Nikon D3300 Reference Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product.

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions; 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.

This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.

Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in bold.

Camera Settings

The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.

Help

Use the camera’s on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics.

A For Your Safety

Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in “For Your Safety” (0 x–xiii).

See page 11 for details.

For Your Safety ............................................................................. x

Notices......................................................................................... xiv

Introduction 1

Getting to Know the Camera ..................................................... 1

The Camera Body................................................................................... 1

The Mode Dial......................................................................................... 4

The Viewfinder........................................................................................ 6

The Information Display...................................................................... 7

Camera Menus: An Overview................................................... 10

First Steps .................................................................................... 14

“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j) 25

Framing Photos in the Viewfinder .......................................... 26

Viewing Photographs ....................................................................... 29

Deleting Unwanted Pictures .......................................................... 30

Framing Photos in the Monitor ............................................... 32

Viewing Photographs ....................................................................... 35

Deleting Unwanted Pictures .......................................................... 36

Recording Movies ...................................................................... 37

Viewing Movies ................................................................................... 39

Deleting Unwanted Movies ............................................................ 40

Guide Mode 41

The Guide..................................................................................... 41

Guide Mode Menus............................................................................ 42

Using the Guide................................................................................... 45

Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) 47

k Portrait ........................................................................................... 47

l Landscape .................................................................................... 47

p Child ............................................................................................... 48

m Sports ............................................................................................. 48

n Close up ........................................................................................ 48

o Night Portrait .............................................................................. 49

Special Effects 50

% Night Vision ................................................................................. 51

S Super Vivid ................................................................................... 51

T Pop ................................................................................................ 51

U Photo Illustration ....................................................................... 52

g Color Sketch ................................................................................ 52

' Toy Camera Effect...................................................................... 52

( Miniature Effect.......................................................................... 53

3 Selective Color ............................................................................ 53

1 Silhouette ..................................................................................... 54

2 High Key ........................................................................................ 54

3 Low Key ......................................................................................... 54

) HDR Painting ............................................................................... 55

I Easy Panorama........................................................................... 55

Options Available in Live View....................................................... 56

I Easy Panorama ............................................................................... 63

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:

This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all

warnings before using this Nikon product.

❚❚ WAR NINGS

AKeep the sun out of the frame

Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame could cause a fire.

ADo not look at the sun through the

viewfinder

Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.

AUsing the viewfinder diopter adjustment

control

When operating the viewfinder diopter adjustment control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally.

ATurn 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 Nikonauthorized service center for inspection.

ADo 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.

AKeep out of reach of children

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this equipment, consult a physician immediately.

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.

ADo not place the 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.

ADo not remain in contact with the

camera, battery, or charger for extended periods while the devices are on or in use

Parts of the device become hot. Leaving the device in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns.

ADo not leave the product where it will be

exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight

Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire.

ADo not aim a flash at the operator of a

motor vehicle

Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

AObserve caution when using the flash

• Using the camera with the flash in

close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns.

• Using the flash close to the subject’s

eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. The flash should be no less than one meter (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants.

AAvoid 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.

ADo not carry tripods with a lens or camera

attached

You could trip or accidentally strike others, resulting in injury.

Observe proper precautions when

handling batteries

Batteries may leak, overheat, rupture, or catch fire if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:

• Use only batteries approved for use

in this equipment.

• Do not short or disassemble the

battery.

• Do not expose the battery or the

camera in which it is inserted to powerful physical shocks.

• Be sure the product is off before

replacing the battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Do not attempt to insert the batter y

upside down or backwards.

• Do not expose the battery to flame

or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to

water.

• Replace the terminal cover when

transporting the battery. Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Batteries are prone to leakage when

fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

• When the battery is not in use,

attach the terminal cover and store in a cool, dry place.

• The battery may be hot

immediately after use or when the product has been used on batter y power for an extended period. Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool.

• Discontinue use immediately

should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

AObserve proper precautions when

handling the charger

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this

precaution could result in injury or product malfunction due to fire or electric shock.

• Do not short the charger terminals.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of

the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not go near the charger during

thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug or charger

with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction due to fire or electric shock.

• Do not use with travel converters or

adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

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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.

ACD-ROMs

CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CDROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

AFollow the directions of airline and

hospital personnel

This camera transmits radio frequencies that could interfere with medical equipment or aircraft navigation. Disable the wireless network feature and remove all wireless accessories from the camera before boarding an aircraft, and turn the camera off during take off and landing. In medical facilities, follow staff instructions regarding the use of wireless devices.

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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 appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

Notices for Customers in Europe

CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect disposal.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

• 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).

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this 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.

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Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

The Battery Charger

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequenc y Interference 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 occur in a part icular 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:

• 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 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.

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

D3300

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied

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 passports 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, 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.

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Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

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 (0 129). Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.

AVC Patent Portfolio License

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL

AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.

SEE http://www.mpegla.com

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE

NO LICENSE IS

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 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 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.

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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.

ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YO UR NIKON WARRANTY.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON

A 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. damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

Nikon will not be held liable for

A L ife-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 users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

• 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. available from the Nikon representative in your area. URL for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/

Additional information may be

See the following

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Introduction

Getting to Know the Camera

Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.

The Camera Body

1 Movie-record button .......... 38, 156

2 Power switch.................................. 17

Shutter-release button

4 E/N button............... 109, 118, 120

5 R

(information) button

6 Eyelets for camera strap.............. 14

7 Speaker

...........27, 28

...........7, 150

8 Command dial

9 Mode dial........................................... 4

10 A/L button ..............81, 184, 252

11 Accessory shoe (for optional flash

units) ............................................ 299

12 Infrared receiver for ML-L3 remote

control (rear) ................................98

13 Focal plane mark (E) .................. 84

D The S peaker

Do not place the speaker in close proximity to magnetic devices. Failure to observe this precaution could affect the data recorded on the magnetic devices.

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14 AF-assist illuminator ............77, 228

Self-timer lamp ..............................72

Red-eye reduction lamp .......90, 92

15 Built-in flash....................................89

16 M/ Y button..................89, 91, 120

17 Microphone ................................. 158

18 Connector cover

19 Fn button ...................................... 251

20 Mounting mark ..............................16

21 Lens release button.......................24

22 Infrared receiver for ML-L3 remote

control (front)................................98

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23 CPU contacts

24 Mirror............................................. 318

25 Lens mount.............................. 16, 84

26 Body cap

27 Accessory terminal..................... 309

28 Connector for external

microphone................................161

29 USB and A/V connector

..................................... 204, 208, 215

30 HDMI mini-pin connector ........ 217

31 Rubber eyecup .............................. 73

32 Viewfinder eyepiece.......... 6, 20, 73

33 Diopter adjustment control .......20

34 K button............................... 29, 170

35 G button...........................10, 219

36 X button .......................................182

37 W/Q button ................11, 180, 182

38 P button....................................9, 171

39 a button................32, 37, 142, 155

40 J (OK) button............................... 11

41 Multi selector .................................11

42 Memory card slot cover.........15, 23

43 O button ................................ 30, 192

44 Memory card access lamp

................................................ 28, 143

45 Battery-chamber cover latch

...................................................15, 22

46 Battery-chamber cover .........15, 22

47 I/E/# button.... 67, 68, 70, 71, 97

48 Tripod socket

49 Monitor ...............7, 29, 32, 142, 170

50 Battery latch.............................15, 22

51 Power connector cover for

optional power connector ......311

3Introduction

The Mode Dial

The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes and g mode:

P, S, A, and M Modes

Select these modes for full control over camera settings.

• P —Programmed auto (0 102)

• S —S hutter-priority auto (0 104)

• A —Apert ure-priority auto (0 106)

• M—Manual (0 108)

g Mode (0 41)

Take, view, and edit pictures and adjust settings with the help of an on-screen guide.

Auto Modes

Select these modes for simple, point-and-shoot photography.

• i Auto (0 25)

• j Auto (flash off ) (0 25)

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Special Effects Modes

Use special effects during shooting.

• % Night vision (0 51)

• S Super vivid (0 51)

• T Pop (0 51)

• U Photo illustration (0 52, 56)

• g Color sketch (0 52, 57)

• ' Toy camera effect (0 52, 58)

• ( Miniature effect (0 53, 59)

Scene Modes

The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the scene selected with the mode dial. photographed.

• k Por trait (0 47)

• l Landscape (0 47)

• p Child (0 48)

Match your selection to the scene being

• 3 Selective color (0 53, 61)

• 1 Silhouette (0 54)

• 2 High key (0 54)

• 3 Low key (0 54)

• ) HDR painting (0 55)

• I Easy panorama (0 55, 63)

• m Sports (0 48)

• n Close up (0 48)

• o Night portrait (0 49)

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The Viewfinder

1 Focus points...................... 20, 27, 80

2 Focus indicator........................ 27, 84

3 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator

....................................................... 116

4 Shutter speed ..............................101

5 Aperture (f-number) ..................101

6 Special effects mode indicator...50

7 Low battery warning ....................21

8 Number of exposures remaining

..........................................................19

Number of shots remaining before

memory buffer fills ......................69

White balance recording indicator

....................................................... 129

Exposure compensation value

....................................................... 118

Flash compensation value........ 120

ISO sensitivity ........................95, 226

9 “k” (appears when memory

remains for over 1000 exposures)

..........................................................19

10 Flash-ready indicator....................31

11 Flexible program indicator....... 103

12 Exposure indicator..................... 109

Exposure compensation display

....................................................... 118

Electronic rangefinder .............. 248

13 Flash compensation indicator

....................................................... 120

14 Exposure compensation indicator

....................................................... 118

15 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator

....................................................... 227

16 Warning indicator ...................... 336

Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.

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The Information Display

Viewing settings: To view the information display, press the R button.

R button

1 Shooting mode

i auto/

j auto (flash off)....................25

Scene modes............................ 47

Special effects mode.............. 50

P, S, A, and M modes .............100

2 Eye-Fi connection indicator .....261

3 Satellite signal indicator............260

4 Print date indicator.....................254

5 Vibration reduction indicator

................................................ 23, 230

6 Flash control indicator............... 229

Flash compensation indicator for

optional flash units ...................304

7 Active D-Lighting ....................... 122

8 Picture Control ............................135

9 Release mode ................................ 67

10 “Beep” indicator..........................247

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11 Aperture (f-number)..................101

Aperture display ......................... 101

12 Shutter speed ..............................101

Shutter-speed display ............... 101

13 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator

....................................................... 116

14 Auto-area AF indicator.................78

3D-tracking indicator ...................78

Focus point......................................80

15 Battery indicator............................21

16 ISO sensitivity .................................95

ISO sensitivity display..........95, 228

Auto ISO sensitivity indicator

....................................................... 227

17 Number of exposures remaining

..........................................................19

White balance recording indicator

....................................................... 129

18 “k” (appears when memory

remains for over 1000 exposures)

..........................................................19

19 Exposure indicator..................... 109

Exposure compensation indicator

....................................................... 118

20 Help icon ...................................... 336

Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.

A Turning the Monitor Off

To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button or press the shutter-release button halfway. automatically if no operations are performed for about 8 seconds (for information on choosing how long the monitor stays on, see Auto off timers on page 245).

The monitor will turn off

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Changing settings: To change the settings at the bottom of the display, press the P button, then highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item.

P button

1 White balance.............................. 124

2 Image size.......................................87

3 Image quality.................................85

4 Flash mode...............................90, 92

5 ISO sensitivity ................................ 95

6 Exposure compensation ...........118

7 Flash compensation................... 120

8 Metering .......................................114

9 AF-area mode....................... 78, 145

10 Focus mode........................... 74, 144

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Camera Menus: An Overview

Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus.

To view the menus, press the

G button.

G button

Tabs

Choose from the following menus:

• D: Playbac k (0 219) • N: Retouch (0 263)

• C: Shooting (0 222) • m: Recent settings (0 288)

• B: Setup (0 231)

Current settings are shown by icons.

Menu options

Options in current menu.

Help icon (0 11)

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❚❚ Using Camera Menus

The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus.

Move cursor up

Cancel and return to

previous menu

Move cursor down

J button: select highlighted item

Select highlighted item or display sub-menu

Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.

1 Display the menus.

Press the G button to display the menus.

G button

The d (Help) Icon

If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the W (Q) button. A description of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed while the button is pressed. Press 1 or 3 to scroll through the display.

W (Q) button

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2 Highlight the icon for the

current menu.

Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu.

3 Select a menu.

Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.

4 Position the cursor in the

selected menu.

Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu.

5 Highlight a menu item.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item.

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6 Display options.

Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item.

7 Highlight an option.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option.

8 Select the highlighted item.

Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button.

Note the following:

• Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available.

• While pressing 2 generally has the same effect as pressing J, there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J.

• To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway (0 28).

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First Steps

Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards.

1 Attach the strap.

Attach the strap as shown. Repeat for the second eyelet.

2 Charge the battery.

If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown below at left, making sure the plug is fully inserted. Insert the battery and plug the charger in. An exhausted battery will fully charge in about an hour and 50 minutes.

Battery charging

Charging complete

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3 Insert the battery and memory card.

Insert the battery in the orientation shown, using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted.

Battery latch

Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.

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4 Attach a lens.

Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed.

Remove the camera

body cap

Remove the rear

lens cap

Mounting mark (camera)

Align the mounting marks

Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place.

Be sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures.

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Mounting mark (lens)

5 Turn the camera on.

A language-selection dialog will be displayed.

The Power Switch

Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on.

Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera off.

A Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons

Before using the camera, unlock and extend the zoom ring. Keeping the retractable lens barrel button pressed (q), rotate the zoom ring as shown (w).

Retractable lens barrel button

Pictures can not be taken when the lens is retracted; if an error message is displayed as a result of the camera having been turned on with the lens retracted, rotate the zoom ring until the message is no longer displayed.

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6 Choose a language and

set the camera clock.

Use the multi selector and J button to select a language and set the camera clock.

qwe

Select language Select time zone Select date format

Move cursor up

J button: select highlighted item

Select highlighted item or display submenu

Move cursor down

Select daylight

saving time option

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Set time and date

(note that the

camera uses a 24-

hour clock)

7 Check the battery level and number of exposures

remaining.

Press the R button and check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. In the case of exposures remaining, values over 1000 are shown in thousands, indicated by the letter “k”.

R button

Battery level (0 21)

Number of exposures

remaining

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8 Focus the viewfinder.

After removing the lens cap, rotate the diopter adjustment control until the focus points are in sharp focus. When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye.

Focus point s

Viewfinder not in focus Viewfinder in focus

D D uring Charging

Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging. to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged. again.

Remove and reinsert the battery to begin charging

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Fai lure

Charging the Battery

Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages x–xiii and 321–325 of this manual.

5 °C–35 °C (41 °F–95 °F). temperatures below 0 °C/32 °F or above 40 °C/104 °F; failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at battery temperatures from 0 °C/32 °F to 15 °C/59 °F and from 45 °C/113 °F to 60 °C/140 °F. (32 °F) or above 60 °C (140 °F). eight times a second) during charging, confirm that the temperature is in the correct range and then unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery. and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative.

Use the charger with compatible batteries only. use.

Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures of

Do not use the battery at ambient

The battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 °C

If the CHARGE lamp flashes quickly (about

If the problem persists, cease use immediately

Unplug when not in

A B attery Level

Battery level is shown in the information display (if the battery is low, a warning will also be displayed in the viewfinder). information display does not appear when the R button is pressed, the battery is exhausted and needs to be recharged.

If the

Information

display

L — Battery fully charged. K — Battery partially discharged.

H d

(flashes)

Viewfinder Description

Ready fully-charged spare

Charge battery.

(flashes)

Low batte ry.

battery or prepare to charge battery.

Battery exhausted.

21Introduction

Removing the Battery

To remove the battery, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand.

Press

A Formatting Memory Cards

If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if the card has been formatted in another device, select Format memory card in the setup menu and follow the on-screen instructions to format the card (0 234). any data the card may contain. copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding.

Note that this permanently deletes

Be sure to

D Memor y Cards

• Memory cards may be hot after use.

removing memory cards from the camera.

• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards.

not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer. 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.

precaution could damage the card.

• Do not expose to water, heat, high levels of humidity, or direct

sunlight.

• Do not format memory cards in a computer.

Observe due caution when

Failure to

Failure to observe this

22 Introduction

Removing Memory Cards

After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off, open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in to eject it (q). removed by hand (w).

The card can then be

A The Write Protec t Switch

SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the “lock” position, the memory card can not be formatted and photos can not be d eleted or reco rded (a beep will sound if you att empt to release the shutter). position.

To unlock the memory card, slide the switch to the “write”

Write-protect switch

A A-M, M/A-M, and A/M -M Switches

When using autofocus with a lens equipped with an A-M mode switch, slide the switch to A (if the lens has an M/A-M or A/M-M switch, select M/A or A/M). lenses that can be used with this camera, see page 289.

For information on other

A Vibration Reduction ( VR)

Vibration reduction can be enabled by selecting On for Optical VR in the shooting menu (0 230), if the lens supports this option, or by sliding the lens vibration reduction switch to ON, if the lens is equipped with a vibration reduction switch. A vibration reduction indicator appears in the information display when vibration reduction is on.

23Introduction

Detaching the Lens

Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap.

To r emove the le ns,

After

A Retra cting Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons

To retract the lens when the camera is not in use, hold the retractable lens barrel button (q) and rotate the zoom ring to the “L” (lock) position as shown (w). Retract the lens before removing it from the camera, and be careful not to press the retractable lens barrel button when attaching or removing the lens.

A 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.

A The C lock Battery

The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed. month. when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset.

Three days of charging will power the clock for about a

If a message warning that the clock is not set is displayed

Set the clock to the correct time and date.

24 Introduction

“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)

This section describes how to shoot photographs and movies in i and j modes, automatic “point-and-shoot” modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions.

Before proceeding, turn the camera on and rotate the mode dial to i or j (the only difference between the two is that the flash will not fire in j mode).

Viewfinder photography

Live view

Mode dial

Taking photographs

Viewing photographs

Deleting photographs

Taking photographs

Viewing photographs

Deleting photographs

Shooting movies

Viewing movies

Deleting movies

0 26

0 29

0 30

0 32

0 35

0 36

0 37

0 39

0 40

25“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)

Framing Photos in the Viewfinder

1 Ready the camera.

When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left.

When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the camera as shown at right.

A Using a Zoom Lens

Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring to adjust the focal length and frame the photograph. Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph (select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale to zoom in, shorter focal lengths to zoom out). If the lens is equipped with a retractable lens barrel button (0 17), press and hold the button while rotating the zoom ring until the lens is released and the message shown at right is no longer displayed, and then adjust zoom using the zoom ring.

Zoom in

Zoom out

Zoom ring

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2 Frame the photograph.

Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in at least one of the 11 focus points.

Focus point

3 Press the shutter-release

button halfway.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (if the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light). When the focus operation is complete, a beep will sound (a beep may not sound if the subject is moving) and the in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder.

In-focus indicator Description

I Subject in focus. I

(flashes)

Camera unable to focus using autofocus. page 76.

In-focus indicator

Buffer

capaci ty

See

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4 Shoot.

Smoothly press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds. Do not eject

the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.

The Shutter-Release Button

The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

Memory card access lamp

The camera

To t ake

Focus: press halfway Shoot: press all the

Pressing the shutter-release button halfway also ends playback and readies the camera for immediate use.

28 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (iand j)

way down

Viewing Photographs

Pressing K displays a picture in the monitor.

K button

Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures.

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Deleting Unwanted Pictures

Display the photograph you wish to delete.

Press O; a confirmation dialog will be displayed.

O button

Press the O button again to delete the picture.

K button

30 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (iand j)

The Standby Timer

The viewfinder and information display will turn off if no operations are performed for about eight seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. release button halfway to reactivate the display. length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using the Auto off timers option in the setup menu (0 245).

Exposure meters off Exposure meters on

Press the shutter-

The

A The B uilt-in Flash

If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in i mode, the built-in flash will pop up automatically when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway (0 89). the flash is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed. displayed, the flash is charging; remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again.

When the flash is not in use, return it to its closed position by pressing it gently downward till the latch clicks into place.

If the flash-ready indicator is not

31“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)

Framing Photos in the Monitor

1 Press the a button.

The view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor (live view).

a button

2 Ready the camera.

Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left.

When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the camera as shown at right.

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3 Focus.

Press the shutter-release button halfway. The focus point will flash green while the camera focuses. If the camera is able to focus, the focus point will be displayed in green; if the camera is unable to focus, the focus point will flash red.

Focus point

4 Take the picture.

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The monitor turns off and the memory card access lamp lights during recording. Do not eject the

memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.

When recording is complete, the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds. Press the a button to exit live view.

Memory card access lamp

33“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)

Automatic Scene Selection (Scene Auto Selector)

If live view is selected in i or j mode, the camera will automatically analyze the subject and select the appropriate shooting mode when autofocus is enabled. selected mode is shown in the monitor.

c Portrai t Human portrait subjects d Landscape Landscapes and cityscapes e Close up Subjects close to the camera

f Night portrait

Z Auto b Auto (fla sh off)

Portrait subjects framed against a dark background

Subjects suited to i or j mode or that do not fall into the categories listed above

The

A Live View

For more information on taking photographs in live view, see page

142.

34 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (iand j)

Viewing Photographs

Pressing K displays a picture in the monitor.

K button

Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures.

35“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)

Deleting Unwanted Pictures

Display the photograph you wish to delete.

K button

Press O; a confirmation dialog will be displayed.

O button

Press the O button again to delete the picture.

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Recording Movies

Movies can be recorded in live view mode.

1 Press the a button.

The view through the lens is displayed in the monitor.

a button

2 Ready the camera.

Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left.

3 Focus.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.

Focus point

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4 Start recording.

Press the movie-record button to start recording. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor.

5 End recording.

Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Press the a button to exit live view.

Movie-record button

Recording indicator

Time remaining

A Recording Movies

See page 155 for more information on recording movies.

38 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (iand j)

Viewing Movies

Press K to start playback and then scroll through pictures until a movie (indicated by a 1 icon) is displayed. Press J to start playback and press 1 or K to end playback. For more information, see page 162.

K button

39“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)

Deleting Unwanted Movies

Display the movie you wish to delete (movies are indicated by 1 icons).

K button

Press O; a confirmation dialog will be displayed.

O button

Press the O button again to delete the movie.

40 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (iand j)

Guide Mode

The Guide

Guide mode gives access to a variety of frequently-used and useful functions. The top level of the guide is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to g.

Battery indicator (0 21)

Number of exposures remaining (0 19)

Shooting mode: A guide mode indicator appears on the shooting mode icon.

Choose from the following items:

Shoot View/delete

Take pictures. View and/or delete pictures.

Retouch Set up

Retouch pictures. Change camera settings.

41Guide Mode

Guide Mode Menus

To access these menus, highlight Shoot, View/delete, Retouch, or Set up and press J.

❚❚ Shoot

Easy operation Advanced operation

4 Auto 5 No flash Bring more into focus 9 Distant subjects ! Close-ups Freeze motion (vehicles) 8 Sleeping faces Show water flowing 9 Moving subjects 7 Landscapes 6 Portra its " Night portrait Take bright photos

Photograph night

landscapes

* Affects other Advanced operation items. To restore default settings,

turn the camera off and then on again.

Soften backgrounds

Freeze motion (people)

Capture reds in sunsets

Take dark (low key)

photos

Reduce blur

Adjust aperture.

Select a shutter speed.

Adjust white balance

to vividly capture the colors in sunsets.

Adjust exposure compensation to take bright (high key) or dark (low key) photos.

Adjust auto ISO sensitivity control for poorly lit subjects or telephoto lenses.

42 Guide Mode

“Start Shooting”

“More Settings”

❚❚ View/Delete

View single photos View multiple photos Choose a date

Highlight an option and press J.

• Use the viewfinder

• Use live view

• Shoot movies

If More settings is displayed, you can highlight this option and press 2 to access the following settings (the settings available vary with the shooting option selected):

• Flash settings > Flash mode

• Flash settings > Flash compensation

• Release mode

• ISO sensitivity settings > ISO sensitivity

• ISO sensitivity settings >

Auto ISO sensitivity control

• Set Picture Control

• Exposure compensation

• White balance

View a slide show Delete photos

A Gui de Mode

Guide mode is reset to Easy operation > Auto when the mode dial is rotated to another setting or the camera is turned off.

43Guide Mode

❚❚ Retouch

Trim Filter effects (cross screen) Filter effect s (soft)

Photo illustration Miniature effect Selective color

❚❚ Set Up

Image quality Image size Auto off timers Print date Display and sound settings

Monitor brightness Info background color Auto info display Beep

Movie settings

Frame size/frame rate Movie quality Microphone Wind noise reduction Flicker reduction

* Only available when compatible Eye-Fi memory card is inserted

(0 261).

Changes to Image quality, Image size, Auto off timers, Print

date, Playback folder, Playback display options, all Display and sound settings options, and all Movie settings options

except Flicker reduction apply in guide mode only and are not reflected in other shooting modes.

Playback folder Playback display options DPOF print order Clock and language

Time zone and date

Language Format memory card Output settings

HDMI

Video mode Wireless mobile adapter Eye-Fi upload Slot empty release lock

44 Guide Mode

Using the Guide

The following operations can be performed while the guide is displayed:

To Use Description

Return to top

level of guide

Turn monitor

Highlight a

Highlight

options

G button

Press G to turn the monitor on or return to the top level of the guide.

Press 1, 3, 4, or 2 to highlight a menu.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight options in the menus.

Press 1, 3, 4, or 2 to highlight options in displays like that shown below.

Select

highlighted

menu or option

Press J to select the highlighted menu or option.

45Guide Mode

To Use Description

Press 4 to return to the previous display.

To cancel and return to the previous display

Return to

display

View h elp

W (Q) button

from displays like that shown below, highlight & and press J.

If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the W (Q) button. description of the currently selected option will be displayed while the button is pressed. display.

Press 1 or 3 to scroll through the

d (help) icon

46 Guide Mode

Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)

The camera offers a choice of “scene” modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on page 25.

The following scenes can be selected with the mode dial:

k Portrait

l Landscape

Mode dial

Use for portraits with soft, naturallooking 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.

Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight.

A Note

The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.

47Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)

p Child

Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural.

m Sports

Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly.

Note

The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.

n Close up

Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges).

48 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)

o Night Portrait

Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light.

A Preventing Blur

Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds.

49Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)

Special Effects

Special effects can be used when recording images.

Night Vision

Super Vivid

Pop

Photo Illustration

Color Sketch

Toy Cam era Effec t

Miniature Effect

(

The following effects can be selected by rotating the mode dial to q and rotating the command dial until the desired option appears in the monitor.

Selective Color

Silhouette

High Key

Low Key

HDR Painting

)

Easy Panorama

Mode dial Command dial

Monitor

50 Special Effects

% Night Vision

Use under conditions of darkness to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities.

Note

Pictures may be affected by noise in the form of randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines. can be used if the camera is unable to focus. assist illuminator turn off.

Autofocus is available in live view only; manual focus

The built-in flash and AF-

S Super Vivid

Overall saturation and contrast are increased for a more vibrant image.

T Pop

Overall saturation is increased for a more lively image.

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U Photo Illustration

Sharpen outlines and simplify coloring for a poster effect that can be adjusted in live view (0 56).

Note

The flash turns off automatically; to use the flash, choose a flash mode (0 90) of No (auto) or Njo (auto + red-eye reduction). Movies shot in this mode play back like a slide show made up of a series of stills.

g Color Sketch

The camera detects and colors outlines for a color sketch effect. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 57).

A No te

Movies shot in this mode play back like a slide show made up of a series of stills.

' Toy Camera Effect

Create photos and movies that appear to have been shot with a toy camera. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 58).

52 Special Effects

( Miniature Effect

Create photos that appear to be pictures of dioramas. Works best when shooting from a high vantage point. Miniature effect movies play back at high speed, compressing about 45 minutes of footage shot at 1920 × 1080/30p into a movie that plays back in about three minutes. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 59).

A Note

Sound is not recorded with movies. illuminator turn off.

3 Selective Color

All colors other than the selected colors are recorded in black and white. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 61).

Note

The built-in flash turns off.

The built-in flash and AF-assist

53Special Effects

1 Silhouette

Note

The built-in flash turns off.

2 High Key

A No te

The built-in flash turns off.

3 Low Key

Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds.

Use with bright scenes to create bright images that seem filled with light.

Use with dark scenes to create dark, low-key images with prominent highlights.

Note

The built-in flash turns off.

A Pr eventing Blur

Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds.

54 Special Effects

) HDR Painting

Each time a photo is taken, the camera shoots two frames at different exposures and combines them for a painterly effect that emphasizes detail and color.

A Note

The effect can not be previewed in live view. results may not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting. photos can be taken. disabled, and movies are recorded in j mode.

During recording, a message is displayed and no further

The built-in flash turns off, continuous shooting is

Note that the desired

I Easy Panorama

Shoot panoramas as described on page 63. Start live view before beginning recording; panoramas can not be shot during viewfinder photography.

A Note

The built-in flash turns off and movies can not be recorded.

A NEF (RAW )

NEF (RAW) recording is not available in %, S, T, U, g, ', (, 3, ), and I modes.

option is selected in these modes will be recorded as JPEG images. JPEG images created at these settings will be recorded as fine-quality images.

A U, g, and ( Modes

Autofocus is not available during movie recording. refresh rate will drop, together with the frame rate for continuous release mode; using autofocus during live view photography will disrupt the preview.

Pictures taken when an NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW ) + JPEG fine

The live view

55Special Effects

Options Available in Live View

❚❚ U Photo Illustration

1 Select live view.

Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor.

a button

2 Adjust outline thickness.

Press J to display the options shown at right. Press 2 or 4 to make outlines thicker or thinner.

3 Press J.

Press J to exit when settings are complete. To exit live view, press the a button. The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs taken using the viewfinder.

56 Special Effects

❚❚ g Color Sketch

1 Select live view.

Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor.

a button

2 Adjust options.

Press J to display the options shown at right. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Outlines and press 4 or 2 to change. Vividness can be increased to make colors more saturated, or decreased for a washed-out, monochromatic effect, while outlines can be made thicker or thinner. Increasing the thickness of the lines also makes colors more saturated.

3 Press J.

Press J to exit when settings are complete. To exit live view, press the a button. The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs taken using the viewfinder.

57Special Effects

❚❚ ' Toy Camera Effect

1 Select live view.

Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor.

a button

2 Adjust options.

Press J to display the options shown at right. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Vignetting and press 4 or 2 to change. Adjust vividness to make colors more or less saturated, vignetting to control the amount of vignetting.

3 Press J.

Press J to exit when settings are complete. To exit live view, press the a button. The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs taken using the viewfinder.

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❚❚ ( Minia ture Effect

1 Select live view.

Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor.

a button

2 Position the focus point.

Use the multi selector to position the focus point in the area that will be i n focu s and then press the shutterrelease button halfway to focus. To temporarily clear miniature effect options from the display and enlarge the view in the monitor for precise focus, press X. Press W (Q) to restore the miniature effect display.

3 Display options.

Press J to display miniature effect options.

59Special Effects

4 Adjust options.

Press 4 or 2 to choose the orientation of the area that will be in focus and press 1 or 3 to adjust its width.

5 Press J.

Press J to exit when settings are complete. To exit live view, press the a button. The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs taken using the viewfinder.

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❚❚ 3 Selective Color

1 Select live view.

Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor.

2 Display options.

Press J to display selective color options.

a button

3 Select a color.

Frame an object in the white square in the center of the display and press 1 to choose the color of the object as one that will remain in the final image (the camera may have difficulty detecting unsaturated colors; choose a saturated color). To zoom in on the center of the display for more precise color selection, press X. Press W (Q) to zoom out.

Selected color

61Special Effects

4 Choose the color range.

Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final image. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that higher values may include hues from other colors.

Color range

5 Select additional colors.

To select additional colors, rotate the command dial to highlight another of the three color boxes at the top of the display and repeat Steps 3 and 4 to select another color. Repeat for a third color if desired. To deselect the highlighted color, press O (To remove all colors, press and hold O. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; select Ye s ).

6 Press J.

Press J to exit when settings are complete. During shooting, only objects of the selected hues will be recorded in color; all others will be recorded in black-and-white. To exit live view, press the a button. The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs taken using the viewfinder.

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I Easy Panorama

Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas.

1 Select live view.

Press the a button. A framing grid and the view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor.

2 Focus.

Frame the start of the panorama and press the shutter-release button halfway.

3 Start shooting.

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down and then lift your finger from the button. The display will briefly go dark and then turn on with 4, 6, 7, and 5 icons indicating the possible pan directions; focus and exposure will lock.

a button

63Special Effects

4 Pan the camera.

Slowly pan the camera up, down, left, or right as shown below. Shooting will start when the camera detects the pan direction and a progress indicator will appear in the display. Shooting ends automatically when the end of the panorama is reached.

An example of how to pan the camera is shown below. Without changing your position, pan the camera in a steady curve either horizontally or vertically. Time the pan according to the option selected for Image size in the shooting menu: about 15 seconds are needed to complete the pan when

Normal panorama is selected, about 30 seconds when Wide panorama is selected.

Progress indicator

64 Special Effects

Panoram as

Panorama size can be selected using the Image size item in the shooting menu; choose from Normal panorama and Wide panoram a (0 88). An error message will be displayed if the camera is panned too quickly or unsteadily. Note that because panoramas are composed of multiple images, the joins between images may be visible and the desired results may not be achieved with moving subjects or with neon lights or other subjects that exhibit rapid changes in color or brightness, subjects that are too close to the camera, poorly-lit subjects, and subjects such as the sky or sea that are a solid color or contain simple repeating patterns.

Exposure compensation (0 118) can be used to adjust exposure by up to ±3 EV in steps of

3 EV. Adjust exposure compensation after starting

live view in Step 1.

The completed panorama will be slightly smaller than the area visible in the display during shooting. No panorama will be recorded if shooting ends before the halfway point; if shooting ends after the halfway point but before the panorama is complete, the unrecorded portion will be shown in gray. Dates can not be imprinted on panoramas (0 254).

65Special Effects

❚❚ Viewing Panoramas

To view a panorama, display it in full-frame playback (0 170) and press the smallest dimension filling the display and the camera will then scroll through the picture in the original pan direction. Your current position is indicated by the navigation window.

The following operations can be performed:

J. The start of the panorama will be displayed with

Navigation window Guide

To Use Description

Paus e Pause playback.

Play J

Advance/rewind

Return to full-frame

playback

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Resume playback when the panorama is paused or during rewind/advance.

Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. If playback is paused, the panorama rewinds or advances a segment at a time; keep the button pressed for continuous rewind or advance.

Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame

playback.

More on Photography

Choosing a Release Mode

To choose how the shutter is released (release mode), press the I (E/#) button, then highlight the desired option and press J.

Mode Description

Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-

release button is pressed. Continuous: The camera takes photographs while the shutter-

release button is pressed (0 68). Quiet shutter release: As for single -frame, except that camera noise

is reduced (0 70).

E Self-timer: Take pictures with the self-timer (0 71).

Delayed remote (ML-L3): Shutter is released 2 s after shutter-release

button on optional ML-L3 remote control is pressed (0 97). Quick-respon se remote (ML-L3): Shutter is released when shutter-

release button on optional ML-L3 remote control is pressed (0 97).

I (E/#) button

67More on Photography

Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)

In I (Continuous) mode, the camera takes photographs continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

1 Press the I (E/#) button.

I (E/#) button

2 Choose I (Continuous).

Highlight I (Continuous) and press J.

3 Focus.

Frame the shot and focus.

4 Tak e photographs.

The camera will take photographs while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

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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. Depending on the battery level and the number of images in the buffer, recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes. battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the memory card.

Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession.

If the

A Fram e Rate

For information on the number of photographs that can be taken in continuous release mode, see page 344. the memory buffer is full or the battery is low.

Frame rates may drop when

A The B uilt-in Flash

Continuous release mode can not be used with the built-in flash; rotate the mode dial to j (0 25) or turn the flash off (0 89).

A 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.

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Quiet Shutter Release

Choose this mode to keep camera noise to a minimum. does not sound when the camera focuses.

1 Press the I (E/#) button.

I (E/#) button

2 Select J (Quiet shutter

release). Highlight J (Quiet shutter release) and press J.

3 Press the shutter-release button all

the way down.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down to shoot.

A beep

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Self-Timer Mode

The self-timer can be used for self-portraits or group shots that include the photographer. Before proceeding, mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface.

1 Press the I (E/#) button.

I (E/#) button

2 Select E (Self-timer)

mode.

Highlight E (Self-timer) and press J.

3 Frame the photograph.

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4 Take the photograph.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, and then press the button the rest of the way down. The self-timer lamp will start to flash and a beep will begin to sound. Two seconds before the photo is taken, the lamp will stop flashing and the beeping will become more rapid. The shutter will be released ten seconds after the timer starts.

Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released. To stop the timer without taking a photograph, turn the camera off.

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Cover the Viewfinder

To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from appearing in the photograph or interfering with exposure, we recommend that you cover the viewfinder with your hand or other objects such as an optional eyepiece cap (0 307) when taking pictures without your eye to the viewfinder. To attach the cap, remove the rubber eyecup (q) and insert the cap as shown (w).

Rubber eyecup Eyepiece cap

A Using the Built-in Flash

Before taking a photograph with the flash in modes that require the flash to be raised manually, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder (0 31). Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised after the self-timer has started.

A The S etup Menu Self-Timer Option

For information on choosing the duration of the self-timer and the number of shots taken, see the Self-timer option in the setup menu (0 246).

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Focus (Viewfinder Photography)

This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. adjusted automatically or manually (see “Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode,” below). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 80) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 81).

Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode

Choose from the following focus modes. Note that AF-S and AF-C are available only in modes P, S, A, and M.

Option Description

Camera automatically selects single-servo

AF-A Auto-servo AF

AF-S Single-servo AF

Continuous-

AF-C

servo AF

MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 83).

autofocus if subject is stationary, continuousservo autofocus if subject is moving. can only be released if camera is able to focus.

For stationary subjects. shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus.

For moving subjects. continuously while shutter-release button is pressed halfway. if camera is able to focus.

Focus can be

Shutter

Focus locks when

Camera focuses

Shutter can only be released

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1 Display focus mode

options.

Press the P button, then highlight the current focus mode in the information display and press J.

P button

2 Choose a focus mode.

Highlight a focus mode and press J.

Predictive Focus Tracking

In AF-C mode or when continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A mode, the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject moves toward the camera while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. predict where the subject will be when the shutter is released.

D Co ntinuous-Servo Autofocus

In AF-C mode or when continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A mode, the camera gives higher priority to focus response (has a wider focus range) than in AF-S mode, and the shutter may be released before the in-focus indicator is displayed.

This allows the camera to track focus while attempting to

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Getting Good Results with Autofocus

Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus. (0 83) or use focus lock (0 81) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph.

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: Blinds or a row of windows in a skyscraper.

In these cases, focus manually

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 fine details.

Example: A field of flowers or other subjects that are small or lack variation in brightness.

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The AF-Assist Illuminator

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will light automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway (some restrictions apply; 0 331). illuminator may become hot when used multiple times in quick succession and will turn off automatically to protect the lamp after a period of continuous use. function will resume after a brief pause.

Note that the

Normal

AF-assist illuminator

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Choosing How the Focus Point Is Selected: AF-Area Mode

Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. Note that d (Dynamic-area AF) and f (3D-tracking (11 points)) AF- area modes are not available when AF-S is selected for focus mode.

Option Description

Single-point

Dynamic-area

3D-tracking

(11 points)

e Auto-area AF

For stationary subjects. Focus point is selected manually; camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only.

For non-stationary subjects. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point using multi selector (0 80), but camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points if subject briefly leaves selected point.

In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point using multi selector (0 80). after camera has focused, camera uses 3Dtracking to select new focus point and keep focus locked on original subject while shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.

Camera automatically detects subject and selects focus point.

If subject moves

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1 Display AF-area mode

options.

Press the P button, then highlight the current AFarea mode in the information display and press J.

P button

2 Choose an AF-area mode.

Highlight an option and press J.

A AF -Area Mode

AF-area mode selections made in shooting modes other than P, S, A, or M are reset when another shooting mode is selected.

A 3D -Tracking (11 Points)

If subject leaves the viewfinder, remove your finger from the shutterrelease button and recompose the photograph with the subject in the selected focus point. Note that when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera. desired results with subjects that are the same color as the background.

Consequently 3D-tracking may not produce the

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Focus Point Selection

In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AFarea modes other than e (Auto-area AF), you can choose from 11 focus points, making it possible to compose photographs with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame.

1 Choose an AF-area mode other than

e (Auto-area AF; 0 78).

2 Return to the shooting display.

Press P to return to the shooting display.

P button

3 Select the focus point.

Use the multi selector to select the focus point in the viewfinder or information display while the exposure meters are on. Press J to select the center focus point.

Focus point

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Nikon D3300 Reference Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

For Your Safety

Notices

Introduction

Getting to Know the Camera

The Camera Body

The Mode Dial

The Viewfinder

The Information Display

Camera Menus: An Overview

First Steps

Framing Photos in the Viewfinder

Viewing Photographs

Deleting Unwanted Pictures

Framing Photos in the Monitor

Viewing Photographs

Deleting Unwanted Pictures

Recording Movies

Viewing Movies

Deleting Unwanted Movies

Guide Mode

The Guide

Guide Mode Menus

Using the Guide

Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)

k Portrait

l Landscape

p Child

m Sports

n Close up

o Night Portrait

Special Effects

% Night Vision

S Super Vivid

U Photo Illustration

g Color Sketch

' Toy Camera Effect

( Miniature Effect

3 Selective Color

1 Silhouette

2 High Key

3 Low Key

) HDR Painting

I Easy Panorama

Options Available in Live View

I Easy Panorama

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Choosing a Release Mode

Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)

Quiet Shutter Release

Self-Timer Mode

Focus (Viewfinder Photography)

Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode

Choosing How the Focus Point Is Selected: AF-Area Mode

Focus Point Selection