rear curtain sync Flash fires just before shutter closes creating a stream of light behind moving light sources below at right If this icon is not displayed flash will fire as the shutter opens front curtain sync the effect this produces with moving light sources is shown below at left Front curtain sync Choosing a Flash Mode The flash mode can also be selected by pressing the button and rotating the command dial in P S A and M 3 modes raise the flash before ay Pee oe oeo using the button to choose SSN the flash mode button Command Information display dial The Built in Flash For information on the lenses that can be used with the built in flash see
73. speed and the time needed to record the image to the memory card may vary from shot to shot the interval between a shot being recorded and the start of the next shot may vary Before Shooting Before beginning interval timer photography take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor To ensure that shooting starts at the desired time check that the camera clock is correctly set M 20 Settings can not be changed while interval timer photography is in progress Use of a tripod is recommended Mount the camera on a tripod before shooting begins To ensure that shooting is not interrupted be sure the EN EL9a battery is fully charged or use an optional EH 5a AC adapter and EP 5 power connector M Bracketing Bracketing can not be used with interval timer shooting Cover the Viewfinder Before starting the interval timer remove the DK 5 eyepiece cap rubber eyecup and insert the supplied DK 5 eyepiece cap as shown This prevents light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure Hold the camera firmly when removing the eyepiece cup Release Mode Regardless of the mode selected the camera automatically takes one photograph at each interval the self timer and remote control can not be used Camera noise is reduced in quiet shutter release mode Interrupting Interval Timer Shooting To interrupt interval timer shooting turn the camera off or rotate the mode dial to another positio
74. sssr n E OE O 62 Mage SZE A AEE en rere eer 64 Rale E NOE a E E T E EAA A 65 Self Timer and Remote MOCES cssssssssssessssssecsesesscsesecsesesscsesecseseeseseescsesesesesscseeeseseeees 67 Using the Built in PIAS IV coasscessonsxsrssccs sonsssaatecsvdetsehicneesvevaleaaaviaierseudaasehiuecobinotasiaaveatiocessasiveins 70 FFAS Th MOG aoran E A 71 PS SFSU AY cc EE A E A T EE E EN E E 74 Interval Timer Photography sssscsssssssssecscsssesscssssscessesessssssssecsssessesesesesessssecscessesseseeees 76 Two Button ReS t sseessssssesssssussecussecsesscsesesscsssstseseesesdesussonssesecsesevsesssseesecesesesissosisecesssesesessesess 78 vii P S A and M Modes 79 Sh tter Speed and AD SIUC sc ccscedcetasescscscscissecestesenscctecacssasransresesdvess Gessner eneanianees 80 Mode P Programmed Auto csscccsssessssssscssessssssecsssecscssssssssssecsssecesseseesesecessesesesecsesees 81 Mode S Shutter Priority AUTO cccssssecsssssscsssecsssssscsssecssssscsssecsssesssseseesssecsesessesssecess 82 Mode A Aperture Priority Auto csecsssesssessssssecsssssscsssessssecsssssecsssesecsssecsssesecssseesesees 83 Mode M Manual sssi n etter ore onairea enero er renee ree ee rarer oe 84 BO E a EN E E A A A ETA EE AA E E 88 DTT ae E A E EA EA E E A A A A 88 POOOR OS UO EOC Koreion E tna Try crmeNttee caret terra eater es 89 EXO SUS CON MISSI Sa COM n tated fash eatianaieain stent A E 90 Fash Compensa U Oleri ea E i a T
75. sssssssessessssssssreessssrsrreesess 94 BB Retouch history cssssssssssesssssesuseseesseee 174 BRD mage COMMENT 169 Camera name I Frame number total number of images Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode M 146 EE GPS Data 35 36 371 SE 139 43 696 35m 2 ALTITUDE TIME UTC og A Q O 15 04 2009 01 15 29 pe A NI KON D5000 7 8 i otec aU n 125 JE Retouch indicator 175 IEJ Latitude Longitude I Altitude IJ Coordinated Universal Time UTC Camera name IJ Frame number total number of images Displayed only if GPS device was used when photo was taken 1 114 Hi Overview Data z E Z IA a P 1 250 F5 6 3200 ERER a LORIN GPS IE Frame number total number of images a Protect StATUS ccccceccecsesscssssessessesscsecsecsesecseees 125 A Camera name Retouch indicator c ccccescessesessessessessesseseees 175 Histogram showing the distribution of tones in the image M 118 Displayed in red if photo was taken with ISO sensitivity auto control on Picture Control cecssesssecssecssessecssecssessecsseceses 106 BEG Active D LIgRtN g sissies 94 6 PEO a 74 Focal length ssssesssssssssssssssesessvessassssissassssssss 197 BE GPS data indicator ssssssssssssesnsseenseee 114 BE Image comment indicator 169 10 Flas Fy OCG ssa ssbstenstcnreussisesnartpeionscutineaann 71 GE Flash compensation 92 12 Exposure
76. taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day It is most effective when used with matrix metering M 88 Active D Lighting OFF Off Active D Lighting E A Auto 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the IB button Press the amp button to place the cursor in the information display Image quality ADL ERA 0 0 HA 00 ESD OFF MA button Information display button 2 Display Active D Lighting options Active D Lighting Highlight Active D Lighting in the information display and press 6 3 Choose an option Active Listing Highlight amp A Auto amp H Extra high amp H High orn mA 4 N Normal amp amp L Low or OFF Off and press 8 EN L 94 M Active D Lighting Noise graininess banding and mottling may appear in photographs taken with Active D Lighting at high ISO sensitivities If center weighted or spot metering is selected settings other than OFF Off are equivalent to amp N Normal In mode M an Active D Lighting setting of EA Auto is equivalent to amp N Normal M Active D Lighting Versus D Lighting The Active D Lighting option in the shooting menu adjusts exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range while the D Lighting option in the retouch menu QI 174 optimizes dynamic range in images after shooting The Shooting Menu Active D Lighting can also be adjusted using t
77. the supplied Software Suite CD see the Quick Start Guide for more information To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted be sure the camera EN EL9a battery is fully charged If in doubt charge the battery before use or use an EH 5a AC adapter and EP 5 power connector available separately EE Supported Operating Systems The camera can be connected to computers running the following operating systems e Windows Windows Vista Service Pack 1 32 bit Home Basic Home Premium Business Enterprise Ultimate and Windows XP Service Pack 3 Home Edition Professional e Macintosh Mac OS X version 10 3 9 10 4 11 10 5 6 See the websites listed on page xvi for the latest information on supported operating systems EE Supplied Software Nikon Transfer is used to copy photographs from the camera to the computer where they can be viewed using ViewNX Nikon Transfer can also be used to back up photographs and embed information in photographs as they are transferred while ViewNX can be used to sort photographs convert images to different file formats and perform simple editing on NEF RAW photographs Connecting Cables Be sure the camera is off when connecting or disconnecting interface cables Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle m During Transfer Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress Camera Control Pro 2 Camera Control Pro 2 available separately 2
78. using this question and answer index B EE Camera Displays Question Key phrase aa f The information display 8 167 What do these icons mean The viewfinder 6 How many more shots can take with this card Mumper Or PaauIEs 29 remaining How much charge does the battery have left Battery level 28 How do I keep the displays from turning off Auto off timers 157 How do I display the menus in another language Language 169 How do adjust monitor brightness LCD brightness 166 Can display a framing grid in the viewfinder Grid display 158 How do view more information about a photo Photo information 117 121 EE Taking Photographs Question Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots How do quickly adjust settings for different scenes Can I frame photos in the monitor Can angle the monitor for easier framing Can shoot movies How do take pictures for printing at large sizes How can I get more pictures on the memory card Can l take pictures with a small file size for e mail Can I choose how the camera focuses Can I choose the focus point Can change the composition without refocusing How do I focus ona subject that is not in a focus area Can I set the flash to fire automatically when needed How do l avoid red eye How dol keep the flash from firing How do turn off the light on the front of the camera How do shoot a series of photos in quick succession Can reduce camera noise in
79. when memory EJ Date imprint indicator 160 Exposure white balance remains for over 1000 GPS connection bracketing indicator 103 EXPOSULES ecescsssssccessseseeseees 29 WAGICATON essa 114 Exposure indicator 85 fJ Bracketing increment 104 Eye Fi connection Exposure compensation K Active D Lighting sssessee 94 NCIC AUG reneis 173 IMGICAtOF ssssessssessnseernsseen 91 20 Metering nsssssssvsssessevseseoossroress 88 Bracketing progress indicator PJJ AF area Mode sesssssssesen 56 a eeceee alias 1 05 22 Focus mode EA 54 Auto area AF indicator 57 3 Release mode 65 3D tracking indicator 57 EY 150 sensitivity 7A FOCUS POINt sessesssesseesseeseeees 58 Es ania nae FEJ White balance 96 2 Help indicator vcs 221 a a Ei ADL bracketing indicator 105 EJ Image Size es cesseesstnsesseente EE Changing Settings in the Information Display To change settings for the items listed in the information display press the lt amp button Highlight items using the multi selector and press to view options for the highlighted item Some items can also be adjusted using the command dial and camera buttons 10 button Q 0 0 HA 00 ESD OFF The Shutter Speed and Aperture Displays These displays provide visual indications of shutter speed and aperture Slow shutter speed small aperture large f number Fast shutter speed large aper
80. 0 K i warm white fluorescent 3 000 K cloudy 6 000 K aS im White fluorescent 3 700 K mt daylight fluorescent 6 500 K tome ZIS WW cool white fluorescent 4 200 K mm high temp mercury vapor 7 200 K mt day white fluorescent 5 000 K amp shade 8 000 K The Fn Button For information on using the Fn button and the command dial for white balance see page M 163 97 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 Display white balance options p SHOOTING MENU To display the menus press the MENU button 2 op Set Picture Control ED Highlight White balance in the shooting 2 t eee nora menu and press P to display white balance D e 2 ISO sensitivity settings options E Active D Lighting HA 2 Select a white balance option Highlight an option other than Preset manual and press gt if Fluorescent is selected highlight a lighting type and press gt The fine tuning options shown at right es White balance O A 0 will be displayed Fine tuning is not Coordinates available with Preset manual white balance Adjustment 3 Fine tune white balance Increase green Use the multi selector to fine tune white 4 balance Increase Lar Increase blue F y amber Increase ma
81. 02 can be used to control the camera from a computer When Camera Control Pro 2 is running a capture mode indicator will be displayed in the viewfinder and information display 134 Connecting the Camera Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable 1 Turn the camera off 2 Turnthe computer on Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up 3 Connect the USB cable Connect the USB cable as shown Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle V USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the computer do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard 4 Turn the camera on 5 Transfer photographs oa Nikon Transfer will start automatically click Bo anastasia oro io the Start Transfer button to transfer a photographs for more information on using gt Nikon Transfer select Nikon Transfer help from the Nikon Transfer Help menu Start Transfer button 6 Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable when transfer ends Nikon Transfer will close automatically when transfer is complete 135 Printing Photographs To print selected JPEG pictures on a PictBridge printer via a direct USB connection follow the steps below Take photographs Select photographs for printing using Print set DPOF LO 143 Connect camera to printer see below Print multiple photographs Q 139 Create index pr
82. 1 3 Acquire dust off reference data Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off reference data The monitor turns off when the shutter release button is pressed Note that noise reduction will be performed if the subject is poorly lit increasing recording times If the reference object is too bright or too dark the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust ee at Off reference data and the message shown at tin right will be displayed Choose another and try again reference object and repeat the process from step 1 m Image Dust Off Reference Data The same reference data can be used for photographs E taken with different lenses or at different apertures m u E E a al E E Reference images can not be viewed using computer na a a n n na E m m imaging software A grid pattern is displayed when reference images are viewed on the camera 10005000 DSC_0013 NDF 15 04 2009 15 41 07 172 Eye Fi Upload MENU button gt 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 When an Eye Fi card is inserted its status is indicated by an ic
83. 129 Front curtain SYNnC ssesseesseessseesseees 72 Full frame playback ssecseee 116 G GPS a 114 121 GPS Galauocininmicunumiominun 121 GrG aieia 98 179 Green intensifier Filter effects 178 H FID Ml eeecis ctcetecnes 133 168 230 UGG cteiteea tensa estes 13 Hi Sensitivity oe eeeeeeeeeee 74 75 High definition 133 168 230 High ISO NR ssssissssassnessssnssnseavevsanssss 151 Highlights cssssesseceeseesees 119 146 Histogram s sssessesseessesssessessseo 118 146 I IMAGE COMME NL eeeeseeseeeeeeees 169 Image Dust Off ref photo 171 IMAGE OVETLAY c ssesseesesscssecseeees 182 IMAGE quality esssseccsseeneensees 62 Image review csssssoscscscessrssseeees 147 IMAQE S ZE nsseessessessosreeseossrsresesseee 64 Incandescent White balance 96 Index print eee 142 Info display format scscecee 166 INFO wrap around ssessssssessseeees 168 In focus indicator 31 58 61 Information cececseeees 8 117 166 Interval timer shooting 0 76 ISO display eessessesseesecececseseeeee 158 ISO sensitivity oe eeeeeeeeee 74 149 ISO sensitivity auto control 149 ISO sensitivity settingS 149 TE e te ree errr errr rer 162 i TTL balanced fill flash for digital SLR cxasteitiosentienineenuewceued 162 J JPEG eer tet vector ners 62 JPEG DASICorisscavintinvanaaninn 62 JPEG NING acisninssscndvminetsuans 62 JPEG NOrMadl
84. 2 To turn sound recording on or off highlight Sound and press To record monaural sound with movies highlight On and press Select Off to record silent movies m Recording Movies 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 Bright light sources may leave after images when the camera is panned Jagged edges false colors moir and bright spots may also appear When recording movies avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera s internal circuitry Recording ends automatically if the lens is removed Unless the camera is connected to a TV recording will also end if the monitor is closed When used in live view or movie recording mode for extended periods the temperature of the camera s internal circuits may rise resulting in image noise and unusual colors the camera may also become noticeably warm but this does not indicated a malfunction To prevent damage to the camera s internal circuits recording will end automatically before the camera overheats A count down display will appear in the monitor 30 s before shooting ends At high ambient temperatures this display may appear immediately when live view mode is selected Matrix metering is used regardless
85. 4 Connecting the Camela eea a A A AR A A A 135 Printing Photographs eea aea A E A A 136 CONDE CHN INE PINE E a A E A E ou A T A A AA 136 PINUNO Pictures Oneata TNE aaae eE EEA E A A 137 Printing MUtipie PICtTULES E E R A N R A 139 CHEAT CMC Prnt Se aana A A A AA E A A T 142 Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Sota aeaa a a S e EA tastes 143 131 132 Viewing Photographs on TV The supplied EG CP14 audio video A V cable can be used to connect the camera to a television or VCR for playback or recording A type C mini pin High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI cable available separately from third party suppliers can be used to connect the camera to high definition video devices Standard Definition Devices Before connecting the camera to a standard television confirm that the camera video standard M 168 matches that used in the TV 1 Turn the camera off Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the A V cable 2 Connect the supplied A V cable as shown Connect to video device opis Audio white om Video yellow Connect to camera 3 Tune the television to the video channel 4 Turn the camera on and press the gt button During playback images will be displayed both in the camera monitor and on the television screen Note that the edges of images may not be displayed PAL Resolution drops when images are output on a PAL device T
86. 9 10 02 27 4288x2848 Creating Retouched Copies from the Retouch Menu The photographs to be retouched can also be selected from the retouch menu ig RETOUCH MENU es Color balance e D Lighting y Red eye correction Trim Monochrome Filter effects small DEDE EJ Image overlay Zoom WOK Highlight an option and Highlight a picture and Create retouched copy of press gt press selected picture 175 D Lighting MENU button gt gh retouch menu D Lighting brightens shadows making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs l Lil i i i Before After Press A or W to choose the amount of correction performed D Lighting The effect can be previewed in the edit display Press to copy ir Pyr the photograph my ey 4 Normal v Gace Zoom OWSave Red Eye Correction MENU button gt gh 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 is previewed as g shown at right Confirm the effects of red eye correction and ANO create a copy as described in the following table Note that Eaa AS E red eye correction may not always produce the expected results and may in very rare circumstances be applied to portions of the image that are not affected by red eye check the preview thoroughly before proceeding To Use Description Zoo
87. A E aS ER AEAF O AEEA SAASTAST AEC 114 79 80 Shutter Speed and Aperture P S A and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture Mode Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings Shutter priority auto User chooses shutter speed camera selects aperture for best M 82 results Use to freeze or blur motion D User chooses aperture camera selects shutter speed for best Aperture priority auto results Use to blur background or bring both foreground and m 83 l background into focus User controls both shutter speed and aperture Set shutter speed M Manual M 84 e ee p p p to bulb or time for long time exposures Lens Aperture Rings When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring M 194 lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture highest f number Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring Shutter Speed and Aperture The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter soeed and aperture Fast shutter soeeds and larger apertures freeze moving objects and soften background details while slow shutter speeds and small apertures blur moving objects and bring out background details Programmed auto A 81 S Shutter speed Aperture ok oe Fast shutter speed Slow shutter speed Small apert
88. CIS wecasissscceteetecteeais 194 CPU lensies 19 194 Creative Lighting System 198 Cross screen Filter effects 178 Custom Settings sesssesssesssesssseesse 153 Cyanotype ssseesseseosescosseseosssessssse 178 D Date and time 20 169 Date counter ceseceseseeeees 160 161 Date format uo 20 169 Date IMpPrint ssessssessessersessessseseese 160 Daylight saving time 20 169 DCF version 2 0 uu 150 230 Default settings cscs 78 154 Delayed remote Release mode 65 67 Delete ss essssseressssseessssseressssserese 40 126 Delete all IMAGES 127 Delete current image 40 126 Delete selected image 127 Digital Print Order Format 136 139 143 230 Diopter adjustment control 25 202 Direct sunlight White balance 96 Display MOOG asisceccdsntsctsresmennces 146 D Lighting cantncoseunceueunce 176 DPOF onses 136 139 143 230 DYNAMIC ALEA L ee esesteseetsseeeeeeseeees 57 E EV steps for exposure cntrl 156 Exif Version 2 21 uu 150 230 EXD OSUPS vicsieccisaitiiantinsiansians 80 89 90 Exposure bracketing 103 162 Exposure compensation 90 Exposure delay mode 0 159 Exposure INICAtON ccseceeeeeees 85 Exposure JOCK uu sessesesscsesseseseseeseeees 89 Exposure METELS scecececees 29 157 Exposure MOCE cssssssscssssssesseeeees 80 Exposure PLFOGlaM sseseseceeseees 216 F Face
89. COMPENSATION eecssscsceeeeeeees 90 BED Me tI nsns 88 Shooting MOE eessssessssssssssssessssssees 28 33 80 GE Shutter speed on csssssssssesssseessseensee 82 84 16 AS rtUl Gia tstecnsesrcasrtianieinaiamnnnenti 83 84 19 File MAM Gs sccsesseze canst center creimarrceeecne 63 PU Image ACY aasusscsisessvsnsnoensinnstebvoatste ct 62 BUD Mage Size csinosan 64 P Time of FECOPCING 93 cresscrsiesssnresccnpacirtesnet 20 BE Date of recording ssssssssssssesesessesesesessesesesesees 20 Folder NaMe ssssseseessssssecssssostrssssnsteeesssseees 152 White balanCe sseesssesssseesseesssessseesssersseess 96 Color temperature ccesesessscseseseeseseeess 97 White balance fine tuning 98 Preset MANUA cecscssecsssecscsssecsssecseseess 99 26 KESE ore ccnesteececsercrseterearteceentient 150 121 Thumbnail Playback To display images in contact sheets of four nine or 72 images press the 9 button aA SAS gt ay DPN a a 8 Full frame Calendar playback Thumbnail playback playback To Description aii Press 9 button to increase the number of images displayed Press button to reduce the number of images displayed When four images are displayed press to view highlighted image full frame Use multi selector or command dial to highlight images for full frame playback playback zoom M 124 deletion Q 126 or protection M 125 View ra Press to display the highlighted image fu
90. Capture NX 2 m 134 Picture is not displayed on TV Choose correct video mode M 168 Picture is not displayed on high definition video device Confirm that HDMI cable available separately is connected M 133 Can not transfer photos to computer OS not compatible with camera or transfer software Use card reader to copy photos to computer M 134 NEF RAW photos not displayed in Capture NX 2 Update to latest version CQ 202 Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 does not have desired effect Image sensor cleaning changes the position of dust on the low pass filter Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed Dust off reference data recorded after image sensor cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken before image sensor cleaning is performed M 171 Miscellaneous Date of recording is not correct Set camera clock M 21 169 Menu item can not be selected Some options are not available at certain combinations of settings or when no memory card is inserted QI 15 22 174 Error Messages This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and monitor Warning Icons A flashing in the monitor or lJ in the viewfinder indicates that a warning or error message can be displayed in the monitor by pressing the Q913 button Indicator Monitor Lock lens a
91. Custom Setting b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl N 156 the amount of under or over exposure is shown in increments of 3 EV or 2 EV If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded the indicator will flash Custom Setting b1 set to 1 3 step Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1 3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV 0 tum Reverse Indicators If Hahnin hinni tO the default setting is selected for Custom Setting f5 Reverse indicators N 164 the exposure indicators in the viewfinder and information display are displayed with positive values on the left and negative values on the right Select h t O to display negative values on the left and positive values on the right 85 EE Long Time Exposures M Mode Only Shutter speeds of bulb and time can be used for long time exposure photographs of moving lights the stars night scenery or fireworks To prevent blurring caused by camera shake use a tripod and an optional remote control or remote cord M 203 Length of exposure 35 s Aperture f 25 Shutter speed Description Shutter remains open while shutter release button is held down Tripod and Bulb optional MC DC2 remote cord are recommended to prevent blur Optional ML L3 wireless remote control required MH 203 Shutter opens when Time shutter release button on remote control is pressed and remains open for thirty minutes or until shutter release button is pressed a second time 1
92. E R 156 c1 Shutter Release Button AE L ses sssesseesssessseessseesseesnseessseesseeoseessserosseesssersseesss 156 CL AUGON TIME S esae E E RE 157 e T E EA EAE E E E AE E AA E eee 157 c4 Remote on Duration e essessssesessossesseessesseoseseossesserseossesecoseoseossesresseoseoseesseeseoserseee 157 kasala io erdE 5 Fo hy AN E T A E E 158 aS E S P EN NE A E E AE E A O E te ELT ere errr es 158 d2 Viewfinder Grid Display ss ssssesssssesssseesssseessseeesseesosseesssseesnsseessserossseeosseeossserssss 158 ar ODED n a E E ET aunwnrarii 158 d4 File Number Sequence ssesssesssesssesseesssesseesseessersseesseosseoseesseosseoseesseesseesseesseesseess 159 d5 Exposure Delay MOde csssssssssssssssecsssssscsssecsssecscsesecsssesscsessesssesscsesscsesessesesscass 159 da Date MPN oscsanstastolvstestictoavecessn seca iucsssncetsintesiivacubunnaasenera inten iaceeaevatecuasinees 160 d7 Live View Display Options ccsssscssssssssssecsssesscsssecsssesscsssecsssecsessssesssecsssessssees 161 SE Brace G Flas Nasenne a E E a 162 l Flash Critrl for Built in Flas Msiende i 162 G2 PUTO Bracketing Setecin EAA E 162 F CONTO o O EA TA 163 EV SASSIG MCE MDUILLOM arena a a E E T maa ncebaeael 163 TZ ASSIN AEAF L BUTON icaiiaisinnnaiia a avieasaaineesaise 164 PB Reverse Dial ROTA UO Pae arrean a E A AN OAA 164 ANO Memory Card oda o ea EN 164 Reverse TACIGALOMS aii an n EANA 164 T The Setup Menu Camera S
93. ETUP MENU e Format memory card a LCD brightness fo display format Auto information display ry SETUP MENU LCD brightness Info display format z Auto information display A Info wrap around Clean image sensor Lock mirror up for cleaning EJ Video mode EJ Video mode MENU button a Info wrap around Clean image sensor Lock mirror up for cleaning SETUP MENU e Timezone and date Language z Image comment A Auto image rotation Image Dust Off ref photo GPS EJ Firmware version The setup menu contains the following options Option Defaut Option e T Format memory 53 HDMI 168 card Time zone and 169 LCD brightness 0 Auto dim on 166 date Info display Graphic Language 169 Background color 166 Image comment __ 169 format black Auto image 0 a6 Auto information On 168 rotation display Image dust off ref 74 Info wrap around 168 photo Clean image Auto meter off Lock mirror up for 50g Eye Fi upload 173 cleaning Firmware version 173 Videomode a 1 Not available when battery is low 2 Only available when compatible Eye Fi memory card is inserted M 173 LCD Brightness MENU button gt Y setup menu The LCD brightness menu contains the following options e LCD brightness The menu at right will be displayed press A or EEMI to choose monitor brightness Choose higher values for increased brightness lower values for reduced brightness e Auto d
94. Feature a SB 900 SB 800 SB 600 SB 400 Guide 180100 34 111 38 125 30 98 21 69 No 1S0 200 48 157 53 175 42 138 30 98 1 Ifa color filter is attached to the SB 900 when AUTO or 54 flash is selected for white balance the camera will automatically detect the filter and adjust white balance appropriately 2 Controlled remotely using optional SB 900 SB 800 flash unit or SU 800 wireless Speedlight commander 3 m ft 20 C 68 F SB 900 SB 800 and SB 600 at 35 mm zoom head position SB 900 with standard illumination e The SU 800 wireless speedlight commander When mounted on a CLS compatible camera the SU 800 can be used as a commander for remote SB 900 SB 800 SB 600 or SB R200 flash units The SU 800 itself is not equipped with a flash SB R200 2 The following features are available with the above flash units Advanced Wireless Lighting Commander Remote SB 900 m 900 SB 900 Flash mode feature SB 800 SB 600 SB oe ST R200 Y i TTL i TTL balanced fill flash for digital SLR M eee tee ep Dan pry mn a ee ee Mina 7 wr Repentngfash Ww AF assist for multi area AF 2 vw wv wy Flash Color Information Communication an A ie ee a l aEMReararaingne V WW kagera Ww Auto zoom wv e eu PO SENSINI OM E e ee LL ee EI 1 Only available when SU 800 is used to control other flash units 2 CPU lens required 3 Standard i TTL flash for digital SLR is used with spot meterin
95. In P S and A modes exposure can be adjusted by 5 EV in increments of 1 3 EV M 90 Note that the effects of values over 3 EV or under 3 EV can not be previewed in the monitor HDMI When the camera is attached to an HDMI video device the camera monitor will turn off and the video device will display the view through the lens as shown at right 45 46 V Shooting in Live View Mode To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with exposure remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied DK 5 eyepiece cap before shooting Although they will not appear in the final picture banding or distortion may be visible in the monitor under fluorescent mercury vapor or sodium lamps or 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 When shooting in live view mode avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera s internal circuitry Live view shooting ends automatically if the monitor is closed or the lens is removed Live view mode can be used for up to an hour Note however that when used in live view mode for extended periods the temperature of the camera s internal circuits may rise resulting in image noise and unusual colors the camera may also bec
96. MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GBt 8 GBt 16 GBt Toshiba 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GBt 8 GB 16 GB 32 GBt Panasonic 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GBt 6 GBt 8 GBt 12 GB t 16 GBt 32 GBt 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GBt 8 GBt Lexar Media Platinum II 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4GBt 8 GBt Professional 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GBt If card will be used with card reader or other device check that the device supports 2GB cards t SDHC compliant If card will be used with card reader or other device check that the device S2 supports SDHC Other cards have not been tested For more details on the above cards please contact the manufacturer 203 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 and power connector covers 2 Insert the EP 5 power connector Be sure to insert the connector in the correct orientation 3 Close the battery chamber cover Position the power connector cable so that it passes through the power connector slot and close the battery chamber cover 4 connect the AC adapter Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter 3 and the EP 5 power cable to the DC socket A icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector 204 Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for
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98. 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 Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person erase all data using commercial deletion software or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information for example pictures of empty sky Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual white balance 1 99 Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories including battery chargers batteries AC adapters and flash accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry The use of non Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty The use of third party rechargeable Li ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at
99. SB 800 SB 600 and SB 400 provide red eye reduction while the SB 900 SB 800 SB 600 and SU 800 provide AF assist illumination with the following restrictions e SB 900 Active AF assist illumination is available for all focus points with 17 135 mm AF lenses however 0 O C300 C3 0 CO autofocus is not available with the focus points shown in co T o gray 17 105 mm 106 135 mm SB 800 SB 600 and SU 800 With 24 105 mm AF lenses active Ca AF assist illumination is not available with the focus C points shown in gray With other flash units the camera AF assist illuminator is 35 105 mm used for AF assist illumination and red eye reduction COO C30 201 202 Other Accessories At the time of writing the following accessories were available for the D5000 Power sources Filters Viewfinder eyepiece accessories Optional e flash units e 198 Software Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL9a M 16 17 Additional EN EL9a batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives The EN EL9a can be recharged using an MH 23 quick charger EN EL9 batteries can also be used Quick Charger MH 23 C1 16 The MH 23 can be used to recharge EN EL9a and EN EL9 batteries Power Connector EP 5 AC Adapter EH 5a These accessories can be used to power the camera for extended periods EH 5 AC adapters can also be used The EP 5 is required to connect the camera to the EH 5a or EH 5
100. W Mode Description Camera takes one photograph each time shutter release button is pressed Camera records about 4 frames per second while shutter release button is held down Use for self portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera shake 67 Optional ML L3 wireless remote control required Shutter is released after two second delay 67 Quick response Optional ML L3 wireless remote control required Shutter is remote released immediately M 67 As for E single frame except that camera makes no sound until Quiet shutter finger is removed from shutter release button after shooting and release beep does not sound when camera focuses keeping noise to a minimum in quiet surroundings s Single frame Continuous Self timer amp 2s Delayed remote 65 66 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 note however that frame rate will drop when the buffer is full While photographs are being recorded to the memory card the access lamp next to the memory card slot will light Depending on the number of the images in the buffer recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes Do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the access lamp has gone out If the camera is switched off while data remain in
101. about a month If a message warning that the clock is not set is displayed when the camera is turned on the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset Set the clock to the correct time and date The Camera Clock The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary 21 22 Insert a Memory Card The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital SD memory cards available separately 1 Turn the camera off Power switch Inserting and Removing Memory Cards Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards 2 Open the card slot cover Slide the card slot cover out and open the card slot 3 Insert the memory card Holding the memory card as shown at right slide it in until it clicks into place The memory card access lamp will light for a few seconds Close the memory card slot cover m Inserting Memory Cards Inserting memory cards upside down or backwards Access lamp could damage the camera or the card Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera after being used or formatted in another device format the card as described on page 23 EE Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the access lamp is off turn the camera off open the memory card slot cover and press the card in to
102. amera 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 M 62 64 all options are available To create an NEF RAW copy choose an image quality of NEF RAW 1 iS 182 Select Image overlay Highlight Image overlay in the retouch menu and press The dialog shown at right will be displayed with Image 1 highlighted Display NEF RAW images Press to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF RAW images created with this camera Highlight a photograph Use the multi selector to highlight the first photograph in the overlay To view the highlighted photograph full frame press and hold the amp button Select the highlighted photograph Press to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display The selected image will appear as Image 1 Select the second photograph Press to highlight Image 2 Repeat Steps 2 4 to select the second photo A amp A A 1 gt y lt gt e 0 gt V V A Vv Image overlay Image 1 Image 2 Preview Zoom OW Select Image overlay Image 1 si ad ish ist OROK Image overlay Image 1 ES g ia 8 i i Zoom OKOK Image overlay Image 2 Preview Zoom OK Select Zoom OK Select 6 Set gain Image overlay Highlight Image 1 or Image 2 and optimize expos
103. an E S SRS 178 Color Balati Coeus E a A 179 Sall PICU o E E aoeer de 180 HVAC SOV STAY aeae E EE A T E RAE 182 NEF RAW PROCESSING vansan iratai AA haa vedi ha fa 184 QUICK RETOU oa a i teeiees 185 Starge a a a a T a oe eek 185 Distortion CONTO sii secedaarcs a S S 185 FES IVY e O A E 185 COT OUNO ea A 186 P rspective Controlman e a evdcensescondstavensieedeuess 186 SCOP MOUOM MOVIE keriari a E E E A 187 Side By Side Comparison pannen anaa a S 189 E Recent Settings TH My MenU sssssssssssssesesssssssseecceeressssssssseeereesosssssssseeeeoososssssesseeeeess 190 E Recent Settings Viewing Recent SettingS csessscsscssesssssssessessessesseesessseseeseesees 190 TH My Menu Creating a Custom MenU ssse sssssseessssscessssecsesssseeoosssseesssseesosssscesssseeress 191 Technical Notes 193 Compatible B 65 cee ee Pe AT Compatible CPU Lenses secccsessescvesccasucavcaesdiacasvesseansiredidacavacecsniedeasvieiSinaneleletnsntidedsseiateitaes Compatible NON CPU Lenses ou esessssscscsesecesesscsesesessssescsssessesesessssescscseseesescssesesees Optional Flash Units Speedlights sse sseeseessesseessesssesseessesseeseesseessesseossesseoseesseeseeosee The Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS s ssseesssessseessseesseessseesssessseeosseesseessseessee Other ACCEssories saisssissnsnieeris dnin andir reini ari K TAEA TEE AR S Approved Memory CardS ssseesseesssessseesssessseeosseesseessesssreesseesseessserosseesseoss
104. an be stored on the memory card M 215 Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio image quality 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the iB button Press the amp button to place the cursor in the information display D GHB oun we AUTO so 200 4125 65 6 Image quality Een ooma oorsien ASet 10 MA button Information display button 2 Display image quality options Highlight the current image quality in the information display and press 3 Choose a file type Image quality RAW B Highlight one of the following options and press R QW Option Description Raw 12 bit data from the image sensor are saved directly to the NEF RAW NEF memory card Choose for images that will be processed on a computer Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 4 fine image quality Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 8 normal image quality Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 16 basic image quality JPEG fine JPEG normal JPEG JPEG basic 62 Option Description NEF RAW Two images are recorded one NEF RAW image and one fine JPEG fine quality JPEG image NEF RAW NEF Two images are recorded one NEF RAW image and one normal JPEGnormal JPEG quality JPEG image NEF RAW Two images are record
105. an not be used 3 Can be used at shutter speeds slower than flash sync speed by one step or more 4 Can not be used with shifting or tilting 5 With maximum effective aperture of f 5 6 or faster 6 Attach in vertical orientation can be used in horizontal orientation once attached mM Incompatible Accessories and Non CPU Lenses The following accessories and non CPU lenses can NOT be used with the D5000 e TC 16AS AF teleconverter e Non Al lenses e Lenses that require the AU 1 focusing unit 400mm f 4 5 600mm f 5 6 800mm f 8 1200mm f 11 e Fisheye 6mm f 5 6 7 5mm f 5 6 8mm f 8 OP 10mm f 5 6 e 2 1cm f 4 e Extension Ring K2 e 180 600mm f 8 ED serial numbers 174041 174180 e 360 1200mm f 11 ED serial numbers 174031 174127 e 200 600mm f 9 5 serial numbers 280001 300490 e AF lenses for the F3AF AF 80mm f 2 8 AF 200mm f 3 5 ED AF Teleconverter TC 16 e PC 28mm f 4 serial number 180900 or earlier e PC 35mm f 2 8 serial numbers 851001 906200 e PC 35mm f 3 5 old type e Reflex 1000mm f 6 3 old type e Reflex 1000mm f 11 serial numbers 142361 143000 e Reflex 2000mm f 11 serial numbers 200111 200310 195 M The Built in Flash The built in flash can be used with lenses with 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 while lenses that block the subject s view of the red eye reduc
106. ands 3 Choose atime zone Time zone A time zone selection dialog will be displayed apres Press lt or P to highlight the local time zone the UTC field shows the difference between the selected time zone and Coordinated Universal Time or UTC in hours and press 4 Choose a date format Time zone and date Press A or W to choose the order in which the Date format year month and day will be displayed Press YND Year Month Day M D Y Month Day Y to proceed to the next step Day Month Year 5 Turn daylight saving time on or off Time zone and date Daylight saving time options will be displayed Psi Daylight saving time is off by default if daylight On saving time is in effect in the local time zone press A to highlight On and press 68 6 Set the date and time Time zone and date The dialog shown at right will be displayed mene x Press lt or to select an item A or W to change 2008 a Press to set the clock and exit to shooting mode OSet WOK The Setup Menu Language and date time settings can be changed at any time using the Language M 169 and Time zone and date 1 169 options in the setup menu The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an independent rechargeable power source which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EP 5 power connector and EH 5a AC adapter M 204 Three days of charging will power the clock for
107. aphs AF S DX 12 24mm f 4G ED AF S 17 35mm f 2 8D ED AF S DX 17 55mm f 2 8G ED AF 20 35mm f 2 8D AF S NIKKOR 24 70 mm f 2 8G ED AF S VR 200 400 mm f 4G ED 196 AF Assist Illumination AF assist illumination is not available with the following lenses e AF S NIKKOR 14 24mm f 2 8G ED e AF S VR 200mm f 2G ED e AF S VR 70 200mm f 2 8G ED e AF S VR 200 400 mm f 4G ED e AF S 80 200mm f 2 8D ED At ranges under 1 m 3 ft 3 in the following lenses may block the AF assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor e AF S 17 35mm f 2 8D ED e AF S NIKKOR 24 70mm f 2 8G ED e AF S DX 17 55mm f 2 8G ED e AF S VR 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6G ED e AF S DX NIKKOR 18 105mm f 3 5 5 6GEDVR e AF S 28 70mm f 2 8D ED e AF S DX VR 18 200 mm f 3 5 5 6G ED e AF S VR Micro 105mm f 2 8G ED Calculating Picture Angle The size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is 36 x 24 mm The size of the area exposed by the D5000 in contrast is 23 6 x 15 8 mm meaning that the picture angle of a 35mm camera is approximately 1 5 times that of the D5000 The approximate focal length of lenses for the D5000 in 35mm format can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the lens by about 1 5 Picture size 35mm format 36 x 24mm Picture diagonal Picture size D5000 23 6 X 15 8mm Picture angle 35mm format Picture angle D5000 197 Optional Flash Units Speedlights The camera supp
108. available While pressing generally has the same effect as pressing 6 there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing To exit the menus and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway C4 32 15 First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is powered by an EN EL9a rechargeable Li ion battery supplied To maximize shooting time charge the battery in the supplied MH 23 quick charger before use About one hour and forty minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains 1 Plug the charger in Insert the AC adapter plug into the battery charger and plug the power cable into an electrical outlet 2 Remove the terminal cover Remove the terminal cover from the battery 3 Insert the battery Insert the battery as shown in the illustration on the charger The CHARGE lamp will blink while the battery charges Battery Charging charging complete 4 Remove the battery when charging is complete Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking Remove the battery and unplug the charger 16 Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off Power switch Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries 2 Open the battery chamber cover Unlatch and open the battery chamber cover 3 Insert the battery Insert the battery as shown at right 4 C
109. beep will sound and the self timer lamp will blink to warn that the shutter curtain will close and the mirror will be lowered after about two minutes End cleaning or inspection immediately M Foreign Matter on the Low Pass Filter Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact with the low pass filter during production and shipping The D5000 however is designed to be used with interchangeable lenses and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are removed or exchanged Once inside the camera this foreign matter may adhere to the low pass filter where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions To protect the camera when no lens is in place be sure to replace the body cap provided with the camera being careful to first remove all dust and other foreign matter that may be adhering to the body cap Avoid exchanging lenses in dusty environments Should foreign matter find its way onto the low pass filter clean the filter as described above or have the filter cleaned by authorized Nikon service personnel Photographs affected by the presence of foreign matter on the filter can be retouched using Capture NX 2 available separately Q 202 or the clean image options available in some third party imaging applications 209 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration Keep dry This pro
110. ble CPU Lenses Autofocus is available with AF S and AF I CPU lenses only autofocus is not supported with other autofocus AF lenses IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used The features available with compatible CPU lenses are listed below Camera setting Focus Metering at oon a Autoandscene scat E Lens accessory rangefinder aries S A 3D Color AF S AF I NIKKOR vyv vy W KY v v v Other type G or D AF NIKKOR OAN v PC E NIKKOR series A e v a ad ade PC Micro 85mm f 2 8D oye wv A Ae AF S AF I teleconverter v y W Wy A v v Other AF NIKKOR except lenses for F3AF wi W wv v Y v AP NIKKOR A a v v vevi 1 Use AF S or AF I lenses to get the most from your camera Vibration Reduction VR supported with VR lenses 2 Spot metering meters selected focus point M 88 3 Can not be used with shifting or tilting The camera s exposure metering and flash control systems may not function as expected when the lens is shifted and or tilted or an aperture other than the maximum aperture is used AF S or AF I lens required With maximum effective aperture of f 5 6 or faster 7 When AF 80 200 mm f 2 8 AF 35 70 mm f 2 8 AF 28 85 mm f 3 5 4 5 New or AF 28 85 mm f 3 5 4 5 lenses are zoomed all the way in at the minimum focus distance the in focus indicator may be displayed when the image on the matte screen in the viewfinder is not in focus Focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus 8 With
111. cent A 97 Cloudy 96 The Shooting Menu White balance can be selected using the White balance option in SHOOTING MENU the shooting menu M 148 which also can be used to fine tune op Set Picture Control white balance M 98 or measure a value for preset white balance Y m Control cal a 99 Image size H White balance a ISO sensitivity settings El Active D Lighting EHA The Fluorescent option in the White balance menu can be used PENZE to select the light source from the bulb types shown at right A Fluorescent J gt x 1 Sodium vapor lamps gt 2 Warm white fluorescent White fluorescent gt x 5 Day white fluorescent gt x 6 Daylight fluorescent x 7 High temp mercury vapor Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wavelengths While light sources with a color temperature in the neighborhood of 5 000 5 500 K appear white light sources with a lower color temperature such as incandescent light bulbs appear slightly yellow or red Light sources with a higher color temperature appear tinged with blue The camera white balance options are adapted to the following color temperatures F sodium vapor lamps 2 700 K direct sunlight 5 200 K incandescent 4 flash 5 40
112. center area f Classic meter for portraits recommended when using filters with an weighted i exposure factor filter factor over 1x Camera meters current focus point use to meter off center subjects if Spot Auto area is selected for AF area mode as described on page 56 camera will meter center focus point Ensures that subject will be correctly exposed even when background is much brighter or darker 88 Autoexposure Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after metering exposure 1 Select center weighted or spot GJ metering EE m 88 Matrix metering amp will not produce the desired results 2 Lock exposure Shutter release Position the subject in the selected focus point and press button the shutter release button halfway With the shutter TRA release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus point press the AE L AF L button to lock focus and exposure While exposure lock is in effect an AE L indicator will E i25 F55 appear in the viewfinder 3 Recompose the photograph Keeping the AE L AF L button pressed recompose the photograph and shoot Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect the following settings can be adjusted without altering the metered value for exposure Mode Setting Programmed auto Shutter speed and aperture flexible program A81 Shutter priority auto Shutter speed Aperture priority auto Aperture The mete
113. ckage Camera Control Pro 2 Control the camera remotely from a computer and save photographs directly to the computer hard disk Note Use the latest versions of Nikon software Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is connected to the Internet See the websites listed on page xvi for the latest information on supported operating systems Body cap The body cap keeps the mirror viewfinder screen and low pass filter free of dust when a lens is not in place ML L3 wireless remote control M 67 Use as a remote shutter release for self portraits or to prevent blur caused by camera shake The ML L3 uses a 3 V CR2025 battery Remote controls Pressing the battery chamber latch to the right insert a fingernail into the gap and open the battery chamber Ensure that the battery is inserted in the correct orientation The D5000 is equipped with an accessory terminal for MC DC2 remote cords M 86 and GP 1 GPS units Accessory CQ 114 which connect with the lt mark on the terminal connector aligned with the mark next to the accessories accessory terminal as shown at right to access the accessory terminal open the connector cover close the 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 D5000 All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used regardless of speed SanDisk 512
114. cribed in this manual at any time and without prior notice Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain 229 EE Supported Standards e 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 e 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 e Exif version 2 21 The D5000 supports Exif Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras version 2 21 a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif compliant printers e PictBridge A standard developed through cooperation with the digital camera and printer industries allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without first transferring them to a computer e HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a standard for multimedia interfaces used in consumer electronics and AV devices capable of transmitting audiovisual data and control signals to HDMI compliant devices via a single cable connection Trademark Information Macintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
115. ct Nikon authorized service representative et upload couldnotne The Eye Fi card is still transmitting data after chance Disable has been selected for Eye Fi upload To The card is still transmitting 173 terminate wireless transmission turn the camera off and remove the card and pictures may be uploaded Indicator Monitor Error Press shutter release button again Start up error Contact a Nikon authorized service representative Autoexposure error Contact a Nikon authorized service representative Folder contains no images File does not contain image data Cannot select this file No image for retouching Check printer Check paper Paper jam Out of paper Check ink supply Out of ink Viewfinder Release shutter If error persists or appears frequently consult Nikon authorized service representative Consult Nikon authorized service representative Folder selected for playback contains no images Insert another memory card or select a different File has been created or modified using a computer or different make of camera or file is corrupt Memory card does not contain NEF RAW images for use with NEF RAW processing Check printer To resume select Continue if available nsert paper of selected size and select Continue Check ink To resume select Continue Replace ink and select Continue Paper is not selected size Insert paper of correct size and select Continue
116. ct is in focus To magnify the view in the monitor up to about 6 7 x for precise focus press the amp 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 Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor available only if Wide area or Normal area is selected for Live view autofocus or press SE to zoom out Q button 47 48 Recording and Viewing Movies This chapter describes how to record movies in live view Recording MOVIES ara era E E E A A SEA RAIAR WIE WING MOVIES aa a E E AE A E 49 Recording Movies Movies can be recorded at 24 fps in live view mode 1 Press the button The mirror is raised and the view through the lens is displayed in the monitor instead of the viewfinder The Icon A icon M 42 indicates that movies can not be recorded EN SS Modes A and M Set aperture before recording in mode A or M Focus Frame the opening shot and press the shutter release button halfway Shooting can not begin until the camera has focused Autofocus is not available after recording begins use manual focus to focus M 60 during recording 3 Start reco rding Recording indicator Press K to start recording at default settings A both video and sound are recorded do not cover the microphone on the front of the camera
117. cus mode Highlight one of the following options and press JE Note that AF S and AF C are available only in Cae ees modes P S A and M ni Option Description NE A Auto servo Camera automatically selects single servo autofocus if subject is AF stationary continuous servo autofocus if subject is moving AF S Single servo For stationary subjects Focus locks when shutter release button AF is pressed halfway AF C Continuous For moving subjects Camera focuses continuously while shutter servo AF release button is pressed halfway MF Manual focus Focus manually 2 60 54 Continuous servo Autofocus In AF C mode or when continuous servo autofocus is selected in AF A mode the camera gives priority to shutter response and the shutter may be released before the in focus indicator is displayed 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 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 M 60 or use focus lock M 58 to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph
118. display button 3 Display bracketing options Highlight the indicator for the selected bracketing mode and press A 4 Selecta bracketing increment AE bracketing Highlight a bracketing increment and press 6 Choose from values A between 0 3 EV AE 0 3 and 2 0 EV AE 2 0 lt gt Vv WB bracketing Highlight a bracketing increment and press Choose from increments of 1 WB 1 2 WB 2 and 3 WB 3 ADL bracketing Highlight ADL and press W The Fn Button Bracketing increment selection can also be assigned to the Fn button M 163 104 5 Framea photograph focus and shoot 9 AE bracketing The camera will vary exposure with each shot The first shot will be taken at the value currently selected for exposure compensation The bracketing increment will be subtracted from the current value in the second shot and added in the third shot bracketing the current value The modified values can be higher or lower than the maximum and minimum values for exposure compensation and are reflected in the values shown for shutter speed and aperture Bracketing ends automatically after the third shot is taken 1st shot unmodified 2nd shot exposure reduced The Bracketing Progress Indicator During AE bracketing progress is shown by the bracketing indicator in the information display e i Camera ready to take first shot e Camera ready to take second shot e Camera ready to
119. duct 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 Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature such as those that occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day can cause condensation inside the device To prevent condensation place the device in a carrying case or plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor damage data stored on the memory card or affect the product s internal circuitry Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light source for an extended period Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in photographs Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry To prevent an accidental interruption of power
120. during recording A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor Exposure can be locked by pressing the AE L AF L Time remaining button 4 89 or in P S and A altered by up to 3 EV in steps of 3 EV using exposure compensation M 90 4 End recording Press again to end recording to end recording and take a still picture in the mode currently selected with the mode dial press the shutter release button all the way down Recording will end automatically when the maximum size is reached or the memory card is full Maximum Size Each movie file can be up to 2 GB in size The maximum length is 5 min for movies with a frame size of 1280 x 720 20 min for other movies note that depending on memory card write speed shooting may end before this length is reached 50 HE Movie Settings To choose movie frame size and sound options 1 Select Movie settings 7 ra ____SHOOTINGMENU Press the MENU button to display the menus TA Auto distortion control OFF Highlight Movie settings in the shooting 2 lt Long oR OFF menu and press gt 5 I i amp Interval timer shooting OFF MENU button 2 Choose frame size and sound E Movie settings recording options 7 To choose a frame size highlight Quality ree and press Highlight one of the following a 500d ON options and press to select a Option Maximum length 333 1280x720 16 9 5 min H 640x424 3 2 omi R 320x216 3
121. e D Lighting uss 94 BED Metering inisi 88 KJ AF area mode secs 56 11 FOCUS MOE uueesssesssssssesssseeeeee 54 29 28 27 26 7 4000 5 6 eater ri apotiannarinetarinel OO O h h me h ek mk mk O N BHOO cians 19 202122 23 24 BR Release mode scssssssesses 65 BE ISO sensitivity essen 74 White balance wesc 96 15 mage size s nsss1ss1ssssssess1 64 KJ Image quality scenes 62 Bracketing indicator 103 Manual flash indicator 162 Flash compensation indicator for optional flash units 200 Auto area AF indicator 57 3D tracking indicator 57 FOCUS DOI esnie 58 Eye Fi connection IMCICATON sicasseesiavestvvessevecveess 173 EX Battery indicator 28 Camera rotated 90 to shoot in tall portrait orientation 1B Programmed auto 4000 F9 6 eS ie ree Hd m N ISO A Gis IsO A 25 1110 9 12 Beep indicator 0000 158 Number of exposures remaining eeecesseseceeeeeeees 29 Capture mode indicator 134 Lt GPS connection indicator anna 114 Auto ISO sensitivity INGICATON eesesssesseeeseseeees 149 FYJ Date imprint indicator 160 Aperture f numben 83 84 Exposure indicator 0 85 Exposure compensation indicator sessessessesssesseesenee 91 Bracketing progress indicator eE EEA 105 E Shutter speed eee 82 84 167 Auto Information Display MENU button gt Y setup men
122. e are recommended The Shooting Menu ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted using the ISO sensitivity m SHOOTING MENU settings option in the shooting menu 149 Set Picture Control o Manage Picture Control _ Image quality noru Image size white balance AUTO ISO sensitivity settings El Active D Lighting BRA See Also For information on enabling auto ISO sensitivity control in P S A or M modes see page 149 For information on using the High ISO NR option in the shooting menu to reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities see page 151 For information on displaying ISO sensitivity in the viewfinder see page 158 For information on using the Fn button and the command dial to select ISO sensitivity see page 163 75 Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals 1 Select Interval timer shooting oo SHOOTING MENU To display the menus press the MENU button s meee A Highlight the shooting menu tab and y Long oR OFF press gt to display the shooting menu then Shonen aa ovie settings highlight Interval timer shooting and Ws a FETE o press gt MENU button 2 Selecta starting trigger E Interval timer shooting i Choose start time Choose from the following starting triggers P i OP MELEG e To start shooting immediately highlight Now and cea press gt Shooting begins about 3 s after 500 01 00 setti
123. e cleaning is in progress 206 a SETUP MENU e Format memory card LCD brightness Info display format Auto information display A Info wrap around L Lock mirror up for cleaning EJ Video mode py Clean image sensor Lg Clean now OK CA Clean at startup shutdown o Image Sensor Cleaning EE Clean at Startup Shutdown 1 Select Clean at startup shutdown E lean image sensor Display the Clean image sensor menu as described in Step 2 on the previous page Highlight Clean at startup shutdown and press gt y Clean now Clean at startup shutdown 9N gt L y 2 Select an option Clean image sensor e Clean at startup shutdown Highlight one of the following options and press 6 ON Clean at startup lt 4 OFF Clean at shutdown CE Clean at startup amp shutdowr OK amp Cleaning off Option Description The image sensor is automatically cleaned each time the 0N Clean at startup camera is turned on OFF Clean at The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown shutdown each time the camera is turned off oy Clean at startup The image sensor is cleaned automatically at startup and at OFF amp shutdown shutdown Cleaning off Automatic image sensor cleaning off Y Image Sensor Cleaning Using camera controls interrupts image sensor cleaning Image sensor cleaning may not be performed at startup if the flash is on Cleaning is perfo
124. e following options and press 69 Image size Size pixels Approximate size when printed at 200 dpi Large 4 288 x 2 848 54 5 X 36 2 cm 21 4 x 14 2 in Medium 3 216 x 2 136 40 8 x 27 1 cm 16 1 x 10 7 in Small 2 144 x 1 424 27 2 x 18 1 cm 10 7 x 7 1in The Shooting Menu Image size can also be adjusted using the Image size option inthe B SHOOTING MENU shooting menu m 148 s Set Picture Control ESD Manage Picture Control _ Image quality NORM White balance AUTO ISO sensitivity settings 5 El Active D Lighting ERA The Fn Button Image quality and size can also be adjusted by pressing the Fn button and rotating the command dial M 163 64 Release Mode Release mode determines how the camera takes photographs one at a time ina continuous sequence with a timed shutter release delay or remote control or with reduced camera noise 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the IB button Press the amp button to place the cursor in the information display Piri aun NORM Image quality 0 0 HA 0 0 EXSD OFF oola OOS Eimaal Set 1 0 MA button Information display button 2 Display release mode options Release mode Highlight the current release mode in the information display and press 0 0 0 0 ESD a 3 Choose a release mode Highlight one of the following options and press Q
125. e the area visible in the final photograph select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale index to zoom in shorter focal lengths to zoom out Step 4 Focus 1 Press the shutter release button halfway Press the shutter release button halfway to focus The camera will select the focus points automatically If the subject is poorly lit the flash may pop up and the AF assist illuminator may light 2 Check the indicators in the viewfinder When the focus operation is complete the selected focus points will be briefly highlighted a beep will sound and the in focus indicator will appear in the viewfinder In focus indicator Description Subject in focus P Camera unable to focus using blinks autofocus See page 55 While the shutter release button is pressed halfway the number of exposures that can be stored in the memory buffer Q 66 will be displayed in the viewfinder Zoom in Zoom out In focus indicator Buffer capacity 31 Step 5 Shoot Smoothly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph The access lamp next to the memory card slot cover will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds to resume shooting before the photograph clears from the Access lamp display press the shutter release button halfway Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnec
126. ed one NEF RAW image and one basic JPEG basic quality JPEG image NEF RAW Images Note that the option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF RAW images White balance bracketing M 103 and date imprint Q 160 are not available at image quality settings of NEF RAW or NEF RAW JPEG NEF RAW images can be viewed on the camera or using software such as Capture NX 2 available separately Q 202 or ViewNX available on the supplied Software Suite CD JPEG copies of NEF RAW images can be created using the NEF RAW processing option in the retouch menu M 184 NEF RAW NEF JPEG When photographs taken at NEF RAW JPEG fine NEF RAW JPEG normal or NEF RAW JPEG basic are viewed on the camera only the JPEG image will be displayed When photographs taken at these settings are deleted both NEF and JPEG images will be deleted 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 images JPG for JPEG images or AVI for movies The NEF and JPEG files recorded at a setting of NEF JPEG have the same file names but different extensions Small copies created with the small picture option in the retouch menu have file names beginning with SSC_ and ending with the exte
127. eduction on when shooting at shutter speeds of bulb or time M 151 219 220 Playback Flashing areas shooting data or graphs appear on images Press A or W to choose photo information displayed or change settings for Display mode M 117 146 NEF RAW image is not played back Photo was taken at image quality of NEF JPEG 2 63 Some pictures are not displayed during playback Select All for Playback folder Note that Current is automatically selected after photograph is taken 146 Tall portrait orientation photos are displayed in wide landscape orientation e Select On for Rotate tall V 147 e Photo was taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation 1 170 e Camera orientation was changed while shutter release button was pressed in continuous release mode or camera was pointed up or down when photo was taken M 66 e Photo is displayed in image review M 147 Can not delete picture e Picture is protected remove protection M 125 e Memory card is locked M 24 Can not retouch picture e Photo can not be further edited with D5000 175 e Picture is a movie movies can not be retouched M 174 Can not change print order e Memory card is full delete pictures M 29 e Memory card is locked M 24 Can not select photo for printing Photo is in NEF RAW format Create JPEG copy using NEF RAW processing or transfer to computer and print using supplied software or
128. eed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects fast shutter speeds to freeze motion Fast shutter speed 1 6005 Slow shutter speed 1 s To take photographs in shutter priority auto 1 Rotate the mode dial to S Mode dial 2 Choose a shutter speed Shutter speed is shown in the viewfinder and information display Rotate the command dial to choose the desired shutter speed from values between 30 s and 1 40008 2 MSet Command dial BECAP 3 Framea photograph focus and shoot 82 Mode A Aperture Priority Auto In aperture priority auto you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure Large apertures low f numbers reduce depth of field blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject Small apertures high f numbers increase depth of field bringing out details in the background and foreground Short field depths are generally used in portraits to blur background details long field depths in landscape photographs to bring the foreground and background into focus f 22 To take photographs in aperture priority auto 1 Rotate the mode dial to A 2 Choose an aperture Aperture is shown in the viewfinder and information display Rotate the command dial to choose the desired aperture f
129. eject it The card can then be removed by hand Format the Memory Card Memory cards must be formatted after being used or formatted in other devices Format the card as described below M 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 M 134 1 Turn the camera on Power switch 2 Display format options m O SETUPMENU Press the MENU button to display the menus gt LCD brightness 0 g Info display format Highlight Format memory card in the setup Auto information display a A Info wrap around OF menu and press For more information on OF piia E Lock mirror up for cleaning using the menus see page 13 A n Video mode 3 Highlight Yes es Format memory card To exit without formatting the memory card mm highlight No and press i card will be deleted OK Yes 2 No 4 Press E Format memor card The message at right will be displayed while the card is formatted Do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until formatting is complete 23 V Memory Cards e Memory cards may be hot after use Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards Do not remove memory cards from the camera turn the camera off or remove or d
130. elect Quick adjust to choose a BM Waid GOK reset preset combination of settings Default settings can be restored by pressing the button 4 Press 6R Modifications to Original Picture Controls Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings are indicated by an asterisk SA PT Portrait PALS Landscape 2 Grid Adjust 108 EE Picture Control Settings Option Description Choose from options between 2 and 2 to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control note that this resets all manual adjustments For example choosing positive values for Vivid makes pictures more vivid Not available with Neutral Monochrome or custom Picture Controls Control the sharpness of outlines Select A to adjust sharpening oe according to the type of scene or choose from values between no sharpening and 9 the higher the value the greater the sharpening sale A to adjust contrast automatically according to the type of scene or choose from values between 3 and 3 choose lower values to prevent highlights in portrait subjects from being washed out in direct sunlight Quick adjust higher values to preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low contrast subjects Not available when Active D Lighting CO 94 is on reset if Active D Lighting is activated after value is changed Choose 1 for reduced brightness 1 for enhanced brightness Does not Brightness affect exposure
131. elect a menu Highlight the name of the menu containing the option you wish to add and press gt 3 Select an item Highlight the desired menu item and press 6 Items currently in My Menu are indicated by a checkmark items indicated by a N icon can not be selected 4 Position the new item Press A or V to move the new item up or down in My Menu Press 6 to add the new item Repeat steps 1 4 to select additional items EE Deleting Options from My Menu 1 Select Remove items B MYM e Image quality 2 ISO sensitivity settings Movie settings _ 3Reverse dial rotation OFF S Add items Remove items Rank items EJ Choose tab Add items CL Playback menu T a 9 Custom setting menu Setup menu i Retouch menu Add items G Scene mode Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control _ v Image quality Image size White balance v ISO sensitivity settings Active D Lighting Gq Choose position lt Image quality FINE ISO sensitivity settings _ Movie settings 3 Reverse dial rotation Move ale In My Menu highlight Remove items and press P 2 Select items Highlight items and press gt to select or deselect Selected items are indicated by a check mark es Remove items Done y O Image quality O ISO sensitivity settings Ka O Movie settings Boo 3 Reverse dial rotation Cx gt 3 Select Done Gs Remove items P x Done Highlight Done and press 68 EII O Ima
132. elected for AF area mode 2 Current Picture Control only P S A and M Modes P S A and M modes offer control over a variety of advanced settings including shutter speed and aperture metering flash compensation and white balance Sh tter Speedand Aperture sivcccvccacssacccsevccssustsesecsssuccsevecsocecivsscosdeNsssuscsteveisoatosuscotetsors 80 Mode P Programmed AUTO 2 orae a a E A E E aaeeconicaele 81 Mode S1Shutte Pront AUTO ea a a a A A E E 82 Mode AAperture PniOnity AUTO ei a e E R A ARE A AA AE 83 Mode MIManua l eaae nR rA E E AE E E AE E E 84 Long Time Exposures M Mode ONIY ieee ee aeaaea 86 olori g E E E E E E E TEE E peacucsosuneenenenceus 88 METEO AEE a A AE ceteris a I A A teeeeeenes 88 PUTOEX DP OSUME LOCK PaA ce ee E E a A E E 89 EXPOS WE COMPENSATION i A a A A A E N E A R 90 Pask Compensa oN E E E E A A A A A 92 Active DININI e e A AA A A A T 94 AAA E AE EE E E T A I E T E E E E TRS 96 Fine lUningAWVinite Balance e a E ieee A A T iene 98 PresetManu al ease e A E a E A I A arte 99 BFA GKOUIING E R T T E E T A T T E E T R N 103 Picture COMENOISs 5c Seasccsesseccecssseaccssesesescesssecttsavecesvaceesssecsseceseacsissbedeconedsesescesssseastecsscete 106 sSelectingaRicture Contohe a e a a R A EAER E A EA 106 Modifying Existing Picture Controls oen eoa a 108 Greating Custom PNS CONTOS ea E A nr A eascri emer 111 SHAG CUStOnY PITUre CONTOS aoe e aea a a aaa A sasnceeee wares ee 113 MINGIGR KOPSUN e AAAA e NIE
133. elevision Playback Use of an EH 5a AC adapter and EP 5 power connector available separately is recommended for extended playback When the camera is powered by an AC adapter the monitor off delay is fixed at one hour High Definition Devices The camera can be connected to HDMI devices using a type C mini pin HDMI cable available separately from third party suppliers 1 Turn the camera off Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable 2 Connect the HDMI cable as shown oo 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 gt button During playback images will be displayed on the high definition television or monitor screen the camera monitor will remain off C HDMI 2 168 At the default setting of Auto the camera automatically selects the appropriate HDMI format for the high definition device The HDMI format can be chosen using the HDMI option in the setup menu M 168 Close the Connector Cover Close the connector cover when the connectors are not in use Foreign matter in the connectors can interfere with data transfer 133 Connecting to a Computer This section describes how to use the supplied UC E6 USB cable to connect the camera to a computer Before Connecting the Camera Before connecting the camera install the software on
134. emory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera Movies can not be retouched Option aa Option an gt ER D Lighting 1 176 DA Quick retouch 185 z Redeye correction Red eye correction 176 f Straighten 185 fo Trim 177 Distortion control 185 Fipaeehae Monochrome 178 Fisheye 185 Piman Q Filter effects 178 amp Y Color outline 186 RETOUCH MENU of Color balance 179 Ml Perspective control 186 iets tlie Cai Small picture 180 Stop motion movie 187 ah Image overlay 182 Side by side 189 gone NEF RAW mp comparison gt py Perspective control processing aaua 1 Not available with photographs taken with Monochrome selected for Set Picture Control or JPEG copies of NEF RAW images created with Monochrome selected for Set Picture Control cross screen filter effects can be applied to monochrome images 2 Can only be selected by pressing MENU button and selecting amp 4 tab 3 Available only if button is pressed in full frame playback when a retouched image or Original is displayed Retouching Copies Up to ten effects can in most cases be applied in succession to a single image although with the exception of Image overlay each option can only be applied once note that multiple edits may result in loss of detail Options that can not be applied to the current image are grayed out and unavailable Image Quality Except in the case of copies created with Trim Small picture I
135. en or darken while the camera focuses If the camera is able to focus the focus point will be displayed in green if the camera is unable to focus the focus point will blink red Note that pictures can be taken even when the focus point blinks red Check focus in the monitor before shooting 5 Take the picture Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to shoot The monitor will turn off When shooting is complete the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for 4 s or until the shutter release button is pressed halfway The camera will then return to live view mode 6 Exit live view mode Press the L button to exit live view mode Live View Display Options Press the i button to cycle through display options as shown below The options available depend on the setting selected for Custom Setting d7 Live view display options N 161 pag 4 auto E ER A NORM WE A JOOS Q 7125 F5 6 s0 auTo 1 0 x wna Okan onal V125 F56 WAUTOL 1 0 125 EEO o RAUTOI 10k Show indicators Hide indicators Framing grid Show shooting info Positioning the Monitor The monitor can be adjusted for self portraits or for low or high angle shots Low angle shots High angle shots Self portraits Zz Frame shots with the camera Frame shots while holding Monitor shows mirror image close to the ground the camera over your head of what will appear in final picture Exposure Compensation
136. ence Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occurina particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet ona circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help FC Nikon D5000 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment Using other interface
137. enes lt x W BE SCENE Mode When the mode dial is rotated to SCENE the following scenes can be selected by rotating the command dial until the desired scene is shown in the information display 8 Mode dial Night landscape Party indoor BN Blossom Autumn colors Food Silhouette High key Low key B PAN SCENE Mode The mode selected when the mode dial is rotated to SCENE SHOOTING MENU can also be chosen using the Scene mode option in the 5 a shooting menu M 148 Manase Picture Control _ Image quality NORM 5 Image size ISO sensitivity settings 33 34 BE Scene Modes Z Portrait gt j ae s at d J am st gt d 7 i gt 5 J a i j AR sS g f wy A y N e e Use for portraits with soft natural looking skin tones If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth Landscape gt A ge ae aE Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor Use for snapshots of children Clothing and background details are vividly rendered while skin tones remain soft and natural Sal x Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly The built in flash and AF as
138. enner rere 92 ANE A N aea E E E nee ee a ere 94 WATS BING E E TE EE E E E E T 96 Fine Tuning White BalanCe sesesssessseesseesssesssseesseesseessseeosseessseesseeoseeossnrosseesseessseessseessees 98 AEE B18 E E E E A E A E TTA 99 Bracke UnG ceran tataenctentesataate tendasabias vie staan Seared Mies 103 PIANE EEO S aAA 106 Selecting a Picture Control ses sseessseesssessssessseeossersseeonseessseesseesssessserosseesseroseessssrossersseess 106 Modifying Existing Picture Controls sessessssseessseessseesosseesssseesnsseeosseresssesossseesssseeossee 108 Creating Custom Picture ControlS e sssesssseesseesssesssseesseessecosseeosseessersnseosseeossersseessseess 111 Sharing Custom Picture Controls esseesesessseessseesseesssesssseesseesseessserosseesseroseeossseossersseese 113 TASG P TOPS UNIC onian AAE E ee ee ee 114 More on Playback 115 F llFrame Playback oannes n O 116 Photo TATOO aN Of uessariorannina aiaa iaaa E 117 TWIN aI Playback sscavssascnecesevsanssussaxesessessenstcensstedconswoussgassessscncensucerssesasonu areosveanspaniterss 122 Calendar Playback siswssstesvesacececozestuceseisastenarseavensaiuenieaanssntaraagenusnia ncaa sardameteniatstennnseces 123 Taking a Closer Look Playback ZOOM cssssssssssssssesssssssssssssssesscessssessssssesscsssssecseseees 124 Protecting Photographs from Deletion sessssessssssesscsesessesescsessesesesseacseeseseseesesees 125 Deleting PHOTOG RAINS iateecsiclacetetea
139. era Who do go to for servicing and repairs Key phrase aa Using the menus 13 15 Help 13 Error messages 221 The information display 8 9 The command dial 10 12 Menus 145 192 Two button reset 78 Time zone and date 20 169 File number sequence 159 My Menu 191 Recent settings 190 Key phrase mM The DK 5 eyepiece cap 67 77 Approved memory cards 203 Compatible lenses 194 Optional flash units 198 Accessories 202 Cleaning 205 Servicing 205 OB WON anena E A a ii FOr VO AN UY sch caasesntnesceses tages ced eos asc ssansdolatadesvananacsscanteasieniasianuatiead asi reteasentees xii E teu ecco cna caps cece tees es seq E E aoe tte ects tec XIV Introduction 1 OE E EAA OAS IA AN EAA epee eee eect eee 2 Getting to KNOW the CaMe P ecssssssssssesssscscscsessssssssssesesesescsessssessseacsesssseseseseacaesesseseseees 3 The Camera BOOY i gecesi ceseeccusetersuvavases a a NEOR 3 The Mod Dialssercosnsinaorenn nns saN r E i 5 TRE WS WING E easan a A A E A anastasia 6 NMS Ea S O NAE E E T E N A AA OAA E a A E 7 The Information Display csscsscssssssesssssssssscsssscsssssessssesssssssecsssscsesssscassscsssassecsssscsesesseesees 8 The Command Dial bccxcsacscossczsayocacuastaacncaterstueconrasn arte tanneries a oraa E Er NEA Sorra naiara 10 The Power Switi co ea tase seavacoraansasvtretiecasaraheions oo ccavinare as ees a 12 Oona a M 9 0 cee oeneeener E A E rer carne 13 Jang camera kt 10 S minansenpia eer Pre E server rere ome 14
140. erosseesseessseesss Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter GING TORUS Came d eanga a A OGE E E ee ee een eee meee RNS VMTN EE N E A AA A A AA et EE E AE A The Low Pass Fiol rumana AR Caring for the Camera and Battery CautionS sss ssssessssessssessseessserssseeosseesssesssseosss Available SOTO cremara E N EA Memory Card Capaci eceran tin A E ENA EXO OST Progra riena EAE Tonbe HOO TING a S E E NEE A EAA DUS NAY aiena A ET Shooting All MOdEsS ccxsscctonsscencexsvsarceserstuvessseuteatarounesseaaanstiescencoiacaabessedeteissiwctavabastalecnsancess SMOOTING PSA M orena nenra a E E POVO TOK ae T EE EAN AE OOE EO ene Miscelilanc OU Scena a E BU OM PSS AIS sriiesnersesiniinarini annia airi ranana iaia ainai SPECION enaA EEA E EAE EAEE Bane aana RAE E E eer eee E xi xii 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 A This icon marks warnings To prevent possible injury read all warnings before using this Nikon product EE WARNINGS Keep the sun out of the frame Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects Sunlight focused into
141. eseeseeees 149 EQ Warning indicator 221 When the battery is exhausted or no battery is inserted the display in the viewfinder will dim This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The viewfinder display will return to normal when a fully charged battery is inserted The Viewfinder Display Owing to the characteristics of this type of viewfinder display you may notice fine lines radiating outward from the selected focus point This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The Viewfinder The response time and brightness of the viewfinder may vary with temperature The Monitor The monitor opens outwards 180 and can be rotated 180 left or 90 right as shown below allowing the monitor to be angled for high and low angle photography or rotated to face the user for self portraits A 45 EE Shooting Position In other situations the monitor can be stowed on the camera body by opening it outward and rotating it 180 left before folding it back onto the camera body This position is recommended for most shooting and playback EE Storage Position To protect the monitor when the camera is not in use fold it back onto the camera body as shown at right V Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown above Do notuse force Failure to observe these precautions could damage the connection between the monitor and the camera body Adjust the monitor
142. esponse release mode a 3 Frame the photograph Using a Remote Control If autofocus is in effect in delayed remote or quick response release mode the camera can be focused by pressing the shutter release button halfway the shutter will not be released if the shutter release button is pressed all the way down Cover the Viewfinder After framing the photograph remove DK 5 eyepiece cap the rubber eyecup and insert the supplied DK 5 eyepiece cap as shown This prevents light entering via the Ce viewfinder interfering with exposure SS Hold the camera firmly when removing A the eyepiece cup 67 4 Take the photograph Self timer mode Press the shutter release button halfway to focus and then press the button the rest of the way down to start the self timer The self timer lamp will start to blink and a beep will begin to sound Two seconds before the photograph is taken the self timer lamp will stop blinking and the beeping will become more rapid The shutter will be released about ten seconds after the timer starts The timer will not start if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released Delayed remote and quick response modes From a distance of 5 m 16 ft or less aim the transmitter on the ML L3 at the infrared receiver on the camera and press the shutter release button on the ML L3 In delayed remote mode the self timer
143. ess 6 s No The message shown at right will be E Measure displayed before the camera enters preset P measurement mode Take photo of white or gray object filling viewfinder under lighting for shooting g9 100 When the camera is ready to measure white balance a flashing F PRE will appear in the viewfinder and information display Measure white balance Before the indicators stop flashing frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter release button all the way down No photograph will be recorded white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus Check the results Ifthe camera was able to measure a value for ype oE white balance the message shown at right will be displayed and fi will flash in the viewfinder for about eight seconds before the camera returns to shooting mode To return to shooting mode immediately press the shutter release button halfway 125 5 6 If lighting is too dark or too bright the camera may be unable to measure white balance A message will appear in the sk il information display and a flashing na od sel will appear in the viewfinder Press the shutter release button halfway to return to Step 4 and measure white balance again V Measuring Preset White Balance If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing direct measurement mode will end when the exposure meters turn off The auto meter
144. esssseesssssssessssesss 133 4 shi U n n pi W 1 Viewfinder eyepiece 25 Ws Se thumbnail playback JFJ DK 24 rubber eyecup Zoom out button 122 Monitor help DUTTON eee 13 Viewing Settings se 8 Q playback zoom in LIVE VIQW ecsecsesseeseescseceseees 4 BUON aean 124 Viewing pictures s s s 39 lt B gt information edit Full frame playback 116 DUG rue rvaseetracavicnces 9 1a delete button Two button reset button 78 Deleting pictures 40 10 Tripod socket Deleting pictures during Diopter adjustment DlayDAaCK sessesseeseeseesees 126 COMO ccssccincsssiienssvicssansssesssans 25 IEJ playback button 39 116 at AE L AF L K MENU menu button 13 145 button eee 59 164 O n protect button 125 rani Cito 15 The Camera Body Continued 16 17 14 live view button Taking photograph 41 Shooting MOVIES 0 49 Memory card slot cover 22 BJ Multi selector esses 14 OK DUttON seeescssssssseees 14 Memory card access lamp E E E E 22 32 K Speaker Power connector cover for optional power connector 13 Command diial ccecee 10 22 Battery chamber cover 17 The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes HEP S A and M Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings P Pr
145. et DPOF from the playback menu displays the menu shown in Step 1 1 Choose Select set ma Print set DPOF Highlight Select set and press P Deselect all T CA E Creating a New Print Order To remove all previously selected pictures from g the print order highlight Deselect all and press 2 Select pictures mit se POF Use the multi selector to scroll through the A o et oD pictures on the memory card To display the ii a X current picture in full screen press and hold s boio o the amp button To select the current picture y OSet Zom OOK for printing press the 9 button and press A The picture will be marked with a amp icon and the number of prints will be set to 1 Keeping the 9 amp 3 button pressed press A or to specify the number of prints up to 99 to deselect the picture press V when the number of prints is 1 Continue until all the desired pictures have been selected 3 Display imprint options we Pint set OPOP Press to display data imprint options WT Done O C1 Data imprint O Imprint date 143 144 4 Select imprint options ma Print set DPOF T Select set Highlight the following options and press gt to toggle the highlighted option on or off to Dore complete the print order without including Reece this information proceed to Step 5 a e Dataimprint Print shutter soeed and aperture on all pictures in print order
146. ether the subject is correctly exposed Indicator Description Indicator Description Focus point is slightly Camera in focus behind subject Focus point is slightly in front of subject Focus point is well behind subject Camera can not determine correct focus Focus point is well in front of subject Using the Rangefinder The rangefinder requires a lens with a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster and is not available in live view The desired results may not be achieved in situations in which the camera would be unable to focus using autofocus M 55 b Exposure b1 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl MENU button gt Custom Settings menu This option determines whether adjustments to shutter speed SGEEaamItm aperture exposure compensation flash compensation and bracketing are made in increments equivalent to 3 EV 1 3 step E or 2 EV 1 2 step 5 12 W2step c Timers AE Lock c1 Shutter Release Button AE L MENU button gt Custom Settings menu At the default setting of Off exposure only locks when the AE L PEEMETITIN AF L button is pressed If On is selected exposure will also lock when the shutter release button is pressed halfway 156 c2 Auto off Timers MENU button gt Custom Settings 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
147. exposure noise reduction or auto distortion control M 150 is on 3 Image size applies to JPEG images only Size of NEF RAW images can not be changed File size is the total for NEF RAW and JPEG images 215 Exposure Program The exposure program for programmed auto is shown in the following graph w F lens focal length lt 55mm 55mm lt F lt 135mm mms 135MMN lt F NS FB YANO AZM KH OATH OAM x N f1 4 N 2 M NANNAKA mst gt g 28 4 N lt 5 6 f11 f16 f22 f32 gt ANA f1 4 f22 AAN amp O _h o1 A N _ AENEAN 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 5001000 2000 4000 8000 Shutter speed The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with ISO sensitivity the above graph assumes an ISO sensitivity of ISO 200 equivalent When matrix metering is used values over 17 3 EV are reduced to 171 3 EV 216 Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative Display Viewfinder is out of focus Adjust viewfinder focus or use optional eyepiece correction lenses M 25 202 Viewfinder is dark Insert a fully charged battery 16 28 Displays turn off without warning Choose longer delays for Custom Setting c2 Auto off timers m 157 Information display does not appear in monitor Shutter re
148. f 1 4 lens at infinity 1 0 m Eyepoint 17 9 mm 1 0 m Diopter adjustment 1 7 0 7 m Focusing screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark V screen with focus frame framing grid can be displayed Reflex mirror Quick return Lens aperture Instant return electronically controlled 224 Lens Compatible lenses e AF S or AF I All functions supported e Type Gor D AF NIKKOR without built in autofocus motor All functions except autofocus supported IX NIKKOR lenses not supported e Other AF NIKKOR All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II Lenses for F3AF not supported e Type D PCNIKKOR All functions supported except autofocus and some shooting modes e Al P NIKKOR All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering Il e Non CPU Autofocus not supported Can be used in mode M but exposure meter does not function Electronic rangefinder can be used if lens has amaximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster Shutter Type Electronically controlled vertical travel focal plane shutter Speed 1 4000 30 s in steps of 3 or 2 EV bulb time requires optional ML L3 wireless remote control Flash sync speed X 200 s synchronizes with shutter at 1 200 s or slower Release Release mode Ls single frame Gi continuous self timer amp 2s delayed remote amp quick response 8 quiet shutter release Frame advance rate Up to 4 fps manual focus mode M or S sh
149. g 420 pixel RGB sensor are available with built in flash and SB 900 SB 800 SB 600 or SB 400 i TTL balanced fill flash is available when matrix or center weighted metering is selected e Auto aperture Available with SB 900 SB 800 and CPU lens e Non TTL auto Supported flash units include SB 900 SB 800 SB 80DX SB 28DX SB 28 SB 27 and SB 22S e Range priority manual Available with SB 900 and SB 800 e D 2 amp amp X W Auto auto with red eye reduction off fill flash and red eye reduction available with optional flash units e i Auto slow sync auto slow sync with red eye reduction off slow sync and slow sync with red eye reduction available with optional flash units a z E D 3 9 J M M Fill flash and red eye reduction available with optional flash units e ff Fill flash e PA Fill flash rear curtain with slow sync slow sync slow sync with red eye reduction red eye reduction e S M Fill flash rear curtain sync red eye reduction 3 1 EV in increments of 3 or Y2 EV Flash Flash ready indicator Lights when built in flash or optional flash unit such as SB 900 SB 800 SB 600 SB 400 SB 80DX SB 28DxX or SB 50DxX is fully charged blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output Accessory shoe Standard ISO 518 hot shoe contact with safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built in flash SB 900 System CLS SB 800 or SU 800 as commander
150. g or when selected with flash unit 4 Standard i TTL flash for digital SLR is used with spot metering 5 Selected with flash unit 6 Auto aperture AA is used regardless of mode selected with flash unit 7 Can be selected with camera Guide Number To calculate the range of the flash at full power divide the Guide Number by the aperture For example at ISO 100 the SB 800 has a Guide Number of 38 m or 125 ft 35 mm zoom head position its range at an aperture of f 5 6 is 38 5 6 or about 6 8 meters or in feet 125 5 6 approximately 23 ft 7 in For each twofold increase in ISO sensitivity multiply the Guide Number by the square root of two approximately 1 4 199 200 HE Other Flash Units The following flash units can be used in non TTL auto and manual modes SB 30 SB 272 SB 22S SB 23 SB 293 Speedlight SB 80DX SB 28DX SB 28 SB 26 SB 25 Flash mode SB 50DX 1 SB 22 SB 20 SB 16B SB 15 SB 21B3 SB 29S2 A homa OO o e o S wa WW Repeating fash _ o o o REAR Rear curtain sync Y 1 InP S A and M modes lower built in flash and use optional flash unit only 2 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter release is disabled Set flash unit to A non TTL auto flash 3 Autofocus is available with AF S VR Micro NIKKOR ED 105mm f 2 8G and AF S Micro NIKKOR 60 mm f 2 8G ED lenses only 4 Available when camera is used to select flash mode Notes on Optional Flash Units Refer to the S
151. ge quality O ISO sensitivity settings O Movie settings O 3Reverse dial rotation 4 Delete the selected items A confirmation dialog will be displayed Press to delete the selected items es CEND Cancel Deleting Items in My Menu To delete the item currently highlighted in My Menu press the t button A confirmation dialog will be displayed press t again to remove the selected item from My Menu EE Reordering Options in My Menu 1 Select Rank items In My Menu highlight Rank items and press gt 2 Select an item E Rank items i A e Image quality FINE Highlight the item you wish to move and press ISO sensitivity settings Movie settings X 3 Reverse dial rotation OFF E OK Select items 3 Position the item B Rankitems OO O OOO OO e Image quality FINE Press A or W to move the item up or down in My __ ISO sensitivity settings Movie settings Menu and press 68 Repeat Steps 2 3 to 1 E3 Reverse dial rotation OFF reposition additional items Move ale 192 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 renren AA Aa ceed EEEa SA ERE EA TI EEEE TE S 194 CompatiDleiC PUES Ns ES ma aA a E E A shes A A A E 194 CompatibieNon CP UENS OS aaa E a A A R esac Seek 195 Optional Flash Units Speedlights seees
152. genta 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 incandescent is selected will make photographs slightly colder but will not actually make them blue 4 Press 6R 98 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 will be used in final photo and white balance measured by camera see below Use photo White balance is copied from photo on memory card 1 102 Measure EE Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance 1 Light a reference object Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph 2 Display white balance options E White balance To display the menus press the MENU button oT M Highlight White balance in the shooting 2 a Direct sn menu and press to display white balance z Ko options CET MENU button 3 Select Preset manual E White balance s Preset manual Highlight Preset manual and press P Use photo 4 Select Measure Measure Highlight Measure and press The menu shown at right will be displayed highlight er cae Yes and pr
153. h the camera Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait and Landscape can not be copied to the memory card renamed or deleted 113 The GP 1 GPS Unit The GP 1 GPS unit available separately can be connected to the camera s accessory terminal using the cable supplied with the GP 1 allowing information on the camera s current position to be recorded when photographs are taken Turn the camera off before connecting the GP 1 for more information see the GP 1 manual When the camera establishes communication with the GP 1 a N icon will appear in the information display Photo information for pictures taken while the AB icon is displayed will include an additional page of GPS data M 121 GPS data are only recorded when the Ea icon is displayed confirm that the icon appears in the information display before shooting a flashing icon indicates that the GP 1 is searching for a signal pictures taken while the icon is flashing do not include GPS data If no data are received from the GP 1 for two seconds the N icon will clear from the display and the camera will stop recording GPS information EE Setup Menu Options The GPS item in the setup menu contains the options listed below e Auto meter off Choose whether the exposure meters turn off automatically when the GP 1 is attached Option Description Exposure meters turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the time given in Custom Set
154. hat appear to have been taken with a fisheye tha lens Press gt to increase the effect this also increases the 7 ar amount of that will be cropped out at the edges of the image lt q to reduce it Press to copy the photograph or press gt to exit to playback without creating a copy 185 Color Outline MENU button gt gh retouch menu Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for painting The effect can be previewed in the edit display Press to copy the photograph Cancel OK Save aay KE 2 Nag 29 kaci Before After Perspective Control MENU button gt gh retouch menu Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from naain the base of a tall object Use the multi selector to adjust perspective note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out Press K to copy the photograph or press gt to exit to playback without creating a copy Before 186 Stop Motion Movie MENU button gt gh retouch menu Selecting Stop motion movie from the retouch menu displays the menu shown in Step 1 Follow the steps below to create a stop motion movie from photographs taken with the camera 1 Choose the frame size E Stormotion movie Highlight Frame size and press to display a mar menu of frame size options Highlight the 2 Soda desired frame size and press 6 s 2 Choose the frame ra
155. he Active D Lighting SHOOTING MENU l option in the shooting menu M 148 EA Sot TREC Manage Picture Control See Also a Image quality roy For information on using the Fn button and command dial to Wise ance select Active D Lighting see page 163 For information on Me COTTEN automatically varying Active D Lighting over two photographs one with Active D Lighting off the second with the current setting for Active D Lighting see page 103 95 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 in P S A and M modes other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the IB button Press the amp button to place the cursor in the information display D ED aun NORM we AUTO so 200 125 75 6 Image quality AF A n AOL A a ooa ooe MSet 1 0 MA button Information display amp button 0 0 0 0 ESD st OFF 2 Display white balance options White balance Highlight the current white balance setting in the information display and press 6 3 Choose a white balance option Highlight one of the following options and press 6X AUTO Auto Direct sunlight f Shade Incandescent 4 Flash PRE Preset manual N 99 m Fluores
156. hey will be read by all who use the product EE Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need the following symbols and conventions are used V This icon marks cautions information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera This icon marks notes information that should be read before using the camera LA This icon marks references to other pages in this manual M Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements THE USE OF NON NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY M Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon authorized service representative once every one to two years and that it be serviced once every three to five years note that fees apply to these services Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally Any accessories regularly used with the camera such as lenses or optional flash units should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used Getting to Know the Camera Take a few
157. ht saving time on or off Option Description Choose a time zone The camera clock is automatically set to the time in the new time zone Date and time Set the camera clock M 20 Date format Choose the order in which the day month and year are displayed Daylight Turn daylight saving time on or off The camera clock will automatically be saving time advanced or set back one hour The default setting is Off Language MENU button gt setup menu Choose a language for camera menus and messages The following options are available Time zone Option Description Option Description Option Description Dk Dansk Danish It Italiano Italian Sv Svenska Swedish De Deutsch German NI Nederlands Dutch Traditional e eube ederlands mx chy BKB En English English No Norsk Norwegian Chinese i i i Simplified Es Espa ol spanish PI Polski Polish S hx AP Fi Suomi Finnish Pt Portugu s Portuguese Chinese Fr Fran ais French Ru Pycckun Russian H AAs Japanese et 2 Korean Image Comment MENU button gt setup menu Add acomment to new photographs as they are taken Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX supplied or Capture NX 2 available separately Q 202 The comment is also visible on the third shooting data page in the photo information display 1 120 e Done Save changes and return to the setup menu e Input comment Inout a comment as described on page 152 Comments can be up to 36 characters long
158. ighlight the HIKON Name area desired character in the keyboard area and press the Q button To delete the character at the current cursor position press the i button Press k to save changes and return to the shooting menu or press MENU to exit without creating a new folder or changing the folder name Folder Names On the memory card folder names are preceded by a three digit folder number assigned automatically by the camera e g 100D5000 Each folder can contain up to 999 photographs During shooting pictures are stored in the highest numbered folder with the selected name If a photograph is taken when the current folder is full or contains a photograph numbered 9999 the camera will create a new folder by adding one to the current folder number e g 101D5000 The camera treats folders with the same name but different folder numbers as the same folder For example if the folder NIKON is selected for Active folder photographs in all folders named NIKON 100NIKON 101 NIKON 102NIKON etc will be visible when Current is selected for Playback folder N 146 Renaming changes all folders with the same name but leaves the folder numbers intact 152 GY Custom Settings Fine Tuning Camera Settings To display the Custom Settings menu press MENU and select the Custom Settings menu tab CUSTOM SETTING MENU Reset custom settings a Autofocus b Exposure MENU button lt C Timers AE lock 4 4 Shooting d
159. im If On is selected the monitor will gradually dim while shooting information is displayed Info Display Format MENU button gt setup menu Choose from the following two formats for the information display M 8 Separate formats can be selected for auto and scene modes on the one hand and for P S A and M modes on the other 400 8400 ESD Set Set Classic Q 167 Graphic 8 1 Choose the modes in which the selected 5 Info display format information display will be used Highlight Auto scene modes or P S A and M b modes and press P s 2 ig Auto scene modes o gt CA P S A and M modes 2 Select Classic or Graphic E nfo display format z e Auto scene modes Highlight Classic or Graphic and press gt ta Classic Graphic 3 Selecta background color oy te dol omat e ackground color Highlight a background color and press 6 7 Choose from blue black or orange Classic or g E1 Bue Black green black or brown Graphic El Orange 166 The Classic display is shown below Camera in normal orientation BP Programmed auto AUTO SLOW Shooting mode a auto auto flash off ww 28 Scene modes cseseseseeeees 33 P S A and M mode 80 2 E 221 JEJ Flash mode esses 71 Exposure compensation 90 IE Flash compensation 92 BJ Picture Control ssseseson 106 Bracketing increment 104 BE Activ
160. image rotation eee 170 Auto information display 168 Auto meter Off ese 29 157 Auto Off timers 0 eseeessseseseseeees 157 Auto area AF area mode 57 AUTOFOCUS sxissrsctscootssctoresiarneicouves 54 59 Auto servo AF seessesessessesesseseseesses 54 Available Settings scsscsseees 212 B Battel Vonnie 16 17 28 BEC scnivicnomneminiaainean 158 Black and White cccccsssseseseees 178 Ble eenn 98 179 Blue intensifier Filter effects 178 Body Captus uninnnan 3 18 202 Border PictBridge 138 141 Bracketing sssseeee 103 162 163 Built in AF assist illuminator 155 BUID rera e 86 BUTS eee renee err rene ere aren eres 66 C Calendar ee 123 Calendar playback uu esses 123 Camera Control Pro 2 134 202 Center weighted scssssssecseees 88 Charging a battery secsecnees 16 Clean image Sensor csesseeeeees 206 CHOGK cavisrisitinmancviaerinbocheeien 20 169 Clock battery esssesesecsecseseees 21 Cloudy White balance 96 CLS A EAEE 198 Color balanCe ss sseseesssssessseesssese 179 Color outline se sssesssssesssseessseersssees 186 Color SPACE eseesesessesesseseseescseeseees 150 Color temperature ccessesecseees 97 Compatible lens eeseseeeeees 194 COMPUTE sui ciiien cenaadn 134 Connecting a GPS to the camera 114 Continuous Release mode 65 Continuous servo AF ceseeee 54 CPU COMUA
161. ing Menu Shooting Options scsccsscsscsscsscecscscsscsssssssssssssseceaces 148 Custom Settings Fine Tuning Camera Settings csccccsccescsrssssscscsececceccercsceeres 153 T The Setup Menu Camera Setup 5 5 2 cs 22cdscsessscacdos ersstes escsereosecscssovesscccdeccsensssecassoexeoss 165 K The Retouch Menu Creating Retouched Copies sessosoesesesesesoeesossesesescsorceoeeeseseseee 174 E Recent Settings My MenU ssssessssesesesseseososeseosescoscscseoscsescoscssoscseseososessosessoseseos 190 IAB gt The Playback Menu Managing Images To display the playback menu press MENU and select the gt playback menu tab PLAYBACK MENU G PLAYBACK MENU fi z Playback folder Playback folder Display mode Display mode _ Image review _ Image review A Rotate tall A Rotate tall Slide show E Slide show Print set DPOF Print set DPOF MENU button The playback menu contains the following options Image review Playback Folder MENU button gt gt playback menu Choose a folder for playback Option Description Only photos in the folder currently selected for Active folder in the shooting menu are displayed during playback This option is selected automatically when a photo Current is taken If a memory card is inserted and this option selected before photos have been taken a message stating that the folder contains no images will be displayed du
162. ints Print photographs one ata CQ 142 time QV 137 Disconnect USB cable Printing Via Direct USB Connection Be sure the EN EL9a battery is fully charged or use an optional EH 5a AC adapter and EP 5 power connector When taking photographs to be printed via direct USB connection in P S A and M modes set Color space to sRGB M 150 Connecting the Printer E 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 as shown Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the printer do not connect the cable via a USB hub 136 3 Turn the camera on A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor followed by a PictBridge playback display PictBridge 10005000 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 15 04 2009 10 02 27 4288x2848 Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 Selecta picture Press lt or P to view additional pictures or press A or F to view photo information M 117 Press the amp button to zoom in on the current frame Q 124 press gt to exit zoom To view six 1o0s000 o ps 000r TP owe ORMA pictures at a time press the 9 button Use the multi selector to highlight pictures or press amp to display the highlighted picture full frame 2 Display printing options y Setu Start printing Press to display PictBridge printing opti
163. ion to 0 Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off 90 The 4 Button Exposure compensation can also be set by pressing the E4 button and X rotating the command dial The 3 O 1 125 F5 6 WS Hreenee PETERT selected value is shown in the viewfinder and information display 4 button Command dial Mode M In mode M exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator shutter speed and aperture do not change Using a Flash When a flash is used exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash level See Also For information on choosing the size of the increments available for exposure compensation see Custom Setting b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl N 156 For information on automatically varying exposure over a series of photographs to bracket a selected exposure compensation value see Bracketing M 103 91 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 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the iB button Press the amp button to place the cursor in the information display Image quality
164. iorate Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals To prevent mold or mildew take the camera out of storage at least once a month Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away Store the battery in a cool dry place Replace the terminal cover before putting the battery away Notes on the monitor The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light This is common to all TFT LCD monitors and does not indicate a malfunction Images recorded with the product are unaffected Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light Do not apply pressure to the monitor as this could cause damage or malfunction Dust or lint on the monitor can be removed with a blower Stains can be removed by wiping lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury from broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes and mouth Return the monitor to the storage position before transporting the camera or leaving it unattended Batteries Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning and should be removed with a soft dry cloth before use Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling batteries Turn the product off before replacing the ba
165. irpins e Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged To avoid damage to the product be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains e When the battery is not in use attach the terminal cover and store in a cool dry place e The battery may be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on battery power for an extended period Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool e Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery such as discoloration or deformation ZN Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger e Keep dry Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock e Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth Continued use could result in fire e Do not handle the power cable or go near the charger during thunderstorms Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock e Do not damage modify or forcibly tug or bend the power cable Do not place it under heavy objects or expose it to heat or flame Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed take the power cable to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock
166. isconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded deleted or copied to a computer Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects Do not bend drop or subject to strong physical shocks Do not apply force to the card casing Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card Do not expose to water heat high levels of humidity or direct sunlight The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data When this switch is in the lt L A lock position photos can not be recorded or deleted and x the memory card can not be formatted To unlock the Write protect switch memory card slide the switch to the write position 24 Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision Check that the display in the viewfinder is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera Power switch on 2 Focus the viewfinder Slide the diopter adjustment control up and down until the viewfinder display and focus point 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 point Adjusting Viewfinde
167. isplay 6 Bracketing flash f Controls 2 WT Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings Custom Setting groups to suit individual preferences m a Autofoous mm a Built in AF assist illuminator ON a3 Live view autofocus Biol SE Rangefinder OFF A p1EV steps for exposure cntrl 1 3 c1 Shutter release button AEL OFF c Auto off timers NORM c3 Self timer S b Exposure z 1 3 C1 Shutter release button AEL OFF Main menu c2 Auto off timers NORM c3 Self timer EJ c4 Remote on duration Gin d1Beep 4H d2 Viewfinder grid display OFF d31SO display OFF i R Reset custom settings Eee a Autofocus b Exposure c Timers AE lock d Shooting display Bracketing flash f Controls c Timers AE lock OFF j c2 Auto off timers NORM c3 Self timer a _ c4Remote on duration Gin di Beep 4H gt 42 Viewfinder grid display OFF d31SO display OFF d4 File number sequence OFF d Shooting display mi Beep o OA d2 Viewfinder grid display OFF d31SO display OFF d4 File number sequence OFF 5 Exposure delay mode OFF 6 Date imprint OFF d7 Live view display options mn Flash cntrl for built in flash TTL _ ra Reset custom settings R Reset custom Bracketing flash settings m 154 e d7Live view display options y e1 Flash cntrl for builtin flash ALK Auto bracketing set AE _ 1 Assign Fn button 42 Assign AEL AF button a gt 3Reverse dial rotation OFF
168. isting Set Picture Control Picture Controls M 108 Choose Manage Picture Control to create amp ___ _ image quality custom Picture Controls N 111 or copy custom Picture Controls toa KEEA S whi memory card to be shared among compatible devices and software Ux iisatian 41113 E Active D Lighting 107 Modifying Existing Picture Controls Existing preset or custom Picture Controls can be modified to suit the scene or the user s creative intent Choose a balanced Sharpening combination of settings using Quick adjust or make manual T contrast i i i E Brightness adjustments to individual settings Saturation Hue 2 Grid CHOK WReset 1 Display the Picture Control menu m SHOOTING MENU To display the menus press the MENU button Bl set Picture contro aa M Picture Control Highlight Set Picture Control in the Ul image quality mom shooting menu and press gt s ISO sensitivity settings a kl Active D Lighting OFF MENU button 2 Select a Picture Control E Set Picture Control g C ESD Standard Highlight the desired Picture Control and op ENL Neutral press gt y EMC Monochrome SA EPT Portrait EILS Landscape 2 Grid Adjust 3 Adjust settings Vivid Press A or W to highlight the desired setting g uk and press lt or P to choose a value M 109 is coir Repeat this step until all settings have been Saturation Hue adjusted or s
169. ivity settings 2 ISO sensitivity settings Movie settings Movie settings 1 Assign Fn button lt 1 Assign Fn button Sal Choose tab gl L_ 2 MENU button EE Choose Tab Choosing a Custom Menu Both the recent settings menu and My Menu contain a Choose tab option for choosing the menu displayed To switch back and forth between the recent settings menu and My Menu follow the steps below 1 Select Choose tab p _ECENT STINGS __ In the RECENT SETTINGS menu or MY By 50 sensitivity settings MENU highlight Choose tab and press P Bs Asion rn button S Choose tab al 2 2 Select the desired menu E Choose tab Highlight Recent settings or My Menu and F press The selected menu will be displayed _ al E Recent settings 2 El Recent Settings Viewing Recent Settings The recent settings menu lists the twenty most o RECENT SETTINGS i l mage quality e G recently used settings Press A or W to highlight an A SO sett settings Movie settings option and press gt to select 4 Assign Fn button Choose tab gl 190 My Menu Creating a Custom Menu The My Menu option can be used to create and edit a customized list of up to 20 options from the playback shooting Custom Settings setup and retouch menus Options can be added deleted and reordered as described below EE Adding Options to My Menu 1 Select Add items In My Menu highlight Add items and press gt 2 S
170. iviv Y 7 7 7 7 Focus mode Viv Y o AEUAELbutonhold v v v v e y e 7 Flexible progam g Metenng Exposure compensation 7 Flshmode OW WF WP IW viy Flash compensan gt a1 AF area mode a2 Builtin AF assistilluminator V V V V a4 Rangefinder Y VU vv e v v URRIRIK RIRIKI RIRI RIRI RRR RIRIKI Siisisisisiiiiidsisisiisiiiiisisiiiiedds s s Siiiiisisisisiiiiihisisisisis Ssss Sss sss a4 Rangefinder AAC AAAA VV VOY gxauoatimes Tv Le ety ete A c4 Remote on duration a2 Viewindergriddspey V V V V V V VV A wa 1 2 3 vn a 5 2 3 5 Shuljjas 19470 s WO sn gt a w S Sus Wo JEES eT Flash cniri for builtin fash vv e2 Auto bracketingset ESKALA P Asin AE LAFL buton V V V V y GRevesedilottion VV VV v vv v vi ft Nomemoyeard WW WV v v v v vie f5 Reverse indicators Y rA Reset with two button reset 1 78 Reset with when mode dial is rotated to new setting Reset with Custom Setting R Reset Custom Settings SCENE Modes BRP alw le ele tz Set Picture Control SSS SSeS eee Ee 7 7 White balance eee 7 AciveD lightng a 7 Corse CW WV VV 7 7 Acivefolder CW WV WV Movie settings Y VY VviVviVviVvivvivdiv Interval timershooting Sis WW WV VV VV VOY Release mode 7 7 7 Flexible program Weteing o I Ee Exposure c
171. k Flash Built in flash Guide Number m ft at 20 C 68 F Flash control Flash mode Flash compensation 3 frames in steps of 1 2 frames Luminosity locked at detected value with AE L AF L button ISO 200 3200 in steps of 3 EV Can also be set to approx 0 3 0 7 or 1 EV ISO 100 equivalent below ISO 200 or to approx 0 3 0 7 or 1 EV ISO 6400 equivalent above ISO 3200 Can be selected from Auto Extra high High Normal Low or Off Nikon Multi CAM 1000 autofocus module with TTL phase detection 11 focus points including one cross type sensor and AF assist illuminator range approx 0 5 3 m 1 ft 8 in 9 ft 10 in 1 19 EV ISO 100 20 C 68 F e Autofocus AF Instant single servo AF AF S continuous servo AF AF C auto AF S AF C selection AF A predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status e Manual focus MF Electronic rangefinder can be used Can be selected from 11 focus points Single point dynamic area auto area 3D tracking 11 points Focus can be locked by pressing shutter release button halfway single servo AF or by pressing AE L AF L button AUTO amp a 2 amp V Fa X W Auto flash with auto pop up 1 P S A M Manual pop up with button release e AtISO 200 Approx 17 56 18 59 with manual flash e AtISO 100 Approx 12 39 13 43 with manual flash e TTL i TTL balanced fill flash and standard i TTL flash for digital SLR usin
172. l area Use the multi SB mErmE ae selector to move the focus point to any point in the frame ASAUTO 1 0 Subject tracking Frame the subject in the center of the monitor and press A to focus When the camera focuses the focus point will turn yellow and then start tracking the selected subject as it moves through the f N AUTOL 10h rame Focus point 43 44 4 Focus Press the shutter release button halfway to focus Face priority The camera sets focus and exposure for the 4 55 A EINEM CA face in the double yellow border while the shutter release f button is pressed halfway if the camera can no longer iy detect the subject because for example the subject has y looked away borders will no longer be displayed TETEE TOL Wide area and normal area The camera focuses on the subject fa EL A CN in the selected focus point while the shutter release button is pressed halfway i Subject tracking The camera focuses on the current subject To end tracking press A m Subject Tracking Some time may be required for the camera to initiate focus The camera may be unable to track subjects if they are small moving quickly or a similar color to the background or if both the subject and the background are very bright or very dark the brightness and color of the subject or background varies greatly or the subject visibly changes size The focus point will blink green and the monitor may bright
173. lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released In quick response remote mode the self timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released No picture will be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released If no operations are performed for about a minute after selecting delayed remote or quick response remote modes the camera will automatically return to single frame continuous or quiet shutter release mode cancelling remote control mode Turning the camera off cancels self timer and remote release modes and restores single frame continuous or quiet shutter release mode 68 M Before Using the Remote Control Before using the remote control for the first time remove the clear plastic battery insulator sheet Using the Built in Flash Before taking a photograph with the flash in P S A M or t1 modes press the button to raise the flash and wait for the indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder Q 70 Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised after the self timer or delayed remote timer has started In auto or scene modes in which the flash pops up automatically the flash will begin charging when delayed remote or quick response remote mode is selected once the flash is charged it will automatically pop up and fire if required when the shutter release button on the ML L3 is pressed The camera will only respond to the
174. landscape fa ooa oof 2 RSet SCENE 1 0 k Command dial Information display Spa ae Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed mode P M 81 Command dial Information display Choose a shutter speed mode S or M M 82 84 S D EED aun NOR 100 75 6 ae Command dial Information display Choose an aperture mode A M 83 Al 2B an R lt 0 125 F6 3 S J Information display Command dial 10 D ED ox fc Choose an aperture mode M CO 84 H button Command dial Information display Set exposure compensation mode P S or A LH 90 Mode P S orl A button Command dial Information display Choose a flash mode M 71 amp a button Command dial Information display Adjust flash compensation mode P S A or M A 92 PS A orM j button 4 button Command dial Information display 11 The role of the Fn button can be selected using 4 Custom Setting f1 Assign Fn button M 163 allowing the following settings to be adjusted by pressing the Fn button and rotating the command D p dial Fn button Command dial Release mode 1 65 Image quality and size Q 62 oola 00 F3SD ES a oola ooe Aset Set ISO sensitivity Q 74 White bala
175. leViSION sssecissectansienteentnteneies 132 Thumbnail playback ee 122 AVG Sete tare E 86 Time stamp PictBridge 138 141 TIME ZON Gxt canwestascans 20 169 Time zone and date 20 169 Ae ges eee minenin 67 TOMING ceescersecaesece ccenacaciecenenetee 109 110 TAN oeeie risina 177 Two button reset ssseessseeessssesssee 78 Type D lens seca 194 Type G lens ssssesessssseressssssrsssssereesss 194 U DD acacia nduerceare ceases 135 136 USB Cable uu sesssseseseeeees 135 136 Geeeneersere neuen ramen 20 114 121 V Vibration Reduction ceeeeee 19 Video MOE esecsesssesessessseseesesees 168 Viewfinder 6 25 67 224 Viewfinder eyepiece 67 77 Viewfinder eyepiece cap 67 77 Viewfinder grid display 158 VIGWINX vacsecscecceixtacesssctdetaieterenanane 134 Vivid Set Picture Control 107 Ww Warm filter Filter effects 178 WE nitnaiiiiatnnnnnuiios 96 103 WB bracketing csscsscssssesssseseeees 103 White balance cesscseseeseseeseees 96 White balance bracketing 103 Wide area uo eeecesessesecssscsscsssesscscseeseees 43 235 236 No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION CE NIKON CORPORATION Fuji Bldg 2 3 Marunouchi 3 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 8331 Japan
176. lease button is pressed halfway If information display does not appear when you remove your finger from shutter release button confirm that On is selected for Auto Information Display M 168 and that battery is charged Camera does not respond to controls See A Note on Electronically Controlled Cameras below Viewfinder display is unresponsive and dim The response times and brightness of this display vary with temperature A Note on Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning In most cases this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge Turn the camera off remove and replace the battery taking care to avoid burns and turn the camera on again or if you are using an AC adapter available separately disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn the Memory card slot cover aA e oO LLI LLI O x N gt S JATT Reset button camera on again If the problem persists turn the camera off open the memory card slot cover and using a paper clip press the reset button by the memory card slot this also resets the camera clock Note that disconnecting the power source or pressing the reset button may result in loss of any data not recorded to the memory card at the time the problem occurred Data already recorded to the card will not be affected In the event of continued malfunction
177. lect the focus point Use the multi selector to select the focus point in the viewfinder or information display Press to Ec select the center focus area ADLER A oola 00 SD ERaia BiSet 10 Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing in AF A AF S and AF C focus modes M 54 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 M 55 you can also focus on another subject at the same distance and then use focus lock to recompose the photograph Focus lock is most effective when an option other than Auto area is selected for AF area mode M 56 1 Focus Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter release button halfway to initiate focus Check that the in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder 58 2 Lock focus AF A and AF C focus modes With the shutter release Shutter release button button pressed halfway press the AE L AF L eum button to lock both focus and exposure an AE L icon will be displayed in the viewfinder Focus will remain locked while the AE L AF L button is pressed even if you later remove your finger from the shutter release button 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 Foc
178. lected M 107 Can not select AF area mode Manual focus selected M 54 Image size can not be changed Image quality set to NEF RAW 1 63 Camera is slow to record photos Turn long exposure noise reduction off M 151 Randomly spaced bright pixels noise appear in photos e Choose lower ISO sensitivity or turn high ISO noise reduction on M 151 e Shutter speed is slower than 8 s use long exposure noise reduction M 151 AF assist illuminator does not light e Camera is in a x B 7 amp i or w mode select another mode 33 e AF assist lamp does not light for continuous servo autofocus Choose AF S In single point dynamic area or 3D tracking AF select center focus point M 58 e Off selected for Custom Setting a2 Built in AF assist illuminator Q 155 e Illuminator has turned off automatically Illuminator may become hot with continued use wait for lamp to cool down No photo taken when remote control shutter release button is pressed e Replace battery in remote control QI 203 e Choose remote control mode M 65 67 e Flash is charging 1 32 e Time selected for Custom Setting c4 Remote on duration has passed reselect remote control mode M 157 e Bright light is interfering with remote Smudges appear in photographs Clean front and rear lens elements If problem persists perform image sensor cleaning 206 Date is not imprinted on photographs NEF RAW or NEF JPEG image quality op
179. lfunction Life Long Learning The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies shares bills checks gift certificates etc commuter passes or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company Also do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government licenses issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and tickets such as passes and meal coupons e Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books music paintings woodcuts prints maps drawings movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws As part of Nikon s Life Long Learning commitment to ongoing product support and education continually updated information is available on line at the following sites e Forusers in the U S A http www nikonusa com e Forusers in Europe and Africa http www europe nikon com support e For users in Asia Oceania and the Middle East http www nikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information tips answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and general advice on digital imaging and photography Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your
180. lity available with ViewNxX or optional software such as Capture NX 2 can be copied to a memory card and loaded into the camera or custom Picture Controls created with the camera can be copied to the memory card to be used in compatible cameras and software and then deleted when no longer needed To copy custom Picture Controls to or from the GB Manage Picture Control i Load memory card or to delete Custom Picture Controls Oe from the memory card highlight Load Save in the mca Manage Picture Control menu and press gt The EE following options will be displayed e Copy to camera Copy custom Picture Controls from the memory card to custom Picture Controls C 1 through C 9 on the camera and name them as desired e Delete from card Delete selected custom Picture Ss Manage Picture Control Controls from the memory card The confirmation Gy Delete from car dialog shown at right will be displayed before a Picture Control is deleted to delete the selected Picture Control highlight Yes and press e Copy to card Copy a custom Picture Control C 1 through C 9 from the camera to a selected destination 1 through 99 on the memory card i gt Delete Picture Control TA VIVID 02 8 Yes No Saving Custom Picture Controls Up to 99 custom Picture Controls can be stored on the memory card at any one time The memory card can only be used to store user created custom Picture Controls The preset Picture Controls supplied wit
181. ll Frame Thumbnail and Calendar Playback The Rlaybpack Mene ae aa S A E A A Shde SHOWS Aa a A e A a A oes E AA E E EEA 115 116 Full Frame Playback To play photographs back press the gt button ETL ng 2 12 The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor 100D5000 DSC_0012 JPG NORMAL 15 04 2009 11 03 49 4288x2848 gt button To Description View additional Press to view photographs in order recorded lt to view photographs photographs in reverse order View photo Press A or W to view information about current photograph information 0 117 View ce i aai fumbrails See page 122 for more information on the thumbnail display Zoom in on l photograph See page 124 for more information on playback zoom Delete images ice dialog will be displayed Press t again to delete Change protect Omn if To protect image or to remove protection from protected image status press Om button CQ 125 Return to SS shooting mode Monitor will turn off Photographs can be taken immediately Displaymenus MENU See page 145 for more information Create retouched copy of current photograph QQ 174 If T current picture is marked with icon to show that it is a movie pressing 8 starts movie playback 41 52 Retouch photo or play movie Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full frame playback Press A or W to cycle through
182. ll frame Delete E highlighted i See page 126 for more information photo Change protect status of highlighted photo Return to v _ shooting mode ihe Sc Monitor will turn off Photographs can be taken immediately Display menus MENU See page 145 for more information Display fewer images Highlight images See page 125 for more information 122 Calendar Playback To view images taken on a selected date press the 9 button when 72 images are displayed Full frame Calendar playback Thumbnail playback playback Press the 9 button to toggle between the date list Thumbnail list and the list of thumbnails for the selected date Use the multi selector to highlight dates in the date list or to highlight pictures in the thumbnail list Eef Q Zoom Date list The operations can be performed depend on whether the cursor is in the date list or the thumbnail list To Description Toggle between date Press 9 button in date list to place cursor in thumbnail list and thumbnail list list Press again to return to date list Exit to thumbnail e Date list Exit to 72 frame playback playback Zoom in on e Thumbnail list Press and hold amp button to zoom in on highlighted photo BUEL picture Toggle full frame Date list View first picture taken on selected date playback lt Thumbnail list View highlighted picture Highlight dates Highlight images e Date list Highlight date
183. ll frame playback Change protect status Rotate command dial to view same location in other images at current zoom ratio Om 1 See page 125 for more information Return to shooting mode Display menus MENU See page 145 for more information Monitor will turn off Photographs can be taken immediately he 124 Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full frame Zoom thumbnail and calendar playback the O n button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion Protected files can not be deleted using the tf button or the Delete option in the playback menu Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted M 23 To protect a photograph 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 ZONEN 10005000 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 15 04 2009 10 02 27 4288x2848 Full frame playback Thumbnail playback Calendar playback 2 Press the On button The photograph will be marked with a le icon To remove protection from the photograph so that it can be deleted display the photograph or highlight it in the thumbnail list and then press the Om 1 om CD button button Removing Protection from All Images To remove protection from all images in the folder or folders currently selected in the Playback folder menu press the Om it and
184. lose the battery chamber cover I The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xii xiii and 210 211 of this manual Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 40 C 104 F Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures between 5 35 C 41 95 F for best results charge the battery at temperatures above 20 C 68 F Battery capacity may temporarily drop if the battery is charged at low temperatures or used at a temperature below the temperature at which it was charged The battery may be hot immediately after use Wait for the battery to cool before recharging Use the charger with compatible batteries only Unplug when not in use 17 Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed An AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55 mm f 3 5 5 6G VR lens is used in this manual for illustrative purposes Mounting index r CPU contacts Q 194 Rear lens cap N A M mode switch see below VR vibration reduction switch Q 19 Focal length index Zoom ring 1 Turn the camera off 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap 3 Attach the lens Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with the mounting index on the camera body position the lens in the camera s bayonet mount 1 Being careful not to press the lens release button rotate the lens counter clockwise until
185. m in Press amp button to zoom in 9SH button to zoom out While photo is zoomed in use multi Zoom out selector to view areas of image not visible in monitor Keep multi selector pressed to scroll View other N rapidly to other areas of frame Navigation Noy window is displayed when zoom buttons or areas of image multi selector is pressed area currently visible Cancel zoom in monitor is indicated by yellow border Press to cancel zoom If the camera detects red eye in the selected photograph a copy will Create copy be created that has been processed to reduce its effects No copy will be created if the camera is unable to detect red eye KE 176 Trim MENU button gt gh retouch menu Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph The W1920x1280 3 2 SAspect selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow create a cropped copy as described in the following table N COR Y To Description Increase size of crop amp Press the amp button to increase the size of the crop Reduce size of crop Press the 9 button to reduce the size of the crop Rotate the command dial to switch between aspect ratios of ERA 3 2 4 3 5 4 1 1 and 16 9 Change crop aspect ratio Use multi selector to move the crop to another area of the image Create copy Save the current crop as a separate file Move crop M Trim Image Quality and Size Copies created from NEF RAW
186. mage 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 E mage Dust Off ref photo Highlight one of the following options and press To exit without acquiring image dust off es data press MENU Clean sensor and then start 2 e Start The message shown at right will be E Image Dust Off ref photo displayed and rEF will appear in the PM Take photo of bright viewfi nder featureless white object e Clean sensor and then start Select this option to EEEn clean the image sensor before starting The message shown at right will be displayed and rEF will appear in the viewfinder when cleaning is complete M Image Sensor Cleaning Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed Select Clean sensor and then start only if the dust off reference data will not be used with existing photographs 2 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder With the lens about ten centimeters four inches from a well lit featureless white object frame the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter release button halfway a In autofocus mode focus will automatically be set to infinity in manual focus mode set focus to infinity manually 17
187. mage overlay NEF RAW processing and Stop motion movie copies created from JPEG images are the same size and quality as the original while copies created from NEF RAW photos are saved as large fine quality JPEG images Time stamps added with Custom Setting d6 Date imprint M 160 may however be cropped out or illegible depending on the retouch options used Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy 1 Display a photo full frame M 116 Retouch The camera may not be able to display or retouch images created with other devices 10005000 DSC_0001 IPG NORMAL 15 04 2009 10 02 27 4288x2848 2 Press to display the retouch menu ey Diistting ay Red eye correction Trim Monochrome Q Filter effects dof Color balance Fai Small picture Cancel Monitor off Delay The monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected for Custom Setting c2 Auto off timers The default is 12 s 3 Display retouch options By Diisine Highlight the desired item in the retouch menu M Monochrome and press X Q Filter effects sa Color balance 4 Select retouch options aE os For more information see the section for the selected item To return to full frame playback without creating a retouched copy press P 5 Create a retouched copy Press to create a retouched copy Retouched copies are indicated by ak icon A 10005000 T 0013 IPG NORMAL 15 04 200
188. n Returning the monitor to the storage position does not interrupt interval timer shooting 7 78 Two Button Reset The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the i and lt buttons down together for more than two seconds these buttons are marked by a green dot The information display turns off briefly while settings are reset Option Default Image quality M 62 JPEG normal Image size M 64 Large White balance M 96 Auto Fine tuning M 98 0 ISO sensitivity QI 74 Auto and scene modes Release mode M 65 Focus mode M 54 Live view autofocus M 43 Single frame 0 SS eS ma M S x be D Sia W Face priority E E P S A M Wide area Normal area AF area mode M 56 a v B X 8 9 Single point i 2 E Dynamic area Auto area o 2 2 N X P S A M Two button reset is not available in live view M N gt button gt button Option Default Focus point 4 58 Center Metering QI 88 Matrix AE L AF L button hold 4 89 Off Active D Lighting M 94 Auto Bracketing M 103 Off Picture Control None modifications A 106 2 Flash compensation M 92 Off Exposure compensation 90 Off Flash mode M 71 Auto Auto red eye reduction Auto slow sync Fill flash Flexible program QJ 81 Off 1 Focus point not displayed if Auto area is s
189. n off use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor 36 6 candlelight Fai aokoe ii taken 7 E The built in flash turns off use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor B Blossom Use or fields of flowers ichardi in bloom and other landscapes featuring expanses of blossoms The built in flash turns off use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor Autumn Colors Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in autumn leaves The built in flash turns off use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor t1 Food Use for vivid photographs of food Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor the flash can also be used M 70 37 FN Fo CN PA Silhouette Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds The built in flash turns off use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor High Key a S y f i 4 Use to create bright images that seem filled with light when shooting bright scenes The built in flash turns off 38 Low Key Use to create dark somber images that bring out highlights when shooting dark scenes The built in flash turns off use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor Basic Playback At default settings photographs are automatically displayed for about 4 s after shooting If no photograph is dis
190. nal Options used to create 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 lt or to switch between the source image and the retouched copy To view the highlighted picture full frame press and hold the amp button If the copy was created from two Source Retouched images using Image overlay press A or F to image copy view the other source image If multiple copies exist for the current source image press A or W to view the other copies To exit to playback mode press the gt button or press to return to playback with the highlighted image displayed Y Side by Side Comparison The source image will not be displayed if the copy was created from a photograph that has since been deleted or that was protected when the copy was made M 125 189 Recent Settings ii My Menu The camera offers a choice of two custom menus a recent settings menu consisting of the twenty most recently used settings added to the top of the menu in the order they are used and My Menu a customized list of options from the playback shooting Custom Settings setup and retouch menus To display the custom menu press MENU and select the custom menu tab 8 or 4 depending on whether Recent settings or My Menu is currently selected for Choose tab ry RECENT SETTINGS rs RECENT SETTINGS e Image quality e Image quality 2 ISO sensit
191. nce 1 96 Active D Lighting V 94 Bracketing I 103 ORM UTO 00 2UU Active D Lighting aunt Z N 4 f ooa 0 0 3SD aan oojaa 00 fset Set The Power Switch Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera Power switch on Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera off 12 Camera Menus Most shooting playback and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus To view the menus press the MENU button MENU button Tabs Choose from the following menus e gt Playback 2 146 T Setup 2 165 Shooting 1 148 amp Retouch m 174 e Q Custom Settings M 153 E Recent settings or My Menu defaults to Recent settings A 190 Slider shows position in current menu Current settings are shown by icons Menu options Options in current menu Ifa icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the Format memory card monitor help can be displayed by pressing the button Alina ee ie A description of the currently selected option or menu will be deleted will be displayed while the button is pressed Press amp or to scroll through the display button 13 Using Camera Menus The multi selector and button are used to navigate the camera menus Move cursor up 4 button select highlighted item Cancel and return to n slecthightoned item or previous menu display sub
192. ndal FOCIE a acne a ark aera seh dard a Meant ate etek Re Ac ed in em nee 60 image Quality and SIZE issan arestakr bar riean aeS STEA rE VA TAEPA IS EEA ATARATA AE SEn S TAAS AET ANST 62 image Qual Ve a n E AA A a A E A rao earaeE 62 NAGS AEE A A A Ea E a oe A E N AAS 64 Relea e ModE ae tene 65 Self Timer and Remote Modes a r e ea ee ra a Traian 67 Sere ualet eLa kE a m e e aE E E E E E N 70 RE APADO EASE a E L E E EE E E E E E ESOT IO 71 ISO SENSINI E A eA e EEA EA AAE EAE E AEAEE CEEE 74 interval MIMEMPMNOGLOGrADMY s earr EAr EAEE ASAA EAEE AA A AA aT 76 TWO BUON RE SEENA n A A E E EA A Raa 78 53 Focus Focus can be adjusted automatically or manually see Focus Mode below The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus M 60 or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing M 58 Focus Mode Choose from automatic and manual focus modes 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the iB button Press the amp button to place the cursor in the information display Image quality 125 75 6 an Ez ADL EHA 4 See cz 00k 00 ks ema 00 Ha 00 SSD on OFF T MsSet 10k MA button Information display button 2 Display focus mode options Highlight the current focus mode in the information display and press ADL GRA 0 0 0 0 ESD OFF 3 Choose a focus mode Fo
193. ng it much easier to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc Vibration reduction can be turned off by sliding the VR switch to OFF Turn vibration reduction off when the camera is securely mounted on a tripod but leave it on if the tripod head is not secured or when using a monopod CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring M 194 lock aperture at the minimum setting highest f number V Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in effect If power to the lens is cut while vibration reduction is on the lens may rattle when shaken This is not a malfunction and can be corrected by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on Vibration reduction is disabled while the built in flash is charging When vibration reduction is active the image in the viewfinder may be blurred after the shutter is released This does not indicate a malfunction 19 20 Basic Setup A language selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on Choose a language and set the time and date Photographs can not be taken until you have set the time and date 1 Turn the camera on Power switch A language selection dialog will be displayed 2 Select a language Language LANG Dk Dansk Press A or W to highlight the desired language De Deutsch E English and press 6 Es Espa ol Suomi Frangais Italiano Nederl
194. ng to select new focus point and keep focus locked on original 3D tracking subject while shutter release button is pressed halfway If subject 11 points leaves viewfinder remove your finger from shutter release button and recompose photograph with subject in selected focus point In AF S focus mode user selects focus point manually M 58 camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only t1 Single point Dynamic area Cra 3D AF Area Mode AF area mode can also be selected from the Custom Settings menu B a Autofocus i mn m 155 AF area mode selections made in shooting modes other L than P S A or Mare reset when another shooting mode is selected a3 Live view autofocus Biot 14 Rangefinder OFF b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl 1 3 c1 Shutter release button AE L OFF c Auto off timers NORM El c3Self timer ll m gey 3D tracking 11 Points When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera Consequently 3D tracking may not produce the desired results with subjects that are the same color as the background 57 Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AF area modes other than Auto area 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 Auto area mM 56 2 Se
195. ngs are completed proceed to Step 4 ee eee ease e Tochooseastarting time highlight Start time and press see Step 3 3 Choose a start time cy terval timer shot A oStart time Press lt or P to highlight hours or minutes press D i A or F to change The starting time is not i om displayed if Now is selected for Choose start isis 001 time Press gt to continue Dune est ino 4 Choose an interval tel ier toting g Interva Press lt or gt to highlight hours minutes or E T i seconds press amp or W to change Choose an Op interval longer than the slowest anticipated on oo shutter speed Press to continue mee eee reese 5 Choose the number of intervals GS Interval timer shooting i Number of intervals Press lt or P to highlight number of intervals P T press A or W to change Press to continue OP 10 05 00 01 00 15003 El Move et 09 03 76 6 Start shooting Interval timer shooting 6 Start Highlight Start gt On and press to return to P the shooting menu without starting the interval Op timer highlight Start gt Off and press 6 The 00 0100 first shot will be taken at the specified starting Pr time or after about three seconds if Now was selected for Choose start time in Step 2 The self timer lamp blinks while shooting is in progress shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken Note that because shutter
196. nsion JPG e g SSC_0001 JPG Stop motion movies have file names beginning with ASC_ e g ASC_0001 AVI images recorded with the other options in the retouch menu have file names beginning with CSC e g CSC_0001 JPG Images recorded with the Color space option in the shooting menu set to Adobe RGB M 150 have names that begin with an underscore e g _DSCO001 JPG The Shooting Menu Image quality can also be adjusted using the Image quality option B amp SHOOTING MENU in the shooting menu M 148 op Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control image quality DON Image size white balance AUTO ISO sensitivity settings El Active D Lighting WA The Fn Button Image quality and size can also be adjusted by pressing the Fn button and rotating the command dial M 163 63 Image Size Image size is measured in pixels 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the ID button Press the amp button to place the cursor in the information display C GUAL oD Image quality 125 75 6 amp ADL ERA 0 0 HA 00 EXSD OFF Set MA button Information display amp button 2 Display image size options Highlight the current image size in the information display and press AFA ADL ERA 3 0 0 HA 0 0 ESD OFF 3 Choose an image size Highlight one of th
197. ntal deletion Protect 125 Can I view photos in an automatic slide show Slide show 129 Can view photos on HD or standard TVs Viewing on TV 132 133 How do copy photos to a computer Computer 134 135 How do print photos Printing 136 144 Can print the date of recording on my photos Time stamp 138 141 How do order professional prints Print set DPOF 143 Can I create retouched copies of photos Retouch 174 189 How do I remove red eye Red eye correction 176 Can overlay two photos to make a single image Image overlay 182 183 How do make JPEG copies of RAW NEF photos NEF RAW processing 184 Can copy a photo to use as a base for a painting Color outline 186 Can make stop motion movies from my photos Stop motion movie 187 188 EE Menus and Settings Question How do l use the menus How do get help for a menu or message How do l adjust settings How do restore default settings How do set the camera clock How do l keep the file number from being reset when I insert anew memory card How do reset file numbering to 1 Is there a quick way to access frequently used settings Is there a quick way to access recently used settings EE Miscellaneous Question What do do with the eyepiece cap What memory cards can I use What lenses can I use What optional flash units Speedlights can use What software is available for my camera What other accessories are available for my camera How do clean the cam
198. oeesoeesecesoeesocssocesecesocesocssoeesecesccesoessoesseeesse 198 The Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS sssesseesseesssesssesseesseesseeeseesseesssesssesssesseesseesss 198 Other ACCESSES saoer asesi IRESE SVE CPES ISTP EASTSEE AEs 202 ApprovedMemor Crd Saa E a a A A A mete ete ce 203 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter ssesssesseessesseesseosssssesseesseeseesseessessesssesss 204 Cann gdorthe Camera e a a a a a a E veriieeeces 205 SOAGE A eo E AE A E E A A A AO AS 205 CEANN n E E RA E E E E OR A oR AACR 205 KASOWANE ce e r A A AR E A secant 206 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions sessessesoesoesoesocsocscescescescesoesceseeseesee 210 Available Setting Sean aa ea a EAA evans AE ae eseaessecsteeseunseuvsceeacieuivisiceeste 212 Memory Card Capacity seron ran aE Er As Serk AAIE LIAA CESAR EISES ERS 215 Exposure Progra Nie s aereoa oeeie aeea Eene E E EEEE eE Se AEREE EEPE AERAR SNEER eaaa aeth 216 Troubleshooting iesea aE EE E EIAS A AS SNETT 217 BESLEN E E A E E A E E E A E oN E Gees 217 SHOOEING AILMOCES e EA A AA A A ANTT 218 Shooting Eo A M a AEE E E E E A e e A 219 Playback a A A A E E A E aKa GRE MMe Corte 220 Miscellaneous a A A EAA AO AEREO 220 Error Messages ooa cc cevssccccsevecscsccescsevessercnceccusecsenesevaceven con csueeca a SUA sean ounce EEAO TUS ARAS 221 SJAA E E A E E E R R 224 Batterye a E E A deter A E A A A A A renter tery 231 193 194 Compatible Lenses Compati
199. of the metering method selected The camera may record the sound made by VR lenses when vibration reduction is on 51 52 Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a icon in full frame playback M 116 The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed aR icon A To Start pause Advance rewind Adjust volume R QE Exit to shooting mode Display menus MENU Return to full A frame playback S ME Recording time OK Play 100D5000 DSC_0013 AVI Audio indicator 15 04 2009 11 04 49 Di Description Press to start pause or resume playback Press lt or P to rewind or fast forward While playback is paused press lt or to rewind or advance one frame Press to increase volume SE to decrease Monitor will turn off Photographs can be taken immediately See page 145 for more information Press A or P to exit to full frame playback More on Photography All Modes This and the following two chapters build on the Tutorial to cover more advanced shooting and playback options FO eater cet eye eer e A ano nS ravi se Be E Oc Se ea aS a eee ees oP RT er 54 FOG US ILO Geta aie eee ere een reer pero aaa erred ares er Loner MeCN EA eta ee 54 AE Area Moder er cess caer ere tr eer ATA Mle SOO nee ee ee A 56 FOCUS EP OMAUSS Cl CEO esccscers cscs cee re eer ed Bee de 58 FOCUSSING EK rene eae terete een Rl he ee i A E Mev eh eine naar es 58 Ma
200. ogrammed auto 81 Camera chooses A Aperture priority auto 1 83 Adjust shutter speed and aperture user controls other settings S Shutter priority auto N 82 Choose fast aperture to soften background details or increase depth of field to bring both main subject and background into focus M Manual M 84 Match shutter speed and shutter speeds to freeze action slow shutter aperture to your creative intent speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects BE Auto Modes Select these modes for simple point and shoot photography AUTO a Auto M 28 Camera adjusts settings automati cally to produce optimal results with point and shoot simplicity Recommended for first time users of digital cameras Auto flash off 1 28 As above except that the flash will not fire even when lighting is poor HE Scene Modes Selecting a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene Portrait 34 Shoot portraits with back ground in soft focus Landscape M 34 Preserve details in landscape shots amp Child 4 34 Create portraits of children Clothing and background details are vividly rendered while skin tones remain soft and natural X Sports 2 34 Freeze motion for dynamic sports shots W Close up 4 35 Take vivid close ups of flowers insects and other small objects Night portrait 1 35 Shoot portraits against a dimly lit backdr
201. ome noticeably warm but this does not indicated a malfunction To prevent damage to the camera s internal circuits live view shooting will end automatically before the camera overheats A count down display will appear in the monitor 30 s before shooting ends At high ambient temperatures this display may appear immediately when live view mode is selected During live view the camera displays the shutter speed and aperture in effect at the start of live view Exposure is metered again when the shutter release button is pressed all the way down To reduce blur when using a tripod choose On for Custom Setting d5 Exposure delay mode V Using Autofocus in Live View Autofocus is slower in live view The camera may be unable to focus in the following situations The subject contains lines parallel to the long edge of the frame The subject lacks contrast The subject in the focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness or the subject is lit by spot lighting or by a neon sign or other light source that changes in brightness A cross star filter or other special filter is used The subject appears smaller than the focus point The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns e g windows in a skyscraper The subject is moving Note that the focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode C1 60 rotate the lens focus ring until the subje
202. ompensation E EEEE Beceing eee ele Flash mode Flash compensation auAFareamode y v viv v OOO S 1 EV steps for exposure cntr W WWW VY Vi Vi Vi Vi Vv Vv a2 Built in AF assistilluminator 7 WV VV Vw sss SSSss SSNS 213 x JESEJE IE IAIL i 3 et Fash ental for builtin fash e ek Autobracketingset f2 Assign AE L AF L button 1 Reset with two button reset I 78 2 Reset with when mode dial is rotated to new setting 3 Reset with Custom Setting Reset Custom Settings 214 Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 4 GB SanDisk Extreme III 30 MB s Edition SDHC card at different image quality and size settings image quality tmagesie Filesize Wo ofimages Buffer capacity 16 7 MB 7 NEF 7 re 7 HEE 13 4 MB 215 7 E 7 11 3 MB 252 7 7 EE 11 5 MB 250 7 7 NEFRAW TOMB i 5 9 MB 549 63 PeGfne OO mM ame w y 15 MB 100 100 JPEG normal 1 7 MB 100 100 15 MB 100 JPEG basic 100 04MB 7700 100 1 All figures are approximate File size varies with scene recorded 2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer Drops if ISO sensitivity is set to Hi 0 3 or higher High ISO NR is on when ISO sensitivity is set to 800 or higher or long
203. on PIO in the information display PEN Eye Fi upload disabled W125 5 6 Eye Fi upload enabled but no pictures available for upload UTO ee static Eye Fi upload enabled waiting to begin upload animated Eye Fi upload enabled uploading data e Disable selected for Eye Fi upload but camera unable to turn card off see Eye Fi Cards below e o V Eye Fi Cards Eye Fi cards may emit wireless signals when Disable is selected If a warning is displayed in the monitor M 222 turn the camera off and remove the card The camera can be used to turn Eye Fi cards on and off but may not support other Eye Fi functions Any support inquires should be directed to the manufacturer Supported Eye Fi Cards As of March 2009 the following 2 GB Eye Fi cards can be used Eye Fi Card Eye Fi Home Eye Fi Share and Eye Fi Explore Eye Fi cards are for use only in the country of purchase Firmware Version MENU button gt setup menu View the current camera firmware version 173 174 K The Retouch Menu Creating Retouched Copies To display the retouch menu press MENU and select the gh retouch menu tab e D Lighting z Red eye correction Trim S ia RETOUCH MENU Small picture EJ Image overlay MENU 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 m
204. ons Pia aie No of copies Border Time stamp Cropping 3 Adjust printing options Press A or W to highlight an option and press gt to select Option Description e P z Menu of page sizes will be displayed options not a n Printer default supported by current printer are not listed Press A or 3 545 in Page size V to choose page size to print at default page size for me in current printer select Printer default then press 09 to select and return to previous menu A No of copies Menu shown at right will be displayed Press A or VW to choose number of copies maximum 99 then press to select and return to previous menu No of copies 137 Option Description This option is available only if supported by current printer Menu shown at right will be displayed Press A or V to choose print style from Printer default print 1Printer default Border using current printer settings Print with border print photo with white border or No border then press to select and return to previous menu Only options supported by current printer will be displayed ay Border Print with border No border H Time stamp Menu shown at right will be displayed Press A or VW to choose Printer default print using current printer A Printer default nme settings Print time stamp print time and date of stamp i Print time stamp recording on photo or No time stamp then press 0 to select and re
205. ood The Beep Speaker Custom Setting d1 Beep M 158 can be used to turn the beep speaker on or off 55 AF Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the IB button Press the amp button to place the cursor in the information display Image quality ADL Ey 0 0 HA 00 ESD t OFF MSet MA button Information display amp button 2 Display AF area mode options Highlight the current AF area mode in the Bo information display and press 56 3 Choose an AF area mode animi Highlight one of the following options and press E om A A E Option Description User selects focus point using multi selector M 58 camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only Use with stationary subjects In AF A and AF C focus modes user selects focus point manually 58 but camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points if subject briefly leaves selected point Use with erratically moving subjects In AF S focus mode user selects focus point manually M 58 camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only Auto area Camera automatically detects subject and selects focus point In AF A and AF C focus modes user selects focus point using multi selector M 58 If subject moves after camera has focused camera uses 3D tracki
206. op SCENE other scenes A 33 Other scenes can be selected with the command dial The Viewfinder 10 11 12 13 14 0 lt MWBBKT SO 0 EO 0 Tiitihiinie Ea id 74 24 AUTOL Ha Framing grid displayed when On is selected for Custom Setting A2 eesessecsecseees 158 Reference circle for center F weighted metering 88 JEJ No memory card indicator 4 Battery indicator 06 28 4 FOCUS POINTS w sssesssssssssssseeesseee 58 WJ Focus indicator 31 61 1A Autoexposure AE lock k INGICATOM sccesseeseeeeseeseesees 89 BE Shutter speed ou ssn 82 84 IE Aperture f number 83 84 KJ Battery indicator sss 28 K Bracketing indicator 103 M No Battery K appears when memory remains for over 1000 OXPOSUIES essscssssessesseseees 29 Flash ready indicator 32 Number of exposures PENMAN secctscxsesencazesszensczecs 29 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer 11 ee 66 i program White balance recording INdICAtOF ossssssss0010000000100000510 81 indicator EEEE E T T hoe indicator SNOEI ENE EEPE 85 A a T display PEREI EEEE 90 Flash compensation FA Flash compensation Value ssssssssssrssssssss EET 92 Nd CATO oeececccccccccceccccccccececees 92 Capture mode indicator 134 Exposure compensation ISO sensitivity oe eeeeeceseeee 74 K indicator 90 Auto ISO sensitivity Indicator esessessesees
207. orts the Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS and can be used with CLS compatible flash units Optional flash units can be attached directly to the camera accessory shoe as described below The accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock for flash units with a locking pin such as the SB 900 SB 800 SB 600 and SB 400 1 Remove the accessory shoe cover 2 Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe See the manual provided with the flash unit for details The built in flash will not fire when an optional flash unit is attached The AS 15 Sync Terminal Adapter When the AS 15 sync terminal adapter available separately is mounted on the camera accessory shoe flash accessories can be connected via a sync cable M Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon flash units Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section contact a Nikon authorized service representative for more information 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 198 EE CLS Compatible Flash Units The camera can be used with the following CLS compatible flash units e The SB 900 SB 800 SB 600 SB 400 and SB R200
208. ose the desired size Highlight desired size and press to select and return to the previous menu 3 Choose Select image Highlight Select image and press gt 4 Select pictures Highlight pictures using the multi selector and press the 9 button to select or deselect Selected pictures are marked by an icon Qed button es Small picture Y Select image CA 11 Choose size gt Small picture Choose size EE 7 m 320x240 OW Cal 160x120 gt Small picture ye Select image Choose size Small picture Select image iad ED DDD CHN CIT O 4 5 Press to complete the operation GS Smal picture Press A confirmation dialog will be Woks 1 image displayed highlight Yes and press to copy pictures at the selected size and return to playback To exit without creating copies highlight No and press 8 or press MENU to exit to the retouch menu Viewing Small Pictures Small pictures are indicated by a gray border Playback zoom is not available when small pictures are displayed Note that because small copies do not have the same aspect ratio as the original the edges of the copy will be cropped out on its longest dimension 181 Image Overlay MENU button gt gh 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 c
209. peedlight manual for detailed instructions If the flash unit supports CLS refer to the section on CLS compatible digital SLR cameras The D5000 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 the flash will fire with every shot even in modes in which the built in flash can not be used lal x E 73 amp i 9 4 Hil and B i TTL flash control can be used at ISO sensitivities between 200 and 3200 At values over 3200 the desired results may not be achieved at some ranges or aperture settings If the flash ready indicator blinks for about three seconds after a photograph is taken the flash has fired at full power and the photograph may be underexposed When an SC series 17 28 or 29 sync cable is used for off camera flash photography correct exposure may not be achieved in i TTL mode We recommend that you choose spot metering to select standard i TTL flash control Take a test shot and view the results in the monitor In i TTL use the flash panel or bounce adapter provided with the flash unit Do not use other panels such as diffusion panels as this may produce incorrect exposure If the controls on the optional SB 900 SB 800 SB 600 or SU 800 flash unit are used to set flash compensation will appear in the information display Notes on Optional Flash Units Continued The SB 900
210. perture ring at minimum aperture largest f number w e f non CPU lens is tachen select mode M i Shutter release disabled Recharge battery This battery can not be used Choose battery designated c Use Nikon approved battery EN EL9a 202 for use in this camera blinks Initialization error Turn camera off and then on FZE Setlens aperture ring to minimum aperture blinks largest f number ia Turn camera off and recharge or replace battery 16 17 Turn camera off remove and replace battery and 17 28 then turn camera on again again Battery level is low End cleaning and turn camera off and recharge or Complete operation and turn 209 replace battery camera off immediately Clock not set set camera clock a 169 Eai camera off and confirm that card is correctly No memory card 22 inserted Memory card is locked CHA Memory card is locked write protected Slide 24 Slide lock to write position blinks card write protect switch to write position Use approved card 203 Format card If problem persists card may be 23 This memory card cannotbe n damaged Contact Nikon authorized service used Card may be damaged aiie representative Insert another card Error creating new folder Delete files or insert 40 new memory card 126 Insert new memory card 22 This card is not formatted Far Format card or turn camera off and insert new 23 Format card blink
211. played in the monitor the most recent picture can be viewed by pressing the P button 1 Press the gt button A photograph will be displayed in the monitor 2 View additional pictures Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing lt or gt or rotating the command dial To view additional information on the current photograph press amp and W M 117 To end playback and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway 12 12 10005000 DSC_0012 JPG NORMAL 15 04 2009 11 03 49 4288x2848 NS 10005000 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 15 04 2009 10 02 27 4288x2848 10005000 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 15 04 2009 10 02 27 4288x2848 NIKON D5000 P 1 250 F11 3200 35mm mauro 0 0 sRGB aS amp 4AUTO 100D5000 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 15 04 2009 10 02 27 214288x2848 39 40 Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor press the button Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted 1 Display the photograph Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page D 100D5000 DSC_0001 JP ORMAL N 15 04 2009 10 02 27 4288x2848 2 Delete the photograph Press the tf button A confirmation dialog will be displayed press the 1 button again to 1 Delete delete the image and return to playback to NVA i 2 Cancel l exit without deleting the picture press gt 19005000 gt DSC00017 JPG
212. pported languages Chinese Simplified and Traditional Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish 227 228 Power source Battery One rechargeable Li ion EN EL9a battery AC adapter EH 5a AC adapter requires EP 5 power connector available separately Tripod socket Tripod socket 1 4 in ISO 1222 Dimensions weight anh Approx 127 x 104 x 80 mm 5 0 x 4 1 x 3 1 in Weight Approx 560 g 1 Ib 3 8 oz without battery memory card or body cap Operating environment Temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Humidity Less than 85 no condensation e Unless otherwise stated all figures are for a camera with a fully charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 C 68 F e Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain MH 23 quick charger Rated input AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Rated output DC 8 4 V 900 mA Supported batteries Nikon EN EL9a or EN EL9 rechargeable Li ion battery Charging time Approx 1 hour and 40 minutes EN E9a or 1 hour and 30 minutes EN EL9 when battery is fully discharged Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F ene a Approx 82 5 x 28 x 65mm 3 2 x 1 1 x 2 6 in Length of cord Approx 1800 mm 5
213. priority siicacsatiscieicanionnsiee 43 File information esessesseeseeseeees 117 File number sequence 0 159 Filter CfFECtS esecsecssseeseees 109 178 Fine Tuning White Balance 98 Firmware VEFSION cececssseeeeeeseees 173 PI SUV CY ices antes serccsct eearceceeereescess 185 FidS 0 eanunicwnen 32 70 71 198 Flash White balance sss 96 Flash cntrl for built in flash 162 Flash cCoMpensatiON scscseseeee 92 Flash control sy cssesisscvszesoxsttoasteesannenes 162 Flash MOOG si inwunniicunmunsans 71 Flash AN Ges asniaunicnswammuwus 73 Flash ready indicator 32 200 Flash SYNC speed uu eeessessseceeeeees 225 Flexible Program ssssssssssssesseees 81 Fluorescent White balance 96 Fn button ancisineicnesianeennans 163 FNUMDET niisiis 83 194 Focal length sssesssseesssseesssssesssserssse 197 Focal length Scale cccesecscsseees 18 Focal plane Mark ssessseessseesseesseees 61 FOCUS oisseisisesiiestiicerisi eo ene ee 54 61 FOCUS INCICATOF ecc00 31 58 61 Focus 1OGK ssesessseessseeessssessssseessserssssees 58 FOCUS MOA Eessen 54 FOCUS POIN ceeseeee 30 54 58 61 FOCUS tracking sssscssssssscsssssesseees 57 FOCUSING SCFECN sesesececscscteeeees 224 Focusing the viewfinder 25 Focus mode switch 0 18 60 TOLLAR T 23 Format memory Card esecseceeees 23 Frame interval Slide show
214. quiet surroundings How do take pictures with the self timer How dol use the optional remote control What is exposure How dol freeze motion How do suggest motion by blurring moving objects Can l blur the background to bring out a subject Can I make photos brighter or darker How do create light trails behind moving objects How do preserve details in shadows and highlights Can I take photos at preset intervals How do focus the viewfinder How dol keep the camera from beeping Key phrase Auto modes Scene modes Live view Recording movies Image quality and size Focus mode Focus point 3D tracking Focus lock Auto flash Red eye reduction Auto flash off mode Flash off AF assist illuminator Release mode Self timer Remote control Exposure Mode S shutter priority auto Mode A aperture priority auto Exposure compensation Long time exposures Active D Lighting Interval timer shooting Viewfinder focus Beep 28 32 33 38 41 47 45 50 51 62 64 54 55 58 57 58 71 72 71 72 30 70 72 155 65 66 67 69 80 82 83 90 86 87 94 95 76 77 25 158 EE Viewing Retouching and Printing Photographs Question Key phrase mal How do I view photographs on the camera Playback 39 116 How do I delete unwanted photos Deleting photos I Pa 38 Can zoom in on photos during playback Playback zoom 124 Can I protect photos from accide
215. r Focus If you are unable to focus the viewfinder as described above select single servo autofocus AF S Q 54 single point AF l1 A 57 and the center focus point A 58 and then frame a high contrast subject in the center focus point and press the shutter release button halfway to focus the camera With the camera in focus use the diopter adjustment control to bring the subject into clear focus in the viewfinder If necessary viewfinder focus can be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses 1 202 25 26 Basic Photography and Playback This chapter outlines the basics of taking and viewing photographs in auto and scene modes Point and Shoot Photography amp and ModeS sscsccscscsscessceccscerescseesees 28 Steps le Turmen Camera Oi eave a AE E E A N rales 28 Stepr22Select a Cr MO dO T a nase e O E aman E st rae 30 Step 3 Frame the PMOCOONA DM a e a E A E EN IE 30 SECO ARO CUS AA A a A eae R AA R OA E AO ears 31 STEPSON 810 Gane me rr RR E E A E A E E E E ene 32 Creative Photography Scene Modes eessessesseesoesocsscescescocesoessesocescesocsscesocsscesoesoes 33 A POTE e E a E Vere ye ag a ee ee 34 LINC IDE E A A E A E ei ne et a OE 34 ARE EE E E A A A E E E E eS E E OE 34 R S G10 FR E A a O E E e T eT 34 EA SIG SEI E E a E E a E E a A A A AA A 35 NIGA GROR AREE A E E en E a N gu ry UT ei 35 Nightiiandscape a Acces E cen A re AE RE 35 AP EV INAO ONE E E E A A A es 35 a Bea MONON A RE
216. reen 140 Av Print select Fiir Kir 1 2 TPS es H H j b F ExQSet Zoom WOK O 16 04 2009 O 18 04 2009 Confirm QEF button View photos for selected AREAS it aed D aaa E Back Zoom Ok Set Av Select date button View F f highlighted photo 1394 2009 10 02 27 full screen 4 Display printing options y Setup Press 6 to display PictBridge printing Start printing options Page size Border Time stamp 5 Adjust printing options Press A or W to highlight an option and press gt to select Option Page size Border Time stamp 6 Start printing Select Start printing and press to start printing To cancel before all copies have been printed press Errors Description Menu of page sizes will be displayed M 137 options not supported by current printer are not listed Press A or W to choose page size to print at default page size for current printer select Printer default then press to select and return to previous menu Menu of border options will be displayed 1 138 options not supported by current printer are not listed Press A or W to choose print style from Printer default print at current printer settings Print with border print photo with white border or No border then press to select and return to previous menu Menu of time stamp options will be displayed M 138 options not suppo
217. release button HaliWAY cvssarstuinniaautanian 31 32 Print POP scssvactcvecs tes scesivesesteses 139 Print select au eesesssesseseeseeseseesees 139 Print set DPOF cssessesseseesees 143 PriNt G te tscscctestcoscceescsecvetsccaeiaccscosates 136 Programmed AULO esesecceeeeees 81 Protecting photographs 125 e Quality Movie settings 51 QUICK FETOUCH cssssessesseseseceeeees 185 Quick response remote Release MOG ES ere ROO 65 Quiet shutter release Release mode ss pisaissnecsavocestvnenssavssavivinnnsneonieaes 65 R Rangefinder essessesseeseeseeseessseees 156 Rank items MY MENU 192 Rear lens CAP esesscsssssecssstessseseesees 18 Rear curtain Sync uu eeeseeecesseeeeeeee 72 Recent SETTINGS scsssscscesecesssees 190 Red intensifier Filter effects 178 Red eye correction sesseseseeeees 176 Red eye reduction uuu 72 Release Mode cssessecssseceseeseeees 65 Remote Control 67 86 203 Remote cord uu eecsessesesseeseseees 86 203 Remote on duration 00 157 Remove items MY MENU 191 Removing the lens from the CIME A iersinii aiaiai 19 RESOU ieee 78 154 Reset custom settings 154 Restoring default settings 78 154 Retouch MenU ssssessssersssseessseesss 174 Reverse dial rotation s 164 Reverse indicators 164 RGB siscssiattanivesabesiotsnevenivinasnebaviss 118
218. remaining in movie mode 50 2 Choose an autofocus mode Live view autofocus Press the lt button and use the multi amp selector to highlight the current autofocus mode in the monitor Press to display the following options the default option differs depending on the shooting mode M 78 A button Highlight an option and press Mode Description The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects facing the camera Use for portraits Use for hand held shots of landscapes and other non portrait subjects Use the multi selector to select the focus point Use for pin point focus on a selected spot in the frame A tripod is recommended Subject tracking Track a selected subject as it moves through the frame Face priority Ww Wide area wa Normal area Live View Autofocus The autofocus mode for live view autofocus can Autofocus AF area mode mm also be chosen using Custom Settings a3 Live a builtin AFasistluminator ON view autofocus M 155 M2 Live view autofocus Rangefinder OFF b1EV steps for exposure cntrl 1 3 c1Shutter release button AE L OFF 3 Choose the focus point Face priority A double yellow border will be By EO NS Ted displayed when the camera detects a portrait subject facing the camera if multiple faces up to a maximum of five are detected the camera will focus on the closest subject SAITO TOL Focus point Wide area and norma
219. ring method itself can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect See Also If On is selected for Custom Setting c1 Shutter release button AE L M 156 exposure will lock when the shutter release button is pressed halfway For information on changing the role of the AE L AF L button see Custom Setting f2 Assign AE L AF L button 164 89 Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera making pictures brighter or darker It is most effective when used with center weighted or spot metering M 88 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the iB button Press the amp button to place the cursor in the information display i 6 V125 F5 6 Image quality ADL ERA 0 0 HA 00 ESD sr OFF la oom oe Set 10 MA button Information display button 2 Display exposure compensation options Exposure compensation Highlight exposure compensation in the information display and press 3 Choose a value Highlight a value and press Exposure compensation can be set to values between 5 EV underexposure and 5 EV overexposure in increments of 3 EV In general choose positive values to make the subject brighter negative values to make it darker 1 EV Noe exposure Fecompensation 1 EV Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensat
220. ring playback Select All to begin playback All _ Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback Display Mode MENU button gt playback menu Choose the information available in the playback photo way Display mode information display 1 117 Press A or W to highlight an ces option then press to select the option for the photo i ai information display AM appears next to selected items to RGB histogram M Data deselect highlight and press To return to the playback menu highlight Done and press 6X 146 Image Review MENU button gt 1 playback menu Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the wa Image review monitor immediately after shooting If Off is selected pictures p can only be displayed by pressing the gt button Rotate Tall MENU button gt playback menu Choose whether to rotate tall portrait orientation pictures for display during playback Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting images are not rotated automatically during image review M 147 Option Description Tall portrait orientation pictures are automatically rotated for display in the On camera monitor Pictures taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation M 170 will be displayed in wide landscape orientation Off Tall portrait orientation pictures are displayed in wide landscape orientation
221. rmed by vibrating the image sensor If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu clean the image sensor manually A 208 or consult a Nikon authorized service representative If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera s internal circuitry Cleaning can be performed again after a short wait 207 208 EE Manual Cleaning If foreign matter can not be removed from the low pass filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu M 206 the filter can be cleaned manually as described below Note however that the filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikon authorized service personnel 1 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the low pass filter Turn the camera off and insert a fully charged EN EL9a battery or connect an optional EP 5 power connector and EH 5a AC adapter 2 Remove the lens Turn the camera off and remove the lens Lock mirror up for cleaning 3 Select Lock mirror up for cleaning Turn the camera on and press the MENU button to display the menus Highlight Lock mirror up for cleaning in the setup menu and press note that this option is not f available at battery levels of C or below MENU button 4 Press x
222. rom values between the minimum and 2 nae maximum for the lens Command dial ERG TA e ete StF Tae WB tig o 200 2365 ADLE ekt OFF AA 3 Framea photograph focus and shoot 83 Mode M Manual In manual exposure mode you control both shutter speed and aperture To take photographs in manual exposure mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to M Mode dial 2 Choose aperture and shutter speed Checking the exposure indicator M 85 adjust shutter speed and aperture Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial choose from values between 30 s and 4 000s or select bulb to hold the shutter open indefinitely for a long time exposure M 86 Aperture is selected by pressing the i button and rotating the command dial choose from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens Shutter speed and aperture are shown in the viewfinder and information display Shutter speed Aperture DOE S Bo Set 10 at es EE Gs 2 3c e rc eshjss t button Command dial dial Command 3 Framea photograph focus and shoot 84 The Exposure Indicator If a CPU lens is attached and a shutter speed other than bulb or time is selected the exposure indicator in the viewfinder and information display shows whether the photograph would be under or over exposed at current settings Depending on the option chosen for
223. rted by current printer are not listed Press A or W to choose Printer default print at current printer settings Print time stamp print time and date of recording on photo or No time stamp then press to select and return to previous menu See page 221 for information on what to do if an error occurs during printing 141 142 Creating Index Prints To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card select Index print in Step 2 of Printing Multiple Pictures M 139 Note that if the memory card contains more than 256 pictures only the first 256 images will be printed 1 Select Index print fi Index print Selecting Index print in the PictBridge menu CQ 139 displays the images on the memory card as shown at right SPDM OKPrint 2 Display printing options y Setu Press to display PictBridge printing options Start printing Page size Border Time stamp 3 Adjust printing options Choose page size border and time stamp options as described on page 141 a warning will be displayed if the selected page size is too small 4 Start printing Select Start printing and press to start a printing To cancel before all copies have I1 been printed press g Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Set The Print set DPOF option in the playback menu is used to create digital print orders for PictBridge compatible printers and devices that support DPOF Selecting Print s
224. s memory card e Reduce quality or size 62 Fut e Delete photographs 40 Card is full blinks 126 e Insert new memory card 22 221 222 Indicator Camera can not focus using autofocus Change 31 5 60 e Usea lower ISO sensitivity 74 Use commercial ND filter Subject is too bright In mode S Increase shutter speed 82 A Choose a smaller aperture larger f number 83 Use a higher ISO sensitivity 74 Use flash 70 Subject is too dark In mode S Lower shutter speed 82 A Choose a larger aperture smaller f number 83 Kine hi No Bulb in S mode blinks Change shutter speed or select manual exposure 82 84 mode blinks Menus and playback not available during interval Interval timer shooting timer shooting To end interval timer shooting turn camera off Flash has fired at full power Check photo in monitor if underexposed adjust settings andtry 5 again Frasmis in We mode Choose oe Change flash mode setting on optional flash unit another setting or use a CPU 194 or use CPU lens lens Use the flash 70 Change distance to subject aperture flash 73 range or ISO sensitivity 74 83 Optional SB 400 flash unit attached flash is in o bounce position or focus distance is very short 4 0 Conti elas l i blinks ontinue shooting if necessary increase focus distance to prevent shadows from appearing in photograph Error occurred updating firmware for optional Flash error flash unit Conta
225. see page 204 for details Nikon filters can be divided into three types screw on slip in and rear interchange Use Nikon filters filters manufactured by other makers may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder The D5000 can not be used with linear polarizing filters Use the C PL circular polarizing filter instead The NC and L37C filters are recommended for protecting the lens To prevent moir use of a filter is not recommended when the subject is framed against a bright light or when a bright light source is in the frame Center weighted metering is recommended with filters with exposure factors filter factors over 1 x Y44 Y48 Y52 O56 R60 XO X1 C PL ND2S ND4 ND4S ND8 ND8S ND400 A2 A12 B2 B8 B12 See the filter manual for details DK 20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses Lenses are available with diopters of 5 4 3 2 0 0 5 1 2 and 3 m when the camera diopter adjustment control is in the neutral position 1 m71 Use eyepiece correction lenses only if the desired focus can not be achieved with the built in diopter adjustment control 1 7 to 0 7 m Test eyepiece correction lenses before purchase to ensure that the desired focus can be achieved The rubber eyecup can not be used with eyepiece correction lenses Nikon Speedlights SB 900 SB 800 SB 600 and SB 400 Nikon Wireless Remote Speedlight SB R200 Wireless Speedlight Commander SU 800 Capture NX 2 A complete photo editing pa
226. sensitivity QU 74 Press the Fn button and rotate the command dial to select white balance P S A and M modes only 96 Press the Fn button and rotate the command dial to select an Active D Lighting option P S A and M modes only M 94 If image quality is set to JPEG fine JPEG normal or JPEG basic RAW will appear in the information display and an NEF RAW copy will be recorded with the next picture taken after the Fn button is pressed The exposure count displays show the number of NEF RAW images that can be recorded To exit without recording an NEF RAW copy press the Fn button again or turn the camera off Press the Fn button and rotate the command dial to select a bracketing increment exposure and white balance bracketing or to turn ADL bracketing on or off P S A and M modes only A 104 The item currently selected for Custom Setting f1 is shown by a white on black icon Release mode is shown by an Fn icon 163 f2 Assign AE L AF L Button MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the AE L AF L button AE L AF L button Option Description Ha AE AF lock Focus and exposure lock while the AE L AF L button is pressed WM AElockonly Exposure locks while the AE L AF L button is pressed fa AFlockonly Focus locks while the AE L AF L button is pressed Exposure locks when the AE L AF L button is pressed and remains locked fa AE lock hold
227. sist illuminator turn off Close Up a Use for close up shots of flowers insects and other small objects a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur Night Portrait Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur Night Landscape Reduce noise and unnatural colors when photographing night landscapes including street lighting and neon signs The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur RN Party Indoor Capture the effects of indoor background lighting Use for parties and other indoor scenes 35 Beach Snow iSi Dusk Dawn saian i i 23 BT se ee a i d ji a ae wt x SS SS ly CS aa gt ant Te SP EL ao ASE gt Se Capture th s of sunlight Preserves the colors seen in the weak expanses of water snow or sand The natural light before dawn or after sunset built in flash and AF assist illuminator The built in flash and AF assist turn off illuminator turn off use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor Sunset fy Pet Portrait Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets Use for portraits of active pets The AF and sunrises The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turns off assist illuminator tur
228. strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation Observe caution when using the flash e Using the camera with the flash in close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns e Using the flash close to the subject s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment Particular care should be observed when photographing infants when the flash should be no less than one meter 39 in from the subject Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product e Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment e Do not short or disassemble the battery e Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery If you are using an AC adapter be sure it is unplugged e Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards e Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat e Do not immerse in or expose to water e Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or ha
229. t the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete NORMAL 4288x2848 The Shutter Release Button The camera has a two stage shutter release button The camera focuses when the shutter release button is pressed halfway To take the photograph press the shutter release button the rest of the way down The Built in Flash If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in mode the built in flash will pop up automatically when the shutter release button is pressed halfway If the flash is raised photographs can only be taken when the flash ready indicator is displayed If the flash ready indicator is not displayed the flash is charging remove your finger briefly from the shutter release button and try again To save battery power when the flash is not in use return it to its closed position by pressing it gently downward till the latch clicks into place Using the Flash For more information on using the flash see page 70 32 Creative Photography Scene Modes 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 pages 28 32 EE The Mode Dial The following scenes can be selected with the mode Mode dia dial _ Zee eile Other Sports Close up portrait sc
230. take third shot WB bracketing Each shot is processed to create three copies one at the current white balance setting one with increased amber and one with increased blue If there is not enough space available on the LY L memory card to record three images the exposure count display in the viewfinder will flash Shooting can begin when a new memory card is inserted ADL bracketing The first shot after bracketing is activated is taken with Active D Lighting off the second at the current Active D Lighting setting M 94 if Active D Lighting is off the second shot will be taken with Active D Lighting set to Auto Bracketing ends automatically after the second shot In continuous release mode shooting will pause after each bracketing cycle If the camera is turned off before all shots in the bracketing sequence have been taken bracketing will resume from the next shot in the sequence when the camera is turned on To cancel bracketing before all frames have been recorded rotate the mode dial to a setting other than P S A or M 105 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 The camera offers six preset Picture Controls In P S A and M modes you can choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene in o
231. te Bf Sor metion novie Highlight Frame rate and press gt to display a 5 menu of frame rate options Highlight the a Bhs desired frame rate and press 6 3 Select Create movie Ss Stor motion movie Highlight Create movie and press 1 Create movie OK Y Frame size 320x240 Frame rate 6 fps 1 4 Select the first frame EZET Press lt and P to select a photograph for the first om frame keep the multi selector pressed to scroll 1 maa rapidly through the photographs and press to select Zom OK 5 Select the last frame Eer Use the multi selector to choose the last frame as E a described Step 4 The pictures in the movie are marked with v if the first frame is after the last s frame the frames in between will appear in the i E movie in reverse order The movie can include up to 100 photographs 187 188 6 Select Save es Stop motion movie Create movie The menu shown at right will be displayed if no further edits are necessary highlight Save and press to proceed to Step 7 To edit the movie highlight Edit and press The following options will be displayed e Starting image Choose a new starting frame e Middle image Remove frames from the middle of the movie Press lt and to highlight a photo A or W to remove the Y icon Pictures from which the v has been removed will be removed from the movie when you press e End image Choose a new end frame e
232. tes a copy with warm tone filter effects giving the Warm filter COPY 3 warm red cast The effect can be previewed in the monitor Red intensifier mes ve Intensify reds Red intensifier greens Green intensifier Green i eas _ or blues Blue intensifier Press the multi selector up to intensifier increase the effect down to decrease Blue Cancel Wa intensifier Darker lighter Ok Save Add starburst effects to light sources e Number of points Choose from four six or eight P Cross screen e Filter amount Choose the brightness of the light sources femma K Grass affected x e Filter angle Choose the angle of the points AA screen 1 e Length of points Choose the length of points e Confirm Preview the effects of the filter as shown at right Press amp to preview the copy full frame e Save Create a retouched copy a acl COVA KOK 178 Option Description Soft Soft Add a soft filter effect Use the multi selector to choose 62 gt J Normal from 1 high 2 normal or 3 low Cancel Zoom OWSave Color Balance MENU button gt gh retouch menu Use the multi selector to create a copy with modified color balance as shown below The effect is displayed in the monitor together with red green and blue histograms M 118 giving the distribution of tones in the copy Increase amount of green Create retouched copy Increase amount of Ca
233. the buffer the power will not turn off until all images in the buffer have been recorded 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 Continuous Release Mode Continuous release mode i can not be used with the built in flash rotate the mode dial to CQ 30 or turn the flash off QQ 70 71 Buffer Size The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is shown in the viewfinder exposure count display while the shutter release button is pressed The illustration shows the display when space remains in the buffer for about 21 pictures Auto Image Rotation The camera orientation recorded for the first shot applies to all images in the same burst even if the camera is rotated during shooting See Auto Image Rotation M 170 See Also For information on using the Fn button and the command dial to select a release mode see page 163 For information on the number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst see page 215 Self Timer and Remote Modes The self timer and optional ML L3 wireless remote control M 203 can be used to reduce camera shake or for self portraits Mount the camera ona tripod Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable level surface 2 Select a release mode CO 65 Select self timer delayed remote 2s or quick r
234. the built in flash and SB 900 SB 800 SB 600 and SB 400 flash units possibly preventing the camera from selecting slow shutter speeds 149 Auto Distortion Control MENU button gt shooting menu Select On to reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wide EEmra angle lenses and to reduce pin cushion distortion when shooting 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 This option is available only with type G and D lenses PC fisheye and certain other lenses excluded Retouch Distortion Control For information creating copies of existing photographs with reduced barrel and pin cushion distortion see page 185 Color Space MENU button gt shooting menu The color space determines the gamut of colors available for E Color space color reproduction Choose sRGB for photographs that willbe amp printed or used as is with no further modification Adobe RGB has a wider color gamut and is recommended for images that PRZVIG will be extensively processed or retouched after leaving the camera Color Space Color spaces define the correspondence between colors and the numeric values that represent them in a digital image file The sRGB color space is widely used while the Adobe RGB color space is typically used in publishing and commercial printing
235. the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame could cause a fire Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment Using the viewfinder diopter control When operating the viewfinder diopter control with your eye to the viewfinder care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally Z Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter available separately unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing the battery take the equipment to a Nikon authorized service center for inspection ZN Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas as this could result in explosion or fire Z Keep out of reach of children Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury ZN Do not disassemble 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 ZN Do not place the
236. the date of recording on all pictures in the current DPOF print order M 144 160 EE 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 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 d02 20 04 2009 Future date two days remaining HEE 02 24 04 2000 Past date two days elapsed Up to three separate dates can be stored in slots 1 2 and 3 The first time you use the date counter you will be prompted to select a date for slot 1 enter a date using the multi selector and press 68 To change the date or store additional dates highlight a slot press and enter the date To use the stored date highlight the slot and press To choose a date counter format highlight Display options and press gt to display the menu shown at right Highlight an option and press 6 Highlight Done in the date counter menu and press when settings are complete d7 Live View Display Options es d6 Date imprint Date counter Done Choose date Display options t A E 22 04 2009 maa 02 20 04 2009 es d6 Date imprint Choose date ri T CA es d6 Date imprint Display options l Number of days Years and days S Years months and days MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose the indicators available for display in live view mode M 45
237. the monitor after shooting Image review and how long the exposure meters viewfinder and information display remain on when no operations are performed Auto meter off Choose shorter auto off delays to reduce the drain on the battery Option Description all times are approximate Auto off timers are set to the following values SHORT Short Playback menus Auto meter off NORM Normal 4s LONG Long 8s 1min es Make separate adjustments to the Playback menus Image review and Auto DA Custom l ie meter off timers When settings are complete highlight Done and press 68 Auto off Timers The exposure meters will not turn off automatically when the camera is powered by an optional EH 5a AC adapter and EP 5 power connector The monitor and viewfinder will not turn off automatically when the camera is connected to a printer via USB c3 Self Timer MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose the length of the shutter release delay and the number of shots taken each time the shutter release button is pressed in self timer mode Option Description Self timer delay Choose a shutter release delay Press A or W to choose the number of shots taken PENGIM each time the shutter release button is pressedin iiaiiimbalailie self timer mode if a value other than 1 is selected shots will be taken at 3 s intervals Number of shots c4 Remote on Duration MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose how long the camera
238. ther modes the camera selects a Picture Control automatically 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the iB button Press the amp button to place the cursor in the information display FA NORM D ED oua Image quality we AUTO Y so 200 Ws o j OT a ooma ooe Set 10 MA button Information display button ADL ERA 0 0 0 0 ESD st OFF 2 Display preset Picture Controls Set Picture Control Highlight the current Picture Control in the information display and press 106 3 Choose a Picture Control Set Picture Control Highlight one of the following options and press w S 6 me EC EPT EISD Option Description Standard processing for balanced results Recommended for most situations Minimal processing for natural results Choose for photographs that will later be extensively processed or retouched Pictures are enhanced for a vivid photoprint effect Choose for photographs that emphasize primary colors EMC Monochrome Take monochrome photographs KAPT Portrait Process portraits for skin with natural texture and a rounded feel ELS Landscape Produces vibrant landscapes and cityscapes ESD Standard ENL Neutral IVI Vivid The Shooting Menu Picture Controls can also be selected and modified from the shooting E SHOOTING MENU menu M 148 Set Picture Control can be used to modify ex
239. ting c2 Auto off timers A 157 This reduces the drain on the battery but GPS data may not be recorded if the shutter release button is pressed all the way down without pausing Exposure meters do not turn off while the GP 1 is connected GPS data will always be recorded e Position This item is only available if the GP 1 is connected Position when it displays the current latitude longitude altitude and Latitude N 35 36 147 Coordinated Universal Time UTC as reported by the GP 1 Kijama Altitude Enable Disable Heading UTC 15 04 2009 01 26 13 Coordinated Universal Time UTC UTC data is provided by the GPS device and is independent of the camera clock 114 More on Playback This chapter describes how to view photographs and details the operations that can be performed during playback Full Frame Playpack cersscsssccsczcscscososcesecessrsccscessussscsscercssssoscecstessses EREEREER SAA STESTI SESAT 116 PROTOIITORMVALIO Mia eaa e a E A A A E enter ee ertes 117 Thumbnail PLAY DAGK atc a AA AE a e AAEE EE AAE SAA AST EiS 122 Calendar Play HACK esiasteet ee niiet SAE AAE ias arot seers EEPE CARTAS EEEE EENAA O S EOE EAAS SEPURA tT RITA 123 Taking a Closer Look Playback ZOOM seessesseesocsocescesoesscescesocescesecsocescesocsscescesscssosso 124 Protecting Photographs from Deletion sessssseeseeseesseesoessossoesocesoesoesseeseessosseesesesoeso 125 Deleting Photographs aao nA E a A E A AAE AEREE Fu
240. tion display if the monitor does not turn on the battery is exhausted and must be recharged Information display Description ER Battery fully charged Cm Battery partially discharged Low battery Ready fully charged spare battery or E prepare to charge battery Ca CE Battery exhausted shutter release disabled Charge or blinks blinks exchange battery 28 3 Check the number of exposures m 0 0 DW aR remaining les Ti The information display and viewfinder show the W 125 15 6 y number of photographs that can be stored on the memory card Check the number of exposures remaining If there is not enough memory to store Tanu additional photographs at current settings a pam IS0 A p mm warning will be displayed No further pictures O V5 can be taken until the memory card has been replaced M 22 or photographs have been deleted M 40 126 When enough memory remains on the memory card to record a thousand or more pictures at current settings the number of exposures remaining will be shown in thousands rounded down to the nearest hundred e g if there is room for 1 260 exposures the exposure count display will show 1 2 K Auto Meter Off At default settings the viewfinder and information display will turn off if no operations are performed for about eight seconds auto meter off reducing the drain on the battery Press the shutter release button halfway to reactivate the display M 32
241. tion lamp may interfere with red eye reduction Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows The flash has a minimum range of 60 cm and can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses The flash may be unable to light the entire subject with the following lenses at ranges less than those given below Lens Zoom position Minimum range AF S DX NIKKOR 10 24mm f 3 5 4 5G ED 24mm 2 5m 8 ft 2in 20 mm 3 0 m 9 ft 10 in 24mm 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in AF S DX NIKKOR 16 85 mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR Under 24 mm 24mm 2 0m 6 ft 7 in 28 mm 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in 28 mm 1 5 m 4 ft 11 in 35mm 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in AF 18 35 mm f 3 5 4 5D ED 24mm 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in AF S DX 18 70 mm f 3 5 4 5G ED 18mm 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in AF S DX NIKKOR 18 105 mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR 18mm 2 5m 8 ft 2in AF S DX 18 135 mm f 3 5 5 6G ED 18mm 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in AF S DX VR 18 200mm f 3 5 5 6G ED 24mm 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in 24mm 2 5m 8 ft 2in 28 mm 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in 35mm 1 5 m 4 ft 11 in 50mm 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in AF S VR 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6G ED 24mm 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in AF S 28 70mm f 2 8D ED 35mm 1 5 m 4 ft 11 in 250mm 2 5m 8 ft 2in 350 mm 2 0 m 6 ft 7 in PC E NIKKOR 24mm f 3 5 ED 24mm 3 0 m 9 ft 10 in When not shifted or tilted When used with the AF S NIKKOR 14 24 mm f 2 8G ED the flash will be unable to light the entire subject at all ranges Dark Edges in the Viewfinder You may notice darkening of the edges of the image in the viewfinder with some lenses This has no effect on photogr
242. tion selected for image quality QJ 62 160 Menu item can not be selected Some options are not available in all modes Shooting P S A M Shutter release disabled e Non CPU lens is attached rotate camera mode dial to M M 195 e Mode dial rotated to after shutter speed of bulb or time selected in mode M choose new shutter speed M 82 Full range of shutter speeds not available Flash in use M 72 Colors are unnatural e Adjust white balance to match light source M 96 e Adjust Set Picture Control settings M 106 Can not measure white balance Subject is too dark or too bright M 100 Image can not be selected as source for preset white balance Image was not created with D5000 1 102 White balance bracketing unavailable NEF RAW or NEF JPEG image quality option selected for image quality 63 Effects of Picture Control differ from image to image A auto is selected for sharpening contrast or saturation For consistent results over a series of photos choose another setting M 109 Metering can not be changed Autoexposure lock is in effect M 89 Exposure compensation can not be used Choose mode P S or A I 90 Only one shot taken each time shutter release button is pressed in continuous shooting mode Lower built in flash 1 66 Reddish areas appear in photos or textures are uneven Reddish areas and uneven textures may appear in long time exposures Turn long exposure noise r
243. tivity will remain fixed at the value selected by imma a the user 174 When On is chosen ISO sensitivity will Oca cainan tania S008 automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not be g RATER 190 achieved at the value selected by the user flash level is adjusted appropriately The maximum value for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using the Maximum sensitivity option in the ISO sensitivity auto control menu choose lower values to prevent noise the minimum value for auto ISO sensitivity is automatically set to ISO 200 In modes P and A sensitivity will only be adjusted if underexposure would result at the shutter speed selected for Minimum shutter speed Slower shutter speeds will be used only if optimum exposure can not be achieved at the ISO sensitivity value selected for Maximum sensitivity If the ISO sensitivity selected by the user is higher than the value selected for Maximum sensitivity the value selected for Maximum sensitivity will be used instead When On is selected the viewfinder shows ISO AUTO and the information display ISO A These indictors blink when sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Noise is more likely at higher sensitivities Use the High ISO NR option in the shooting menu to reduce noise M 151 Note that ISO sensitivity may be raised automatically when auto ISO sensitivity control is used in combination with slow sync flash modes available with
244. trols 1 Select Manage Picture Control To display the menus press the MENU button Highlight Manage Picture Control in the shooting menu and press P Select Save edit Highlight Save edit and press P Select a Picture Control Highlight an existing Picture Control and press P or press to proceed to step 5 and save a copy of the highlighted Picture Control without further modification Edit the selected Picture Control See page 109 for more information To abandon any changes and start over press the t button Press when settings are complete Select a destination Highlight a destination for the custom Picture Control C 1 through C 9 and press gt ia SHOOTING MENU O PZ Set Picture Control Esp __ Image quality NORM image size White balance ISO sensitivity settings El Active D Lighting ey Manage Picture Control a y Save edit D Load save ey Manage Picture Control s Choose Picture Control ESD Standard ENL Neutral IMC Monochrome PT Portrait FILS Landscape Grid Adjust Sharpening Contrast t Brightness Saturation Hue Grid ONOK Reset Manage Picture Control wy Save as 7 O E3C2 Unused _ 3C3 Unused C4 Unused C5 Unused ECS Unused ECT Unused 111 112 6 Name the Picture Control The text entry dialog shown at right will be displayed By default new Picture Controls are named by adding a two digit number
245. tter release button on the remote control all the way down Shooting ends automatically after thirty minutes Self timer Mode In self timer mode a shutter speed of Bulb is equivalent to approximately 10 s 87 Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure in P S A and M modes in other modes the camera selects the metering method automatically 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the IB button Press the amp button to place the cursor in the information display FE NORM 2 oua Image quality we AUTO so 200 J 1125 75 62 ADL GRA 0 0 HA 0 0 EXSD r OFF ooma 00S Ea Set 10 MA button Information display button 2 Display metering options Highlight the current metering method in the information display and press 00 G2 00 FASD x OFF 3 Choosea metering method Highlight one of the following options and press 6X Method Description Produces natural results in most situations Camera uses 420 pixel RGB sensor to meter a wide area of the frame and set exposure according to Matrix tone distribution color composition and with type G or D lenses M 194 range information 3D color matrix metering II with other CPU lenses camera uses color matrix metering ll which does not include 3D range information Canter Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to
246. ttery The battery may become hot when used for extended periods Observe due caution when handling the battery Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat After removing the battery from the camera be sure to replace the terminal cover Charge the battery before use When taking photographs on important occasions ready a spare EN EL9a battery and keep it fully charged Depending on your location it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice On cold days the capacity of batteries tends to decrease Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary Once warmed a cold battery may recover some of its charge Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance K Used batteries are a valuable resource Please recycle used batteries in accord with local regulations 211 pp a 212 Available Settings The following tables list the settings that can be adjusted in each mode HE Modes Available from the Mode Dial soz aeea s am sareen v 4 7 7 Whitebalance 7 o SOsensitvitysetings V WW WO e y 7 Active Dighting eee ee 7 3 7 3 Color space Y YUU U gU Ui Ui e Y Long exp NR ViviviviviVviVviv Vv High ISO NR VV VW iVvViVviviWv
247. ture small f number While the mode dial is rotated this display is replaced by an image of the mode dial Turning the Monitor Off To clear information from the display press the iB button again Note that the monitor turns off automatically while the shutter release is pressed or if no operations are performed for 8 s the default value The information display can be restored by pressing the amp button See Also For information on choosing how long the monitor stays on see Custom Setting c2 Auto off timers Q 157 For information on choosing a design for the information display see Info display format C1 166 For information on choosing whether information is displayed when the shutter release button is pressed see Auto information display 1 168 For information on choosing whether the cursor in the information display wraps around see Info wrap around M 168 The Command Dial The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of settings when shooting information is displayed in the monitor button flash mode and flash compensation 4 button aperture exposure compensation and flash compensation Fn button release mode image quality and size ISO sensitivity white balance Active D Lighting Mode dial or bracketing Choose a scene SCENE mode m 34 QUAL id tc so AU y 3 RN w AC A AA t Night
248. turn to previous menu Cropping This option is available only with printers that support cropping Menu shown at right will be displayed To exit without cropping picture highlight No cropping and sls S cropping press 68 To crop picture highlight Crop and press gt Cropping If Crop is selected dialog shown at right will be displayed Press amp to increase size of crop 9 to decrease Choose position of crop using multi selector and press Note that print quality may drop if small crops are printed at large sizes 4 Start printing Select Start printing and press to start printing To cancel before all copies have been printed press 6 WOK EE Date Imprint If you select Print time stamp in the PictBridge menu when printing photographs containing date information recorded using Custom Setting d6 Date imprint A 160 the date will appear twice The imprinted date may however be cropped out if the photographs are cropped or printed without a border 138 Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu Press the MENU button in the PictBridge playback display see Step 3 on page 137 10005000 DSC_000 NORMAL 15 04 2009 10 02 27 4288x2848 2 Choose an option Highlight one of the following options and press P Select date 7 Print DPOF e Print select Select pictures for printing Index print e Select date Print one copy of all the pictures taken on
249. u This option can be set separately for auto and scene modes and for P S A and M modes If On is selected the information display will appear after the shutter release button is pressed halfway if image review M 147 is off it will also be displayed immediately after shooting Choose On if you find yourself frequently referring to the information display during shooting If Off is selected the information display can only be viewed by pressing the Ei button Info Wrap around MENU button gt setup menu If On is selected the cursor will wrap around from one edge of Emer the information display to the other Video Mode MENU button gt setup menu When connecting the camera to a television or VCR via the A V out connector be sure the camera video mode matches the device video standard NTSC or PAL HDMI MENU button gt setup menu The camera is equipped with an HDMI High Definition A HDMI Multimedia Interface connector allowing pictures to be played p back on high definition televisions or monitors using a type C r oe cable available separately from commercial suppliers Before MERAL connecting the camera to high definition device choose an ea es rare HDMI format If Auto is selected the camera will automatically select the appropriate format 168 Time Zone and Date MENU button gt setup menu Change time zones set the camera clock choose the date display order and turn daylig
250. ure f 22 Large aperture f 5 6 1 600S 15s Remember the higher the f number the smaller the aperture Mode P Programmed Auto In this mode the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture To take photographs in programmed auto 1 Rotate the mode dial to P Mode dial 2 Framea photograph focus and shoot Flexible Program In mode P different combinations of shutter speed p and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial flexible program Rotate the dial to the right for large apertures low f numbers that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that freeze motion Rotate the dial to the left for small apertures high f numbers that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion All combinations produce the same exposure While flexible program is in effect a H P3 indicator appears in the viewfinder and information display To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings rotate the command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed choose another mode or turn the camera off The Exposure Program See page 216 for information on the built in exposure program 81 Mode S Shutter Priority Auto In shutter priority auto you choose the shutter sp
251. ure for the overlay by pressing A or W to set gain for the selected image to values between 0 1 and 2 0 Repeat for the second Dion Riseled image The default value is 1 0 selecting 0 5 cuts gain in half while selecting 2 0 doubles gain The effects of gain are visible in the Preview column 7 Highlight the Preview column Image overlay Press lt or P to highlight the Preview column Imase1 Image 2 Preview 3 Zoom OROK 8 Preview the overlay TET Press A or to highlight Overlay and press g to save the overlay without displaying a preview highlight Save and press 68 To return p to Step 6 and select new photos or adjust gain Deak save press QH 9 save the overlay Press k 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 10005000 DSC_0013 JPG NORMAL 15 04 2009 11 39 32 4288x2848 V Image Overlay The overlay has the same photo info including date of recording metering shutter speed aperture shooting mode exposure compensation focal length and image orientation and values for white balance and Picture Control as the photograph selected for Image 1 183 NEF RAW Processing MENU button gt gh retouch menu Create JPEG copies of NEF RAW photographs iS 184 1 Select NEF RAW processing Dee Highlight NEF RAW processing in the retouch Quick retouch EA menu and press gt to display
252. urrent memory card or insert anew memory card d5 Exposure Delay Mode MENU button gt Custom Settings menu At the default setting of Off shutter is released when the shutter release button is pressed In situations where the slightest camera movement can blur pictures On can be selected to delay shutter release until about 1 s after the shutter release button is pressed and the mirror is raised 159 d6 Date Imprint MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose the date information imprinted on photographs as they are taken Option Description Off The time and date do not appear on photographs DATE Date 16 04 2009 The date or date and time are imprinted on photographs taken while this option is in effect 15 04 2009 10 02 DATE Date and time New photos are imprinted with a time stamp showing the number of HNE IR Date counter days between the date of shooting and a selected date M 161 At settings other than Off the selected option is indicated by a icon in the information display Date Imprint The date is recorded in the order selected in the Time zone and date menu M 169 Date information is not imprinted on photographs taken in NEF RAW format and can not be added to or removed from existing pictures To print the date of recording on photographs taken with date imprint off select Time stamp in the PictBridge menu M 138 141 or select Imprint date in the Print set DPOF menu to print
253. us can also be locked by pressing the AE L AF 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 AE L AF L button pressed allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect If the subject moves focus again at the new distance The AE L AF L Button Custom Setting f2 Assign AE L AF L button M 164 controls the behavior of the AE L AF L button 59 60 Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when you are not using an AF S or AF I lens or when autofocus does not produce the desired results M 55 1 Set the lens focus mode switch M A M If the lens is equipped with an A M or M A M switch A M switch switch slide the switch to M 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 Photographs can be taken at any time even when the image is not in focus AF S Lenses Users of AF S lenses including the AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55 mm f 3 5 5 6G VR lens used in this manual for illustrative purposes M 229 can select manual focus simply by setting the lens focus mode switch to M M A If the lens supports M A autofocus with manual override MF priority manual focus can also be selected by
254. uss sere eaasiawacraet agate ER 126 Full Frame Thumbnail and Calendar Playback sssscssssscsssecsssesssssssseseesssesees 126 The Playpack MeN Uers E E R 127 Mde NONS an E EAO EA N E N OASE 129 Connections 131 Viewing Photographs on TV e ssessssssesseessesseessesseeseesseesseoseesseoseossesseeseessesseesseoseesseossrsseos 132 Standard Definition DeViCeS ssessesesssseesessseseesssseesesssserssssseresssseeesssesereossseeesssesresssseeees 132 High Definition Devices eseesssseesssseessseessseesssseesssscessseresseeeoseeessseeosssersssecessseeesseeossserssssee 133 viii COMMECTING Oa COMPUTE essea 134 Before Connecting the Camera ccccssssssssssssssssssssssssssssecsssssssssssscsessssecsssscseesssscseeneess 134 Connecting the Camera sissresssssrsorsisiseostsssstsessssebonnssseasiss piisa uauv isons na Neb iaain kn nass ene 135 Printing Photographs eumenesinsndennureianeneaa 136 Connecting the Printer sssini noria ninina nE ENNA aiia na Ea 136 Printing Pictures One at a TIME sissrissreiserisiansinssiisneieiae casuda sisie raa 137 Printing Multiple Pictures sesessssessseesssessseessseesseessesssseesseessseeoseeosseeosseesseeosseosserossersseesss 139 Creatina Index PINES secscessuacsaarcerccveceanteasaesacnicsetenaraswsiaes A R S 142 Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Set seseessseseseesseeesseesseessseeosseesseessseossseossersseesss 143 Menu Guide 145 gt The Playback Menu Managing IMages
255. utter speed 250 s or faster and other settings at default values Self timer Can be selected from 2 5 10 and 20 s duration and from 1 to 9 shots Exposure Metering TTL exposure metering using 420 pixel RGB sensor Metering method e Matrix 3D color matrix metering II type G and D lenses color matrix metering II other CPU lenses e Center weighted Weight of 75 given to 8 mm circle in center of frame e Spot Meters 3 5 mm circle about 2 5 of frame centered on selected focus point Range ISO 100 f 1 4 Matrix or center weighted metering 0 20 EV lens 20 C 68 F e Spot metering 2 20 EV Exposure meter CPU coupling Mode Auto modes auto auto flash off scene modes portrait landscape amp child amp sports amp close up Fi night portrait F night landscape X party indoor 78 beach snow amp sunset dusk dawn pet portrait candlelight blossom autumn colors t1 food A silhouette ili high key I low key programmed auto with flexible program P shutter priority auto S aperture priority auto A manual M Exposure 5 5 EV in increments of 3 or 1 2 EV compensation Exposure bracketing 3 frames in steps of 3 or Y2 EV 225 Exposure White balance bracketing ADL bracketing Exposure lock ISO sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index Active D Lighting Focus Autofocus Detection range Lens servo Focus point AF area mode Focus loc
256. will wait for a signal from the E ch Remote on duration remote before cancelling delayed or quick response remote r mode and restoring single frame continuous or quiet shutter f release mode M 65 Choose shorter times for longer battery f de life 157 158 d Shooting Display d1 Beep MENU button gt Custom Settings menu If High high pitch or Low low pitch is selected a beep will E 41 Beep sound at the selected pitch when the camera focuses in single servo AF AF S or when shooting stationary subjects in AF A Y focus mode while the release timer is counting down in self ME timer and delayed remote modes M 65 67 or when a photograph is taken in quick response remote mode M 67 The beep will not sound when Off is selected note that in a quiet shutter release mode Beep is not available and a beep does not sound when the camera focuses The current setting is shown in the information display is displayed when the beep is on when it is off d2 Viewfinder Grid Display MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose On to display on demand grid lines in the viewfinder for PETTEE reference when composing photographs d3 ISO Display MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose On to show the current ISO sensitivity setting in the GS 43150 display frame count displays in the viewfinder i d4 File Number Sequence MENU button gt Custom Settings menu When a
257. ynamic area PIi Auto area 3D 3D tracking 11 points a2 Built in AF assist Illuminator MENU button gt Custom Settings menu If On is selected and lighting is poor the built in AF assist AF assist illuminator illuminator CQ 55 will light to assist the focus operation in single servo AF AF S selected for focus mode or single servo AF selected in AF A focus mode when Auto area is selected for AF area mode or when Single point Dynamic area or 3D tracking 11 points is selected and the center focus point is used If Off is selected the AF assist illuminator will not light to assist the focus operation The camera may not be able to focus using autofocus when lighting is poor See Also See page 197 for restrictions on the lenses that can be used with AF assist See page 212 for the shooting modes in which the AF assist illuminator can be used a3 Live View Autofocus MENU button gt Custom Settings menu This option determines how the focus point for autofocus is a 23 Live view autofocus selected in live view I 43 I me yy Face priority SUE Wide area ca Normal area Subject tracking 155 a4 Rangefinder MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose On to use the exposure indicator to determine whether the camera is correctly focused in manual focus mode M 54 note that this function is not available in shooting mode M when the exposure indicator instead shows wh

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