Datasheet

For more information on aper-
tures, see Chapter 5.
✦ Fn button. The Function button
can be customized to perform dif-
ferent functions depending on user
preference. It can be used to set
exposure, flash, WB bracketing,
flash value (FV) lock, or a number
of other settings. The Fn button
can be set in the Custom Settings
menu (CSM) f4.
For more information on the
Custom Settings menu, see
Chapter 3.
Sides and bottom
of camera
The sides and bottom of the camera have
places for connecting and inserting things
such as cables, batteries, and memory cards.
Right side
On the right side of the camera (lens facing
you), are the D300’s various output termi-
nals. These are used to connect your camera
to a computer or to an external source for
viewing your images directly from the cam-
era. All of these terminals are hidden under
a rubber cover that helps keep out dust and
moisture.
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Sub-command
dial
Function (Fn)
button
Depth of field (DoF)
preview button
Af-assist
illuminator
Image courtesy Nikon
1.4 Left-front camera controls
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