Nikon Camera D810 Users Manual

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ALens Types
When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring ( 0422), lock 
the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number).
 Type G 
and E lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring.
When using non-CPU lenses ( 0229), select exposure mode  g 
(aperture-priority auto) or  h (manual).
 In other modes, exposure mode 
g  is automatically selected when a non-CPU lens is attached ( 0419, 
424).
 The exposure mode indicator ( e or  f) will flash in the control 
panel and  A will be...

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e: Programmed Auto
In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed 
and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal 
exposure in most situations.
AFlexible Program
In exposure mode  e, different 
combinations of shutter speed and 
aperture can be selected by rotating the 
main command dial while the exposure 
meters are on (“flexible program”).
 Rotate 
the dial to the right for large apertures (low 
f-numbers) that blur background details or 
fast shutter speeds that...

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f: 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.
To choose a shutter speed, rotate the 
main command dial while the exposure 
meters are on.
 Shutter speed can be set 
to “ p ” or to values between 30 s 
and 
1/8000s. Shutter speed can be locked 
at the selected setting ( 0126).
Main command dial 

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g: 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.
To choose an aperture between the 
minimum and maximum values for the 
lens, rotate the sub-command dial 
while the exposure meters are on.
 
Aperture can be locked at the selected 
setting (0126).
ANon-CPU Lenses ( 0419, 424)
Use the lens aperture ring to adjust 
aperture.
 If the maximum aperture of the 
lens has been...

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h: Manual
In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and 
aperture.
 While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main 
command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command 
dial to set aperture.
 Shutter speed can be set to “ p” or to 
values between 30 s and 1/8000s, or the shutter can be held open 
indefinitely for a long time-exposure ( A or &, 0 123).
 
Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and 
maximum values for the lens.
 Use the exposure indicators to 
check...

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AAF Micro NIKKOR Lenses
Provided that an external exposure meter is used , the exposure ratio 
need only be taken into account when  the lens aperture ring is used to 
set aperture.
AExposure Indicators
If a shutter speed other than “bulb” or “time” is selected, the exposure 
indicators in the viewfinder and control panel show whether the 
photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings.
 Depending on the option chosen for Custom Setting b2 ( EV steps for 
exposure cntrl , 0 315), the...

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Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of 
moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks.
•Bulb ( A ): The shutter remains open while the shutter-
release button is held down.
 To prevent blur, use a tripod or an 
optional wireless remote controller ( 0441) or remote cord 
( 0 439).
• Time ( &): Start the exposure by using the shutter-release 
button on the camera or on an optional remote cord, or 
wireless remote controller.
 The shutter remains open until the 
button is...

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1Ready the camera.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level 
surface.
2Select exposure mode h.
Press the  I (Q ) button and rotate the main command dial 
until  h is displayed in the control panel.
ALong Time-Exposures
Close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter to prevent light entering via 
the viewfinder from appearing in the photograph or interfering 
with exposure ( 0106).
 Nikon recommends using a fully charged 
battery or an optional AC adapter and power connector to prevent 
loss...

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3Choose a shutter speed.
While the exposure meters are on, 
rotate the main command dial to 
choose a shutter speed of Bulb 
(A ) or Time ( &).
 The exposure 
indicators do not appear when Bulb 
( A ) or Time ( &) is selected.
4Open the shutter.
Bulb : After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the 
camera or optional remote cord or wireless remote controller 
all the way down.
 Keep the shutter-release button pressed 
until the exposure is complete.
Time : Press the shutter-release button...

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Shutter speed lock is available in shutter-priority auto and 
manual exposure modes, aperture lock in aperture-priority auto 
and manual exposure modes.
 Shutter speed and aperture lock 
are not available in programmed auto exposure mode.
1Assign shutter speed and aperture lock to a camera control.
Select  Shutter spd & aperture lock  as the “press + command 
dials” option in the Custom Settings menu ( 0348).
 Shutter 
speed and aperture lock can be assigned to the  Fn button 
(Custom Setting f4,...