Nikon Camera D3300 Reference Manual

							
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❚❚ MH-24 Battery Charger
❚❚ EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryRated input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A maximumRated outputDC 8.4 V/0.9 ASupported batteriesNikon Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14aCharging timeApprox. 1 hour and 50 minutes at an ambient 
temperature of 25 °C/77 °F when no charge 
remainsOperating temperature0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)Dimensions (W × H × D)Approx. 70 × 26 × 97 mm (2.8 × 1.0 × 3.8 in.), 
excluding plug adapterWeightApprox. 96 g (3.4 oz), excluding plug adapterTypeRechargeable lithium-ion batteryRated capacity7.2 V/1230 mAhOperating temperature0°C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)Dimensions (W × H × D)Approx. 38 × 53 × 14 mm (1.5 × 2.1 × 0.6 in.)WeightApprox. 49 g (1.7 oz), excluding terminal cover 
						

							
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❚❚AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II LensNikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in 
this manual at any time  and without prior notice.
 Nikon will not be held liable for damages that 
may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
Type Type G AF-S DX lens with built-in CPU and F 
mountFocal length18–55 mmMaximum aperturef/3.5–5.6Lens construction11 elements in 8 groups (including 1 aspherical 
lens element)Angle of view76 ° – 28 ° 50 ´Focal length scaleGraduated in millimeters (18, 24, 35, 45, 55)Distance informationOutput to cameraZoomManual zoom using independent zoom ringFocusingAutofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor and 
separate focus ring for manual focusVibration reductionLens shift using voice  coil  motors (VCMs)Minimum focus distance •AF : 0.28 m (0.92 ft) from focal plane at all zoom 
positions
• MF : 0.25 m (0.82 ft) from focal plane at all zoom 
positionsDiaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening)DiaphragmFully automaticAperture range•18 mm focal length : f/3.5–22
• 55 mm focal length : f/5.6–36
The minimum aperture displayed may vary 
depending on the size of the exposure increment 
selected with the camera.Metering Full aper tureFilter-attachment size52 mm (P=0.75 mm)DimensionsApprox. 66 mm diameter × 59.5 mm (distance 
from camera lens-mount  flange when lens is 
retracted)Weight Approx. 195 g (6.9 oz) 
						

							
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The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR IIThe lens generally used in this ma nual for illustrative purposes is 
the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II.
The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II is for use 
exclusively with Nikon DX format digital cameras and features a 
retractable lens barrel.
Focal length scale Focal length mark
A-M mode switch ( 023, 83)
Vibration reduction ON/OFF 
switch ( 0355)Lens mounting mark (
016)
Rear lens cap
Lens cap Focus ring ( 083, 154) CPU contacts (
0291)
Zoom ring ( 026)
Retractable lens barrel
button (017) 
						

							
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Using the Built-in Flash
When using the built-in flash, be su re the subject is at a range of at 
least 0.6 m (2 ft) and remove le ns hoods to prevent vignetting 
(shadows created where the end of  the lens obscures the built-in 
flash).
Shadow Shadow
Camera
Minimum distance without vignetting
D7100/D7000/D5300/D5200/D5100/D5000/ D3300/D3200/D3100/D3000/D300 series/
D200/D100/D90/D80/D70 series/D60/D50/ D40 series No vignetting at any focus distance
Because the built-in flash units for the D100 and D70 can only cover 
the angle of view of a lens with a focal of 20 mm or more; vignetting 
will occur at a focal length of 18 mm. 
						

							
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❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR)AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II lenses support 
vibration reduction (VR), which reduces blur caused by camera 
shake, allowing shutter speeds up to 4.0 stops slower than 
would otherwise be the case (measured at a focal length of 
55 mm with a DX-format camera according to  Camera and 
I maging  Products  Association [CIPA] standards; effects vary with 
the photographer and shooting co nditions). This increases the 
range of shutter speeds available  and permits hand-held, tripod-
free photography in a wide range of situations.
To use vibration reduction, slide the 
vibration reduction switch to  ON.
 
Vibration reduction is activated when the 
shutter-release button is pressed 
halfway, reducing the effects of camera 
shake on the image in the viewfinder and 
simplifying the process of framing the 
subject and focusing in both autofocus 
and manual focus modes.
 When the 
camera is panned, vibration reduction 
applies only to motion that is not part of 
the pan (if the camera is panned 
horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be applied 
only to vertical shake), making it much easier to pan the camera 
smoothly in a wide arc.
Turn vibration reduction off when the camera is securely 
mounted on a tripod, but leave it on if the tripod head is not 
secured or when using a monopod. 
						

							
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Vibration Reduction
Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration 
reduction is in effect.
Vibration reduction is disabled while the built-in flash is charging.
 
When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder may 
jiggle after the shutter is released.
 This does not indicate a 
malfunction; wait for the image in  the viewfinder to stabilize before 
shooting.
ASupplied Accessories
• 52 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-52
• Rear Lens Cap 
						

							
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Optional Accessories
• 52 mm screw-on filters
• LF-1 and LF-4 rear lens caps
• Flexible Lens Pouch CL-0815
• Bayonet Hood HB-69
Align the lens hood mounting mark ( ●) with the lens hood alignment 
mark ( ) as shown in Figure  q and then rotate the hood ( w) until 
the  ● mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark (— {).
When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the symbol on its 
base and avoid gripping it too tightly. Vignetting may occur if the 
hood is not correctly attached.
The hood can be reversed and mounte d on the lens when not in use. 
						

							
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Lens Care
• Keep the CPU contacts clean.
• Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces.
 To  
remove smudges and fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol 
or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cott on cloth or lens-cleaning tissue and 
clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking care 
not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers.
• Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean 
the lens.
• The lens hood or NC filters can be used to protect the front lens 
element.
• Attach the front and rear caps before  placing the lens in its flexible 
pouch.
• When a lens hood is attached, do no t pick up or hold the lens or 
camera using only the hood.
• If the lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, 
dry location to prevent mold and rust.
 Do not store in direct sunlight 
or with naphtha or camphor moth balls.
• Keep the lens dry.
 Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause 
irreparable damage.
• Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp 
parts made from reinforced plastic. 
						

							
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A Note on Wide- and Super Wide-Angle Lenses
Autofocus may not provide the desired results in situations like those 
shown below. 
1 Objects in the background occupy more of the focus point than the 
main subject:
If the focus point contains both 
foreground and background objects, 
the camera may focus on the 
background and the subject may be 
out of focus.
Example: A far-off portrait 
subject at some distance from  the background
2 The subject contains many fine details.
The camera may have difficulty 
focusing on subjects that lack 
contrast or appear smaller than 
objects in the background.
Example: A field of flowersIn these cases, use manual focus, or use focus lock to focus on 
another subject at the same distance and then recompose the 
photograph.
 For more information, see “Getting Good Results 
with Autofocus” ( 076). 
						

							
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❚❚Supported Standards•DCF Version 2.0 : The Design Rule for  Camera  File Systems (DCF) 
is a standard widely used in  the digital camera industry to 
ensure compatibility among different makes of camera.
• DPOF : D igital  Print  Order  Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide 
standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders 
stored on the memory card.
• Exif version 2.3 : The D3300 supports Exif ( Exchangeable  Image 
F ile Format for Digital Still Camera s) version 2.3, a standard in 
which information stored with photographs is used for 
optimal color reproduction when the images are output on 
Exif-compliant printers.
• PictBridge : A standard developed th rough cooperation with 
the digital camera and printer industries, allowing 
photographs to be output direct ly to a printer without first 
transferring them to a computer.
• HDMI : H igh- Definition  Multimedia  Interface is a standard for 
multimedia interfaces used in  consumer electronics and AV 
devices capable of transmitting audiovisual data and control 
signals to HDMI-compliant devices via a single cable 
connection.