Nikon D7000 User Manual

71
#
Mode M (Manual)
In mode M, you control both shu tter speed and aperture. To take photographs in 
mode  M:
1Rotate the mode dial to  M.
2Choose aperture and shutter speed.
While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a 
shutter speed, and the sub-command dial to set aperture.
 Shutter speed can be 
set to “ p” or to values between 30 s and 1/8,000s, or the shutter can be held 
open indefinitely for a long time-exposure ( A, 0 73).
 Aperture can be set 
to values between...

72
#
ADepth-of-Field Preview
To preview the effects of aperture, press and hold the 
depth-of-field preview button.
 The lens will be 
stopped down to the aperture value selected by the 
camera (modes  P and  S) or the value chosen by the user 
(modes  A and  M), allowing depth of field to be 
previewed in the viewfinder.
ACustom Setting e4—Modeling Flash
This setting controls whether the built-in fl ash and optional flash units that support the 
Creative Lighting System (CLS; see page 276) will emit a...

73
#
❚❚Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)
Select the following shutter speeds for long time-
exposures of moving lights, the stars, night 
scenery, or fireworks.
• Bulb ( A ): The shutter remains open while 
the shutter-release button is held down.
 To  
prevent blur, use a tripod or an optional MC-DC2 remote cord ( 0281).
• Time ( %): Requires an optional ML-L3 remote control ( 0281).
 Start the exposure 
by pressing the ML-L3 shutter-release button.
 The shutter remains open for thirty 
minutes or...

74
#
4Open the shutter.
Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or optional 
MC-DC2 remote cord all the way down.
 Keep the shutter-release button 
pressed until the exposure is complete.
Time : Press the ML-L3 shutter-release button  all the way down to start shooting.
5Close the shutter.
Bulb: Take your finger off the shutter-release button.
Time : Press the ML-L3 shutter-release button all the way down.
 Shooting ends 
automatically after thirty minutes. 

75
$
$
User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes
Assign frequently-used settings to the U1 and  U2 positions on the mode dial.
Saving User Settings
1Select a mode.
Rotate the mode dial to the desired mode.
2Adjust settings.
Make the desired adjustments  to flexible program (mode P), shutter speed 
(modes  S and  M), aperture (modes  A and  M), exposure and flash compensation, 
flash mode, focus point, metering,  AF and AF-area modes (viewfinder 
photography only), bracketing, and settings in the shooting ( 0202)...

76
$
5Save user settings.
Highlight Save settings  and press J to 
assign the settings selected in Steps 1 and 2 
to the mode dial position selected in Step 4.
Recalling User Settings
Simply rotate the mode dial to  U1 to recall the 
settings assigned to  U1, or to  U2 to recall the 
settings assigned to  U2.
Resetting User Settings
To reset settings for  U1 or  U2 to default values:
1Select  Reset user settings .
Press the G button to display the menus. 
Highlight  Reset user settings  in the setup...

77
k
k
Release Mode
To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial 
lock release and turn the release mode dial to the 
desired setting.
Choosing a Release Mode
ModeDescription
SSingle frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed.
CL
Continuous low speed : While shutter-release button is held down, camera records 1–5 
frames per second.1 Frame rate can be chosen using Custom Setting d6 ( CL mode 
shooting speed , 0 217).
CHContinuous high speed : While...

78
k
Continuous Mode (CH/CL)
To take pictures in  CH (continuous high speed) and  CL (continuous low speed) modes:
1Select CH or CL mode.
Press the release mode dial lock release and turn 
the release mode dial to  C
H or CL.
2Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
While the shutter-release  button is pressed all 
the way down, pictures will be taken at about 
6 fps in continuous high speed mode, or at the 
frame rate selected for Custom Setting d6 ( CL mode shooting speed, 0 217) in 
continuous low...

79
k
AThe Memory Buffer
The camera is equipped with a memory buffer  for temporary storage, allowing shooting to 
continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card.
 Up to 100 photographs 
can be taken in succession; note, however, that frame rate will drop when the buffer is full.
While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the access lamp next to the 
memory card slot will light.
 Depending on shooting conditions and memory card 
performance, recording may take from a few...

80
k
Self-Timer and Remote Modes 
The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0281) can be used to reduce 
camera shake or for self-portraits.
1Mount the camera on a tripod.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place th e camera on a stable, level surface. 
2Select a release mode.
Press the release mode dial lock release and 
rotate the release-mode dial to E (self-timer) 
or  4 (remote) mode.
In remote mode, the timing of the shutter 
release can be selected using the  Remote 
control mode  option in...