Nikon D1X Owner Manual
About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D1X digital camera. This manual is designed
to improve your enjoyment of this advanced single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera.
As you read through it, you will find explanations not only of how the camera works,
but of how certain features can be used to take photographs in a variety of situations. The manual is divided into the following sections:
• Getting Started.............................................................................. pp. 1–18
The “Getting Started” section describes the symbols and conventions used in
this manual and provides a guide to the names and functions of camera controls
and icons.
• Tutorial ............................................................................................ pp. 19–50
This section provides sufficient information to master simple “point-and-shoot”
photography. After reading this section, you should know enough about your
camera to enjoy the simplicity and immediacy of digital photography.
• Reference........................................................................................ pp. 51–154
Like the tutorial, the reference section covers the steps involved in shooting and
playback in the order most commonly followed when taking photographs, but
covers these topics in greater depth. Taking playback one step further, it also
describes how to view photographs on a computer or television.
• Custom Settings and Other Menus .......................................... pp. 155–191
This section details custom settings and provides an index to camera menus.
• Technical Notes............................................................................. pp. 193–223
Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera care, troubleshooting, and specifications.
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• F or Your Safety ...............................................................
• Caring for the Camera and Battery ..........................
• Notices .............................................................................
• Table of Contents ..........................................................
• Overview ......................................................................... pp. 2–3
• Getting to Know the Camera ..................................... pp. 4–18
• First Steps ........................................................................ pp. 20–31
• Taking Photographs ....................................................... pp. 32–50
• Advanced Photography ................................................. pp. 52–119
• Playback ............................................................................ pp. 120–147
• Connecting Your Camera to a Computer................ pp. 148–154
• Custom Settings ............................................................. pp. 156–185
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• Other Camera Menus .................................................. pp. 186–191
• Caring for Your Camera ............................................... pp. 194–197
• Optional Accessories .................................................... pp. 198–207
• Troubleshooting ............................................................. pp. 208–211
• Specifications .................................................................. pp. 212–219
• Index ................................................................................. pp. 220–223
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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 symbols:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using your
Nikon product to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
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.
Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or from the AC
adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the batteries immediately,
taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the
batteries, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
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.
Do not place camera strap around neck
Placing the camera strap around your neck could result in strangulation. Special care should be
taken to avoid placing the strap around the neck of an infant or child.
Do not disassemble
Touching the product’s internal par ts could result in injur y. In the event of a 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 batter y and/or AC adapter and then take the
product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
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Observe due precaution when handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when
handling batteries for use in this product:
• Be sure the product is off before inser ting or removing the battery. If you are using an AC
adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Foreign substances on the batter y terminals—for example, sweat or oil—may cause an
interruption in current. Before installing the battery, clean it thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
• When the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the battery may
become hot. Due caution should be observed when removing the battery.
• Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.
• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat or moisture. Do not short-circuit
or disassemble the battery.
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.
Keep out of reac h of children
Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting batteries or other small parts
into their mouths.
Removing memory cards
Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing memory
cards from the camera.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed 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.
Observe caution when operating the flash
Using a flash in close proximity to the eyes of a human or animal subject could cause permanent visual impairment. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants, when
the flash should be no less than one meter (39˝) 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 liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
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Caring for the Camera and Battery
Do not drop
The camera and lens may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.
Keep dry
This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high
levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as 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 its carrying case or a 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 touch the shutter curtain
The shutter curtain is constructed of extremely thin material that is easily damaged. Under no
circumstances should you exert pressure on the cur tain, poke it with cleaning tools or other
implements, or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower. These actions could scratch,
deform, or tear the curtain.
Cleaning
• When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with
a soft, dry cloth. After using your camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt
using a cloth lightly dampened with pure water and then dry your camera thoroughly. In rare
instances, static electricity produced by a brush or cloth may cause the LCD displays to light
up or darken. This does not indicate a malfunction, and the display will shortly return to
normal.
• When cleaning the lens and mirror, remember that these elements are easily damaged. Dust
and lint should be gently removed with a blower. When using an aerosol blower, keep the
can vertical (tilting the can could result in liquid being sprayed on the mirror). If you do get
a fingerprint or other stain on the lens, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth
and wipe the lens carefully.
• See “Technical Notes: Caring for Your Camera” for information on cleaning the low-pass
filter.
Storage
• To prevent mold or mildew, store the camer a in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be
using the product for a long period of time, 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 iorate. Note that desiccant gradually
loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals.
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• Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, close to equipment that
produces strong magnetic fields, or in areas subject to extremes of temperature, for example
near a space heater or in a closed vehicle on a hot day.
• 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 the camera away again.
• Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
• Before storing EN-4 batter y packs that have been removed from the camera, replace the
cover that protects the terminals used for connection to a recharger.
Notes on the Monitor
• The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a
characteristic common to all TFT LCD monitors and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded with the camera will not be affected.
• 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 adhering to the monitor can be removed with a blower brush. Stains can be removed by
rubbing the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather.
• 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.
• Replace the monitor cover
when transpor ting the camera
or leaving it unattended.
• Do not touch the batter y terminals with other metal objects. Keep the battery terminals
clean.
Turn the product off before removing the battery or unplugging the AC adapter
Do not unplug the product or remove the batter y while the camera is on, or while images are
being recorded or deleted from memory. Forcibly cutting power to the product in these
circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the internal circuitry or memory. To
prevent an accidental interruption of power, avoid carrying the product from one location to
another while the AC adapter is connected.
Keep a fully-charged spar e battery on hand
Ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged when taking photographs on important occasions. Depending on your location, you may find it 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.
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Notices
• 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.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
• 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).
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference
Causing Equipment Regulations.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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Notice for customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pur suant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion 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 occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to 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 cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New Yor k
11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
T ested To Comply
With FCC Standards
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Notices (continued)
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 is punishable by
law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or 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.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
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 pass-
ports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private
groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music,
paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is prohibited
except when it is done for personal use at home or for similar restricted and
non-commercial use.
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Trademark Information
Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, and PowerBook are
registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Finder and Power Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and IBM PC/AT are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation. microdrive is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. PowerPC is a trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation, used under license. Microsoft is a registered trademark, and Windows, MS-Windows and Windows NT trademarks, of Microsoft Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk corporation. 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.
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Table of Contents
About This Manual ............................................................................................................................. ii
For Your Safety ..................................................................................................................................... iv
Caring for the Camera and Battery......................................................................................... vi
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... viii
Getting Started ................................................................................... 1
Overview ....................................................................................................................... 2
Getting to Know the Camera ................................................................................... 4
Tutorial ................................................................................................. 19
First Steps .....................................................................................................................20
Step 1: Inserting a Battery............................................................................................................22
Step 2: Attaching a Lens................................................................................................................ 24
Step 3: Inserting a Memory Card ............................................................................................ 26
Step 4: Choosing a Language ..................................................................................................... 28
Step 5: Setting the Time and Date .......................................................................................... 30
Taking Photographs .................................................................................................... 32
Step 0: Before You Begin ...............................................................................................................34
Step 1: Adjusting Camera Settings .......................................................................................... 36
Step 2: Framing a Photograph ................................................................................................... 43
Step 3: Focusing.................................................................................................................................. 44
Step 4: Checking Exposure.......................................................................................................... 46
Step 5: Shooting ................................................................................................................................. 47
Step 6: Checking the Results ...................................................................................................... 48
Reference ............................................................................................. 51
Advanced Photography............................................................................................... 52
Shooting Modes .................................................................................................................................. 52
Image Quality ........................................................................................................................................ 56
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) ........................................................................................................ 62
White Balance ...................................................................................................................................... 64
Autofocus................................................................................................................................................ 70
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Focus Area Selection ........................................................................................................................ 73
AF-Area Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 74
Focus Lock .............................................................................................................................................. 78
Getting Good Results with Autofocus ................................................................................... 80
Manual Focus ........................................................................................................................................ 81
Metering ................................................................................................................................................... 82
Exposure Mode ................................................................................................................................... 84
Auto-Exposure Lock ........................................................................................................................ 96
Exposure Compensation ............................................................................................................... 98
Auto Bracketing ................................................................................................................................... 100
Self-Timer Mode ................................................................................................................................. 103
Diopter Adjustment.......................................................................................................................... 104
LCD Illuminators................................................................................................................................. 105
Depth-of-Field Preview ................................................................................................................... 106
Focal Plane Position........................................................................................................................... 107
Through-the-Lens Flash Photography .................................................................................... 108
Flash Contacts and Indicators ..................................................................................................... 109
Flash Sync Modes ............................................................................................................................... 110
Compatible Speedlights .................................................................................................................. 112
The FUNC Button ............................................................................................................................. 116
Sequential File Numbering ............................................................................................................ 117
Taking Photographs with GPS .....................................................................................................118
Playback ......................................................................................................................... 120
Playback Options ................................................................................................................................ 120
Basic Playback ....................................................................................................................................... 122
Playback Menu Options.................................................................................................................. 134
Setup Menu Options ........................................................................................................................ 143
Television Playback ............................................................................................................................. 146
Connecting to a Computer ...................................................................................... 148
Software for the D1x ...................................................................................................................... 150
Reading Photographs from Memory Cards ........................................................................ 154
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Custom Settings and Other Menus................................................... 155
Custom Settings........................................................................................................... 156
Other Camera Menus................................................................................................ 186
Technical Notes ................................................................................... 193
Caring for Your Camera ............................................................................................. 194
Optional Accessories ................................................................................................. 198
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 208
Specifications ................................................................................................................ 212
Index .............................................................................................................................. 220
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GETTING STARTED
• Overview ................ pp. 2–3
• Getting to Know the Camera
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About This Section
This section describes the symbols and conventions used in this manual and provides a guide to
the names and functions of camera controls and icons.
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Overview
This manual is designed to help you enjoy taking digital photographs with an advanced single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. The D1
GETTING STARTED—OVERVIEW
• A 5.47-million pixel, 23.7 mm × 15.6 mm (0.93˝ × 0.61˝) image-sensing chargedcoupled device (CCD) capable of capturing images up to 3,008 × 1,960 pixels in
size (photographs can also taken at a size of 2,000 × 1,312 pixels)
• Newly designed 3D digital matrix image control with 3D color matrix metering,
through-the-lens (TTL) white balance, and tone compensation for precise expo-
sure control, adaptive auto white-balance control, and optimal color accuracy
• A choice of two color modes (one optimized for the sRGB color space, the other
for the Adobe RGB color space), giving users the power to select a color space
suited according to the their production work-flow
• An enhanced shooting speed of approximately three frames per second for up
to nine consecutive shots (six shots in RAW mode)
• A menu of 0–36 custom settings displayed on the camera monitor in your choice
of English, French, German, or Japanese
• Lossless compression of RAW image data to increase the number of images that
can be stored on a single memory card and to enhance transfer speed, all without
sacrificing image quality
Servicing Your Camera and Accessories
Your camera is a precision machine and requires regular servicing. We recommend that you
have your camera inspected by your retailer or Nikon service representative once every one
to two years, and that you have it serviced once every three to five years (note that fees are
charged for these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended
if you use your camera professionally. When having your camera inspected or serviced, we
recommend that you bring you bring any accessor ies regularly used with the camera, such as
lenses and flash units.
X offers:
Buying Camera Accessories
Your camera is optimized for use with Nikon-brand accessories. Accessor ies sold by other
manufacturers may not be made to Nikon specifications and could damage your camera. Nikon
can not guarantee performance when the camera is used with non-Nikon accessories.
Replacing This Man ual
Should you lose this manual, replacements can be ordered, for a fee, from any authorized Nikon
service representative.
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To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:
This icon marks cautions, information that you should read before using your
camera to prevent damage to the device.
GETTING ST
This icon marks notes, information that you should read before using your
camera.
This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful when using
your camera.
This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual.
This symbol marks settings that can be adjusted using the camera menus.
This symbol marks camera settings that can be fine-tuned using the custom
setting or settings indicated by the number following the symbol.
Take Test Photos
Before taking photographs on important occasions (for example, 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 costs or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
Life-Long Learning
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:
•For user s in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
•For user s in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/
•For user s in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information and general advice on
digital imaging and photography.
For more information, please contact your nearest Nikon representative.
http://www.klt.co.jp/Nikon/Network/index.html
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Getting to Know the Camera
Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls.
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1 Focus-mode selector dial .............. pg. 70
2 Lens release button ........................ pg. 25
3 DC in, video out connector cover
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4 10-pin remote terminal ............... pg. 206
5 Self-timer lamp............................... pg. 103
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7 Mode dial lock release ................... pg. 13
8 Eyelet for camera strap ................. pg. 12
9 Mode dial .......................................... pg. 13
10 Auto-bracketing button ..... pg. 100, 217
11 Flash sync mode button .............. pg. 110
12 Sensitivity button ............................ pg. 62
13 Accessory shoe ............................. pg. 109
pg. 109
14 Depth-of-field preview button ... pg. 106
15 Sub-command dial........................... pg. 14
16 Power switch.................................... pg. 23
17 Shutter-release button ......pp. 44–47, 78
18 Exposure mode button ........... pp. 84–93
Format button ................................. pg. 27
19 Exposure compensation button
.................................................... pg. 98, 217
20 Eyelet for camera strap ................. pg. 12
21 Top control panel............................... pg. 8
22 Metering selector lock button ..... pg. 82
23 Metering selector............................ pg. 82
24 Focal plane indicator .................... pg. 107
25 Diopter adjustment knob............ pg. 104
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27 Delete/Format button ............pg. 27, 129
28 Monitor button..................... pg. 120, 123
29 LCD monitor ..................... pg. vii, 17, 120
30 Battery pack latch ........................... pg. 22
31 MENU button .................................. pg. 17
32 FUNC button ...........................pg. 18, 116
33 Protect button ............................... pg. 132
34 Thumbnail button ......................... pg. 122
35 White-balance button .................... pg. 64
36 Rear control panel............................. pg. 8
37 Viewfinder eyepiece
38 AE/AF lock button .................... pg. 78, 96
39 AF start (AF-ON) button ............. pg. 72
40 Main command dial......................... pg. 14
41 Multi selector .................... pg. 16, 73, 124
42 Multi selector lock.......................... pg. 73
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44 Memory card access lamp ............. pg. 47
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Cover for CompactFlash card slot..
46 Card slot cover release button
(under cover) ................................... pg. 26
47 Shutter-release button
(vertical shooting) ........................... pg. 43
48 Shutter-release button lock
(vertical shooting) ........................... pg. 43
49 Main command dial
(vertical shooting) ........................... pg. 14
50 AF start (AF-ON) button
(vertical shooting) ........................... pg. 72
51 Tripod socket
pg. 119, 148
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The Top Control Panel
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1 Shutter-speed lock indicator ........ pg. 94
2 Year/month indicator ................... pg. 217
3 Clock battery indicator ................. pg. 31
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5 Bracketing indicator ..................... pg. 100
6 Exposure mode ........................ pp. 84–93
7 Flexible program indicator ............ pg. 85
8 Flash sync mode ............................ pg. 110
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Electronic analog exposure display ..
Exposure compensation ................ pg. 98
10 Day indicator ..................................pg. 217
GPS signal indicator ......................pg. 118
pg. 98
pg. 92
11 Shutter speed............................. pg. 86, 91
Exposure compensation................ pg. 98
Date and time ................................ pg. 217
12 Aperture display ........................ pg. 88, 91
Playback indicator ......................... pg. 120
13 Aperture lock indicator................. pg. 94
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PC mode indicator ....................... pg. 149
15 Current frame number .................. pg. 27
16 Battery indicator ............................. pg. 23
17 CompactFlash Memory card indicator
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18 Focus area ......................................... pg. 73
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1 Custom-settings indicator ........... pg. 159
2 Black-and-white mode ................... pg. 59
3 Image quality display ....................... pg. 59
4 Sensitivity .......................................... pg. 62
Number of exposures remaining ...
File type ............................................. pg. 59
Custom settings number .............pg. 159
pg. 34
5 Sensitivity indicator ....................... pg. 62
6 Memory card indicator .................. pg. 34
7 White-balance mode ...................... pg. 64
8 Image quality (image format)........ pg. 60
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center-w eighted metering ............. pg. 83
2 Focus brackets (focus areas) ........ pg. 73
Spot-metering targets .................... pg. 83
3 Focus indicator ................................ pg. 45
4 Shutter-speed lock .......................... pg. 94
5 Aperture lock .................................. pg. 94
6 Exposure mode ........................ pp. 84–93
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8 Flash-ready indicator .................... pg. 109
pg. 98
9 Metering system .............................. pg. 83
Battery indicator ............................. pg. 23
10 Auto-exposure lock ....................... pg. 96
11 Shutter speed............................. pg. 86, 91
12 Aperture ..................................... pg. 88, 91
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Exposure compensation................ pg. 98
14 Frame counter ................................. pg. 34
Exposures remaining in buffer ...... pg. 53
Exposure compensation value ..... pg. 98
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Accessories
GETTING STARTED—GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
The following items are included with your camera:
BF-1A body cap
Monitor cover EG-D1 video cable AN-D1X camera
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* The camera strap contains leather, which may fade if abraded or left in contact with a damp
object for an extended period.
Attaching the Camera Strap
Attach the strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below.
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The Mode Dial
To select the operating mode, press the mode-dial lock button and turn the mode dial to the desired setting.
Mode Description
Self-timer
S
Single-frame
C
Continuous
PLAY
Playback
PC
PC mode
Use this mode to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or
to appear in photographs you take yourself.
The camera takes one photograph each time the shutterrelease button is pressed.
Photographs are taken one after the other while the shutterrelease button is held down.
This mode is used when viewing and deleting photographs
stored on the camera’s memory card.
This mode is used when the camera is connected to a computer.
GETTING STARTED—GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
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Getting to Know the Camera (continued)
Buttons and Command Dials
GETTING STARTED—GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
The main- and sub-command dials are used in combination with the buttons on the
top and rear of the camera to adjust a variety of settings. For ease of access when
taking photographs in tall (portrait) or ientation, a dial that duplicates the functions of
the main command dial has been placed close to the shutter-release button for
por trait-or ientation photographs.
ISO button
Auto-bracketing button
Flash sync mode button
MENU button
FUNC button
To
BALANCE
Choose a white-balance setting
WHITE
Fine-tune white balance/
select a preset value for white
balance
SENSITIVITY
Set sensitivity (ISO equivalency)
press
Sub-command dial
Exposure compensation
Exposure mode button
Main command dial
White-balance button
button
Thumbnail button
and viewrotate
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To
Choose the exposure mode
press
MODE
rotate and view
GETTING ST
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Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (pro-
grammed auto exposure mode)
Choose a shutter speed (shutter-priority auto or manual ex-
posure mode)
EXPOSURE
Choose an aperture (aperturepriority auto or manual expo-
sure mode)
Set or cancel auto bracketing
Choose the number of exposures and exposure compensa-
tion for auto bracketing
Choose a value for exposure
compensation
FLASH
Set the flash sync mode (when
using optional Nikon Speedlight)
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Getting to Know the Camera (continued)
Using the Multi Selector
GETTING STARTED—GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to perform the following operations.
Press
Highlight menu items
To highlight menu items or options, press the multi selector up or down.
Select menu items
Press the multi selector to the right to select the highlighted menu item or
option (note that some menus do not allow you to make a selection by
pressing the multi selector to the right). Selecting a menu item will some-
times display a new sub-menu of options.
Return to the previous menu without making selection
To return to the previous menu without making a selection, press the multi
selector to the left (note that you can not exit from some menus by pressing
the multi selector to the left).
Choose the focus area
To select any of the five focus areas, press the multi selector up, down, left, or
right.
Highlight thumbnails
To highlight a thumbnail in the thumbnail display or in a thumbnail menu,
press the multi selector up, down, left, or right.
Operation
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Using the Camera Menus
Changes to a variety of settings can be made with the help of menus that appear in
the camera monitor. Four menus are available, each of which controls a different
aspect of camera operation.
Menu Function
Advanced playback operations, such as automated play-
PLAYBACK
back (“slide shows”), deleting multiple images, and
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choosing the folder for playback.
Advanced shooting options, such as image quality and
SHOOTING
AF-area mode. Many of these functions can also be
accessed using the buttons and command dials. This
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menu is not available in playback mode.
CUSTOM
SETUP
Fine details of camera operation. This menu is not available in playback mode.
Basic camera setup (e.g., formatting memory cards, setting the time and date).
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Viewing the Menus
When the camera is on, the men us can be displayed by pressing the
PLAYBACK MENU
Delete
Slide Show
Protect
Hide Image
Print Set
Folder Designate
Display Mode
D1X
N
button.
Press the button a second time to exit the menu. If any images have been
recorded to the memory card, the most recent image will be displayed. In single-frame,
continuous, self-timer, and PC modes, pressing the shutter-release button halfway clears
the menu from the screen and focuses the camera, readying it for the next shot.
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Exiting the Menus
In single-frame, continuous, self-timer,
clears the menu from the screen and focuses the camera, readying it for the next shot. The
menu can be cleared from the screen in all modes by pressing the button or turning the
camera off and then on again. When the camer a is in playback mode, the menu can also be
cleared from the screen by selecting another mode.
and PC
modes, pressing the shutter-release button halfway
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