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Achieve clear images easily with legendary NIKKOR optical quality and fast, accurate autofocus for vivid color, striking contrast and crisp detail. Discover the difference a digital SLR makes when shooting movies.

And for action sequences, new Subject-tracking AF keeps subjects properly focused. After the shoot, view movies on the large 3-inch LCD and perform simple editing tasks like trimming scenes before or after a designated point. At only approx. New dedicated controls for frequently used functions like Live View, D-Movie and shutter release modes further enhance ease of use. An enchanting portrait against a softly defocused background, or a radiant couple surrounded by sparkling lights.

Just select a Guide Mode setting that matches the scene then let Guide Mode assist. D can shoot approximately 3 frames per second—great for capturing dynamic motion and elusive facial expressions that are a challenge for any photographer. Simply rotate the release-mode selector and shoot away. Split-second shutter response eliminates the frustration of shutter delay, capturing moments that other cameras miss. The D's precision high-speed autofocus responds immediately to changes in scene or composition, maintaining tack-sharp focus to capture fleeting expressions and fast-moving sports.

A maximum ISO of expandable to ISO 12, equivalent lets you shoot at fast shutter speeds, reducing camera-shake blur in dimly lit scenes. Twilight and indoor shots come alive with a refreshingly natural look without the need for a tripod or flash. Live View gives you an intuitive, familiar way to photograph playful pets or children on the move.

Live View makes D as easy to use as a compact camera. The D automatically selects the Scene Mode that matches the shooting situation and subject. For a full list of the technical specifications please refer to the product manual. Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

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Thank You very much for Your help! Best regardsWolfgang. Can't find the answer to your question in the manual? Is your question not listed? Need help? Ask a question. I want to photograph the northern lights on my Nikon D How can I do that?

Answer this question. What is the weight of the Nikon D? The Nikon D has a weight of g. What is the screen size of the Nikon D? The screen size of the Nikon D is 3 ". What is the height of the Nikon D? Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding 0 Page Adjust Viewfinder Focus Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision.

Check that the display in the viewfinder is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder. Remove the lens cap. Focus the viewfinder. The information display and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can be stored on the memory card values over 1, are rounded down to the nearest hundred; e.

If a warning is displayed stating that there is not enough memory for additional photographs, insert another memory card 0 20 or delete When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left.

Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep your upper body stable. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The camera will select the focus points automatically. If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light. Check the indicators in the viewfinder.

The camera focuses when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Focus: press halfway Shoot: press all the way down Auto-Meter Off The viewfinder and information display will turn off if no operations are performed for about 8 seconds auto-meter off , reducing the drain on the battery. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on pages 23— Clothing Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and background details are vividly and other small objects a macro lens can rendered, while skin tones remain soft be used to focus at very close ranges.

Page Basic Playback Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2 or rotating the command dial. To view additional information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 0 Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted.

Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page. Delete the photograph. The top level of the guide is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to g. Battery indicator 0 23 Number of exposures remaining 0 24 Shooting mode: A guide mode indicator appears on the shooting mode icon. No flash Bring more into focus Distant subjects Freeze motion people Select a shutter Close-ups Freeze motion vehicles speed.

Page The following operations can be performed while the guide is displayed: Description Return to top level of guide Press G to turn the monitor on or return to the top level of the guide. Turn monitor G button Highlight a Press 4 or 2 to highlight a menu.

Rotate the live view switch. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor. The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder. Page Choose a focus mode. Press the P button and use the multi selector to highlight the current focus mode in the monitor.

Press J to display the following options. Highlight an option and press J. P button Option Description For stationary subjects. Page Choose the focus point. Face-priority AF: A double yellow border will be displayed when the camera detects a portrait Focus point subject facing the camera if multiple faces, up to a maximum of 35, are detected, the camera will focus on the closest subject; to choose a different subject, press the multi selector up, down, left, or right.

Page Focus. Face-priority AF: The camera sets focus for the face in the double yellow border while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway; if the camera can no longer detect the subject because, for example, the subject has looked away , borders will no longer be displayed.

Page Take the picture. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. The monitor will turn off. When shooting is complete, the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for 4 s or until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Page Flicker You may notice flicker or banding in the monitor during live view or when shooting movies under certain types of lighting, such as fluorescent or mercury-vapor lamps. Flicker and banding can be reduced by choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply 0 Page Using Autofocus in Live View Autofocus is slower in live view and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses.

The mirror is raised and the view through the lens is displayed in the monitor instead of the viewfinder. The 0 Icon Live view switch A 0 icon 0 37 indicates that movies can not be recorded. Page Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording the camera can record both video and sound; do not cover the microphone on the front of the camera during recording.

A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Page Recording Movies Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame flicker and banding can be reduced by choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply; Page Viewing Movies Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback 0 Press J to start playback.

Option Description Choose start point Create a copy from which the opening footage has been removed. Choose end point Create a copy from which the ending footage has been removed.

Page Choose an option. To create a copy that includes the current frame and all following frames, highlight Choose start point in the edit movie menu and press J. Select Choose end point create a copy that includes the current frame and all preceding frames. Play the movie back as described on page Pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy.

Display the retouch menu. Single frame 0 5 Continuous 0 5 Self-timer 0 54 Quiet shutter release 0 5 Release-mode selector 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. Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. Select self-timer mode. Rotate the release-mode selector to E.

Frame the photograph. The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus 0 62 or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing 0 Highlight a focus mode and press J. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. Continuous-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.

Page The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will light AF-assist illuminator automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway.

Note that f 3D-tracking 11 points is not available when AF-S is selected for focus mode. Option Description User selects focus point using multi selector 0 60 ; camera focuses c Single-point AF on subject in selected focus point only. Page Choose an AF-area mode. Highlight one of the following options and press J. Page Focus Point Selection Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AF-area 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.

Page Lock focus. Set the lens focus-mode switch. After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator I is displayed. Page Image Quality And Size Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card.

Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card 0 Page Choose a file type. Take pictures. The flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and fire when a photograph is taken.

Programmed auto Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which 0 74 there is little time to adjust camera settings. Page Mode P Programmed Auto Mode P Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations.

This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. Page Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure.

Page Mode A Aperture-Priority Auto Mode A Aperture-Priority Auto In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Large apertures low f-numbers reduce depth of field, blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject. To take photographs in manual exposure mode: Rotate the mode dial to M.

Mode dial Choose aperture and shutter speed. Checking the exposure indicator see below , adjust shutter speed and aperture. This can be used for long time-exposure photographs of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks.

Page Exposure Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes in other modes, the camera selects the metering method automatically. Method Description Produces natural results in most situations. Camera uses pixel RGB sensor to meter a wide area of the frame and set exposure according to tone L Matrix distribution, color, composition, and, with type G or D lenses 0 , distance information 3D color matrix metering II; L will not produce the desired results.

Note that autoexposure lock is not available in i or j mode. Lock exposure. Shutter-release button Position the subject in the selected focus point and press Page Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering 0 Page The E Button Exposure compensation can also be set by pressing the E button and rotating the command dial.

The selected value is shown in the viewfinder and information display. E button Command dial —0. Page Flash Compensation Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output from the level suggested by the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background.

Y M button E button Command dial —0. Page Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting When " On is selected, the camera automatically adjusts Active D-Lighting during shooting to preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast.

Use for high contrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day. Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects. Page White Balance White Balance White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources; in P, S, A, and M modes, other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source: Option Description v Auto Page The Shooting Menu White balance can be selected using the White balance option in the shooting menu 0 , which also can be used to fine-tune white balance 0 89 or measure a value for preset white balance 0 The I Fluorescent option in the White balance menu can be used to select the light source from the bulb types shown at right.

White balance is fine tuned using the White balance option in the shooting menu. Display white balance options. Page Preset Manual Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast.