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Nikon D780, Reference Manual

The Nikon D780 is a powerful and versatile DSLR camera that delivers exceptional image quality and performance. With its advanced features and intuitive controls, capturing stunning photos and videos has never been easier. Access the comprehensive Reference Manual for free download on our website manualshive.com for a complete guide on maximizing the potential of your Nikon D780.

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Menu Guide > 

A

 Custom Settings

Choose whether shading is used to indicate highlights (bright 
areas of the frame) during movie recording.

Display Pattern

To enable the highlight display for movie recording, select 
[

Pattern 1

] or [

Pattern 2

].

Highlight Display Threshold

Choose the brightness needed to trigger the movie highlight 
display. The lower the value, the greater the range of 
brightnesses that will be shown as highlights. If [

255

] is 

selected, the highlight display will show only areas that are 
potentially overexposed.

D

Highlight Display

If both the highlight display and peaking highlights are enabled, only 
peaking highlights will be displayed in manual focus mode. To view the 
highlight display in manual focus mode, select [

Off

] for Custom Setting 

d11 [

Peaking highlights

] >  [

Peaking level

].

g5: Highlight Display

G

button

U

 

A

 Custom Settings menu

Pattern 1

Pattern 2

Summary of Contents for D780

Page 1: ...Manual En Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera To ensure proper use of the camera be sure to read For Your Safety page xxxviii After reading this manual keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference ...

Page 2: ...lens may also be provided D780 Model Name N1722 Package Contents Camera BF 1B body cap DK 31 rubber eyecup comes attached to camera EN EL15b rechargeable Li ion battery with terminal cover MH 25a battery charger comes with either an AC wall adapter or power cable of a type and shape that varies with the country or region of sale DK 5 eyepiece cap UC E24 USB cable AN DC21 strap Warranty User s Manu...

Page 3: ...load Center Visit the Nikon download center to download firmware updates ViewNX i and other Nikon software and manuals for Nikon products including cameras NIKKOR lenses and flash units https downloadcenter nikonimglib com ...

Page 4: ...ices Throughout this manual the term default settings is used to refer to the settings in effect at shipment The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used A For Your Safety For Your Safety contains important safety instructions Be sure to read them before using the camera For more information see For Your Safety 0 xxxviii About This Manual D This icon marks notes informatio...

Page 5: ...of the Camera 1 Camera Body 1 The Power Switch 7 The Control Panel 8 The Viewfinder 9 The Live View Displays Photos Movies 12 Touch Controls 14 First Steps 21 Readying the Camera 21 Attaching the Strap 21 Charging the Battery 22 Inserting the Battery 24 Attaching a Lens 25 Inserting Memory Cards 27 Camera Setup 30 Table of Contents ...

Page 6: ...ode 36 Framing Photographs in the Viewfinder Viewfinder Photography 36 Framing Photographs in the Monitor Live View 40 Recording Movies b Mode 45 Taking Photos During Filming 50 Playback 51 Viewing Movies 53 Deleting Unwanted Pictures 56 Camera Controls 57 The G Button 57 Using the Menus 58 The i Button the i Menu 63 The Still Photography i Menu 65 The Movie i Menu 66 The Playback i Menu 67 ...

Page 7: ...elease Mode 73 The Focus Mode Selector 75 The AF Mode Button 76 Choosing an AF Mode 77 Choosing an AF Area Mode 78 The AF ON Button 82 The A Button 82 Exposure AE Lock 83 Focus Lock 83 Locking Focus and Exposure 83 The Q g U Button 86 Adjusting White Balance 86 The S Q Button 91 Adjusting ISO Sensitivity 91 Enabling Auto ISO Sensitivity Control 93 ...

Page 8: ...g a Flash Mode 101 Adjusting Flash Compensation 103 The BKT Button 104 The Pv Button 105 The Fn Button 106 Shooting Settings 107 Choosing a Shooting Mode 107 Shooting in Modes P S A and M 109 User Settings U1 and U2 Modes 115 Using Special Effects Modes 119 Image Recording Options Image Area Quality and Size 129 Adjusting Image Area Settings 129 Adjusting Image Quality 134 Choosing an Image Size 1...

Page 9: ...Camera Sets Exposure 166 Long Time Exposures M Mode Only 170 Autoexposure Lock 173 Exposure Compensation 175 Choosing the Operation Performed When the Shutter Is Released Release Mode 178 Choosing a Release Mode Such as Single Frame Continuous or Quiet Shutter Release 178 Self Timer Mode E 183 Mirror up Mode Mup 185 Adjusting the Camera s Sensitivity to Light ISO Sensitivity 187 ISO Sensitivity 18...

Page 10: ...nce over a Series of Photographs Bracketing 224 Bracketing 225 Exposure and Flash Bracketing 226 White Balance Bracketing 232 ADL Bracketing 238 Image Processing Picture Controls 243 Selecting a Picture Control 243 Modifying Picture Controls 245 Creating Custom Picture Controls 250 Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows Active D Lighting and HDR 254 Active D Lighting 254 High Dynamic Range HD...

Page 11: ...When Recording Movies 268 Editing Movies 271 Trimming Movies 272 Saving Selected Frames 277 Adding Indices to Movies 278 Other Shooting Options 279 Using Two Memory Cards 279 Deleting Copies 281 Two Button Reset Restoring Default Settings 282 Settings Accessible from the Photo Shooting Menu 282 Settings Accessible from the Movie Shooting Menu 284 Other Settings 285 ...

Page 12: ...hy 303 Pausing Interval Timer Photography 312 Resuming Interval Timer Photography 313 Ending Interval Timer Photography 314 Creating a Movie from Photos Time Lapse Movie 315 Time Lapse Movie Options 315 Recording Time Lapse Movies 318 Varying Focus over a Series of Photos Focus Shift Shooting 328 Focus Shift Shooting Options 329 Focus Shift Photography 331 The Electronic Shutter Silent Live View P...

Page 13: ...il Playback 354 Calendar Playback 355 Playback Controls 356 Using the Touch Screen 358 The i Button 361 Photo Information 366 File Information 367 Exposure Data 368 Highlights 368 RGB Histogram 369 Shooting Data 371 Location Data 373 Overview Data 374 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom 376 Playback Zoom 376 Protecting Photographs from Deletion 378 Rating Pictures 380 ...

Page 14: ...ing via USB 389 Wireless Networks Wi Fi 394 Connecting to HDMI Devices 396 Connecting to HDMI TVs 397 Connecting to HDMI Recorders 397 Network Connections 402 Camera and Network System Chart 402 Connecting to Smart Devices 403 The SnapBridge App 403 What SnapBridge Can Do for You 404 Wireless Connections 405 Connecting via Wi Fi Wi Fi Mode 406 Connecting via Bluetooth 415 ...

Page 15: ...Uploading Pictures 447 Disconnecting and Reconnecting 451 Connecting to Networks Using the WT 7 453 The WT 7 453 What the WT 7 Can Do for You 454 Connecting Using the WT 7 456 Troubleshooting Wireless Issues 457 On Camera Flash Photography 459 On Camera Versus Remote 459 Camera Mounted Flash Units 459 Remote Flash Photography 459 Using an On Camera Flash 460 Flash Control Mode 463 Flash Modes 465 ...

Page 16: ... Photography 477 What Is Remote Flash Photography 477 Using Remote Flash Units 478 Radio AWL 479 Establishing a Wireless Connection 479 Adjusting Flash Settings 484 Adding a Shoe Mounted Flash Unit 493 Optical AWL 494 Using Optical AWL with the SB 5000 or SB 500 495 Optical Radio AWL 506 Flash Info for Remote Units 507 Flash Control Mode Displays 507 ...

Page 17: ...nu Defaults 516 Custom Settings Menu Defaults 518 Setup Menu Defaults 524 D The Playback Menu Managing Images 529 Delete 530 Playback Folder 530 Playback Display Options 531 Copy Image s 532 Copying Pictures 533 Image Review 538 After Delete 539 Rotate Tall 540 Slide Show 540 Viewing Slide Shows 541 Rating 543 ...

Page 18: ... Number 546 Select Folder from List 548 File Naming 550 Role Played by Card in Slot 2 551 Image Area 551 Image Quality 551 Image Size 551 NEF RAW Recording 552 NEF RAW Compression 552 NEF RAW Bit Depth 552 ISO Sensitivity Settings 553 White Balance 553 Set Picture Control 553 Manage Picture Control 554 Color Space 554 Active D Lighting 555 ...

Page 19: ... Flicker Reduction 561 Flash Control 563 Flash Control Mode 564 Wireless Flash Options 565 Remote Flash Control 566 Radio Remote Flash Info 566 Auto Bracketing 567 Multiple Exposure 569 HDR High Dynamic Range 569 Interval Timer Shooting 569 Time Lapse Movie 570 Focus Shift Shooting 570 Silent Live View Photography 570 ...

Page 20: ...573 Auto DX Crop 573 Frame Size Frame Rate 573 Movie Quality 574 Movie File Type 574 ISO Sensitivity Settings 575 White Balance 576 Set Picture Control 577 Manage Picture Control 577 Active D Lighting 577 High ISO NR 578 Diffraction Compensation 578 Flicker Reduction 579 Electronic VR 580 Microphone Sensitivity 581 Attenuator 582 ...

Page 21: ... AF S Priority Selection 591 a3 Focus Tracking with Lock On 592 a4 3D Tracking Face Detection 592 a5 Auto Area AF Face Eye Detection 593 a6 Focus Points Used 594 a7 Store Points by Orientation 595 a8 AF Activation 597 a9 Focus Point Wrap Around 597 a10 Focus Point Options 598 Focus Point Illumination 598 Manual Focus Mode 598 Dynamic Area AF Assist 599 a11 Low Light AF 599 a12 Manual Focus Ring in...

Page 22: ...605 c1 Shutter Release Button AE L 605 c2 Standby Timer 605 c3 Self Timer 606 c4 Monitor Off Delay 606 d Shooting Display 607 d1 CL Mode Shooting Speed 607 d2 Max Continuous Release 607 d3 Sync Release Mode Options 608 d4 Exposure Delay Mode 608 d5 Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 609 d6 Extended Shutter Speeds M 610 d7 File Number Sequence 611 d8 Save Original EFFECTS 613 d9 Exposure Preview Lv 6...

Page 23: ...Flash 618 e1 Flash Sync Speed 618 e2 Flash Shutter Speed 620 e3 Exposure Comp for Flash 620 e4 Auto c ISO Sensitivity Control 621 e5 Modeling Flash 621 e6 Bracketing Order 622 f Controls 623 f1 Customize i Menu 623 View Memory Card Info 624 View Release Mode 624 Bluetooth Connection 625 Wi Fi Connection 625 f2 Customize i Menu Lv 626 f3 Custom Controls 628 ...

Page 24: ...Menus and Playback 639 Sub Dial Frame Advance 640 f6 Release Button to Use Dial 641 f7 Reverse Indicators 642 f8 D Switch 642 g Movie 643 g1 Customize i Menu 643 Multi Selector Power Aperture 644 Multi Selector Exposure Comp 644 g2 Custom Controls 645 g3 AF Speed 650 g4 AF Tracking Sensitivity 652 g5 Highlight Display 653 Display Pattern 653 Highlight Display Threshold 653 ...

Page 25: ...nitor Color Balance 659 Virtual Horizon 661 Information Display 662 AF Fine Tuning Options 663 Creating and Saving Fine Tuning Values 665 Choosing a Default Fine Tuning Value 667 Auto AF Fine Tuning 668 Non CPU Lens Data 672 Clean Image Sensor 673 Lock Mirror Up for Cleaning 674 Image Dust Off Ref Photo 675 Acquiring Image Dust Off Reference Data 675 Pixel Mapping 679 ...

Page 26: ...nd Copyright Holder 682 Attach Copyright Information 683 Beep Options 684 Beep On Off 684 Volume 685 Pitch 685 Touch Controls 686 Enable Disable Touch Controls 686 Full Frame Playback Flicks 686 HDMI 686 Location Data 687 Wireless Remote WR Options 688 LED Lamp 688 Link Mode 689 Assign Remote WR Fn Button 691 Airplane Mode 691 ...

Page 27: ... PC 696 Wi Fi Connection 696 Network Settings 696 Options 698 MAC Address 699 Wireless Transmitter WT 7 700 Wireless Transmitter 700 Conformity Marking 700 Battery Info 701 Slot Empty Release Lock 702 Save Load Menu Settings 703 Save Menu Settings 707 Load Menu Settings 707 Reset All Settings 708 Firmware Version 708 ...

Page 28: ... Trim 719 Resize 720 Resizing Multiple Images 720 D Lighting 726 Quick Retouch 727 Red Eye Correction 728 Straighten 729 Distortion Control 730 Perspective Control 732 Monochrome 733 Image Overlay 734 Add 734 Lighten and Darken 738 Trim Movie 743 OMY MENU mRECENT SETTINGS 744 O My Menu Creating a Custom Menu 745 m Recent Settings Accessing Recently Used Settings 750 ...

Page 29: ...eless Networks 764 Miscellaneous 764 Alerts and Error Messages 765 Alerts 765 Error Messages 769 Technical Notes 773 Camera Displays 773 The Viewfinder 773 The Information Display 776 Live View Still Photography Movies 780 The Control Panel 784 Compatible F Mount Lenses 786 CPU Lenses 786 Non CPU Lenses and Other Accessories 792 The Electronic Rangefinder 796 ...

Page 30: ... 819 Caring for the Camera 821 Storage 821 Cleaning 822 The Low Pass Filter 823 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions 832 Camera Care 832 Battery Care 836 Using the Charger 839 Using the Charging AC Adapter 839 Specifications 840 Nikon D780 Digital Camera 840 Approved Memory Cards 860 Memory Card Capacity 861 FX 36 24 Selected for Image Area 862 DX 24 16 Selected for Image Area 864 ...

Page 31: ...xxxi Battery Endurance 867 Trademarks and Licenses 870 Kit Lens Manual 874 Kit Lenses 874 AF S NIKKOR 24 120mm f 4G ED VR Lens Manual 874 Index 887 ...

Page 32: ...Rotate tall Slide show Rating PHOTO SHOOTING MENU Reset photo shooting menu Storage folder File naming Role played by card in Slot 2 Image area Image quality Image size NEF RAW recording ISO sensitivity settings White balance Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control Color space Active D Lighting Long exposure NR High ISO NR Vignette control Diffraction compensation Auto distortion control Flicke...

Page 33: ...tion Electronic VR Microphone sensitivity Attenuator Frequency response Wind noise reduction Headphone volume Timecode CUSTOM SETTING MENU Reset custom settings a Autofocus a1 AF C priority selection a2 AF S priority selection a3 Focus tracking with lock on a4 3D tracking face detection a5 Auto area AF face eye detection a6 Focus points used a7 Store points by orientation a8 AF activation a9 Focus...

Page 34: ...r c4 Monitor off delay CUSTOM SETTING MENU d Shooting display d1 CL mode shooting speed d2 Max continuous release d3 Sync release mode options d4 Exposure delay mode d5 Electronic front curtain shutter d6 Extended shutter speeds M d7 File number sequence d8 Save original EFFECTS d9 Exposure preview Lv d10 Framing grid display d11 Peaking highlights d12 LCD illumination d13 Live view in continuous ...

Page 35: ...ontrols f4 OK button f5 Customize command dials f6 Release button to use dial f7 Reverse indicators f8 D switch CUSTOM SETTING MENU g Movie g1 Customize i menu g2 Custom controls g3 AF speed g4 AF tracking sensitivity g5 Highlight display SETUP MENU Format memory card Save user settings Reset user settings Language Time zone and date Monitor brightness Monitor color balance Virtual horizon Informa...

Page 36: ...ment Copyright information Beep options Touch controls HDMI Location data Wireless remote WR options Assign remote WR Fn button SETUP MENU Airplane mode Connect to smart device Connect to PC Wireless transmitter WT 7 Conformity marking Battery info Slot empty release lock Save load menu settings Reset all settings Firmware version SETUP MENU ...

Page 37: ...ENU NEF RAW processing Trim Resize D Lighting Quick retouch Red eye correction Straighten Distortion control Perspective control Monochrome Image overlay Trim movie MY MENU Add items Remove items Rank items Choose tab ...

Page 38: ...ION Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in injury or property damage A WARNING Do not use while walking or operating a vehicle Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents or other injury Do not disassemble or modify this product Do not touch internal parts that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident Failure to observe these preca...

Page 39: ... or fire Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens or camera Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment Do not aim the flash or AF assist illuminator at the operator of a motor vehicle Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents Keep this product out of reach of children Failure to observe this precaution could result in i...

Page 40: ...o observe this precaution could result in electric shock Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low temperatures Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or frostbite A CAUTION Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product s internal parts When shooting backlit ...

Page 41: ...or fire Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction Do not look directly at the AF assist illuminator Failure to observe this precaution could have adverse effects on vision Do not transport cameras or len...

Page 42: ...nals by touching them to necklaces hairpins or other metal objects Do not expose batteries or the products in which they are inserted to powerful physical shocks Do not step on batteries pierce them with nails or strike them with hammers Charge only as indicated Failure to observe this precaution could result in the batteries leaking overheating rupturing or catching fire If battery liquid comes i...

Page 43: ...become wet Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the batteries such as discoloration or deformation Cease charging EN EL15b rechargeable batteries if they do not charge in the specified period of time Failure to observe these precautions could result in the batteries leaking overheating rupturing or catching fire When batteries are no longer needed insulate the terminals wit...

Page 44: ...arance and specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the N...

Page 45: ...ying 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 securities issued by private companies shares bills checks gift certificates etc commuter passes or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided...

Page 46: ...cal authorized Nikon dealer D Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions such as at weddings or before taking 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 lost profits that may result from product malfunction D Life Long Learning As part of Nikon s Life Long Learning commitme...

Page 47: ...al flash unit 2 Release mode dial 0 73 3 Release mode dial lock release 0 73 4 Mode dial lock release 0 72 5 Eyelet for camera strap 0 21 6 Mode dial 0 71 7 Movie record button 0 45 8 S Q button 0 91 9 Sub command dial 10 Power switch 0 7 11 Shutter release button 0 36 12 E button 0 94 13 E focal plane mark 14 Main command dial 15 Control panel 0 8 784 ...

Page 48: ...er 6 Accessory terminal connector cover 7 Cover for USB and HDMI connectors 8 Lens release button 0 26 9 AF mode button 0 76 10 Focus mode selector 0 75 11 Lens mounting mark 0 25 12 Mirror 0 822 13 Meter coupling lever 14 Power connector cover 0 814 15 Connector for external microphones 0 808 16 Headphone connector 17 Accessory terminal 0 808 18 USB connector 19 HDMI connector ...

Page 49: ...mera 9 8 7 6 3 5 4 2 1 10 1 CPU contacts 2 Lens mount 0 25 3 Tripod socket 4 AF coupling 5 Fn button 0 106 6 Battery chamber cover 7 Battery chamber cover latch 8 Memory card slot cover 0 27 9 Pv button 0 105 10 Body cap 0 25 ...

Page 50: ...ew selector 0 40 45 5 a button 0 40 45 6 AF ON button 0 82 7 A button 0 82 8 Multi selector 0 58 9 J button 0 58 10 Focus selector lock 11 Speaker 12 Memory card access lamp 0 27 36 13 i button 0 63 14 Tilting monitor 0 5 14 15 R button 0 68 16 W Y button 0 99 17 X T button 0 95 18 Q g U button 0 86 19 G button 0 57 20 Charge lamp 0 816 21 K button 0 51 22 O Q button 0 56 ...

Page 51: ... use Foreign matter in the connectors could cause malfunction D The Speaker Close proximity to the speaker could corrupt data stored on magnetic stripe cards or other such magnetic storage devices Keep magnetic storage devices away from the speaker D The Monitor The angle of the monitor can be adjusted as shown ...

Page 52: ...l not to touch the area shown Failure to observe this precaution could cause product malfunction Do not allow liquid to contact the monitor s inner surface Failure to observe this precaution could cause product malfunction We recommend that you keep the monitor in the storage position when not using it to frame photographs Do not lift or carry the camera by the monitor Failure to observe this prec...

Page 53: ... switch to the OFF position turns the camera off D The LCD Illuminator Rotating the power switch to D activates the control panel backlight LCD illuminator The backlight will remain lit for a few seconds after the power switch is released The backlight turns off when the switch is rotated to D a second time or the shutter is released ...

Page 54: ...aining In rare instances some memory cards may not display the memory card icon and number of exposures remaining when the camera is off even if a battery is inserted This information will be displayed when the camera is turned on 1 2 10 8 7 6 9 3 4 5 1 Shutter speed 2 Aperture 3 Memory card icon Slot 1 0 34 4 Memory card icon Slot 2 0 34 5 k appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 0 3...

Page 55: ... that may be displayed see Camera Displays 0 773 in Technical Notes 1 2 4 6 7 3 8 5 9 1 AF area brackets 0 36 2 Metering 0 99 3 Shutter speed 4 Aperture 5 ISO sensitivity indicator 0 91 6 ISO sensitivity 0 91 7 Number of exposures remaining 0 34 861 8 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 0 93 9 k appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 0 34 ...

Page 56: ...isplays varies with temperature and response times may drop when the temperature is low the displays will return to normal at room temperature D Cover the Viewfinder When taking photos without your eye to the viewfinder attach the supplied eyepiece cap to prevent light entering via the viewfinder appearing in photographs or interfering with exposure Remove the rubber eyecup q and insert the suppli...

Page 57: ...ing to Know the Camera A The Diopter Adjustment Control With your eye to the viewfinder rotate the diopter control until display in the viewfinder is in sharp focus Viewfinder not in focus Viewfinder in focus ...

Page 58: ...ing indicators appear in the monitor at default settings For a full list of the indicators that may be displayed see Camera Displays in Technical Notes 0 773 1 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 8 11 13 12 9 21 20 15 17 16 18 19 1 Shooting mode 0 71 2 AF area brackets 0 40 3 Autofocus mode 0 76 4 AF area mode 0 78 5 Active D Lighting 6 Set Picture Control 7 White balance 0 86 8 Image area 9 Image size 0 97 10 Imag...

Page 59: ...to ISO sensitivity indicator 0 93 17 Aperture 18 Shutter speed 19 Metering 0 99 20 Battery indicator 0 33 21 Touch shooting 0 14 65 3 1 4 2 7 6 8 5 9 1 Recording indicator 0 45 No movie indicator 2 Time remaining 0 45 3 Frame size and rate image quality 4 Release mode still photography 0 73 5 Subject tracking AF 6 Sound level 0 45 7 Microphone sensitivity 8 Frequency response 9 AF area brackets 0 ...

Page 60: ... the shutter 0 14 Adjust settings 0 15 View pictures 0 16 View movies 0 17 Access the i menu 0 18 Enter text 0 18 Navigate the menus 0 19 Focusing and Releasing the Shutter Touch the monitor during live view to focus on the selected point touch AF During still photography the shutter will be released when you lift your finger from the display touch shutter Touch AF settings can be adjusted by tapp...

Page 61: ...w the Camera Adjusting Settings Tap highlighted settings in the display You can then choose the desired option by tapping icons or sliders Tap Z or press J to select the chosen option and return to the previous display ...

Page 62: ... of the display brings up a frame advance bar Slide your finger left or right over the bar to scroll rapidly to other pictures To zoom in on a picture displayed in full frame playback use a stretch gesture or give the display two quick taps After zooming in you can adjust the zoom ratio using stretch gestures to zoom in and pinch gestures to zoom out ...

Page 63: ...re in full frame playback Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4 9 and 72 frames Using a pinch gesture when 72 frames are displayed selects calendar playback Use a stretch gesture to return to the 72 frame display Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon to start playback tap the on screen guide Tap the display to pause Tap again to resume Tap Z to exit to ful...

Page 64: ...options Text Entry When a keyboard is displayed you can enter text by tapping the keys To position the cursor tap e or f or tap directly in the text display area To cycle through the upper and lower case and symbol keyboards tap the keyboard selection button 3 2 1 1 Text display area 2 Keyboard area 3 Keyboard selection ...

Page 65: ...ter pressing the G button to display the menus you can slide up or down to scroll Tap a menu icon to choose a menu Tap menu items to display options You can then choose the desired option by tapping icons or sliders To exit without changing settings tap Z ...

Page 66: ... hands Do not touch the screen with sharp objects Do not use excessive force The screen may not respond when covered with third party protective films The screen may not respond when touched simultaneously in multiple locations A Enabling or Disabling Touch Controls Touch controls can be enabled or disabled using the Touch controls item in the setup menu ...

Page 67: ...21 First Steps First Steps Attaching the Strap To attach a strap whether the supplied strap or one that has been purchased separately Readying the Camera ...

Page 68: ... adapter or a power cable AC wall adapter After inserting the AC wall adapter into the charger AC inlet q slide the AC wall adapter latch as shown w and rotate the adapter 90 to fix it in place e Power cable After connecting the power cable with the plug in the orientation shown insert the battery and plug the cable in An exhausted battery will fully charge in about two hours and 35 minutes Batter...

Page 69: ...e CHARGE lamp flashes rapidly 8 times a second A battery charging error has occurred Unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery The ambient temperature is too hot or too cold Use the battery charger at temperatures within the designated temperature range 0 40 C If the problem persists unplug the charger and end charging Bring the battery and charger to a Nikon authorized service repres...

Page 70: ...ry to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side slide the battery into the battery chamber until the latch locks it in place Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and open the battery chamber cover Press the battery latch in the direction shown to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand ...

Page 71: ...for illustrative purposes is an AF S NIKKOR 24 120mm f 4G ED VR Be careful to prevent dust entering the camera Confirm that the camera is off before attaching the lens Remove the camera body cap q w and rear lens cap e r Align the mounting marks on the camera t and lens y ...

Page 72: ...th Aperture Rings When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring 0 791 lock aperture at the minimum setting highest f number Detaching Lenses After turning the camera off press and hold the lens release button q while turning the lens in the direction shown w After removing the lens replace the lens caps and camera body cap ...

Page 73: ... are using only one memory card insert it into Slot 1 Holding the memory card in the orientation shown slide it straight into the slot until it clicks into place Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover Press the card in to eject it q the card can then be removed by hand w ...

Page 74: ...ove the battery Do not disconnect AC adapters Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects Do not use excessive force when handling memory cards Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card Do not bend or drop memory cards or subject them to strong physical shocks Do not expose memory cards to water heat or direct sunlight Do not format memory cards in a computer ...

Page 75: ...ng the switch to the lock position write protects the card protecting the data it contains If you attempt to release the shutter while a write protected card is inserted a warning will be displayed and no picture will be recorded Unlock the memory card before attempting to take or delete pictures 1 6 G B ...

Page 76: ...ed on for the first time after purchase a language selection dialog will be displayed The languages available vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased Use the multi selector and J button to navigate the menus Press 1 and 3 to highlight a language and press J to select The language can be changed at any time using the Language item in the setup menu ...

Page 77: ...J button to set the camera clock The clock can be adjusted at any time using the Time zone and date Date and time item in the setup menu Select time zone Select date format Select daylight saving time option Set time and date note that the camera uses a 24 hour clock ...

Page 78: ...lock to the correct time and date The camera clock is powered by an independent clock battery The clock battery charges when the main battery is inserted or the camera is powered by an optional power connector and AC adapter It takes about 2 days to charge Once charged it will power the clock for about a month A SnapBridge Use the SnapBridge app to synchronize the camera clock with the clock on a ...

Page 79: ...g photographs The battery level is shown in the control panel and viewfinder The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining Control panel Viewfinder Description L Battery fully charged K Battery partially discharged J I H d Low battery Charge battery or ready spare battery H flashes d flashes Shutter release disabled Charge or exchange battery ...

Page 80: ...ures remaining The control panel shows the slot or slots that currently hold a memory card the example shows the icons displayed when cards are inserted in both slots At default settings Overflow is selected for Role played by card in Slot 2 in the photo shooting menu When two memory cards are inserted pictures will first be recorded to the card in Slot 1 switching to Slot 2 when the card in Slot ...

Page 81: ... Slot 1 When the card in Slot 1 is full the display will show the number of exposures remaining on the card in Slot 2 Values over 1000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred For example values between 1400 and 1499 are shown as 1 4 k If the memory card is full or locked or a card error has occurred the icon for the affected slot will flash ...

Page 82: ... and shoot photography Photographs can be framed in the viewfinder viewfinder photography or in the monitor live view photography Framing Photographs in the Viewfinder Viewfinder Photography 1 Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera rotate the mode dial to b Taking Photographs b Mode ...

Page 83: ...Holding the handgrip in your right hand and cradling the camera body or lens with your left bring your elbows in against the sides of your chest 3 Frame the photograph Frame a photograph in the viewfinder Position the main subject in the AF area brackets ...

Page 84: ...ar in the viewfinder when the focus operation is complete The active focus point is displayed in the viewfinder Viewfinder display Description steady The subject is in focus steady The focus point is in front of the subject steady The focus point is behind the subject flashes The camera is unable to focus using autofocus ...

Page 85: ...der Photography The camera uses a standby timer to help reduce the drain on the battery The timer starts when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and expires if no operations are performed for about 6 seconds The viewfinder display and some indicators in the control panel turn off when the timer expires To restart the timer and restore the displays press the shutter release button halfwa...

Page 86: ...e mode dial lock release on top of the camera rotate the mode dial to b 2 Rotate the live view selector to C live view photography 3 Press the a button The mirror will be raised and live view will start The viewfinder will go dark and the view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor ...

Page 87: ... the center of the frame At default settings the camera automatically detects portrait subjects and positions the focus point over their faces or eyes 6 Press the shutter release button halfway to focus If the camera is able to focus the focus point will be displayed in green If the camera is unable to focus for example because the subject is too close to the camera the focus area will flash red ...

Page 88: ...42 Basic Photography and Playback 7 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph The monitor turns off during shooting 8 Press the a button to exit live view ...

Page 89: ...iefly illuminated by a strobe or other bright momentary light source Flicker and banding visible in the monitor under fluorescent mercury vapor or sodium lamps can be reduced using the Flicker reduction item in the movie shooting menu although they may still be visible in photographs taken at some shutter speeds To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with photographs or expo...

Page 90: ...ve view as necessary to protect its internal circuits from high temperatures and the like A count down will be displayed in red starting 30 s before the camera shuts down to protect its internal circuits Depending on shooting conditions the timer may appear immediately when live view is selected A Exposure Preview Lv When On is selected for Custom Setting d9 Exposure preview Lv exposure can be pre...

Page 91: ... the terms filming and recording are used as follows filming is used if the live view selector is rotated to 1 while recording refers to the act of shooting footage using the movie record button 1 Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera rotate the mode dial to b 2 Rotate the live view selector to 1 movie live view Recording Movies b Mode ...

Page 92: ... will be raised and live view will start The viewfinder will go dark and the view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor During live view exposure for movies and photographs can be previewed in the monitor 4 Press the movie record button to start recording ...

Page 93: ...proximate amount of new footage that can be recorded to the memory card Sound is recorded via the built in microphone Do not cover the microphone during recording Focus can be adjusted by tapping your subject in the monitor 5 Press the movie record button again to end recording 6 Press the a button to exit live view 1 Recording indicator 2 Time remaining ...

Page 94: ...s in the display Bright regions or bands in scenes lit by flashing signs and other intermittent light sources or when the subject is briefly illuminated by a strobe or other bright momentary light source Flicker occurring while power aperture is in use Note that noise randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines and unexpected colors may appear if you use the X T button to zoom in on the view throug...

Page 95: ...vie recording ends automatically Depending on shooting conditions the timer may appear immediately when movie recording begins Note that regardless of the time available displayed in the top right corner of the monitor filming will end automatically when the count down timer expires D Adjusting Settings During Movie Recording Headphone volume cannot be adjusted during recording If an option other ...

Page 96: ... taken with each movie Note that photos can be taken even when the subject is not in focus Photos are recorded at the dimensions currently selected for movie frame size Photos are recorded in JPEG finem format regardless of the option selected for image quality The frame advance rate for continuous release modes varies with the option selected for Frame size frame rate While recording is in progre...

Page 97: ... be displayed in the monitor The memory card containing the picture currently displayed is shown by an icon 2 Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures Additional pictures can also be viewed by flicking a finger left or right over the display 0 14 To end playback and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway Playback ...

Page 98: ...sic Photography and Playback A Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting without the user pressing the K button ...

Page 99: ...ies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon Tap the a icon in the display or press J to start playback a progress bar shows your approximate position in the movie 1 1 icon 2 Length 3 a icon 4 Current position total length 5 Progress bar 6 Volume 7 Guide ...

Page 100: ...st frame The first frame is indicated by a h in the top right corner of the display the last frame by a i Start slow motion playback Press 3 while the movie is paused to start slow motion playback Jog rewind advance Press 4 or 2 while the movie is paused to rewind or advance one frame at a time Keep 4 or 2 pressed for continuous rewind or advance Skip 10 s Rotate the main command dial one stop to ...

Page 101: ...ontains indices rotating the sub command dial takes you to the next or previous index Indices can be added or removed from the EDIT MOVIE menu which can be displayed by pausing playback and pressing the i button Adjust volume Press X T to increase volume W Y to decrease Trim movie To display the EDIT MOVIE menu pause playback and press the i button Exit Press 1 or K to exit to full frame playback ...

Page 102: ...ess the K button to start playback and press 4 or 2 until the desired picture is displayed The location of the current image is shown by an icon at the bottom left corner of the display 2 Delete the picture Press the O Q button a confirmation dialog will be displayed Press the O Q button again to delete the image and return to playback To exit without deleting the picture press K ...

Page 103: ... You can choose the menu displayed The default is MY MENU The G Button 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 D PLAYBACK MENU 2 C PHOTO SHOOTING MENU 3 1 MOVIE SHOOTING MENU 4 A CUSTOM SETTING MENU 5 B SETUP MENU 6 N RETOUCH MENU 7 O MY MENU m RECENT SETTINGS 8 d Help icon 9 Current settings ...

Page 104: ... icon for the current menu Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu 2 Select a menu Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu 1 Move cursor up 2 Select highlighted item 3 Display sub menu select highlighted item or move cursor right 4 Move cursor down 5 Cancel and return to previous menu or move cursor left ...

Page 105: ...sition the cursor in the selected menu Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu 4 Highlight a menu item Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item 5 Display options Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item ...

Page 106: ...ht an option Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option 7 Select the highlighted option Press J To exit without making a selection press the G button To exit the menus and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway ...

Page 107: ...To move the cursor left or right in the text display area rotate the main command dial To cycle through the upper and lower case and symbol keyboards highlight the keyboard selection icon and press J The keyboard selection icon may not be available in some cases If a character is entered when the text display area is full the rightmost character will be deleted To delete the character under the cu...

Page 108: ...ere available a description of the currently selected item can be viewed by pressing the Q g U button Press 1 or 3 to scroll Press Q g U again to return to the menus A Touch Controls You can also navigate the menus using touch controls 0 14 ...

Page 109: ... the i menu Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options Highlight the desired option and press J to select and return to the i menu To cancel and return to the previous display press the i button Different menus are displayed during viewfinder photography live view and movie recording The i Button the i Menu ...

Page 110: ...A The Command Dials The main command dial can be used to choose the setting for the item currently highlighted in the i menu Options for the selected setting if any can be selected by rotating the sub command dial Some items can be adjusted by rotating either dial Press J to save changes You can also save changes by pressing the shutter release button halfway or highlighting another item ...

Page 111: ...nu Choose the items displayed in the i menus Use Custom Settings f1 Customize i menu and f2 Customize i menu Lv to choose the items displayed in viewfinder and live photography respectively Viewfinder photography Live view photography 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 Set Picture Control 2 Image quality 3 Flash mode 4 Wi Fi connection 5 Autofocus mode 6 Choose image area1 7 White balance 8 Image ...

Page 112: ...iew options A Customize i Menu Use Custom Setting g1 Customize i menu to choose the items displayed in the movie i menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 10 11 12 1 Set Picture Control 2 Frame size and rate Image quality 3 Wind noise reduction 4 Wi Fi connection 5 Autofocus mode 6 Destination 7 White balance 8 Microphone sensitivity 9 Metering 10 Active D Lighting 11 AF area mode 12 Electronic VR ...

Page 113: ...67 Camera Controls The Playback i Menu Pressing the i button during playback displays a context sensitive i menu of frequently used playback options Photo playback Movie playback Movie playback paused ...

Page 114: ...hoose the indicators displayed Viewfinder Photography During viewfinder photography you can press the R button to view an information display in the monitor The display lists such data as shutter speed aperture number of exposures remaining and AF area mode The R Button ...

Page 115: ...plays Live View Selector Rotated to C Displayed when On is selected for Custom Setting d9 Exposure Preview Lv in mode P S A or M Not displayed if On is selected for Multiple exposure Overlay shooting in the photo shooting menu 1 Indicators on 2 Simplified display 3 Histogram 4 Virtual horizon ...

Page 116: ...70 Camera Controls Live View Selector Rotated to 1 1 Indicators on 2 Simplified display 3 Histogram 4 Virtual horizon ...

Page 117: ...71 Camera Controls Use the mode dial to choose a shooting mode Choose whether to adjust shutter speed and or aperture manually or leave the camera in charge The Mode Dial ...

Page 118: ... S Shutter priority auto You choose the shutter speed the camera selects the aperture for best results A Aperture priority auto You choose the aperture the camera selects the shutter speed for best results M Manual You control both shutter speed and aperture Set shutter speed to bulb or time for long time exposures U1 U2 User settings modes Assign frequently used settings to these positions The se...

Page 119: ...cription S Single frame The camera takes one photograph each time the shutter release button is pressed CL Continuous low speed At default settings the camera takes photos at up to 3 fps while the shutter release button is pressed The frame advance rate can be chosen using Custom Setting d1 CL mode shooting speed Choose from values of from 1 to 6 fps Note however that regardless of the option sele...

Page 120: ... the photo shooting menu increasing to a maximum of approximately 8 fps when 14 bit is selected or approximately 12 fps when 12 bit is selected Q Quiet shutter release As for single frame except that camera noise is reduced QC Quiet continuous shutter release The camera takes pictures at up to 3 fps while the shutter release button is pressed camera noise is reduced E Self timer Take pictures with...

Page 121: ...75 Camera Controls Choose AF for autofocus M for manual focus The Focus Mode Selector ...

Page 122: ...6 Camera Controls Choose the AF and AF area modes The AF mode determines how the camera focuses in autofocus mode the AF area mode how the camera selects the focus point for autofocus The AF Mode Button ...

Page 123: ...ingle AF Use with stationary subjects Focus locks while the shutter release button is pressed halfway AF C Continuous AF For moving subjects The camera adjusts focus continuously in response to changes in the distance to the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway AF F Full time AF The camera adjusts focus continuously in response to subject movement or changes in composition W...

Page 124: ...with stationary subjects Dynamic area AF 9 points Dynamic area AF 21 points Dynamic area AF 51 points The camera focuses on a point selected by the user if the subject briefly leaves the selected point the camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points This option is available when AF A or AF C is selected for AF mode Choose for subjects that move unpredictably The greater th...

Page 125: ...that are moving erratically from side to side e g tennis players Group area AF The camera focuses using a group of focus points selected by the user Priority is given to faces detected by the camera if any Choose for snapshots subjects that are in motion and other subjects that are difficult to photograph using Single point AF Auto area AF The camera automatically detects the subject and selects t...

Page 126: ...ted by the user Use with stationary subjects f Wide area AF S As for Single point AF except the camera focuses on a wider area Choose for snapshots subjects that are in motion and other subjects that are difficult to photograph using Single point AF g Wide area AF L e Dynamic area AF The camera focuses on a point selected by the user If the subject briefly leaves the selected point the camera will...

Page 127: ...ocus point selection can be re enabled by rotating the lock to I h Auto area AF The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus area Use on occasions when you don t have time to select the focus point yourself for portraits or for snapshots and other spur of the moment photos If a portrait subject is detected during live view photography an amber border indicating the focus poin...

Page 128: ...roles played by the button during photography and movie recording respectively Press the A AE L AF L button to lock focus and exposure for photographs taken using autofocus You can choose the role assigned to the A button Use Custom Settings f3 Custom controls and g2 Custom controls in the Custom Settings menu to choose the roles played by the button during photography and movie recording respecti...

Page 129: ... effective when Spot metering or Center weighted metering is selected for metering Focus Lock Use focus lock to lock focus on the current subject when AF A or AF C is selected for AF mode When using focus lock choose an AF area mode other than Auto area AF Locking Focus and Exposure 1 Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter release button halfway to set focus and exp...

Page 130: ...is pressed Exposure will not change even when the composition is altered An AE L icon will be displayed in the viewfinder or monitor 3 Keeping the A button pressed recompose the photograph Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject If the distance to the subject changes release the lock and focus again at the new distance ...

Page 131: ... half press is selected for Custom Setting c1 Shutter release button AE L exposure will lock while the shutter release button is pressed halfway A Taking Multiple Shots at the Same Focus Distance Focus will remain locked if you keep the A button pressed between shots allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting Focus will also remain locked if you keep the shutt...

Page 132: ...lance White balance delivers natural colors with light sources of different hues D The Q g U Button The Q g U button may be disabled in some shooting modes or when certain conditions apply Adjusting White Balance Hold the Q g U button and rotate the main command dial The Q g U Button ...

Page 133: ...own you can hold the Q g U button and fine tune white balance using the multi selector Press 4 or 2 to fine tune white balance on the amber blue axis and 1 or 3 to fine tune white balance on the green magenta axis When Choose color temperature is selected you can press 4 or 2 to highlight a digit Press 1 or 3 to change Release the Q g U button to return to shooting mode ...

Page 134: ...warm color cast produced by incandescent lighting k Keep warm lighting colors Preserve the warm color cast produced by incandescent lighting D Natural light auto When used under natural light in place of 4 Auto this option produces colors closer to those seen by the naked eye H Direct sunlight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight G Cloudy Use in daylight under overcast skies M Shade Use in day...

Page 135: ...rescent Cool white fluorescent Day white fluorescent Daylight fluorescent High temp mercury vapor 5 Flash Use with studio strobe lighting and other large flash units K Choose color temperature Choose the color temperature directly L Preset manual Measure white balance for the subject or light source or copy white balance from an existing photograph Option Description ...

Page 136: ...letion During playback the Q g U button can be used to protect pictures Protecting pictures helps prevent accidental deletion A Viewing Help Where available a description of the currently selected item can be viewed by pressing the Q g U button 0 62 ...

Page 137: ...adjusts sensitivity if optimal exposure cannot be achieved at the setting selected by the user Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Hold the S Q button and rotate the main command dial Choose from values of from ISO 100 to 51200 Settings of from about 0 3 to 1 EV below ISO 100 and 0 3 to 2 EV above ISO 51200 are also available In addition to settings of from ISO 100 to 51200 b and all EFCT modes other than j...

Page 138: ... needed to make an exposure allowing pictures to be taken when lighting is poor and helping prevent blur when the subject is in motion Note however that the higher the sensitivity the more likely the image is to be affected by noise in the form of randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines ...

Page 139: ...viewfinder When these indicators are lit not flashing pictures will be taken at the sensitivity selected for ISO sensitivity When sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user the ISO AUTO indicators will flash and the altered value will be shown in the displays A Maximum Sensitivity In modes P S A and M you can select an upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity control to prevent ISO sen...

Page 140: ... button may be disabled in some shooting modes or when certain conditions apply Adjusting Exposure Compensation Hold the E button and rotate the main command dial Higher values make the subject brighter lower values darker Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to 0 0 Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off The E Button 1 EV No exposure compensati...

Page 141: ...tton is used to adjust image quality and choose the size of JPEG images Adjusting Image Quality During viewfinder photography image quality can be adjusted by holding the X T button and rotating the main command dial The X T Button ...

Page 142: ... image quality those without a star m file size NEF RAW JPEG fine NEF RAW JPEG normalm NEF RAW JPEG normal NEF RAW JPEG basicm NEF RAW JPEG basic NEF RAW Record photos in NEF RAW format JPEG finem Record photos in JPEG format Image quality increases as quality progress from basic through normal to fine Options with a star m prioritize image quality those without a star m file size JPEG fine JPEG n...

Page 143: ... dial Choose from Large Medium and Small the selected option applies to JPEG photos The physical dimensions of the photos in pixels varies with image area Image area Image size Large Medium Small FX 36 24 6048 4024 4528 3016 3024 2016 DX 24 16 3936 2624 2944 1968 1968 1312 1 1 24 24 4016 4016 3008 3008 2000 2000 16 9 36 20 6048 3400 4528 2544 3024 1696 ...

Page 144: ...pressed to zoom out press W Y While the view through the lens is zoomed in a navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor During live view photography image quality and size can be adjusted using the Image quality and Image size items in the photo shooting menu ...

Page 145: ... how the camera meters light when setting exposure D The W Y Button The W Y button may be disabled in some shooting modes or when certain conditions apply Choosing a Metering Option Hold the W Y button and rotate the main command dial The W Y Button ...

Page 146: ...subjects that dominate the composition for example N Spot metering The camera meters a circle 4 mm 0 16 in in diameter approximately 1 5 of frame Use for example to meter a specific area of the frame when your subject is backlit or features sharply contrasting areas t Highlight weighted metering The camera assigns the greatest weight to highlights Use this option to reduce loss of detail in highli...

Page 147: ...l flash units Flash mode determines the effect produced by the flash flash compensation the flash level D The N Y Button The N Y button may be disabled in some shooting modes or when certain conditions apply Choosing a Flash Mode Hold the N Y button and rotate the main command dial The N Y Button ...

Page 148: ...nd m excluded L Slow sync slow sync As for fill flash except that slow shutter speeds are used to capture background lighting at night or under low light P A K Slow sync red eye red eye reduction with slow sync As for red eye reduction except that slow shutter speeds are used to capture background lighting at night or under low light P A M Rear curtain sync rear curtain sync The flash fires just b...

Page 149: ...rotate the sub command dial Choose positive values for brighter lighting negative values to ensure that the subject is not too brightly lit Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to 0 0 Flash compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off ...

Page 150: ... Bracketing is used to vary exposure flash level white balance or Active D Lighting ADL over a series of shots The role performed by the BKT button can be chosen using Custom Setting f3 Custom controls D The BKT Button The BKT button may be disabled in some shooting modes or when certain conditions apply The BKT Button ...

Page 151: ...sh The modeling flash can be disabled by selecting Off for Custom Setting e5 Modeling flash You can choose the role assigned to the Pv button Use Custom Settings f3 Custom controls and g2 Custom controls in the Custom Settings menu to choose the roles played by the button during photography and movie recording respectively D The Pv Button The Pv button may be disabled in some shooting modes or whe...

Page 152: ...e using both the main and sub command dials Use Custom Settings f3 Custom controls and g2 Custom controls in the Custom Settings menu to choose the roles played by the Fn button during photography and movie recording respectively The default assignment for the Fn button is Choose image area D The Fn Button The Fn button may be disabled in some shooting modes or when certain conditions apply The Fn...

Page 153: ...45 A simple point and shoot mode that leaves the camera in charge of settings P Programmed auto 0 109 Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings S Shutter priority auto 0 110 User chooses shutter speed camera selects aperture for best results Use to freeze or blur motion ...

Page 154: ...perture priority auto 0 111 User chooses aperture camera selects shutter speed for best results Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus M Manual 0 113 User controls both shutter speed and aperture Set shutter speed to Bulb or Time for long time exposures U1 U2 User settings modes 0 115 Assign frequently used settings to these positions for quick recall EFCT Specia...

Page 155: ... A Flexible Program Mode P offers flexible program in which although the camera chooses the initial shutter speed and aperture while the standby timer is on the main command dial can be rotated to select different combinations without altering exposure from the value chosen by the camera While flexible program is in effect a flexible program indicator A appears in the viewfinder To restore default...

Page 156: ...choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure To choose a shutter speed rotate the main command dial while the exposure meters are on Shutter speed can be set to s or to values between 30 s q and 1 8000 s o ...

Page 157: ... choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure To adjust aperture rotate the sub command dial while the exposure meters are on Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum values for the lens ...

Page 158: ... be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel rounded to the nearest full stop Otherwise the aperture displays will show only the number of stops F with maximum aperture displayed as F0 and the f number must be read from the lens aperture ring A Depth of Field Preview Aperture can be stopped down by pressing and holding the Pv button Depth of field the range of distances that appears to be in ...

Page 159: ... can be adjusted with reference to the exposure indicators by rotating the command dials as follows while the standby timer is on Rotate the main command dial to choose the shutter speed Shutter speed can be set to values between 1 8000 s o and 30 s q to A Bulb or Time or to s Aperture can be adjusted by rotating the sub command dial The minimum and maximum values for aperture vary with the lens S...

Page 160: ...inder and control panel show whether the photograph would be under or over exposed at current settings Depending on the option chosen for Custom Setting b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl the amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1 3 EV or 1 2 EV The orientation of the exposure indicators can be reversed using Custom Setting f7 Reverse indicators A Exposure Warning If the limits of...

Page 161: ...desired adjustments to camera settings including photo shooting menu options some settings excluded movie shooting menu options some settings excluded Custom Settings and shooting mode shutter speed modes S and M aperture modes A and M flexible program mode P exposure and flash compensation 2 Select Save user settings Press the G button to display the menus Highlight Save user settings in the setu...

Page 162: ...U2 and press 2 4 Save user settings Highlight Save settings using 1 and 3 and press J to assign current settings to the selected user settings mode 5 Take pictures using saved settings Rotate the mode dial to U1 or U2 to recall the settings last saved to the selected position ...

Page 163: ...e following cannot be saved to U1 or U2 Photo shooting menu Storage folder Image area Manage Picture Control Multiple exposure Interval timer shooting Time lapse movie Focus shift shooting Movie shooting menu Image area Manage Picture Control ...

Page 164: ...er settings Press the G button to display the menus Highlight Reset user settings in the setup menu and press 2 2 Select a position Highlight Reset U1 or Reset U2 and press 2 3 Reset user settings Highlight Reset and press J to restore default settings for the selected position The camera will function in mode P ...

Page 165: ...d monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities Manual focus can be used if the camera is unable to focus f Super vivid Overall saturation and contrast are increased for a more vibrant image d Pop Overall saturation is increased for a more lively image e Photo illustration Sharpen outlines and simplify coloring for a poster effect e Photo illustration effects can be adjusted in live view 0 122 Movie...

Page 166: ...Miniature effect effects can be adjusted in live view 0 124 Miniature effect movies play back at high speed Sound is not recorded with movies m Selective color All colors other than the selected colors are recorded in black and white m Selective color effects can be adjusted in live view 0 126 8 Silhouette Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds 9 High key Use with bright scenes to create b...

Page 167: ...PEG only the JPEG copy will be recorded If On is selected for Custom Setting d8 Save original EFFECTS the camera will save two copies of each picture shot in f d e k l and m modes an unprocessed NEF RAW copy and a JPEG copy to which the effect has been applied If Off is selected only the JPEG copy will be saved Effects cannot be adjusted during movie recording The frame advance rates for CL Contin...

Page 168: ...n live view 1 Press the a button The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor 2 Press J Photo illustration options will be displayed 3 Adjust outline thickness Press 4 to thin outlines or 2 to make them thicker 4 Press J Press J to save changes the selected effect will be applied during shooting ...

Page 169: ...through the lens will be displayed in the monitor 2 Press J Toy camera effect options will be displayed 3 Adjust options Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting Vividness Press 2 for more saturation 4 for less Vignetting Press 2 for more vignetting 4 for less 4 Press J Press J to save changes the selected effect will be applied during shooting ...

Page 170: ...displayed in the monitor 2 Position the focus point Use the multi selector to position the focus point in the area that you want to be in focus To check focus press the shutter release button halfway To temporarily clear miniature effect options from the display and enlarge the view in the monitor for precise focus press X T Press W Y to restore the miniature effect display ...

Page 171: ...ea that will be in focus Press 1 or 3 to choose the width of the area that will be in focus 5 Press J Press J to save changes the selected effect will be applied during shooting A Movies Miniature effect movies play back at high speed For example approximately 15 minutes of footage shot with 1920 1080 30p selected for Frame size frame rate in the movie shooting menu will play back in about a minut...

Page 172: ...justing m Selective Color Settings When m is selected the effect can be adjusted in live view 1 Press the a button The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor 2 Press J Selective color options will be displayed ...

Page 173: ...color when photographs are taken the selected color will appear in the first of the numbered color boxes All colors other than those selected in the color boxes will appear in black and white 4 Choose the color range Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in photographs choose from values between 1 and 7 The higher the value the wider the range of colo...

Page 174: ...selected To deselect the highlighted color press O Q To remove all colors press and hold O Q A confirmation dialog will be displayed select Yes 6 Press J Press J to save changes the selected effect will be applied during shooting D Note Selective Color The camera may have difficulty detecting some colors Saturated colors are recommended Higher values for color range may include hues from other col...

Page 175: ...129 Shooting Settings Adjusting Image Area Settings Image area settings can be displayed by selecting Image area in the photo shooting menu Image Recording Options Image Area Quality and Size ...

Page 176: ...NIKKOR lens on a 35 mm format camera a DX 24 16 Images are recorded in DX format To calculate the approximate focal length of the lens in 35 mm format multiply by 1 5 m 1 1 24 24 Pictures are recorded with an aspect ratio of 1 1 Z 16 9 36 20 Pictures are recorded with an aspect ratio of 16 9 1 FX 36 24 2 DX 24 16 3 1 1 24 24 4 16 9 36 20 5 DX format 24 16 image circle 6 FX format 36 24 image circl...

Page 177: ...format cameras If Auto DX crop is off and an option other than DX 24 16 DX format is selected for Choose image area when a DX lens is attached the edges of the image may be eclipsed This may not be apparent in the viewfinder but when the images are played back you may notice a drop in resolution or that the edges of the picture are blacked out ...

Page 178: ...ial The selected crop is displayed in the viewfinder 0 130 The option currently selected for image area can be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder by pressing the button to which Choose image area is assigned Camera controls cannot be used to select image area when a DX lens is attached and Auto DX crop is on A Image Size Image size varies with the option selected for image area Image ar...

Page 179: ...ea when a DX lens is attached The Viewfinder Mask Display If On is selected the area outside crop FX 36 24 excepted will be shown in gray in the viewfinder Option Description On The camera automatically selects the DX 24 16 DX format image area when a DX lens is attached Off Automatic image area selection disabled ...

Page 180: ... displayed during playback The NEF RAW image can only be viewed using a computer Deleting the JPEG copy from the camera also deletes the NEF RAW image NEF RAW JPEG fine NEF RAW JPEG normalm NEF RAW JPEG normal NEF RAW JPEG basicm NEF RAW JPEG basic NEF RAW Record photos in NEF RAW format JPEG finem Record photos in JPEG format Fine produces higher quality pictures than normal and normal higher qua...

Page 181: ...without degrading image quality making this format ideal for photos that will be processed in multiple different ways ViewNX i and Capture NX D are available free of charge from the Nikon Download Center The process of converting NEF RAW images to other formats such as JPEG is referred to as NEF RAW processing You can save NEF RAW images in other formats using the ViewNX i and Capture NX D compute...

Page 182: ... can also be adjusted using the Image quality item in the photo shooting menu Use the Image quality item in the photo shooting menu to adjust image quality during live view A Recording Pictures to Two Memory Cards If RAW Slot 1 JPEG Slot 2 is selected for Role played by card in Slot 2 when photographs are taken at image quality settings of NEF RAW JPEG the NEF RAW copy will be saved to the card in...

Page 183: ...r inch dpi 1 inch approximately 2 54 cm Image area Option Size pixels Print size cm in FX 36 24 FX format Large 6048 4024 51 2 34 1 20 2 13 4 Medium 4528 3016 38 3 25 5 15 1 10 1 Small 3024 2016 25 6 17 1 10 1 6 7 DX 24 16 DX format Large 3936 2624 33 3 22 2 13 1 8 7 Medium 2944 1968 24 9 16 7 9 8 6 6 Small 1968 1312 16 7 11 1 6 6 4 4 1 1 24 24 Large 4016 4016 34 0 34 0 13 4 13 4 Medium 3008 3008 ...

Page 184: ...e size by holding the X T button and rotating the sub command dial A The Photo Shooting Menu Image Size Option Image size for JPEG images can also be adjusted using the Image size item in the photo shooting menu Use the Image size item in the photo shooting menu to adjust image size during live view ...

Page 185: ...gs Choosing a Focus Mode Rotate the focus mode selector to AF to select autofocus or to M to select manual focus During viewfinder photography the camera focuses using 51 focus points Choosing How the Camera Focuses Focus ...

Page 186: ...cts Focus locks when shutter release button is pressed halfway At default settings shutter can only be released when in focus indicator I is displayed focus priority AF C Continuous AF For moving subjects Camera focuses continuously while shutter release button is pressed halfway if subject moves camera will engage predictive focus tracking to predict final distance to subject and adjust focus as ...

Page 187: ...hooting using AF C the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject moves toward or away from the camera while the shutter release button is pressed halfway or the AF ON button is pressed This allows the camera to track focus while attempting to predict where the subject will be when the shutter is released ...

Page 188: ...ill turn from red to green focus will lock while the shutter release button is pressed halfway If the camera fails to focus the focus point will flash red At default settings the shutter can only be released if the camera is able to focus focus priority AF C Continuous AF For moving subjects The camera focuses continuously while the shutter release button is pressed halfway if the subject moves th...

Page 189: ...ts focus continuously in response to subject movement or changes in composition When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus point will turn from red to green and focus will lock This option is available only during filming Option Description ...

Page 190: ...e autofocus mode hold the AF mode button and rotate the main command dial During viewfinder photography the selected AF mode is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder During live view photography and filming the selected AF mode is displayed in the monitor ...

Page 191: ...he camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points if the subject briefly leaves the selected point The number of focus points varies with the mode selected Dynamic area AF 9 points Choose when there is time to compose the photograph or when photographing subjects that are moving predictably e g runners or race cars on a track Dynamic area AF 21 points Choose when photographin...

Page 192: ...ide e g tennis players If the subject leaves viewfinder remove your finger from the shutter release button and recompose the photograph with the subject in the selected focus point Group area AF The camera focuses using a group of focus points selected by the user reducing the risk of the camera focusing on the background instead of on the main subject Use for snapshots or photos of moving subject...

Page 193: ...ial expressions even if your subject is in motion 0 155 Use on occasions when you don t have time to select the focus point yourself for portraits or snapshots and other spur of the moment photos When AF S is selected for autofocus mode the active focus points are briefly highlighted after the camera focuses When AF C is selected or when AF A is selected and photographs are taken using AF C only t...

Page 194: ...t is displayed in the viewfinder Remaining focus points provide information to assist focus operation AF area mode Control panel Viewfinder Viewfinder focus point display during selection Single point AF Dynamic area AF 9 points Dynamic area AF 21 points Dynamic area AF 51 points 3D tracking Group area AF Auto area AF ...

Page 195: ...s that are similar in color to the background or that occupy a very small area of the frame A Quick Focus Point Selection For quicker focus point selection choose Every other point for Custom Setting a6 Focus points used to use only a quarter of the available focus points A AF S AF I Teleconverters If 3D tracking or Auto area AF is selected for AF area mode when an AF S AF I teleconverter is used ...

Page 196: ...oint AF d Single point AF The camera focuses on a point selected by the user Use with stationary subjects f Wide area AF S As for Single point AF except the camera focuses on a wider area the focus areas for Wide area AF L being larger than those for Wide area AF S Use for snapshots or photos of moving subjects that are hard to frame using Single point AF or during movie recording for smooth focus...

Page 197: ...y detects the subject and selects the focus area Use on occasions when you don t have time to select the focus point yourself for portraits or for snapshots and other spur of the moment photos If a portrait subject is detected during live view photography an amber border indicating the focus point will appear around the subject s face If the camera detects the subject s eyes the amber border will ...

Page 198: ...htness Flicker or banding appears under fluorescent mercury vapor sodium vapor or similar lighting A cross star filter or other special filter is used The subject appears smaller than the focus point The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns e g blinds or a row of windows in a skyscraper The subject is moving The monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses The focus point ...

Page 199: ...focus point when it is in the center of the frame A Quick Focus Point Selection For quicker focus point selection choose Every other point for Custom Setting a6 Focus points used to use only a quarter of the available focus points the number of points available for Pinpoint AF and Wide area AF L does not change ...

Page 200: ...area mode hold the AF mode button and rotate the sub command dial During viewfinder photography the selected AF area mode is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder During live view photography and filming the selected AF area mode is displayed in the monitor ...

Page 201: ...le during live view photography Face and eye detection AF can be configured using Custom Setting a5 Auto area AF face eye detection Viewfinder Photography If Face and eye detection on or Face detection on is selected the camera will assign focus priority to the faces of any portrait subjects it detects If the subject looks away after their face is detected the focus point will move to track their ...

Page 202: ...lected are similarly indicated by an amber border If AF S is selected for AF mode or if AF A is selected and the camera is shooting using AF S the focus point will turn green when the camera focuses If more than one portrait subject or more than one eye is detected e and f icons will appear on the focus point and you will be able to position the focus point over a different face or eye by pressing...

Page 203: ...n may not perform as expected if the subject s face occupies a very large or very small proportion of the frame the subject s face is lit too brightly or too poorly the subject is wearing glasses or sunglasses the subject s face or eyes are obscured by hair or other objects or the subject moves excessively during shooting ...

Page 204: ...cus point will track the selected subject as it moves through the frame in the case of portrait subjects focus will track the subject s face To end tracking press J a third time To exit subject tracking mode press the W Y button D Subject Tracking The camera may be unable to track subjects if they move quickly leave the frame or are obscured by other objects change visibly in size color or brightn...

Page 205: ...s to be composed with the subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame 1 Undo the focus selector lock Rotate the focus selector lock to I 2 Use the multi selector to select the focus point while the standby timer is on During viewfinder photography you can choose from 51 focus points During live view the focus point can be positioned anywhere in the frame ...

Page 206: ...owing selection to prevent the selected focus point from changing when the multi selector is pressed A Focus Lock If your subject will not be in the selected focus point in the final composition or if the camera is unable to focus on the selected subject press the A button to lock focus at the desired distance before recomposing the shot 0 83 ...

Page 207: ...the background as may be the case if the subject is photographed against a featureless wall or the background is the same color as the subject The focus point contains objects at different distances from the camera as may be the case if the subject is inside a cage The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns such as the rows of windows in a skyscraper The focus point contains areas of s...

Page 208: ...available for lenses that do not support autofocus non AF NIKKOR lenses or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results AF lenses Set the lens focus mode switch if present and camera focus mode selector to M Manual focus lenses Focus manually ...

Page 209: ...wfinder is in focus D AF Lenses Do not use AF lenses with the lens focus mode switch set to M and the camera focus mode selector set to AF Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera or lens This does not apply to AF S and AF P lenses which can be used in M mode without setting the camera focus mode selector to M ...

Page 210: ...ng Good Results with Autofocus 0 161 the in focus indicator I may sometimes be displayed when the subject is not in focus Confirm focus in the viewfinder before shooting During live view you can check focus by zooming in on the view through the lens A tripod is recommended if you experience trouble focusing Focus indicator Status steady The subject is in focus steady The focus point is in front of...

Page 211: ...ide the camera q Use this mark when measuring the distance to your subject for manual focus or macro photography The distance between the focal plane and the lens mounting flange is known as the flange back distance w On this camera the flange back distance is 46 5 mm 1 83 in A Focus Peaking If focus peaking is enabled using Custom Setting d11 Peaking highlights objects that are in focus will be i...

Page 212: ...eters a wide area of the frame and sets exposure according to tone brightness distribution color distance and composition for results close to those seen by the human eye M Center weighted metering The camera meters the entire frame but assigns the greatest weight to an area in the center the size of the area can be selected using Custom Setting b4 Center weighted area if a non CPU lens or an AF S...

Page 213: ... focus point if a non CPU lens or an AF S Fisheye NIKKOR 8 15mm f 3 5 4 5E ED lens is attached or if Auto area AF is in effect 0 145 Spot metering ensures that the subject will be correctly exposed even when the background is much brighter or darker t Highlight weighted metering The camera assigns the greatest weight to highlights Use to reduce loss of detail in highlights for example when photogr...

Page 214: ...168 Shooting Settings Choosing a Metering Option Hold the W Y button and rotate the main command dial The selected metering option is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder ...

Page 215: ...th CPU lenses of types other than D E and G Distance information is not included Non CPU lenses Color matrix metering is available if lens data are provided using the Non CPU lens data option in the setup menu Center weighted metering will be used if lens data are not provided A Highlight Weighted Metering and Lens Type Center weighted metering will be used if Highlight weighted metering is select...

Page 216: ...enery the stars or moving lights To prevent blur use a tripod or an optional wireless remote controller or remote cord Shutter speed Bulb 35 second exposure Aperture f 25 Shutter speed Description Bulb The shutter remains open while the shutter release button is held down Time The exposure starts when the shutter release button is pressed and ends when the button is pressed a second time ...

Page 217: ...rface 2 Rotate the mode dial to M Keeping the mode dial lock release pressed rotate the mode dial to M 3 Choose a shutter speed While the exposure meters are on rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb A or Time The exposure indicators do not appear when Bulb A or Time is selected ...

Page 218: ...ter release button all the way down A Long Time Exposures To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from appearing in the photograph or interfering with exposure we recommend that you remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap 0 10 Nikon recommends using a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter and power connector to prevent loss of power while the...

Page 219: ...lect Center weighted metering or Spot metering 0 166 2 Lock exposure Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter release button halfway With the shutter release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus point press the A button to lock exposure if you are using autofocus confirm that the I in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder While exposure l...

Page 220: ...sure will be locked at the value metered in a 12 mm circle in the center of the viewfinder A Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect the following settings can be adjusted without altering the metered value for exposure The new values can be confirmed in the viewfinder and control panel Note that metering cannot be changed while exposure lock is in effect Mode Setting...

Page 221: ...ng is selected for metering 0 166 Adjusting Exposure Compensation Hold the E button and rotate the main command dial The selected value is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder Choose from values between 5 EV underexposure and 5 EV overexposure By default changes are made in increments of 1 3 EV The size of the increments can be changed using Custom Setting b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl 1...

Page 222: ...E icons and exposure indicators will appear in the control panel and viewfinder In modes other than M the zero 0 at the center of the exposure indicator will flash in the control panel Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to 0 0 Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off Display No exposure compensation E button pressed 0 3 EV 2 0 EV Control panel ...

Page 223: ...nd aperture do not change A Using a Flash When a flash is used exposure compensation affects both flash level and exposure altering the brightness of both the main subject and the background Custom Setting e3 Exposure comp for flash can be used to restrict the effects of exposure compensation to the background only ...

Page 224: ...rame Continuous or Quiet Shutter Release To choose a release mode press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial so that the pointer aligns with the desired setting Choosing the Operation Performed When the Shutter Is Released Release Mode ...

Page 225: ...fps Note however that regardless of the option selected the maximum frame advance rate during live view is 3 fps CH Continuous high speed While shutter release button is held down camera records up to 7 frames per second Use for active subjects When On is selected for Silent live view photography in the photo shooting menu during live view the frame advance rate varies with the option selected for...

Page 226: ... does not sound regardless of the setting selected for Beep options Beep on off in the setup menu QC Qc quiet continuous shutter release The camera takes pictures at up to 3 fps while the shutter release button is pressed camera noise is reduced E Self timer Take pictures with the self timer 0 183 MUP Mirror up Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in telephoto or close up photography or in ot...

Page 227: ...n recorded If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the memory card A The Memory Buffer While the shutter release button is pressed halfway the camera will show the number of pictures that can be stored in the memory buffer When the buffer is full the display will show t00 and the frame rate will drop The numbe...

Page 228: ...trol in the photo shooting menu and ISO sensitivity is altered automatically by the camera when ISO sensitivity is set to a value of from Hi 0 3 to Hi 2 if flicker is detected with Enable selected for Flicker reduction Flicker reduction setting in the photo shooting menu at extremely small apertures high f numbers when vibration reduction available with VR lenses is on when the battery is low with...

Page 229: ...elf portraits 1 Select self timer mode Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to E 2 Frame the photograph and focus The timer will not start if the camera is unable to focus with AF S selected for AF mode or in other situations in which the shutter cannot be released ...

Page 230: ...0 seconds during which the self timer lamp will at first flash for approximately 8 seconds and then light for roughly 2 seconds To turn the self timer off before a photograph is taken turn the release mode dial to another setting The timer duration the number shots taken and the interval between shots can be selected using Custom Setting c3 Self timer ...

Page 231: ... dial to MUP mirror up After pressing the shutter release button halfway to set focus and exposure press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to raise the mirror Z will be displayed in the control panel press the shutter release button all the way down again to take the picture D Mirror Up While the mirror is raised photos cannot be framed in the viewfinder and autofocus and meterin...

Page 232: ...ra movement press the shutter release button smoothly The mirror lowers when shooting ends A picture will be taken automatically if no operations are performed for about 30 s after the mirror is raised In live view the picture is taken the first time the shutter release button is pressed all the way down ...

Page 233: ...ngs that range from ISO 100 and ISO 51200 Settings of from about 0 3 to 1 EV below ISO 100 and 0 3 to 2 EV above ISO 51200 are also available for special situations The higher the ISO sensitivity the less light needed to make an exposure allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures Adjusting the Camera s Sensitivity to Light ISO Sensitivity ...

Page 234: ...layed in the control panel and viewfinder b and all EFCT modes other than j also offer an ISO sensitivity of X Auto When X is selected the camera adjusts ISO sensitivity automatically By default changes are made in increments of 1 3 EV The size of the increments can be changed using Custom Setting b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl ...

Page 235: ...d by enabling high ISO noise reduction High ISO noise reduction can be enabled using the High ISO NR items in the photo and movie shooting menus A Hi 0 3 Hi 2 A setting of Hi 0 3 corresponds to an ISO sensitivity approximately 0 3 EV higher than ISO 51200 ISO 64000 and Hi 2 0 to an ISO sensitivity approximately 2 EV higher ISO 204800 Note that pictures taken at these settings are particularly pron...

Page 236: ...n P S A and M modes Enabling Auto ISO Sensitivity Control 1 Select ISO sensitivity settings in the photo shooting menu highlight Auto ISO sensitivity control and press 2 2 Select On Highlight On and press J to enable auto ISO sensitivity control If a flash is used ISO sensitivity will be adjusted appropriately If Off is selected sensitivity will remain fixed at the value selected by the user ...

Page 237: ... sensitivity control choose from values of from ISO 200 to Hi 2 The minimum value that will be selected using auto ISO sensitivity control is ISO 100 Maximum sensitivity with c Choose the maximum ISO sensitivity for flash photography options range from ISO 200 to Hi 2 Selecting Same as without flash sets the maximum ISO sensitivity for flash photography to the value currently selected for Maximum ...

Page 238: ...only For example the camera will automatically choose faster minimum shutter speeds to prevent blur caused by camera shake when a long lens is attached To view auto shutter speed selection options highlight Auto and press 2 Auto shutter speed selection can be fine tuned by choosing faster or slower minimums Faster settings can be used to reduce blur when photographing fast moving subjects Shutter ...

Page 239: ...ear in the control panel and viewfinder When these indicators are lit not flashing pictures will be taken at the sensitivity selected for ISO sensitivity When sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user the ISO AUTO indicators will flash and the altered value will be shown in the displays ...

Page 240: ...um shutter speed is not in this range the value selected for Custom Setting e2 Flash shutter speed becomes the effective minimum shutter speed If a non CPU lens is used without lens data the minimum shutter speed will be fixed at 1 30 s If an optional flash unit is attached ISO sensitivity may be raised automatically when auto ISO sensitivity control is used in combination with slow sync flash mod...

Page 241: ...scene AchievingNaturalColorswith Different Light Sources White Balance Option K Description 4 Auto White balance is adjusted automatically for optimal results with most light sources When an optional flash unit is used white balance will be adjusted according to the lighting produced by the flash i Keep white reduce warm colors 3500 8000 K Eliminate warm color cast produced by incandescent lightin...

Page 242: ...ylight under overcast skies M Shade 8000 K Use in daylight with subjects in shade J Incandescent 3000 K Use under incandescent lighting I Fluorescent Use under fluorescent lighting choose bulb type according to light source Sodium vapor lamps 2700 K Warm white fluorescent 3000 K White fluorescent 3700 K Cool white fluorescent 4200 K Day white fluorescent 5000 K Daylight fluorescent 6500 K High tem...

Page 243: ...ayback go to Playback display options in the playback menu and select Shooting data 5 Flash 5400 K Use with studio strobe lighting and other large flash units K Choose color temperature 2500 10000 K Choose color temperature from list of values or by holding Q g U button and rotating sub command dial L Preset manual Measure white balance for subject or light source press and hold Q g U button to en...

Page 244: ...tions for the selected setting if any can be selected by holding the Q g U button and rotating the sub command dial D Studio Flash Lighting 4 Auto may not produce the desired results with large studio flash units Use preset white balance or set white balance to 5 Flash and use fine tuning to adjust white balance ...

Page 245: ...e balance can also be adjusted via the White Balance item in the photo and movie shooting menus A D Natural Light Auto D Natural light auto may not produce the desired results under artificial light Choose 4 Auto or an option that matches the light source ...

Page 246: ...ed as shown you can hold the Q g U button and use the multi selector to fine tune white balance Press 4 or 2 to fine tune white balance on the amber blue axis and 1 or 3 to fine tune white balance on the green magenta axis The selected setting takes effect when the Q g U button is released ...

Page 247: ...r to position the cursor on the grid The cursor can be moved up to six steps from the center along either of the A amber B blue and G green M magenta axes The selected value is displayed to the right of the grid The A amber B blue axis corresponds to color temperature and is ruled in increments of 0 5 A change of 1 is equivalent to approximately 5 mired The G green M magenta axis has effects simil...

Page 248: ...ure is selected white balance can be fine tuned by selecting an option and pressing 3 until fine tuning options are displayed The results of fine tuning can be previewed in the display A White Balance Fine Tuning The colors on the fine tuning axes are relative not absolute For example moving the cursor to B blue when a warm setting such as J Incandescent is selected for white balance will make pho...

Page 249: ...nge of 1000 K produces a much greater change in color at 3000 K than at 6000 K Mired calculated by multiplying the inverse of the color temperature by 106 is a measure of color temperature that takes such variation into account and as such is the unit used in color temperature compensation filters E g 4000 K 3000 K a difference of 1000 K 83 mired 7000 K 6000 K a difference of 1000 K 24 mired ...

Page 250: ... Blue Only To adjust color temperature when Choose color temperature is selected for white balance hold the Q g U button and use the multi selector or rotate the sub command dial Hold the Q g U button and rotate the sub command dial to choose a color temperature in mireds ...

Page 251: ...ngs To highlight a digit hold the Q g U button and press 4 or 2 Press 1 or 3 to edit the highlighted digit Changes apply only to the A amber B blue axis The selected setting takes effect when the Q g U button is released ...

Page 252: ... a light source defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wavelengths While light sources with a color temperature in the neighborhood of 5000 5500 K appear white light sources with a lower color temperature such as incandescent light bulbs appear slightly yellow or red q Light sources with a higher color temperature appear ti...

Page 253: ...es as described below 1 Select Choose color temperature Select White balance in the photo shooting menu then highlight Choose color temperature and press 2 2 Select values for amber blue and green magenta Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits on the amber A blue B axis and press 1 or 3 to change Press 4 or 2 to highlight the value for the green G magenta M axis and press 1 or 3 to change ...

Page 254: ...than 0 is selected for the green G magenta M axis an asterisk U will appear next to the K icon A Choosing Color Temperature in the i Menu To view white balance options highlight White balance in the i menu and press J When Choose color temperature is selected color temperature options can be viewed by pressing 3 ...

Page 255: ...balance in presets d 1 through d 6 Two methods are available for setting preset white balance Method Description Direct measurement Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in final photograph and white balance is measured by camera 0 210 During live view white balance can be measured in a selected area of the frame spot white balance 0 216 Copy from existing photogr...

Page 256: ...hotograph In studio settings a standard 18 gray panel can be used as a reference object Note that exposure is automatically increased by 1 EV when white balance is measured using a neutral gray or white reference object In mode M adjust exposure so that the exposure indicator shows 0 0 114 1 Keeping the Q g U button pressed rotate the main command dial to select L ...

Page 257: ...211 Shooting Settings 2 Select a preset Press the Q g U button and rotate the sub command dial until the desired white balance preset d 1 to d 6 is displayed ...

Page 258: ...a white balance target as shown and stays in the center of the frame 4 Before the D indicators stop flashing photograph the reference object Position the reference object in the white balance target and press the shutter release button all the way down to measure a value for white balance and store it in the preset selected in Step 2 No photograph will be recorded white balance can be measured acc...

Page 259: ...e viewfinder will show a flashing a Press the shutter release button halfway to exit to shooting mode If lighting is too dark or too bright the camera may be unable to measure white balance A flashing b a will appear in the control panel and viewfinder Press the shutter release button halfway to return to Step 4 and measure white balance again ...

Page 260: ...g c2 Standby timer A Measuring Preset Manual White Balance Viewfinder Photography Preset manual white balance cannot be measured during time lapse movie recording or while you are shooting a multiple exposure A Protected Presets If the current preset is protected the camera will be unable to measure a value for preset manual white balance any attempt to measure white balance for a protected preset...

Page 261: ...ht a preset and press J If no value currently exists for the selected preset white balance will be set to 5200 K the same as Direct sunlight A Measuring Preset White Balance from the i Menu With preset manual selected for white balance display the i menu highlight White balance and then press and hold J to place the camera in direct measurement mode ...

Page 262: ...ame than would be possible in viewfinder photography eliminating the need to prepare a reference object or change lenses during telephoto photography When measuring preset manual white balance for flash photography use the viewfinder as described in Viewfinder Photography 0 210 1 Keeping the Q g U button pressed rotate the main command dial to select L ...

Page 263: ...e Q g U button and rotate the sub command dial until the desired white balance preset d 1 to d 6 is displayed 3 Select direct measurement mode Release the Q g U button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in the monitor starts to flash ...

Page 264: ...f the subject To zoom in on the area around the target r for more precise positioning press the X T button You can also position the target r by tapping your subject in the monitor Tapping the monitor positions the target r and measures white balance at the selected location After measuring white balance proceed to Step 6 ...

Page 265: ...to measure white balance a message will be displayed and the camera will return to Step 4 Measure white balance again after repositioning the white balance target r or the like 6 Press the Q g U button to exit direct measurement mode White balance presets can be viewed by selecting Preset manual for White balance in the photo or movie shooting menu The position of the targets used to measure prese...

Page 266: ...hite Balance Live View The time available to measure white balance is that selected for Custom Setting c4 Monitor off delay Live view D Measuring Preset Manual White Balance Live View Preset manual white balance cannot be measured while a multiple exposure is in progress ...

Page 267: ...te balance from an existing photograph to a selected preset 1 Select Preset manual Select White balance in the photo shooting menu then highlight Preset manual and press 2 2 Select a destination Highlight the destination preset d 1 to d 6 and press X T 3 Choose Select image Highlight Select image and press 2 ...

Page 268: ...he highlighted image full frame press and hold the X T button 5 Copy white balance Press J to copy the white balance value for the highlighted photograph to the selected preset If the highlighted photograph has a comment the comment will be copied to the comment for the selected preset ...

Page 269: ... Balance 0 200 A Edit Comment To enter a descriptive comment of up to 36 characters for the current white balance preset select Edit comment in the preset manual white balance menu and enter a comment 0 61 A Protect To protect the current white balance preset select Protect in the preset manual white balance menu then highlight On and press J Protected presets cannot be modified ...

Page 270: ...g the current value Choose in situations in which getting the right settings is difficult and there is not time to check results and adjust settings with each shot or to experiment with different settings for the same subject Bracketing is available in modes P S A and M only Varying Exposure or White Balance over a Series of Photographs Bracketing ...

Page 271: ...he camera varies exposure and flash level over a series of photographs AE bracketing The camera varies exposure over a series of photographs Flash bracketing The camera varies flash level over a series of photographs WB bracketing The camera creates multiple copies of each photograph each with a different white balance 0 195 ADL bracketing The camera varies Active D Lighting over a series of photo...

Page 272: ... of photographs To perform exposure and or flash bracketing 1 Choose the number of shots and exposure increment Pressing the BKT button rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence Exposure modified by 0 EV Exposure modified by 1 EV Exposure modified by 1 EV ...

Page 273: ...utton rotate the sub command dial to choose the exposure increment When 1 3 step is selected for Custom Setting b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl the size of the increment can be chosen from 0 3 1 3 0 7 2 3 1 0 2 0 and 3 0 EV Bracketing programs with an increment of 2 0 or 3 0 EV offer a maximum of 5 shots If a value of 7 or 9 was selected in Step 1 the number of shots will automatically be set to 5 ...

Page 274: ...of 0 3 1 3 EV are listed below Control panel display Exposure and flash bracketing indicator No of shots Bracketing order EVs 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 7 3 0 0 7 0 3 2 0 0 3 2 0 0 3 3 0 0 3 0 3 5 0 0 7 0 3 0 3 0 7 7 0 1 0 0 7 0 3 0 3 0 7 1 0 9 0 1 3 1 0 0 7 0 3 0 3 0 7 1 0 1 3 ...

Page 275: ...odifications to exposure are added to those made with exposure compensation 0 175 The modified values for shutter speed and aperture are shown in the display While bracketing is in effect a bracketing progress indicator will be displayed in the control panel A segment will disappear from the indicator after each shot No shots 3 increment 0 7 Display after first shot ...

Page 276: ... shot in the sequence when the camera is turned on A Bracketing Options When AE flash bracketing is selected the camera varies both exposure and flash level Select AE bracketing to vary only exposure Flash bracketing to vary only flash level Note that flash bracketing is available in i TTL and where supported auto aperture qA flash control modes only 0 462 798 A Exposure Bracketing The camera modi...

Page 277: ...r of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero r and M is no longer displayed The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a two button reset 0 282 although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated ...

Page 278: ...camera will record only the number of photographs selected in the white balance bracketing program 1 Choose the number of shots and exposure increment Pressing the BKT button rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence At settings other than zero a M icon and WB bracketing indicator will appear in the control panel and BKT will be displayed in the viewfind...

Page 279: ...al to choose the white balance adjustment The size of the increment can be chosen from 1 1 step 2 2 steps or 3 3 steps Each step is equivalent to 5 mired Higher A values correspond to increased amounts of amber Higher B values correspond to increased amounts of blue 0 200 ...

Page 280: ...1 are listed below Control panel display WB bracketing indicator No of shots White balance increment Bracketing order 0 1 0 3 1B 0 B1 B2 3 1A 0 A2 A1 2 1B 0 B1 2 1A 0 A1 3 1A 1B 0 A1 B1 5 1A 1B 0 A2 A1 B1 B2 7 1A 1B 0 A3 A2 A1 B1 B2 B3 9 1A 1B 0 A4 A3 A2 A1 B1 B2 B3 B4 ...

Page 281: ...ations to white balance are added to the white balance adjustment made with white balance fine tuning If the number of shots in the bracketing program is greater than the number of exposures remaining n and the icon for the affected card will flash in the control panel a flashing j icon will appear in the viewfinder and the shutter release will be disabled Shooting can begin when a new memory card...

Page 282: ...ment can also be selected via the Auto bracketing item in the photo shooting menu White balance bracketing affects only color temperature the amber blue axis in the white balance fine tuning display 0 200 No adjustments are made on the green magenta axis If the camera is turned off while the memory card access lamp is lit the camera will power off only after all photographs in the sequence have be...

Page 283: ...r of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero r and M is no longer displayed The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a two button reset 0 282 although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated ...

Page 284: ...r than zero a M icon and an ADL bracketing indicator appear in the control panel and BKT will be displayed in the viewfinder Choose two shots to take one photograph with Active D Lighting off and another at a selected value Choose three to five shots to take a series of photographs with Active D Lighting set to Off Low and Normal three shots Off Low Normal and High four shots or Off Low Normal Hig...

Page 285: ... Settings 2 If the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is 2 choose the Active D Lighting amount Hold the BKT button and rotate the sub command dial to choose the Active D Lighting setting for the second shot ...

Page 286: ...240 Shooting Settings Active D Lighting is shown in the control panel ADL Control panel display Y Auto Z Extra high P High Q Normal R Low ...

Page 287: ...menu In continuous release modes shooting will pause after the number of shots specified in the bracketing program have been taken Shooting will resume the next time the shutter release button is pressed If the memory card fills before all shots in the sequence have been taken shooting can be resumed from the next shot in the sequence after the memory card has been replaced or shots have been dele...

Page 288: ...r of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero r and M is no longer displayed The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a two button reset 0 282 although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated ...

Page 289: ...s Option Description n Auto The camera automatically adjusts hues and tones based on the Standard Picture Control The complexions of portrait subjects will appear softer and such elements as the foliage and sky in outdoor shots more vivid than in pictures taken with the Standard Picture Control Q Standard Standard processing for balanced results Recommended for most situations R Neutral Minimal pr...

Page 290: ...complexions for natural looking portraits p Landscape Shoot vibrant landscapes and cityscapes q Flat Details are preserved over a wide tone range from highlights to shadows Choose for photographs that will later be extensively processed or retouched k01 k20 Creative Picture Control Creative Picture Controls offer unique combinations of hue tone saturation and other settings tuned for particular ef...

Page 291: ... 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting 0 247 and press 4 or 2 to choose a value in increments of 1 or rotate the sub command dial to choose a value in increments of 0 25 the options available vary with the Picture Control selected To quickly adjust levels for balanced Sharpening Mid range sharpening and Clarity highlight Quick sharp and press 4 or 2 Repeat this step until all settings have been ...

Page 292: ...246 Shooting Settings 3 Save changes and exit Press J to save changes and return to the Picture Control list Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings are indicated by an asterisk U ...

Page 293: ...ge between Sharpening and Clarity Clarity Clarity Adjust overall sharpness and the sharpness of thicker outlines without affecting brightness or dynamic range Contrast Adjust contrast Brightness Raise or lower brightness without loss of detail in highlights or shadows Saturation Control the vividness of colors Hue Adjust hue Filter effects Simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome picture...

Page 294: ...ts of 1 or rotate the sub command dial to choose a value in increments of 0 25 The options available vary with the Picture Control selected Default settings can be restored by pressing the O Q button Press J to save changes and return to the i menu Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings are indicated by an asterisk U Option Description Y yellow These options enhance contras...

Page 295: ... menu indicates the previous value for the setting D A Auto Selecting the A auto option available for some settings lets the camera adjust the setting automatically Results vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame A The Auto Picture Control Settings can be adjusted in the range A 2 to A 2 ...

Page 296: ...nage Picture Control in the photo or movie shooting menu and press 2 2 Select Save edit Highlight Save edit and press 2 to view Choose Picture Control options Option Description Save edit Create a new custom Picture Control based on an existing preset or custom Picture Control or edit existing custom Picture Controls Rename Rename custom Picture Controls Delete Delete custom Picture Controls Load ...

Page 297: ...to save a copy of the highlighted Picture Control without further modification 4 Edit the selected Picture Control To abandon any changes and start over from default settings press the O Q button Press J when settings are complete 5 Select a destination Choose a destination for the custom Picture Control C 1 through C 9 and press 2 ...

Page 298: ...name of the existing Picture Control Skip to Step 7 to proceed without renaming the Picture Control or rename the Picture Control as described in Text Entry 0 61 Custom Picture Control names can be up to nineteen characters long Any characters after the nineteenth will be deleted 7 Press the X T button Text entry will end The new Picture Control will be added to the Picture Control list ...

Page 299: ...options listed below Use these options to copy custom Picture Controls to and from memory cards these options are available only with the memory card in Slot 1 and cannot be used with the card in Slot 2 Once copied to memory cards Picture Controls can be used with other cameras or compatible software Copy to camera Copy custom Picture Controls from the memory card to custom Picture Controls C 1 th...

Page 300: ...nd shadows creating pictures with natural contrast Use for high contrast scenes for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day Active D Lighting is most effective when Matrix metering is selected for metering Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows Active D Lighting and HDR Off Auto ...

Page 301: ...r lines may appear in photos taken with Active D Lighting In mode M Auto is equivalent to Normal Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects Active D Lighting does not apply at high ISO sensitivities Hi 0 3 Hi 2 including high sensitivities selected via auto ISO sensitivity control Option Description Y Auto The camera automatically adjusts Active D Lighting in response to shooting conditions ...

Page 302: ... from highlights to shadows HDR Options The following options are available HDR mode Choose from On series take a series of HDR photographs ending when Off is selected On single photo take one HDR photograph and Off exit without taking additional HDR photographs HDR strength Choose the HDR strength If Auto is selected the camera will automatically adjust HDR strength to suit the scene Save individ...

Page 303: ...t you use the Matrix metering metering option when shooting with HDR 1 Select HDR high dynamic range Highlight HDR high dynamic range in the photo shooting menu and press 2 2 Select a mode Highlight HDR mode and press 2 Choose an HDR mode using 1 or 3 and press J ...

Page 304: ...e desired option and press J If Auto is selected the camera will automatically adjust HDR strength to suit the scene 4 Choose whether to keep individual exposures To choose whether to save the individual NEF RAW images that make up the HDR photograph highlight Save individual images NEF and press 2 then press 1 or 3 to choose the desired option and press J to select ...

Page 305: ...ntrol panel and viewfinder while the images are combined No pictures can be taken until recording is complete If On series is selected HDR will only turn off when Off is selected for HDR mode if On single photo is selected HDR turns off automatically after the photograph is taken D NEF RAW HDR photographs taken when an NEF RAW or NEF RAW JPEG option is selected for image quality will be recorded i...

Page 306: ...PU lenses and when Spot metering or Center weighted metering is selected an HDR strength setting of Auto is equivalent to Normal Optional flash units will not fire Regardless of the option currently selected for release mode only one photograph will be taken each time the shutter release button is pressed Shutter speeds of Bulb Bulb and Time Time are not available D HDR Restrictions HDR cannot be ...

Page 307: ...T button HDR mode Step 2 and HDR strength Step 3 can be selected using the BKT button and command dials Hold the BKT button and rotate the main command dial to choose from the following HDR modes a Off 1 On single photo and b On series When 1 On single photo or b On series is selected you can adjust HDR strength by holding the BKT button and rotating the sub command dial ...

Page 308: ...n choose an image area using the Image area Choose image area item in the movie shooting menu Select FX to shoot movies in what is referred to as FX based movie format DX to shoot in DX based movie format The differences between the two are illustrated below Image Area Choosing a Movie Crop ...

Page 309: ... mm DX based movie format Movies shot with a DX format lens and On selected for Image area Auto DX crop in the movie shooting menu are recorded in DX based movie format Enabling electronic vibration reduction by selecting On for Electronic VR in the movie shooting menu reduces the size of the crop slightly increasing the apparent focal length ...

Page 310: ... Together these options determine the maximum bit rate and recording time as shown in the following table Frame Size Frame Rate and Movie Quality Frame size frame rate1 Max bit rate Mbps Max recording time High quality Normal r 3840 2160 30p 2 144 3 29 min 59 s6 s 3840 2160 25p 2 t 3840 2160 24p 2 w 1920 1080 120p 4 5 x 1920 1080 100p 4 5 y y 1920 1080 60p 56 28 z z 1920 1080 50p 1 1 1920 1080 30p...

Page 311: ...1920 1080 30p 1920 1080 100p or 1920 1080 25p 4 slow motion selected recorded at 1920 1080 25p 1920 1080 24p 5 slow motion selected recorded at 1920 1080 24p 6 Each movie may be recorded across up to 8 files of up to 4 GB each The number of files and the length of each file vary with the option selected for Movie quality in the movie shooting menu Movies recorded to memory cards formatted in the c...

Page 312: ...0 1080 30p 4 slow motion for example are recorded at a frame rate of roughly 120 fps and play back at around 30 fps meaning that 10 seconds recording produces about 40 seconds of footage Recording and playback speeds are shown below Actual frame rate is 119 88 fps for values listed as 120p 29 97 fps for values listed as 30p and 23 976 fps for values listed as 24p Slow Motion Movies Frame size fram...

Page 313: ...s fixed at high quality and the image area is fixed at FX regardless of the lens used or the option selected for Image area Choose image area in the movie shooting menu 0 129 Features such as flicker reduction electronic vibration reduction and time code output cannot be used when a slow motion option is selected ...

Page 314: ...ooting may end before the maximum length 0 264 is reached Note that the number of subjects that can be detected in face detection AF drops during movie recording A 0 icon indicates that movies cannot be recorded Spot metering is not available during movie recording Flash lighting cannot be used Points to Note When Recording Movies ...

Page 315: ...ivity settings Maximum sensitivity or for ISO sensitivity mode M the upper limit when On is selected for Electronic VR in the movie shooting menu is ISO 51200 3 The upper limit for ISO sensitivity can be selected using the ISO sensitivity settings Maximum sensitivity item in the movie shooting menu 4 If On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings Auto ISO control mode M in the movie shooting menu ...

Page 316: ...speed can be set to values between 1 25 s and 1 8000 s the slowest available shutter speed varies with the frame rate 0 264 A Wireless Remote Controllers and Remote Cords If Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g2 Custom controls Shutter release button the shutter release buttons on optional wireless remote controllers and remote cords can be pressed halfway to start live view or pressed a...

Page 317: ...tion 9 Choose start end point Create a copy from which unwanted footage has been removed 4 Save current frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still r Add index Add indices to movies during playback Indices can be used to quickly locate frames during playback and editing 0 277 o Delete index Delete indices from movies 0 277 ...

Page 318: ...the new opening frame Play the movie back as described in Viewing Movies 0 53 pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause and pressing 4 or 2 or rotating the main command dial to locate the desired frame Your approximate position in the movie can be ascertained from the movie progress bar Pause playback when you reach the new opening frame ...

Page 319: ...point Press the i button then highlight Choose start end point and press 2 4 Choose the start point To create a copy that begins from the current frame highlight Start point and press J The frames before the current frame will be removed when you save the copy in Step 10 ...

Page 320: ...e main command dial to skip to the first or last frame rotate the sub command dial 6 Choose the end point Press Q g U to switch from the start point w to the end point x selection tool and then select the closing frame as described in Step 5 The frames after the selected frame will be removed when you save the copy in Step 10 7 Create the copy Once the desired closing frame is displayed press 1 ...

Page 321: ... options menu press 1 To abandon the current copy and select a new start point or end point as described above highlight Cancel and press J to save the copy proceed to Step 9 9 Choose a save option Save as new file Save the edited copy to a new file Overwrite existing file Replace the original movie with the edited copy 10Save the copy Press J to save the copy ...

Page 322: ...ation as the original A Removing Opening or Closing Footage To remove only the opening footage from the movie proceed to Step 7 without pressing the Q g U button in Step 6 To remove only the closing footage select End point in Step 4 select the closing frame and proceed to Step 7 without pressing the Q g U button in Step 6 A The Retouch Menu Trim Movie Option Movies can also be edited using the Tr...

Page 323: ...3 to pause Pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy 2 Choose Save current frame Press the i button then highlight Save current frame and press J to create a JPEG copy of the current frame The image will be recorded at the dimensions selected for Frame size frame rate in the movie shooting menu A Save Current Frame JPEG movie stills created using Save current frame cannot be retouched JPEG m...

Page 324: ...d index Press the i button highlight Add index and press J to add an index Up to 20 indices can be added to each movie A Deleting Indices After rotating the sub command dial to skip to the desired index either while playback is in progress or while playback is paused press the i button to display a menu The selected index can then be deleted by highlighting Delete index and pressing J ...

Page 325: ...w The card in Slot 2 is used only when the card in Slot 1 is full Q Backup Each picture is recorded twice once to the card in Slot 1 and again to the card in Slot 2 R RAW Slot 1 JPEG Slot 2 The NEF RAW copies of photos taken at settings of NEF RAW JPEG are recorded only to the card in Slot 1 the JPEG copies only to the card in Slot 2 Pictures taken at other image quality settings are recorded twic...

Page 326: ... image quality If On is selected for Custom Setting d8 Save original EFFECTS unprocessed NEF RAW copies of pictures taken in f d e k l and m modes will be saved to both memory cards together with the final JPEG picture regardless of the option selected for image quality A Backup and RAW Slot 1 JPEG Slot 2 The control panel and viewfinder show the number of exposures remaining on the card with the ...

Page 327: ...opy on the card in the current slot Pressing O Q when picture created using either of these options is highlighted during playback displays a confirmation message To delete only the copy on the card in the current slot highlight Selected image and press O Q again The copy on the remaining card is not deleted To delete both copies highlight Same images on w and x and press O Q ...

Page 328: ...seconds these buttons are marked by a green dot The control panel turns off briefly while settings are reset Settings Accessible from the Photo Shooting Menu Two Button Reset Restoring Default Settings Option Default Image quality JPEG normal Image size Large ISO sensitivity settings ISO sensitivity P S A M 100 Other modes Auto Auto ISO sensitivity control On ...

Page 329: ...s or On single photo is selected the multiple exposure mode will be reset to Off Overlay mode Number of shots and Save individual images NEF are not reset 3 On series or On single photo will be reset to Off HDR strength and Save individual images NEF are not reset White balance Auto Keep overall atmosphere Fine tuning A B 0 G M 0 Set Picture Control Auto Active D Lighting Off Flicker reduction Fli...

Page 330: ...ing Menu Option Default ISO sensitivity settings Maximum sensitivity 51200 Auto ISO control mode M On ISO sensitivity mode M 100 White balance Same as photo settings Set Picture Control Same as photo settings Active D Lighting Off Electronic VR Off Headphone volume 15 ...

Page 331: ...t Focus point Center Flexible program Off Exposure compensation Off AE lock hold Off AF area mode Viewfinder photography j l 8 9 Single point AF b f d e k m P S A M Auto area AF Live view photography e l Single point AF b j f d k m 8 9 P S A M Auto area AF ...

Page 332: ... A M AF A j AF S Live view photography b j f d k m 8 9 P S A M AF A e l AF S Movie recording j f d k m 8 9 AF S e l AF C b P S A M AF F Metering Matrix metering Flash mode Fill flash Flash compensation Off FV lock Off Multi selector power aperture Disable Multi selector exposure comp Disable Exposure delay mode Off Exposure preview Lv Off Highlight display Off Option Default ...

Page 333: ...ning Multiple Exposures in a Single Photo Multiple Exposure Option Description Multiple exposure mode On series Take a series of multiple exposures Select Off to resume normal shooting On single photo Take one multiple exposure Off Exit without creating additional multiple exposures Number of shots Choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph ...

Page 334: ...ure is set to 1 2 for 2 exposures 1 3 for 3 exposures etc Lighten The camera compares the pixels in each exposure and uses only the brightest Darken The camera compares the pixels in each exposure and uses only the darkest Save individual images NEF On Save both the multiple exposure and the shots that make it up the pictures are saved in NEF RAW format Off Discard the individual shots and save on...

Page 335: ... view through the lens during live view photography The earlier exposures aid composition of the next shot Off Earlier exposures are not displayed while shooting is in progress Select first exposure NEF Choose the first exposure from the NEF RAW images on the memory card Option Description ...

Page 336: ...ght Multiple exposure mode and press 2 then press 1 or 3 to choose the desired mode and press J to select If On series or On single photo is selected a n icon will be displayed in the control panel 3 Choose the number of shots Highlight Number of shots and press 2 Press 1 or 3 to choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph and press J ...

Page 337: ...sing 1 or 3 and press J To save both the multiple exposure and the shots that make it up select On the individual shots are saved in NEF RAW format To save only the multiple exposure select Off 6 Choose whether to view progress in the display To choose whether earlier exposures are superimposed over the view through the lens as shooting progresses live view only highlight Overlay shooting and pres...

Page 338: ...desired picture To view the highlighted picture full screen press and hold the X T button After choosing the desired picture press J If the NEF RAW image selected for the first exposure was recorded at an ISO sensitivity of Hi 0 3 to Hi 2 the electronic front curtain shutter will not be used during the multiple exposure even if Enable is selected for Custom Setting d5 Electronic front curtain shut...

Page 339: ...n Step 7 shooting will start from the second exposure The number of exposures remaining in the current multiple exposure can be displayed by pressing the shutter release button halfway between shots In On single photo mode the n icon clears from the display and multiple exposure shooting ends automatically when the multiple exposure is complete In On series mode multiple exposure shooting continue...

Page 340: ...exposures in a single burst If On single photo is selected multiple exposure shooting will end after the first multiple exposure is recorded If On series is selected an additional multiple exposure will be recorded each time the shutter release button is pressed In self timer mode 0 183 the camera will automatically record the number of exposures selected in Step 3 regardless of the option selecte...

Page 341: ...tton and rotating the sub command dial Press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial to choose from a Off 1 On single photo and b On series Press the BKT button and rotate the sub command dial to choose the number of shots A Multiple Exposure Restrictions Multiple exposure cannot be combined with some camera features including Modes other than P S A and M Movie recording Bracketing HDR hig...

Page 342: ...e touch screen or navigate the menu using the multi selector pressing 1 or 3 to highlight items and pressing J to select Option Description View progress View a preview created from the exposures recorded to the current point Retake last exposure Retake the most recent exposure Save and exit Create a multiple exposure from the exposures taken to current point Discard and exit Exit without recordin...

Page 343: ...or Discard and exit If shooting ends or you select Save and exit before the specified number of exposures have been taken a multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been recorded to that point If Average is selected for Overlay mode gain will be adjusted to reflect the number of exposures actually recorded Note that shooting will end automatically if A two button reset is per...

Page 344: ...ion Description Start Start interval timer photography either after 3 s Now selected for Choose start day time or at a selected date and time Choose day time Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken Choose start day time Choose a start option To start shooting immediately select Now To start shooting at a chosen date and time select Choose day time Interval C...

Page 345: ...thing will not take effect in mode M if Off is selected for ISO sensitivity settings Auto ISO sensitivity control in the photo shooting menu Silent photography Select On to silence the shutter and eliminate the vibrations it produces during shooting Selecting On does not completely silence the camera Camera sounds may still be audible for example during autofocus or aperture adjustment in the latt...

Page 346: ... Custom Setting a2 AF S priority selection If AF C is selected or if AF A is selected and photographs are being taken using AF C select Release for Custom Setting a1 AF C priority selection If On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings Auto ISO sensitivity control and the time chosen for Minimum shutter speed is longer than the interval the time selected for the interval will take priority over t...

Page 347: ...or Image area Choose image area in the photo shooting menu disables the shutter release Movies created using Time lapse movie are recorded in the sRGB color space regardless of the option selected for Color space in the photo shooting menu Off Do not perform additional operations during interval timer photography Starting storage folder Highlight either of the following options and press 2 to sele...

Page 348: ...VR Mount the camera on a tripod before shooting begins To ensure that shooting is not interrupted be sure the camera battery is fully charged If in doubt charge the battery before use or use an AC adapter and power connector available separately When taking photos with your eye from the viewfinder and Off selected for Silent photography remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the su...

Page 349: ...just interval timer settings Adjust interval timer settings as described below To choose a start day and time To start shooting immediately select Now To start shooting at a chosen date and time select Choose day time then choose the date and time and press J Highlight Choose start day time and press 2 Highlight an option and press J ...

Page 350: ...aken at the rate for CH release mode When Off is selected for Silent photography the maximum number of intervals will vary with the number of shots per interval Highlight Interval and press 2 Choose an interval hours minutes and seconds and press J Highlight Intervals shots interval and press 2 Choose the number of intervals and the number of shots per interval and press J ...

Page 351: ...aphy If On is selected the only time the sound of the shutter or mirror will be heard is when the mirror is raised or lowered at the start and end of shooting Highlight Exposure smoothing and press 2 Highlight an option and press J Highlight Silent photography and press 2 Highlight an option and press J ...

Page 352: ... interval priority option Choose whether the camera focuses before each shot after the first Highlight Interval priority and press 2 Highlight an option and press J Highlight Focus before each shot and press 2 Highlight an option and press J ...

Page 353: ...acketing or the Frame size frame rate and Destination Time lapse movie Choosing start folder options Highlight Options and press 2 Highlight AE bracketing or Time lapse movie and press 2 Highlight Starting storage folder and press 2 Highlight options and press 2 to select or deselect Press J to proceed ...

Page 354: ...light Start and press J The first series of shots will be taken at the specified starting time or after about 3 s if Now was selected for Choose start day time in Step 2 Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken ...

Page 355: ...lected for Intervals shots interval If you are using a flash choose an interval longer than the time need for the flash to charge If the interval is too short the flash may fire at less than the power needed for full exposure If shooting cannot proceed at current settings for example if shutter speed is set to A Bulb or Time the interval is 00 00 00 or the start time is in less than a minute a war...

Page 356: ...e mode selected the camera will take the specified number of shots at each interval D Adjusting Settings Between Shots Pictures can be viewed and shooting and menu settings adjusted between shots Note however that the monitor will turn off approximately 2 s before the next shot is taken D Interval Timer Photography Restrictions Interval timer photography cannot be combined with some camera feature...

Page 357: ...tography settings A During Shooting During interval timer photography the memory card access lamp will flash Immediately before the next shooting interval begins the shutter speed display will show the number of intervals remaining and the aperture display will show the number of shots remaining in the current interval Between shots the number of intervals remaining and the number of shots in each...

Page 358: ...ng J or by selecting Interval timer shooting in the photo shooting menu highlighting Pause and pressing J Note that the menus may not be displayed when the G button is pressed if the time selected for Interval is very short If Time lapse movie is selected for Options pressing J between intervals will end interval timer photography ...

Page 359: ... timer shooting item in the photo shooting menu The procedure is as follows To resume shooting immediately To resume shooting at a specified time Highlight Restart and press J For Restart option highlight Choose day time and press 2 Choose a starting date and time and press J Highlight Restart and press J ...

Page 360: ...en select Off for Interval timer shooting Note that the menus may not be displayed when the G button is pressed if the time selected for Interval is very short In this case you will need to press J to pause interval timer photography and then select Interval timer shooting in the photo shooting menu highlight Off and press J ...

Page 361: ...ected interval for the selected shooting time Interval Choose the interval between shots in minutes and seconds Shooting time Choose how long the camera will continue to take pictures hours and minutes Exposure smoothing Selecting On smooths abrupt changes in exposure in modes other than M note that exposure smoothing only takes effect in mode M if auto ISO sensitivity control is on Large changes ...

Page 362: ...r example during autofocus or aperture adjustment in the latter case most noticeably at apertures smaller i e at f numbers higher than f 5 6 Image area Choose image area Choose the image area for time lapse movies from FX and DX Auto DX crop If On is selected the camera will automatically choose the DX crop when a DX lens is attached Frame size frame rate Choose the frame size and rate for the fin...

Page 363: ...using AF C select Release for Custom Setting a1 AF C priority selection If On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings Auto ISO sensitivity control and the time chosen for Minimum shutter speed is longer than the interval the time selected for the interval will take priority over the selected shutter speed Off Select Off to ensure that photos are correctly exposed Focus before each shot If On is s...

Page 364: ...commend using a tripod and disabling lens vibration reduction VR Mount the camera on a tripod before shooting begins To ensure that shooting is not interrupted use an optional AC adapter and power connector or a fully charged battery When taking photos with your eye from the viewfinder and Off selected for Silent photography remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepi...

Page 365: ...ed below To choose the interval between frames To choose the total shooting time Highlight Interval and press 2 Choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed minutes and seconds and press J Highlight Shooting time and press 2 Choose shooting time up to 7 hours 59 minutes and press J ...

Page 366: ...o enable or disable silent photography If On is selected the only time the sound of the shutter or mirror will be heard is when the mirror is raised or lowered at the start and end of shooting Highlight Exposure smoothing and press 2 Highlight an option and press J Highlight Silent photography and press 2 Highlight an option and press J ...

Page 367: ... area choose FX or DX if you selected Auto DX crop highlight On or Off and press J To choose the frame size and rate Highlight Image area and press 2 Highlight Choose image area or Auto DX crop and press 2 Highlight Frame size frame rate and press 2 Highlight an option and press J ...

Page 368: ...hot after the first If On is selected for Focus before each shot the camera will focus before each shot according to the option currently selected for autofocus mode Highlight Interval priority and press 2 Highlight an option and press J Highlight Focus before each shot and press 2 Highlight an option and press J ...

Page 369: ...ess J Shooting starts after about 3 s The camera takes photographs at the Interval and for the Shooting time selected in Step 2 Highlight Destination and press 2 Highlight the slot that will be used to record time lapse movies when two memory cards are inserted and press J ...

Page 370: ...the interval rounding up and adding 1 The length of the final movie can then be calculated by dividing the number of shots by the frame rate selected for Frame size frame rate A 48 frame movie recorded at 1920 1080 24p for example will be about two seconds long The maximum length for time lapse movies is 20 minutes D Image Review The K button cannot be used to view pictures while shooting is in pr...

Page 371: ...l or Shooting time The memory card is full The K button cannot be used to view pictures while time lapse recording is in progress For consistent coloration choose a white balance setting other than 4 Auto or D Natural light auto when recording time lapse movies Regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c2 Standby timer the standby timer will not expire while recording is in progress Sho...

Page 372: ...ressing the shutter release button halfway D Adjusting Settings Between Shots Shooting and menu settings can be adjusted between shots Note however that the monitor will turn off approximately 2 s before the next shot is taken D Time Lapse Movies Restrictions Time lapse movie recording cannot be combined with some camera features including EFCT mode Live view photography Movie recording Long time ...

Page 373: ... Is Selected for Silent Photography Selecting On for Silent photography disables some camera features including ISO sensitivities of Hi 0 3 through Hi 2 Flash photography Exposure delay mode Long exposure noise reduction Flicker reduction ...

Page 374: ...photo shooting menu to vary focus automatically over a series of photographs This feature can be used to take photos that can later be copied to a computer and combined using third party focus stacking software Varying Focus over a Series of Photos Focus Shift Shooting ...

Page 375: ...00 to take photos at up to about 3 fps To ensure the correct exposure when using a flash choose an interval long enough for the flash to charge First frame exposure lock If On is selected the camera will lock exposure for all images at the setting for the first frame Silent photography Select On to silence the shutter and eliminate the vibrations it produces during shooting Selecting On does not c...

Page 376: ...d and disabling lens vibration reduction VR To ensure that shooting is not interrupted use an optional AC adapter and power connector or a fully charged battery When taking photos with your eye from the viewfinder and Off selected for Silent photography remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap to prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with pho...

Page 377: ...l focus lenses 2 Focus The camera takes a series of shots starting from a selected focus position and continuing toward infinity The starting focus position should be slightly in front of the closest point on the subject Do not move the camera after focusing 3 Highlight Focus shift shooting in the photo shooting menu and press 2 ...

Page 378: ...king more shots than you think you ll need and winnowing them down during focus stacking More than 100 shots may be required for photographs of insects or other small objects while only a few are needed to photograph a landscape from front to back with a wide angle lens Highlight No of shots and press 2 Choose the number of shots max 300 and press J ...

Page 379: ... of 5 or less is recommended as higher settings increase the risk that some areas will be out of focus when the shots are stacked Try experimenting with different settings before shooting Highlight Focus step width and press 2 Press 4 to reduce the focus step width 2 to increase Press J to proceed ...

Page 380: ...up to approximately 3 fps A setting of 00 is recommended when shooting without a flash to ensure the correct exposure when using a flash choose an interval long enough for the flash to charge Highlight Interval until next shot and press 2 Choose the number of secodns between shots and press J ...

Page 381: ... landscapes and the like under variable lighting Selecting On locks exposure at the value for the first shot ensuring that all photos have the same exposure Large changes in subject brightness during shooting may however result in apparent variations in exposure This can be addressed by selecting Off Highlight First frame exposure lock and press 2 Highlight an option and press J ...

Page 382: ...e start and end of shooting Choose start folder options Select New folder to create a new folder for each new sequence Reset file numbering to reset file numbering to 0001 whenever a new folder is created Highlight Silent photography and press 2 Highlight an option and press J Highlight Starting storage folder and press 2 Highlight options and press 2 to select or deselect Press J to proceed ...

Page 383: ...ted at the start of shooting and progressing out toward infinity by the selected focus step distance with each shot Shooting ends when the selected number of shots has been taken or focus reaches infinity To end shooting before all shots have been taken select Off for Focus shift shooting in the photo shooting menu or press the shutter release button halfway or press the J button between shots ...

Page 384: ...s too short the flash may fire at less than the power needed for full exposure If shooting cannot proceed at current settings for example because shutter speed is set to A bulb or time a warning will be displayed Changing camera settings while focus shift photography is in progress may cause shooting to end D Adjusting Settings Between Shots Shooting and menu settings adjusted between shots Note h...

Page 385: ...nses No memory card is inserted Focus shift photography cannot be combined with some camera features including Live view Movie recording Long time exposures bulb or time photography The self timer Bracketing Multiple exposure HDR high dynamic range Interval timer photography Time lapse movies The negative digitizer A When On Is Selected for Silent Photography Selecting On for Silent photography di...

Page 386: ...ations it produces select On for Silent live view photography in the photo shooting menu Use for landscapes still lifes and other static subjects Use of a tripod is recommended Enabling silent live view photography changes the frame advance rates for continuous release modes 0 178 The Electronic Shutter Silent Live View Photography ...

Page 387: ...ch sources as fluorescent mercury vapor or sodium lamps Distortion associated with motion individual subjects such as trains or cars moving at high speed through the frame may be distorted or the entire frame may appear distorted when the camera is panned horizontally Jagged edges color fringing moiré and bright spots in the display Bright regions or bands in scenes lit by flashing signs and other...

Page 388: ...ables some camera features including ISO sensitivities of Hi 0 3 through Hi 2 Flash photography Long exposure noise reduction Flicker reduction A Silent Burst Photography Custom Setting d13 Live view in continuous mode controls whether the monitor remains on during burst photography in silent mode ...

Page 389: ... background We recommend using an AF S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f 2 8G ED or other micro lens and an ES 2 film digitizing adapter We recommend using either natural light or an artificial light source with a high Ra color rendering index such as a light box or a high CRI fluorescent lamp 2 Rotate the mode dial to A We recommend that you choose a sensitivity of ISO 100 and an aperture of f 8 Photographing ...

Page 390: ...press the i button and select Negative digitizer Highlight Negative digitizer using the multi selector and press J the colors in the display will be reversed The flash mode is automatically set to s To use a flash choose a flash mode other than s 5 Choose the film type Press 4 or 2 to highlight Color negatives or Monochrome negatives and then press J ...

Page 391: ...posure Press J to display brightness adjustment options Press 4 or 2 to adjust exposure Press J again to save changes and exit To view your subject at a higher magnification press X T 8 Take photographs The photographs will be saved in JPEG format Press the i button to exit negative digitizer mode ...

Page 392: ...quality Photos taken with a JPEG option selected will be saved at the chosen setting while photos taken with NEF RAW selected will be saved in JPEG finem format D Negative Digitizer Restrictions Some camera features cannot be used with the negative digitizer including Modes other than A Movie recording Bracketing Multiple exposure HDR high dynamic range Interval timer photography Time lapse movies...

Page 393: ...u to choose the items displayed during viewfinder photography Custom Setting f2 Customize i menu Lv to choose the items displayed during live view photography and Custom Setting g1 Customize i menu to choose the items displayed during movie recording The procedure is described below Customizing the i Menu Customize i Menu ...

Page 394: ...ble for the selected position will be displayed 2 Highlight the desired item and press J The item will be assigned to the selected position and the options shown in Step 1 will be displayed Repeat Steps 1 and 2 as desired 3 Press the G button Changes will be saved and the Custom Settings menu will be displayed ...

Page 395: ...of the lens is known Power zoom can be used with optional flash units Lens focal length is listed with an asterisk in the playback photo info display If the maximum aperture of the lens is known The aperture value is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder Flash level is adjusted for changes in aperture if the flash unit supports qA auto aperture mode Aperture is listed with an asterisk in t...

Page 396: ...esults with some lenses including Reflex NIKKOR lenses Improves the precision of Center weighted metering and Spot metering and i TTL flash control D Teleconverters and Zoom Lenses If the correct focal length is not available for example because you are using a teleconverter or zoom lens choose the next largest value The maximum aperture for teleconverters is the combined maximum aperture of the t...

Page 397: ...2 Select a lens number Highlight Lens number and press 4 or 2 to choose a lens number 3 Enter the focal length and aperture Highlight Focal length mm or Maximum aperture and press 4 or 2 to edit the highlighted item 4 Save settings and exit Press J The specified focal length and aperture will be stored under the chosen lens number ...

Page 398: ...ess the selected control and rotate a command dial until the desired lens number is displayed in the control panel A Zoom Lenses Lens data are not adjusted when non CPU lenses are zoomed in or out The data for different focal lengths can be entered as separate lens numbers or the data for the lens can be edited to reflect the new values for lens focal length and maximum aperture each time zoom is ...

Page 399: ...Playback Press the K button to view the most recent picture full frame in the display Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2 to view additional information on the current photograph press 1 or 3 0 366 Viewing Pictures ...

Page 400: ...mages press the W Y button when a picture is displayed full frame The number of images displayed increases from 4 to 9 to 72 each time the W Y button is pressed and decreases with each press of the X T button Use the multi selector to highlight images ...

Page 401: ... a date in the date list q and press W Y to place the cursor in the thumbnail list w Press 1 or 3 to highlight pictures in the thumbnail list To return to the date list press the W Y button a second time To zoom in on the picture highlighted in the thumbnail list press and hold the X T button To exit to thumbnail playback press X T when the cursor is in the date list ...

Page 402: ...monitor 0 14 D Rotate Tall To display tall portrait orientation photographs in tall orientation select On for Rotate tall in the playback menu 1 2 3 4 5 1 O Q Delete the current picture 0 383 2 G View the menus 0 57 3 Q g U Protect the current picture 0 378 4 X T Zoom in 0 376 5 W Y View multiple pictures 0 354 ...

Page 403: ...graphs are automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting because the camera is already in the correct orientation images are not rotated automatically during image review In CL CH and QC modes display begins when shooting ends with the first photograph in the current series displayed ...

Page 404: ...r the following operations Viewing Other Pictures Flick left or right to view other pictures Scrolling Rapidly to Other Pictures In full frame playback you can touch the bottom of the display to display a frame advance bar then slide your finger left or right to scroll rapidly to other pictures ...

Page 405: ...n from full frame playback or cancel zoom Viewing Thumbnails To zoom out to a thumbnail view 0 354 use a pinch gesture in full frame playback Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4 9 and 72 frames Using a pinch gesture when 72 frames are displayed takes you to calendar playback To return to 72 frame playback use a stretch gesture ...

Page 406: ...een guide to start movie playback movies are indicated by a 1 icon Tap the display to pause or resume or tap Z to exit to full frame playback note that some of the icons in the movie playback display do not respond to touch screen operations ...

Page 407: ...essing the i button during playback zoom or full frame or thumbnail playback displays the i menu for playback mode Select options using the multi selector and J button and press the i button to exit the menu and return to playback ...

Page 408: ...to send deselect smart device Select the current picture for upload 0 381 The option displayed varies with the type of device connected Select to send deselect PC Select to send deselect WT Retouch Use the options in the retouch menu 0 709 to create a retouched copy of the current photograph Side by side comparison 2 Compare retouched copies to the original photographs Choose slot and folder Choos...

Page 409: ...ing Image overlay press 1 or 3 to view the other images If the source has been copied multiple times press 1 or 3 to view the other copies To view the highlighted picture full screen press and hold the X T button Press J to return to playback with the highlighted image displayed full frame To exit to playback press the K button The source image will not be displayed if the copy was created from a ...

Page 410: ...ice connected Select to send deselect WT Volume control Adjust playback volume Trim movie Trim footage from the current movie and save the edited copy in a new file 0 272 Choose slot and folder Choose a folder for playback Highlight a slot and press 2 to list the folders on the selected card then highlight a folder and press J to view the pictures in the highlighted folder Select R G B Press 4 or ...

Page 411: ...rom the current movie and save the edited copy in a new file 0 272 4 Save current frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still 0 277 r Add index Add indices to movies during playback 0 278 Indices can be used to quickly locate frames during playback and editing o Delete index Delete indices 0 278 ...

Page 412: ...mation as shown below 1 Displayed only if the corresponding option is selected for Playback display options in the playback menu 2 Displayed only if embedded in the picture Photo Information 1 File information 2 Exposure data 1 3 Highlights 1 4 RGB histogram 1 5 Shooting data 1 6 Location data2 7 Overview data 1 8 None image only 1 ...

Page 413: ...tor 0 709 3 Upload marking 0 381 4 Focus point 0 36 4 5 7 6 10 11 12 9 8 13 14 15 1 3 2 5 Frame number total number of frames 6 AF area brackets 7 Image quality 0 134 8 Image size 0 137 9 Image area 0 129 10 Time of recording 0 658 11 Date of recording 0 658 12 Current card slot 0 279 13 Rating 0 380 14 Folder name 0 545 15 File name 0 550 ...

Page 414: ... color channel for the highlight display select Select R G B in the i menu and press 4 or 2 4 3 2 5 6 1 1 Folder number frame number 0 545 2 Shooting mode 0 107 3 Shutter speed 0 110 113 4 Aperture 0 111 113 5 Exposure compensation 0 175 6 ISO sensitivity 0 187 1 2 1 Highlights areas that may be overexposed 2 Folder number frame number 0 545 ...

Page 415: ...T and W Y buttons to zoom in and out and scroll the image with the multi selector The histogram will be updated to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the display 3 4 5 6 2 1 1 Folder number frame number 0 545 2 White balance 0 195 Color temperature 0 204 Preset manual 0 209 White balance fine tuning 0 200 3 Histogram RGB channel 4 Histogram red channel 5 Histogram green cha...

Page 416: ...ontains objects with a wide range of brightnesses the distribution of tones will be relatively even If the image is dark tone distribution will be shifted to the left If the image is bright tone distribution will be shifted to the right Increasing exposure compensation shifts the distribution of tones to the right while decreasing exposure compensation shifts the distribution to the left Histogram...

Page 417: ...07 ISO sensitivity 1 0 187 13 12 6 5 4 3 2 1 7 8 9 10 11 3 Exposure compensation 0 175 Optimal exposure tuning 2 0 604 4 Focal length3 5 Lens data 6 Autofocus mode 0 140 AF area mode 0 145 7 Lens vibration reduction VR on off 8 White balance 4 0 195 9 White balance fine tuning 0 200 10 Color space 0 554 11 Camera name 12 Image area 0 129 13 Folder number frame number ...

Page 418: ... 4 Flash control mode5 0 463 Flash compensation5 0 469 1 1 Picture Control6 0 243 4 3 2 1 5 6 1 High ISO noise reduction 0 557 Long exposure noise reduction 0 556 2 Active D Lighting 0 254 3 HDR strength 0 256 4 Vignette control 0 558 5 Retouch history 0 709 6 Image comment 0 681 ...

Page 419: ...en using 4 Auto 5 Displayed only if photo was taken with optional flash unit 0 459 477 6 The items displayed vary with the Picture Control selected when the picture was taken 7 Copyright information is only displayed if recorded with the photograph using the Copyright information item in the setup menu Location Data The latitude longitude and other location data are supplied by and vary with the s...

Page 420: ...mage comment indicator 0 681 7 Location data indicator 0 687 8 Histogram 0 370 9 Image quality 0 134 10 Image size 0 137 11 Image area 0 129 12 File name 0 550 13 Time of recording 0 658 14 Folder name 0 545 15 Date of recording 0 658 16 Current card slot 0 279 17 Rating 0 380 18 Metering 0 166 19 Shooting mode 0 107 20 Shutter speed 0 110 113 21 Aperture 0 111 113 22 ISO sensitivity1 0 187 23 Foc...

Page 421: ...on 2 Displayed only if photo was taken with optional flash unit 25 Picture Control 0 243 26 Color space 0 554 27 Flash mode2 0 465 28 White balance 0 195 Color temperature 0 204 Preset manual 0 209 White balance fine tuning 0 200 29 Flash compensation2 0 469 Commander mode2 30 Exposure compensation 0 175 ...

Page 422: ...oximately 24 large images in FX 36 24 format 18 medium images or 12 small images Press W Y or use pinch gestures to zoom out While photo is zoomed in use multi selector or slide finger over screen to view areas of image not visible in monitor Keep multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to other areas of frame Navigation window is displayed when zoom ratio is altered area currently visible in mon...

Page 423: ...command dial or tap on screen guide to view other faces View other images Rotate main command dial or tap e or f icons at bottom of display to view same location in other photos at current zoom ratio Playback zoom is cancelled when a movie is displayed Change protect status Press Q g U to protect or remove protection from images 0 378 Return to shooting mode Press the shutter release button halfwa...

Page 424: ...ll be deleted when the memory card is formatted 0 656 To protect a photograph 1 Select an image Display the image in full frame playback or playback zoom or highlight it in the thumbnail list 2 Press the Q g U button The photograph will be marked with a P icon To remove protection from the photograph so that it can be deleted display the photograph or highlight it in the thumbnail list and then pr...

Page 425: ...rotection from All Images To remove protection from all images in the folder or folders currently selected for Playback folder in the playback menu press the Q g U and O Q buttons together for about two seconds during playback ...

Page 426: ...re Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail playback 2 Display playback options Press the i button to display playback options 3 Select Rating Highlight Rating and press 2 4 Choose a rating Press 4 or 2 to choose a rating of from zero to five stars or select d to mark the picture as a candidate for later deletion Press J to complete the operation Rating Pictures ...

Page 427: ... menu 0 692 Select to send deselect PC Displayed when the camera is connected to a computer via built in Wi Fi using the Connect to PC item in the setup menu 0 696 Select to send deselect WT Displayed when the camera is connected to a computer or ftp server via an WT 7 wireless transmitter available separately using the Wireless transmitter WT 7 item in the setup menu 0 700 Movies cannot be select...

Page 428: ...back or playback zoom or select it in the thumbnail list 2 Choose Select to send deselect Press the i button to display the i menu then highlight Select to send deselect and press J Pictures selected for upload are indicated by a W icon to deselect repeat Steps 1 and 2 ...

Page 429: ...t playback folder protected pictures cannot be deleted Exercise caution when deleting pictures as pictures cannot be recovered once deleted During Playback Press the O Q button to delete the current photograph 1 Press the O Q button A confirmation dialog will be displayed 2 Press the O Q button again To delete the picture press the O Q button again To exit without deleting the picture press K Dele...

Page 430: ... pressing the O Q button A Deleting Copies If the picture selected in the playback display when the O Q button is pressed was recorded with two memory cards inserted and Backup or RAW Slot 1 JPEG Slot 2 selected for Role played by card in Slot 2 you will be prompted to choose whether to delete both copies or only the copy on the card in the current slot 0 281 ...

Page 431: ...ber of images some time may be required for deletion Option Description Q Selected Delete selected pictures i Select date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date 0 387 R All Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback If two cards are inserted you can select the card from which pictures will be deleted ...

Page 432: ...e W Y button to select or deselect Selected pictures are marked by a O icon to view the highlighted picture full screen press and hold the X T button Repeat as desired to select additional pictures 2 Press J to complete the operation A confirmation dialog will be displayed highlight Yes and press J ...

Page 433: ...tures taken on the highlighted date Selected dates are marked with a M icon Repeat as desired to select additional dates to deselect a date highlight it and press 2 2 Delete the pictures taken on the selected dates Press J A confirmation dialog will be displayed highlight Yes and press J ...

Page 434: ...ory card from which the pictures will be deleted and press J 2 Delete the pictures Highlight Yes and press J to delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for Playback folder in the playback menu Note that depending on the number of images some time may be required for deletion ...

Page 435: ...puter connect the camera via a wireless network or using the supplied USB cable Connecting via USB If the supplied USB cable is used to connect the camera to a computer running ViewNX i you can copy pictures to the computer where they can be viewed edited and organized Connecting to Computers ...

Page 436: ...ersion as earlier versions may not support the camera https downloadcenter nikonimglib com An Internet connection is required For system requirements and other information see the Nikon website for your region D Capture NX D Use Nikon s Capture NX D software to fine tune photos or to change settings for NEF RAW pictures and save them in other formats Capture NX D is available for download from htt...

Page 437: ...r turning the camera off and ensuring that a memory card is inserted connect the supplied USB cable as shown 2 Turn the camera on The Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX i will start if a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program select Nikon Transfer 2 If Nikon Transfer 2 does not start automatically launch ViewNX i and click the Import icon ...

Page 438: ...to the computer 4 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable when transfer is complete D Windows 10 and Windows 8 1 Windows 10 and Windows 8 1 may display an AutoPlay prompt when the camera is connected Click the dialog and then click Nikon Transfer 2 to select Nikon Transfer 2 ...

Page 439: ...ra Doing so could result in the movies being deleted without being transferred D Connecting to Computers Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle Be sure also to keep the connectors straight when disconnecting the cable Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting interface cables...

Page 440: ... be used to connect to a computer via Wi Fi For more information see Network Connections 0 402 Built in Wi Fi Use the Connect to PC item in the camera setup menu to connect to computers either directly or via a wireless router Connection via a wireless router Direct wireless connection ...

Page 441: ...in the setup menu With Camera Control Pro 2 available separately the camera can be controlled and pictures saved to the computer as they are taken The WT 7 can be used to upload pictures to computers or ftp servers You can also connect via Ethernet Use the WT 7 for connections that are more reliable than those offered by the camera s built in Wi Fi ...

Page 442: ...arty suppliers can be used to connect the camera to high definition video devices Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable Choose a cable with a connector that matches the connector on the HDMI device Connecting to HDMI Devices 1 HDMI connector for connection to camera 2 HDMI connector for connection to external device ...

Page 443: ...elevision controls the camera controls cannot be used If the camera is paired with a smart device running the SnapBridge app the device can be used to control playback remotely while the camera is connected to a TV See the SnapBridge app online help for details Connecting to HDMI Recorders The camera can record video directly to connected HDMI recorders Some recorders will even start and stop reco...

Page 444: ...Option Description Output range Auto is recommended in most situations If the camera is unable to determine the correct RGB video signal output range for the HDMI device you can choose Limited range for devices with an RGB video signal input range of 16 to 235 or Full range for devices with an RGB video signal input range of 0 to 255 Choose Limited range if you notice a loss of detail in shadows F...

Page 445: ...cording During recording check the recorder and recorder display to ensure that footage is being saved to the device note that the footage output to the device may be disrupted while external recording control is in effect The camera display will turn off automatically when the standby timer expires ending HDMI output when recording movies to an external device select Custom Setting c2 Standby tim...

Page 446: ...t be saved to the camera memory card This option is available only when 10 bit is selected for Output data depth in modes other than EFCT The ISO sensitivity settings Maximum sensitivity and ISO sensitivity Mode M items in the movie shooting menu can be set respectively to values of from ISO 1600 to 25600 and from ISO 800 to 51200 View assist Choose On for a live preview of video footage recorded ...

Page 447: ...vie recording the following additional restrictions apply when 3840 2160 is selected for frame size Movies are not recorded to memory cards inserted in the camera Icons and characters in the monitor will display at low resolution The angle of view is about 90 D HDR HLG Output Optimal color reproduction can only be achieved if your equipment including your storage device computer monitor operating ...

Page 448: ...work LAN using the camera s built in Wi Fi and how to use network features once connected The types of network connection available with the camera and optional accessories are shown below For information on connecting to networks using a WT 7 wireless transmitter see the manual supplied with the WT 7 Camera and Network System Chart ...

Page 449: ...load the SnapBridge app The SnapBridge App Use the SnapBridge app for wireless connections between the camera and smart devices The SnapBridge app is available free of charge from the Apple App Store and on Google Play Visit the Nikon website for the latest SnapBridge news Connecting to Smart Devices ...

Page 450: ...pictures from the camera Download existing pictures or download new pictures as they are taken Control the camera remotely remote photography Control the camera and take pictures from the smart device For details see the SnapBridge app online help https nikonimglib com snbr onlinehelp en index html ...

Page 451: ...t via Wi Fi 0 406 or Bluetooth 0 415 Connecting using the SnapBridge app allows you to set the camera clock and update location data using information provided by the smart device Connecting using Bluetooth allows pictures to be uploaded automatically as they are taken Wi Fi Bluetooth ...

Page 452: ...the documentation provided with the device check that there is space available on the camera memory card and ensure that the batteries in the camera and smart device are fully charged to prevent the devices turning off unexpectedly 1 Smart device Launch the SnapBridge app If this is the first time you have launched the app tap Skip If you have launched the app before you can instead proceed to Ste...

Page 453: ...407 Network Connections 2 Open the tab and tap Wi Fi mode 3 Smart device Tap Wi Fi connection when prompted ...

Page 454: ...408 Network Connections 4 Camera smart device Turn the camera on The smart device will instruct you to ready the camera Turn the camera on Do not tap Next until you have completed the next step ...

Page 455: ...Wi Fi connection in the setup menu then highlight Establish Wi Fi connection and press J The camera SSID and password will be displayed D Enabling Wi Fi You can also enable Wi Fi by selecting Wi Fi connection Establish Wi Fi conn with smart device in the i menu for shooting mode ...

Page 456: ...410 Network Connections 6 Smart device Tap Next Tap Next once you have enabled Wi Fi on the camera as described in the preceeding step ...

Page 457: ...e instructions tap Open the device settings app Android devices Wi Fi settings will be displayed iOS devices The Settings app will launch Tap Settings to open the Settings app Next scroll up and tap Wi Fi which you ll find near the top of the settings list ...

Page 458: ...412 Network Connections 8 Smart device Enter the camera SSID and password Enter the SSID and password displayed by the camera in Step 5 Android device actual displays may differ ...

Page 459: ...413 Network Connections iOS device actual displays may differ You will not be required to enter the password when next you connect to the camera ...

Page 460: ...ridge app After a Wi Fi connection is established Wi Fi mode options will be displayed See online help for information on using the SnapBridge app D Terminating Wi Fi Mode To end the Wi Fi connection tap When the icon changes to tap and select Exit Wi Fi mode ...

Page 461: ...ing instructions for Android and iOS differ slightly D Before Pairing Before beginning pairing enable Bluetooth on the smart device for details see the documentation provided with the device check that there is space available on the camera memory card and ensure that the batteries in the camera and smart device are fully charged to prevent the devices turning off unexpectedly ...

Page 462: ...ecting for the First Time Pairing 0 422 1 Camera Ready the camera Select Connect to smart device Pairing Bluetooth in the setup menu then highlight Start pairing and press J to display the camera name 2 Android device Launch the SnapBridge app If this is the first time you have launched the app tap Connect to camera and proceed to Step 3 ...

Page 463: ...417 Network Connections If you have launched the app before open the tab and tap Connect to camera 3 Android device Choose the camera Tap the camera name ...

Page 464: ...418 Network Connections 4 Camera Android device Check the authentication code Confirm that the camera and Android device display the same authentication code circled in the illustration ...

Page 465: ...ustration the label may differ depending on the version of Android you are using D Pairing Error If you wait too long between pressing the button on the camera and tapping the button on the Android device pairing will fail and an error will be displayed Camera Press J and return to Step 1 Android device Tap OK and return to Step 2 ...

Page 466: ... Pairing is complete Tap OK to exit to the tab D Pairing for the First Time The first time you pair the Android device with a camera after installing the SnapBridge app you will be prompted to select auto link auto upload and auto clock and location synchronization options This prompt will not appear again but auto link settings can be accessed at any time using Auto link in the tab ...

Page 467: ...next time you use the SnapBridge app you can connect as described in Connecting to a Paired Device 0 429 D Disabling Bluetooth To disable Bluetooth select Disable for Connect to smart device Pairing Bluetooth Bluetooth connection in the camera setup menu ...

Page 468: ...Connecting for the First Time Pairing 0 416 1 Camera Ready the camera Select Connect to smart device Pairing Bluetooth in the setup menu then highlight Start pairing and press J to display the camera name 2 iOS device Launch the SnapBridge app If this is the first time you have launched the app tap Connect to camera and proceed to Step 3 ...

Page 469: ...423 Network Connections If you have launched the app before open the tab and tap Connect to camera 3 iOS device Choose the camera Tap the camera name ...

Page 470: ...twork Connections 4 iOS device Read the instructions Read the pairing instructions carefully and tap Understood 5 iOS device Select an accessory When prompted to select an accessory tap the camera name again ...

Page 471: ...425 Network Connections 6 Camera iOS device Initiate pairing Camera Press J iOS device Tap the button indicated in the illustration the label may differ depending on the version of iOS you are using ...

Page 472: ...utton on the iOS device pairing will fail and an error will be displayed Camera Press J and return to Step 1 iOS device Dismiss the SnapBridge app and check that it is not running in the background then open the iOS Settings app and request iOS to forget the camera as shown in the illustration before returning to Step 2 ...

Page 473: ...k Connections 7 Camera iOS device Follow the on screen instructions Camera Press J The camera will display a message stating that the devices are connected iOS device Pairing is complete Tap OK to exit to the tab ...

Page 474: ...on synchronization options This prompt will not appear again but auto link settings can be accessed at any time using Auto link in the tab Pairing is now complete The next time you use the SnapBridge app you can connect as described in Connecting to a Paired Device 0 429 D Disabling Bluetooth To disable Bluetooth select Disable for Connect to smart device Pairing Bluetooth Bluetooth connection in ...

Page 475: ...eady been paired with the camera is quick and easy 1 Camera Enable Bluetooth In the setup menu select Connect to smart device Pairing Bluetooth Bluetooth connection then highlight Enable and press J 2 Smart device Launch the SnapBridge app A Bluetooth connection will be established automatically ...

Page 476: ...reless Transmitter Utility before you will be able to upload images via Wi Fi Once the devices are paired you will be able to connect to the computer from the camera The Wireless Transmitter Utility is a computer application available for download from the Nikon Download Center https downloadcenter nikonimglib com Be sure to download the latest version after reading the release notes and system re...

Page 477: ...er connect via direct wireless link with the camera acting as a wireless LAN access point and without the need for complicated adjustments to settings Choose this option when working outdoors or in other situations in which the computer is not already connected to a wireless network The computer cannot connect to the Internet while connected to the camera To create a new host profile select Direct...

Page 478: ...ss router The computer can still connect to the Internet while connected to the camera To create a new network profile select Search for Wi Fi network in the connection wizard D Infrastructure Mode This guide assumes you are connecting via an existing wireless network Connection to computers beyond the local area network is not supported ...

Page 479: ...n access point mode 1 Display network settings Select Connect to PC in the camera setup menu then highlight Network settings and press 2 2 Select Create profile Highlight Create profile and press J 3 Select Direct connection to PC Highlight Direct connection to PC and press J The camera SSID and encryption key will be displayed ...

Page 480: ...ed by the camera in Step 3 When prompted to enter the network security key enter the encryption key displayed by the camera in Step 3 macOS Click the wireless LAN icon in the menu bar and select the SSID displayed by the camera in Step 3 When prompted to supply a password enter the encryption key displayed by the camera in Step 3 ...

Page 481: ...5 Launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility When prompted launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility on the computer 6 Select the camera In the Wireless Transmitter Utility select the camera name displayed in Step 5 and click Next ...

Page 482: ... Network Connections 7 Enter the authentication code The camera will display an authentication code Enter the authentication code in the dialog displayed by the Wireless Transmitter Utility and click Next ...

Page 483: ...t pairing is complete press J In the Wireless Transmitter Utility click Next You will be prompted to choose the destination folder for more information see online help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility A wireless connection will be established between the camera and computer when pairing is complete ...

Page 484: ...l be displayed in green in the camera Connect to PC menu If the camera SSID is not displayed in green connect to the camera via the wireless network list on your computer Now that a wireless connection has been established you can upload images to the computer as described in Uploading Pictures 0 447 ...

Page 485: ... the steps below to connect to a computer on an existing network in infrastructure mode 1 Display network settings Select Connect to PC in the camera setup menu then highlight Network settings and press 2 2 Select Create profile Highlight Create profile and press 2 ...

Page 486: ... an SSID or encryption key press X T in Step 3 then press J and choose from the following options Push button WPS For routers that support push button WPS Press the WPS button on the router and then press the camera J button to connect PIN entry WPS The camera will display a PIN to connect use a computer to enter the PIN into the router for more information see the documentation provided with the ...

Page 487: ...d network is encrypted you will be prompted to enter the encryption key as described in Step 5 If the network is not encrypted proceed to Step 6 D Hidden SSIDs Networks with hidden SSIDs are indicated by blank entries in the network list If you highlight a blank entry and press J you will be prompted to provide the network name press J enter a name and then press X T Press X T again to proceed to ...

Page 488: ...wireless router press J Next enter the key as described below For information on the encryption key see the documentation for the wireless router Press X T when entry is complete Press X T again to initiate the connection A message will be displayed for a few seconds when the connection is established ...

Page 489: ... enter an IP address Rotate the main command dial to highlight segments press 4 or 2 to change and press J to accept Press X T to exit to the IP address configuration complete dialog when entry is complete Pressing X T again displays the sub net mask which you can edit by pressing 1 and 3 pressing J to exit when entry is complete Confirm the IP address and press J to proceed 7 Launch the Wireless ...

Page 490: ...Transmitter Utility select the camera name displayed in Step 7 and click Next 9 Enter the authentication code The camera will display an authentication code Enter the authentication code in the dialog displayed by the Wireless Transmitter Utility and click Next ...

Page 491: ...t pairing is complete press J In the Wireless Transmitter Utility click Next You will be prompted to choose the destination folder for more information see online help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility A wireless connection will be established between the camera and computer when pairing is complete ...

Page 492: ...l be displayed in green in the camera Connect to PC menu If the camera SSID is not displayed in green connect to the camera via the wireless network list on your computer Now that a wireless connection has been established you can upload images to the computer as described in Uploading Pictures 0 447 ...

Page 493: ...can be selected using the Wireless Transmitter Utility For more information see the utility s online help D Access Point Mode Computers cannot access the Internet while connected to the camera in access point mode To access the Internet terminate the connection to the camera and then reconnect to a network with Internet access Selecting Pictures for Upload Follow the steps below to select pictures...

Page 494: ...ed to a network upload will begin immediately otherwise upload will begin when a connection is established The transfer icon turns green during upload Repeat Steps 2 3 to upload additional images D Deselecting Pictures To remove transfer marking from selected pictures repeat Steps 2 and 3 To remove transfer marking from all pictures select Connect to PC Options Deselect all in the setup menu ...

Page 495: ...re a memory card is inserted in the camera Movies as well as any photographs taken during filming are not uploaded automatically when recording is complete but must instead be uploaded from the playback display The Transfer Icon Upload status is indicated by the transfer icon Y white Send The picture has been selected for upload but upload has not yet begun X green Sending Upload in progress Y blu...

Page 496: ...he status display shows Now sending preceded by the name of the file being sent Any errors that occur during transfer are also displayed here Pictures time remaining The estimated time required to send the remaining pictures Signal strength Wireless signal strength D Loss of Signal Wireless transmission may be interrupted if the signal is lost but can be resumed by turning the camera off and then ...

Page 497: ...off selecting Disable for Connect to PC Wi Fi connection in the setup menu or selecting Wi Fi connection Close Wi Fi connection in the still photography i menu The connection to the computer will also end if you use Wi Fi or Bluetooth to connect to a smart device D Access Point Mode An error will occur if the computer s wireless connection is disabled before the camera s Disable camera Wi Fi first...

Page 498: ...i Fi connection Establish Wi Fi connection with PC in the still photography i menu D Access Point Mode Enable camera Wi Fi before connecting D Multiple Network Profiles If the camera has profiles for more than one network it will reconnect to the last network used Other networks can be selected using the Connect to PC Network settings item in the setup menu ...

Page 499: ... connect to computers ftp servers or other devices over Ethernet or wireless networks D Before Using the WT 7 Before using the WT 7 confirm that the firmware for the camera and WT 7 have been updated to the latest versions For more information visit the Nikon website for your region ConnectingtoNetworksUsingtheWT 7 ...

Page 500: ...er mode you can also upload them to ftp servers ftp upload mode Pictures can be uploaded as they are taken Control the camera and take pictures remotely from a computer Installing Camera Control Pro 2 available separately on a network computer gives you complete control over camera settings and lets you take pictures remotely and save them directly to the computer hard disk camera control mode ...

Page 501: ... the camera and take pictures remotely from a web browser Using a web browser you can control the camera from network computers and smart devices for remote control that requires no dedicated app or computer software http server mode ...

Page 502: ...tter on and select Wireless transmitter WT 7 Wireless transmitter Use in the camera setup menu A Menu Items for the WT 7 All menu items for the WT 7 can be found in the setup menu under Wireless transmitter WT 7 For more information see the manual provided with the WT 7 See the manual provided with the WT 7 for more information ...

Page 503: ...he app s online help which can be viewed at https nikonimglib com snbr onlinehelp en index html For information on the WT 7 wireless transmitter see the manual provided with the WT 7 For information on the Wireless Transmitter Utility or Camera Control Pro 2 see the online help for the application in question Troubleshooting Wireless Issues ...

Page 504: ...ted and fails to resume Upload will resume if the camera is turned off and then on again 0 447 The connection is unreliable If Auto is selected for Channel choose Manual and select the channel manually 0 695 If the camera is connected to a computer in infrastructure mode check that the router is set to a channel between 1 and 8 0 696 Connect to smart device and Connect to PC are grayed out and can...

Page 505: ...shoe or one or more remote flash units Camera Mounted Flash Units Take pictures using a flash unit mounted on the camera 0 460 Remote Flash Photography Take pictures with one or more remote flash units using wireless flash control Advanced Wireless Lighting or AWL as described in Remote Flash Photography 0 477 On Camera Versus Remote ...

Page 506: ...nt the unit on the accessory shoe See the manual provided with the unit for details 2 Turn on the camera and flash unit The flash will begin charging the flash ready indicator c will be displayed in the viewfinder when charging is complete 3 Adjust flash settings Choose the flash control mode 0 463 and flash mode 0 465 Using an On Camera Flash ...

Page 507: ... sync with red eye reduction is selected for flash mode D Use 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 circuitry of the camera or flash Mode Shutter speed b P A EFCT j and m excluded Set automatically by camera 1 200 s 1 60 s S Value selected by user 1 2...

Page 508: ...Description i TTL balanced fill flash The camera uses i TTL balanced fill flash flash control for a natural balance between the main subject and ambient background lighting After the shutter release button is pressed and immediately before the main flash the flash unit emits a series of monitor preflashes which the camera uses to optimize flash output for a balance between the main subject and amb...

Page 509: ...ry with the flash used while the options displayed under Flash control mode vary with the mode selected Settings for other flash units can only be adjusted using flash unit controls TTL i TTL mode In the cases of the SB 500 SB 400 and SB 300 flash compensation can be adjusted holding the c Y button and rotating the sub command dial Auto external flash In this mode output is adjusted automatically ...

Page 510: ...fires Times and the number of times the flash fires per second Frequency measured in Hertz The options available for Times vary depending on the options selected for Output and Frequency see the documentation provided with the flash unit for details D Unified Flash Control Unified flash control allows the camera and flash unit to share settings If a flash unit that supports unified flash control i...

Page 511: ...atically be set to values between 1 200 s or 1 8000 s with Auto FP High Speed Sync and 1 60 s b P S A M EFCT j and m excluded J Red eye reduction red eye reduction Use for portraits The flash fires before the photograph is taken reducing red eye a flash unit with red eye reduction is required Not recommended with moving subjects or in other situations in which quick shutter response is required Do...

Page 512: ...d Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake P A K Slow sync red eye red eye reduction with slow sync As for Red eye reduction except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light Use when you want to include background lighting in portraits Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake P...

Page 513: ... sync rear curtain sync The flash fires just before the shutter closes creating the effect of a stream of light behind moving light sources Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake Selecting P or A after choosing this option sets the flash mode to slow sync P S A M s Flash off The flash does not fire b P S A M EFCT Option Description Available in ...

Page 514: ...468 On Camera Flash Photography Choosing a Flash Mode Hold the N Y button and rotate the main command dial The selected option is displayed in the monitor ...

Page 515: ...tely alter flash output to for example change the brightness of the subject relative to the background Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter reduced to prevent glare or otherwise fine tuned to produce the desired result Flash Compensation ...

Page 516: ... to 1 EV At default settings changes to flash output are made in increments of 1 3 EV The size of the increment can be selected using Custom Setting b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl In general choose positive values for brighter lighting negative values to ensure that the subject is not too brightly lit Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to 0 0 Flash compensation is no...

Page 517: ...bject even when the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame Flash output is adjusted automatically for any changes in ISO sensitivity and aperture FV lock is not available in b and EFCT modes To use FV lock 1 Assign FV lock to a camera control Assign FV lock to a control using Custom Setting f3 Custom controls 2 Attach a CLS compatible flash unit Mount a CLS compatible flash unit on t...

Page 518: ...for Flash control Flash control mode SB 5000 SB 500 SB 400 or SB 300 or set the flash control mode to TTL monitor pre flash qA or monitor pre flash A other flash units see the documentation provided with the flash unit for details 4 Focus Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter release button halfway to focus ...

Page 519: ...e flash level Flash output will be locked at this level and FV lock icon r will appear in the viewfinder 6 Recompose the photograph 7 Take the photograph Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to shoot If desired additional pictures can be taken without releasing FV lock 8 Release FV lock Press the control selected in Step 1 to release FV lock Confirm that the FV lock icon r is ...

Page 520: ... activate the information display 0 776 and then press the R button again Flash Control Mode Displays TTL Flash Info for On Camera Units 5 7 8 6 4 2 1 3 1 Flash ready indicator 0 460 2 Bounce icon displayed if flash head is tilted up left or right 3 Zoom head position warning displayed if zoom head is not in correct position 4 Flash control mode 0 463 FP indicator 0 618 5 Flash compensation TTL 0 ...

Page 521: ...l 2 1 1 Flash control mode 0 463 FP indicator 0 618 2 Auto external flash compensation 0 469 2 3 1 1 Flash control mode 0 463 FP indicator 0 618 2 Flash compensation distance priority manual 0 469 3 Distance 0 463 2 1 1 Flash control mode 0 463 FP indicator 0 618 2 Flash level 0 469 ...

Page 522: ...ode shutter speed aperture and ISO sensitivity D Changing Flash Settings Flash settings can be changed by pressing the i button in the flash info display The options available vary with the flash unit and the settings selected You can also test fire the flash 2 3 1 1 Flash control mode 0 463 2 Flash level output 0 463 3 Number emitted times 0 463 Frequency 0 463 ...

Page 523: ...formation on using a flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe see On Camera Flash Photography 0 459 Throughout this chapter operations involving an accessory connected to the camera are indicated by C operations involving remote flash units by f For more information on f see the manual provided with the flash unit What Is Remote Flash Photography ...

Page 524: ...gnals from a WR R10 available separately connected to the camera radio AWL These forms of flash control can be combined as follows Radio AWL with one or more remote flash units 0 479 Optical AWL with one or more remote flash units 0 494 Radio AWL with additional lighting provided by a shoe mounted flash unit 0 493 Radio AWL combined with optical AWL provided by a shoe mounted flash unit 0 506 ...

Page 525: ... AWL establish a wireless connection between the WR R10 and the remote flash units 1 C Connect the WR R10 For more information see the documentation provided with the WR R10 2 C Select Radio AWL Select Radio AWL for Flash control Wireless flash options in the photo shooting menu D The WR R10 Wireless Remote Controller Be sure to update the WR R10 firmware to version 3 0 or later for information on...

Page 526: ...480 Remote Flash Photography 3 C Choose a channel Set the WR R10 channel selector to the desired channel ...

Page 527: ... that each device must be paired separately PIN is recommended when connecting to a large number of devices PIN Communication is shared among all devices with the same four digit PIN making this a good choice for photography featuring a large number of remote devices If there are multiple cameras present that share the same PIN the flash units will be under the sole control of the camera that conn...

Page 528: ...airing is complete when the LINK lamps on the WR R10 and flash unit flash orange and green once a connection is established the LINK lamp on the remote flash unit will light green PIN Use the controls on the remote flash unit to enter the PIN you selected in Step 4 The LINK lamp on the remote unit will light green once a connection is established 6 f Confirm that the flash ready lights for all fla...

Page 529: ...ote flash unit name for each unit can be changed using flash unit controls D Reconnecting As long as the channel link mode and other settings remain the same the WR R10 will automatically connect to previously paired flash units when you select remote mode and Steps 3 5 can be omitted The flash unit LINK lamp lights green when a connection is established 1 Connected flash unit 2 Group 3 Flash read...

Page 530: ...ess control or Remote repeating for Remote flash control and adjust settings as described below Group Flash Select this item to adjust settings separately for each group 1 C Select Group flash Select Group flash for Flash control Remote flash control in the photo shooting menu 2 C Select Group flash options Highlight Group flash options in the flash control display and press 2 ...

Page 531: ...oup 4 f Group the remote flash units Choose a group A F for each of the remote flash units The master flash can control up to 18 flash units in any combination Option Description TTL i TTL flash control qA Auto aperture available only with compatible flash units M Choose the flash level manually off The units do not fire and the flash level cannot be adjusted ...

Page 532: ...the flash units See the documentation provided with the flash units for more information After arranging the units press the i button in the flash info display 0 510 and select c Test flash to test fire the units and confirm that they are functioning normally 6 C Take the photograph ...

Page 533: ...e balance between groups A and B while setting output for group C manually 1 C Select Quick wireless control Select Quick wireless control for Flash control Remote flash control in the photo shooting menu 2 C Select Quick wireless control options Highlight Quick wireless control options in the flash control display and press 2 ...

Page 534: ...st flash compensation for groups A and B Choose a flash control mode and flash level for the units in group C M Choose the flash level manually The units in group C do not fire 4 f Group the remote flash units Choose a group A B or C The master flash can control up to 18 flash units in any combination ...

Page 535: ...the flash units See the documentation provided with the flash units for more information After arranging the units press the i button in the flash info display 0 510 and select c Test flash to test fire the units and confirm that they are functioning normally 6 C Take the photograph ...

Page 536: ...epeatedly while the shutter is open producing a multiple exposure effect 1 C Select Remote repeating Select Remote repeating for Flash control Remote flash control in the photo shooting menu 2 C Select Remote repeating options Highlight Remote repeating options in the flash control display and press 2 ...

Page 537: ...re Times and the number of times the flash units fire per second Frequency Enable or disable selected groups Select ON to enable the selected group to disable the selected group 4 f Group the remote flash units Choose a group A F for each of the remote flash units The master flash can control up to 18 flash units in any combination ...

Page 538: ...the flash units See the documentation provided with the flash units for more information After arranging the units press the i button in the flash info display 0 510 and select c Test flash to test fire the units and confirm that they are functioning normally 6 C Take the photograph ...

Page 539: ...oose group or remote repeating flash control Once the unit is attached settings can be adjusted using the controls on the flash unit or the options listed in the camera menus under Group flash options Master flash or under M in the Remote repeating options display SB 910 SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 SB 600 Configure the flash for standalone use and use the controls on the flash unit to adjust flash settin...

Page 540: ...ion on compatible flash units see The Nikon Creative Lighting System 0 798 If the flash unit in question is an SB 5000 or SB 500 settings can be adjusted from the camera 0 495 otherwise settings must be adjusted using flash unit controls as described in the documentation provided with the unit For information on flash placement and other topics see the documentation provided with the flash units O...

Page 541: ...ash options in the photo shooting menu Group flash settings can be adjusted using Flash control Remote flash control the Remote flash control item for the SB 5000 also offers Quick wireless control and Remote repeating settings D The SB 5000 When an SB 5000 is mounted on the camera accessory shoe Flash control settings can also be changed using the controls on the flash unit ...

Page 542: ...em to adjust settings separately for each group 1 C Select Group flash Select Group flash for Flash control Remote flash control in the photo shooting menu 2 C Select Group flash options Highlight Group flash options in the flash control display and press 2 ...

Page 543: ...e an SB 500 you must choose channel 3 but otherwise you can choose any channel between 1 and 4 4 f Set the remote flash units to the same channel as the master flash Set the remote flash units to the channel selected in Step 3 Option Description TTL i TTL flash control qA Auto aperture available only with compatible flash units M Choose the flash level manually off The units do not fire and the fl...

Page 544: ...s will interfere with performance 6 C f Compose the shot Compose the shot and arrange the flash units See the documentation provided with the flash units for more information After arranging the units press the test button on the master flash to test fire the flash and confirm that the units are functioning normally Flash units can also be test fired by pressing the i button in the flash info disp...

Page 545: ...elative balance between groups A and B while setting output for group C manually 1 C Select Quick wireless control Select Quick wireless control for Flash control Remote flash control in the photo shooting menu 2 C Select Quick wireless control options Highlight Quick wireless control options in the flash control display and press 2 ...

Page 546: ...on for groups A and B Choose a flash control mode and flash level for the units in group C M Choose the flash level manually The units in group C do not fire Choose a channel for the master flash If the remote flash units include an SB 500 you must choose channel 3 but otherwise you can choose any channel between 1 and 4 ...

Page 547: ...ed by the remote flash units will interfere with performance 6 C f Compose the shot Compose the shot and arrange the flash units See the documentation provided with the flash units for more information After arranging the units press the test button on the master flash to test fire the flash and confirm that the units are functioning normally Flash units can also be test fired by pressing the i bu...

Page 548: ... fire repeatedly while the shutter is open producing a multiple exposure effect 1 C Select Remote repeating Select Remote repeating for Flash control Remote flash control in the photo shooting menu 2 C Select Remote repeating options Highlight Remote repeating options in the flash control display and press 2 ...

Page 549: ...mes and the number of times the flash units fire per second Frequency Enable or disable selected groups Select ON to enable the selected group to disable the selected group Choose a channel for the master flash If the remote flash units include an SB 500 you must choose channel 3 but otherwise you can choose any channel between 1 and 4 ...

Page 550: ...cal maximum is three per group With more than this number the light emitted by the remote flash units will interfere with performance 6 C f Compose the shot Compose the shot and arrange the flash units See the documentation provided with the flash units for more information After arranging the units press the test button on the master flash to test fire the flash and confirm that the units are fun...

Page 551: ... mounted on a tripod Be sure that direct light or strong reflections from the remote flash units do not enter the camera lens in TTL mode or the photocells on the remote flash units qA mode as this may interfere with exposure To prevent low intensity timing flashes emitted by the master flash from appearing in photographs taken at short range choose low ISO sensitivities or small apertures high f ...

Page 552: ...and the WR R10 0 479 If an SB 500 is mounted on the camera accessory shoe select Optical radio AWL for Flash control Wireless flash options in the photo shooting menu with other flash units or the SU 800 this option is selected automatically The only option available for Remote flash control will be Group flash Choose a group A F for each of the remote flash units Place optically controlled flash ...

Page 553: ...flash info during viewfinder photography press the R button to activate the information display 0 68 and then press the R button again Flash Control Mode Displays Group Flash Flash Info for Remote Units 5 3 6 4 2 1 1 Flash ready indicator 1 2 Remote flash control 0 566 FP indicator 0 618 3 Remote flash control mode 2 0 566 4 Group flash control mode3 Group flash mode 0 484 496 Flash compensation f...

Page 554: ...5 4 1 Flash ready indicator1 2 Remote flash control 0 566 FP indicator 0 618 3 Remote flash control mode2 0 566 4 A B ratio 0 487 499 5 Flash compensation 0 487 499 6 Group C flash control mode and flash level output 0 487 499 7 Channel2 0 479 499 8 Link mode4 0 689 ...

Page 555: ... when SB 500 is used as master flash 3 Icons are displayed for each group when joint optical and radio AWL is used 4 Displayed only when radio AWL or joint optical and radio AWL is used 7 4 8 6 2 3 1 5 1 Flash ready indicator 1 2 Remote flash control 0 566 3 Flash level output 0 490 502 4 Remote flash control mode 2 0 566 5 Number emitted times 0 490 502 Frequency 0 490 502 6 Group status enabled ...

Page 556: ...lected camera settings including shooting mode shutter speed aperture and ISO sensitivity D Changing Flash Settings Flash settings can be changed by pressing the i button in the flash info display The options available vary with the flash unit and the settings selected You can also test fire the flash ...

Page 557: ...ack Menu Defaults Defaults Playback menu option Default Delete Playback folder All Playback display options Focus point U Exposure info U Highlights U RGB histogram U Shooting data U Overview U None image only U Copy image s Image review Off After delete Show next Rotate tall On Slide show Image type Still images and movies Frame interval 2 s Rating ...

Page 558: ...rd in Slot 2 Overflow Image area Choose image area FX 36 24 Auto DX crop On Viewfinder mask display Off Image quality JPEG normal Image size Large NEF RAW recording NEF RAW compression Lossless compressed NEF RAW bit depth 14 bit ISO sensitivity settings ISO sensitivity b EFCT Auto P S A M 100 Auto ISO sensitivity control On Maximum sensitivity 51200 Maximum sensitivity with c Same as without flas...

Page 559: ...ff Long exposure NR Off High ISO NR Normal Vignette control Normal Diffraction compensation On Auto distortion control Off Flicker reduction Flicker reduction setting Disable Flicker reduction indicator On Flash control Flash control mode TTL Wireless flash options Off Remote flash control Group flash Auto bracketing Auto bracketing set AE flash bracketing Number of shots 0 Increment 1 0 Photo sho...

Page 560: ...F HDR high dynamic range HDR mode Off HDR strength Auto Save individual images NEF Off Interval timer shooting Choose start day time Now Interval 1 min Intervals shots interval 0001 1 Exposure smoothing On Silent photography On Interval priority Off Focus before each shot Off Options Off Starting storage folder New folder U Reset file numbering U Photo shooting menu option Default ...

Page 561: ...e area Choose image area FX Auto DX crop On Frame size frame rate 1920 1080 60p Interval priority Off Focus before each shot Off Destination Slot 1 Focus shift shooting No of shots 100 Focus step width 5 Interval until next shot 0 First frame exposure lock On Silent photography On Starting storage folder New folder U Reset file numbering U Silent live view photography Off Photo shooting menu optio...

Page 562: ...ame size frame rate 1920 1080 60p Movie quality High quality Movie file type MOV ISO sensitivity settings Maximum sensitivity 51200 Auto ISO control mode M On ISO sensitivity mode M 100 White balance Same as photo settings Fine tune A B 0 G M 0 Choose color temperature 5000 K Preset manual d 1 Set Picture Control Same as photo settings Manage Picture Control Active D Lighting Off High ISO NR Norma...

Page 563: ...on Auto Electronic VR Off Microphone sensitivity Auto Attenuator Disable Frequency response Wide range Wind noise reduction Off Headphone volume 15 Timecode Record timecodes Off Count up method Record run Timecode origin Drop frame On Movie shooting menu option Default ...

Page 564: ... points a7 Store points by orientation No a8 AF activation Shutter AF ON a9 Focus point wrap around No wrap a10 Focus point options Focus point illumination Auto Manual focus mode On Dynamic area AF assist On a11 Low light AF Off a12 Manual focus ring in AF mode Enable b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl 1 3 step b2 Easy exposure compensation Off b3 Matrix metering Face detection on b4 Center weighted ...

Page 565: ...in Information display 10 s Image review 4 s Live view 10 min d1 CL mode shooting speed 3 fps d2 Max continuous release 100 d3 Sync release mode options Sync d4 Exposure delay mode Off d5 Electronic front curtain shutter Disable d6 Extended shutter speeds M Off d7 File number sequence On d8 Save original EFFECTS Off d9 Exposure preview Lv Off d10 Framing grid display Off Custom Settings menu optio...

Page 566: ...sh shutter speed 1 60 s e3 Exposure comp for flash Entire frame e4 Auto c ISO sensitivity control Subject and background e5 Modeling flash On e6 Bracketing order MTR under over f1 Customize i Menu Set Picture Control Image quality Flash mode Wi Fi connection Autofocus mode Choose image area White balance Image size Metering Active D Lighting AF area mode Custom controls Custom Settings menu option...

Page 567: ...Lighting AF area mode Exposure preview f3 Custom controls Preview button Preview Fn button Choose image area AE L AF L button AE AF lock AF ON button AF ON BKT button Auto bracketing Movie record button None f4 OK button Viewfinder photography Select center focus point Live view Select center focus point Playback mode Zoom on off Zoom on off 1 1 100 Custom Settings menu option Default ...

Page 568: ...ial Menus and playback Off Sub dial frame advance 10 frames f6 Release button to use dial No f7 Reverse indicators f8 Dswitch LCD backlight D g1 Customize i Menu Set Picture Control Frame size and rate Image quality Wind noise reduction Wi Fi connection Autofocus mode Destination White balance Microphone sensitivity Metering Active D Lighting AF area mode Electronic VR Custom Settings menu option ...

Page 569: ... button None AE L AF L button AE AF lock AF ON button AF ON Shutter release button Take photos g3 AF speed 0 When to apply Always g4 AF tracking sensitivity 4 g5 Highlight display Display pattern Off Highlight display threshold 248 Custom Settings menu option Default ...

Page 570: ...se Time zone and date Time zone Default varies with country of purchase Date and time Date format Default varies with country of purchase Daylight saving time Off Monitor brightness 0 Monitor color balance A B 0 G M 0 Virtual horizon Information display Auto Manual Dark on light AF fine tuning options AF fine tune on off Off Fine tune and save lens Default List saved values ...

Page 571: ...an at startup shutdown Lock mirror up for cleaning Image Dust Off ref photo Pixel mapping Image comment Attach comment U Copyright information Attach copyright information U Beep options Beep on off Off Volume 2 Pitch Low Touch controls Enable disable touch controls Enable Full frame playback flicks Left V Right Setup menu option Default ...

Page 572: ...ist Off Location data Standby timer Enable Position Set clock from satellite Yes Wireless remote WR options LED lamp On Link mode Pairing Assign remote WR Fn button None Airplane mode Disable Connect to smart device Pairing Bluetooth Bluetooth connection Disable Select to send Bluetooth Auto select to send Off Wi Fi connection Send while off On Setup menu option Default ...

Page 573: ...527 Menu Guide Defaults Connect to PC Wi Fi connection Disable Network settings Options Auto send Off Delete after send No Send file as NEF RAW JPEG Deselect all MAC address Setup menu option Default ...

Page 574: ...F RAW JPEG Overwrite if same name No Protect if marked to send No Send marking Off Send folder Deselect all HTTP user settings Battery info Power saving Prioritize network speed Auto power off delay MAC address Firmware version Conformity marking Battery info Slot empty release lock Enable release Save load menu settings Reset all settings Firmware version Setup menu option Default ...

Page 575: ...back menu tab in the camera menus The playback menu contains the following items D The Playback Menu Managing Images Item 0 Delete 530 Playback folder 530 Playback display options 531 Copy image s 532 Image review 538 After delete 539 Rotate tall 540 Slide show 540 Rating 543 Item 0 ...

Page 576: ...rently selected for Playback folder in the playback menu If two memory cards are inserted you can select the card from which pictures will be deleted Playback Folder G button U D playback menu Option Description Folder name Pictures in all folders with the selected name will be visible during playback Folders can be renamed using the Storage folder Rename option in the photo shooting menu All Pict...

Page 577: ...h was taken are displayed during full frame playback You can also choose the types of photo information that can be viewed during full frame playback Highlight options and press 2 to select M or deselect U To complete the operation press J Playback Display Options G button U D playback menu ...

Page 578: ... Copy Image s G button U D playback menu Option Description Select source Choose the card from which pictures will be copied Select image s Select pictures to be copied Select destination folder Select the destination folder on the remaining card the card not selected for Select source Copy image s Copy the pictures ...

Page 579: ...dialog 2 Select the card containing the pictures to be copied Highlight the slot for the card containing the pictures to be copied and press J to select the highlighted slot and return to the Copy image s menu 3 Choose Select image s Highlight Select image s and press 2 to select the highlighted option and return to the Select image s menu ...

Page 580: ...o Step 10 5 Make the initial selection Choose the pictures that will be selected by default Option Description Deselect all None of the pictures in the chosen folder will be selected by default Choose this option when you want to select pictures individually Select all images All of the pictures in the chosen folder will be selected by default Choose this option if you want to copy all or most of ...

Page 581: ...cture press the W Y button again the L will no longer be displayed To view the highlighted picture full screen press and hold the X T button After confirming that all the pictures you want to copy have L marks press J to return to the Copy image s menu 7 Choose Select destination folder Highlight Select destination folder and press 2 to display the Select destination folder menu ...

Page 582: ...or highlighting the folder name press J to select the folder and return to the Copy image s menu Option Description Select Folder by Number Enter the number of the destination folder 0 546 If the folder with the selected number does not already exist a new folder will be created Select Folder from List Choose the destination folder from a list of existing folders ...

Page 583: ...opy image s and press J to display a confirmation dialog 11Choose Yes The camera will display the message Copy together with the number of pictures that will be copied Highlight Yes and press J to copy the selected pictures Press J again to exit when copying is complete ...

Page 584: ...Protected files in the destination folder will not be replaced To continue without replacing existing files select Skip Select Cancel to exit without copying any further pictures Ratings and protected status are copied with the pictures To prevent loss of power while copying is in progress be sure the battery is fully charged before copying movies Choose whether pictures are automatically displaye...

Page 585: ...the preceding picture will be displayed T Show previous The preceding picture is displayed If the deleted image was the first picture the next picture will be displayed U Continue as before If you were scrolling through pictures in the order recorded the following picture will be displayed as described for Show next If you were scrolling through pictures in reverse order the next picture will be d...

Page 586: ...ed in the order recorded The pictures in the folder currently selected for Playback folder 0 530 will be displayed one by one in the order recorded Rotate Tall G button U D playback menu Slide Show G button U D playback menu Option Description Start Start the slide show Image type Choose the type of picture displayed Select By rating to view only pictures with selected ratings Highlight ratings an...

Page 587: ...o info is selected for Playback display options in the playback menu you can press 1 or 3 during full frame playback to choose the information displayed Pause Press J to pause the slide show To restart highlight Restart and press J Adjust volume Press X T to increase volume W Y to decrease Exit to the playback menu Press G to end the slide show and return to the playback menu Exit to playback mode...

Page 588: ...542 Menu Guide D The Playback Menu A dialog is displayed when the show ends To restart highlight Restart and press J To end the show highlight Exit and press J ...

Page 589: ...lector Hold the W Y button and press 1 or 3 to choose a rating of from zero to five stars or select d to mark the picture as a candidate for later deletion To view the highlighted picture full screen press and hold the X T button Press J to save changes Rating G button U D playback menu ...

Page 590: ...Image quality 551 Image size 551 NEF RAW recording 552 ISO sensitivity settings 553 White balance 553 Set Picture Control 553 Manage Picture Control 554 Color space 554 Active D Lighting 555 Long exposure NR 556 High ISO NR 557 Vignette control 558 Diffraction compensation 559 Auto distortion control 560 Flicker reduction 561 Flash control 563 Auto bracketing 567 Multiple exposure 569 HDR high dyn...

Page 591: ... appears after the folder number is ND780 To change the name assigned to new folders select Rename Existing folders cannot be renamed If desired the default name can be restored for subsequent folders by pressing and holding the O Q button while the keyboard is displayed Reset Photo Shooting Menu G button U C photo shooting menu Storage Folder G button U C photo shooting menu 1 Folder 2 Folder num...

Page 592: ... number Highlight Select folder by number and press 2 to display the Select folder by number dialog The card on which the new folder will be created is underlined in the card slot display area at the top right corner of the Select folder by number dialog The card used for new folders depends on the option currently selected for Role played by card in Slot 2 2 Choose a folder number Press 4 or 2 to...

Page 593: ...new pictures If you chose a folder number that does not already exist a new folder will be created with that number when you press J In either case subsequent pictures will be stored in the chosen folder To exit without changing the storage folder press the G button D Folder Icons Folders in the Select folder by number dialog are shown by W if empty by Y if full containing either 5000 pictures or ...

Page 594: ...older from list Highlight Select folder from list and press 2 to display the Select folder from list dialog 2 Highlight a folder Press 1 or 3 to highlight a folder 3 Select the highlighted folder Press J to select the highlighted folder and return to the main menu Subsequent photographs will be stored in the selected folder ...

Page 595: ...00 The file number reaches 9999 or during movie recording when camera calculates that the number of files needed to create a movie of maximum length would result in a file numbered higher than 9999 If there is space on the memory card you will nevertheless be able to continue shooting by Creating a folder with a number less than 999 and selecting it as the storage folder Changing the options selec...

Page 596: ... is a number from 0001 to 9999 xxx is one of the following extensions assigned according to the options selected for image quality and file type NEF NEF RAW photos JPG JPEG fine normal or basic photos MOV MOV movies MP4 MP4 movies NDF Dust off reference data Images created with Adobe RGB selected for Color space have file names of the form _DSCnnnn xxx In each pair of photographs recorded at image...

Page 597: ...Adjusting Image Area Settings 0 129 Choose a file format for photographs For more information see Adjusting Image Quality 0 134 Choose the size in pixels of pictures recorded with the camera For more information see Choosing an Image Size 0 137 Role Played by Card in Slot 2 G button U C photo shooting menu Image Area G button U C photo shooting menu Image Quality G button U C photo shooting menu I...

Page 598: ... to 80 the size of uncompressed pictures O Compressed NEF images are compressed using a non reversible algorithm The resulting files are about 45 to 65 the size of uncompressed pictures Option Description q 12 bit NEF RAW images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits r 14 bit NEF RAW images are recorded at a bit depth of 14 bits Files recorded at a bit depth of 14 bits contain more color data than...

Page 599: ...urce For more information see Achieving Natural Colors with Different Light Sources White Balance 0 195 Choose image processing Picture Control options for new photos according to the scene or your creative intent For more information see Image Processing Picture Controls 0 243 ISO Sensitivity Settings G button U C photo shooting menu White Balance G button U C photo shooting menu Set Picture Cont...

Page 600: ...of colors than sRGB Adobe RGB is a better choice for professional publication and commercial printing D Color Space Capture NX D and ViewNX i automatically select the correct color space when opening photographs created with this camera Results cannot be guaranteed with third party software D Adobe RGB For accurate color reproduction Adobe RGB images require applications displays and printers that...

Page 601: ...ide C The Photo Shooting Menu Preserve details in highlights and shadows creating pictures with natural contrast For more information see Active D Lighting 0 254 Active D Lighting G button U C photo shooting menu ...

Page 602: ...ures cannot be taken until the display stops flashing The time required to process photos after shooting roughly doubles D Long Exposure Noise Reduction If the camera is turned off before processing is complete the picture will be saved but noise reduction will not be performed Long Exposure NR G button U C photo shooting menu Option Description On Reduce noise in photographs taken at shutter spee...

Page 603: ...U C photo shooting menu Option Description High Reduce noise in photographs taken at all ISO sensitivities The higher the sensitivity the greater the effect Choose the amount of noise reduction performed from High Normal and Low Normal Low Off Noise reduction is performed only as required The amount of noise reduction performed is always lower than when Low is selected ...

Page 604: ...oto shooting menu Movies Depending on the scene shooting conditions and type of lens JPEG images may exhibit noise fog or over processing at the edge of the frame that introduces variations in peripheral brightness In addition custom Picture Controls and preset Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings may not produce the desired effect Take test shots and view the results in ...

Page 605: ... reduce diffraction at small apertures high f numbers To apply diffraction compensation to pictures taken with non CPU lenses enter the lens data using the Non CPU lens data item in the setup menu Diffraction Compensation G button U C photo shooting menu ...

Page 606: ...t supported D Auto Distortion Control When On is selected the time needed to process photographs before recording begins may increase The greater the amount of distortion control the greater the area cropped from the edges of the frame Before using auto distortion control with DX lenses choose On for Image area Auto DX crop or select DX 24 16 for Choose image area Selecting other options may resul...

Page 607: ...e that the frame rate for burst shooting may drop or become erratic when Enable is selected Flicker reduction indicator Choose whether a FLICKER icon is displayed in the monitor or viewfinder when Enable is selected for Flicker reduction setting When On is selected the FLICKER icon will be displayed at different times during viewfinder and live view photography The differences are as follows Durin...

Page 608: ...bulb or time D Flicker Reduction Take a test shot and view the results before taking additional photographs Depending on the light source flicker reduction may slightly delay shutter response During burst shooting the frame rate may slow or become erratic Flicker reduction can detect flicker at 100 and 120 Hz associated respectively with AC power supplies of 50 and 60 Hz The desired results may no...

Page 609: ...optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe For information on adjusting settings for optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe see On Camera Flash Photography 0 459 For information on adjusting settings for wireless remote flash units see Remote Flash Photography 0 477 Flash Control G button U C photo shooting menu ...

Page 610: ...flash unit controls Settings for an SB 5000 mounted on the accessory shoe can also be adjusted using the controls on the flash unit Option Description r TTL Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions g Auto external flash Flash output is adjusted automatically according to the amount of light reflected by the subject m Distance priority manual Choose the distance to ...

Page 611: ...s remote controller is mounted on the camera Option Description Y Optical AWL The remote flash units are controlled using low intensity flashes emitted by the master flash 0 494 Y Z Optical radio AWL Choose this option when using both optically and radio controlled flash units 0 506 Z Radio AWL The remote flash units are controlled by radio signals from a WR R10 attached to the camera 0 479 Off Re...

Page 612: ...Radio Remote Flash Info View the flash units currently controlled via radio AWL Option Description m Group flash Choose a separate flash control mode for each group of remote flash units 0 484 496 x Quick wireless control Choose the balance between groups A and B and set the output for group C manually 0 487 499 u Remote repeating The flash units fire repeatedly while the shutter is open producing...

Page 613: ...ing can be used in situations in which getting the right settings is difficult and there is not time to check results and adjust settings with each shot or to experiment with different settings for the same subject For more information see Varying Exposure or White Balance over a Series of Photographs Bracketing 0 224 Auto Bracketing G button U C photo shooting menu ...

Page 614: ...ing Perform only flash level bracketing WB bracketing Perform white balance bracketing ADL bracketing Perform bracketing using Active D Lighting Number of shots Choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence Increment Choose the amount the selected settings vary with each shot when an option other than ADL bracketing is selected for Auto bracketing set Amount Choose how Active D Lighting va...

Page 615: ...highlights and shadows by combining two shots taken at different exposures For more information see High Dynamic Range HDR 0 256 Take photographs at the selected interval until the specified number of shots has been recorded For more information see Taking Photos at a Set Interval Interval Timer Shooting 0 298 Multiple Exposure G button U C photo shooting menu HDR High Dynamic Range G button U C p...

Page 616: ... to create a single image with increased depth of field For more information see Varying Focus over a Series of Photos Focus Shift Shooting 0 328 Enable the electronic shutter during live view photography to mute shutter sounds and eliminate the vibrations produced by the mechanical shutter For more information see The Electronic Shutter Silent Live View Photography 0 340 Time Lapse Movie G button...

Page 617: ...2 File naming 572 Destination 572 Image area 573 Frame size frame rate 573 Movie quality 574 Movie file type 574 ISO sensitivity settings 575 White balance 576 Set Picture Control 577 Manage Picture Control 577 Active D Lighting 577 High ISO NR 578 Diffraction compensation 578 Flicker reduction 579 Electronic VR 580 Microphone sensitivity 581 Attenuator 582 Frequency response 582 Wind noise reduct...

Page 618: ...re stored the default prefix is DSC 0 550 Choose the slot to which movies are recorded when two memory cards are inserted The menu shows the time available on each card Recording ends automatically when no time remains on the current card Reset Movie Shooting Menu G button U 1 movie shooting menu File Naming G button U 1 movie shooting menu Destination G button U 1 movie shooting menu ...

Page 619: ...he camera automatically uses the DX image area for movies recorded with a DX lens Choose the movie frame size in pixels and frame rate For more information see Frame Size Frame Rate and Movie Quality 0 264 Image Area G button U 1 movie shooting menu Frame Size Frame Rate G button U 1 movie shooting menu ...

Page 620: ...nu Choose from High quality and Normal For more information see Frame Size Frame Rate and Movie Quality 0 264 Record movies in MOV or MP4 format Movie Quality G button U 1 movie shooting menu Movie File Type G button U 1 movie shooting menu ...

Page 621: ...n ISO 200 and Hi 2 The selected value serves as the upper limit for ISO sensitivity in modes P S and A and when On is selected for Auto ISO control mode M in mode M Auto ISO control mode M On Enable auto ISO sensitivity control in mode M Off Use the value selected for ISO sensitivity mode M Regardless of the option selected auto ISO sensitivity control is used in modes other than M ISO sensitivity...

Page 622: ...ay increase At high ISO sensitivities the camera may have difficulty focusing The foregoing can be prevented by choosing a lower value for ISO sensitivity settings Maximum sensitivity Choose the white balance for movies Select Same as photo settings to use the option currently selected for photos 0 553 White Balance G button U 1 movie shooting menu ...

Page 623: ... Picture Controls as custom Picture Controls 0 554 Preserve details in highlights and shadows creating movies with natural contrast Select Same as photo settings to use the option currently selected for photos 0 254 Set Picture Control G button U 1 movie shooting menu Manage Picture Control G button U 1 movie shooting menu Active D Lighting G button U 1 movie shooting menu ...

Page 624: ... Menu Reduce noise randomly spaced bright pixels in movies recorded at high ISO sensitivities 0 557 Reduce diffraction in movies 0 559 High ISO NR G button U 1 movie shooting menu Diffraction Compensation G button U 1 movie shooting menu ...

Page 625: ...ker Reduction If Auto fails to produce the desired results and you are unsure as to the frequency of the local power supply test both the 50 and 60 Hz options and choose the one that produces the best results Flicker reduction may not produce the desired results if the subject is very bright If this is the case try choosing a smaller aperture higher f number Flicker reduction may fail to produce t...

Page 626: ...n reduction during movie recording Electronic vibration reduction is not available in EFCT modes or at frame sizes of 1920 1080 120p 1920 1080 100p or 1920 1080 slow motion Note that when electronic vibration reduction is On the angle of view will be reduced slightly increasing the apparent focal length The maximum sensitivity for movie recording is fixed at ISO 51200 Off Electronic vibration redu...

Page 627: ...cted for Microphone sensitivity are indicated by a 2 icon Microphone Sensitivity G button U 1 movie shooting menu Option Description Auto Adjust microphone sensitivity automatically Manual Select microphone sensitivity manually Choose from values of from 1 to 20 The higher the value the higher the sensitivity the lower the value the lower the sensitivity Microphone off Turn sound recording off ...

Page 628: ... Choose the range of frequencies to which built in and external microphones respond Attenuator G button U 1 movie shooting menu Frequency Response G button U 1 movie shooting menu Option Description S Wide range Record a wide range of frequencies Choose for everything from music to the bustling hum of a city street T Vocal range Choose for human voices ...

Page 629: ... also be affected Selecting On for Wind noise reduction has no effect on optional stereo microphones Wind noise reduction for optional stereo microphones that support this feature can be enabled or disabled using microphone controls Press 1 or 3 to adjust headphone volume Wind Noise Reduction G button U 1 movie shooting menu Headphone Volume G button U 1 movie shooting menu ...

Page 630: ...odes On Record time codes The time code appears in the monitor On with HDMI output Time codes will be included with footage saved to external recorders connected to the camera via an HDMI cable The camera supports Atomos SHOGUN NINJA and SUMO series Monitor recorders Off Time codes are not recorded Count up method Record run Time codes are incremented only while recording is in progress Free run T...

Page 631: ... the hour minute second and frame number manually Current time Set the time code to the current time as reported by the camera clock Before using this option select Time zone and date in the setup menu and confirm that the camera clock is set to the correct date and time Drop frame Select On to compensate for discrepancies between the frame count and the actual recording time at frame rates of 30 ...

Page 632: ... view Custom Settings select the A tab in the camera menus Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences The Custom Settings menu is divided into levels A Custom Settings Fine Tuning Camera Settings ...

Page 633: ...a6 Focus points used 594 a7 Store points by orientation 595 a8 AF activation 597 a9 Focus point wrap around 597 a10 Focus point options 598 a11 Low light AF 599 a12 Manual focus ring in AF mode 2 600 b Metering exposure b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl 601 b2 Easy exposure compensation 602 b3 Matrix metering 603 b4 Center weighted area 603 b5 Fine tune optimal exposure 604 c Timers AE lock c1 Shutte...

Page 634: ...ing grid display 615 d11 Peaking highlights 615 d12 LCD illumination 616 d13 Live view in continuous mode 616 d14 Optical VR 3 617 Item 0 e Bracketing flash e1 Flash sync speed 618 e2 Flash shutter speed 620 e3 Exposure comp for flash 620 e4 Auto c ISO sensitivity control 621 e5 Modeling flash 621 e6 Bracketing order 622 f Controls f1 Customize i menu 623 f2 Customize i menu Lv 626 f3 Custom contr...

Page 635: ...ks U 2 This item is available with compatible lenses only 3 This item is available only with compatible AF P lenses not equipped with a vibration reduction switch g Movie g1 Customize i menu 643 g2 Custom controls 645 g3 AF speed 650 g4 AF tracking sensitivity 652 g5 Highlight display 653 Item 0 ...

Page 636: ...uses when AF C is selected Reset Custom Settings G button U A Custom Settings menu a Autofocus a1 AF C Priority Selection G button U A Custom Settings menu Option Description G Release Photos can be taken whenever the shutter release button is pressed release priority F Focus Photos can be taken only when the camera is in focus focus priority ...

Page 637: ...era focuses when AF S is selected a2 AF S Priority Selection G button U A Custom Settings menu Option Description G Release Photos can be taken whenever the shutter release button is pressed release priority F Focus Photos can be taken only when the camera is in focus focus priority ...

Page 638: ... on your original subject Choose 1 Quick to make it easier to shift focus to objects crossing your field of view Note that 2 and 1 Quick are equivalent to 3 when 3D tracking or Auto area AF is selected for AF area mode Choose whether the camera detects and focuses on faces when 3D tracking is selected for AF area mode during viewfinder photography a3 Focus Tracking with Lock On G button U A Custom...

Page 639: ...n Face and eye detection on If the camera detects a portrait subject during live view photography it will automatically focus on one or the other of the subject s eyes During viewfinder photography or movie recording or if the eyes are not detected the camera will instead focus on the subject s face Face detection on When the camera detects a portrait subject it automatically focuses on the subjec...

Page 640: ...iption R All points Every focus point available in the current AF area mode can be selected The number of points available varies with the AF area mode I Every other point The number of available focus points is reduced to one quarter of the number available when All points is selected Use for quick focus point selection This has no effect on the number of focus points available for live view phot...

Page 641: ...d for tall orientation with the camera rotated 90 counterclockwise Separate options are available for the viewfinder shown in the illustrations and for live view Select No to use the same focus point regardless of camera orientation a7 Store Points by Orientation G button U A Custom Settings menu Camera rotated 90 counter clockwise Landscape wide orientation Camera rotated 90 clockwise ...

Page 642: ...596 Menu Guide A Custom Settings Select Yes to enable separate focus point selection Camera rotated 90 counter clockwise Landscape wide orientation Camera rotated 90 clockwise ...

Page 643: ...f3 Custom controls Choose whether focus point selection wraps around from one edge of the display to another If Wrap is selected focus point selection will wrap around from top to bottom bottom to top right to left and left to right so that for example pressing 2 when a focus point at the right edge of the viewfinder display is highlighted selects the corresponding focus point at the left edge of ...

Page 644: ...focus point is automatically highlighted in red as needed to establish contrast with the background On The selected focus point is always highlighted in red regardless of the brightness of the background Depending on the brightness of the background the selected focus point may be difficult to see Off The selected focus point is not highlighted Option Description On The focus point is displayed at...

Page 645: ... Low light AF applies only during still photography Low light AF is not available in b and EFCT modes Low light AF is not available during interval timer photography or time lapse movie recording The camera may require more time to focus when On is selected While low light AF is in effect Low light will appear in the monitor In addition the display refresh rate may drop Option Description On Displ...

Page 646: ...ings menu Option Description Enable Autofocus can be over ridden by rotating the lens focus ring autofocus with manual override The focus ring can be used for manual focus while the shutter release button is pressed halfway To refocus using autofocus lift your finger from the shutter release button and then press it halfway again Disable The lens focus ring cannot be used for manual focus while au...

Page 647: ...Settings Select the increments used for adjustments to shutter speed aperture ISO sensitivity bracketing and exposure and flash compensation b Metering Exposure b1 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl G button U A Custom Settings menu ...

Page 648: ...on On Auto reset Exposure compensation can be adjusted rotating the command dial not currently used for shutter speed or aperture The setting selected with the command dial is reset when the camera turns off or the standby timer expires On Exposure compensation can be adjusted rotating the command dial not currently used for shutter speed or aperture Exposure compensation is not reset when the cam...

Page 649: ...eighted area is used to choose the size of the area given the greatest weight when Center weighted metering is selected If a non CPU or AF S Fisheye NIKKOR 8 15mm f 3 5 4 5E ED lens is attached the size of the area is fixed at φ12 mm b3 Matrix Metering G button U A Custom Settings menu Option Description U Face detection on Matrix metering assigns priority to faces detected by the camera V Face de...

Page 650: ... 1 to 1 EV in steps of 1 6 EV The default is 0 D Fine Tuning Exposure Regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting b5 Fine tune optimal exposure the exposure compensation icon E will not be displayed The only way to determine how much exposure has been altered is to view the amount in the fine tuning menu for Custom Setting b5 The values selected are not affected by two button resets b5 Fi...

Page 651: ...tter speed and aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder turn off automatically when the standby timer expires c Timers AE Lock c1 Shutter Release Button AE L G button U A Custom Settings menu Option Description O On half press Pressing the shutter release button halfway locks exposure P On burst mode Exposure only locks while the shutter release button is pressed all the way down Off ...

Page 652: ...formation display 10 s for Menus 1 minute for Image review 4 s and for Live view 10 minutes Choose shorter monitor off delays for greater battery endurance c3 Self Timer G button U A Custom Settings menu Option Description Self timer delay Choose the length of the shutter release delay Number of shots Press 1 and 3 to choose the number of shots taken each time the shutter release button is pressed...

Page 653: ... a single burst when a shutter speed of 4 s or slower is selected in mode S or M D The Memory Buffer Custom Setting d2 Max continuous release is used to select the number of shots that can be taken in a single burst The number of shots that can be taken before the memory buffer fills and shooting slows varies with image quality and other settings When the buffer is full the camera will display r00...

Page 654: ...camera when using an optional wireless remote controller In situations where the slightest camera movement can blur pictures shutter release can be delayed by from about 0 2 to 3 seconds after the mirror is raised d3 Sync Release Mode Options G button U A Custom Settings menu d4 Exposure Delay Mode G button U A Custom Settings menu ...

Page 655: ... G E or D may contain noise such as lines or fog Select Disable should you notice this to be the case Regardless of the option selected the camera uses the mechanical shutter in modes other than Q QC and MUP The fastest shutter speed and maximum ISO sensitivity available with the electronic front curtain shutter are 1 2000 s and ISO 51200 respectively d5 Electronic Front Curtain Shutter G button U...

Page 656: ...n is selected is 900 s 15 minutes Extended shutter speeds can be used for pictures of the night sky and in other situations that require that the shutter remain open for long periods To use extended shutter speeds choose On and select a shutter speed of 60 s or slower d6 Extended Shutter Speeds M G button U A Custom Settings menu ...

Page 657: ...d is inserted file numbering restarts from 0001 If the current folder already contains images file numbering will instead continue from the highest file number in the current folder If you select Off after selecting On the camera will store the current file number File numbering will resume from the previously stored value the next time On is selected Reset Reset the file numbering for On If the c...

Page 658: ...ing over 5000 files The current folder contains a picture numbered 9999 in addition movie recording will be disabled if the camera calculates that the number of files needed to record a movie of the maximum length would result in a file numbered over 9999 To resume shooting choose Reset for Custom Setting d7 File number sequence and then either format the current memory card or insert a new memory...

Page 659: ... format the camera saves NEF RAW copies without the effects applied d8 Save Original EFFECTS G button U A Custom Settings menu Option Description On The camera saves an NEF RAW copy in addition to a JPEG copy to which the effect has been applied Off The camera saves only a JPEG copy to which the effect has been applied ...

Page 660: ...nal results when On is selected for Custom Setting d6 Extended shutter speeds M and shutter speed is 60 s or slower Flash lighting is used Active D Lighting or HDR high dynamic range is in effect s is selected for shutter speed Bracketing is in effect If the subject is very bright or very dark the exposure indicators will flash to warn that the preview may not accurately reflect exposure Exposure ...

Page 661: ...an choose the color d10 Framing Grid Display G button U A Custom Settings menu d11 Peaking Highlights G button U A Custom Settings menu Option Description Peaking level Choose from 3 high sensitivity 2 standard 1 low sensitivity and Off The higher the value the greater the depth that will be shown as being in focus Focus peaking is not performed in special effects modes Peaking highlight color Cho...

Page 662: ... is active Note that this increases the drain on the battery The backlight will turn off while the shutter release button is pressed halfway or all the way down but will turn on again when the button is released Choose whether the monitor remains on in live view while burst photography is in progress If Off is selected not only the monitor but also the monitor backlight will turn off during exposu...

Page 663: ...atible AF P lenses not equipped with a vibration reduction switch Selecting On enables vibration reduction which takes effect whenever the shutter release button is pressed halfway Select Off to disable vibration reduction d14 Optical VR G button U A Custom Settings menu ...

Page 664: ...the camera shows a shutter speed of 1 200 s in mode P or A auto FP high speed sync will be activated if the actual shutter speed is faster than 1 200 s If the flash supports auto FP high speed sync the camera can select shutter speeds as fast as 1 8000 s In modes S and M the user can select shutter speeds as fast as 1 8000 s when using flash units that support auto FP high speed sync 1 200 s Flash...

Page 665: ...er and control panel together with the flash sync speed D Auto FP High Speed Sync Auto FP high speed sync allows the flash to be used at the highest shutter speed supported by the camera When 1 200 s Auto FP is selected the camera automatically enables auto FP high speed sync at shutter speeds faster than the flash sync speed This makes it possible to choose the maximum aperture for reduced depth ...

Page 666: ...rear curtain sync or red eye reduction with slow sync Choose how the camera adjusts flash level when exposure compensation is used e2 Flash Shutter Speed G button U A Custom Settings menu e3 Exposure Comp for Flash G button U A Custom Settings menu Option Description YE Entire frame The camera adjusts both the flash level and exposure This changes the exposure for the entire frame E Background onl...

Page 667: ...al flash unit that supports the Nikon Creative Lighting system e4 Auto c ISO Sensitivity Control G button U A Custom Settings menu Option Description e Subject and background The camera takes both the main subject and background lighting into account when adjusting ISO sensitivity f Subject only ISO sensitivity is adjusted only to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed e5 Modeling Flash...

Page 668: ...en ADL bracketing is selected for Auto bracketing Auto bracketing set in the photo shooting menu e6 Bracketing Order G button U A Custom Settings menu Option Description H MTR under over The unmodified shot is taken first followed by the shot with the lowest value followed by the shot with the highest value I Under MTR over Shooting proceeds in order from the lowest to the highest value ...

Page 669: ...stom Settings menu Item 0 J Choose image area 129 8 Image quality 134 o Image size 137 N View memory card info 624 E Exposure compensation 175 9 ISO sensitivity settings 187 m White balance 195 h Set Picture Control 243 p Color space 554 y Active D Lighting 254 q Long exposure NR 556 r High ISO NR 557 w Metering 166 c Flash mode 465 Y Flash compensation 469 g Autofocus mode 140 t AF area mode 145 ...

Page 670: ... selected The role played by the card in Slot 2 can be selected using Role played by card in Slot 2 in the photo shooting menu 0 279 View Release Mode View the current release mode This item can be used to view but not change the option selected 7 Interval timer shooting 298 8 Time lapse movie 315 9 Focus shift shooting 328 v View release mode 624 Item 0 w Custom controls 628 z Exposure delay mode...

Page 671: ...Fi Enable Wi Fi to establish wireless connections to computers or between the camera and smartphones or tablets smart devices running the SnapBridge app To turn Wi Fi off highlight Wi Fi connection in the i menu and press J if Wi Fi is currently enabled a Close Wi Fi connection prompt will be displayed Press J to end the connection ...

Page 672: ...ngs menu Item 0 J Choose image area 129 8 Image quality 134 o Image size 137 N View memory card info 624 E Exposure compensation 175 9 ISO sensitivity settings 187 m White balance 195 h Set Picture Control 243 p Color space 554 y Active D Lighting 254 q Long exposure NR 556 r High ISO NR 557 w Metering 166 c Flash mode 465 Y Flash compensation 469 g Autofocus mode 140 t AF area mode 145 t Auto bra...

Page 673: ...Focus shift shooting 328 L Silent live view photography 570 v View release mode 624 w Custom controls 628 Item 0 z Exposure delay mode 608 Exposure preview 614 W Peaking highlights 615 3 Monitor brightness 658 Z Bluetooth connection 625 U Wi Fi connection 625 Negative digitizer 343 Item 0 ...

Page 674: ...ght the desired control and press J The roles that can be assigned to these controls are as follows f3 Custom Controls G button U A Custom Settings menu Option 0 Preview button 3 Fn button AE L AF L button V AF ON button n BKT button z Movie record button Option 0 3 V n z A AF ON 4 4 4 4 F AF lock only 4 4 4 4 E AE lock Hold 4 4 4 4 D AE lock Reset on release 4 4 4 4 C AE lock only 4 4 4 4 B AE AF...

Page 675: ...1 Bracketing burst 4 4 4 NEF RAW 4 4 b Framing grid display 4 4 Viewfinder virtual horizon 4 4 O MY MENU 4 4 3 Access top item in MY MENU 4 4 K Playback 4 4 J Choose image area 4 4 4 y Active D Lighting 4 4 w Metering 4 t Auto bracketing 4 Multiple exposure 4 2 HDR high dynamic range 4 z Exposure delay mode 4 4 v 1 step spd aperture 4 4 w Choose non CPU lens number 4 4 None 4 4 4 4 4 4 Option 0 3 ...

Page 676: ...shutter is released Exposure remains locked until the control is pressed a second time or the standby timer expires D AE lock Reset on release Exposure locks when the control is pressed Exposure remains locked until the control is pressed a second time the shutter is released or the standby timer expires C AE lock only Exposure locks while the control is pressed B AE AF lock Focus and exposure loc...

Page 677: ...w pressing the control stops aperture down to the selected value Preview Lv max aperture Press the control to temporarily select maximum aperture for an improved focus preview during live view L Matrix metering Matrix metering is activated while the control is pressed M Center weighted metering Center weighted metering is activated while the control is pressed N Spot metering Spot metering is acti...

Page 678: ...uto bracketing Auto bracketing set the camera will take pictures while the shutter release button is pressed and apply white balance bracketing to each shot 4 NEF RAW If a JPEG option is currently selected for image quality an NEF RAW copy will be recorded with the next picture taken after the control is pressed until the picture is taken RAW will appear in the monitor image quality display The or...

Page 679: ...to jump to the top item in MY MENU Select this option for quick access to a frequently used menu item K Playback Press the control to start playback J Choose image area Press the control and rotate a command dial to choose the image area y Active D Lighting Press the control and rotate a command dial to adjust Active D Lighting w Metering Press the control and rotate a command dial to choose a met...

Page 680: ...1 step spd aperture Make adjustments to shutter speed and aperture in increments of 1 EV regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl In modes S and M shutter speed can be adjusted in increments of 1 EV by holding the control and rotating the main command dial In modes A and M aperture can be adjusted in increments of 1 EV by holding the control and rotating ...

Page 681: ...ter focus point K Highlight active focus point Pressing J highlights the active focus point None Pressing J during shooting has no effect Option Description K Select center focus point Pressing J selects the center focus point p Zoom on off Press J to zoom the display in on the area around the current focus point Press J again to return to the previous display To choose the zoom ratio highlight Zo...

Page 682: ...played while the J button is pressed The histogram display is available in both full frame and thumbnail playback p Zoom on off Press J to zoom the display in on the area around the active focus point Press J again to return to the previous display To choose the zoom ratio highlight Zoom on off and press 2 Zoom is available in both full frame and thumbnail playback u Choose slot and folder Press J...

Page 683: ...s of the main and sub command dials f5 Customize Command Dials G button U A Custom Settings menu Option Description Exposure setting If On is selected the main command dial will control aperture and the sub command dial shutter speed If On Mode A is selected the main command dial will be used to set aperture in mode A only Autofocus setting If On is selected AF area mode can be selected by keeping...

Page 684: ...using non CPU lenses supply lens data using the Non CPU lens data item in the setup menu 0 349 and adjust aperture using the lens aperture ring Option Description Sub command dial Aperture can only be adjusted with the sub command dial or with the main command dial if On is selected for Change main sub Exposure setting Aperture ring Aperture can be adjusted with the lens aperture ring The camera a...

Page 685: ...back according to the option selected for Sub dial frame advance During thumbnail playback the main command dial can be used to highlight thumbnails and the sub command dial to page up or down Menus Use the main command dial to highlight menu items Rotating the sub command dial clockwise displays the sub menu for the highlighted option Rotating it counter clockwise displays the previous menu 2 On ...

Page 686: ...ack Option Description 10 frames Skip forward or back 10 frames at a time 50 frames Skip forward or back 50 frames at a time c Rating Skip to the next or previous pictures with the selected rating To choose the rating highlight Rating and press 2 P Protect Skip to the next or previous protected picture C Still images only Skip to the next or previous photo 1 Movies only Skip to the next or previou...

Page 687: ...the standby timer expires Release button to use dial applies to the E S Q BKT c Y Q g U X T W Y and AF mode buttons Release button to use dial also applies to controls to which the following roles have been assigned using Custom Settings f3 or g2 Custom controls Choose image area Active D Lighting Metering Auto bracketing Multiple exposure HDR high dynamic range Exposure delay mode 1 step spd aper...

Page 688: ...alues on the right Choose whether rotating the power switch to D activates only the control panel backlight or also turns on the information display f7 Reverse Indicators G button U A Custom Settings menu Option Description V The indicator is displayed with positive values on the left and negative values on the right W The indicator is displayed with negative values on the left and positive values...

Page 689: ...A Custom Settings menu Item 0 J Choose image area 129 G Frame size and rate Image quality 264 N Destination 572 E Exposure compensation 175 9 ISO sensitivity settings 187 m White balance 195 h Set Picture Control 243 y Active D Lighting 254 w Metering 166 g Autofocus mode 140 t AF area mode 145 4 Electronic VR 580 H Microphone sensitivity 581 5 Attenuator 582 6 Frequency response 582 7 Wind noise ...

Page 690: ...arrow the aperture Multi Selector Exposure Comp Choose whether the multi selector can be used to adjust exposure compensation Selecting Enable allows exposure compensation to be set by pressing 1 or 3 W Peaking highlights 615 9 Highlight display 653 3 Monitor brightness 658 Z Bluetooth connection 625 Item 0 U Wi Fi connection 625 Multi selector power aperture 644 Multi selector exposure comp 644 I...

Page 691: ...ls below Highlight the desired control and press J The roles that can be assigned to these controls are as follows g2 Custom Controls G button U A Custom Settings menu Option 0 Preview button 2 Fn button AE L AF L button V AF ON button G Shutter release button Option 0 2 V G t Power aperture open 4 q Power aperture close 4 i Exposure compensation 4 h Exposure compensation 4 b Framing grid display ...

Page 692: ...4 4 4 Option Description t Power aperture open Aperture widens while the Pv button is pressed Use in combination with Custom Setting g2 Custom controls Fn button Power aperture close for button controlled aperture adjustment q Power aperture close Aperture narrows while the Fn button is pressed Use in combination with Custom Setting g2 Custom controls Preview button Power aperture open for button ...

Page 693: ...Preview button Exposure compensation for button controlled exposure compensation b Framing grid display Press the control to display a framing grid in the monitor Press the control again to turn the display off J Choose image area Press the control and rotate a command dial to choose the image area for movies Note that the image area cannot be changed while recording is in progress y Active D Ligh...

Page 694: ...n the shutter is released Exposure remains locked until the control is pressed a second time or the standby timer expires C AE lock only Exposure locks while the control is pressed B AE AF lock Focus and exposure lock while the control is pressed C Take photos Press the shutter release button all the way down to take a photograph with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Option Description ...

Page 695: ...you can then press the shutter release button halfway again to focus To start movie recording press the shutter release button the rest of the way down Press the shutter release button again to end recording When Record movies is selected the shutter release button cannot be used for any purpose other than recording movies To end live view press the a button The shutter release buttons on optional...

Page 696: ...hoose when the selected option applies g3 AF Speed G button U A Custom Settings menu Option Description D Always The selected option applies whenever the live view selector is rotated to 1 E Only while recording The selected option applies only when recording is in progress At other times the focus speed is 5 or in other words as fast possible ...

Page 697: ...3 5 6 3G ED VR AF S NIKKOR 20mm f 1 8G ED AF S NIKKOR 24mm f 1 8G ED AF S NIKKOR 24 70mm f 2 8E ED VR AF S NIKKOR 28mm f 1 4E ED AF S NIKKOR 35mm f 1 8G ED AF S DX NIKKOR 55 200mm f 4 5 6G ED VR II AF S NIKKOR 58mm f 1 4G AF S NIKKOR 70 200mm f 2 8E FL ED VR AF S NIKKOR 105mm f 1 4E ED AF S NIKKOR 120 300mm f 2 8E FL ED SR VR AF S NIKKOR 180 400mm f 4E TC1 4 FL ED VR AF S NIKKOR 200 500mm f 5 6E E...

Page 698: ...t and the camera during filming the options available range from 1 to 7 Choose 7 Low to help maintain focus on your original subject If the subject leaves the selected focus area when 1 High is selected the camera will respond by quickly shifting focus to a new subject in the same area g4 AF Tracking Sensitivity G button U A Custom Settings menu ...

Page 699: ...ay The lower the value the greater the range of brightnesses that will be shown as highlights If 255 is selected the highlight display will show only areas that are potentially overexposed D Highlight Display If both the highlight display and peaking highlights are enabled only peaking highlights will be displayed in manual focus mode To view the highlight display in manual focus mode select Off f...

Page 700: ...7 Reset user settings 657 Language 657 Time zone and date 658 Monitor brightness 658 Monitor color balance 659 Virtual horizon 661 Information display 662 AF fine tuning options 663 Non CPU lens data 672 Clean image sensor 673 Lock mirror up for cleaning 674 Image Dust Off ref photo 675 Pixel mapping 679 Image comment 681 Copyright information 682 Beep options 684 Touch controls 686 HDMI 686 Locat...

Page 701: ... WR options 688 Assign remote WR Fn button 691 Airplane mode 691 Connect to smart device 692 Connect to PC 696 Wireless transmitter WT 7 700 Item 0 Conformity marking 700 Battery info 701 Slot empty release lock 702 Save load menu settings 703 Reset all settings 708 Firmware version 708 Item 0 ...

Page 702: ...rmat Press and hold the O Q and S Q buttons simultaneously for over two seconds until C starts to flash in the control panel and viewfinder and a flashing memory card indicator appears in the control panel you can then press the two buttons O Q and S Q again to format the current memory card If two memory cards are inserted the flashing indicator will show the card selected for formatting To selec...

Page 703: ...ial 0 115 Reset settings for U1 and U2 to default values 0 118 Choose a language for camera menus and messages The languages available vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased Save User Settings G button U B setup menu Reset User Settings G button U B setup menu Language G button U B setup menu ...

Page 704: ... lower values for reduced brightness Time Zone and Date G button U B setup menu Option Description Time zone Choose a time zone Date and time is automatically set to the time in the new time zone Date and time Set the camera clock to the time in the selected Time zone Date format Choose the order in which the day month and year are displayed Daylight saving time Select On to turn daylight saving t...

Page 705: ...pplies only to menus playback and the view through the lens displayed during live view pictures taken with the camera are not affected The reference image is either the last picture taken or in playback mode the picture last displayed If the memory card contains no pictures an empty frame will be displayed instead Monitor Color Balance G button U B setup menu 1 Increase green 2 Increase amber 3 In...

Page 706: ... Guide B The Setup Menu To choose a different image press the W Y button Highlight the desired picture and press J to select it as the reference image To view the highlighted image full frame press and hold X T ...

Page 707: ...neither forward nor back the dot I in the center of the display will turn green Each division is equivalent to 5 D Tilting the Camera The virtual horizon display is not accurate when the camera is tilted at a sharp angle forward or back If the camera is unable to measure tilt the amount of tilt will not be displayed Virtual Horizon G button U B setup menu Camera level Camera tilted left or right C...

Page 708: ... of the lettering in the information display to make it easier to read Black is used in bright locations a dim white in dark locations Manual Manually choose the color of the lettering w Dark on light To make the display easier to read in bright locations the monitor lights and the lettering is displayed in black x Light on dark To make the display easier to read in dark locations the monitor dims...

Page 709: ...ning off Fine tune and save lens Fine tune focus for the current CPU lens separate focus positions can be selected for viewfinder and live view photography 0 665 The camera can store values for up to 20 lens types The camera will not save fine tuning values for non CPU lenses New values overwrite existing values Separate values can be saved for lenses with teleconverters attached even if values al...

Page 710: ... pressing 2 displays a Choose lens number dialog The Choose lens number dialog is used to choose the lens identifier Press 1 or 3 to choose an identifier and press J to save changes and exit While Fine tune and save lens stores only one set of values for each lens type choosing different identifiers lets you save separate fine tuning values for two or more lenses of the same type for example by ch...

Page 711: ...ions in the setup menu then highlight Fine tune and save lens and press 2 3 Highlight For viewfinder photography or For live view photography and press 2 An AF fine tuning dialog will be displayed The options displayed vary with whether the attached lens is a zoom lens or has a fixed focal length Zoom lens Fixed focal length lens ...

Page 712: ...nd maximum zoom TELE Use 1 and 3 to choose between the two The larger the fine tuning value the farther the focal point from the lens the smaller the value the closer the focal point 5 Press J to save the new value A Auto AF Fine Tuning Use auto AF fine tuning to fine tune autofocus automatically while viewing the results in the live view display Pressing the W Y button in the For viewfinder photo...

Page 713: ...graphy or For live view photography and press 2 An AF fine tuning dialog will be displayed 3 Press 4 or 2 to fine tune autofocus Choose from values between 20 and 20 The current value is shown by g the previously selected value by j The larger the fine tuning value the farther the focal point from the lens the smaller the value the closer the focal point 4 Press J to save the new value ...

Page 714: ...Auto AF Fine Tuning Auto AF fine tuning is performed as described below 1 Rotate the live view selector to C and press the a button 2 Press the AF mode and movie record buttons simultaneously and keep them pressed for over two seconds ...

Page 715: ... maximum angle and maximum zoom Highlight WIDE maximum angle or TELE maximum zoom and press J the camera will select the center focus point and the auto AF fine tuning dialog will be displayed Fixed Focal Length Lenses The camera will select the center focus point and the auto AF fine tuning dialog will be displayed ...

Page 716: ...sing Before focusing mount the camera on a tripod and aim the camera at a flat high contrast subject parallel to the camera focal plane Note that auto AF fine tuning works best at maximum aperture Zoom in on the view through the lens to confirm that the subject is in focus Focus can be adjusted manually if necessary Note that live view autofocus and auto AF fine tuning may not function in dark sur...

Page 717: ...g a zoom lens after completing AF fine tuning for either the maximum angle or maximum zoom you will need to repeat the process for the remaining item Press the X T button and repeat Steps 2 to 4 New values overwrite existing values 5 Press J to save changes and exit D If Auto Fine Tuning Fails If auto fine tuning fails a message will be displayed Press X T to attempt auto fine tuning again or pres...

Page 718: ...mum aperture of non CPU lenses allows them to be used with some functions normally reserved for CPU lenses Non CPU Lens Data G button U B setup menu Option Description Lens number Choose a number to identify the lens Focal length mm Enter the focal length Maximum aperture Enter the maximum aperture ...

Page 719: ... button U B setup menu Option Description Clean now Perform image sensor cleaning immediately Clean at startup shutdown Clean at startup The image sensor is automatically cleaned each time the camera is turned on Clean at shutdown The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each time the camera is turned off Clean at startup shutdown The image sensor is cleaned automatically at start...

Page 720: ...ensor option can be removed manually Note however that because the low pass filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged we recommend that manual cleaning be performed only by a Nikon authorized service representative For information on cleaning the low pass filter see Manual Cleaning 0 827 Lock Mirror Up for Cleaning G button U B setup menu ...

Page 721: ...or For more information refer to Capture NX D online help Acquiring Image Dust Off Reference Data 1 Choose a start option Highlight Start and press J to immediately display the Image Dust Off ref photo dialog Highlight Clean sensor and then start and press J to clean the image sensor before starting The Image Dust Off ref photo dialog will be displayed when image sensor cleaning is complete Image ...

Page 722: ... Off reference data press G 2 With the lens about ten centimeters four inches from a well lit featureless white object frame the object so that it fills the display and then press the shutter release button halfway In autofocus mode focus will automatically be set to infinity In manual focus mode set focus to infinity manually ...

Page 723: ...ge Dust Off reference data and a message will be displayed and the camera will return to the display shown in Step 1 Choose another reference object and press the shutter release button again D Image Sensor Cleaning Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed cannot be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed Select Clean sensor and then s...

Page 724: ...n FX format CPU lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is recommended When using a zoom lens zoom all the way in The same reference data can be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at different apertures Reference images cannot be viewed using computer imaging software A grid pattern is displayed when reference images are viewed on the camera ...

Page 725: ...s appearing in pictures taken with the camera perform pixel mapping as described below Use a fully charged battery to prevent unexpected loss of power Pixel mapping is performed with the lens cap front cap attached and the camera viewfinder eyepiece covered by the supplied eyepiece cap Pixel Mapping G button U B setup menu ...

Page 726: ...mapping will start 1 appears in the control panel while the operation is in progress 3 Turn the camera off when pixel mapping is complete D Pixel Mapping Do not attempt to operate the camera while pixel mapping is in progress Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source Pixel mapping may not be available if the camera s internal temperature is elevated ...

Page 727: ...text entry dialog For information on text entry see Text Entry 0 61 Attach Comment To attach the comment to subsequent photographs highlight Attach comment press 2 and confirm that a check M appears in the adjacent check box Press J to save changes and exit the comment will be attached to all subsequent photographs D Photo Info Comments can be viewed on the shooting data page in the photo informat...

Page 728: ...wNX i or Capture NX D Entering the Names of the Photographer and Copyright Holder Enter the names of the photographer maximum 36 characters and copyright holder maximum 54 characters Highlight Artist or Copyright and press 2 to display a text entry dialog For information on text entry see Text Entry 0 61 Copyright Information G button U B setup menu ...

Page 729: ...ographs D Copyright Information To prevent unauthorized use of the artist or copyright holder names make sure that Attach copyright information is not selected before lending or transferring the camera to another person You will also need to make sure that the artist and copyright fields are blank Nikon does not accept liability for any damages or disputes arising from the use of the Copyright inf...

Page 730: ...r photography time lapse movie recording or focus shift ends The camera focuses note that a beep will not sound when the camera focuses if Release is selected for Custom Setting a2 AF S priority selection if AF C is selected for autofocus mode or if AF A is selected and the camera focuses using AF C The touch screen is used The shutter release button is pressed with a write protected memory card i...

Page 731: ...g it for other purposes Note that regardless of the option selected a beep will not sound when the camera focuses during movie recording or in quiet shutter release modes modes Q and QC or when On is selected for Silent live view photography Volume Adjust beep volume Pitch Choose the pitch of the beep from High and Low ...

Page 732: ... in playback mode only Full Frame Playback Flicks Choose whether the next image in full frame playback is displayed by flicking left or by flicking right Adjust settings for connection to HDMI devices 0 396 Touch Controls G button U B setup menu Option Description S LeftURight Flick left to display the next picture T LeftVRight Flick right to display the next picture HDMI G button U B setup menu ...

Page 733: ...Option Description Standby timer If Enable is selected when a GPS receiver is connected the exposure meters will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the period specified using Custom Setting c2 Standby timer The drain on the battery is reduced Position View the location data supplied by the GPS receiver or smart device The items displayed vary with the source Set clock from s...

Page 734: ...D The WR R10 Wireless Remote Controller Be sure the firmware for the WR R10 has been updated to the latest version version 3 0 or later For information on firmware updates see the Nikon website for your area LED Lamp Enable or disable the status LEDs on a WR R10 wireless remote controller mounted on the camera For more information see the documentation supplied with the wireless remote controller ...

Page 735: ... The camera connects only to devices with which it has previously been paired Press the pairing button on the WR R10 wireless remote controller connected to the camera to pair it with other devices As camera will not communicate with devices with which it has not been paired this option can be used to prevent signal interference from other devices in the vicinity Given that each device must be pai...

Page 736: ... with the same four digit PIN You can enter any four digit PIN of your choice Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits and press 1 or 3 to change Press J to enter and display the selected PIN This option is a good choice for photography featuring a large number of remote devices If there are multiple cameras present that share the same PIN the flash units will be under the sole control of the camera that ...

Page 737: ... to disable the camera s built in Bluetooth and Wi Fi functions The wireless functions of optional peripheral devices connected to the camera can only be disabled by disconnecting the devices Assign Remote WR Fn Button G button U B setup menu Option A AF ON F AF lock only D AE lock Reset on release C AE lock only B AE AF lock r FV lock h c Disable enable q Preview Preview Lv max aperture 4 NEF RAW...

Page 738: ... with or connect to smart devices using Bluetooth Connect to Smart Device G button U B setup menu Option Description Start pairing Pair the camera with a smart device 0 415 Paired devices List paired smart devices or switch from one device to another Bluetooth connection Select Enable to enable Bluetooth ...

Page 739: ...to send If On is selected photos will be marked for upload to a smart device as they are taken Regardless of the option selected with the camera photos are uploaded in JPEG format at size of 2 megapixels Photos taken during filming will not be uploaded automatically Photos taken during filming must be selected for upload manually Manual select to send Mark selected pictures for upload to a smart d...

Page 740: ...ion Initiate a Wi Fi connection The camera SSID and password will be displayed To connect select the camera SSID and enter the password on the smart device 0 406 Once a connection is established this option will change to Close Wi Fi connection Select Close Wi Fi connection to end the connection when desired ...

Page 741: ... the camera is off Option Description SSID Set the camera SSID Authentication encryption Choose OPEN or WPA2 PSK AES Password Change the camera password Channel Choose a channel Select Auto to have the camera choose the channel automatically Select Manual to choose the channel manually Current settings View current Wi Fi settings Reset connection settings Select Yes to reset Wi Fi settings to defa...

Page 742: ...39 If more than one profile already exists you can press J to select a profile from a list To edit an existing profile highlight it and press 2 The following options will be displayed Connect to PC G button U B setup menu Option Description General Profile name Rename the profile By default the profile name is the same as the network SSID Password protection Select On to require that a password be...

Page 743: ...l Select Auto for automatic channel selection or Manual to choose the channel manually Authentication encryption Choose from OPEN and WPA2 PSK AES Password Choose the password used for connection to the camera when WPA2 PSK AES is selected for Authentication encryption TCP IP Enter TCP IP information for infrastructure connections An IP address is required If Enable is selected for Obtain automati...

Page 744: ...ed in the camera Movies together with any photos taken during filming are not uploaded automatically when recording is complete but must instead be uploaded from the playback display 0 447 Delete After Send Select Yes to delete photographs from the camera memory card automatically once upload is complete Files marked for transfer before Yes is selected are not deleted Deletion may be suspended dur...

Page 745: ...F JPEG images choose whether to upload both the NEF RAW and JPEG files or only the JPEG copy Deselect All Select Yes to remove transfer marking from all images Upload of images with a sending icon will immediately be terminated MAC Address Display the MAC address ...

Page 746: ...nd turned on in which case the options selected for Connect to smart device and Connect to PC are automatically disabled Information on Wireless transmitter can be found below for information on Choose hardware Network settings and Options see the manual provided with the WT 7 Wireless Transmitter Select Use to enable WT 7 when it is connected to the camera View some of the standards with which th...

Page 747: ...ent battery level expressed as a percentage No of shots The number of times the battery has been used to release the shutter since it was last charged Battery age A five level display showing battery age A value of 0 k indicates that battery performance is unimpaired A value of 4 l indicates that the battery has reached the end of its charging life Replace the battery ...

Page 748: ...eratures under about 5 C 41 F may show a temporary increase from 0 to 1 in the value shown for Battery age but the display will return to normal once the battery has been recharged at a temperature of about 20 C 68 F or higher Choose whether the shutter can be released when no memory card is inserted in the camera Slot Empty Release Lock G button U B setup menu Option Description a Release locked ...

Page 749: ...settings to be shared among cameras of the same model If two memory cards are inserted the settings will be saved to the card in Slot 1 The following settings are saved Save Load Menu Settings G button U B setup menu Settings that can be saved and loaded PLAYBACK MENU Playback display options Image review After delete Rotate tall ...

Page 750: ...ding ISO sensitivity settings White balance Set Picture Control Custom Picture Controls are saved as Auto Color space Active D Lighting Long exposure NR High ISO NR Vignette control Diffraction compensation Auto distortion control Flicker reduction Flash control Auto bracketing Silent live view photography Settings that can be saved and loaded ...

Page 751: ...White balance Set Picture Control Custom Picture Controls are saved as Auto Active D Lighting High ISO NR Diffraction compensation Flicker reduction Electronic VR Microphone sensitivity Attenuator Frequency response Wind noise reduction Headphone volume Timecode excepting Timecode origin CUSTOM SETTING MENU All Custom Settings Settings that can be saved and loaded ...

Page 752: ...epting Date and time Information display Non CPU lens data Clean image sensor Image comment Copyright information Beep options Touch controls HDMI Location data excepting Position Wireless remote WR options Assign remote WR Fn button Slot empty release lock Settings that can be saved and loaded ...

Page 753: ...e used with other cameras of the same model Load Menu Settings Load saved settings from the memory card Note that Load Menu Settings is available only when a memory card containing saved settings is inserted D Saved Settings Settings are saved to files named NCSET is an identifier that varies from camera to camera The camera will not be able to load settings if the file name is changed ...

Page 754: ...ion and other user generated entries are also reset Once reset settings cannot be restored We recommend that you save settings using the Save load menu settings item in the setup menu before performing a reset View the current camera firmware version Reset All Settings G button U B setup menu Firmware Version G button U B setup menu ...

Page 755: ...a Retouched copies are saved to new files separate from the original pictures The retouch menu contains the following items Not displayed when Retouch is selected in the playback i menu N The Retouch Menu Creating Retouched Copies Item 0 7 NEF RAW processing 713 k Trim 719 8 Resize 720 i D Lighting 726 Quick retouch 727 j Red eye correction 728 Z Straighten 729 a Distortion control 730 e Perspecti...

Page 756: ...Select a picture Highlight a picture using the multi selector To view the highlighted picture full screen press and hold the X T button Press J to select the highlighted picture 3 Select retouch options For more information see the section for the selected item To exit without creating a retouched copy press G The retouch menu will be displayed ...

Page 757: ...performed for a brief period the display will turn off and any unsaved changes will be lost To increase the time the display remains on choose a longer menu display time using Custom Setting c4 Monitor off delay Menus D Retouching Copies Most options can be applied to copies created using other retouch options although multiple edits may result in reduced image quality or faded colors With the exc...

Page 758: ...opies created from JPEG images are the same quality as the original In the case of images recorded to the same memory card at image quality settings of NEF JPEG only the NEF RAW image will be retouched D Image Size Except in the case of copies created with NEF RAW processing Trim and Resize copies are the same size as the original ...

Page 759: ...r formats such as JPEG JPEG copies of NEF RAW photos can be created on the camera as described below 1 Select NEF RAW processing in the retouch menu Highlight NEF RAW processing and press 2 NEF RAW Processing Creating JPEG Copies of NEF RAW Images Without a Computer G button U N retouch menu ...

Page 760: ...ory cards are inserted you can choose a destination for the retouched copies by highlighting Choose destination and pressing 2 Choose destination is not available when only one memory card is inserted Proceed to Step 3 Press 1 or 3 to highlight a card slot and press J ...

Page 761: ...NEF RAW images and press 2 You will not be prompted to select the slot if only one memory card is inserted Option Description Select image s Create JPEG copies of selected NEF RAW images Multiple NEF RAW images can be selected Select date Create JPEG copies of all the NEF RAW images taken on selected dates Select folder Create JPEG copies of all the NEF RAW images in a selected folder ...

Page 762: ...rrent picture press the W Y button again the L will no longer be displayed All images will be processed using the same settings Press J to save changes If you chose Select date Highlight dates using the multi selector and press 2 to select M or deselect U All images taken on dates marked with a check M will be processed using the same settings Press J to save changes If you chose Select folder Hig...

Page 763: ...use the setting in effect when the photograph was taken if applicable select Original 4 3 2 1 5 9 8 7 6 10 1 Image quality 0 134 2 Image size 0 137 3 White balance 0 195 4 Exposure compensation 0 175 5 Set Picture Control 0 243 6 High ISO NR 0 557 7 Color space 0 554 8 Vignette control 0 558 9 Active D Lighting 0 254 10 Diffraction compensation 0 559 ...

Page 764: ...EXE and press J highlight Yes and press J to create JPEG copies of the selected photos To exit without copying the photographs press the G button D NEF RAW Processing NEF RAW processing is available only with NEF RAW images created with this camera Images in other formats and NEF RAW images taken with other cameras or Camera Control Pro 2 cannot be selected Exposure compensation can only be set to...

Page 765: ... zoom may not be available when cropped copies are displayed The crop size appears at upper left in the crop display The size of the copy varies with crop size and aspect ratio Trim G button U N retouch menu To Description Size the crop Press X T or W Y to choose the crop size To change the crop aspect ratio Rotate the main command dial To position the crop Use the multi selector To create a cropp...

Page 766: ...ry cards are inserted you can choose the card used to store the resized copies Resizing Multiple Images If you accessed the retouch menu via the G button you can resize multiple selected images 1 Select Resize in the retouch menu Highlight Resize and press 2 Resize G button U N retouch menu ...

Page 767: ...ory cards are inserted you can choose a destination for the retouched copies by highlighting Choose destination and pressing 2 Choose destination is not available when only one memory card is inserted Proceed to Step 3 Press 1 or 3 to highlight a card slot and press J ...

Page 768: ...722 Menu Guide N The Retouch Menu 3 Choose a size Highlight Choose size and press 2 Highlight the desired size length in pixels using 1 and 3 and press J ...

Page 769: ...ight the slot with the card containing the images and press 2 You will not be prompted to select the slot if only one memory card is inserted Option Description Select image s Resize selected images Multiple images can be selected Select date Resize all the images taken on selected dates Select folder Resize all the images in a selected folder ...

Page 770: ... full screen press and hold the X T button To select the highlighted image press the W Y button Selected pictures are marked by a 8 icon To deselect the highlighted picture press the W Y button again the 8 icon will no longer be displayed The selected pictures will all be copied at the size selected in Step 3 Press J to proceed once selection is complete ...

Page 771: ...ss J to proceed after selecting the desired dates If you chose Select folder Highlight a folder and press J to select all images in the selected folder will be copied at the size selected in Step 3 7 Save the resized copies A confirmation dialog will be displayed highlight Yes and press J to save the resized copies D Resize Depending on the size of the resized copy playback zoom may not be availab...

Page 772: ...eal for dark or backlit photographs The edit display shows before and after images Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of correction performed The effect can be previewed in the edit display Press J to save the retouched copy D Lighting G button U N retouch menu Before After ...

Page 773: ...t The camera uses D Lighting to brighten shadows and enhance contrast and color saturation vividness Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of correction performed The effect can be previewed in the edit display Press J to save the retouched copy Quick Retouch G button U N retouch menu ...

Page 774: ...ye that cannot be detected by the camera will not be corrected Press J to save the retouched copy D Red Eye Correction Note the following Red eye correction may not always produce the expected results In very rare circumstances red eye correction may be applied to portions of the image that are not affected by red eye Check the preview thoroughly before proceeding Red Eye Correction G button U N r...

Page 775: ...ents of approximately 0 25 The effect can be previewed in the edit display The greater the rotation the more will be trimmed from the edges Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of straightening performed Press J to save the retouched copy Straighten G button U N retouch menu ...

Page 776: ... the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector Select Manual to reduce distortion manually The effect can be previewed in the edit display Auto is for use only with pictures taken with type G E and D lenses Note however that some lenses of these types including PC and fisheyes lenses cannot be used Results are not guaranteed with other lenses D...

Page 777: ...cannot be further applied to copies created using Manual Press 4 to reduce pincushion distortion 2 to reduce barrel distortion Press J to save the retouched copy D Distortion Control Note that greater amounts of distortion control result in more of the edges being cropped out Distortion control may heavily crop or distort the edges of copies created from photographs taken with DX lenses at image a...

Page 778: ... the base of a tall object The effect can be previewed in the edit display Note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out Use the multi selector 1 3 4 or 2 to adjust perspective Press J to save the retouched copy Perspective Control G button U N retouch menu Before After ...

Page 779: ...se of Sepia or Cyanotype color saturation can be adjusted using the multi selector Press 1 to increase 3 to decrease The changes are reflected in the preview Press J to save the retouched copy Monochrome G button U N retouch menu Option Description Black and white Copy photographs in black and white Sepia Copy photographs in sepia Cyanotype Copy photographs in blue and white monochrome ...

Page 780: ...n another using additive blending Add or multiple images can be combined using Lighten or Darken blending Add Overlay two NEF RAW images to create a single new JPEG copy 1 Select Image overlay in the retouch menu Highlight Image overlay and press 2 2 Select Add Highlight Add and press 2 to display image overlay options with Image 1 highlighted Image Overlay G button U N retouch menu ...

Page 781: ...highlight the first photograph in the overlay To view the highlighted picture full screen press and hold the X T button 4 Select the first image Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display the selected image will appear as Image 1 5 Select the second image Press 2 and select Image 2 then select the second photo as described in Steps 3 and 4 ...

Page 782: ...between 0 1 and 2 0 in increments of 0 1 The effects are relative to the default value of 1 0 no gain For example selecting 0 5 halves gain 7 Select the Preview column Press 4 or 2 to place the cursor in the Preview column To proceed without previewing the overlay highlight Save and press J 8 Preview the overlay To preview the overlay highlight Overlay and press J To select new photos or adjust ga...

Page 783: ...e quality of JPEG finem NEF RAW images can be combined only if they were created with the same options selected for Image area Choose image area NEF RAW recording NEF RAW bit depth The overlay has the same photo info including date of recording metering shutter speed aperture shooting mode exposure compensation focal length and image orientation and values for white balance and Picture Control as ...

Page 784: ...s at each point in the image to create a single new JPEG copy 1 Select Lighten or Darken After selecting Image overlay in the retouch menu highlight either Lighten or Darken and press 2 Lighten The camera compares the pixels in each picture and uses only the brightest Darken The camera compares the pixels in each picture and uses only the darkest ...

Page 785: ... 2 You will not be prompted to select the slot if only one memory card is inserted Option Description Select individual images Select pictures for the overlay one by one Select consecutive images Select two pictures the overlay will include the two pictures and all images between them Select folder The overlay will include all pictures in the selected folder ...

Page 786: ...icture full screen press and hold the X T button To select the highlighted image press the W Y button Selected pictures are marked by a icon To deselect the highlighted picture press the W Y button again the icon will no longer be displayed The selected pictures will be combined using the option selected in Step 1 Press J to proceed once selection is complete ...

Page 787: ...s and the pictures between them by icons You can alter your selection by using the multi selector to highlight different pictures to serve as the first or last frame Press the Q g U button to choose the current picture as the new start or end point To view the highlighted picture full screen press and hold the X T button Press J to proceed once selection is complete If you chose Select folder High...

Page 788: ...mera Pictures created with other cameras cannot be selected The overlay will include only pictures created with the same options selected for Image area Choose image area Image size Overlays that include pictures taken at different image quality settings will be saved at the same setting as the image with the highest image quality Overlays that include NEF RAW pictures will be saved at an image qu...

Page 789: ...743 Menu Guide N The Retouch Menu Create a copy from which unwanted footage has been removed 0 271 Trim Movie G button U N retouch menu ...

Page 790: ...744 Menu Guide O MY MENU m RECENT SETTINGS To view MY MENU select the O tab in the camera menus OMY MENU mRECENT SETTINGS ...

Page 791: ...hoto shooting movie shooting Custom Settings setup and retouch menus Items can be added deleted and reordered as described below Adding Items to My Menu 1 Select Add items in O MY MENU Highlight Add items and press 2 2 Select a menu Highlight the name of the menu containing the item you wish to add and press 2 3 Select an item Highlight the desired menu item and press J ...

Page 792: ...new item Press 1 or 3 to position the new item and press J to add it to My Menu 5 Add more items The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark L Items indicated by a V icon cannot be selected Repeat Steps 1 4 to select additional items ...

Page 793: ...r deselect Continue until all the items you wish to remove are selected L 3 Remove the selected items Press J a confirmation dialog will be displayed Press J again to remove the selected items D Removing Items While in My Menu Items can also be removed by highlighting them in O MY MENU and pressing the O Q button a confirmation dialog will be displayed Press O Q again to remove the selected item ...

Page 794: ...Y MENU Highlight Rank items and press 2 2 Select an item Highlight the item you wish to move and press J 3 Position the item Press 1 or 3 to move the item up or down in My Menu and press J Repeat Steps 2 3 to reposition additional items 4 Exit to O MY MENU Press the G button to return to O MY MENU ...

Page 795: ...isplaying Recent Settings 1 Select Choose tab in O MY MENU Highlight Choose tab and press 2 2 Select m RECENT SETTINGS Highlight m RECENT SETTINGS in the Choose tab menu and press J The name of the menu will change from MY MENU to RECENT SETTINGS ...

Page 796: ...ently settings are listed D Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu To remove an item from the RECENT SETTINGS menu highlight it and press the O Q button a confirmation dialog will be displayed Press O Q again to remove the selected item D Displaying My Menu Selecting Choose tab in the recent settings menu displays the items shown in Step 2 of Displaying Recent Settings 0 749 Highlight O MY M...

Page 797: ...r Messages 0 765 STEP 2 Turn the camera off and remove the battery then wait about a minute re insert the battery and turn the camera on D The camera may continue to write data to the memory card after shooting Wait at least a minute before removing the battery STEP 3 Search Nikon websites For support information and answers to frequently asked questions visit the website for your country or regio...

Page 798: ...lable To access menu items that are grayed out or features that are otherwise unavailable try restoring default settings using the Reset all settings item in the setup menu Note however that wireless network profiles copyright information and other user generated entries will also be reset Once reset settings cannot be restored ...

Page 799: ... removing or disconnecting the power source The viewfinder is out of focus Rotate the diopter adjustment control to adjust viewfinder focus If adjusting viewfinder focus does not correct the problem set the autofocus mode to AF S and the AF area mode to Single point AF Next select the center focus point choose a high contrast subject and focus using autofocus With the camera in focus use the diopt...

Page 800: ...ewfinder is dim and unresponsive The response times and brightness of these displays vary with temperature Patterns appear in the viewfinder The viewfinder display may turn red when a focus point is highlighted but this is normal for this type of viewfinder and does not indicate a malfunction The camera takes time to turn on More time will be needed to find files if the memory card contains large ...

Page 801: ... B is displayed in the control panel select Aperture ring for Custom Setting f5 Customize command dials Aperture setting and adjust aperture using the lens aperture ring If you selected mode S after selecting a shutter speed of A Bulb or Time in mode M choose a different shutter speed Is Release locked selected for Slot empty release lock in the setup menu The camera is slow to respond to the shut...

Page 802: ... the subject contains many fine details The beep does not sound A beep does not sound when AF C is selected for autofocus mode or AF A is selected and the camera is shooting using AF C Select an option other than Off for Beep options Beep on off in the setup menu The full range of shutter speeds is not available Using a flash restricts the range of shutter speeds available Flash sync speed can be ...

Page 803: ...s selected for AF area mode Focus point selection is not available in playback mode or when menus are in use Has the standby timer expired To enable focus point selection press the shutter release button halfway Image size cannot be changed Image quality set to NEF RAW The camera is slow to record photos Is On selected for Long exposure NR in the photo shooting menu ...

Page 804: ...els fog or lines appears in photos To reduce noise adjust settings such as ISO sensitivity shutter speed or Active D Lighting At high ISO sensitivities noise may become more noticeable in long exposures or in pictures recorded when the camera temperature is elevated ...

Page 805: ...e with brief duration is used during live view Smudges appear in photographs Are there smudges on the front or rear mount side lens elements Is there foreign matter on the low pass filter Perform image sensor cleaning Live view ends unexpectedly or does not start Live view may end automatically to prevent damage to the camera s internal circuits for example if The ambient temperature is high The c...

Page 806: ... to zoom in on the view through the lens during live view In movies the amount and distribution of randomly spaced bright pixels fog and bright spots are affected by the option selected for Frame size frame rate in the movie shooting menu Note that the distribution of noise in the monitor may differ from that in the final picture The camera cannot measure a value for preset manual white balance Th...

Page 807: ...tent results over a series of photographs choose a setting other than A auto The option selected for metering cannot be changed The option selected for metering cannot be changed during exposure lock Exposure compensation is not available Changes to exposure compensation in mode M apply only to the exposure indicator and have no effect on shutter speed or aperture Uneven shading may appear in long...

Page 808: ...orrectly Not all photos are visible during playback Select All for Playback folder in the playback menu Tall portrait orientation photos are displayed in wide landscape orientation Is Off selected for Rotate tall in the playback menu Auto image rotation is not available during image review Camera orientation may not be correctly recorded in photos taken with the camera pointing up or down Pictures...

Page 809: ... are used with photographs taken before image sensor cleaning is performed Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed are used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed The effects of Set Picture Control Active D Lighting or Vignette control are not visible In the case of NEF RAW images the effect can only be viewed using Nikon software View NE...

Page 810: ...mera cannot connect to printers and other wireless devices The camera cannot establish wireless connections to devices other than smartphones tablets and computers The date of recording is not correct Is the camera clock set correctly The clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks check it regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as necessary Menu items cannot be sel...

Page 811: ...is not set to minimum aperture Set lens aperture ring to minimum aperture highest f number H d Low battery Ready spare battery H flashes d flashes Battery exhausted Replace with spare battery Charge battery Battery info not available Battery cannot be used Contact Nikon authorized service representative Battery level is extremely low charge battery Battery cannot supply data to camera Replace thir...

Page 812: ...hange composition or focus manually A flashes A flashes A Bulb selected in mode S Change shutter speed Select mode M flashes flashes Time selected in mode S Change shutter speed Select mode M 1 flashes k flashes Processing in progress Wait for processing to complete c flashes Flash has fired at full power Photo may be underexposed Check distance to subject and settings such as aperture flash range...

Page 813: ... following settings are adjusted in mode S or A Mode S Choose faster shutter speed Mode A Choose smaller aperture higher f number Subject too dark limits of camera exposure metering system exceeded Increase ISO sensitivity Mode P Use optional flash unit flash can also be used if alert is still displayed after following settings are adjusted in mode S or A Mode S Choose slower shutter speed Mode A ...

Page 814: ...al pictures to be recorded Copy pictures you wish to keep to computer or other device before proceeding Insert new memory card Camera has run out of file numbers Delete pictures from memory card until there is room for additional pictures to be recorded Copy pictures you wish to keep to computer or other device before proceeding Insert new memory card O flashes O flashes Camera malfunction Press s...

Page 815: ... card Insert another card W R flashes Error accessing memory card Check that camera supports memory card If error persists after card has been repeatedly ejected and reinserted card may be damaged Contact retailer or Nikon authorized service representative Unable to create new folder Delete pictures from memory card until there is room for additional pictures to be recorded Copy pictures you wish ...

Page 816: ...d is not formatted Format the card T flashes Memory card is not correctly formatted Format memory card Replace with correctly formatted memory card Unable to start live view Please wait Camera s internal temperature is elevated Suspend shooting until camera has cooled The camera is too hot It cannot be used until it cools Please wait Alert Problem solution Monitor Control panel ...

Page 817: ...res Cannot display this file File has been modified using computer application or does not conform to DCF file standard Do not overwrite images using computer applications File is corrupt Do not overwrite images using computer applications Cannot select this file Selected picture cannot be retouched Retouch options are available only with pictures taken with or previously retouched on camera Alert...

Page 818: ...ds long cannot be edited This file cannot be saved to the destination memory card See the camera s user s manual for details Files 4 GB or larger can only be saved to memory cards formatted for FAT32 or exFAT Use a memory card with a capacity over 32 GB formatted in the camera or keep file size to under 4 GB Alert Problem solution Monitor Control panel ...

Page 819: ...cal Notes Technical Notes For illustrative purposes the displays are shown with all indicators lit The Viewfinder Camera Displays 1 2 3 4 8 10 9 7 11 12 13 18 16 19 17 15 22 23 24 25 2728 29 26 30 31 6 5 21 14 20 ...

Page 820: ...ocus mode 0 140 16 Aperture f number 0 111 113 Aperture number of stops 0 112 795 17 HDR indicator 0 256 18 Exposure flash bracketing indicator 0 226 WB bracketing indicator 0 232 ADL bracketing indicator 0 238 19 Low battery warning 0 33 20 ISO sensitivity indicator 0 187 21 k appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 0 34 22 Flash ready indicator6 0 460 23 FV lock indicator 0 471 24 Fl...

Page 821: ...ait orientation 5 Displayed in j mode or when the Monochrome Picture Control or a Picture Control based on Monochrome is selected 6 Displayed when an optional flash unit is attached The flash ready indicator lights when the flash is charged 28 Exposure compensation indicator 0 175 29 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 0 190 30 ISO sensitivity 0 187 Preset white balance recording indicator 0 210 Active...

Page 822: ...ter speed 0 110 113 6 Aperture stop indicator 0 112 795 7 Aperture f number 0 111 113 Aperture number of stops 0 112 795 8 Exposure flash bracketing indicator 0 226 WB bracketing indicator 0 232 ADL bracketing indicator 0 238 HDR indicator 0 256 Multiple exposure indicator 0 287 9 k appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 0 34 10 Number of exposures remaining 0 34 861 PC mode indicator...

Page 823: ...0 226 WB bracketing 0 232 ADL bracketing 0 238 12 ISO sensitivity 0 187 13 ISO sensitivity indicator 0 187 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 0 190 14 FV lock indicator 0 471 15 Autoexposure AE lock 0 173 16 Flash compensation indicator 0 469 17 Exposure compensation indicator 0 175 Exposure compensation value 0 175 ...

Page 824: ... 0 696 3 Long exposure noise reduction indicator 0 556 4 Vignette control indicator 0 558 5 Electronic front curtain shutter 0 609 6 Exposure delay mode 0 608 7 Interval timer indicator 0 298 t clock not set indicator 0 779 8 Flash control mode 0 463 9 Beep indicator 0 684 10 Battery indicator 0 33 11 i menu display area 0 63 12 Guide ...

Page 825: ... will not be correct use the Time zone and date Date and time option in the setup menu to set the clock to the correct time and date A Using the i Menu To access the i menu press the i button or tap the guide in the information display Press the i button again or press the R button to return to the information display when settings are complete ...

Page 826: ...ode 0 107 2 Flexible program indicator 0 109 3 User setting mode 0 115 4 AF area brackets 0 40 5 Flash mode 0 101 465 6 Interval timer indicator 0 298 t clock not set indicator 0 779 No memory card indicator 0 28 7 Subject tracking AF 0 158 8 Autofocus mode 0 142 9 AF area mode 0 150 10 Active D Lighting 0 254 11 Picture Control 0 243 12 Location data indicator 0 687 13 White balance 0 195 14 Imag...

Page 827: ...ting sequence 0 232 Position of current frame in ADL bracketing sequence 0 238 Number of exposures multiple exposure 0 287 21 Exposure indicator Exposure 0 114 Exposure compensation 0 175 Auto bracketing 0 224 22 Bluetooth connection indicator 0 692 Airplane mode 0 691 23 Flash ready indicator 0 460 24 k appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 0 34 25 Number of exposures remaining 0 34...

Page 828: ...yed immediately after the camera is turned on 31 Aperture f number 0 111 113 Aperture number of stops 0 112 795 32 Aperture stop indicator 0 112 795 33 Shutter speed 0 110 113 34 Flash sync indicator 0 619 35 Focus indicator 0 164 36 FV lock indicator 0 471 37 Metering 0 166 38 Autoexposure AE lock 0 173 39 Battery indicator 0 33 40 Maximum aperture indicator 0 628 41 Flicker detection 0 561 42 Si...

Page 829: ...rol 0 397 N Log indicator 0 397 3 Frame size and rate image quality 0 264 4 Time remaining 0 45 5 Time code 0 584 6 File name 0 550 7 Wind noise reduction 0 583 8 Headphone volume 0 583 9 Release mode still photography 0 50 10 Sound level 0 45 11 Microphone sensitivity 0 581 12 Frequency response 0 582 13 Electronic VR indicator 0 580 ...

Page 830: ...4 Memory card icon Slot 1 0 34 5 Memory card icon Slot 2 0 34 6 k appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 0 34 7 Number of exposures remaining 0 34 861 PC mode indicator 0 819 8 ISO sensitivity 0 187 Autofocus mode 0 140 9 Battery indicator 0 33 10 Metering 0 166 11 ISO sensitivity indicator 0 187 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 0 190 ...

Page 831: ... 4 Multiple exposure indicator 0 287 5 Flash compensation indicator 0 469 6 Exposure compensation indicator 0 175 7 B clock not set indicator 0 32 8 Bracketing indicator 0 224 9 Exposure indicator Exposure 0 114 Exposure compensation 0 175 Exposure flash bracketing 0 226 WB bracketing 0 232 ADL bracketing 0 238 10 Flash sync indicator 0 619 ...

Page 832: ...ses Compatible F Mount Lenses Lens 1 accessory Autofocus2 Shooting mode Metering P S A M L M N t 3D RGB RGB Type G E or D 3 AF S AF P AF I 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 PC NIKKOR 19mm f 4E ED 6 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 4 5 4 5 PC E NIKKOR series 6 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 4 5 4 5 PC Micro 85mm f 2 8D 6 7 4 8 4 5 4 4 5 4 5 AF S AF I Teleconverter 9 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Other AF NIKKOR except lenses for F3AF 410 4 4 4 4 4 AI P NIKKOR 4 4 4 4 4...

Page 833: ... tilted or when an aperture other than the maximum aperture is used 8 Mode M manual only 9 For information on the focus points available for autofocus and electronic rangefinding see AF S AF I Teleconverters 0 790 10 When an AF 80 200mm f 2 8 AF 35 70mm f 2 8 AF 28 85mm f 3 5 4 5 New or AF 28 85mm f 3 5 4 5 lens is focused at the minimum distance at maximum zoom the in focus indicator may be displ...

Page 834: ...r 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6G IF ED AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 70 200mm f 2 8G IF ED AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 70 300mm f 4 5 5 6G IF ED AF S VR Nikkor 200mm f 2G IF ED AF S VR Nikkor 300mm f 2 8G IF ED AF S NIKKOR 16 35mm f 4G ED VR AF S NIKKOR 24 120mm f 4G ED VR AF S NIKKOR 28 300mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR AF S NIKKOR 400mm f 2 8G ED VR AF S NIKKOR 500mm f 4G ED VR AF S DX VR Zoom Nikkor 18 200mm f 3 5 5 6G IF ED AF S DX ...

Page 835: ...ns or a lens that supports the FX format is attached you can reduce the angle of view by selecting DX 24 16 The picture diagonal for 35 mm format is about 1 5 times that of the DX 24 16 crop Selecting DX 24 16 therefore multiplies the apparent focal length of 35 mm format lenses attached to the camera by about 1 5 For example selecting DX 24 16 when a lens with a focal length of 50 mm is attached ...

Page 836: ...F S AF I teleconverter is attached Note that the camera may be unable to focus on dark or low contrast subjects if the combined aperture is slower than f 5 6 Teleconverter Max lens aperture Focus points TC 14E TC 14E II TC 14E III f 4 or faster f 5 6 1 TC 17E II f 2 8 or faster f 4 1 f 5 6 2 TC 20E TC 20E II TC 20E III f 2 8 or faster f 4 3 f 5 6 2 TC 800 1 25E ED f 5 6 1 ...

Page 837: ...m line sensors Autofocus is not available when teleconverters are used with the AF S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f 2 8G IF ED A Recognizing CPU and Type G E and D Lenses CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts q Type G lenses are marked with a G type E lenses with an E and type D lenses with a D Type G and E lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring w CPU lens Type G or E le...

Page 838: ...he maximum aperture is specified using the Non CPU lens data item in the setup menu the aperture value will be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel Lens 1 accessory Shooting mode Metering P S A M L M N t 3D RGB RGB AI AI modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses 2 43 44 45 Medical NIKKOR 120mm f 4 46 Reflex NIKKOR 43 45 PC NIKKOR 47 4 AI type Teleconverter 8 43 44 45 PB 6 Bellows Focusing ...

Page 839: ...lash sync speed 7 Use stop down metering In mode A stop aperture down using the controls on the lens and lock exposure before shifting the lens In mode M stop aperture down using the controls on the lens and meter exposure before shifting the lens 8 Exposure compensation required with AI 28 85mm f 3 5 4 5 AI 35 105mm f 3 5 4 5 AI 35 135mm f 3 5 4 5 or AF S 80 200mm f 2 8D lenses 9 Requires a PK 12...

Page 840: ...5mm f 5 6 8mm f 8 OP 10mm f 5 6 2 1cm f 4 K2 extension rings 180 600mm f 8 ED lenses serial numbers 174041 174180 360 1200mm f 11 ED lenses serial numbers 174031 174127 200 600mm f 9 5 lenses serial numbers 280001 300490 AF lenses for the F3AF AF 80mm f 2 8 AF 200mm f 3 5 ED TC 16 AF teleconverters PC 28mm f 4 lenses serial numbers 180900 or earlier PC 35mm f 2 8 lenses serial numbers 851001 90620...

Page 841: ...used with non CPU lenses If the focal length and maximum aperture are not provided and Matrix metering is selected for metering Center weighted metering will be used instead Aperture must be set using the lens aperture ring If the maximum aperture is not provided using Non CPU lens data the aperture displays in the camera control panel and viewfinder will show the number of stops from maximum aper...

Page 842: ...the minimum distance at maximum zoom the in focus indicator may be displayed when the image on the matte screen in the viewfinder is not in focus Adjust focus manually until the image in the viewfinder is in focus 3 With a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster Lens accessory Viewfinder photography Live view Type G E or D AF S AF P AF I 4 4 PC NIKKOR 19mm f 4E ED 41 PC E NIKKOR series 41 PC Micro 85m...

Page 843: ...g or tilting 3 With a maximum effective aperture of f 5 6 or faster Lens accessory Viewfinder photography Live view AI AI modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses 41 Medical NIKKOR 120mm f 4 4 Reflex NIKKOR PC NIKKOR 42 AI type Teleconverter 43 PB 6 Bellows Focusing Attachment 43 Auto extension rings PK series 11A 12 or 13 PN 11 43 ...

Page 844: ...ilable with CLS Compatible Flash Units Compatible Flash Units Supported features Flash unit SB 5000 SB 910 SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 SB 600 SB 500 SU 800 SB R200 SB 400 SB 300 Single flash i TTL i TTL balanced fill flash for digital SLR1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Standard i TTL fill flash for digital SLR 42 42 4 42 4 4 4 qA Auto aperture 4 43 A Non TTL auto 43 GN Distance priority manual 4 4 4 M Manual 4 4 4 4 44 ...

Page 845: ...45 qA Auto aperture 4 4 A Non TTL auto M Manual 4 4 4 44 RPT Repeating flash 4 4 Remote i TTL i TTL 4 4 4 4 4 4 A B Quick wireless flash control 4 4 4 4 4 4 qA A Auto aperture non TTL auto 46 46 M Manual 4 4 4 4 4 4 RPT Repeating flash 4 4 4 4 4 Supported features Flash unit SB 5000 SB 910 SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 SB 600 SB 500 SU 800 SB R200 SB 400 SB 300 ...

Page 846: ...ication LED light 4 Auto FP high speed sync 8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 FV lock 9 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Red eye reduction 4 4 4 4 4 4 Camera modeling illumination 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Unified flash control 4 4 4 4 Camera flash unit firmware update 4 410 4 4 4 Supported features Flash unit SB 5000 SB 910 SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 SB 600 SB 500 SU 800 SB R200 SB 400 SB 300 ...

Page 847: ...le during close up photography only 6 Choice of qA and A depends on the option selected with the master flash 7 Supports the same features as remote flash units with optical AWL 8 Available only in i TTL qA A GN and M flash control modes 9 Available only in i TTL flash control mode or when the flash is configured to emit monitor preflashes in qA or A flash control mode 10 Firmware updates for the ...

Page 848: ...s can be used in non TTL auto A and manual modes The options available do not vary with the lens used 1 Mounting an SB 27 on the camera automatically sets the flash mode to TTL but setting the flash mode to TTL disables the shutter release Set the SB 27 to A 2 Available when the camera is used to select the flash mode Supported features Flash unit SB 80DX SB 28DX SB 50DX SB 28 SB 26 SB 25 SB 24 SB...

Page 849: ...ds after a photograph is taken in i TTL or non TTL auto mode the flash has fired at full power and the photograph may be underexposed CLS compatible flash units only i TTL flash control can be used at ISO sensitivities between 100 and 12800 At ISO sensitivities over 12800 the desired results may not be achieved at some ranges or aperture settings Picture taken with Flash control mode Metered area ...

Page 850: ... or SD 8A high performance battery pack attached directly to the camera Reduce ISO sensitivity or increase the distance between the camera and the battery pack During viewfinder photography the SB 5000 SB 910 SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 SB 600 and SU 800 provide AF assist illumination as required The SB 5000 supports AF assist illumination with 24 135 mm AF lenses During viewfinder photography AF assist ...

Page 851: ...ghted in the illustration The SB 800 SB 600 and SU 800 support AF assist illumination with 24 105 mm AF lenses During viewfinder photography AF assist illumination is available with the focus points highlighted in the illustration Focus points for which AF assist illumination is available Focus points for which AF assist illumination is available Focal length 24 31 mm Focal length 32 105 mm ...

Page 852: ...ect exposure may not be achieved in i TTL mode We recommend that you select standard i TTL fill flash Take a test shot and view the results in the monitor In i TTL do not use any form of flash panel diffusion panel other than the flash unit s built in flash panel or bounce adapters provided with the flash unit Using other panels may produce incorrect exposure D Flash Compensation for Optional Flas...

Page 853: ...emit a modeling flash when the camera Pv button is pressed This feature can be used with Advanced Wireless Lighting to preview the total lighting effect achieved with multiple flash units Modeling illumination can be turned off by selecting Off for Custom Setting e5 Modeling flash ...

Page 854: ...y Charger The MH 25a can be used to recharge EN EL15b batteries MH 25 battery chargers can also be used EH 7P Charging AC Adapter The EH 7P can be used to charge EN EL15b batteries inserted in the camera The battery only charges when the camera is off The EH 7P cannot be used to charge EN EL15a EN EL15 batteries EP 5B Power Connector EH 5d EH 5c and EH 5b AC Adapters Use AC adapters to power the c...

Page 855: ...tion lenses only if the desired focus cannot be achieved with the built in diopter adjustment control 3 to 1 m 1 The rubber eyecup cannot be used with eyepiece correction lenses DK 21M Magnifying Eyepiece The DK 21M magnifies the view through the viewfinder by approximately 1 17 50 mm f 1 4 lens at infinity 1 0 m 1 for greater precision when framing DG 2 Magnifier The DG 2 magnifies the scene disp...

Page 856: ... 1 Y44 Y48 Y52 O56 R60 X0 X1 C PL ND2S ND4 ND4S ND8 ND8S ND400 A2 A12 B2 B8 B12 we suggest that Center weighted metering be selected instead See the filter manual for details Filters intended for special effects photography may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder Wireless Transmitters WT 7 Wireless Transmitter Use the WT 7 to upload pictures over a wireless network or control th...

Page 857: ... are used with WR R10 or WR T10 wireless remote controllers or with other WR 1 remote controllers with the WR 1 units functioning as either transmitters or receivers When a WR R10 or a WR 1 configured as a receiver is connected to the camera accessory terminal a WR T10 or a second WR 1 configured as a transmitter can be used to take pictures remotely Camera settings can also be adjusted using a WR...

Page 858: ...era and a type A connector for connection to HDMI devices Microphones ME 1 Stereo Microphone Connect the ME 1 to the camera microphone jack to record stereo sound Using an external microphone also reduces the chance of picking up equipment noise such as the sounds produced by the lens during autofocus ME W1 Wireless Microphone A wireless Bluetooth microphone Use the ME W1 for off camera recording ...

Page 859: ...rminal is not in use Foreign matter in the connector could cause malfunction D Compatible Accessories Availability may vary with country or region See our website or brochures for the latest information D Attaching and Removing the Accessory Shoe Cover The accessory shoe cover available separately slides into the accessory shoe as shown To remove the cover hold the camera firmly press the cover do...

Page 860: ...and AC adapter 1 Open the battery chamber q and power connector w covers 2 Insert the EP 5B power connector Be sure to insert the connector in the correct orientation Using the connector to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side slide the connector into the battery chamber until the latch locks the connector in place ...

Page 861: ...e power connector slot and close the battery chamber cover 4 Connect the EH 5d EH 5c EH 5b AC adapter Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on the AC adapter e Connect the power cable to the DC socket r A P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector ...

Page 862: ...ging AC adapters cannot be used to charge EN EL15a EN EL15 batteries Use the MH 25a battery charger instead An exhausted battery will fully charge in about two hours and 35 minutes Note that in countries or regions where required charging AC adapters are supplied with a plug adapter attached the shape of the plug adapter varies with the country of sale 1 Insert the EN EL15b into the camera 0 24 ...

Page 863: ...her than at an angle The charge lamp lights amber while charging is in progress The charge lamp turns off when charing is complete The battery will not charge while the camera is on Note that although the camera can be used while connected the camera will not draw power from the charging AC adapter while the camera is on 1 EH 7P Charging AC Adapter 2 Charge lamp ...

Page 864: ...ter If the battery cannot be charged using the charging AC adapter for example because the battery is not compatible or the temperature of the camera is elevated the charge lamp will flash rapidly for about 30 seconds and then turn off If the charge lamp is off and you did not observe the battery charging turn the camera on and check the battery level ...

Page 865: ...for viewing and editing photos and movies shot with Nikon digital cameras ViewNX i can be used in combination with other Nikon imaging applications to help you get the most from your pictures It also offers smooth access to online services Existing users should be sure to download the latest version as earlier versions may not support the camera Capture NX D Fine tune photos shot in Nikon s unique...

Page 866: ...able from the Nikon Download Center Check the version and system requirements and be sure to download the latest version https downloadcenter nikonimglib com Smartphone Tablet Apps SnapBridge Upload photos and movies from the camera to a smart device via a wireless connection The SnapBridge app is available for download from the Apple App Store or on Google PlayTM Visit the Nikon website for the l...

Page 867: ...e battery confirm that the camera is off Do not store the camera in locations that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60 are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields such as televisions or radios are exposed to temperatures above 50 C 122 F or below 10 C 14 F Caring for the Camera ...

Page 868: ...may cause product malfunction Damage due to the presence of foreign matter inside the camera is not covered under warranty Lens mirror and viewfinder These glass elements are easily damaged remove dust and lint with a blower If using an aerosol blower keep the can vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid that could damage glass elements To remove fingerprints and other stains apply a small amou...

Page 869: ...changed or the body cap is removed may adhere to the low pass filter and affect your photographs The clean image sensor option vibrates the filter to remove dust The filter can be cleaned at any time from the menus or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off ...

Page 870: ...rientation base down Select Clean image sensor in the setup menu then highlight Clean now and press J to begin cleaning Camera controls cannot be used while cleaning is in progress Do not remove or disconnect the power source The setup menu will be displayed when cleaning is complete ...

Page 871: ... Highlight an option Press J to select the highlighted option Option Description 5 Clean at startup The image sensor is automatically cleaned each time the camera is turned on 6 Clean at shutdown The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each time the camera is turned off 7 Clean at startup shutdown The image sensor is cleaned automatically at startup and at shutdown Cleaning off A...

Page 872: ...sensor cleaning may not fully remove all foreign matter from the filter Clean the filter manually 0 827 or consult a Nikon authorized service representative If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera s internal circuitry Cleaning can be performed again after a short wait ...

Page 873: ...ommend that manual cleaning be performed only by a Nikon authorized service representative To prevent loss of power during the operation use a fully charged battery or connect an optional AC adapter and power connector Manual cleaning requires use of the Lock mirror up for cleaning item in the setup menu The Lock mirror up for cleaning item is not available at battery levels of J or below or if th...

Page 874: ...for cleaning in the setup menu and press 2 The camera will prepare to lock the mirror up 3 Press J The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open The display in the control panel will flash The display in the viewfinder will turn off To restore normal operation without inspecting the low pass filter turn the camera off ...

Page 875: ...lint from the low pass filter with a blower Do not use a blower brush The bristles could damage the filter Dirt that cannot be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon authorized service personnel Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter 6 Turn the camera off and replace the lens The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close ...

Page 876: ... the camera when lenses or body caps are removed or exchanged or in rare circumstances lubricant or fine particles from the camera itself may adhere to the low pass filter where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions To prevent entry of foreign matter when attaching the body cap or exchanging lenses avoid dusty environments and be sure to remove all dust and other foreign matt...

Page 877: ...d once every one to two years and that it be serviced once every three to five years note that fees apply to these services Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally Any accessories regularly used with the camera such as lenses or optional flash units should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced ...

Page 878: ...ondensation inside the device To prevent condensation place the device in a carrying case or plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature Keep Away from Strong Magnetic Fields Static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor corrupt data stored on the memory card or affect the product s internal circuitry Do ...

Page 879: ...s static electricity may cause the LCD display to light up or go dark this does not indicate a malfunction The display will soon return to normal Cleaning the Lens and Mirror These elements are easily damaged remove dust and lint with a blower If using an aerosol blower keep the can vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid that could damage glass elements To remove fingerprints and other stains...

Page 880: ...produces strong electromagnetic or where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures for example near a heater or in an enclosed vehicle on a hot day Failure to observe these precautions could result in product malfunction Long Term Storage To prevent damage caused by for example leaking battery fluid remove the battery if the product will not be used for an extended period Store the camera ...

Page 881: ...r green or always off black this is not a malfunction Images recorded with the device are unaffected Your understanding is requested Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light Do not apply pressure to the monitor The monitor could malfunction or suffer damage Dust or lint on the monitor can be removed with a blower Stains can be removed by wiping the monitor lightly with a sof...

Page 882: ...f the battery is hot for example immediately after use wait for it to cool before charging Attempting to charge the battery while its internal temperature is elevated will impair battery performance and the battery may not charge or charge only partially If the battery will not be used for some time insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it from the camera for storage The battery ...

Page 883: ...times increase at battery temperatures from 0 C 32 F to 15 C 59 F and from 45 C 113 F to 60 C 140 F Batteries in general exhibit a drop in capacity at low ambient temperatures Even fresh batteries charged at temperatures under about 5 C 41 F may show a temporary increase from 0 to 1 in the setup menu Battery info age display but the display will return to normal once the battery has been recharged...

Page 884: ... be exchanged as necessary Once warmed a cold battery may recover some of its charge Battery Level Turning the camera on or off repeatedly when the battery is fully discharged will shorten battery life Batteries that have been fully discharged must be charged before use A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires rep...

Page 885: ...tible batteries only Do not use chargers with damage that leaves the interior exposed or that produce unusual sounds when used Using the Charging AC Adapter Do not move the camera or touch the battery during charging Failure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the camera showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged Disconnect and reconn...

Page 886: ...ount Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Effective angle of view Nikon FX format Effective pixels Effective pixels 24 5 million Image sensor Type 35 9 23 9 mm CMOS sensor Total pixels 25 28 million Dust reduction system Image sensor cleaning Image Dust Off reference data Capture NX D software required ...

Page 887: ...rea 6048 3400 Large 20 6 M 4528 2544 Medium 11 5 M 3024 1696 Small 5 1 M Photographs taken while filming movies at a frame size of 3840 2160 3840 2160 Photographs taken while filming movies at other frame sizes 1920 1080 File format image quality NEF RAW 12 or 14 bit lossless compressed or compressed JPEG JPEG Baseline compliant with fine approx 1 4 normal approx 1 8 or basic approx 1 16 compressi...

Page 888: ...Double card slots The card in Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF RAW and JPEG images pictures can be copied between cards File system DCF 2 0 Exif 2 31 Viewfinder Viewfinder Eye level pentaprism single lens reflex viewfinder Frame coverage FX Approx 100 horizontal and 100 vertical DX Approx 97 horizontal and 97 vertical 1 1 Approx 97 horizontal and 100...

Page 889: ...urn electronically controlled Lens Compatible lenses Types G E and D some restrictions apply to PC lenses Other AF NIKKOR lenses excluding IX NIKKOR lenses and lenses for the F3AF AI P NIKKOR lenses DX lenses using DX 24 16 image area Non CPU AI lenses modes A and M only During viewfinder photography the electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster...

Page 890: ...00 s or slower Auto FP high speed sync supported Release Release mode S single frame CL continuous low speed CH continuous high speed Q quiet shutter release QC quiet continuous shutter release E self timer MUP mirror up Approximate frame advance rate CL 1 6 fps viewfinder photography 1 3 fps live view photography CH 7 fps when shooting NEF RAW pictures during silent photography either 8 fps bit d...

Page 891: ...iven to 12 mm circle in center of frame diameter of circle can be changed to 8 15 or 20 mm or weighting can be based on average of entire frame non CPU and AF S Fisheye NIKKOR 8 15mm f 3 5 4 5E ED lenses use 12 mm circle Spot Meters circle approximately 4 mm in diameter about 1 5 of frame centered on selected focus point on center focus point when non CPU or AF S Fisheye NIKKOR 8 15mm f 3 5 4 5E E...

Page 892: ...ttings Exposure compensation 5 5 EV 3 3 EV when filming movies choose from step sizes of 1 3 and 1 2 EV available in P S A M and EFCT modes Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value ISO sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index ISO 100 51200 choose from step sizes of 1 3 and 1 2 EV can also be set to approx 0 3 0 5 0 7 or 1 EV ISO 50 equivalent below ISO 100 or to approx 0 3 0 5 0 7 1 or 2 EV...

Page 893: ...g single servo AF AF S and apertures of f 1 4 at dark end of range and f 5 6 at bright end of range ISO 100 20 C 68 F Lens servo Autofocus AF Single servo AF AF S continuous servo AF AF C AF mode auto switch AF A still photography only full time AF AF F movie recording only predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status Manual focus M Electronic rangefinder can be us...

Page 894: ... AF S or by pressing A button Flash Flash control Viewfinder photography TTL flash control performed by RGB sensor with approximately 180K 180 000 pixels Live view photography TTL flash control performed by image sensor i TTL balanced fill flash for digital SLR available with matrix center weighted and highlight weighted metering standard i TTL fill flash for digital SLR available with spot meteri...

Page 895: ... FP high speed sync AF assist for multi area AF viewfinder photography unified flash control Sync terminal AS 15 sync terminal adapter available separately White balance White balance Auto 3 types natural light auto direct sunlight cloudy shade incandescent fluorescent 7 types flash choose color temperature 2500 K 10 000 K preset manual up to 6 values can be stored spot white balance measurement a...

Page 896: ...25p 4 24p 5 Actual frame rates for 120p 100p 60p 50p 30p 25p and 24p are 119 88 100 59 94 50 29 97 25 and 23 976 fps respectively Quality selection available at all sizes except 3840 2160 1920 1080 120p 100p and 1920 1080 slow motion when quality is fixed at m high File format MOV MP4 Video compression H 264 MPEG 4 Advanced Video Coding Audio recording format Linear PCM AAC Audio recording device ...

Page 897: ...rol ISO 100 to Hi 2 available with selectable upper limit Active D Lighting Can be selected from Same as photo settings Extra high High Normal Low or Off Other options Time lapse movie recording electronic vibration reduction time codes logarithmic N Log and HDR HLG movie output Monitor Monitor 8 cm 3 2 in approx 2359k dot XGA tilting TFT touch sensitive LCD with 170 viewing angle approximately 10...

Page 898: ...information location data display picture rating auto image rotation and index marking Interface USB Type C USB connector SuperSpeed USB connection to built in USB port is recommended HDMI output Type C HDMI connector Audio input Stereo mini pin jack 3 5mm diameter plug in power supported Audio output Stereo mini pin jack 3 5mm diameter Accessory terminal Built in can be used with accessories such...

Page 899: ...nel 11 Africa Asia and Oceania 2412 2462 MHz channel 11 and 5180 5825 MHz U S A Canada and Mexico 2412 2462 MHz channel 11 and 5180 5805 MHz other countries in the Americas 2412 2462 MHz channel 11 and 5745 5805 MHz Georgia 2412 2462 MHz channel 11 and 5180 5320 MHz other European countries Maximum output power EIRP 2 4 GHz band 2 9 dBm 5 GHz band 5 7 dBm Georgia 5 GHz band 8 7 dBm other countries...

Page 900: ... interference Range may vary with signal strength and presence or absence of obstacles Power source Battery One EN EL15b rechargeable Li ion battery EN EL15a EN EL15 batteries can also be used Note however that fewer pictures may sometimes be taken on a single charge with the EN EL15 than with an EN EL15b EN EL15a EH 7P charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN EL15b batteries only AC adapter E...

Page 901: ... change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain Tripod socket Tripod socket 1 4 in ISO 1222 Dimensions weight Dimensions W H D Approx 143 5 115 5 76 mm 5 7 4 6 3 in Weight Approx 840 g 1 lb 13 7 oz with battery...

Page 902: ...ported batteries EN EL15b rechargeable Li ion batteries Charging time Approx 2 hours and 35 minutes Time required to charge battery at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F when no charge remains Operating temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Dimensions W H D Approx 95 33 5 71 mm 3 7 1 3 2 8 in excluding projections Length of power cable Approx 1 5 m 4 9 ft if supplied Weight Approx 115 g 4 1 oz excludin...

Page 903: ...rgeable Li ion Battery Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated capacity 7 0 V 1900 mAh Operating temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Dimensions W H D Approx 40 56 20 5 mm 1 6 2 2 0 8 in Weight Approx 80 g 2 9 oz excluding terminal cover ...

Page 904: ...of such data is the user s responsibility Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person erase all data using commercial deletion software or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information for example pictures of empty sky Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices Before d...

Page 905: ...h the goal of improving the interoperability of printers and digital cameras making it easier to produce high quality prints Information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif compliant printers See the printer manual for details HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a standard for multimedia interfaces used in consumer electronics ...

Page 906: ... Class 3 or better are recommended for movie recording and playback Slower speeds may result in recording or playback being interrupted When choosing cards for use in card readers be sure they are compatible with the device Contact the manufacturer for information on features operation and limitations on use Approved Memory Cards ...

Page 907: ...table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 32 GB 1 card at different image area image quality and image size settings Actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and the type of card Memory Card Capacity ...

Page 908: ...es taken with non DX lenses when On is selected for Image area Auto DX crop Image quality Image size File size Number of exposures remaining 2 Buffer capacity 2 3 NEF RAW Lossless compressed 12 bit Approx 21 7 MB 1400 frames 100 frames NEF RAW Lossless compressed 14 bit Approx 27 7 MB 1200 frames 68 frames NEF RAW Compressed 12 bit Approx 19 4 MB 1800 frames 100 frames NEF RAW Compressed 14 bit Ap...

Page 909: ...al4 Large Approx 6 6 MB 7000 frames 100 frames Medium Approx 4 0 MB 11 700 frames 100 frames Small Approx 2 2 MB 21 900 frames 100 frames JPEG basic 4 Large Approx 2 3 MB 13 700 frames 100 frames Medium Approx 1 7 MB 21 900 frames 100 frames Small Approx 1 2 MB 40 100 frames 100 frames Image quality Image size File size Number of exposures remaining 2 Buffer capacity 2 3 ...

Page 910: ...ages taken with DX lenses when On is selected for Image area Auto DX crop Image quality Image size File size Number of exposures remaining 2 Buffer capacity 2 3 NEF RAW Lossless compressed 12 bit Approx 9 9 MB 3000 frames 100 frames NEF RAW Lossless compressed 14 bit Approx 12 5 MB 2600 frames 100 frames NEF RAW Compressed 12 bit Approx 8 8 MB 3800 frames 100 frames NEF RAW Compressed 14 bit Appro...

Page 911: ...al4 Large Approx 3 2 MB 14 600 frames 100 frames Medium Approx 2 1 MB 21 900 frames 100 frames Small Approx 1 3 MB 34 400 frames 100 frames JPEG basic 4 Large Approx 1 2 MB 26 700 frames 100 frames Medium Approx 1 0 MB 40 100 frames 100 frames Small Approx 0 7 MB 60 200 frames 100 frames Image quality Image size File size Number of exposures remaining 2 Buffer capacity 2 3 ...

Page 912: ... including when An optimal compression m JPEG option is selected for Image quality On is selected for Auto distortion control 4 Figures assume a size priority option an option not marked with m is selected for Image quality Selecting an optimal compression option m increases file size the number of images and buffer capacity drop accordingly D Maximum Number of Photos per Burst The maximum number ...

Page 913: ...nuous release modes Approximately 4570 Nikon standard 3 Movies Approximately 95 minutes4 Actions such as the following can reduce battery endurance Using the monitor for example for live view photography Keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway Repeated autofocus operations Taking NEF RAW photographs Slow shutter speeds Using camera Wi Fi wireless LAN and Bluetooth features Using the cam...

Page 914: ...sed Measured at 23 C 73 4 F 2 C 3 6 F with an AF S NIKKOR 24 120mm f 4G ED VR lens Figures are for a 32 GB SanDisk SD UHS II memory card SDSDXPK 032G JNJIP 32GB measured in September 2019 3 Image quality set to JPEG normal image size set to large shutter speed 1 250 s focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three times after shutter release button has been pressed halfway for 3 s six shots are...

Page 915: ...F with an AF S NIKKOR 24 120mm f 4G ED VR lens Figures are for a 32 GB SanDisk SD UHS II memory card SDSDXPK 032G JNJIP 32GB measured in September 2019 Measurement performed at default settings Each shot can be up to 29 minutes 59 seconds in length Each shot can be up to 4 GB in size If camera temperature rises recording may end before maximum length or size is reached ...

Page 916: ...er countries Android Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3 0 Attribution License IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco Systems Inc in the United States and or other countries and is used under license HDMI the H...

Page 917: ...re are copyright 2012 The FreeType Project https www freetype org All rights reserved D MIT License HarfBuzz Portions of this software are copyright 2018 The HarfBuzz Project https www freedesktop org wiki Software HarfBuzz All rights reserved Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the Apple products identified in the badge and has been...

Page 918: ...to any person obtaining a copy of the Unicode data files and any associated documentation the Data Files or Unicode software and any associated documentation the Software to deal in the Data Files or Software without restriction including without limitation the rights to use copy modify merge publish distribute and or sell copies of the Data Files or Software and to permit persons to whom the Data...

Page 919: ...E DATA FILES OR SOFTWARE Except as contained in this notice the name of a copyright holder shall not be used in advertising or otherwise to promote the sale use or other dealings in these Data Files or Software without prior written authorization of the copyright holder D AVC Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIA...

Page 920: ...l Kit Lens Manual AF S NIKKOR 24 120mm f 4G ED VR Lens Manual This section is included as a lens manual for purchasers of the AF S NIKKOR 24 120mm f 4G ED VR lens kit Note that lens kits may not be available in some countries or regions Kit Lenses ...

Page 921: ... 2 Lens hood alignment mark 0 882 3 Lens hood lock mark 0 882 4 Lens hood mounting mark 0 882 5 Zoom ring 6 Focal length scale 7 Focal length mark 8 Focus distance indicator 9 Focus distance mark 10 Focus ring 0 162 11 Lens mounting mark 0 25 12 Rubber lens mount gasket 13 CPU contacts 0 791 14 Focus mode switch 0 162 15 Vibration reduction switch 0 880 16 Vibration reduction mode switch ...

Page 922: ...M A 2 If desired autofocus can be over ridden by rotating the lens focus ring while the shutter release button is pressed halfway or the AF ON button is pressed 3 To refocus using autofocus press the shutter release button halfway or press the AF ON button again Camera focus mode Lens focus mode M A M AF A S C Autofocus with manual override manual priority Manual focus with electronic rangefinder ...

Page 923: ... previewed in the viewfinder The lens uses Nikon s Internal Focusing IF system Focal length decreases as the focus distance shortens The focus distance indicator is intended only as a guide and may not accurately show the distance to the subject In addition the focus distance indicator may due to depth of field or other factors not show when the camera is focused on a distant object Aperture Apert...

Page 924: ...e camera s built in flash Be sure the subject is at a range of at least 0 6 m 2 ft Remove lens hoods to prevent them casting shadows in pictures taken with the flash If the flash is partially obscured by the lens hood or the tip of the lens shadows will appear on subjects close to the camera 1 Shadow 2 Shadow ...

Page 925: ...ft 4 in 50 mm and up no shadows D810 series FX format D800 series FX format 28 mm 1 0 m 3 ft 4 in 35 mm and up no shadows D700 FX format 24 mm 3 0 m 9 ft 11 in 35 mm and up no shadows D300 series D200 D100 24 mm 1 0 m 3 ft 4 in 35 mm and up no shadows D90 D80 D70 series D50 24 mm 1 5 m 5 ft 35 mm and up no shadows D5600 D5500 D5300 D5200 D5100 D3300 D3200 24 mm 1 5 m 5 ft 28 mm and up no shadows D...

Page 926: ...cus OFF Vibration reduction off Using the Vibration Reduction Mode Switch The option selected with the vibration reduction mode switch takes effect when the vibration reduction switch is in the ON position NORMAL Compensate chiefly for normal forms of vibration Vibration reduction also applies when the camera is panned ACTIVE Reduce the effects of vibration when shooting from a moving vehicle and ...

Page 927: ...e camera is panned horizontally for example vibration reduction will be applied only to vertical shake Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in effect If power to the lens is cut while vibration reduction is on the lens may rattle when shaken but this does not indicate a malfunction The rattling will end when the lens is reattached and the camera turned on If t...

Page 928: ...d Confirm that the lens hood mounting mark I is aligned with the lens hood lock mark K as shown in the illustration e When attaching or removing the hood avoid gripping it too tightly When attaching or removing the hood hold it near the hood alignment mark Vignetting may occur if the hood is not correctly attached The hood can be reversed and mounted on the lens when not in use ...

Page 929: ... 4G ED VR Lens Manual Supplied Accessories LC 77 Lens Cap front cap LF 4 Lens Cap rear cap HB 53 Lens Hood CL 1218 Flexible Lens Pouch A different cap may be supplied with lens kits Compatible Accessories 77 mm screw on filters ...

Page 930: ...on FX format D SLR cameras 61 13 20 Nikon DX format D SLR cameras Focal length scale Graduated in millimeters 24 28 35 50 70 85 120 Distance information Output to camera Zoom Manual zoom using independent zoom ring Focusing Nikon Internal Focusing IF System with autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor and separate focus ring for manual focus Vibration reduction Lens shift using voice coil motors...

Page 931: ...ior notice Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain Diaphragm blades 9 rounded diaphragm opening Diaphragm Fully automatic Aperture range f 4 22 Metering system Full aperture Filter attachment size 77 mm P 0 75 mm Dimensions Approx 84 mm maximum diameter 103 5 mm distance from camera lens mount flange Weight Approx 710 g 1 lb 9 1 oz ...

Page 932: ... with your fingers Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzine to clean the lens Neutral Color NC filters can be used to protect the front lens element The lens hood can also be used Attach the lens caps before placing the lens in its case When a lens hood is attached do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the hood If the lens will not be used for an extended period s...

Page 933: ...imer 74 180 183 MUP 74 180 185 3 Pinpoint AF 80 150 d Single point AF 78 80 145 f Wide area AF S 80 150 g Wide area AF L 80 150 e Dynamic area AF 78 80 145 T 3D tracking 79 146 N Group area AF 79 146 h Auto area AF 79 81 147 151 155 L Matrix metering 100 166 603 M Center weighted metering 100 166 N Spot metering 100 167 t Highlight weighted metering 100 167 d Help 62 R button 68 69 474 A AE L AF L...

Page 934: ...to bracketing 104 224 567 Auto bracketing set 224 Auto c ISO Sensitivity Control 621 Auto distortion control 560 Auto DX crop 133 Auto ISO sensitivity control93 190 Auto send 449 Auto area AF 79 81 147 151 Auto area AF face eye detection 593 Autofocus mode 77 140 B Backup Role played by card in Slot 2 279 Battery 22 24 Battery charger 22 Battery info 701 Beep options 684 BKT button 104 226 232 238...

Page 935: ...ol 730 D Lighting 726 DX 24 16 130 133 DX format 130 DX based movie format 263 Dynamic area AF 78 80 145 151 E Easy connect 440 Easy exposure compensation 602 Edit movie 271 277 Effect level 247 Electronic front curtain shutter609 Electronic rangefinder 164 Electronic VR 580 Encryption key 433 442 EV steps for exposure cntrl 601 Exposure comp for flash 620 Exposure compensation 94 175 Exposure del...

Page 936: ...ime AF 77 143 FV lock 471 FX 36 24 130 FX format 130 FX based movie format 263 G Group area AF 79 146 H H 264 850 HDMI 396 HDR high dynamic range 256 Headphone volume 583 Hi Sensitivity 189 High Dynamic Range HDR 256 High ISO NR 557 578 High key Special effect 120 Highlight display 368 653 Highlight weighted metering 100 167 Histogram 69 70 Hue 247 I Image area 129 262 Image comment 681 Image Dust...

Page 937: ...7 Miniature effect Special effect 120 124 Minimum aperture 108 Minimum shutter speed 192 Mired 203 Mirror up mode 74 180 185 Mode dial 36 71 Mode dial lock release 72 Modeling flash 621 Monitor brightness 658 Monitor color balance 659 Monitor off delay 606 Monochrome 733 Monochrome Set Picture Control 244 Movie file type 574 Movie quality 264 574 Movie shooting menu 571 Movies 45 53 271 Multiple e...

Page 938: ... shutter release 74 180 Quiet shutter release 74 180 R Rating 380 543 RAW Slot 1 JPEG Slot 2 Role played by card in Slot 2 279 Rear curtain sync 102 467 Recent settings 744 750 Red eye correction 728 Red eye reduction 102 465 Release button to use dial 641 Release mode 73 178 Release mode dial 73 Release mode dial lock release 73 Remote flash photography 477 Remote photography 404 Reset 282 Reset ...

Page 939: ...00 167 Spot white balance 216 SSID 433 441 Standard Set Picture Control 243 Standby timer 39 605 Storage folder 545 Store points by orientation 595 Straighten 729 Subject tracking AF 158 Super vivid Special effect 119 Sync release mode options 608 T Thumbnail playback 354 Time photography 170 Time zone and date 658 Timecode 584 Time lapse movie 315 Timer 183 Toning 247 Touch controls 358 686 Touch...

Page 940: ... Fi connection 625 694 696 Wi Fi mode 406 Wind noise reduction 583 Wireless remote WR options 688 Wireless transmitter 430 Wireless transmitter WT 7 700 Wireless Transmitter Utility 430 WR R10 479 688 WT 7 453 810 ...

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