Nikon D3300 User manual

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User's Manual
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For a complete guide to using your camera, see the Reference
Manual (lii iv). To get the most from your camera, please be sure
to read this User's Manual thoroughly and keep it where it will be
read
by all who use the product.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following
symbols and conventions are used:
Menu items, options, and messages displayed in
the camera monitor are
shown in bold.
Camera Settings
The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
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~ For Your Safety
Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions
in
1/For Your Safety" (O viii-xi).

Confirm
that
the
package contains
the
following items:
D 03300camera
D DK-25 rubber eyecup
D
BF-
7
8 bodycap
D
EN-EL
7
4a rechargeable Li-ion battery
(with
terminal
cover)
D MH-24 batterycharger
(plug
adapter
supplied
in
countries
or
regions
where
required;
shape
depends
on
country
of
sale)
0
AN-DC3
strap 0
ViewNX
2
CD-ROM
D
UC-E7
7
USB
cable D
User's
Manual(this booklet)
D
EG-CP74
audio/video cable D Warranty
Purchasers
of
the
lens kit
option
should confirm
that
the
package also includes a lens.
Memory
cards aresoldseparately
(OJ
95).
Cameras purchased in Japan display menus and
messages in English and Japanese only;
other
languages are
not
supported.
We
apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

ii
Follow
these
steps for a quick start with
the
03300.
1 Attach
the
camera
strap
{OJ
11
).
Attach
the
strap as shown. Repeat for
the
second eyelet.
2 Charge
the
battery
{OJ
11
).
3 Insert
the
battery
and
memory
card
{OJ
12).
4 Attach a lens
{OJ
13).

STurn
the
camera
on
(
!Il
14).
6
Choose
alanguage
and
set
the
camera
clock (!IJ 15).
7 Frame
the
photograph
(
CD
24).
8
Press
the
shutter-release
button
halfway
(
!Il
24).
9
Shoot
(
OJ
25).
iii

IV
TheReference
Manual
For more information
on
using
your
Nikon camera, download a
pdf
copy
of
the
camera Reference
Manual
from
the
website listed
below
.TheReference
Manual
can beviewed using AdobeReader
or
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0
or
later.
1 On yourcomputer, launch a
web
browser and open
the
following site:
http
://
nikonimglib.com/manual/
2 Choose a languageand
download
the
Reference
Manual
.
3 Double-click
the
downloaded file.

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Introduction
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Getting
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''Point-and-Shoot"
Modes
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Framing Photos
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Framing Photos
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Guide
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Matching
Settings
to
the
Subjed
or
Situation
(SceneMode)
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Portrait
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Portrait
Special Effects
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Pop
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Photo
Illustration
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HDR
Painting
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Options
Available
in
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Mode
P
(Programmed
Auto)
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Mode
S
(Shutter-Priority
Auto)
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(Aperture-Priority
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Exposure
Compensation
(P,
S,
A,
M,
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Menu
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ViewNX2
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Installing
ViewNX
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Using
ViewNX
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Copy Pictures
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Technical
Notes
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Compatible
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Other
Accessories.......................................................................
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Approved
Memory
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Cleaning
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Caring
for
the
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and
Battery:
Cautions
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Caring
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Caring
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ErrorMessages......•........•..•.............................•......................... 102
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Battery
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VII

VIII
To
prevent
damage
to
your
Nikon
product
or
injury
to
yourself
or
to
others,
read
the
following
s
afety
precautions
in
their
entirety
before
using
this
equipment.
Keep
these
safety
instructions
where
all
those
who
use
the
product
will
read
them
.
The consequences
that
could
result
from
failure
to
obs
,
erve
the
precautions
listed
in
this
section are
indicated
by
the
following
symbol:
J.\ This
icon
markswarnings. To
prevent
possible
injury
, read all
~
warnings
before
using
this
Nikon
product.
II
WARNINGS
Lt.
Keep
the
sun
out
of
the
frame
Keep
the sun well
out
of
theframe
when shooting backlit subjects.
Sunlightfocused into
the
camera
when
the
sun
is
in
or
close
to
the
frame could
cause
afire.
&
Do
not
look
at
the
sun
through
the
viewfinder
Viewing
the
sun
or otherstrong
light
source through
the
viewfinder could
cause
permanentvisual impairment.
&
Using
the
viewfinder
diopter
adjustment
control
When operating the viewfinder
diopteradjustmentcontrol
with
your
eye
to
the
viewfinder, care should be
taken
not
to
put
yourfinger in your
eye accidentally.
Lt.
Tum
off
immediately
in
the
event
of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or
an
unusual smell comingfrom the
equipment
or
AC
adapter (available
separately
},
unplugthe
AC
adapter
and remove
the
batteryimmediately,
taking care
to
avoid burns.
Continued operation could result in
injury. After removing the battery,
take
the
equipment
to
a Nikon-
authorized service center
for
inspection.
Lt.
Do
not
use
in
the
presence
of
flammable
gas
Do
not
use
electronic equipmentin
the presence
of
flammable
gas
,as
thi
scould result in explosion
or
fire.
Lt.
Keep
out
of
reach
of
children
Failure
to
observethis precaution
could result in injury. In addition,
notethatsmall parts constitute a
choking hazard. Should achild
swallowany
part
of
this equipment,
consultaphysician immediately.

&
Do
not
disassemble
Touching
the product
's
internal parts
could result
in
injury.
In
the event
of
malfunction,the product
sho
uld
be
repaired only
by
aqualified
technician.
Should
the productbreak
open
as
the result
of
afall orother
accident,
remove
the batteryand/or
AC
adapter
and
then taketheproduct
toaNikon-authorized
service
center
for inspection.
6
Do
not
place
the
strap
around
the
neck
of
an
infant
or
child
Placing
the
camera
strap
around the
neck
of
an
infantorchild could result
in strangulation.
&
Do
not
remain
in
contact
with
the
camera,
battery,
or
charger
for
extended
periods
while
the
devices
are
on
or
in
use
Parts
of
the
device
become
hot.
Leaving
the d
ev
ice
in directcontact
withthe
skin
forextended periods
may
re
sult
in
low-temperature
burns.
&
Do
not
leave
the
product
where
it
will
be
exposed
to
extremely
high
temperatures,
such
as
in
an
enclosed
automobile
or
in
direct
sunlight
Failure
to
ob
se
rve
this precaution
could
cause
damage or
fire.
~
Do
not
aim
a
flash
at
the
operator
of
a
motor
vehide
Failure
to
observe
this precaution
co
uld result
in
acc
ident
s.
6
Observe
caution
when
using
the
flash
•
Using
the
camera
withthe
flash
in
clos
econtact with the
sk
in
orother
objects
cou
ld
ca
u
se
burns.
•
Using
the
flash
close
tothe
subject's
eyes
cou
ld
ca
u
se
temporaryvi
sual
impairment.
The
flash
should be
no
le
ss
than
one
meter
(3
ft
4
in.)
from
the subject. Particular
care
should
be
observed when photographing
infants.
6
Avoid
contact
with
liquid
crystal
Should
the monitorbreak,
ca
re
should
be
taken
toavoidinjury
due
to
broken
glass
and
topreventtheliquid
crystalfrom themonitortouchingthe
sk
in
orenter
in
gthe
eyes
ormouth.
~
Do
not
carry
tripods
with
a
lens
or
camera
attached
You
cou
ld
trip or
accidenta
lly strike
others,
resulting
in
injury.
ix

X
~Observe
proper
precautions
when
handling
batteries
Batteries
may
leak
orexplode
if
improperly
handled.
Observe
the
following precautionswhen handling
batteries for
use
in
this product:
•
Use
only batteries approved for
use
in
this equipment.
•
Do
notshort
or
disassemble
the
battery.
•
Be
sure
the product
is
off
before
replacing the battery.
If
you
are
using
an
AC
adapter,
be
sure
it
is
unplugged.
•
Do
notattemptto insertthebattery
upside
down
or
backwards.
•
Do
not
expose
the batteryto flame
orto
excessive
heat.
•
Do
not
immerse
in
or
expose
to
water.
•
Replace
theterminal
cover
when
transporting the battery.
Do
not
transport or
store
the batterywith
metal
objects
such
as
necklaces
or
hairpins.
•
Batteries
are
prone
to
leakage
when
fully
discharged.
To
avoid
damage
to the product,
be
sure
to
remove
the battery
when
no
charge
remains.
•
When
the battery
is
not
in
use,
attach theterminal
cover
and
store
in
a
cool,
dry
place.
•
The
battery
may
be
hot
immediately after
use
or
when the
product
has
been
used
on
battery
powerfor
an
extended
period.
Before
removing the batteryturn
the
camera
off
and
allowthebattery
to
cool.
• Discontinue
use
immediately
should
you
notice
any
changes
in
the battery,
such
as
discoloration
or
deformation.
~Observe
proper
precautions
when
handling
the
charger
•
Keep
dry.
Failure
to
observe
this
precaution could
result
in
injuryor
product malfunction
due
tofire or
electric
shock
.
•
Do
notshortthe
charger
terminals.
Failure
to
observe
this precaution
could
result
in
overheating
and
damage
tothe
charger.
•
Dust
on
or
near
the metal
parts
of
the plug should
be
removed
with a
dry cloth. Continued
use
could
result
in
fire.
•
Do
not
go
near
the
charger
during
thunderstorms.
Failure
to
observe
this precaution
could
result
in
electric
shock
.
•
Do
not handle the plug or
charger
with wet
hands.
Failure
to
observe
this precaution
could
result
in
injury
orproductmalfunction
due
tofire
or
electric
shock.
•
Do
not
use
with travel
converters
or
adapters
designed
to convert from
one
voltage to another
or
with
DC
-
to-AC
inverters.
Failure
to
observe
this precaution could
damage
the
product
or
cause
overheating orfire.

Lb.
Use
appropriate
cables
When
connecting
cables
to the input
and
output
jacks,
use
onlythe
cables
provided
or
sold
by
Nikon
forthe
purposetomaintaincompliancewith
product regulations.
~CO-ROMs
CO-ROMs
containing software or
manuals
should
not
be
played
back
on
audio
CD
equipment.
Playing
CO
-
ROMs
on
an
audio
CD
player could
cause
hearing
loss
or
damage
the
equipment.
it
Follow
the
directions
of
airline
and
hospital
personnel
This
camera
transmits radio
frequencies
that could interfere with
medical
equipment oraircraft
navigation.
Disable
the
wireless
networkfeature
and
remove
all
wireless
accessories
from the
camera
before boarding
an
aircraft,
and
turn
the
camera
offduringtake off
and
landing.
In
medical facilities, follow
staffinstructions regarding the
use
of
wireless
devices.
XI

xii
• No part of the manuals included
with this product may be
reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored ina retrieval
system,
or translated into any
languageinanyform,
by anymeans,
without Nikon's prior written
permission.
• Nikon reserves
the right to change
the specifications of the hardware
and software described in these
manuals at any time and without
priornotice.
Notice for Customersin Canada
CAN ICES-3 BI NMB-3 B
Notices for Customers in Europe
• Nikon will not be held liableforany
damages resulting from the use of
this product.
• Whileevery
effort has been made to
ensure that the information inthese
manuals
is accurate and complete,
we would appreciate it were you to
bring anyerrors or omissions to the
attention of the Nikon
representative in your area (address
provided separately).
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATIERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATIERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS .
This symbol indicates that
electrical and electronic
equipment is to be
collected separately.
The following apply
only -
to users in European countries:
• This
product is designated for
separate collection atan
appropriatecollectionpoint. Do
not
dispose of as household waste.
• Separate collection and recycling
helps conserve natural resources
andpreventnegativeconsequences
for human health and
the
environment that might result from
incorrect disposal.
• For moreinformation,contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge
of waste management.
Thissymbolon
the battery
indicates
that the battery
is to becollected
separately.
The following apply
only to users in
European countries:
• All batteries,
whether marked with
this symbol or not,are designated
for separate collection at an
appropriatecollectionpoint. Do
not
dispose of as household waste.
• For moreinformation,contact
the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.

Norlces for Customers in the U.S.A.
The Battery Charger
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., usean attachment plug adapter
of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit
is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found
to comply with the limitsfora
Class Bdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart 15
of the FCC rules. These limits are
Nikon
03300
designed to providereasonable CAUTIONS
protectionagainst harmful interference
in aresidential installation. This
equipmentgenerates,
uses ,and can
radiate radiofrequency energyand,
if
not installed and used inaccordance
with theinstructions,maycauseharmful
interference
to radio communications.
However,there
is no guarantee that
interferencewill not occurinaparticular
installation. Ifthisequipmentdoes
cause harmful interference to radio or
televisionreception, which
can be
determined byturningtheequipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correctthe interference by one or
more
of th efollowing measure s:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase
the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment into an
outlet on acircuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult
the dealer or anexperienced
radio/television technician
for help.
Modifications
The FCC requires the user be notified
that any changes or modifications
made to this device that are not
expresslyapproved by Nikon
Corporation may void the user's
authority to operate the equipment .
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or
provided by Nikon for your
equipment . Using other interface
cables
may exceed the limits of Class
BPart 15
of the FCC rules.
Notice for Customers in the State of California
WARNING :Handling the cord on this
product may expose you to lead, a
chemical
known to the State of
California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road,
Melville,
New York 11747-3064, U.S .A.
Tel.:631-547-
4200
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XIV
NoticeConcerningProhibition
of
Copying orReproduction
Note
that
simply
being
in
possession
of
material
that
has been
digitally
copied
or
reproduced
by
means
of
a scanner,
digital
camera,
or
other
device
may
be
punishable
by
law.
•
Items
prohibited
by
law
from
being
copied
or
reproduced
Do
not
copy
or
reproduce paper
money
,coins, securities, government
bonds,
or
lo
cal governmentbonds,
even
if
such copies
or
reproductions
are stamped"Sample:'
The
copying
or
reproduction
of
paper money, coins,
or
securities
which
are circulated
in
a foreign
country
is
prohibited.
Unless
the
prior
permission
of
the
government
has been obtained,
the
copying
or
reproduction
of
unused
postagestamps
or
post
cards issued
by
the
government
is
prohibited.
The
copying
or
reproduction
of
stamps issued
by
the
government
and
of
certified
documents
stipulated
by
law
is
prohibited.
•
Cautions
on
certain
copies
and
reproductions
The
government
has issued cautions
on
copies
or
reproductions
of
sec
uritiesissued
by
private
companies
(shares,
bills,checks,
gift
certificates,etc.), commuter
passes,
or
coupon
tickets, except
when
a
minimum
of
necessary
copies are
to
beprovided
for
business use
by
a
company.
Also,
do
not
copy
or
reproduce passports issued
by
the
government,licen
ses
issued
by
public
agenciesandprivategroups,
10
cards,
andtickets, such
as
passes
and meal
coupons.
•
Comply
with
copyright
notices
Thecopying
or
reproduction
of
copyrighted creativeworkssuch
as
books, music, paintings,woodcuts,
prints, maps,drawings, movies, and
photographs
is
governed
by
national
and international copyrightlaws. Do
not
usethis
product
for
the
purpose
of
makingillegal copies
or
to
infringe
copyrightlaws.

Disposing
of
Data
Storage
Devices
Please
note
that
deleting images
or
formatting
memory
cards
or
other
data
storage devices does
not
completelyerase
the
original image data. Deleted
files can sometimes
be
recovered
from
discarded storagedevices using
commerciallyavailable software, potentiallyresulting
in
the
malicious use
of
personal image data. Ensuring
the
privacy
of
such data
is
the
user's
responsibility.
Before discarding adata storagedevice
or
transferring ownership
to
another
person, erase all data using commercial deletion software,
or
format
the
deviceand
then
completely refill
it
with
images containing
no
private
information (forexample, pictures
of
empty
sky).
Be
sure
to
also replace any
pictures selected
for
preset manual. Care should be taken
to
avoid
injury
when
physicallydestroying data storage devices.
AVC
Patent
Portfolio
License
THIS
PRODUCT
IS
LICENSED
UNDER
THE
AVC
PATENT
PORTFOLIO
LICENSE
FOR
THE
PERSONAL
AND
NON-COMMERCIAL
USE
OF
A
CONSUMER
TO
(i)
ENCODE
VIDEO
IN
COMPLIANCE
WITH
THE
AVC
STANDARD
("AVC
VIDEO")
AND/OR
(ii)
DECODE
AVC
VIDEO
THAT
WAS
ENCODED
BY
A
CONSUMER
ENGAGED
IN
A
PERSONAL
AND
NON-COMMERCIAL
ACTIVITY
AND/OR
WAS
OBTAINED
FROM
A
VIDEO
PROVIDER
LICENSED
TO
PROVIDE
AVC
VIDEO.
NO
LICENSE
IS
GRANTED
OR
SHALL
BE
IMPLIED
FOR
ANY
OTHER
USE
.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
MAY
BE
OBTAINED
FROM
MPEG
LA,
l.L.C.
SEE
http
://
www.mpegla.com
Use
Only
Nikon
Brand
ElectronicAccessories
Nikon cameras are designed
to
the
higheststandards and includecomplex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronicaccessories (including
chargers, batteries,
AC
adapters, and flash accessories) certified
by
Nikon
specifically
for
use
with
this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven
to
operate
within
the
operational and safety requirements
of
this electronic
circuitry.
The use
of
non
-Nikonelectronicaccessories could damage
the
camera and may
void
your
Nikon warranty. The use
of
third
-
party
rechargeable
Li
-ion batteries
not
bearing
the
Nikon holographic
seal
shown
at
right
could interfere
with
normal operation
of
the
camera
or
result
in
the
batteriesoverheating,
igniting,rupturing,
or
leaking.
For more information
about
Nikon brand accessories, contacta local
authorized Nikon dealer.
XV

XVI
~ Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories
OnlyNikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use
with your Nikon digital camera areengineered and proven to operate
within its operational and safety requirements. THE usE OF NON - NIKON
ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON
WARRANTY.
II Before Taking Important Pictures
Beforetaking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or
beforetaking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the
camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for
damages or lostprofits that may result from product malfunction.
B Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing
product supportand education, continually-updated information is
available on -line at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S . A.: http ://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http : //www .europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East :http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visitthese sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information,
tips,answers
to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice
on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may
be
available from the Nikonrepresentativein yourarea. See the following
URL for contact information:http://imaging.nikon.com/

Introduction
Take
afew moments
to
familiarize yourself
with
camera controls
and displays.
You
mayfind
it
helpful
to
bookmarkthis section
and refer
to
it
as
you read
through
the
rest
of
the manual.
The Camera Body
IJMovie-record
button
...................
371JCommand
dial
IJPower
switch
..................................
14IJMode
dial
...........................................
4
IJ
Shutter-release button
..........
24,
25
IJ
~:~;o-n
button
...............................
77
IJ121@
button
.............................
71,
73
Accessory
shoe
(for optional
flash
IJm
(information) button
.................
8 units)
•E
1 f Infrared
receiver
for
ML-L3
remote
..
ye
ets
or
camera
strap
..............
11
IJspeaker
control
(rear)
.................................
93
Focal
plane mark
(-e-)
~
The
Speaker
Do
not
place
the
speaker in close proximity
to
magnetic devices.
Failure
to
observe this precaution could affect
the
data recorded on
the
magnetic devices.
1

2
24-----J
25--
16
AF-assist
illuminator
mcPU
contacts
·~-27
~-28
I>=~
--"--:---29
~-30
Self-timer lamp
BJ
Mirror
Red-eye
reduction lamp m
Lens
mount
.....................................
13
mBuilt-in
flash
....................................
29
m
Body
cap
ICI
~/Bit
button
..................................
6B
Accessory
terminal.
.......................
94
mMicrophone
···································
39
Connector for external
IJConnector cover microphone
...................................
94
m
Fn
button
........................................
.??
IJ
USB
and
ANconnector
...............
85
m
Mounting mark
..............................
13
EiJ
HOM
Imini-pin connector
Lens
release
button
.......................
21
Infrared receiver for
ML-L3
remote
control (front)
................................
93