Nikon Camera D3300 Reference Manual

							
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Technical Notes
The following features are availa
ble with CLS-compatible flash 
units:
CLS-compatible flash units
SB-910
SB-900
SB-800
SB-700
SB-600
SU-800
SB-R200
SB-400
SB-300
Commander
Close-up 
photography
Single flash
i-TTL
i-TTL 
balanced fill-
flash for 
digital SLR
1
zzzz ——— zz
Standard 
i-TTL flash for 
digital SLR z2z2zz
2
———
zz
AA
Auto aperturez
3z3—— — — —— —
ANon-TTL autoz
3z3—— — — —— —
GN
Distance-
priority 
manual zzz
—— ————
M
Manual zzzz ——— z
4z4
RPT
Repeating 
flashzz
—— — — —— —
Advanced Wireless LightingMaster
Remote flash 
control
zzz
—zz —— —i-TTL
i-TTLzzz—— ————
[A:B]
Quick wireless 
flash control ——
z—— z—— —
AA Auto aperture z
5z5—— — — —— —
ANon-TTL auto zz—— — — —— —
M Manual zzz—— ————
RPT Repeating 
flash zz
—— — — —— — 
						

							
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1 Not available with spot metering.
2 Can also be select ed with flash unit.
3 AA/A  mode selection performed on fl ash unit using custom settings.
 A is selected when a non-
CPU lens is used.
4 Can only be select ed with camera (0230).
5 When a non-CPU lens is used, non-TTL auto ( A) is used regardless of  mode selected with flash 
unit.
Advanced Wireless Lighting Remote
i-TTL
i-TTL
zzzz ——z——
[A:B]
Quick wireless 
flash control zzzz
——z——
AA
Auto aperture z
5z5—— — — —— —
ANon-TTL auto zz—— — — —— —
M
Manual zzzz ——z——
RPT
Repeating 
flash zzzz
—————
Flash Color Information 
Communication zzzz
——— zz
AF-assist for multi-area AF zzzz z ————
Red-eye reduction zzzz——— z—
Camera flash mode selection — — — — — — — zz
Camera flash unit firmware 
update z
—z—— ——— z
CLS-compatible flash units
SB-910
SB-900
SB-800
SB-700
SB-600
SU-800
SB-R200
SB-400
SB-300
Commander
Close-up 
photography 
						

							
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Technical Notes
❚❚ Other Flash UnitsThe following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and 
manual modes.
 Use with the camera in exposure mode  S or  M 
and a shutter speed of 
1/200 s or slower selected.
Flash unit
SB-80DX, 
SB-28DX, 
SB-28, SB-26,  SB-25, SB-24
SB-50DX
1SB-30, SB-27
2, 
SB-22S, SB-22, 
SB-20, SB-16B,  SB-15
SB-23, 
SB-29
3, 
SB-21B3, 
SB-29S3
Flash mode
A Non-TTL auto z— z—
M Manual zzzz
G Repeating flash z———
REAR Rear-curtain sync
4
zzzz
1 Select mode  P, S , A , or  M, lower built-in flash, and us e optional flash unit only.
2 Flash mode is automatically set to  TTL and shutter-release is disabled.
 Set flash unit to A (non-
TTL auto flash).
3 Autofocus is available with AF-S VR Micro-Ni kkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR 
60 mm f/2.8G ED lenses only.
4 Available when camera is  used to select flash mode.
AThe AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter
When the AS-15 sync terminal ad apter (available separately) is 
mounted on the camera accessory  shoe, flash accessories can be 
connected via a sync cable.DUse Only Nikon Flash Accessories
Use only Nikon flash units .
 Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V 
applied to the accessory shoe  could not only prevent normal 
operation, but damage the sync ci rcuitry of the camera or flash.
 Before 
using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-
authorized service representative for more information. 
						

							
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Notes on Optional Flash Units
Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions.
 If the flash 
unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR 
cameras.
 The D3300 is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the 
SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals.
If an optional flash unit is attached in shooting modes other than  j, % , 
3 , ) , and  I, the flash will fire with every shot, even in modes in which 
the built-in flash can not be used.
i-TTL flash control can be used at  ISO sensitivities between 100 and 
12800. At high ISO sensitivities,  noise (lines) may appear in photos 
taken with some optional flash unit s; if this occurs, choose a lower 
value.
 At values over 12800, the desired results may not be achieved at 
some ranges or aperture settings.
 If the flash-ready indicator flashes 
for about three seconds after a photog raph is taken, the flash has fired 
at full power and the photogra ph may be underexposed (CLS-
compatible flash units only; for information on the exposure and flash 
charge indicators on other units, see the manual provided with the 
flash).
When an SC-series 17, 28, or 29 sync cable is used for off-camera flash 
photography, correct exposure may not be achieved in i-TTL mode.
 
We recommend that you choose spot metering to select standard 
i-TTL flash control.
 Take a test shot and view the results in the monitor.
In i-TTL, use the flash panel or boun ce adapter provided with the flash 
unit.
 Do not use other panels such as diffusion panels, as this may 
produce incorrect exposure.
If the controls on th e optional SB-910, SB-9 00, SB-800, SB-700 or 
SB-600 flash unit or SU-800 wire less Speedlight commander are used 
to set flash compensation,  Y will appear in the information display. 
						

							
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Technical Notes
The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700,  SB-600, and SB-400 provide red-
eye reduction, while the SB-910, SB -900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and 
SU-800 provide AF-assist illumination with the following restrictions:
• SB-910 and SB-900 : AF-assist 
illumination is available with 
17–135 mm AF lenses, 
however, autofocus is available 
only with the focus points 
shown at right.
• SB-800, SB-600, and SU-800 : AF-
assist illuminati on is available 
with 24–105 mm AF lenses, 
however, autofocus is available 
only with the focus points 
shown at right.
• SB-700 : AF-assist illumination is 
available with 24–135 mm AF 
lenses, however, autofocus is 
available only with the focus 
points shown at right.
17–105 mm 106–135 mm24–34 mm 35–105 mm
24–135 mm 
						

							
306Technical Notes At the time of writing, the following accessories were available 
for the D3300.
Other AccessoriesPower 
sources •
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14a  (0 14): Additional 
EN-EL14a batteries are available from local retailers and 
Nikon-authorized service representatives. EN-EL14 
batteries can also be used.
• Battery Charger MH-24  (0 14): Recharge EN-EL14a and 
EN-EL14 batteries.
• Power Connector EP-5A, AC Adapter EH-5b : These accessories can 
be used to power the camera for extended periods (EH-5a 
and EH-5 AC adapters can also be used).
 A power 
connector EP-5A is required to connect the camera to the 
EH-5b, EH-5a, or EH-5; see page 311 for details.
Filters •
Filters intended for special-effects photography may 
interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder.
• The D3300 can not be used with linear polarizing filters.
 
Use C-PL or C-PL II circular polarizing filters instead.
• NC filters are recommended for protecting the lens.
• To prevent ghosting, use of a filter is not recommended 
when the subject is framed against a bright light, or when 
a bright light source is in the frame.
• Center-weighted metering is recommended with filters 
with exposure factors (filter  factors) over 1 × (Y44, Y48, 
Y52, O56, R60, X0, X1, C-PL, ND2S, ND4, ND4S, ND8, ND8S, 
ND400, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12).
 See the filter manual for 
details. 
						

							
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Technical Notes
Viewfinder 
eyepiece 
accessories •
DK-5 Eyepiece Cap  (0 73): Prevents light entering via the 
viewfinder from appearing in the photograph or 
interfering with exposure.
• DK-20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses : Lenses are available with 
diopters of –5, –4, –3, –2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m
–1 when 
the camera diopter adjustment control is in the neutral 
position (–1 m
–1). Use eyepiece correction lenses only if 
the desired focus can not be achieved with the built in 
diopter adjustment control (–1.7 to +0.5 m
–1). Te s t  
eyepiece correction lenses before purchase to ensure that 
the desired focus can be achieved.
 The rubber eyecup 
can not be used with eyepiece correction lenses.
• Magnifier DG-2 : The DG-2 magnifies the scene displayed in 
the center of the viewfinder for greater precision during 
focusing.
 Eyepiece adapter required (available 
separately).
• Eyepiece Adapter DK-22 : The DK-22 is used when attaching 
the DG-2 magnifier.
• Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-6 : The DR-6 attaches at a 
right angle to the viewfinder eyepiece, allowing the 
image in the viewfinder to be viewed at right angles to 
the lens (for example, from directly above when the 
camera is horizontal).
Software •
Capture NX 2 : A complete photo editing package offering 
such features as white balance adjustment and color 
control points.
Note : Use the latest versions of Nikon software.
 Most Nikon 
software offers an auto update feature (Nikon Message 
Center 2) when the computer is connected to the Internet.
 
See the websites listed on page xviii for the latest 
information on supported operating systems. 
						

							
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Body cap Body Cap BF-1B/Body Cap BF-1A
: The body cap keeps the mirror, 
viewfinder screen, and image sensor free of dust when a 
lens is not in place.Accessory 
shoe covers  Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1
: A cover protecting the accessory 
shoe. The accessory shoe is used for optional flash units.Remote 
controls/
wireless 
remote 
controller •
Wireless Remote Control ML-L3  (0 97): The ML-L3 uses a 3 V 
CR2025 battery.
Pressing the battery-chamber latch to the right ( q), 
insert a fingernail into the gap and open the battery 
chamber ( w).
 Ensure that the battery is inserted in the 
correct orientation ( r).
• Wireless Remote Controller WR-R10/WR-T10 : When a WR-R10 
wireless remote controller is attached, the camera can be 
controlled wirelessly using a WR-T10 wireless remote 
controller ( 099, 258).
• Wireless Remote Controller WR-1  (0 99, 258): WR-1 units are 
used in groups of two or more, with one functioning as a 
transmitter and the remaining units acting as receivers.
 
The receivers are attached to the accessory terminals of 
one or more cameras, allowing the transmitter to be used 
to release the camera shutters. 
						

							
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Technical Notes
Microphones Stereo Microphone ME-1  (0 161)Accessory 
terminal 
accessories The D3300 is eq
uipped with an 
accessory terminal for  WR-1 and 
WR-R10 wireless remote controllers  
( 0 99, 258),  MC-DC2 remote cords  
( 0 110, 258), and  GP-1/GP-1A GPS 
units  (0 259), which connect with 
the  4 mark on the connector 
aligned with the  2 next to the accessory terminal (close 
the connector cover when the terminal is not in use).USB and A/V 
connector 
accessories •
UC-E17 and UC-E6 USB cables  (0 204, 208): The supplied 
UC-E17 cable is not availa ble for separate purchase; 
purchase UC-E6 cables instead.
• EG-CP14 audio/video cables
• Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1a  (0 260): Supports two-way 
communication between the  camera and smart devices 
running the Wireless Mobile Utility.AOptional Accessories
Availability may vary with country or region. See our website or 
brochures for the latest information. 
						

							
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Approved Memory CardsThe following SD memory cards have been tested and approved 
for use in the D3300.
 Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are 
recommended for movie recording.
 Recording may end 
unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used.
Other cards have not been tested.
 For more details on the above 
cards, please contact the manufacturer.
SD memory 
cards
SDHC memory cards
2
SDXC memory  cards
3
SanDisk
2GB
1
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB
To shibaPanasonic 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 24 GB, 
32 GB 48 GB, 64 GBLexar Media
4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB —Platinum II
64 GBProfessional64 GB, 128 GBFull-HD Video— 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB —
1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2 GB  cards.
2 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDHC- compliant.
 The camera supports UHS-I.
3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card  will be used are SDXC-compliant.
 The camera supports UHS-I.