Nikon Camera D3300 Reference Manual

							
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5
Measure white balance.
Before the indicators stop flashing, 
frame the reference object so that it 
fills the viewfinder and press the 
shutter-release button all the way down.
 No photograph will 
be recorded; white balance can be measured accurately even 
when the camera is not in focus.
6
Check the results.
If the camera was able to measure a 
value for white balance, the message 
shown at right will be displayed and 
a  will flash in the viewfinder for 
about eight seconds before the 
camera returns to shooting mode.
 To  
return to shooting mode immediately, 
press the shutter-release button 
halfway.
If lighting is too dark or too bright, the 
camera may be unable to measure 
white balance.
 A message will appear 
in the information display and a 
flashing  ba will appear in the 
viewfinder for about eight seconds.
 
Return to Step 5 and measure white 
balance again. 
						

							
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Measuring Preset White Balance
If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct 
measurement mode will end in the time selected for the  Auto off 
timers  option in the setup menu ( 0245).
 The default setting is eight 
seconds.
DPreset White Balance
The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time; 
the existing value will be replaced when a new value is measured.
 
N o te  t h a t  ex p o s u re i s  a u to m a t i c a l l y  i n c re a s ed  by  1 E V  w h e n  m e a s u r i n g  
white balance; when shooting in mode  M, adjust exposure so that the 
exposure indicator shows ±0 ( 0109).AOther Methods for Measuring Preset White Balance
To enter preset measurement mode (see above) after selecting preset 
white balance in the information display ( 0125), press  J for a few 
seconds.
 If white balance has been assigned to the  Fn button ( 0251), 
white balance preset measurement mode can be activated by keeping 
the  Fn button pressed for a few seconds after selecting preset white 
balance with the  Fn button and command dial.
AGray Panels
For more precise results, measure white balance using a standard gray 
panel. 
						

							
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❚❚ Copying White Balance from a PhotographFollow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from a 
photograph on the memory card.1
Select  Preset manual .
To display the menus, press the  G 
button.
 Highlight  White balance  in 
the shooting menu and press  2 to 
display white balance options.
 
Highlight  Preset manual  and press 
2 .
2
Select  Use photo .
Highlight  Use photo  and 
press  2.
3
Choose  Select image .
Highlight  Select image  and 
press  2 (to skip the 
remaining steps and use the 
image last selected for 
preset white balance, select 
This image ).
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4
Choose a folder.
Highlight the folder 
containing the source 
image and press  2.
5
Highlight the source 
image.
To view the highlighted 
image full frame, press and 
hold the  X button.
6
Copy white balance.
Press  J to set preset white balance to 
the white balance value for the 
highlighted photograph. 
						

							
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Nikon’s unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share 
image processing settings, including sharpening, contrast, 
brightness, saturation, and hue,
 among compatible devices and 
software.
Selecting a Picture ControlChoose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of 
scene.Picture Controls
Option
Description
Q Standard Recommended for most situations, this option uses 
standard processing for balanced results.
R Neutral A good choice for photographs that will later be 
extensively processed or reto
uched, this option uses 
minimal processing for natural results.
S Vivid Choose this option for photographs that emphasize 
primary colors.
 Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, 
photoprint effect.
T Monochrome Take monochrome photographs.
e Portrait Process portraits for skin with natural texture and a 
rounded feel.
f Landscape Produces vibrant landscapes and cityscapes. 
						

							
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1
Display Picture Control options.
Press the  G button to display the 
menus. Highlight  Set Picture Control  
in the shooting menu and press  2.
2
Select a Picture Control.
Highlight a Picture Control 
and press  J.
G  button 
						

							
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Modifying Picture ControlsPicture Controls can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s 
creative intent.
 Choose a balanced combination of settings 
using  Quick adjust , or make manual adju stments to individual 
settings.
1
Select a Picture Control.
Press  G to display the 
menus, then highlight  Set 
Picture Control  in the 
shooting menu and press 
2 . Highlight the desired 
Picture Control and press 2.
2
Adjust settings.
Press  1 or  3 to highlight 
the desired setting and 
press  4 or  2 to choose a 
value ( 0139).
 Repeat this 
step until all settings have 
been adjusted, or select 
Quick adjust  to choose a preset combination of settings.
 
Default settings can be restored by pressing the  O button.
G  button 
						

							
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Save changes and exit.
Press  J.
Picture Controls that have been 
modified from default settings are 
indicated by an asterisk (“*”). 
						

							
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❚❚ Picture Control Settings
Option
Description
Quick adjust Mute or heighten the effect of the selected Picture 
Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments).
 
Not available with 
Neutral or Monochrome  Picture 
Controls.
Manual adjustments (all Picture Controls)Sharpening Control the sharpness of outlines.
 Select 
A to adjust 
sharpening automatically according to the type of 
scene.
Contrast Adjust contrast manually or select 
A to let the camera 
adjust contrast automatically.
Brightness Raise or lower brightness without loss of detail in 
highlights or shadows.
Manual adjustments
(non-monochrome only)Saturation Control the vividness of colors.
 Select 
A to adjust 
saturation automatically according to the type of 
scene.
Hue Adjust hue.
Manual adjustments
(monochrome only)Filter 
effects Simulate the effect of co
lor filters on monochrome 
photographs ( 0141).
Ton ing Choose the tint used in monochrome photographs 
(
0 141). 
						

							
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“A” (Auto)
Results for auto sharpening, cont rast, and saturation vary with 
exposure and the position of the subject in the frame.AThe Picture Control Grid
To display a grid showing saturation (non-
monochrome controls only) and contrast for 
the Picture Control selected in Step 2, press 
and hold the  X button.
The icons for Picture Controls that use auto 
contrast and saturation are displayed in 
green in the Picture Control grid, and lines 
appear parallel to the axes of the grid.APrevious Settings
The line under the value display in the 
Picture Control setting menu indicates the 
previous value for the setting.