Nikon D90 User Manual
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Q&A Index ................................................................................................................................... iv
For Your Safety ........................................................................................................................ xiv
Notices........................................................................................................................................ xvi
Introduction
1
Overview....................................................................................................................................... 2
Getting to Know the Camera................................................................................................. 3
The Camera Body ......................................................................................................................3
The Mode Dial.............................................................................................................................6
The Control Panel......................................................................................................................7
The Viewfinder............................................................................................................................9
The Shooting Information Display ................................................................................... 10
The Command Dials .............................................................................................................. 13
Attaching the AN-DC1 Camera Strap.............................................................................. 17
The BM-10 Monitor Cover ................................................................................................... 17
The DK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup............................................................................... 17
Camera Menus..........................................................................................................................18
Using Camera Menus ............................................................................................................ 19
Help ............................................................................................................................................. 21
First Steps ...................................................................................................................................22
Charge the Battery ................................................................................................................. 22
Insert the Battery .................................................................................................................... 23
Attach a Lens............................................................................................................................ 25
Basic Setup................................................................................................................................ 27
Inserting Memory Cards....................................................................................................... 29
Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...................................................................................................... 32
Basic Photography and Playback
33
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (
i and j Modes)...................................................34
Step 1: Turn the Camera On................................................................................................ 34
Step 2: Choose Shooting and Focus Modes ................................................................. 36
Step 3: Check Camera Settings.......................................................................................... 36
Step 4: Frame the Photograph .......................................................................................... 37
Step 5: Focus ............................................................................................................................ 38
Step 6: Shoot ............................................................................................................................ 39
Creative Photography (Scene Modes) .............................................................................41
k Portrait .............................................................................................................................. 41
l Landscape........................................................................................................................ 41
n Close Up ........................................................................................................................... 42
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