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3Frame the photograph.
4Take the photograph.
Self-timer mode: Press the shutter-release 
button halfway to focus, and then press the 
button the rest of the way down to start the 
self-timer (note that the timer will not star t if the camera is unable to focus or in 
other situations in which the shutter can not be released).
 The self-timer lamp 
will start to blink.
 Two seconds before the photogra ph is taken, the self-timer 
lamp will stop blinking.
 The shutter will be released ten seconds after the timer 
starts.
Remote control mode : From a distance of 5 m 
(16 ft.) or less, aim the transmitter on the 
ML-L3 at either of the infrared receivers on 
the camera ( 03, 5) and press the ML-L3 
shutter-release button.
 In delayed remote 
mode , the self-timer lamp will light for about 
two seconds before the shutter is released.
 In quick-response remote mode , the 
self-timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released.
 In remote mirror-
up mode , pressing the ML-L3 shutter-release  button once raises the mirror; the 
shutter will be released and the self-timer lamp will flash after 30 s or when the 
button is pressed a second time.
To cancel shooting, select another release mode.
ACover the Viewfinder
When taking photos without your eye to 
the viewfinder, remove the DK-21 rubber 
eyecup ( q) and insert the supplied DK-5 
eyepiece cap as shown ( w).
 This 
prevents light entering via the 
viewfinder interfering with exposure.
 
Hold the camera firmly when removing 
the rubber eyecup.
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DBefore Using the Remote Control
Before using the remote control for the first t ime, remove the clear plastic battery-insulator 
sheet.
DUsing the Built-in Flash 
Before taking a photograph with the flash in  P,  S,  A , M , or  0 modes, press the  Mbutton to raise 
the flash and wait for the  M indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder ( 0143).
 Shooting will 
be interrupted if the flash is ra ised while remote control mode is in effect or after the self-
timer has started.
 If the flash is required, the camera will only respond to the ML-L3 shutter-
release button once the flash has charged.
 In auto or scene modes in which the flash pops 
up automatically, the flash will be gin charging when remote mode is selec ted; once the flash 
is charged, it will automatically pop up and fire when required.
 Note that only one 
photograph will be taken when the flash fi res, regardless of the number of exposures 
selected for Custom Setting c3 ( Self-timer; 0 214).
In flash modes that support red-eye reduction, the red-eye reduction lamp will light for 
about one second before the shutter is released.
 In delayed remote mode, the self-timer 
lamp will light for two seconds, followed by the red-eye reduction lamp which light for one 
second before the shutter is released.
AFocusing in Remote Control Mode
The camera will not adjust focus in remote  mirror-up mode or when continuous-servo 
autofocus is selected; note however that if any autofocus mode is selected, you can focus by 
pressing the camera shutter-release button ha lfway before shooting (pressing the button all 
the way down will not release the shutter).
 If auto- or single-servo autofocus is selected or 
the camera is in live view in delayed or quick-response remote mode, the camera will 
automatically adjust focu s before shooting; if the camera is  unable to focus in viewfinder 
photography, it will return to stand-by without releasing the shutter.
ARemote Mirror-up Mode
Metering is not performed in remote mirror-up mode.
 Photos can not be framed in the 
viewfinder while the mirror is raised.
AA
In self-timer mode, a shutter speed of  A is equivalent to approximately ¼ s.
ASee Also
For information on choosing the duration of th e self-timer, the number of shots taken, and 
the interval between shots, see Custom Setting c3 ( Self-timer; 0 214).
 For information on 
choosing the length of time the camera will remain in stand-by mode waiting for a signal 
from the remote control, see Custom Setting c5 ( Remote on duration; 0 215).
 For 
information on controlling the beeps that soun d when the self-timer and remote control are 
used, see Custom Setting d1 ( Beep; 0 215). 
						

							
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Mirror up Mode
Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the 
mirror is raised.  Use of a tripod is recommended.
1Select mirror up mode.
Press the release mode dial lock release and 
rotate the release mode dial to M
UP.
2Raise the mirror.
Frame the picture, focus, and then press the 
shutter-release button the rest of the way down 
to raise the mirror.
3Ta k e  a  p i c t u r e.
Press the shutter-release button all the way 
down again to take a picture.  To prevent 
blurring caused by camera movement, press the 
shutter-release button smoothly, or use an optional remote cord ( 0281). The 
mirror lowers when shooting ends.
DMirror Up
While the mirror is raised, photos can not be  framed in the viewfinder and autofocus 
and metering will not be performed.
AMirror up Mode
A picture will be taken automatically if no operations are performed for about 30 s after the 
mirror is raised.
ASee Also
For information on using the optional ML-L3 re mote control for mirror-up photography, see 
page 80.
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Image Recording Options
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, meanin g that fewer such images can be stored 
on the memory card ( 0320).
Image Quality
Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality).
Image Quality and Size
OptionFile typeDescription
NEF (RAW ) NEF Raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory card.
 
Settings such as white balance and contrast can be adjusted on a 
computer after shooting.
JPEG fine
JPEGRecord JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1:4 (fine 
quality).
*
JPEG normal
Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1:8 (normal 
quality).*
JPEG basicRecord JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1:16 (basic 
quality).*
NEF (RAW )+
JPEG fine
NEF/
JPEG Two images are recorded, one NEF (RAW ) image and one fine-quality 
JPEG image.
NEF (RAW )+
JPEG normal Two images are recorded, one NEF (RAW ) image and one normal-
quality JPEG image.
NEF (RAW )+ JPEG basic Two images are recorded, one NEF (RAW ) image and one basic-quality 
JPEG image.
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Image quality is set by pressing the QUAL button and 
rotating the main command dial until the desired 
setting is displayed in the control panel.
AThe Shooting Menu
Image quality can also be 
adjusted using the  Image 
quality  option in the shooting 
menu ( 0202).
QUAL  button Main command dial
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The following options can be accessed from the shooting menu. Press the G 
button to display the menus, high light the desired option and press  2.
❚❚ JPEG Compression
Choose the type of compression for JPEG images.
❚❚NEF (RAW) Recording > Type
Choose the type of compression for NEF (RAW ) images.
❚❚NEF (RAW) Recording > NEF (RAW) Bit Depth
Choose a bit depth for NEF (RAW ) images.
OptionDescription
O Size priority
Images are compressed to produce relatively uniform file size.
P Optimal quality Optimal image quality.
 File size varies with scene recorded.
OptionDescription
N Lossless 
compressed NEF images are compressed using a reversible algorithm, reducing 
file size by about 20–40% with no effect on image quality.
O Compressed NEF images are compressed using a non-reversible algorithm, 
reducing file size by about 40–55% with almost no effect on image 
quality.
OptionDescription
q 12-bit NEF (RAW ) images are recorded at a bit-depth of 12 bits.
r 14-bit NEF (RAW ) images are recorded at a bit-depth of 14 bits, producing 
larger files but increasing the color data recorded.
ANEF (RAW) Images
NEF (RAW ) images can be viewed on the camera or using software such as Capture NX 2 
(available separately;  0281) or ViewNX 2 (available on the supplied ViewNX 2 CD).
 JPEG 
copies of NEF (RAW ) images can be created using the  NEF (RAW) processing option in the 
retouch menu ( 0258).
 Note that the option selected for image size does not affect the size 
of NEF (RAW ) images.
ANEF+JPEG 
When photographs taken at settings of NEF (R AW ) + JPEG are viewed on the camera with 
only one memory card inserted, only the JPEG image will be displayed.
 If both copies are 
recorded to the same memory card, both copies will be erased when the photo is deleted.
 If 
the JPEG copy is recorded to a separate memory card using the  Role played by card in 
Slot 2 > RAW Slot 1—JPEG Slot 2  option, deleting the JPEG copy will not delete the NEF 
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Image Size
Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from the following options:
Image size is set by pressing the  QUAL button and 
rotating the sub-command dial until the desired 
setting is displayed in the control panel.
Image sizeSize (pixels)Print size (cm/in.)*
#  Large
4,928 × 3,264 41.7 × 27.6/16.4 × 10.9
$  Medium
3,696× 2,448 31.3 × 20.7/12.3 × 8.2
%  Small
2,464 × 1,632 20.9 × 13.8/8.2 × 5.4
* Approximate size when printed at 300 dpi.
 Print size in inches equals image size in pixels 
divided by printer resolution in  dots  per  inch (dpi; 1 inch = approximately 2.54 cm).
AThe Shooting Menu
Image size can also be adjusted 
using the  Image size  option in 
the shooting menu ( 0202).
QUAL  button Sub-command dial
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Using Two Memory Cards
When two memory cards are inserted in the camera, you can use the Role played by 
card in Slot 2  item in the shooting menu to choose  the role played by the card in Slot 
2.
 Choose from  Overflow (the card in Slot 2 is used only when the card in Slot 1 is 
full),  Backup  (each picture is recorded twice, once to the card in Slot 1 and again to 
the card in Slot 2), and  RAW Slot 1—JPEG Slot 2  (as for Backup , except that the NEF/
RAW copies of photos recorded at settings of NEF/RAW + JPEG are recorded only to 
the card in Slot 1 and the JPEG copies only to the card in Slot 2).
A“Backup” and “RAW Slot 1—JPEG Slot 2”
The camera shows the number of exposures remaining on the card with the least amount of 
memory.
 Shutter release will be disabled  when either card is full.
ARecording Movies
When two memory cards are inserted in the camera, the slot used to record movies can be 
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