Nikon D300S Instrukcja Użytkownika

En_03SB0C03(11)DIGITAL CAMERAEnUser's ManualPrinted in Thailand6MB05611-03No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except

viii❚❚ Retouching PhotographsHow do I get rid of an unwanted photo?Deleting individual photos220Can I delete several photos at once? Delete 221Can I z

k85kRelease Mode– Single Frame, Continuous, Quiet Shutter-Release, Self-Timer, or Mirror UpRelease mode determines how the camera takes photographs: o

86kChoosing a Release ModeThe camera supports the following release modes:Mode DescriptionSSingle frameCamera takes one photograph each time shutter-r

87kTo choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting.Release modedialRelease mo

88kContinuous ModeTo take pictures in CH (continuous high speed) and CL (continuous low speed) modes:1 Select CH or CL mode.Press the release mode dia

89kA Power Source and Frame RateThe frame advance rate varies with the power source used.Power source Frame advance rate (approx.)1Battery (EN-EL3e) 7

90kA The Memory BufferThe camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being sav

91kSelf-Timer ModeThe self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. To use the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recom

99Sadjusted if underexposure would result at the shutter speed selected for Minimum shutter speed (1/4000–1 s). Slower shutter speeds may be used if o

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V101ZExposure– Controlling How the Camera Sets ExposureThis section describes the options available to control exposure, including metering, exposure

ix❚❚ Viewing or Printing Photographs on Other Devices❚❚ Optional AccessoriesQuestion Key phrase0Can I view my photos on TV? Television playback 239Can

102ZMeteringMetering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available:Method Descriptiona3D color matrix IIRecommended in

103ZTo choose a metering method, rotate the metering selector until the desired mode is displayed.A Matrix MeteringThe metering method used is determi

104ZExposure ModeExposure mode determines how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure. Four modes are available: programmed

105ZTo choose the exposure mode, press the I button and rotate the main command dial until the desired mode is displayed in the control panel or viewf

106Ze: Programmed AutoIn this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal expo

107ZA Flexible ProgramIn exposure mode e, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial while

108Zf: Shutter-Priority AutoIn shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produ

109Zg: Aperture-Priority AutoIn aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will pro

110Z3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.A Non-CPU Lenses (0 342)Use the lens aperture ring to adjust aperture. If the maximum aperture of the lens

111Zh: ManualIn manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in manual exposure mode:1 Select exposure mode

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112Z2 Choose aperture and shutter speed.While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command

113ZA Exposure IndicatorsThe exposure indicators in the control panel and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at cu

114ZLong Time-ExposuresAt a shutter speed of A, the shutter will remain open while the shutter-release button is held down. Use for long time-exposure

115Z3 Choose a shutter speed.While the exposure meters are active, rotate the main command dial until “A” appears in the shutter-speed displays. The e

116ZAutoexposure (AE) LockUse autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after metering exposure.1 Select center-weighted or spot metering (0 102).Mat

117Z3 Recompose the photograph.Keeping the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot.A Metered AreaIn spot metering, exposure will

118ZExposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker.In

119ZExposure compensation can be set to values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, choose posi

120ZBracketingBracketing automatically varies exposure, flash level, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” t

121Z2 Choose the number of shots.Pressing the Fn button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The nu

xiDeleting Unwanted Photographs... 46Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View) 47Framing Photographs in th

122Z3 Select an exposure increment.Pressing the Fn button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment.At default settings, the size

123Z4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected.

124Z❚❚ Canceling BracketingTo cancel bracketing, press the Fn button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequ

125Z❚❚ White Balance BracketingThe camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each with a different white balance. For more information on whi

126Z3 Select a white balance increment.Pressing the Fn button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. Each increment is r

127Z4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.Each shot will be processed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each co

128Z❚❚ Canceling BracketingTo cancel bracketing, press the Fn button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequ

129Z❚❚ ADL BracketingThe camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. For more information on Active D-Lighting, see page 164.1 Select

130Z3 Select Active D-Lighting.Pressing the Fn button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose Active D-Lighting.Active D-Lighting is shown in the contr

131Z4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. While bra

xiiISO Sensitivity 95Choosing ISO Sensitivity Manually... 96Auto ISO Sensitivity Control ...

132Z❚❚ Canceling BracketingTo cancel bracketing, press the Fn button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequ

r133rWhite Balance– Keeping Colors TrueThe color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able

134rWhite Balance OptionsFor natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. The following options a

135rAuto white balance is recommended with most light sources. If the desired results can not be achieved with auto white balance, choose an option fr

136rA Color TemperatureThe perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions. Color temperature is an objective measure of

137rFine-Tuning White BalanceWhite balance can be “fine tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliber

138r2 Fine tune white balance.Use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance. White balance can be fine tuned on the amber (A)–blue (B) axis and th

139rA White Balance Fine TuningThe colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a “warm”

140r❚❚ The WB ButtonAt settings other than K (Choose color temp.) and L (Preset manual), the WB button can be used to fine-tune white balance on the

141rChoosing a Color TemperatureWhen K (Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance, color temperature can be selected by pressing the WB button

142rPreset ManualPreset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light

143rThe camera can store up to five values for preset white balance in presets d-0 through d-4. A descriptive comment can be added to any white balanc

144r❚❚ Measuring a Value for White Balance1 Light a reference object.Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the

145r4 Measure white balance.Before the indicators stop flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-rele

146r6 Select preset d-0.If the new value for preset white balance will be used immediately, select preset d-0 by pressing the WB button and rotating t

147r❚❚Copying White Balance from d-0 to Presets d-1–d-4Follow the steps below to copy a measured value for white balance from d-0 to any of the other

148r❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph (d-1–d-4 Only)Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from an existing photograph to a

149r4 Highlight a source image.Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold the X button.To view images in oth

151rA Selecting a White Balance Preset: the WB ButtonAt a setting of L (Preset manual), presets can also be selected by pressing the WB button and rot

152r❚❚ Entering a CommentFollow the steps below to enter a descriptive comment of up to thirty-six characters for a selected white balance preset.1 Se

J153JImage EnhancementThis chapter describes how to optimize sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation and hue using Picture Controls, how to prese

154JPicture ControlsNikon’s unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings, including sharpening, contrast, bright

160JCreating Custom Picture ControlsThe Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls.1 Select Manage

161J4 Edit the selected Picture Control.See page 157 for more information. To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O bu

162JA Manage Picture Control > RenameCustom Picture Controls can be renamed at any time using the Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu.

163JSharing Custom Picture ControlsCustom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utility available with ViewNX or optional software such a

164JActive D-LightingActive D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast

165JTo use active D-Lighting:1Select Active D-Lighting.To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Active D-Lighting in the shooting menu and

166JColor SpaceThe color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Choose a color space according to how photographs will

167JA Color SpaceColor spaces define the correspondence between colors and the numeric values that represent them in a digital image file. The sRGB co

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l169lFlash Photography– Using the Built-in FlashThis chapter describes how to use the built-in flash.The Built-in Flash...

170lThe Built-in FlashThe built-in flash has a Guide Number (GN) 17/56 (m/ft., ISO 200, 20 °C/68 °F). It supports i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digita

171lUsing the Built-in FlashFollow these steps when using the built-in flash.1 Choose a metering method (0 102).Select matrix or center-weighted meter

172l4 Check exposure (shutter speed and aperture).Press the shutter-release button halfway and check shutter speed and aperture. The settings availabl

173lLowering the Built-in FlashTo save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place.D The Built-in F

174lA Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash RangeThe range of the built-in flash varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture.Aperture at ISO equ

175lFlash ModesThe D300S supports the following flash modes:Flash mode DescriptionFront-curtain syncThis mode is recommended for most situations. In p

176lD Flash Control ModeThe information display shows the flash control mode for the built-in flash (Built-in) and for optional flash units attached t

177lFlash CompensationFlash compensation is used to alter flash output by from –3EV to +1EV in increments of 1/3 EV, changing the brightness of the ma

xvif6: Assign Preview Button ... 296f7: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button ...

178lFV LockThis feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed without changing the flash level and ensuring that flash o

179l4 Lock flash level.After confirming that the flash ready indicator (M) is displayed in the viewfinder, press the Fn button. The flash will emit a

180lA Using FV Lock with Optional Flash Units FV lock is also available with SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, and SB-R200 flash units (available separa

t181tOther Shooting OptionsThis chapter covers restoring default settings, making multiple exposures, interval timer photography, and using GPS units

182tTwo-Button Reset: Restoring Default SettingsThe camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the QUAL and E buttons d

183tThe following shooting-menu options will also be reset. Only settings in the bank currently selected using the Shooting menu bank option will be r

184tMultiple ExposureFollow the steps below to record a series of two to ten exposures in a single photograph. Multiple exposures can be recorded at a

185t3 Select the number of shots.Press 1 or 3 to choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph and press J.4 Select

186t6 Select Done.Highlight Done and press J. A n icon will be displayed in the control panel. To exit without taking a multiple exposure, select Mult

187tD Multiple ExposureDo not remove or replace the memory card while recording a multiple exposure.Live view (0 47) can not be used to record multipl

xviiTechnical Notes 339Compatible Lenses ...340Optional Flash Units (Speedligh

188t❚❚ Interrupting Multiple ExposuresSelecting Multiple exposure in the shooting menu while a multiple exposure is being recorded displays the option

189tInterval Timer PhotographyThe camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals.1 Select Interval timer shooting.Press the

190t3 Choose a start time.Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours or minutes; press 1 or 3 to change. The starting time is not displayed if Now is selected fo

191t6 Start shooting.Highlight Start > On and press J (to return to the shooting menu without starting the interval timer, highlight Start > Off

192tA BracketingAdjust bracketing settings before starting interval timer photography. If exposure, flash, or ADL bracketing is active while interval

193t❚❚ Pausing Interval Timer PhotographyInterval time photography can be paused by:• Pressing the J button between intervals• Highlighting Start >

194t❚❚ Interrupting Interval Timer PhotographyInterval timer shooting will end automatically if the battery is exhausted. Interval timer photography c

195tNon-CPU LensesBy specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain access to a variety of CPU lens functions when u

196t❚❚ The Non-CPU Lens Data Menu1 Select Non-CPU lens data.Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu and

197t5 Select Done.Highlight Done and press J. The specified focal length and aperture will be stored under the chosen lens number. This combination of

198tUsing a GPS UnitA GPS unit can be connected to the ten-pin remote terminal, allowing the current latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Univer

199t❚❚ Other GPS UnitsOptional Garmin GPS units that conform to version 2.01 or 3.01 of the National Marine Electronics Association NMEA0183 data form

200t❚❚ The k IconWhen the camera establishes communication with a GPS device, a k icon will be displayed in the control panel. Photo information for p

201t❚❚ Setup Menu OptionsThe GPS item in the setup menu contains the options listed below.• Auto meter off: Choose whether or not the exposure meters

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I203IMore About Playback– Playback OptionsThis chapter describes how to play back photographs and details the operations that can be performed during

204IFull-Frame PlaybackTo play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor.A Rotate TallTo displ

205ITo Use DescriptionView additional photographsPress 2 to view photographs in order recorded, 4 to view photographs in reverse order.View photo info

206IA Image ReviewWhen On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 251), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor for about

207IPhoto InformationPhoto information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback. There are up to 9 pages of information for each pho

xixA Do not use in the presence of flammable gasDo not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or

212I❚❚ Shooting Data Page 111 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode (0 247).2 Displayed in red if photo was taken with ISO sensitivity a

213I❚❚ Shooting Data Page 211 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode (0 247).2 Standard and Vivid Picture Controls only.3 Neutral, Monoch

214I❚❚ Shooting Data Page 4**Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode (0 247) and copyright information was appended to photograph (0 309).

215I❚❚ Overview Data* Displayed in red if photo was taken with ISO sensitivity auto control on.* -- is displayed if photo was taken using optional Pic

216IViewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail PlaybackTo display images in “contact sheets” of four, nine, or 72 images, press the W button.The following ope

217IA Choosing a Memory CardIf two memory cards are inserted, you can select a memory card for playback by pressing the W button when 72 thumbnails ar

218ITaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomPress the X button to zoom in on the current image. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in

219IProtecting Photographs from DeletionIn full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the L button can be used to protect photographs from accidental d

220IDeleting PhotographsTo delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O button. To delete

222I3 Select the highlighted picture.Press the center of the multi selector to select the highlighted picture. Selected pictures are marked by a O ico

xxA Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.•

Q223QConnections– Connecting to External DevicesThis chapter describes how to copy photographs to a computer, how to print pictures, and how to view t

224QConnecting to a ComputerThis section describes how to use the supplied UC-E4 USB cable to connect the camera to a computer. Before connecting the

225QDirect USB ConnectionConnect the camera using the supplied UC-E4 USB cable.1 Turn the camera off.2 Turn the computer on. Turn the computer on and

229QConnecting the PrinterConnect the camera using the supplied UC-E4 USB cable.1 Turn the camera off.2 Connect the USB cable.Turn the printer on and

230QPrinting Pictures One at a Time1 Select a picture.Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press 1 or 3 to view photo information (0 207), or pre

231QBorderMenu shown at right will be displayed. Press 1 or 3 to choose print style from Printer default (default for current printer), Print with bor

232Q4 Start printing.Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J.

233QPrinting Multiple Pictures1 Display the PictBridge menu.Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 229).2 Choose Pr

234Q3 Select pictures.Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To display the current picture full screen, press and

235Q5 Adjust printing options.Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select.6 Start printing.Select Start printing and press J to start pr

xxiNotices• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated

236Q❚❚ Creating Index PrintsTo create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card, select Index print in Step 2 of “Printing Multiple Pictu

237QCreating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetThe Print set (DPOF) option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for PictBridge-com

238Q3 Select imprint options.Highlight the following options and press 2 to toggle the highlighted option on or off (to complete the print order witho

239QViewing Photographs on TVThe supplied EG-D2 audio/video (A/V) cable can be used to connect the D300S to a television or VCR for playback or record

240QA Video ModeIf no image is displayed, check that camera is correctly connected and that the option selected for Video mode (0 301) matches the vid

241QHigh-Definition DevicesThe camera can be connected to HDMI devices using a type C mini-pin HDMI cable (available separately from commercial source

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U243UMenu GuideThis chapter describes the options available in the camera menus.D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ... 244CThe S

244UDThe Playback Menu: Managing ImagesTo display the playback menu, press G and select the K (playback menu) tab.G buttonOption0Delete 221Playback fo

245UChoose a folder for playback.Hide or reveal selected pictures as described below. Hidden pictures are visible only in the Hide image menu and can

xxiiNotices for Customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested an

246U2 Select pictures.Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and

247UChoose the information available in the playback photo information display (0207).1 Select options.Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option, then press

248UCopy images between memory cards. This option is only available when two memory cards are inserted in the camera.To copy images:1 Choose Select so

249U5 Make the initial selection.Before going on select or deselect individual images, you can mark all or all protected images in the folder for copy

250UTo choose from a list of existing folders, choose Select folder from list, highlight a folder, and press J.9 Copy the images.Highlight Copy image(

251UChoose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting. If Off is selected, pictures can only be displayed

252UCreate a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 245). Hidden images (0 245) are not displayed.To start the slide show, highl

253UC The Shooting Menu: Shooting OptionsTo display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab.G buttonOption 0Shooting menu bank

254UShooting menu options are stored in one of four banks. With the exceptions of Interval timer shooting, Multiple exposure, and modifications to Pic

255U2 Enter a name.To move the cursor in the name area, press the W button and press 4 or 2. To enter a new letter at the current cursor position, use

xxiiiDisposing of Data Storage DevicesPlease note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely er

256USelect Ye s to restore default settings for the current shooting menu bank. See page 368 for a list of default settings.Select the folder in whic

257U❚❚ Select Folder1 Choose Select folder.Highlight Select folder and press 2.2 Highlight a folder.Press 1 or 3 to highlight a folder.3 Select the hi

258UPhotographs are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” or, in the case of images that use the Adobe RGB color space, “_DSC”, followed by a fo

259UPhotographs taken at high ISO sensitivities can be processed to reduce “noise.”High ISO NRG button ➜ C shooting menuOption DescriptionS HighNoise

260UACustom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsTo display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab.Custom Setti

261UThe following Custom Settings are available:Custom Setting0B Custom setting bank 262A Reset custom settings 262a Autofocusa1 AF-C priority selecti

262UCustom Settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others. To store a particular combination o

263UThis option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when the camera is

264UThis option controls whether photographs can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) or whenever the shutter-release button is

265Ud 21 pointsIf the subject leaves the selected focus point, the camera will focus based on information from the surrounding 20 focus points. Choose

xxivUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesNikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Niko

266UThis option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to the subject.If Shutter/AF-ON is selected, both the shutter-r

267UChoose whether focus-point selection “wraps around” from one edge of the viewfinder to another.Choose the number of focus points available for man

268UChoose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when lighting is poor.a9: Built-in AF-assist IlluminatorG b

269UChoose the function assigned to the B button on the optional MB-D10 battery pack.a10: AF-On for MB-D10G button ➜ A Custom Settings menuOption Desc

270USelect the increments used when making adjustments to ISO sensitivity.Select the increments used when making adjustments to shutter speed, apertur

271UThis option controls whether the E button is needed to set exposure compensation (0 118). If On (Auto reset) or On is selected, the 0 at the cente

272UNote that the diameter is fixed at 8 mm when a non-CPU lens is used.Use this option to fine-tune the exposure value selected by the camera. Exposu

273UAt the default setting of Off, exposure only locks when the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. If On is selected, exposure will also lock when the shutt

274UChoose how long the monitor remains on when no operations are performed during playback (Playback; defaults to 10 s) and image review (Image revie

275UIf High (high pitch) or Low (low pitch) is selected, a beep will sound at the selected pitch while the self-timer is active or when the camera foc

X1XIntroductionThis chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts.Overview...

276UChoose On to display tool tips for items selected in the information display.Choose the maximum frame advance rate in CL (continuous low speed) mo

277UWhen a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering cont

278UAt the default setting of Auto (AUTO), the color of the lettering in the information display (0 12) will automatically change from black to white

279UTo ensure that the camera functions as expected when eight AA batteries are used in the optional MB-D10 battery pack, match the option selected in

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285U❚❚ Commander ModeUse the built-in flash as a master flash controlling one or more remote optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash units i

286UFollow the steps below to take photographs in commander mode.1 Adjust settings for the built-in flash.Choose the flash control mode and output lev

287U6 Compose the shot.Compose the shot and arrange the flash units as shown below. Note that the maximum distance at which the remote flash units can

288UA The Flash Sync Mode DisplayM does not appear in the control panel flash sync mode display when –– is selected for Built-in flash > Mode.A Fla

289UIf On is selected when the camera is being used with the built-in flash or an optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash unit, a modeling f

2XOverviewThank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get th

290UThis option determines which settings are affected when AE & flash or AE only is selected for Custom Setting e5 in manual exposure mode.Flash

291UChoose what happens when the power switch is rotated to D.This option determines the role assigned to the center of the multi selector in shooting

292UIf Reset meter-off delay is selected, operating the multi selector when the exposure meters are off (0 39) will activate the exposure meters. If D

293U❚❚ Fn Button PressSelecting Fn button press for Custom Setting f5 displays the following options:Option DescriptionqPreview*Press the Fn button to

294UMCenter-weighted meteringCenter-weighted metering is activated while the Fn button is pressed.NSpot meteringSpot metering is activated while the F

295U❚❚ Fn button + dialsSelecting Fn button + dials for Custom Setting f5 displays the following options:Option Descriptionv1 step spd/apertureIf the

296UChoose the role played by the depth-of-field preview button, either by itself (Preview button press) or when used in combination with the command

297UThis option controls the operation of the main and sub-command dials.f8: Customize Command DialsG button ➜ A Custom Settings menuOption Descriptio

298USelecting Ye s allows adjustments that are normally made by holding the I, E, M, ISO, QUAL, or WB button and rotating a command dial to be made

299USelecting Enable release allows the shutter to be released when no memory card is inserted, although no pictures will be recorded (they will howev

3XGetting to Know the CameraTake a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this sec

300UB The Setup Menu: Camera SetupTo display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab.G buttonOption0Option0Format memory card 301 Ba

301UTo begin formatting, choose a memory card slot and select Ye s . Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card

302UThe camera is equipped with an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector, allowing pictures to be played back on high-definition telev

303UChoose a language for camera menus and messages. The following options are available.Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments

304UPhotographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback (0 204

305UAcquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 (available separately; for more information, see the Capture NX 2 manual).Ima

306U2 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder.With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a well-lit, featureless white object,

307UView information on the battery currently inserted in the camera.Battery InfoG button ➜ B Setup menuItem DescriptionBat. meter The current battery

308UThis option is used to adjust settings for connection to a wireless network, using an optional WT-4 wireless transmitter. See “Connections: Wirele

309UAdd copyright information to new photographs as they are taken. Copyright information is visible on the fourth shooting data page in the photo inf

iPackage ContentsBe sure all items listed here were included with your camera. Memory cards are sold separately.•Warranty• User’s Manual (this guide)•

4XCamera Body (Continued)123456915161718A/VOUTMIC7810111213141 Built-in flash ... 1712 Flash pop-up button ...

310USelect Save settings to save the following settings to the memory card, or to the memory card in the primary card slot if two memory cards are ins

311USettings saved using the D300S can be restored by selecting Load settings. Note that Save/load settings is only available when a memory card is in

312UFine-tune focus for up to 12 lens types. AF tuning is not recommended in most situations and may interfere with normal focus; use only when requir

313UThis option is displayed only when an Eye-Fi memory card (available separately from third-party suppliers) is inserted in the camera. Choose Enabl

314UView the current camera firmware version.D Eye-Fi CardsFor information on errors involving Eye-Fi cards, see the manual provided with the Eye-Fi c

315UN The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched CopiesTo display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab.The options in the retouch m

316UCreating Retouched CopiesTo create a retouched copy:1 Choose a picture.Display the desired picture in full-frame playback (0 204).2 Display the re

317U4 Select retouch options.For more information, see the section for the selected item. To return to full-frame playback without creating a retouche

318UD Retouching CopiesMost options can be applied to copies created using other retouch options, although with the exceptions of Image overlay and Ed

319UD-lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs.Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effec

5XD The Microphone and SpeakerDo not place the microphone or speaker in close proximity to magnetic devices. Failure to observe this precaution could

320UThis option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash. The photograph selecte

6XCamera Body (Continued)1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 21 Viewfinder eyepiece... 362 DK-23 rubber eyecup... 91, 1913 O (delete) button

7X1 2543678111013141291 Diopter adjustment control... 362 Metering selector... 1033 A (AE/AF lock) button...

8XThe Control Panel2 1 3 4 5 6 78 9 1110 121314151Color temperature indicator... 1412Shutter speed... 108, 112Exposure co

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14XThe Information Display (Continued)3042242931393837323334353625232240412843262722Exposure compensation display...

15X❚❚ Changing Settings in the Information DisplayTo change settings for the items listed below, press the R button in the information display. Highli

16XThe BM-8 Monitor CoverA clear plastic cover is provided with the camera to keep the monitor clean and protect it when the camera is not in use. To

s17sTutorialThis section describes how to use the camera menus, how to ready the camera for use, and how to take your first pictures and play them bac

iiSymbols and ConventionsTo make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:Menu items, options, and m

18sCamera MenusMost shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button.G buttonChoose

22sFirst StepsCharge the BatteryThe D300S is powered by an EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the batte

23s3 Insert the battery.Insert the battery into the charger. The CHARGE lamp will blink while the battery charges.4 Remove the battery when charging i

24sInsert the Battery1 Turn the camera off.2 Open the battery-chamber cover.Unlatch (q) and open (w) the battery-chamber cover.3 Insert the battery.In

25sD The Battery and ChargerRead and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xviii–xx and 364–367 of this manual. To prevent short-circuits, replace

26sAttach a LensCare should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. An AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G

27s3 Attach the lens.Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera’s bayo

34sFormat the Memory CardMemory cards must be formatted before first use or after being used or formatted in other devices.1 Turn the camera on.2 Pres

iiiIntroductionTutorialImage Recording OptionsFocusRelease ModeISO SensitivityExposureWhite BalanceImage EnhancementFlash PhotographyOther Shooting Op

35sWhen formatting is complete, the control panel and viewfinder will show the number of photographs that can be recorded at current settings.D Memory

36sAdjust Viewfinder FocusThe camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision. Check that the display in th

37sBasic Photography and PlaybackTurn the Camera OnBefore taking photographs, turn the camera on and check the battery level and number of exposures r

38s3 Check the number of exposures remaining.The exposure-count displays in the control panel and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can b

39sA LCD IlluminatorsRotating the power switch toward D activates the exposure meters and the control panel backlight (LCD illuminator), allowing the

40sAdjust Camera SettingsThis tutorial describes the basic steps involved in taking photos.1 Choose exposure mode e.Press the I button and rotate the

41s4 Choose single-servo autofocus.Rotate the focus-mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to S (single-servo autofocus). At this setting,

42sReady the CameraWhen framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left.

43sFocus and Shoot1 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 44).At default settings, the camera will focus on the subject in the center f

44s2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot.Smoothly press the shutter-release-button the rest of the way down to take the

ivFind what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index.❚❚ New Features❚❚ Camera SetupQ&A IndexQuestion Key phrase0How do I take hig

45sViewing Photographs1 Press the K button.A photograph will be displayed in the monitor. The memory card containing the picture currently displayed i

46sDeleting Unwanted PhotographsTo delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O button. Note that photographs can not be reco

52xHand-Held Mode (g)1 Choose Hand-held for Live view mode.To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Hand-held in the Live view mode menu an

53x4 Focus.Autofocus (focus mode S or C): Press the shutter-release button halfway or press the B button. The camera will focus normally and set expos

54xD No PictureAfter shooting, play the picture back in the monitor to ensure that the photograph has been recorded. In hand held mode, note that the

v❚❚ Menus and DisplaysHow do I set the clock?Time zone and date29, 302How do I set the clock for daylight savings time?How do I change time zones when

55xA The Information DisplayTo hide or display indicators in the monitor in live view mode, press the R button.Information on Information offVirtual h

56xA Monitor BrightnessMonitor brightness can be adjusted by pressing the K and 2 button. The brightness indicator at the right of the display will tu

y57yRecording and Viewing MoviesThis chapter describes how to record movies in live view.Recording Movies...

58yRecording MoviesMovies can be recorded at 24 fps in live view mode. Before recording, choose a Picture Control (0 154) and color space (0 166).1 Ch

59y3 Focus.Before shooting, frame the opening shot and either press the B button (Tripod) or press the shutter-release button halfway (Hand-held) to f

60y5 End recording.Press the center of the multi selector again to end recording (to end recording and take a still picture in live view, press the sh

61yD Recording MoviesBanding or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or i

62y❚❚ Movie SettingsAdjust movie settings before recording.1 Select Movie settings.Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Movie settings i

63yViewing MoviesMovies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0204). Press the center of the multi selector to start playback.The followin

64yEditing MoviesTrim unwanted footage to create edited copies of movies.1 Display retouch options.Display a movie in full-frame playback and press J

vi❚❚ Taking PhotographsHow do I get more information about the battery?Battery info 307How do I keep the file number from being reset when I insert a

65y5 Save the copy.Select Ye s and press J to save the edited copy. If necessary, the copy can be trimmed as described above to remove additional foo

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d67dImage Recording OptionsThis section describes how to choose image quality and size.Image Quality...

68dImage QualityThe D300S supports the following image quality options. See page 394 for information on the number of pictures that can be stored at d

69dImage quality is set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel.A N

70dThe following options can be accessed from the shooting menu. Press the G button to display the menus, highlight the desired option and press 2.❚❚

71dImage SizeImage size is measured in pixels. Choose from the following options:* Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by printer

72dUsing Two Memory CardsWhen two memory cards are inserted in the camera, you can choose one as the primary card using the Primary slot selection ite

N73NFocus – Controlling How the Camera FocusesThis section describes the options that control how your camera focuses.Focus Mode ...

74NFocus ModeFocus mode is controlled by the focus-mode selector on the front of the camera. There are two autofocus (AF) modes, in which the camera f

vii❚❚ Viewing PhotographsCan I set both shutter speed and aperture manually?Exposure mode h (manual)111Can I make photos brighter or darker? Exposure

75NA The B ButtonFor the purpose of focusing the camera, pressing the B button has the same effect as pressing the shutter-release button halfway; not

76NAF-Area ModeAF-area mode determines how the focus point is selected in autofocus mode (0 74). To select the AF-area mode, rotate the AF-area mode s

77NA AF-Area ModeAF-area mode is shown in the control panel.A Manual FocusSingle-point AF is automatically selected when manual focus is used.A See Al

78NFocus Point SelectionThe D300S offers a choice of 51 focus points that together cover a wide area of the frame. The focus point can be selected man

79NA See AlsoFor information on choosing when the focus point is illuminated, see Custom Setting a6 (AF point illumination, 0 266). For information on

80NFocus LockFocus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus poi

81NContinuous-servo AFPress the AE-L/AF-L button to lock both focus and exposure (an AE-L icon appears in the viewfinder, see page 116). Focus and exp

82NGetting Good Results with AutofocusAutofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the ca

83NManual FocusManual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF NIKKOR lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the de

84NThe Electronic RangefinderIf the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the