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Mode M (Manual)
In mode M, you control both shu tter speed and aperture. To take photographs in 
mode  M:
1Rotate the mode dial to  M.
2Choose aperture and shutter speed.
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 1/8,000s, or the shutter can be held 
open indefinitely for a long time-exposure ( A, 0 73).
 Aperture can be set 
to values between the minimum and maximum for the lens.
 Use the exposure 
indicators to check exposure.
3Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
Shutter speed Aperture
Main command dial Sub-command dial
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ADepth-of-Field Preview
To preview the effects of aperture, press and hold the 
depth-of-field preview button.
 The lens will be 
stopped down to the aperture value selected by the 
camera (modes  P and  S) or the value chosen by the user 
(modes  A and  M), allowing depth of field to be 
previewed in the viewfinder.
ACustom Setting e4—Modeling Flash
This setting controls whether the built-in fl ash and optional flash units that support the 
Creative Lighting System (CLS; see page 276) will emit a modeling flash when the depth-of-
field preview button is pressed.
 See page 228 for more information.
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.
AThe Exposure Indicator
If a shutter speed other than “bulb” or “time ” is selected, the exposure indicator in the 
viewfinder shows whether the photograph wo uld be under- or over-exposed at current 
settings (if  Lo or  Hi is displayed, the indicators show the amount of under- or over-exposure).
 
Depending on the option chosen for Custom Setting b2 ( EV steps for exposure cntrl., 
0 211), the amount of under- or over-e xposure is shown in increments of 1/3EV or 1/2EV (the 
illustrations below show the display in the viewfinder when  1/3 step is selected for Custom 
Setting b2). If the limits of the exposure mete ring system are exceeded, the displays will 
flash.
Optimal exposureUnderexposed by 1/3EVOverexposed by over 2 EV
AReverse Indicators
If  ( V) is selected for Custom Setting f9 ( Reverse indicators, 0 234), the 
exposure indicators in the viewfinder and information display are displayed with positive 
values on the left and negative values on the right.
 Select  ( W) to display 
negative values on the left an d positive values on the right.
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❚❚Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)
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 MC-DC2 remote cord ( 0281).
• Time ( %): Requires an optional ML-L3 remote control ( 0281).
 Start the exposure 
by pressing the ML-L3 shutter-release button.
 The shutter remains open for thirty 
minutes or until the button is pressed a second time.
1Ready the camera.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface. To avoid loss 
of power during the exposure, use a fully charged EN-EL15 battery or an 
optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5B power connector.
 Note that noise 
(randomly-spaced bright pixels or fog) may occur in long exposures; before 
shooting, choose  On for  Long exp. NR  in the shooting menu ( 0205).
2Rotate the mode dial to  M.
3Choose a shutter speed.
While the exposure meters are on, rotate the 
main command dial to choose a shutter 
speed of  A.
 For a shutter speed of 
“time” ( %), select remote mode ( 080) after 
choosing the shutter speed.
35 s exposure 
at aperture 
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4Open the shutter.
Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or optional 
MC-DC2 remote cord all the way down.
 Keep the shutter-release button 
pressed until the exposure is complete.
Time : Press the ML-L3 shutter-release button  all the way down to start shooting.
5Close the shutter.
Bulb: Take your finger off the shutter-release button.
Time : Press the ML-L3 shutter-release button all the way down.
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User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes
Assign frequently-used settings to the U1 and  U2 positions on the mode dial.
Saving User Settings
1Select a mode.
Rotate the mode dial to the desired mode.
2Adjust settings.
Make the desired adjustments  to flexible program (mode P), shutter speed 
(modes  S and  M), aperture (modes  A and  M), exposure and flash compensation, 
flash mode, focus point, metering,  AF and AF-area modes (viewfinder 
photography only), bracketing, and settings in the shooting ( 0202) and 
Custom Settings ( 0206) menus (note that the camera will not store the 
options selected for  Storage folder, File naming , Manage Picture Control , 
Multiple exposure , or Interval timer shooting ).
3Select Save user settings .
Press the G button to display the menus. 
Highlight  Save user settings  in the setup 
menu and press  2.
4Select  U1 or  U2.
Highlight  U1 or  U2 and press  2.
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5Save user settings.
Highlight Save settings  and press J to 
assign the settings selected in Steps 1 and 2 
to the mode dial position selected in Step 4.
Recalling User Settings
Simply rotate the mode dial to  U1 to recall the 
settings assigned to  U1, or to  U2 to recall the 
settings assigned to  U2.
Resetting User Settings
To reset settings for  U1 or  U2 to default values:
1Select  Reset user settings .
Press the G button to display the menus. 
Highlight  Reset user settings  in the setup 
menu and press  2.
2Select  U1 or  U2.
Highlight  U1 or  U2 and press  2.
3Reset user settings.
Highlight  Reset and press  J.
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Release Mode
To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial 
lock release and turn the release mode dial to the 
desired setting.
Choosing a Release Mode
ModeDescription
SSingle frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed.
CL
Continuous low speed : While shutter-release button is held down, camera records 1–5 
frames per second.1 Frame rate can be chosen using Custom Setting d6 ( CL mode 
shooting speed , 0 217).
CHContinuous high speed : While shutter-release button is held down, camera records up to 6 
frames per second.2
J
Quiet shutter-release : As for single frame, except that mirror does not click back into place 
while shutter-release button is fully pressed, allowing user to control timing of click 
made by mirror, which is also quieter than in single frame mode.
 In addition, beep 
does not sound regardless of setting  selected for Custom Setting d1 (Beep; 0 215).
ESelf-timer : Use self-timer for self-portraits or to  reduce blurring caused by camera shake 
( 0 80).
4Remote control : Shutter is controlled using shutter-release button on optional ML-L3 
remote control ( 080).
MUP
Mirror up : Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in telephoto or close-up 
photography or in other situations in whic h the slightest camera movement can result 
in blurred photographs ( 083).
1 Average frame rate with an EN-EL15 battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority  auto exposure, a shutter speed of 
1/250s or faster, remaining settings other than Custom 
Setting d6 at default values, and me mory remaining in memory buffer.
2 Average frame rate with an EN-EL15 battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority  auto exposure, a shutter speed of 
1/250s or faster, other settings at default values, and 
memory remaining in memory buffer.
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Continuous Mode (CH/CL)
To take pictures in  CH (continuous high speed) and  CL (continuous low speed) modes:
1Select CH or CL mode.
Press the release mode dial lock release and turn 
the release mode dial to  C
H or CL.
2Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
While the shutter-release  button is pressed all 
the way down, pictures will be taken at about 
6 fps in continuous high speed mode, or at the 
frame rate selected for Custom Setting d6 ( CL mode shooting speed, 0 217) in 
continuous low speed mode.
 Frame rates may slow when the battery is low or 
vibration reduction or auto ISO sensitivity control ( 0103) is on.
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AThe 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.
 Up to 100 photographs 
can be taken in succession; note, however, that frame rate will drop when the buffer is full.
While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the access lamp next to the 
memory card slot will light.
 Depending on shooting conditions and memory card 
performance, recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes.
 Do not remove the 
memory card or remove or disconnect the po wer source until the access lamp has gone out .
 If 
the camera is switched off while data remain in  the buffer, the power will not turn off until all 
images in the buffer have been recorded.
 If the battery is exhausted while images remain in 
the buffer, the shutter release will be disabl ed and the images transferred to the memory 
card.
ABuffer Size
The approximate number of images that can be stored in the 
memory buffer at current settings is shown in the exposure-
count displays in the viewfinder and control panel while the 
shutter-release button is pressed.
 The illustration at right 
shows the display when space remains in the buffer for about 
28 pictures.
ASee Also
For information on choosing the maximum number  of photographs that can be taken in a 
single burst, see Custom Setting d7 ( Max.
 continuous release, 0 217). For information on 
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Self-Timer and Remote Modes 
The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0281) can be used to reduce 
camera shake or for self-portraits.
1Mount the camera on a tripod.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place th e camera on a stable, level surface. 
2Select a release mode.
Press the release mode dial lock release and 
rotate the release-mode dial to E (self-timer) 
or  4 (remote) mode.
In remote mode, the timing of the shutter 
release can be selected using the  Remote 
control mode  option in the shooting menu.
 
After pressing the  G button to display the 
menus, highlight  Remote control mode  in 
the shooting menu and press  2 to display 
the following options.
 Press the selector up 
or down to highlight an option and press  J.
OptionDescription 
% Delayed remote Shutter is released 2 s after ML-L3 shutter-release button is 
pressed.
$ Quick-response 
remote Shutter is released when ML-L3 shutter-release button is 
pressed.
& Remote 
mirror-up Press ML-L3 shutter-release button once to raise mirror, again to 
release shutter and take photograph. Prevents blur caused by 
camera moving when mirror is raised.
Release mode dial
G
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