Q0610_UM_USEn_Cover.fm Page 1 Monday, July 14, 2008 3:50 PM DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION.
Where to Find It Find what you’re looking for from: i The Q&A Index ➜ pp. iv–ix Know what you want to do but don’t know the function name? Find it from the “question and answer” index. i The Table of Contents ➜ pp. x–xvii ➜ pp. 22–23 Find items by function or menu name. i The Quick Start Guide A brief guide for those who want to get started taking pictures right away. i The Index ➜ pp. 438–443 ➜ pp. 409–416 Search by key word.
Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera. Memory cards are sold separately. • D700 digital camera (pg. 3) • Body cap (pp. 36, 388) • BM-9 LCD monitor cover (pg. 21) • MH-18a quick • EN-EL3e charger with rechargeable power cable Li-ion battery with (pg. 32) terminal cover (pp. 32, 34) • AN-D700 strap (pg. 21) • EG-D100 video cable (pg. 255) • BS-1 accessory shoe cover (pg. 377) • UC-E4 USB cable (pp.
Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: D This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. A This icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the camera. Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in bold. A Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
X Introduction s Tutorial d Image Recording Options N Focus k Release Mode S ISO Sensitivity Z Exposure r White Balance J Image Enhancement l Flash Photography t Other Shooting Options I More About Playback Q Connections U Menu Guide n Technical Notes iii
Q&A Index Find what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index.
Question How do I keep the shutter speed and aperture displays from turning off? Can I display a framing grid in the viewfinder? How do I set the clock? How do I set the clock for daylight savings time? How do I change time zones when I travel? How do I adjust monitor brightness for menus or playback? How do I restore default settings? How do I restore shooting menu defaults? How do I restore Custom Setting defaults? How do I change the self-timer delay? How do I turn the speaker off? Can I reverse the elec
Question What do these indicators mean? What information is in the shooting information display? What does this warning mean? How much charge does the battery have left? How do I get more information about the battery? How do I keep the file number from being reset when I insert a new memory card? How do I reset file numbering to zero? How do I clean the camera or lens? Key phrase Viewfinder, control panel, shooting information display Error messages and displays See page 8, 10, 12 409 Battery level 46
Question Key phrase See page Exposure mode f How do I freeze or blur moving objects? 118 (shutter-priority auto) How do I blur background details or Exposure mode g keep both foreground and background 119 (aperture-priority auto) in focus? Can I set both shutter speed and Exposure mode h 121 aperture manually? (manual) Can I make photos brighter or darker? Exposure compensation 128 Long time-exposures How do I make a time exposure? 124 (A) Can I vary exposure or flash level Exposure and flash 131, 315 auto
Viewing Photographs Question Can I view my photographs on the camera? Can I view more information about photos? Why do parts of my photos blink? Key phrase See page Camera playback 218 Photo info 220 Photo info, highlights Deleting individual How do I get rid of an unwanted photo? photos Can I delete several photos at once? Delete Can I zoom in on pictures to make sure Playback zoom they’re in focus? Can I protect photos from accidental Protect deletion? Can I hide selected photos? Hide image How do
Question Can I use the camera to create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs? Can I overlay two photos to make a single image? Key phrase See page Color balance 358 Image overlay 359 Viewing or Printing Photographs on Other Devices Question Can I view my photos on TV? Can I view my photos in High Definition? Key phrase Television playback HDMI Connecting to a computer How do I print photographs? Printing photographs Can I print photos without a computer? Printing via USB Can I print the date on my
Table of Contents Q&A Index ................................................................................................iv For Your Safety .................................................................................. xviii Notices.....................................................................................................xxi Introduction 1 Overview....................................................................................................2 Getting to Know the Camera..............
Image Recording Options 57 Image Area............................................................................................. 58 Image Quality........................................................................................ 64 Image Size .............................................................................................. 69 Focus 71 Focus Mode ........................................................................................... 72 AF-Area Mode................................
Long Time-Exposures.......................................................................124 Autoexposure (AE) Lock..................................................................126 Exposure Compensation.................................................................128 Bracketing ............................................................................................130 White Balance 139 White Balance Options ....................................................................
More About Playback 217 Full-Frame Playback .........................................................................218 Photo Information.............................................................................220 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback .....................232 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom........................................234 Protecting Photographs from Deletion.....................................235 Deleting Individual Photographs ..................................
Active Folder.............................................................................. 272 File Naming ................................................................................ 274 Image Quality ............................................................................ 274 Image Size................................................................................... 274 Image Area ................................................................................. 274 JPEG Compression.............
b5: Center-Weighted Area ....................................................294 b6: Fine Tune Optimal Exposure.........................................294 c: Timers/AE Lock ..........................................................................296 c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L .........................................296 c2: Auto Meter-off Delay........................................................296 c3: Self-Timer Delay .................................................................
f12: Reverse Indicators ........................................................... 330 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup...............................................331 Format Memory Card ............................................................. 332 LCD Brightness.......................................................................... 332 Clean Image Sensor................................................................. 332 Lock Mirror up for Cleaning ................................................
Technical Notes 369 Compatible Lenses ...........................................................................370 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)..............................................377 Other Accessories..............................................................................385 Caring for the Camera......................................................................391 Storage..............................................................................................391 Cleaning .
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all A This warnings before using this Nikon product.
A Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire. A Keep out of reach of children Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury. A Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation. A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled.
A Observe proper precautions when A Use appropriate cables handling the quick charger When connecting cables to the • Keep dry. Failure to observe this input and output jacks, use only precaution could result in fire or the cables provided or sold by electric shock. Nikon for the purpose to maintain • Dust on or near the metal parts of compliance with product the plug should be removed with regulations. a dry cloth. Continued use could A CD-ROMs result in fire.
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Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
A 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.
XIntroduction X This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts. Overview.............................................................................. pg. 2 Getting to Know the Camera ........................................... pg. 3 Camera Body ....................................................................................... pg. 3 The Control Panel .............................................................................. pg.
Overview X Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the camera, and keep them where they will be read by all those who use the product. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements.
Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. X Camera Body 1 9 10 2 11 3 12 4 13 5 6 14 7 15 8 1 Release mode dial.......................85 2 Release mode dial lock release....................................85 3 QUAL (image quality/size) button ......................................65, 70 Two-button reset button ......
Camera Body (Continued) X 1 Built-in flash ............................... 185 2 Flash pop-up button............... 185 3 M (flash mode) button ............ 185 Y (flash compensation) button .......................................... 190 4 Flash sync terminal cover ............................................. 384 5 Ten-pin remote terminal cover ....................................213, 389 6 Flash sync terminal.................. 384 7 Ten-pin remote terminal ..............................
8 9 1 10 X 2 3 4 5 11 6 7 12 1 AF-assist illuminator ............... 290 6 Battery-chamber cover Self-timer lamp ......................... 103 latch................................................. 34 Red-eye reduction lamp........ 188 7 Contact cover for optional 2 Sub-command dial.....................16 MB-D10 battery pack ..............385 3 Depth-of-field preview 8 CPU contacts button .................................115, 324 9 Mounting index .......................... 36 4 Fn button .........
Camera Body (Continued) X 1 2 3 4 Viewfinder .....................................45 8 L (protect) button ................235 ? (help) button ............................. 31 Viewfinder eyepiece...................45 Eyepiece shutter lever...............45 9 W (thumbnail/playback zoom out) button .....................232 O (delete) button............... 56, 236 Q (format) button.....................43 10 X (playback zoom in) button...........................................234 5 K (playback) button ......
X 1 Diopter adjustment control ....45 8 Focus selector lock..................... 76 2 Metering selector..................... 113 9 Memory card slot cover............ 41 3 A (AE/AF lock) 10 AF-area mode selector ............. 74 button ............................ 78, 79, 325 11 Memory card access 4 B (AF-ON) button ..........73, 96 lamp ......................................... 42, 54 5 Main command dial ...................16 12 R (information display/quick settings display) button ...........
The Control Panel X 1 2 14 3 13 4 5 6 7 1 Shutter speed ......................118, 121 12 11 10 9 8 4 Exposure mode ............................ 114 Exposure compensation 5 Image size..........................................70 value................................................. 128 6 Image quality ...................................65 Flash compensation value ....... 190 7 White balance fine-tuning ISO sensitivity................................ 106 indicator....................................
15 28 16 27 17 18 19 26 25 24 23 22 20 21 13 Aperture (f-number)..........119, 121 Aperture (number of stops)...............120, 373 Exposure and flash bracketing increment ................ 132 WB bracketing increment......... 136 Number of shots per interval ............................................ 206 Maximum aperture (non-CPU lenses) ......................... 212 14 Aperture stop indicator....120, 373 15 Flash compensation indicator..........................................
The Viewfinder Display 1 2 3 X 4 5 6 7 8 18 19 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 20 21 22 15 23 16 17 24
1 Framing grid (displayed when On is selected for Custom Setting d2; not displayed when DX format (24 × 16) is selected for Image area; pg. 58).......... 298 2 AF area brackets ...................45, 94 3 12-mm reference circle for center-weighted metering ... 112 4 Focus points........................ 76, 289 5 Focus indicator......................53, 82 6 Metering...................................... 112 7 Autoexposure (AE) lock ......... 126 8 Shutter speed lock icon ......... 326 9 Shutter speed.......
The Shooting Information Display X Shooting information, including shutter speed, aperture, the number of exposures remaining, buffer capacity, and AF-area mode, is displayed in the monitor when the R button is pressed. Press the R button again to change selected settings (pg. 15). R button To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button a third time or press the shutter-release button halfway.
4 1 23 567 20 19 18 17 9 10 11 12 16 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 14 Exposure mode......................... 114 Flexible program indicator ... 117 Shutter speed lock icon ......... 326 Shutter speed...................118, 121 Exposure compensation value ............................................. 128 Flash compensation value.... 190 Number of shots in bracketing sequence............................131, 135 Focal length (non-CPU lenses)...................... 212 Color temperature ...................
The Shooting Information Display (Continued) 21 22 23 24 25 2627 X 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 21 ISO sensitivity indicator ......... 106 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator ........................................................ 108 22 Exposure compensation indicator ...................................... 128 23 Flash compensation indicator ...................................... 190 24 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator................ 131 WB bracketing indicator........
❚❚ The Quick Settings Display To change settings for the items listed below, press the R button in the shooting information display. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to jump to the menu for the highlighted item. X R button 1 10 2 9 3 8 7 6 1 Active D-Lighting..................... 180 6 2 Color space................................. 181 7 3 Depth-of-field preview button assignment................................. 324 8 4 Fn button assignment.............
The Command Dials The main- and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings.
❚❚ Image Quality and Size Press the QUAL button and rotate the command dials. Set image quality (pg. 65) X + QUAL button Choose an image size (pg. 70) Main command dial Control panel + QUAL button Sub-command dial Control panel ❚❚ ISO Sensitivity Press the ISO button and rotate the main command dial. Set ISO sensitivity (pg.
❚❚ Exposure Press the I button and rotate the main command dial to choose the exposure mode. X Choose the exposure mode (pg. 114) + I button Main command dial Control panel Use the command dials to adjust exposure. Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (exposure mode P; pg. 117) + Exposure mode e Choose a shutter speed (exposure mode S or M; pp.
Set exposure compensation (pg. 128) + E button Activate or cancel bracketing/ select number of shots in bracketing sequence (pp. 131, 134) Main command dial X Control panel + Fn button Select bracketing exposure increment (pg. 132) Main command dial Control panel + Fn button Sub-command dial Control panel A The Fn Button Depending on the option selected for Custom Setting f5 (Assign FUNC. button, pg.
❚❚ White Balance Press the WB button and rotate the command dials. X Choose a white balance setting (pg. 141) + WB button Fine-tune white balance (pg. 146), set color temperature (pg. 147), or WB button choose a white balance preset (pg. 157) Main command dial Control panel + Sub-command dial Control panel ❚❚ Flash Settings Press the M button and rotate the command dials. Choose flash mode (pg. 185) + M button Adjust flash compensation (pg.
Attaching the AN-D700 Camera Strap Attach the camera strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below. X The BM-9 Monitor Cover A clear plastic cover is provided with the camera to keep the monitor clean and protect it when the camera is not in use. To attach the cover, insert the projection on the top of the cover into the matching indentation above the camera monitor (q) and press the bottom of the cover until it clicks into place (w).
Quick Start Guide Follow these steps for a quick start with your camera. X 1 Charge the battery (pg. 32). 2 Insert the battery (pg. 34). 3 Attach a lens (pg. 36). Mounting index 4 Insert a memory card (pg. 41). Front 5 Turn the camera on (pg. 46). For information on choosing a language and setting the time and date, see page 38. See page 45 for information on adjusting viewfinder focus.
6 Check camera settings (pp. 46, 49). Exposure mode Battery level Image size Number of exposures remaining Image quality X White balance ISO sensitivity Control panel Viewfinder display 7 Select single-servo autofocus (pp. 51, 72). Rotate the focus-mode selector to S (single-servo autofocus). 8 Focus and shoot (pp. 53, 54). Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, then press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph.
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sTutorial s This section describes how to use the camera menus, how to ready the camera for use, and how to take your first pictures and play them back. Camera Menus .................................................................. pg. 26 Using Camera Menus ..................................................................... pg. 28 Help ...................................................................................................... pg. 31 First Steps ...............................................
Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button s Tabs Choose from playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, retouch, and My menus (see following page). Slider shows position in current menu. Current settings are shown by icons. Q If “Q” icon is displayed, help for current item can be viewed by pressing L (Q) button (pg. 31). 26 Menu options Options in current menu.
❚❚ Menus The following menus are available: Menu Description Adjust playback settings and manage photos D Playback (pg. 260). C Shooting Adjust shooting settings (pg. 268). A Custom Settings Personalize camera settings (pg. 280). Format memory cards and perform basic camera B Setup setup (pg. 331). Create retouched copies of existing photographs N Retouch (pg. 349). Create a menu of custom options (pg. 364). If O My Menu desired, a menu of recently-used settings can be displayed in place of My Menu (pg.
Using Camera Menus ❚❚ Menu Controls The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the menus. Multi selector s Move cursor up Cancel and return to previous menu Select highlighted item Select highlighted item or display submenu Move cursor down J button Select highlighted item ❚❚ Navigating the Menus Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Press the G button to display the menus. 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu.
3 Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu. s 4 Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu. 5 Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item. 6 Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. 7 Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option.
8 Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button. s J button Note the following points: • Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available. • While pressing 2 or the center of the multi selector generally has the same effect as pressing J, there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J. • To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway (pg. 54).
Help If a Q icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the L (Q) button. A description of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed while the button is pressed. Press 1 or 3 to scroll through the display.
First Steps Charge the Battery s The camera is powered by an EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). The EN-EL3e is not fully charged at shipment. To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-18a quick charger before use. About two and a quarter hours are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. 1 Plug the charger in. Insert the AC adapter plug into the battery charger and plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. Remove the terminal cover.
3 Insert the battery. Insert the battery into the charger. The CHARGE lamp will blink while the battery charges. s 4 Remove the battery when charging is complete. Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. Remove the battery and unplug the charger.
Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off. Power switch Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries. s 2 Open the battery-chamber cover. Open the battery-chamber cover on the bottom of the camera. 3 Insert the battery. Insert the battery as shown at right. 4 Close the battery-chamber cover. ❚❚ Removing the Battery Before removing the battery, turn the camera off. To prevent short-circuits, replace the terminal cover when the battery is not in use.
D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xviii–xx and 398–401 of this manual. To prevent short-circuits, replace the terminal cover when the battery is not in use. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F). Charge indoors at ambient temperatures in the vicinity of 5–35°C (41–95°F); for best results, charge the battery at temperatures above 20°C (68°F).
Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. s 1 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. After confirming that the camera is off, remove the rear lens cap from the lens and remove the camera body cap. q 2 w Attach the lens. Keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the Mounting camera body, position index the lens in the camera’s bayonet mount.
3 Remove the lens cap. q w q ❚❚ Detaching the Lens s Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise. After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (pg. 370), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). See the lens manual for details.
Basic Setup s The language option in the setup menu is automatically highlighted the first time menus are displayed. Choose a language and set the time and date. Note that if the time and date are not set, B will blink in the monitor and the time and date recorded with photographs will be incorrect. 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Select Language. Power switch Press G to display the camera menus, then select Language in the setup menu. For information on using menus, see “Using Camera Menus” (pg. 28).
4 Select World time. Select World time and press 2. 5 Set time zone. s A time-zone selection dialog will be displayed. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the local time zone (the UTC field shows the difference between the selected time zone and Coordinated Universal Time, or UTC, in hours) and press J. 6 Turn daylight saving time on or off. Daylight saving time options will be displayed.
8 s Set date format. Press 1 or 3 to choose the order in which the year, month, and day will be displayed and press J. 9 Exit to shooting mode. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. A The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EH-5a or EH-5 AC adapter (pg. 385).
Insert a Memory Card The camera stores photographs on Type I CompactFlash memory cards (available separately; pg. 390). Type II CompactFlash cards and microdrives can not be used. The following section describes how to insert and format a memory card. 1 Turn the camera off. s Power switch Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. 2 Open the card slot cover. Slide the card slot cover out (q) and open the card slot (w). 3 Insert the memory card.
4 Close the card slot cover. Close (q) and latch (w) the card slot cover. s ❚❚ Removing Memory Cards 1 Turn the camera off. Confirm that the access lamp is off and turn the camera off. Access lamp 2 Remove the memory card. Open the memory card slot cover and press the eject button (q) to partially eject the card (w). The memory card can then be removed by hand. Do not push on the memory card while pressing the eject button. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera or memory card.
Formatting Memory Cards Memory cards must be formatted before first use. Format the card as described below. D Formatting Memory Cards Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding (pg. 238). 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Press the Q buttons. s Power switch O button I button Hold the Q (I and O) buttons down simultaneously for approximately two seconds.
D s Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. • Memory cards that have been formatted in a computer or other device must be reformatted in the camera before they can be used for recording or playback. • Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards.
Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision. Check that the display in the viewfinder is in focus before shooting. 1 Lift the diopter adjustment control. s Remove the lens cap, turn the camera on, and pull the diopter adjustment control out (q). 2 Focus the viewfinder. Rotate the diopter control until the viewfinder display, focus points, and AF area brackets are in sharp focus.
Basic Photography and Playback Turn the Camera On s Before taking photographs, turn the camera on and check the battery level and number of exposures remaining as described below. 1 Turn the camera on. Power switch Turn the camera on. The control panel will turn on and the display in the viewfinder will light. 2 Check the battery level. Check the battery level in the control panel or viewfinder. Icon * Control panel Viewfinder Description L — Battery fully charged.
3 Check the number of exposures remaining. The exposure-count displays in the control panel and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings. When this number reaches zero, A will flash in the exposure-count displays while the shutter-speed displays will show a blinking n or j.
A s LCD Illuminators Holding the power switch in the D Power switch position activates the exposure meters and control panel backlights (LCD illuminators), allowing the display to be read in the dark. After the power switch is released, the illuminator will remain lit for six seconds (at default settings) while the camera exposure meters are active or until the shutter is released or the power switch is rotated to D again.
Adjust Camera Settings This tutorial describes how to take photos at default settings. 1 Check camera settings. Exposure mode s Image size Image quality White balance Control panel ISO sensitivity Viewfinder display Default settings are listed below. Option Image quality Image size ISO sensitivity White balance Exposure mode Focus point Default NORM (JPEG normal) L (Large) Description Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 8 (Size priority selected for JPEG compression).
2 Choose exposure mode e. I button Press the I button and rotate the main command dial to select exposure mode e. The camera will automatically adjust shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. s Main command dial 3 Choose single frame release mode. Release mode dial lock release Hold the release mode dial lock release down and turn the release mode dial to S (single frame).
5 Choose single-servo autofocus. Focus-mode selector Rotate the focus-mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to S (single-servo autofocus). At this setting, the camera will automatically focus on the subject in the selected focus point when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Pictures can only be taken when the camera is in focus. 6 Choose matrix metering. s Metering selector Rotate the metering selector to a (matrix metering).
Ready the Camera s When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep you upper body stable. Hold the camera as shown at right when framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation. For information on framing photographs in the monitor, see page 89.
Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutterrelease button halfway to focus (pg. 54). s At default settings, the camera will focus on the subject in the center Focus Buffer focus point. Frame a indicator capacity photo in the viewfinder with the main subject positioned in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway. If the camera is able to focus, a beep will sound and the in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder.
2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. Smoothly press the shutterrelease-button the rest of the Access lamp way down to take the picture. While the photograph is being recorded to the memory card, the access lamp next to the card slot cover will light. s D The Memory Card Access Lamp Do not eject the memory card, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source until the memory card access lamp has gone out.
Viewing Photographs 1 Press the K button. A photograph will be displayed in the monitor. s 2 View additional pictures. Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2. To view additional information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (pg. 220). N I KON D700 1 / 10 1/ 250 AUTO F11 200 35mm 0, 0 100ND700 DSC_0001. JPG 15/07/2008 10: 02: 27 NOR ORMAL AL 4256x2832 To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
Deleting Unwanted Photographs s To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O button. Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted. 1 Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete as described in “Viewing Photographs” on the previous page. K button 2 Delete the photograph. Press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. O button Press the O button again to delete the image and return to playback.
dImage Recording Options d This section describes how to choose image area, quality, and size. Image Area .........................................................................pg. 58 Image Quality.....................................................................pg. 64 Image Size...........................................................................pg.
Image Area d The camera’s FX format (36.0 × 23.9 mm) image sensor can be used to record pictures with an image area (picture angle) equivalent to a 35 mm (135) format film camera. Image area is selected using the Image area option in the shooting menu. At the default setting of Auto DX crop, the camera will automatically crop pictures to the DX picture angle when a DX format lens is attached. The Choose image area option can be used to select a 35 mm picture angle.
❚❚ Choose Image Area Choose the image area used when Off is selected for Auto DX crop (pg. 61). Option c a Description Images are recorded in FX format using the full area of the image sensor (36.0 × 23.9 mm), producing a picture angle FX format equivalent to a Nikkor lens on a (36x24) 35 mm format camera. The edges of pictures taken with DX format lenses will be blacked out. An area at the center of the image sensor 23.5 × 15.
A DX Lenses DX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and have a smaller picture angle than lenses for 35 mm format cameras. If Auto DX crop is off and FX format (36 × 24) is selected for 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.
Image area can be set using the Image area option in the shooting menu or (if image area is assigned to the Fn button) by pressing the Fn button and rotating the main command dial. ❚❚ The Image Area Menu 1 Select Image area. Highlight Image area in the shooting menu (pg. 268) and press 2. 2 d Choose an option. Highlight Auto DX crop or Choose image area and press 2. 3 Adjust settings. Choose an option and press J. The selected crop is displayed in the viewfinder (pg. 59).
❚❚ The Fn Button 1 Assign image area to the Fn button. Select Choose image area for Custom Setting f5, Assign FUNC. button > FUNC. button + dials (pg. 323). d 2 Choose the image area. Press the Fn button and rotate the main command dial until the desired crop is displayed in the viewfinder (pg. 59). This operation can not be performed while a multiple exposure is being recorded (pg. 201).
D Auto DX Crop The Fn button can not be used to select image area when a DX lens is attached and Auto DX crop is on. A The Fn, Depth-of-Field Preview, and AE-L/AF-L Buttons Changes to image area settings can be made using the Fn button (the default setting, see Custom Setting f5, Assign FUNC. button, pg. 320), the depth-of-field preview button (Custom setting f6, Assign preview button, pg. 324), or the AE-L/AF-L button (Custom Setting f7, Assign AE-L/ AF-L button, pg. 325).
Image Quality The following image quality options are available: d Option File type NEF (RAW) NEF TIFF (RGB) TIFF (RGB) JPEG fine JPEG normal JPEG JPEG basic NEF (RAW)+ JPEG fine NEF (RAW)+ JPEG normal NEF (RAW)+ JPEG basic NEF/ JPEG Description Raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory card in Nikon Electronic Format (NEF). Use with images that will be transferred to a computer for printing or processing.
Image quality is set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel. QUAL button Main command dial d Control panel A The Image Quality Menu Image quality can also be adjusted using the Image quality option in the shooting menu (pg. 268).
A NEF (RAW) Recording The NEF (RAW) recording item in the shooting menu controls compression (pg. 67) and bit depth (pg. 68) for NEF (RAW) images. A JPEG Compression JPEG images can be compressed for relatively uniform file size or optimal image quality. The JPEG compression option in the shooting menu can be used to choose the type of compression (pg. 67).
❚❚ The JPEG Compression Menu The JPEG compression item in the shooting menu offers the following options for JPEG images: Option Description Images are compressed to produce relatively Size priority uniform file size. Quality varies with scene O (default) recorded. Optimal image quality. File size varies with P Optimal quality scene recorded.
❚❚ The NEF (RAW) Recording Menu: NEF (RAW) Bit Depth The NEF (RAW) recording > NEF (RAW) bit depth item in the shooting menu offers the following bit-depth options for NEF (RAW) images: d Option Description 12-bit q NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit-depth of 12 bits. (default) NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit-depth of 14 bits, r 14-bit producing files larger than 12-bit files but increasing the color data recorded.
Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from Large (the default option), Medium, or Small (note that image size varies depending on the option selected for Image area, pg. 58): Image area FX format (36 × 24) DX format (24 × 16) Option L M S L M S Size (pixels) 4,256 × 2,832 3,184 × 2,120 2,128 × 1,416 2,784 × 1,848 2,080 × 1,384 1,392 × 920 Print size (cm/in.) * 54.1 × 36.0/21.3 × 14.2 40.4 × 26.9/15.9 × 20.6 27.0 × 18.0/10.6 × 7.1 35.4 × 23.5/13.9 × 9.2 26.4 × 17.6/10.4 × 6.9 17.7 × 11.7/7.
Image size can be set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the sub-command dial until the desired option is displayed in the control panel. QUAL button Sub-command dial d Control panel A The Image Size Menu Image size can also be adjusted using the Image size option in the shooting menu (pg. 268).
NFocus – Controlling How the Camera Focuses This section describes the options that control how your camera focuses. N Focus Mode ........................................................................pg. 72 AF-Area Mode ....................................................................pg. 74 Focus Point Selection .......................................................pg. 76 Focus Lock ..........................................................................pg. 78 Manual Focus ........................
Focus Mode N Focus mode is controlled by the Focus-mode selector focus-mode selector on the front of the camera. There are two autofocus (AF) modes, in which the camera focuses automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and one manual focus mode, in which focus must be adjusted manually using the focusing ring on the lens: Option Description Camera focuses when shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.
Choose single-servo AF for landscapes and other stationary subjects. Continuous-servo AF may be a better choice with erraticallymoving subjects. Manual focus is recommended when the camera is unable to focus using autofocus. A The B Button Autofocus can also be activated by pressing the B button.
AF-Area Mode AF-area mode determines how the focus point is selected in autofocus mode. To select the AF-area mode, rotate the AF-area mode selector. The following options are available: AF-area mode selector N 74 Mode Description User selects focus point manually; camera focuses on K subject in selected focus point only. Use for relatively static Singlecompositions with subjects that will stay in selected focus point AF point.
A AF-Area Mode AF-area mode is shown in the shooting information display when the R button is pressed. AF-area mode indicator AF-area mode Information display K Single-point AF Custom Setting a3 (Dynamic AF area, pg. 285) N 9 points (default) I Dynamic -area AF * 21 points 51 points 51 points (3D-tracking) H Auto-area AF * Only active focus point is displayed in the viewfinder. Remaining focus points provide information to assist focus operation.
Focus Point Selection N The camera offers a choice of 51 focus points that together cover a wide area of the frame. The focus point can be selected manually, allowing photographs to be composed the main subject AF-area mode selector positioned almost anywhere in the frame (single-point and dynamic-area AF), or automatically (autoarea AF; note that manual focus point detection is not available when auto-area AF is selected). To select the focus point manually: 1 Rotate the focus selector lock to ●.
A See Also For information on choosing when the focus point is illuminated, see Custom Setting a6 (AF point illumination, pg. 288). For information on setting focus-point selection to “wrap around,” see Custom Setting a7 (Focus point wrap-around, pg. 288). For information on choosing the number of focus points that can be selected using the multi selector, see Custom Setting a8 (AF point selection, pg. 289).
Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus point in the final composition. It can also be used when the autofocus system is unable to focus (pg. 80). 1 Focus. Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to initiate focus. N 2 Check that the in-focus indicator (I) appears in the viewfinder.
Continuous-servo AF Press the AE-L/AF-L button to lock both focus and exposure (an AE-L icon appears in the viewfinder, see page 126). Focus and exposure will remain locked while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button. Shutter-release button q N w AE-L/AF-L button 3 Recompose the photograph and shoot.
Getting Good Results with Autofocus N Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (●) may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus. In these cases, use manual focus (pg. 81) or use focus lock (pg. 78) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph.
Manual Focus Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results (pg. 80). To focus manually, set the focus-mode selector to M and adjust the lens focusing ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus.
The Electronic Rangefinder N If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus (the focus point can be selected from any of the 51 focus points). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focusing ring until the infocus indicator (I) is displayed.
kRelease Mode – Single Frame, Continuous, Live View, Self-Timer, or Mirror Up Release mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time, in a continuous sequence, with the view through the lens displayed in the monitor, with a timed shutter-release delay, or with the mirror raised to enhance shutter response and minimize vibration. k Choosing a Release Mode............................................... pg. 84 Continuous Mode............................................................. pg.
Choosing a Release Mode The camera supports the following release modes: k Mode S Single frame CL Continuous low speed CH Continuous high speed a Live view E Self-timer MUP Mirror up Description Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed. While shutter-release button is held down, camera records 1–5 frames per second. 1 Frame rate can be chosen using Custom Setting d4 (CL mode shooting speed, pg. 299).
To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting.
Continuous Mode To take pictures in CH (continuous high speed) and CL (continuous low speed) modes: 1 Select CH or CL mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to CH or CL. Release mode dial k 2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. While the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, pictures will be taken at up to 5 fps in continuous high speed mode, or at the frame rate selected for Custom Setting d4 (CL mode shooting speed, pg.
A Power Source and Frame Rate The maximum frame advance rate varies with the power source used. Power source Max. frame advance rate 1 EN-EL3e battery or MB-D10 battery pack with EN-EL3e battery MB-D10 battery pack with EN-EL4a battery or AA-size batteries; AC adapter 5 fps 2 8 fps 3 1 Average frame rate with continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, other settings at default values, and memory remaining in memory buffer.
A The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession; note, however, that frame rate will drop when the buffer is full. k While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the access lamp next to the memory card slot will light.
Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View) Select live view (a) mode to frame pictures in the monitor. Rotate the release mode dial to a. Choose live view options in shooting menu (pg. 90). g Hand-held (pg. 93) Raise mirror and display view through lens in monitor. k h Tripod (pg. 96) Frame a picture in the viewfinder and focus. Exit Frame picture in monitor. Raise mirror and display view through lens in monitor. Exit Focus. Mirror clicks down and monitor turns off. Focus.
Live View Options Before taking pictures using live view, rotate the mode dial to a (live view) and choose a live view mode and the release mode that will be used while the camera is in live view mode. The following live view modes are available: Option k Description Choose when taking hand-held shots of moving g Hand-held subjects, or when framing photographs at angles that (default) make it difficult to use the viewfinder (pg. 93). Camera focuses normally using phase-detection autofocus.
Release mode can be chosen from the following options: Option s Single frame (default) Continuous t low-speed Continuous u high-speed 1 Description Camera takes one photograph each time shutterrelease button is pressed. While shutter-release button is held down, camera records photographs in continuous low speed or continuous high speed mode (pg. 87). Select Live view. In the shooting menu (pg. 268), highlight Live view and press 2. 2 k Select Live view mode. Highlight Live view mode and press 2.
4 Select Release mode. Highlight Release mode and press 2. 5 Select a release mode. Highlight the release mode that will be during live view and press J. k 6 Exit to shooting mode. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit the menus and return to shooting mode.
Hand-Held Mode 1 Select live view mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to a. Release mode dial 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down. k The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will Exit be displayed in the camera monitor instead of the viewfinder (for improved focus, pause briefly with the shutter-release button pressed halfway before pressing it the rest of the way down).
3 Frame a picture in the monitor. To magnify the view in the monitor up to 13 ×, press the X button. X button Exit k While the view through the lens is zoomed in, a navigation window will appear in the bottom right corner of the display. Use the multi selector to scroll within the AF area brackets. 4 Focus. Autofocus (focus mode S or C): Press the shutter-release button halfway or press the B button. The camera will focus normally and set exposure.
5 Take the picture. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to reset focus and exposure and take the picture. If continuous high speed or continuous low speed is selected for Release mode, the monitor will turn off while the shutter-release button is pressed. The frame advance rate for continuous mode is the same as that selected for standard shooting. k D No Picture After shooting, play the picture back in the monitor to ensure that the photograph has been recorded.
Tripod Mode 1 Ready the camera. Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface. 2 Select live view mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to a. k Release mode dial 3 Frame a picture in the viewfinder. B button Frame a picture in the viewfinder and select a focus point using the multi selector, then press the B button. The camera will focus normally and set exposure.
5 Check the view in the monitor. To magnify the view in the monitor up to 13 × and check focus, press the X button. X button Exit While the view through the lens is zoomed in, a navigation window will appear in the bottom right corner of the display. Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor. Press J to exit zoom.
6 Take the picture. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. If continuous high speed or continuous low speed is selected for Release mode, the monitor will turn off while the shutter-release button is pressed. The frame advance rate for continuous mode is the same as that selected for standard shooting. k D Contrast-Detect Autofocus The camera will not continue to adjust focus while the B button is pressed in continuous-servo autofocus mode.
Note that the focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus. Use an AF-S lens. The desired results may not be achieved with other lenses or teleconverters. A The Shooting Information Display To hide or display indicators in the monitor in live view mode, press the R button.
D Shooting in Live View Mode Although they will not appear in the final picture, banding or distortion may be visible in the monitor under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame. Bright light sources may leave after-images in the monitor when the camera is panned. Bright spots may also appear. When shooting in live view mode, avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources.
A Monitor Brightness Monitor brightness can be adjusted by pressing the K button while the view through the monitor is displayed. Press 1 or 3 to adjust brightness (note that monitor brightness has no effect on pictures taken in live view mode). To return to live view, release the K button. Exit A HDMI When the camera is attached to an HDMI video device, the camera monitor will turn off and the video device will display the view through the lens as shown at right.
Self-Timer Mode The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for selfportraits. To use the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or place the camera on a stable, level surface and follow the steps below: 1 Select self-timer mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to E. k Release mode dial 2 Frame the photograph and focus. In single-servo autofocus (pg.
3 Start the timer. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer. The self-timer lamp (AF-assist illuminator) will start to blink and a beep will begin to sound. Two seconds before the photograph is taken, the self-timer lamp will stop blinking and the beeping will become more rapid. Raising the flash interrupts the timer. To restart, wait until the flash-ready indicator is displayed in the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button halfway.
Mirror up Mode Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. Use of a tripod is recommended. 1 Select mirror up mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to MUP. k Release mode dial 2 Raise the mirror. Frame the picture, focus, and then press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to raise the mirror.
SISO Sensitivity – Reacting Faster to Light “ISO sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. This chapter describes how to set ISO sensitivity manually and automatically. Choosing ISO Sensitivity Manually............................ pg. 106 S Auto ISO Sensitivity Control........................................ pg.
Choosing ISO Sensitivity Manually ISO sensitivity can be set to values between ISO 200 and ISO 6400 in steps equivalent to 1/3 EV. Settings of from about 0.3–1 EV below ISO 200 and 0.3–2 EV above ISO 6400 are also available for special situations. S ISO sensitivity can be adjusted by pressing the ISO button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel or viewfinder.
A ISO Sensitivity Settings The settings available depend on the option selected for Custom Setting b1 (ISO sensitivity step value, pg. 292). Custom Setting b1 (ISO sensitivity step value) ISO sensitivity settings available Lo 1, Lo 0.7, Lo 0.3, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, Hi 0.3, Hi 0.7, Hi 1, Hi 2 Lo 1, Lo 0.5, 200, 280, 400, 560, 800, 1100, 1/2 step 1600, 2200, 3200, 4500, 6400, Hi 0.
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control S If Off (the default setting) is chosen for the ISO sensitivity auto control option in the shooting menu, ISO sensitivity will remain fixed at the value selected by the user (see page 106). If On is chosen, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the value selected by the user (flash level is adjusted appropriately).
A Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Noise is more likely at higher sensitivities. Use the High ISO NR option in the shooting menu to reduce noise (see page 278). Foreground subjects may be underexposed in photos taken with the flash at slow shutter speeds, in daylight, or against a bright background. Choose a flash mode other than slow sync or select exposure mode A or M and choose a larger aperture.
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VExposure – Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure This section describes the options available to control exposure, including metering, exposure mode, exposure lock, exposure compensation, and bracketing. Metering ......................................................................... pg. 112 Exposure Mode.............................................................. pg. 114 e: Programmed Auto................................................................... f: Shutter-Priority Auto .................
Metering Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available: Method a 3D color matrix II Z Centerweighted Z b Spot Description Recommended in most situations. Camera meters a wide area of the frame and sets exposure according to distribution of brightness, color, distance, and composition for natural results.
To choose a metering method, rotate the metering selector until the desired mode is displayed. Metering selector Z A 3D Color Matrix II Metering In matrix metering, exposure is set using a 1005-segment RGB sensor. Use a type G or D lens for results that include range information (3D color matrix metering II; see page 370 for information on lens types). With other CPU lenses, 3D range information is not included (color matrix metering II).
Exposure Mode Exposure mode determines how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure. Four modes are available: programmed auto (e), shutter-priority auto (f ), aperture-priority auto (g), and manual (h). Mode Z Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for Programmed optimal exposure. Recommended for snapshots e auto and in other situations in which there is little time (pg. 116) to adjust camera settings.
To choose the exposure mode, press the I button and rotate the main command dial until the desired mode is displayed in the control panel or viewfinder. I button Main command dial A Depth-of-Field Preview To preview the effects of aperture, press and hold the depth-of-field preview button. The lens will be stopped down to the aperture value selected by the camera (modes e and f ) or the value chosen by the user (modes g and h), allowing depth of field to be previewed in the viewfinder.
e: Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in programmed auto: 1 Select exposure mode e. I button Press the I button and rotate the main command dial until e is displayed in the viewfinder and control panel.
A Flexible Program In exposure mode e, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial while the exposure meters are active (“flexible program”). Rotate the command dial to the right for large apertures (small f-numbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that “freeze” motion. Main command dial Rotate the command dial to the left for small apertures (large f-numbers) that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion.
f: Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. To take photographs in shutter-priority auto: 1 Select exposure mode f. I button Press the I button and rotate the main command dial until f is displayed in the viewfinder and control panel. Main command dial Z 2 Choose a shutter speed.
g: Aperture-Priority Auto In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. To take photographs in aperture-priority auto: 1 Select exposure mode g. I button Press the I button and rotate the main command dial until g is displayed in the viewfinder and control Main command dial panel. 2 Z Choose an aperture.
3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Z A Non-CPU Lenses (pg. 372) If the maximum aperture of the lens has been specified using the Non-CPU lens data item in setup menu (pg. 211) when a non-CPU lens is attached, the current f-number will 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 FA) and the f-number must be read from the lens aperture ring.
h: Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in manual exposure mode: 1 Select exposure mode h. I button Press the I button and rotate the main command dial until h is displayed in the viewfinder and control Main command dial panel.
2 Choose aperture and shutter speed. Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command dial to set aperture. Shutter speed can be set “p” or to values between 30 s and 1/8,000 s, or the shutter can be held open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (A, pg. 124). Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum values for the lens.
A Electronic Analog Exposure Displays The electronic analog exposure displays in the control panel and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under- or overexposed at current settings. Depending on the option chosen for Custom Setting b2 (EV steps for exposure cntrl., pg. 292), the amount of underor over-exposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, or 1 EV. If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, the displays will flash.
Long Time-Exposures At a shutter speed of A, the shutter will remain open while the shutter-release button is held down. Use for long time-exposure photographs of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. A tripod and optional remote cord are recommended to prevent blur. 1 Ready the camera. Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface. If you are using an optional remote cord, attach it to the camera.
4 Press the shutter-release button all the way down. Press the shutter-release button on the camera or remote cord all the way down. The shutter will remain open while the shutter-release button is pressed. 5 Release the shutter-release button. Remove your finger from the shutter-release button to record the photograph.
Autoexposure (AE) Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after metering exposure. 1 Z Select center-weighted or spot metering (pg. 112). Metering selector Matrix metering will not produce the desired results with autoexposure lock. If using center-weighted metering, select the center focus point with the multi selector (pg. 76). 2 Lock exposure. Shutter-release button Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutterrelease button halfway.
3 Recompose the photograph. Keeping the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. A Metered Area In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 4-mm (0.16 in.) circle centered on the selected focus point. In center-weighted metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in the center of the viewfinder (the default area for center-weighted metering is an 12-mm circle in the center of the viewfinder).
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (see page 112). In exposure mode h, only the exposure information shown in the electronic analog exposure display is affected; shutter speed and aperture do not change.
Exposure compensation can be set to values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, choose positive values to make the subject brighter, negative values to make it darker. –1 EV No exposure compensation +1 EV At values other than ±0, the 0 at the center of the electronic analog exposure displays will flash and a E icon will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder. Z Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0.
Bracketing The camera offers three types of bracketing: exposure bracketing, flash bracketing, and white balance bracketing. In exposure bracketing (pg. 131), the camera varies exposure compensation with each shot, while in the case of flash bracketing (pg. 131), flash level is varied with each shot (i-TTL and, in the case of optional SB900 and SB-800 flash units, auto aperture flash control modes only; see pages 377–380).
❚❚ Exposure and Flash Bracketing 1 Select flash or exposure bracketing. Choose the type of bracketing to be performed using Custom Setting e5 (Auto bracketing set, pg. 315). Choose AE & flash to vary both exposure and flash level (the default setting), AE only to vary only exposure, or Flash only to vary only flash level. 2 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the Fn button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence.
3 Select an exposure increment. Pressing the Fn button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment. Exposure increment Fn button Sub-command dial Control panel At default settings, the size of the increment can be chosen from 1/3, 2/3, and 1 EV. The bracketing programs with an increment of 1/3 EV are listed below. Z Control panel display No. of shots 0 3 3 2 2 3 5 7 9 A Bracketing order (EVs) 0 +0.3/0/+0.7 –0.3/–0.7/0 0/+0.3 0/–0.3 0/–0.3/+0.3 0/–0.7/–0.3/+0.3/+0.7 0/–1.0/–0.
4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. Modifications to exposure are added to those made with exposure compensation (see page 128), making it possible to achieve exposure compensation values of more than 5 EV. 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. Z No.
❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the Fn button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero ( ) and M is no longer displayed in the control panel on top of the camera. 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 (pg. 196), although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
❚❚ White Balance Bracketing 1 Select white balance bracketing. Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto bracketing set (pg. 315). 2 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the Fn button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in the control panel.
3 Select a white balance increment. Pressing the Fn button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. Each increment is roughly equivalent to 5 mired. White balance increment Fn button Sub-command dial Choose from increments of 1 (5 mired), 2 (10 mired), or 3 (15 mired). Higher B values correspond to increased amounts of blue, higher A values to increased amounts of amber (pg. 144). The bracketing programs with an increment of 1 are listed below.
4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Each shot will be processed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each copy will have a different white balance. Modifications to white balance are added to the white balance adjustment made with white balance fine-tuning.
❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the Fn button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (r) and W is no longer displayed in the control panel. 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 (pg. 196), although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
rWhite Balance – Keeping Colors True The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Unlike the film used in film cameras, digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.
White Balance Options For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. The following options are available: Option Auto (default) 3,500– 8,000* J Incandescent 3,000* v r I Fluorescent Sodium-vapor lamps Warm-white fluorescent White fluorescent 2,700* 3,000* 3,700* Cool-white fluorescent 4,200* Day white fluorescent 5,000* Daylight fluorescent 6,500* High temp. mercuryvapor 7,200* H Direct sunlight 140 Color temp.
Option N Flash G Cloudy M Shade K Choose color temp. L Preset manual Color temp. (K) Description 5,400* Use with built-in or optional flash. 6,000* Use in daylight under overcast skies. Use in daylight with subjects in the 8,000* shade. 2,500– Choose color temperature from list 10,000 of values (pg. 147). Use subject, light source, or existing — photograph as reference for white balance (pg. 148). * All values are approximate. Fine-tuning set to 0.
A Studio Flash Lighting Auto white balance may not produce the desired results with large studio flash units. Choose a color temperature, use preset white balance, or set white balance to Flash and use fine tuning to adjust white balance. A Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions.
Fine-Tuning White Balance White balance can be “fine tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an image. White balance is fine tuned using the White balance option in the shooting menu or by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub-command dial. ❚❚ The White Balance Menu 1 Select a white balance option. Select White balance in the shooting menu (pg. 268), then highlight a white balance option and press 2.
2 Fine tune white balance. Use the multi selector to finetune white balance. White balance can be fine tuned on the amber (A)–blue (B) axis and the green (G)–magenta (M) Coordinates Adjustment axis. The horizontal (amberblue) axis corresponds to color temperature, with each increment equivalent to about 5 mired. The vertical (greenmagenta) axis has the similar effects to the corresponding color compensation (CC) filters.
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 photographs slightly “colder” but will not actually make them blue. A “Mired” Any given change in color temperature produces a greater difference in color at low color temperatures than it would at higher color temperatures.
❚❚ The WB Button At settings other than K (Choose color temp.) and L (Preset manual), the WB button can be used to fine-tune white balance on the amber (A)–blue (B) axis (pg. 144; to fine-tune white balance when K or L is selected, use the shooting menu as described on page 144). Six settings in both directions are available; each increment is equivalent to about 5 mired (pg. 145). Press the WB button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired value is displayed in the control panel.
Choosing a Color Temperature When K (Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance, color temperature can be selected by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub-command dial. The color temperature is displayed in the control panel: WB button Sub-command dial Control panel r D Choose Color Temperature Note that the desired results will not be obtained with flash or fluorescent lighting. Choose N (Flash) or I (Fluorescent) for these sources.
Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. Two methods are available for setting preset white balance: Method Description Neutral gray or white object is placed under Direct lighting that will be used in final photograph and measurement white balance is measured by camera (pg. 150). Copy from existing White balance is copied from photo on memory photograph card (pg.
The camera can store up to five values for preset white balance in presets d-0 through d-4. A descriptive comment can be added to any white balance preset (pg. 158). d-0 Stores last value measured for white balance (pg. 150). This preset is overwritten when a new value is measured. d-1–d-4 Store values copied from d-0 (pg. 153). Store values copied from images on memory card (pg. 154). r A White Balance Presets Changes to white balance presets apply to all shooting menu banks (pg. 269).
❚❚ Measuring a Value for White Balance 1 Light a reference object. Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. In studio settings, a standard gray panel can be used as a reference object. Note that exposure is automatically increased by 1 EV when measuring white balance; in exposure mode h, adjust exposure so that the electronic analog exposure displays shows ±0 (pg. 123). 2 Set white balance to L (Preset manual).
3 Select direct measurement mode. Release the WB button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in the control panel and viewfinder start to flash. A flashing D will also appear in the control panel and viewfinder. At default settings, the displays will flash for about six seconds. 4 Control panel Viewfinder Measure white balance. Before the indicators stop flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down.
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 (at default settings, the displays will flash for about six seconds). Press the shutterrelease button halfway to return to Step 4 and measure white balance again. Control panel Viewfinder 6 Select preset d-0.
❚❚ Copying White Balance from d-0 to Presets d-1–d-4 Follow the steps below to copy a measured value for white balance from d-0 to any of the other presets (d-1–d-4). 1 Select L (Preset manual). Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu (pg. 140) and press 2. 2 Select a destination. Highlight the destination preset (d-1 to d-4) and press the center of the multi selector. 3 Copy d-0 to the selected preset. r Highlight Copy d-0 and press J. If comment has been created for d-0 (pg.
❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph (d-1–d-4 Only) Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from a photograph on the memory card to a selected preset (d-1–d-4 only). Existing white balance values can not be copied to preset d-0. 1 Select L (Preset manual). Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu (pg. 140) and press 2. 2 Select a destination. Highlight the destination preset (d-1 to d-4) and press the center of the multi selector. r 3 Choose Select image.
4 Highlight a source image. Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press the X button. 5 Copy white balance. Press the center of the multi selector to copy the white balance value for the highlighted photograph to the selected preset. If the highlighted photograph has a comment (pg. 335), the comment will be copied to the comment for the selected preset.
❚❚ Selecting a White Balance Preset To set white balance to a preset value: 1 Select L (Preset manual). Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu (pg. 140) and press 2. 2 Select a preset. Highlight the desired preset and press the center of the multi selector. To select the highlighted preset and display fine tuning menu (pg. 144) without completing the next step, press J instead of pressing the center of the multi selector. r 3 Select Set. Highlight Set and press 2.
A Selecting a White Balance Preset: the WB Button At a setting of L (Preset manual), presets can also be selected by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub-command dial. The current preset is displayed in the control panel while the WB button is pressed.
❚❚ Entering a Comment Follow the steps below to enter a descriptive comment of up to thirty-six characters for a selected white balance preset. 1 Select L (Preset manual). Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu (pg. 140) and press 2. 2 Select a preset. Highlight the desired preset and press the center of the multi selector. r 3 Select Edit comment. Highlight Edit comment and press 2. 4 Edit the comment. Edit the comment as described on page 270.
JImage Enhancement This chapter describes how to optimize sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation and hue using Picture Controls, how to preserve detail in highlights and shadows using active D-Lighting, and how to choose a color space. Picture Controls ............................................................. pg. 160 Creating Custom Picture Controls .......................................... pg. 168 Active D-Lighting .......................................................... pg. 179 Color Space.
Picture Controls Nikon’s unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings among compatible devices and software. Select from the Picture Controls provided with the camera to instantly adjust image processing settings, or make independent adjustments to sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue. These settings can be saved under new names as custom Picture Controls to be recalled or edited at will.
❚❚ Using Picture Controls Picture Controls can be used as described below. • Select Nikon Picture Controls (pg. 162): Select an existing Nikon Picture Control. • Modify existing Picture Controls (pg. 164): Modify an existing Picture Control to create a combination of sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue for a particular scene or effect. • Create custom Picture Controls (pg. 168): Store modified Picture Controls under unique names and recall or edit them as desired.
Selecting Nikon Picture Controls The camera offers four preset Nikon Picture Controls. Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene. Option Q R S T Description Standard processing for balanced results. Standard Recommended for most situations. Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for Neutral photographs that will later be extensively processed or retouched. Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect. Vivid Choose for photographs that emphasize primary colors.
A The Picture Control Grid Pressing the W button in Step 2 displays a Picture Control grid showing the contrast and saturation for the selected Picture Control in relation to the other Picture Controls (only contrast is displayed when Monochrome is selected). To select a different Picture Control, press 1 or 3, then press 2 to display Picture Control options and press J. A The Picture Control Indicator The current Picture Control is shown in the shooting information display when the R button is pressed.
Modifying Existing Picture Controls Existing Nikon or custom Picture Controls can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. 1 Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control in the Set Picture Control menu (pg. 162) and press 2. 2 Adjust settings. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting and press 4 or 2 to choose a value (pg. 165).
❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option Manual adjustments (all Picture Controls) Description Choose from options between –2 and +2 to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). For Quick adjust example, choosing positive values for Vivid makes pictures more vivid. Not available with Neutral, Monochrome, or custom Picture Controls. Control the sharpness of outlines.
D Active D-Lighting Contrast and Brightness can not be adjusted when Active D-Lighting (pg. 179) is on. Any manual adjustments currently in effect will be lost when Active D-Lighting is turned on. D “A” (Auto) Results for auto contrast and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. Use a type G or D lens for best results.
A Filter Effects (Monochrome Only) The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. The following filter effects are available: Y O R G Option Yellow Orange Red Green Description Enhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in landscape photographs. Orange produces more contrast than yellow, red more contrast than orange. Softens skin tones. Can be used for portraits.
Creating Custom Picture Controls The Nikon Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. 1 Select Manage Picture Control. In the shooting menu (pg. 268), highlight Manage Picture Control and press 2. 2 Select Save/edit. Highlight Save/edit and press 2.
3 Select a Picture Control. Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2, or press J to proceed to step 5 to save a copy of the highlighted Picture Control without further modification. 4 Edit the selected Picture Control. See page 165 for more information. To abandon any changes and start over, press the O 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.
6 Name the Picture Control. Keyboard area Name area The text-entry dialog shown at right will be displayed. By default, new Picture Controls are named by adding a two-digit number (assigned automatically) to the name of the existing Picture Control. This name can be edited to create a new name as described below. To move the cursor in the name area, press the W button and press 4 or 2.
A Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls are not affected by Reset shooting menu (pg. 271). Custom Picture Controls do not have a Quick adjust option (pg. 165). Custom Picture Controls based on Monochrome have Filter effects and Toning options in place of Saturation and Hue controls. A The Original Picture Control Icon The Nikon Picture Control on which the custom Picture Control is based is indicated by an icon in the top right corner of the edit display.
Sharing Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utility available with ViewNX or optional software such as Capture NX 2 can be copied to a memory card and loaded into the camera, or custom Picture Controls created with the camera can be copied to the memory card to be used in compatible cameras and software. ❚❚ Copying Custom Picture Controls to the Camera 1 Select Load/save. In the Manage Picture Control menu, highlight Load/ save and press 2.
4 Select a destination. Choose a destination for the custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2. 5 Name the Picture Control. Name the Picture Control as described on page 170. The new Picture Control will appear in the Picture Control list and can be renamed at any time using the Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu.
❚❚ Saving Custom Picture Controls to the Memory Card 1 Select Copy to card. After displaying the Load/save menu as described in Step 1 on page 172, highlight Copy to card and press 2. 2 Select a Picture Control. Highlight a custom Picture Control and press 2. 3 Choose a destination. Choose a destination from slots 1 through 99 and press J to save the selected Picture Control to the memory card. Any Picture Controls that may already have been saved to the selected slot will be overwritten.
Managing Custom Picture Controls Follow the steps below to rename or delete custom Picture Controls. ❚❚ Renaming Custom Picture Controls 1 Select Rename. In the Manage Picture Control menu, highlight Rename and press 2. 2 Select a Picture Control. Highlight a custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2. 3 Rename the Picture Control. J Rename the Picture Control as described on page 170.
❚❚ Deleting Custom Picture Controls from the Camera 1 Select Delete. In the Manage Picture Control menu, highlight Delete and press 2. 2 Select a Picture Control. Highlight a custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2. 3 Select Yes. Highlight Yes and press J to delete the selected Picture Control. J A Nikon Picture Controls The Nikon Picture Controls supplied with the camera (Standard, Neutral, Vivid, and Monochrome) can not be renamed or deleted.
❚❚ Deleting Custom Picture Controls from the Memory Card 1 Select Load/save. In the Manage Picture Control menu, highlight Load/ save and press 2. 2 Select Delete from card. Highlight Delete from card and press 2.
3 Select a Picture Control. Highlight a custom Picture Control (slot1 through 99) and either; • press 2 to view current Picture Control settings, or • press J to display confirmation dialog shown at right. 4 J 178 Select Yes. Highlight Yes and press J to delete the selected Picture Control.
Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs 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.
To use active D-Lighting: 1 Select Active D-Lighting. In the shooting menu (pg. 268), highlight Active D-lighting and press 2. 2 Choose an option. Highlight Auto, Off, Low, Normal, or High and press J. Choose Auto to let the camera adjust D-Lighting automatically according to shooting conditions. J D Active D-Lighting When Active D-Lighting is on, additional time will be required to record images and the capacity of the memory buffer will drop (pg. 424). Use matrix metering (pg. 112).
Color Space The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Choose a color space according to how photographs will be processed on leaving the camera. Option Description Choose for photographs that will be printed or W sRGB (default) used “as is,” with no further modification. This color space is capable of expressing a wider gamut of colors than sRGB, making it the preferred X Adobe RGB choice for images that will be extensively processed or retouched.
A Color Space Color spaces define the correspondence between colors and the numeric values that represent them in a digital image file. The sRGB color space is widely used, while the Adobe RGB color space is typically used in publishing and commercial printing.
lFlash Photography – Using the Built-in Flash This chapter describes how to use the built-in flash. The Built-in Flash........................................................... pg. 184 Using the Built-in Flash ................................................ pg. 185 Flash Modes.................................................................... pg. 188 Flash Compensation ..................................................... pg. 190 FV Lock ..................................................................
The Built-in Flash The built-in flash has a Guide Number (GN) 17/56 (m/ft, ISO 200, 20 °C/68 °F) and can cover the field of view of a 24mm lens, or a 16mm lens in DX format. It supports i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, which uses monitor pre-flashes to adjust flash output for balanced lighting not only when natural lighting is inadequate but when filling in shadows and backlit subjects or adding a catch light to the subject’s eyes.
Using the Built-in Flash Follow these steps when using the built-in flash. 1 Choose a metering method (pg. 112). Metering selector Select matrix or center-weighted metering to activate i-TTL balanced fillflash for digital SLR. Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR is activated automatically when spot metering is selected. 2 Press the flash pop-up button. The built-in flash will pop up and begin charging. When the flash is fully charged, the flash-ready indicator (c) will light.
4 Check exposure (shutter speed and aperture). Press the shutter-release button halfway and check shutter speed and aperture. The settings available when the built-in flash is raised are listed below.
Lowering the Built-in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. D The Built-in Flash Use with lenses with focal lengths of 24–300 mm in FX format (pg. 374). Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum range of 60 cm (2 ft.) and can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. If the flash fires in continuous release mode (pg. 86), only one picture will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
Flash Modes The camera supports the following flash modes: Flash mode Front-curtain sync Red-eye reduction l Red-eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync 188 Description This mode is recommended for most situations. In programmed auto and aperture-priority auto modes, shutter speed will automatically be set to values between 1/250 and 1/60 s (1/8,000 to 1/60 s when an optional flash unit is used with Auto FP High-Speed Sync) (pg. 377).
Flash mode Description In shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, flash fires just before the shutter closes. Use to create Rear-curtain sync effect of a stream of light behind moving objects. In programmed auto and aperture-priority auto, slow rear-curtain sync is used to capture both subject and background. Use of tripod is recommended to Slow rear-curtain prevent blurring caused by camera shake.
Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output by from –3EV to +1EV in increments of 1/3 EV, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections. Press the Y button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired value is displayed in the control panel.
A Optional Flash Units Flash compensation is also available with optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, and SB-R200 flash units. A See Also For information on choosing the size of the increments available when setting flash compensation, see Custom Setting b3 (Exp comp/fine tune, pg. 292).
FV Lock This feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed without changing the flash level and ensuring that flash output is appropriate to the subject 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. To use FV lock: 1 Assign FV lock to the Fn button. Select FV lock for Custom Setting f5 (Assign FUNC. button > FUNC. button press, pg. 320).
4 Lock flash level. After confirming that the flash ready indicator (M) is displayed in the viewfinder, press the Fn button. The flash will emit a monitor preflash to determine the appropriate flash level. Flash output will be locked at this level and FV lock icon (e) will appear in the viewfinder. 5 Recompose the photograph. 6 Take the photograph. Fn button Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. If desired, additional pictures can be taken without releasing FV lock.
D Using FV Lock with the Built-in Flash FV lock is only available with the built-in flash when TTL (the default option) is selected for Custom Setting e3 (Flash cntrl for built-in flash, pg. 309). A Using FV Lock with Optional Flash Units FV lock is also available with SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, and SB-R200 flash units (available separately). Set the optional flash to TTL mode (the SB-900 and SB-800 can also be used in AA mode; see the flash manual for details).
tOther Shooting Options This chapter covers restoring default settings, making multiple exposures, interval timer photography, and using GPS units and non-CPU lenses. Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings........ pg. 196 Multiple Exposure ......................................................... pg. 198 Interval Timer Photography........................................ pg. 203 Non-CPU Lenses ............................................................ pg. 210 Using a GPS Unit........................
Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the QUAL and E buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). The control panel turns off briefly while settings are reset.
The following shooting-menu options will also be reset. Only settings in the bank currently selected using the Shooting menu bank option will be reset (pg. 269). Settings in the remaining banks are unaffected. Option Image quality Image size Default JPEG Normal Large Option White balance ISO sensitivity Default Auto * 200 * Fine-tuning off. If the current Picture Control has been modified, existing settings for the Picture Control will also be restored.
Multiple Exposure Follow the steps below to record a series of two to ten exposures in a single photograph. Multiple exposures can be recorded at any image quality setting, and produce results with colors noticeably better than photographs combined in an imaging application because they make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor.
3 Select the number of shots. Press 1 or 3 to choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph and press J. 4 Select Auto gain. Highlight Auto gain and press 2. 5 Set gain. Highlight one of the following options and press J. Option Description Gain adjusted according to number of exposures On actually recorded (gain for each exposure is set to 1/2 for (default) 2 exposures, 1/3 for 3 exposures, etc.). Gain is not adjusted when recording multiple exposure.
6 Select Done. Highlight Done and press J. A n icon will be displayed in the control panel. To exit without taking a multiple exposure, select Multiple exposure > Reset in the shooting menu. 7 t Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. In continuous high-speed and continuous lowspeed release modes (pg. 84), the camera records all exposures in a single burst.
D Multiple Exposure Do not remove or replace the memory card while recording a multiple exposure. Live view (pg. 89) can not be used to record multiple exposures. The information listed in the playback photo information display (including date of recording and camera orientation) is for the first shot in the multiple exposure.
❚❚ Interrupting Multiple Exposures Selecting Multiple exposure in the shooting menu while a multiple exposure is being recorded displays the options shown at right. To interrupt a multiple exposure before the specified number of exposures have been taken, highlight Cancel and press J. If shooting ends 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.
Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. 1 Select Interval timer shooting. Highlight Interval timer shooting in the shooting menu (pg. 268) and press 2. 2 Select a starting trigger. Highlight one of the following Choose start time options and press 2. • Now: Shooting begins about 3 s after settings are completed (proceed to Step 4). • Start time: Choose a start time (see Step 3).
3 Choose a start time. Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours or minutes; press 1 or 3 to change. The starting time is not displayed if Now is selected for Choose start time. 4 Choose an interval. Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours, minutes, or seconds; press 1 or 3 to change. Note that the camera will not be able to take photographs at the specified interval if it is shorter than the shutter speed or the time required to record images.
5 Choose the number of intervals and number of shots per interval. Press 4 or 2 to highlight number of intervals or number of shots; press 1 or 3 to change. The total number of shots that will be taken is displayed to the right. Number of Number Total intervals 6 of shots/ number of interval shots Start shooting. Highlight Start > On and press J (to return to the shooting menu without starting the interval timer, highlight Start > Off and press J).
D Out of Memory If the memory card is full, the interval timer will remain active but no pictures will be taken. Resume shooting (pg. 207) after deleting some pictures or turning the camera off and inserting another memory card. A Bracketing Adjust bracketing settings before starting interval timer photography.
❚❚ Pausing Interval Timer Photography Interval time photography can be paused by: • Pressing the J button between intervals • Highlighting Start > Pause in the interval timer menu and pressing J • Turning the camera off and then on again (if desired, the memory card can be replaced while the camera is off ) • Selecting live view (a), self-timer (E), or mirror-up (MUP) release modes To resume shooting: 1 Choose a new starting trigger. Choose a new starting trigger and start time as described on page 203.
❚❚ Interrupting Interval Timer Photography Interval timer shooting will end automatically if the battery is exhausted. Interval timer photography can also be ended by: • Selecting Start > Off in the interval timer menu • Performing a two button reset (pg. 196) • Selecting Reset shooting menu in the shooting menu (pg. 271) • Changing bracketing settings (pg. 130) Normal shooting will resume when interval timer photography ends.
A Shooting Menu Banks Changes to interval timer settings apply to all shooting menu banks (pg. 269). If shooting menu settings are reset using the Reset shooting menu item in the shooting menu (pg.
Non-CPU Lenses By specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain access to a variety of CPU lens functions when using a non-CPU lens.
❚❚ The Non-CPU Lens Data Menu 1 Select Non-CPU lens data. Highlight Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu (pg. 331) and press 2. 2 Select a lens number. Highlight Lens number and press 4 or 2 to choose a lens number between 1 and 9. 3 Select a focal length. Highlight Focal length (mm) and press 4 or 2 to choose a focal length between 6 and 4,000 mm. 4 Select a maximum aperture. Highlight Maximum aperture and press 4 or 2 to choose a maximum aperture between f/1.2 and f/22.
5 Select Done. Highlight Done and press J. The specified focal length and aperture will be stored under the chosen lens number. This combination of focal length and aperture can be recalled at any time by selecting the lens number using camera controls as described below. ❚❚ Choosing a Lens Number Using Camera Controls 1 Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control. Select Choose non-CPU lens number as the “+command dials” option for a camera control in the Custom Settings menu.
Using a GPS Unit Optional Garmin GPS units that conform to version 2.01 or 3.01 of the National Marine Electronics Association NMEA0183 data format can be connected to the camera’s ten-pin remote terminal using an MC-35 GPS adapter cord (available separately; pg. 389), allowing information on the camera’s current position to be recorded when photographs are taken. Operation has been confirmed with Garmin eTrex and Garmin geko series devices equipped with a PC interface cable connector.
When the camera establishes communication with a GPS device, a k icon will be displayed in the control panel. Photo information for pictures taken while the k icon is displayed will include an additional page (pg. 229) recording the current latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), and heading. If no data are received from the GPS unit for two seconds, the k icon will clear from the display and the camera will stop recording GPS information.
❚❚ Setup Menu Options The GPS item in the setup menu contains the options listed below. • Auto meter off: Choose whether or not the exposure meters will turn off automatically when a GPS unit is attached. Option Description Exposure meters will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the period specified in Custom Setting c2 Enable (Auto meter-off delay).
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IMore About Playback – Playback Options This chapter describes how to play back photographs and details the operations that can be performed during playback. Full-Frame Playback...................................................... pg. 218 Photo Information ........................................................ pg. 220 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ...... pg. 232 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ....................... pg. 234 Protecting Photographs from Deletion .................... pg.
Full-Frame Playback To play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. Multi selector Sub-command dial O button K button G button L button W button X button J button Main command dial I A Rotate Tall To display “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs in tall orientation, select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu (pg. 265).
To View additional photographs Use Press 1 or 3 to view information about current photograph (pg. 220). View photo information View thumbnails Zoom in on photograph W Delete images O Change protect status Return to shooting mode Display menus Description Press 2 to view photographs in order recorded, 4 to view photographs in reverse order. X L /K G See page 232 for more information on the thumbnail display. See page 234 for more information on playback zoom.
Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in fullframe playback. There are up to 9 pages of information for each photo. Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as shown below. Note that shooting data, RGB histograms, and highlights are only displayed if corresponding option is selected for Display mode (pg. 264; shooting data page 4 is only displayed if copyright information was recorded with the photograph as described on page 343).
❚❚ File Information 1 2 3 4 5 1/ 10 13 100ND700 DSC _0001. JPG 15/07/2008 10 : 02 : 27 12 1 2 3 4 5 11 Protect status ............................. 235 Retouch indicator..................... 349 Focus point 1 .............................. 264 AF area brackets ...................45, 94 Frame number/ total number of frames 6 File name..................................... 274 10 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 N OR ORMAL AL 4256x2832 6 7 8 Image quality ............................... 64 Image size........
❚❚ Highlights 1 1 2 3 4 100-1 6 5 Highlights Select R, G, B 1 Protect status............................. 235 2 Retouch indicator..................... 349 3 Image highlights 2.................... 264 4 Folder number– frame number 3 .........................272 5 Current channel 2 6 Highlight display indicator....264 1 Displayed only if Highlights is selected for Display mode (pg. 264). 2 Blinking areas indicate highlights for current channel.
❚❚ RGB Histogram 1 1 2 7 3 4 H ighlights 8 100--1 9 5 6 1 2 3 4 Select R, G, B Protect status ............................. 235 Retouch indicator..................... 349 Image highlights 2 Folder number– frame number 3 ......................... 272 5 Histogram (RGB channel) 4. In all histograms, horizontal axis gives pixel brightness, vertical axis number of pixels.
4 Some sample histograms are shown below: • If the image contains 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.
❚❚ Shooting Data Page 1 1 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 MTR, SPD, AP. EXP. MODE, I SO , EXP. TUN I NG FOCAL LENGTH LENS AF / VR FLASH MODE, : , 1/ 250, F11 : , 200 : + 1. 3, +5 / 6 : 35mm : 24– 120 / 3. 5–5.6 : S / VR– On : Built – i n, TTL, +1. 3 CMD : M : TTL, +3. 0 A: TTL, +3. 0 C: OFF B: OFF N I KON D700 11 100--1 12 1 Protect status............................. 235 8 Focus mode .................................. 72 Lens VR 2 Retouch indicator..................... 349 (vibration reduction) 4 ...........
❚❚ Shooting Data Page 2 1 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 WHI TE BALANCE COLOR SPACE PI CTURE CNTRL QUICK ADJUST SHARPENING CONTRAST BRI GHTNESS SATURATION HUE : AUTO, 0, 0 : s RGB : STANDARD :0 :3 :0 :0 :0 :0 N I KON D700 100--1 12 1 Protect status............................. 235 2 Retouch indicator..................... 349 3 White balance............................ 139 Color temperature ................... 147 White balance fine-tuning.... 143 Preset manual............................ 148 4 Color space.
❚❚ Shooting Data Page 3 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 NOI SE REDUC. ACT . D–L I GHT. VIGNETTE CTRL RETOUCH 7 COMMENT : H I I SO, NORM : NORMAL : NORMAL : D– L I GHT I NG WARM TONE CYANOTYPE TRI M : SPRI NG HAS COME. SP RI NG HAS COME. 3636 N I KON D700 100--1 8 1 Protect status............................. 235 2 Retouch indicator..................... 349 3 High ISO noise reduction ...... 278 Long exposure noise reduction..................................... 277 4 Active D-Lighting .....................
❚❚ Shooting Data Page 4 1 1 2 3 ARTIST : KOUGAKU TARO 4 COPYRI GHT : NI KON N I KON D700 1 2 3 4 5 Protect status............................. 235 Retouch indicator..................... 349 Name of photographer.......... 343 Copyright holder ...................... 343 100--1 6 5 Camera name 6 Folder number– frame number 2..........................272 1 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode (pg. 264) and copyright information was appended to photograph (pg. 343).
❚❚ GPS Data 1 1 2 3 LATITUDE 4 LONGITUDE 5 6 ALTITUDE TIME(UTC) 7 HEADING : : : : : : : : N 35 º 36. 371' E 139 º 43. 696' 35m 15/07/2008 10:02:27 105. 07 º N I KON D700 8 1 2 3 4 5 Protect status............................. 235 Retouch indicator..................... 349 Latitude Longitude Altitude 100--1 9 6 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) 7 Heading 2 8 Camera name 9 Folder number– frame number 3..........................
❚❚ Overview Data 1 2 N I KON D700 1 / 10 16 15 14 13 12 11 230 4 5 1/ 250 , F11 + 1. 3 –1. 3 10000 200 35mm L A6, M1 100ND700 DSC_0001. JPG 15/07/2008 10: 02: 27 1 Frame number/ total number of frames 2 Protect status............................. 235 3 Camera name 4 Retouch indicator..................... 349 5 Histogram showing the distribution of tones in the image (pg. 224). Horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, vertical axis shows number of pixels of each brightness in image.
N I KON D700 1 / 10 28 27 26 1/ 250, F11 + 1. 3 –1. 3 10000 35mm A6, M1 100ND700 DSC_0001. JPG 15/07/2008 10 : 02: 27 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 200 24 Picture Control .......................... 162 Active D-Lighting .................... 180 File name..................................... 274 Image quality................................64 Image size ......................................69 Image area 2...................................58 Image authentication indicator ..............................
Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback To display images in “contact sheets” of four or nine images, press the W button.
The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: To Use Display more images W Display fewer images X Description Press W button to “zoom out” from one to four images per page. Press again to display nine images per page. Press X button to “zoom in” from nine to four images per page. Press again to display highlighted image full frame. Press center of multi selector to switch back and forth between full frame and thumbnail playback.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: To Use Zoom in or out X/ W View other areas of image I 234 Rotate main command dial to view same location in other images at current zoom ratio.
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the L button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the O button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (pp. 43, 332). 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 L button.
Deleting Individual Photographs To delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or the photograph highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O button. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. 1 Select an image. Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list. 2 Press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Full-Frame Playback Thumbnail Playback I To delete the photograph, press the O button again. To exit without deleting the photograph, press the K button.
QConnections – Connecting to External Devices This chapter describes how to copy photographs to a computer, how to print pictures, and how to view them on a television set. Connecting to a Computer ........................................... pg. 238 Direct USB Connection ................................................................ pg. 240 Wireless and Ethernet Networks .............................................. pg. 242 Printing Photographs .................................................... pg.
Connecting to a Computer This section describes how to use the supplied UC-E4 USB cable to connect the camera to a computer. Before connecting the camera, install Nikon Transfer and ViewNX from the supplied Software Suite CD (see the Install Guide for more information).
D Connecting Cables Be sure the camera is off when connecting or disconnecting interface cables. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. A Camera Control Pro 2 Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately; pg. 388) can be used to control the camera from a computer. When Camera Control Pro 2 is running, “c” will be displayed in the control panel.
Direct USB Connection Connect the camera using the supplied UC-E4 USB cable. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Turn the computer on. Power switch Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up. 3 Connect the USB cable. Connect the USB cable as shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. Q 240 D USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard.
4 Turn the camera on. 5 Transfer photographs. Power switch Nikon Transfer will start automatically; click the Start Transfer button to transfer photographs (for more Start Transfer button information on using Nikon Transfer, select Nikon Transfer help from the Nikon Transfer Help menu). 6 Turn the camera off. Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable when transfer is complete. Q D During Transfer Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress.
Wireless and Ethernet Networks If the optional WT-4 wireless transmitter (pg. 385) is attached, photographs can be transferred or printed over wireless or Ethernet networks and the camera can also be controlled from network computers running Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately). The WT-4 can be used in any of the following modes: Mode Function Upload new or existing photographs to computer or ftp Transfer mode server. Thumbnail Preview photographs on computer monitor before select mode upload.
Printing Photographs Photographs can be printed by any of the following methods: • Connect the camera to a printer and print JPEG photographs directly from the camera (pg. 244). • Insert the camera memory card in a printer equipped with a card slot (see the printer manual for details). If the printer supports DPOF (pg. 435), photographs can be selected for printing using Print set (DPOF) (pg. 253). • Take the camera memory card to a developer or digital printer center. If the center supports DPOF (pg.
Direct USB Connection If the camera is connected to a PictBridge printer via the supplied USB cable, selected JPEG pictures can be printed directly from the camera. Take photographs Select photographs for printing using Print set (DPOF) (pg. 253) Connect camera to printer (pg. 245) Print photographs one at a time (pg. 246) Print multiple photographs (pg. 249) Create index prints (pg.
❚❚ Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied UC-E4 USB cable. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Connect the USB cable. Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable as shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. 3 Turn the camera on. A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge playback display.
❚❚ Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 Select a picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures, or press the X button to zoom in on the current frame (pg. 234). To view six pictures at a time, press the W button. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press X to display the highlighted picture full frame. 2 Display printing options. Press J to display PictBridge printing options.
3 Adjust printing options. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select. Option Description Menu shown at right will be displayed. Press 1 or 3 to choose page size (to print at Page size default page size for current printer, select Printer default), then press J to select and return to previous menu. Menu shown at right will be displayed. Press 1 or 3 to No. of choose number of copies copies (maximum 99), then press J to select and return to previous menu.
Option Cropping 4 Description Menu shown at right will be displayed. To exit without cropping picture, highlight No cropping and press J. To crop picture, highlight Crop and press 2. If Crop is selected, dialog shown at right will be displayed. Press X to increase size of crop, W to decrease. Choose position of crop using multi selector and press J. Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J.
Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 245). G button 2 Choose Print select or Print (DPOF). Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Print select: Select pictures for printing. • Print (DPOF): Print an existing print order created with the Print set (DPOF) option in the playback menu (pg. 253). The current print order will be displayed in Step 3.
3 Select pictures. Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To display the current picture full screen, L button press X button. To select the current picture for printing, press the L button and press 1. The picture will be marked with a Z icon and the number of prints will be set to 1. Keeping the L button pressed, press 1 or 3 to specify the number of prints (up to 99; to deselect the picture, press 3 when the number of prints is 1).
5 Adjust printing options. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select. Option Description Menu of page size options will be displayed (pg. 247). Press 1 or 3 to choose page size (to print at default Page size page size for current printer, select Printer default), then press J to select and return to previous menu. Menu of border options will be displayed (pg. 247).
❚❚ Creating Index Prints To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card, select Index print in Step 2 of “Printing Multiple Pictures” (pg. 249). Note that if the memory card contains more than 256 pictures, only the first 256 images will be printed. 1 Select Index print. Highlight Index print in the PictBridge menu (pg. 249) and press 2. The confirmation dialog shown at right will be displayed. 2 Display printing options. Press J to display PictBridge printing options.
❚❚ Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print set (DPOF) option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF. Selecting Print set (DPOF) from the playback menu displays the menu shown in Step 1. 1 Choose Select/set. Highlight Select/set and press 2. 2 Select pictures. Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To display the current picture in full L button screen, press X button.
3 Select imprint options. Highlight the following options and press 2 to toggle the highlighted option on or off (to complete the print order without including this information, proceed to Step 4). • Data imprint: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order. • Imprint date: Print date of recording on all pictures in print order. 4 Complete the print order. Highlight Done and press J to complete the print order.
Viewing Photographs on TV The supplied EG-D100 video cable can be used to connect the camera to a television or VCR for playback or recording. A type C mini-pin High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from commercial sources) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices. Standard Definition Devices To connect the camera to a standard television: 1 Turn the camera off. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the video cable.
A Video Mode (pg. 333) Be sure that the video standard matches the standard used in the video device. Note that resolution will drop when images are output on a PAL device. A Television Playback Use of an EH-5a or EH-5 AC adapter (available separately) is recommended for extended playback. When the EH-5a or EH-5 is connected, the camera monitor-off delay will be fixed at ten minutes and the exposure meters will no longer turn off automatically.
High-Definition Devices The camera can be connected to HDMI devices using a type C mini-pin HDMI cable (available separately from commercial sources). 1 Turn the camera off. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. 2 Connect the HDMI cable as shown. Connect to camera Connect to highdefinition device 3 Tune the device to the HDMI channel. 4 Turn the camera on and press K button.
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UMenu Guide This chapter describes the options available in the camera menus. D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ............... pg. 260 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options................. pg. 268 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings........................................................ pg. 280 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup............................... pg. 331 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies..................................................... pg.
D The Playback Menu: Managing Images The playback menu contains the options listed below. To display the playback menu, press G and press 4 to highlight the tab for current menu, then press 1 or 3 to highlight the playback menu tab; for more information, see page 26.
2 Display thumbnails. To select pictures from a list of thumbnails, choose the “Selected”, “Select/set”, or “Print (DPOF)” option. 3 Highlight a picture. To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button. 4 Press the center of the multi selector to select the highlighted picture. Selected pictures are marked by an icon. When selecting pictures for printing, press the L button and press 1 or 3 to choose the number of copies.
6 Press J to complete the operation. J button A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J. Delete Select this option to delete pictures. Protected and hidden images will not be deleted. Option Q Selected R All U 262 Description Delete selected pictures. Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback (pg. 263).
Playback Folder Choose a folder for playback. Option ND700 (default) All Current Description Pictures in all folders created with the D700 will be visible during playback. Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback. Only pictures in the current folder will be visible during playback. Hide Image Hide or reveal selected pictures. Hidden pictures are visible only in the Hide image menu and can only be deleted by formatting the memory card.
Display Mode Choose the information available in the playback photo information display (pg. 220). Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option, then press 2 to select the option for the photo information display. A L appears next to selected items; to deselect, highlight and press 2. To return to the playback menu, highlight Done and press 2. Option Description Basic photo info Active focus point (or, in single-servo AF, focus point where focus first locked) is shown in red in photo information display.
Image Review Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting. Option Description Pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor after On shooting. Off (default) Pictures can only be displayed by pressing K button. After Delete Choose the picture displayed after an image is deleted. Option Show next S (default) Show T previous Description Display following picture. If deleted picture was last frame, previous picture will be displayed.
Slide Show Create a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (pg. 263). Hidden images (pg. 263) are not displayed. Option Description Start Start slide show. Frame interval Choose how long each picture will be displayed. To start the slide show, highlight Start and press J. The following operations can be performed while the slide show is in progress: To Press Description Skip back/skip Press 4 to return to previous frame, 2 to skip ahead to next frame.
Print Set (DPOF) Choose Select/set to select pictures for printing on a DPOFcompatible device (pg. 253). Choose Deselect all? to remove all pictures from the current print order.
C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options The shooting menu contains the options listed below. To display the shooting menu, press G and press 4 to highlight the tab for current menu, then press 1 or 3 to highlight the shooting menu tab; for more information, see page 26.
Shooting Menu Bank Shooting menu options are stored in one of four banks. With the exceptions of Multiple exposure, Interval timer shooting, and modifications to Picture Controls (quick adjust and other manual adjustments), changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others. To store a particular combination of frequently-used settings, select one of the four banks and set the camera to these settings.
2 Enter a name. Keyboard area To move the cursor in the name area, press the W button and press 4 or 2. To enter a new letter at the current cursor position, use the multi selector Name area to highlight the desired character in the keyboard area and press the center of the multi selector. To delete the character at the current cursor position, press the O button. To return to the shooting menu without changing the bank name, press the G button. Bank names can be up to twenty characters long.
Reset Shooting Menu Choose whether to restore default settings for the current shooting menu bank. See page 419 for a list of default settings. With the exceptions of image quality, image size, white balance, and ISO sensitivity, shooting menu settings are not reset when a two-button reset (pg. 196) is performed. Option Description Yes Restore defaults for the current shooting menu bank. No (default) Exit without changing shooting menu settings.
Active Folder Select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored. ❚❚ New Folder Number 1 Select New folder number. Highlight New folder number and press 2. 2 Choose a folder number. Press 4 or 2 to highlight a digit, press 1 or 3 to change. If a folder with the selected number already exists, a W, X, or Y icon will be displayed to the left of the folder number: • W : Folder is empty. • X : Folder is partially full. • Y : Folder contains 999 pictures or a picture numbered 9999.
❚❚ Select Folder 1 Choose Select folder. Highlight Select folder and press 2. 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 shooting menu (to exit without changing the active folder, press the G button). Subsequent photographs will be stored in the selected folder.
File Naming Photographs are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” or, in the case of images that use the Adobe RGB color space, “_DSC”, followed by a four-digit number and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSC_0001.JPG”). The File naming option is used to select three letters to replace the “DSC” portion of the file name. For information on editing file names, see steps 2 and 3 of “Renaming Shooting Menu Banks” (pg. 270).
JPEG Compression Choose whether to compress JPEG images to a fixed size or to vary file size for improved image quality (pg. 67). NEF (RAW) Recording Choose compression and bit-depth options for NEF (RAW) images (pg. 67). White Balance Adjust white balance settings (pg. 140). Set Picture Control Select from the Picture Controls provided with the camera to instantly adjust image processing settings (pg. 160).
Active D-Lighting This option can be used to prevent loss of detail in highlights and shadows (pg. 179). Choose from Auto, High, Normal, Low, and Off (the default setting). Vignette Control “Vignetting” is a drop in brightness at the edges of a photograph. Its effects vary from lens to lens and are most noticeable at maximum aperture. Vignette control reduces vignetting for type G and D lenses (DX and PC lenses excluded). Choose from High, Normal (the default setting), Low, and Off.
Long Exp. NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction) Choose whether to reduce noise in pictures taken at slow shutter speeds. Option Description Photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s are processed to reduce noise. While photographs are being processed, the capacity of the memory buffer will drop. “l m” will blink in the shutter speed/aperture displays for a On period of time approximately equal to the current shutter speed.
High ISO NR Photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities can be processed to reduce “noise.” Option Description S High Noise reduction is performed at ISO sensitivities of ISO Normal 2000 and higher. While photographs are being T (default) processed, the capacity of the memory buffer will drop. Choose the amount of noise reduction performed from U Low High, Normal, and Low. Noise reduction is only performed at sensitivities of Hi 0.3 and higher.
Interval Timer Shooting Take photographs automatically at pre-selected intervals. Use for time-lapse movies of such subjects as flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons (pg. 203).
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. To display the Custom Settings, press G and press 4 to highlight the tab for current menu, then press 1 or 3 to highlight the Custom Settings tab; for more information, see page 26. Main menu U 280 B: Custom setting bank (pg. 282) A: Reset custom settings (pg.
The following Custom Settings are available: Custom Setting B Custom setting bank A Reset custom settings a Autofocus a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8 a9 a10 AF-C priority selection AF-S priority selection Dynamic AF area Focus tracking with lock-on AF activation AF point illumination Focus point wrap-around AF point selection Built-in AF-assist illuminator AF-ON for MB-D10 Page 282 282 283 284 285 287 287 288 288 289 290 291 b Metering/exposure b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 ISO sensitivity step value EV steps for exposure
C: Custom Setting Bank Custom Settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others. To store a particular combination of frequently-used settings, select one of the four banks and set the camera to these settings. The new settings will be stored in the bank even when the camera is turned off, and will be restored the next time the bank is selected.
a: Autofocus a1: AF-C Priority Selection This option controls whether Focus mode selector photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) in continuous-servo AF. To select continuous-servo AF, rotate the focus mode selector to C. Option Release G (default) Description Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed. Photos can be taken even when the camera is not in Release + E focus.
a2: AF-S Priority Selection This option controls whether photographs can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) or whenever the shutterrelease button is pressed (release priority) in single-servo AF. To select single-servo AF, rotate the focus mode selector to S. Option G Release F Focus (default) Focus mode selector Description Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed. Photos can only be taken when the in-focus indicator (I) is displayed.
a3: Dynamic AF Area If the subject leaves the selected focus point when dynamic-area AF (I; pg. 74) is selected in continuous-servo AF (focus mode C; pg. 72), the camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points. Choose the number of focus points from 9, 21, and 51 based on subject movement. Only active focus point is displayed in the viewfinder. Remaining focus points provide information to assist focus operation.
Option Description If the subject leaves the selected focus point, the camera will use 3D-tracking to track the subject and select a new focus point as required. Use to 51 points f (3D-tracking) quickly compose pictures with subjects that are moving erratically from side to side (e.g., tennis players). If the subject leaves the viewfinder, remove your finger from the shutter-release button and recompose the photograph with the subject in the selected focus point.
a4: Focus Tracking with Lock-On This option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to the subject. Option Description C Long When the distance to the subject changes abruptly, the Normal camera waits for the specified period (long, normal, or D (default) short) before adjusting the distance to the subject. This prevents the camera from refocusing when the subject is E Short briefly obscured by objects passing through the frame.
a6: AF Point Illumination Choose whether the active focus point is highlighted in red in the viewfinder. Option Description The selected focus point is automatically highlighted as Auto needed to establish contrast with the background. DX (default) format crop is indicated by frame in viewfinder. The selected focus point is always highlighted, regardless of the brightness of the background. DX format crop is indicated by frame in viewfinder.
a8: AF Point Selection Choose the number of focus points available for manual focuspoint selection. Option B 51 points (default) Description Choose from the 51 focus points shown at right. Choose from the 11 focus points shown at right. Use for quick A 11 points focus-point selection.
a9: Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when lighting is poor. Option Description The AF-assist illuminator lights when lighting is poor. AFassist illumination is only available when both of the following conditions are met: On 1. Single-servo autofocus is selected for focus mode (pg. 72). (default) 2. Auto-area AF is chosen for AF-area mode (pg.
a10: AF-On for MB-D10 Choose the function assigned to the B button on the optional MB-D10 battery pack. Option AF-ON A (default) Description Pressing the MB-D10 B button initiates autofocus. Focus and exposure lock while the MB-D10 B B AE/AF lock button is pressed. Exposure locks while the MB-D10 B button is C AE lock only pressed.
b: Metering/Exposure b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value This option determines whether adjustments to sensitivity are made in increments equivalent to 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, or 1 EV. Option H 1/3 step (default) I 1/2 step J 1 step b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl. This option determines whether adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, and bracketing are made in increments equivalent to 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, or 1 EV. Option Description Changes to shutter speed and aperture are in increments 1/3 step H equivalent to 1/3 EV.
b4: Easy Exposure Compensation This option controls whether the E button is needed to set exposure compensation (pg. 128). If On (Auto reset) or On is selected, the 0 at the center of the exposure display will blink even when exposure compensation is set to ±0. Option Description Exposure compensation is set by rotating one of the command dials (see note below).
b5: Center-Weighted Area When calculating exposure, centerweighted metering assigns the greatest weight to a circle in the center of the frame. The diameter (φ ) of this circle can be set to 8, 12, 15, or 20 mm or to the average of the entire frame. L y z 0 P Option φ 8 mm φ 12 mm (default) φ 15 mm φ 20 mm Average Note that unless Average is selected, the diameter is fixed at 12 mm when a non-CPU lens is used, regardless of the setting selected for Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu (pg. 210).
2 Select Yes. The message shown at right will be displayed; highlight Yes and press 2 to proceed, or select No to exit without altering exposure. 3 Select a metering method. Highlight Matrix metering, Center-weighted, or Spot metering and press 2. 4 Choose an exposure value. Press 1 or 3 to choose an exposure value from +1 to –1 EV. Press J to save changes and exit. D Fine-Tuning Exposure Exposure can be fine-tuned separately for each Custom Settings bank and is not affected by two-button resets.
c: Timers/AE Lock c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L At the default setting of Off, exposure only locks when the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. If On is selected, exposure will also lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. c2: Auto Meter-off Delay This option controls how long the camera continues to meter exposure when no operations are performed. Choose from 4 s, 6 s, 8 s, 16 s, 30 s, 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 30 minutes, or until the camera is turned off (No limit).
c3: Self-Timer Delay This option controls the length of the shutter release delay in self-timer mode. Choose from 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, and 20 s. Option a 2s b 5s c 10 s (default) d 20 s c4: Monitor off Delay This option controls how long the monitor remains on when no operations are performed during playback, image review, or when menus or shooting information is displayed.
d: Shooting/Display d1: Beep Choose High or Low to sound a beep when the self-timer is used or the camera focuses in single-servo autofocus (note that a beep will not sound if Release is selected for Custom Setting a2 (AF-S priority selection, pg. 284). Option High y (default) z Low Off Description Choose the pitch of the beep from High and Low. A c icon is displayed in the control panel and shooting information displays. Turn the beep speaker off.
d4: CL Mode Shooting Speed This option determines the maximum frame advance rate in CL (continuous low speed) mode (during interval timer photography, this setting also determines the frame advance rate for singleframe mode). Choose from values between one and seven frames per second (fps); the default setting is 3 fps. Note that the frame advance rate may drop below the selected value at slow shutter speeds, and that the maximum frame rate without the optional MB-D10 battery pack is 5 fps. d5: Max.
d6: File Number Sequence When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera.
d7: Shooting Info Display At the default setting of Auto (AUTO), the color of the lettering in the information display (pg. 12) will automatically change from black to white or white to black to maintain contrast with the background. To always use the same color lettering, select Manual and choose Dark on light (B; black lettering) or Light on dark (W; white lettering). Monitor brightness will automatically be adjusted for maximum contrast with the selected text color.
d8: LCD Illumination At the default setting of Off, the control panel backlight (LCD illuminator) will only light while the power switch is in the D position. If On is selected, the control panel will be illuminated while the exposure meters are active (pg. 48). Select Off for increased battery life. d9: Exposure Delay Mode At the default setting of Off, shutter is released when the shutterrelease button is pressed. When shooting with Tripod selected in live view mode (pg.
A Using AA Batteries EN-EL4a or EN-EL4 rechargeable Li-ion batteries (available separately) or EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion batteries are recommended for best performance. Fewer pictures can be taken with AA batteries (pg. 436). The capacity of AA batteries drops sharply at temperatures below 20 °C (68 °F) and varies with make and storage conditions; in some cases, batteries may cease to function before their expiry date.
d11: Battery Order Choose whether the battery in the camera or the batteries in the battery pack are used first when an optional MB-D10 battery pack is attached. Option Use MB-D10 batteries 5 first (default) Use camera battery 6 first Description The camera battery is used only when the batteries in the MB-D10 are exhausted. The batteries in the MB-D10 are used only when the camera battery is exhausted. A X icon is displayed in the camera control panel when the batteries in the MB-D10 are in use.
e: Bracketing/Flash e1: Flash Sync Speed This option controls flash sync speed. Option Description Use auto FP high-speed sync with SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-R200 flash units. If other flash units are used, shutter speed is set to 1/320 s. When the camera 1/320 s (Auto FP) shows a shutter speed of 1/320 s in exposure mode e or g, auto FP high-speed sync will be activated if the actual shutter speed is faster than 1/320 s.
Flash Control at 1/320 s (Auto FP) When 1/320 s (Auto FP) is selected for Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, pg. 305), the built-in flash and optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-R200 flash units can be used at shutter speeds as fast as 1/320 s; at faster speeds, Auto FP High-Speed Sync is available with optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-R200 flash units.
D The Flash-Ready Indicator When the flash fires at full power, the flash-indicator in the camera viewfinder will blink to warn that the resulting photograph may be underexposed. Note that the flash-ready indicators on optional flash units will not display this warning when 1/320 s (Auto FP) is selected.
e2: Flash Shutter Speed This option determines the slowest shutter speed available when using front- or rear-curtain sync or red-eye reduction in programmed auto or aperture-priority auto exposure modes (regardless of the setting chosen, shutter speeds can be as slow as 30 s in shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes or at flash settings of slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, or red-eye reduction with slow sync). Options range from 1/60 s (1/60 s, the default setting) to 30 s (30 s).
e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash. 1 2 3 4 Option TTL (default) Manual Repeating flash Commander mode Description Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions. Choose the flash level (pg. 310). The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a strobe-light effect (pg. 310). Use the built-in flash as a master flash controlling one or more remote optional flash units (pg. 311).
❚❚ Manual Choose a flash level between Full and 1/128 (1/128 of full power). At full power, the built-in flash has a Guide Number of 18/59 (m/ft., ISO 200, 20°C/68°F). ❚❚ Repeating Flash The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a strobe-light effect. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the following options, 1 or 3 to change. Option Output Description Choose flash output (expressed as a fraction of full power). Choose the number of times the flash fires at the selected output.
❚❚ Commander Mode Use the built-in flash as a master flash controlling one or more remote optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash units in up to two groups (A and B) using advanced wireless lighting. Selecting this option displays the menu shown at right. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the following options, 1 or 3 to change. Option Description Built-in Choose a flash mode for the built-in flash (commander flash). flash i-TTL mode. Choose flash compensation from values between TTL +3.0 and –3.
Follow the steps below to take photographs in commander mode. 1 Adjust settings for the built-in flash. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the built-in flash. Note that output level can not be adjusted in – – mode. 2 Adjust settings for group A. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the flash units in group A. 3 Adjust settings for group B. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the flash units in group B. U 312 4 Select the channel. 5 Press J.
6 Compose the shot. Compose the shot and arrange the flash units as shown below. Note that the maximum distance at which the remote flash units can be placed may vary with shooting conditions. 60 ° or less 10 m/33 ft. or less 30 ° or less 30 ° or less Remote flash 7 60 ° or less 5 m/15 ft. or less Camera (built-in flash) Wireless remote sensors on flash units should face camera. 5 m/15 ft. or less Set the remote flash units to the selected channel.
A The Flash Sync Mode Display M does not appear in the control panel flash sync mode display when – – is selected for Built-in flash > Mode. A Flash Compensation The flash compensation value selected with the Y (M) button and subcommand dial is added to the flash compensation values selected for the built-in flash, group A, and group B in the Commander mode menu. A Y icon is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder when a flash compensation value other than ±0 is selected for Built-in flash > TTL.
e4: Modeling Flash If On (the default setting) is selected when the camera is being used with the built-in flash or an optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash unit, a modeling flash will be emitted when the camera depth-of-field preview button is pressed (pg. 115). No modeling flash is emitted if Off is selected. e5: Auto Bracketing Set Choose the setting or settings bracketed when auto bracketing (pg. 130) is in effect.
e6: Auto Bracketing (Mode M) This option determines which settings are affected when AE & flash or AE only is selected for Custom Setting e5 in manual exposure mode. Option F G H I Description Camera varies shutter speed (Custom Setting e5 Flash/speed set to AE only) or shutter speed and flash level (default) (Custom Setting e5 set to AE & flash).
e7: Bracketing Order At the default setting of MTR>under>over (H), bracketing is performed in the order described on pages 132 and 136. If Under>MTR>over (I) is selected, shooting will proceed in order from the lowest to the highest value.
f: Controls f1: D Switch Choose the function performed by rotating the power switch to the D position. D Option LCD backlight (D) (default) 0 Both Description Control panel backlight illuminates for 6 s. Control panel backlight illuminates and shooting information is displayed in monitor. f2: Multi Selector Center Button This option determines what operations can be performed by pressing the center of the multi selector in shooting and playback modes.
❚❚ Playback Mode Selecting Playback mode displays the following options: n o p u Option Description Thumbnail Press the center of the multi selector to toggle on/off between full-frame and thumbnail playback. (default) In both full-frame and thumbnail playback, a View histogram is displayed while the center of the multi histograms selector is pressed. Press the center of the multi selector to toggle between full-frame or thumbnail playback and Zoom on/ playback zoom.
f4: Photo Info/Playback At the default setting of Info13/Playback42, pressing 1 or 3 in full-frame playback changes the photo information displayed, while pressing 4 or 2 displays additional images. To reverse the role of the multi selector buttons so that pressing 1 or 3 displays additional images and pressing 4 or 2 changes the photo information displayed, select Info42/Playback13. This setting also applies to the multi selector on the optional MB-D10 battery pack. f5: Assign FUNC.
Option D E F s t L M N f g Description Exposure locks when the Fn button is pressed, and AE lock remains locked until the button is pressed a second (Reset on time, the shutter is released, or the exposure meters * release) turn off. Exposure locks when the Fn button is pressed, and AE lock remains locked until the button is pressed a second (Hold) * time or the exposure meters turn off. AF lock only Focus locks while the Fn button is pressed.
Option e m Description If image quality is set to JPEG fine, JPEG normal, or JPEG basic, “RAW” will be displayed in the control panel and an NEF (RAW) copy will be recorded with * +NEF (RAW) the next picture taken after the Fn button is pressed. To exit without recording an NEF (RAW) copy, press the Fn button again. Virtual The electronic analog exposure displays act as a tilt horizon * meter (pg. 322). None No operation is performed when the Fn button is (default) pressed.
❚❚ FUNC. Button+Dials Selecting FUNC. button+dials for Custom Setting f5 displays the following options: Option i h v w t I Description Press the Fn button and rotate a command dial to Choose choose the image area (pg. 58). Not available image area while a multiple exposure is being recorded. Lock shutter speed (modes S and M) or aperture Shutter spd (modes A and M).
f6: Assign Preview Button Choose the role played by the depth-of-field preview button, either by itself (Preview button press) or when used in combination with the command dials (Preview + command dials). The options available are the same as for FUNC. button press (pg. 320) and FUNC. button+dials (pg. 323), except that the default option for Preview button press is Preview and the default setting for Preview + command dials is None.
f7: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button Choose the role played by the AE-L/AF-L button, either by itself (AE-L/AF-L button press) or when used in combination with the command dials (AE-L/AF-L+command dials). The options available for AE-L/AF-L button press are the same as for FUNC. button press (pg. 320), except that AE-L/AF-L button press defaults to AE/AF lock and has an additional B option (if this option is selected, pressing the AE-L/AF-L button has the same effect as pressing the B button to initiate autofocus).
f8: Shutter Speed and Aperture Lock Use this option to lock shutter speed at the value selected in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, or to lock aperture at the value selected in aperture-priority auto or manual exposure mode. Lock is not available in programmed auto exposure mode. Option Description Choose On to lock shutter speed, Off (the default Shutter speed lock option) to unlock. Choose On to lock aperture, Off (the default Aperture lock option) to unlock.
Option Description At the default setting of 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). If Aperture ring is selected, aperture can only be adjusted with the lens aperture ring and the camera aperture display Aperture will show aperture in increments of 1 EV (aperture for type G setting lenses is still set using the sub-command dial).
f10: Release Button to Use Dial This option allows adjustments that are normally made by holding a button and rotating a command dial to be made by rotating the command dial after the button is released. At the default setting of No, the button must be pressed while the command dial is rotated. If Yes is selected, the setting can be changed by rotating the command dial after the button is released.
f11: No Memory Card? At the default setting of Enable release, the shutter can be released when no memory card is inserted, although no pictures will be recorded (they will however be displayed in the monitor in demo mode). If Release locked is selected, the shutter-release button is only enabled when a memory card is inserted in the camera.
f12: Reverse Indicators At the default setting of (V), the exposure indicators in the control panel, viewfinder and shooting information display are displayed with positive values on the left (W) to and negative values on the right. Select display negative values on the left and positive values on the right.
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup The setup menu contains the options listed below. To display the setup menu, press G and press 4 to highlight the tab for current menu, then press 1 or 3 to highlight the setup menu tab; for more information, see page 26.
Format Memory Card Format the card. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card. Before formatting, be sure to make backup copies as required. D During Formatting Do not turn the camera off or remove memory cards during formatting. A Two-Button Format Memory cards can also be formatted using the Q (O and I) buttons (pg. 43). LCD Brightness Press 1 or 3 to choose from seven settings for monitor brightness.
Video Mode When connecting the camera to a television or VCR via the video connector, be sure the camera video mode matches the device video standard (NTSC or PAL). HDMI The camera is equipped with an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) mini-pin connector, allowing pictures to be played back on high-definition televisions or monitors using a type C cable (available separately from commercial suppliers).
World Time Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off. Option Description Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically Time zone set to the time in the new time zone. Date and time Set the camera clock (pg. 38). Choose the order in which the day, month, and year are Date format displayed. Turn daylight saving time on or off. The camera clock Daylight will automatically be advanced or set back one hour.
Image Comment Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed in ViewNX (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately) (pg. 388). The comment is also visible on the third page of the photo information display. • Done: Save changes and return to the setup menu. • Input comment: Input a comment as described on page 270. Comments can be up to 36 characters long. • Attach comment: Select this option to attach the comment to all subsequent photographs.
Auto Image Rotation Photographs taken while On (the default option) is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback (pg. 265) or when viewed in ViewNX or Capture NX 2 (available separately; pg. 388). The following orientations are recorded: Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90° clockwise Camera rotated 90° counter-clockwise Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected.
Dust off Ref Photo Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 (available separately; for more information, see the Capture NX 2 manual). Dust off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera. A lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is recommended. When using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in. 1 Choose a start option. Highlight one of the following options and press J. To exit without acquiring image dust off data, press G.
2 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder. With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a welllit, featureless white object, frame the object so that it fills the viewfinder 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. 3 Acquire dust off reference data. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off reference data.
D Image Dust Off Reference Data The same reference data can be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at different apertures. Reference images can not be viewed using computer imaging software. A grid pattern is displayed when reference images are viewed on the camera; histograms and highlights are not displayed.
Battery Info View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera. Item Bat. meter Description The current battery level expressed as a percentage. The number of times the shutter has been released with the current battery since the battery was last charged. Note Pic. meter that the camera may sometimes release the shutter without recording a photograph, for example when measuring preset white balance.
A The MB-D10 Battery Pack The information displayed when the camera is powered by an optional MB-D10 battery pack depends on the type of batteries used: EN-EL3e EN-EL4a/EN-EL4 (option) 8 × AA (option) Bat. meter ✔ ✔ ✔ Pic. meter ✔ ✔ — Calibration — ✔ — Charging life ✔ ✔ — Wireless Transmitter This option is used to adjust settings for connection to a wireless network, using an optional WT-4 wireless transmitter. See “Connections: Wireless and Ethernet Networks” (pg. 242).
Image Authentication Choose whether to embed image authentication information in new photographs as they are taken, allowing alterations to be detected using Nikon’s optional Image Authentication software. Image authentication information can not be embedded in existing photographs. Photographs taken with image authentication on are marked with a p icon on the file information and overview pages of the photo information display (pp. 221, 231).
Copyright Information Add a copyright information to new photographs as they are taken. Copyright information is visible on the fourth page of the photo information display (pg. 228) and can be viewed using ViewNX (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; pg. 388). • Done: Save changes and return to the setup menu. • Artist: Enter a photographer name as described on page 270. Photographer names can be up to 36 characters long.
Save/Load Settings Select Save settings to save the following settings to the memory card (if the card is full, an error will be displayed; see pg. 412). Menu Playback Shooting (all banks) Option Display mode Image review After delete Rotate tall Shooting menu bank File naming Image quality Image size Image area JPEG compression NEF (RAW) recording White balance (with fine tuning and presets d-0–d-4) Set Picture Control Color space Active D-Lighting Vignette control Long exp.
Menu Option Clean image sensor Video mode HDMI World time (excepting date and time) Language Setup Image comment Auto image rotation Image authentication Copyright information GPS Non-CPU lens data All My Menu items My Menu/ All recent settings Recent Settings Choose tab Settings saved using the D700 can be restored by selecting Load settings.
GPS Adjust settings for connection to a GPS unit (pg. 213). Virtual Horizon Display a virtual horizon based on information from the camera orientation sensor. The virtual horizon is displayed in green when the camera is level. 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 the tilt angle, the virtual horizon display will turn off.
AF Fine Tune Fine-tune focus for up to 12 lens types. AF tuning is not recommended in most situations and may interfere with normal focus; use only when required. Option Description AF fine tune • On: Turn AF tuning on. (On/ • Off (default): Turn AF tuning off. Off) Tune AF for the current lens (CPU Move focal lenses only). Press 1 or 3 to choose point away Saved a value between +20 and –20. from camera. value Values for up to 12 lens types can be stored. Only one value can be stored for each type of lens.
D AF Tuning The camera may be unable to focus at minimum range or at infinity when AF tuning is applied. D Live View (Tripod) Mode Tuning is not applied to contrast-detect autofocus when Tripod is selected in live view mode (pg. 96). A Saved Value Only one value can be stored for each type of lens. If a teleconverter is used, separate values can be stored for each combination of lens and teleconverter. Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version.
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies The options in the retouch menu are used to create trimmed, or retouched copies of the photographs on the memory card. The retouch menu is only displayed when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera. To display the retouch menu, press G and press 4 to highlight the tab for current menu, then press 1 or 3 to highlight the retouch menu tab; for more information, see page 26.
Creating Retouched Copies Except in the case of Image overlay (pg. 359) and Side-by-side comparison (pg. 362), the photographs to be retouched can be selected in full-frame playback as well as from the retouch menu. ❚❚ Creating Retouched Copies in Full-Frame Playback 1 Choose a picture. Display the desired picture in full-frame playback (pg. 218). 2 Display the retouch menu. Press J to display the retouch menu. 3 Select retouch options.
4 Create a retouched copy. Press J to create a retouched copy. Retouched copies are indicated by a N icon. ❚❚ Creating Retouched Copies from the Retouch Menu 1 Select an item in the retouch menu. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an item, 2 to select. Depending on the option selected, a menu may be displayed; highlight an option and press 2. 2 Select a picture. The pictures on the memory card will be displayed.
3 Display retouch options. Press J to display retouch options (see the section for the selected option for details). To exit without creating a retouched copy, press G. 4 Create a retouched copy. Press J to create a retouched copy. Retouched copies are indicated by a N icon.
D Retouching Copies Copies created with Trim can not be further modified. D-lighting, red-eye correction, filter effects, and color balance can not be applied to monochrome copies. Image overlay can be applied multiple times. Otherwise the options in the retouch menu can each be applied once to existing copies, although multiple edits may result in loss of detail. A Image Quality Except in the case of copies created with Trim (pg.
D-Lighting D-lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph.
Red-Eye Correction This option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash. The photograph selected for red-eye correction is previewed as shown at right. Confirm the effects of red-eye correction and create a copy as described in the following table.
Trim Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following table. To Use Reduce size of crop W Increase size of crop X Rotate the main command dial to switch between aspect ratios of 3 : 2, 4 : 3, and 5 : 4. Change crop aspect ratio Use multi selector to move the crop to another area of the image. Move crop Press center of multi selector to preview cropped image.
D Trim: Image Quality and Size Copies created from NEF (RAW), NEF (RAW) + JPEG, or TIFF (RGB) photos have an image quality (pg. 64) of JPEG fine; cropped copies created from JPEG photos have the same image quality as the original. The size of the copy varies with crop size and aspect ratio.
Filter Effects Choose from the following color filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph. Option Skylight Warm filter Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the picture less blue. The effect can be previewed in the monitor as shown at right. Creates a copy with warm tone filter effects, giving the copy a “warm” red cast. The effect can be previewed in the monitor.
Image Overlay Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than overlays created in imaging applications. The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings; before creating an overlay, set image quality and size (pp. 64, 69; all options are available).
4 Select the highlighted photograph. Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display. The selected image will appear as Image 1. 5 Set gain. Optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing 1 or 3 to select the gain for image 1 from values between 0.1 and 2.0. The default value is 1.0; selecting 0.5 cuts gain in half, while selecting 2.0 doubles gain. The effects of gain are visible in the Preview column. 6 Select the second photograph. Press 4 or 2 to highlight Image 2.
8 Preview the overlay. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Overlay and press J (to save the overlay without displaying a preview, highlight Save and press J). To return to Step 7 and select new photos or adjust gain, press W. 9 Save the overlay. Press J while the preview is displayed to save the overlay. After an overlay is created, the resulting image will be displayed full-frame in the monitor. + D Image Overlay Only NEF (RAW) photographs created with the D700 can be selected for image overlay.
Side-by-Side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. ❚❚ Making a Side-by-Side Comparison 1 Select a picture. Use the multi selector to select a picture and press J. Only retouched copies (shown by a N icon) or photographs that have been retouched can be selected. 2 Select Side-by-side comparison. Highlight Side-by-side comparison and press J.
3 Compare the copy with the original. Options used to created copy The source image is displayed on the left, the retouched copy on the right, with the options used to create the copy listed at the top of the display. Press Source Retouched the multi selector in the image copy direction indicated by the arrow adjacent to the highlighted image (1 3 4 or 2) to switch between the source image and the retouched copy. To view the highlighted picture full frame, press and hold the X button.
O My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu The My Menu option can be used to create and edit a customized list of options from the playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus for quick access (up to 20 items). If desired, recent settings can be displayed in place of My Menu (pg. 368). Options can be added, deleted, and reordered as described below. For information on basic menu operations, see “Tutorial: Camera Menus” (pg. 26). Adding Options to My Menu 1 Select Add items.
4 Position the new item. Press 1 or 3 to move the new item up or down in My Menu. Press J to add the new item. 5 View My Menu. The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark. Items indicated by a V icon can not be selected. Repeat steps 1–4 to select additional items.
Deleting Options from My Menu 1 Select Remove items. In My Menu (O), highlight Remove items and press 2. 2 Select items. Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. Selected items are indicated by a check mark. 3 Select Done. Highlight Done and press J. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. 4 Delete the selected items. Press J to delete the selected items. A Deleting Items in My Menu To delete the item currently highlighted in My Menu, press the O button.
Reordering Options in My Menu 1 Select Rank items. In My Menu (O), 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.
Displaying Recent Settings To display the twenty most recently used settings, select Recent settings for My Menu > Choose tab. 1 Select Choose tab. In My Menu (O), highlight Choose tab and press 2. 2 Select Recent Settings. Highlight Recent settings and press J. The name of the menu will change from “MY MENU” to “RECENT SETTINGS.” Menu items will be added to the top of the recent settings menu as they are used. To view My Menu again, select My Menu for Recent settings > Choose tab.
nTechnical Notes – Camera Care, Options, and Resources This chapter covers the following topics: Compatible Lenses......................................................... pg. 370 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) ............................. pg. 377 Other Accessories........................................................... pg. 385 Caring for the Camera ................................................... pg. 391 Storage ...................................................................................
Compatible Lenses CPU lenses (particularly types G and D) are recommended for use with the D700. CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens Compatible CPU Lenses 1 Camera setting Lens/accessory Type G or D AF Nikkor 2 AF-S, AF-I Nikkor PC-E NIKKOR series PC Micro 85mm f/2.
9 When focusing at minimum focus distance with AF 80–200mm f/2.8, AF 35– 70mm f/2.8, AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 , or AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 lens at maximum zoom, in-focus indicator may be displayed when image on matte screen in viewfinder is not in focus. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus. 10 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. A The AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter The AF-S/AF-I teleconverter can be used with the following AF-S and AF-I lenses: • AF-S VR Micro 105mm f/2.
Non-CPU Lenses 1 Non-CPU lenses include manual focus lenses and other lenses without a built-in CPU. The following is a list of compatible nonCPU lenses and accessories.
12 Requires PK-12 or PK-13 auto extension ring. PB-6D may be required depending on camera orientation. 13 Use preset aperture. In aperture-priority auto exposure mode, set aperture using focusing attachment before determining exposure and taking photograph. • PF-4 Reprocopy Outfit requires PA-4 Camera Holder. A Compatible Non-CPU Lenses If lens data are specified using Non-CPU lens data (pg. 210), many of the features available with CPU lenses can also be used with non-CPU lenses.
A The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 24 mm (16 mm in DX format) to 300mm. Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum range of 60 cm (2 ft.) and can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. The flash may be unable to light the entire subject with the following lenses at ranges less than those given below: DX FX Lens AF-S DX 12–24mm f/4G ED AF-S DX 17–55mm f/2.8G ED AF-S 17–35mm f/2.8D ED AF 18–35mm f/3.5–4.
D Red-Eye Reduction Lenses that block the subject’s view of the AF-assist illuminator may interfere with red-eye reduction. D AF-Assist Illumination The AF-assist illuminator can be used with lenses with focal lengths of 24– 200 mm. AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses: • AF-S VR 200mm f/2G ED • AF-S VR 200–400mm f/4G ED At ranges under 0.7m (2ft. 4in.
A Calculating Picture Angle The D700 can be used with Nikon lenses for 35mm (135) format cameras. If Auto DX crop is on (the default setting) and a 35mm format lens is attached, the picture angle will be the same as a frame of 35mm film (36.0 × 23.9 mm); if a DX lens is attached, the picture angle will automatically be adjusted to 23.5 × 15.6 mm (DX format). To choose a picture angle different from that of the current lens, turn Auto DX crop off and select FX format (36 × 24) or DX format (24 × 16).
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) The D700 can be used with CLS-compatible flash units. Remove the accessory shoe cover when attaching optional flash units. The built-in flash will not fire when an optional flash unit is attached. The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography.
❚❚ CLS-Compatible Flash Units The D700 can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units: the SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-R200, and SU-800. The SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, and SB-R200 The principal features of these flash units are listed below. Flash unit SB-900 1 ISO 100 34/111 Guide No.
A Guide Number To calculate the range of the flash at full power, divide the Guide Number by the aperture. For example, at ISO 100 the SB-800 has a Guide Number of 38 m or 125 ft. (35 mm zoom head position); its range at an aperture of f/5.6 is 38÷5.6 or about 6.8 meters (or in feet, 125÷5.6=approximately 23 ft. 7 in.). For each twofold increase in ISO sensitivity, multiply the Guide Number by the square root of two (approximately 1.4).
The following features are available with the SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-R200, and SU-800: Flash unit Advanced Wireless Lighting Commander Remote SB-900 SB-900 SB-900 SB-800 SB-600 SB-400 SB-800 SU-800 1 SB-800 SB-600 SB-R200 Flash mode/feature i-TTL balanced fill-flash i-TTL ✔2 for digital SLR AA Auto aperture ✔4 A Non-TTL auto ✔6 GN Distance-priority manual ✔ M Manual ✔ RPT Repeating flash ✔ ✔ Auto FP High-Speed Sync 7 FV lock ✔ ✔ AF-assist for multi-area AF 8 Flash Color Information ✔ Communica
Other Flash Units The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. If they are set to TTL, the camera shutter-release button will lock and no photographs can be taken.
D Notes on Optional Speedlights Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the Speedlight supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System, refer to the section on CLScompatible digital SLR cameras. The D700 is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. i-TTL flash control can be used at ISO sensitivities between 200 and 6400. At values over 6400, the desired results may not be achieved at some ranges or aperture settings.
When an SC-series 17, 28, or 29 sync cable is used for off-camera flash photography, correct exposure may not be achieved in i-TTL mode. We recommend that you choose spot metering to select standard i-TTL flash control. Take a test shot and view the results in the monitor. In i-TTL, use the flash panel or bounce adapter provided with the flash unit. Do not use other panels such as diffusion panels, as this may produce incorrect exposure. D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights.
Flash Contacts The D700 is equipped with an accessory shoe for attaching optional flash units directly to the camera and a sync terminal that allows flash units to be connected via a sync cable. ❚❚ The Accessory Shoe Use the accessory shoe to mount optional flash units directly on the camera without a sync cable (pg. 378). The accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock for Speedlights with a locking pin, such as the SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 and SB-400.
Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D700. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e (pp. 32, 34): Additional EN-EL3e batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. The EN-EL3e can be recharged using an MH-18a or MH-18 quick charger. • Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10: The MB-D10 takes one rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e, EN-EL4a, or EN-EL4 Li-ion battery or eight AA alkaline, NiMH, lithium, or nickelmanganese batteries.
Viewfinder eyepiece accessories n 386 • DK-17C Diopter-Adjustment Viewfinder Lenses (with Safety Lock): To accommodate individual differences in vision, viewfinder lenses are available with diopters of –3, –2, 0, +1, +2 m–1. Use diopter adjustment lenses only if the desired focus can not be achieved with the built-in diopter adjustment control (–3 to +1 m–1). Test diopter adjustment lenses before purchase to ensure that the desired focus can be achieved.
• Nikon filters can be divided into three types: screw-in, slip-in, and rear-interchange. Use Nikon filters; filters manufactured by other makers may interfere with autofocus or electronic range finding. • The D700 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use the C-PL circular polarizing filter instead. • The NC and L37C filters are recommended for protecting Filters the lens.
Software • Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package. • Camera Control Pro 2: Control the camera remotely from a computer and save photographs directly to the computer hard disk. • Image Authentication: Determine whether photographs taken with image authentication (pg. 342) on have been modified after shooting. Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software. Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is connected to the Internet.
The D700 is equipped with a tenpin remote terminal for remote control and automatic Remote photography. The terminal is terminal provided with a cap, which protects accessories the contacts when the terminal is not in use.
❚❚ Approved Memory Cards The following Type I CompactFlash memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D700: SanDisk Extreme IV Extreme III Ultra II Standard Professional UDMA Lexar Media Platinum II Professional SDCFX4 SDCFX3 SDCFH SDCFB 300 × 80 × 60 × 133 × WA 8 GB, 4 GB, 2 GB 8 GB, 4 GB, 2 GB, 1 GB 4 GB, 2 GB, 1 GB 8 GB, 4 GB, 2 GB 2 GB, 1 GB, 512 MB 4 GB 8 GB, 4 GB, 2 GB, 1 GB Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer.
Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, replace the monitor cover, remove the battery, and store the battery in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area.
The Low-Pass Filter The image sensor that acts as the camera’s picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in photographs, you can clean the filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu. The filter can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off. ❚❚ “Clean Now” 1 Place the camera base down.
3 Select Clean now. Highlight Clean now and press 2. The message shown at right will be displayed while cleaning is in progress. The message shown at right will be displayed when cleaning is complete. ❚❚ “Clean at Startup/Shutdown” 1 Select Clean at startup/ shutdown. Display the Clean image sensor menu as described in Step 2 on the previous page. Highlight Clean at startup/ shutdown and press 2.
2 Select an option. Highlight one of the following options and press J. Option Description The image sensor is automatically cleaned 5 Clean at startup each time the camera is turned on. The image sensor is automatically cleaned Clean at 6 during shutdown each time the camera is shutdown turned off. Clean at startup The image sensor is cleaned automatically at 7 & shutdown startup and at shutdown. Cleaning off 8 Automatic image sensor cleaning off.
❚❚ Manual Cleaning If foreign matter can not be removed from the low-pass filter using the Clean image sensor (pg. 392) option in the setup menu, the filter can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. 1 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter. A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the low-pass filter.
4 Raise the mirror. Press the shutter-release button all the way down. The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open, revealing the low-pass filter. The display in the viewfinder will turn off and the row of dashes in the control panel will blink. 5 Examine the low-pass filter. Holding the camera so that light falls on the low-pass filter, examine the filter for dust or lint. If no foreign objects are present, proceed to Step 7. 6 Clean the filter.
D Use a Reliable Power Source The shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged. If the camera powers off while the mirror is raised, the curtain will close automatically. To prevent damage to the curtain, observe the following precautions: • Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source while the mirror is raised.
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage. Avoid sudden changes in temperature: Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device.
Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly. In rare instances, static electricity may cause the LCD displays to light up or go dark. This does not indicate a malfunction, and the display will soon return to normal. The lens and mirror are easily damaged.
Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source: Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental interruption of power, avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected.
Batteries: Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning and should be removed with a soft, dry cloth before use. Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries: Turn the product off before replacing the battery. The battery may become hot when used for extended periods. Observe due caution when handling the battery. Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. ❚❚ Display Problem Solution Page Adjust viewfinder focus or use Viewfinder is out of focus. 45 optional diopter adjustment lenses. Viewfinder is dark. Insert a fully-charged battery.
❚❚ Shooting Problem Solution Camera takes time to turn Delete files or folders. on. • Memory card is full or not inserted. • CPU lens with aperture ring attached but aperture not locked at highest f-number. If B is displayed in control panel, select Shutter-release disabled. Aperture ring for Custom Setting f9 (Customize command dials) > Aperture setting to use lens aperture ring to adjust aperture. • Exposure mode S selected with A selected for shutter speed. Photos are out of focus.
Problem Solution Page Flash in use. Flash sync speed can be selected using Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed); when using optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 Speedlight, choose 1/ 320 s (Auto FP) or 1/250 s (Auto FP) for full range of shutter speeds. 305 Focus does not lock when Camera is in focus mode C: use AE-L/ shutter-release button is AF-L button to lock focus. pressed halfway. 79 Image size can not be changed. 64 Full range of shutter speeds not available.
Problem Randomly-spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in photos. Solution Page • Choose lower ISO sensitivity or 106, 278 turn high ISO noise reduction on. • Shutter speed is slower than 1 s: 277 use long exposure noise reduction. • Camera is in focus mode C. • Center focus point is not selected for single-point AF or dynamicarea AF. • Off selected for Custom Setting AF-assist illuminator does a9 (Built-in AF-assist not light. illuminator). • Illuminator has turned off automatically.
Problem Can not measure white balance. Solution Subject is too dark or too bright. Image can not be selected as source for preset white Image was not created with D700. balance. • NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for image White balance bracketing quality. unavailable. • Multiple exposure mode is in effect. 154 64 202 A (auto) is selected for sharpening, contrast, or saturation. For consistent results over a series of photographs, choose a setting other than A (auto).
❚❚ Playback Problem Solution Page Flashing areas appear in images Press 1 or 3 to choose photo Shooting data appear information displayed, or change on images settings for Display mode. A graph appears during playback. NEF (RAW) image is not played back. Photo was taken at image quality of NEF + JPEG. Some photos are not displayed during Select All for Playback folder. playback. 220, 264 66 263 • Select On for Rotate tall. • Photo was taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation.
Problem NEF (RAW) photos not displayed in Capture NX. Solution Page Update to Capture NX 2. 388 Image sensor cleaning changes the position of dust on the low-pass filter. Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed can Image Dust Off option not be used with photographs taken in Capture NX 2 does after image sensor cleaning is not have desired performed. Dust off reference data effect.
Error Messages This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder, control panel, and monitor. Indicator Control Viewpanel finder B (blinks) H d H d (blinks) (blinks) Problem Solution Page Lens aperture ring is not set to minimum aperture. Set ring to minimum aperture (largest f-number). 37 Low battery. Ready a fully-charged spare battery. 46 • Battery exhausted. • Recharge or replace battery. • Battery can not be used.
Indicator Control Viewpanel finder B — (blinks) F — Problem Solution Page Camera clock is not set. Set camera clock. 38 No lens attached, or non-CPU lens attached Aperture value will be without specifying displayed if maximum maximum aperture. Aperture shown in aperture is specified. stops from maximum aperture. 210 2 4 Camera unable to focus Focus manually. (blinks) using autofocus.
Indicator Control Viewpanel finder Problem Solution • Use a higher ISO sensitivity Page 106 • In exposure mode: r A (blinks) Subject too dark; photo will be underexposed. A selected in exposure mode f. e Use flash f Lower shutter speed 185 g Choose a larger aperture (smaller f-number) 119 Change shutter speed or select manual exposure mode.
Indicator Control Viewpanel finder Problem Solution Optional flash unit that Change flash mode c does not support i-TTL setting on optional (blinks) flash control attached flash unit. (blinks) and set to TTL. — Check photo in If indicator blinks for 3s c monitor; if after flash fires, photo (blinks) underexposed, adjust may be underexposed. settings and try again. Memory insufficient to • Reduce quality or size. record further photos n j at current settings, or • Delete photographs.
Indicator Monitor No memory card. Control panel Problem Camera cannot S detect memory card. • Error accessing memory card. Solution Page Turn camera off and confirm that card is correctly inserted. 41 • Use Nikonapproved card. 390 This memory • Check that contacts card cannot — are clean. If card is be used. Card may be damaged, contact (blinks) damaged. retailer or Nikon Insert representative. another card. • Unable to create • Delete files or insert 41, 262 new folder. new memory card.
Indicator Monitor Control panel Problem Solution This card is not Memory card has Format memory card formatted. C not been formatted or insert new Format the (blinks) for use in camera. memory card. card. Folder contains no images. All images are hidden. File does not contain image data. n 414 Page 41,43 No images on memory card or in folder(s) selected for playback. Select folder containing images from Playback folder 41, 263 menu or insert different memory card.
Indicator Monitor Cannot select this file. Control panel — Problem Solution Memory card does Images created with not contain images other devices can not that can be be retouched. retouched. Check printer. To resume, select Continue (if available). Page 350 244 * Check printer. — Printer error. Check paper. — Insert paper of Paper in printer is correct size and select not of selected size. Continue. 244 * Paper jam. — Paper is jammed in Clear jam and select printer. Continue.
Indicator Monitor Control panel Problem 416 Page Check ink supply. — Ink error. Check ink. To resume, select Continue. 244 * Out of ink. — Printer is out of ink. Replace ink and select Continue. 244 * * See printer manual for more information.
Appendix The Appendix covers the following topics: • Defaults ................................................................................................ pg. 418 • Memory Card Capacity ................................................................. pg. 423 • Exposure Program .......................................................................... pg. 426 • Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range .................................... pg.
Defaults The following defaults are restored either with a two-button reset or using Reset shooting menu or Reset custom settings. ❚❚ Defaults Restored with a Two-Button Reset (pg. 196) 1 Option Default ISO sensitivity (pg. 106) 200 Image quality (pg. 64) JPEG normal L Shooting Image size (pg. 69) menu 2 White balance (pg. 140) Auto Fine tuning (pg. 143) Off 5000 K Choose color temp. (pg. 147) Focus point (pg. 76) Center Exposure mode (pg. 114) Programmed auto Flexible program (pg.
❚❚ Defaults Restored with Reset Shooting Menu (pg. 271) 1 Option File naming (pg. 274) Image quality (pg. 64) Image size (pg. 69) Image area (pg. 58) Auto DX crop (pg. 58) Choose image area (pg. 59) JPEG compression (pg. 67) NEF (RAW) recording (pg. 67) Type (pg. 67) NEF (RAW) bit depth (pg. 68) White balance (pg. 140) Fine tuning (pg. 143) Choose color temp. (pg. 147) Set Picture Control (pg. 160) Color space (pg. 181) Active D-lighting (pg. 180) Vignette control (pg. 276) Long exp. NR (pg.
❚❚ Defaults Restored with Reset Custom Settings (pg. 282) * a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8 a9 a10 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 c1 c2 c3 c4 n 420 Option AF-C priority selection (pg. 283) AF-S priority selection (pg. 284) Dynamic AF area (pg. 285) Focus tracking with lock-on (pg. 287) AF activation (pg. 287) AF point illumination (pg. 288) Focus point wrap-around (pg. 288) AF point selection (pg. 289) Built-in AF-assist illuminator (pg. 290) AF-ON for MB-D10 (pg. 291) ISO sensitivity step value (pg.
d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 d7 d8 d9 d10 d11 e1 e2 e3 e4 e5 e6 e7 Option Beep (pg. 298) Viewfinder grid display (pg. 298) Screen tips (pg. 298) CL mode shooting speed (pg. 299) Max. continuous release (pg. 299) File number sequence (pg. 300) Shooting info display (pg. 301) LCD illumination (pg. 302) Exposure delay mode (pg. 302) MB-D10 battery type (pg. 302) Battery order (pg. 304) Flash sync speed (pg. 305) Flash shutter speed (pg. 308) Flash cntrl for built-in flash (pg. 309) Modeling flash (pg.
Option f1 D switch (pg. 318) Multi selector center button (pg. 318) f2 Shooting mode Playback mode f3 Multi selector (pg. 319) f4 Photo info/playback (pg. 320) Assign FUNC. button (pg. 320) FUNC. button press f5 FUNC. button+dials Assign preview button (pg. 324) f6 Preview button press Preview+command dials Assign AE-L/AF-L button (pg. 325) f7 AE-L/AF-L button press AE-L/AF-L+command dials Shutter spd & aperture lock (pg. 326) f8 Shutter speed lock Aperture lock Customize command dials (pg.
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 2 GB SanDisk Extreme IV (SDCFX4) card at different image quality, image size, and image area settings.
❚❚ DX Format (24 × 16) Image Area 1 Image quality NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 14-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed, 14-bit NEF (RAW), Uncompressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Uncompressed, 14-bit TIFF (RGB) JPEG fine 4 JPEG normal 4 JPEG basic 4 n 424 Image size File size 2 No. of images 2 Buffer capacity 3 — 5.7 MB 229 65 — 7.0 MB 177 46 — 4.7 MB 312 95 — 6.0 MB 260 63 — 8.1 MB 229 39 — 10.
A d5—Max. Continuous Release (pg. 299) The maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst can be set to any amount between 1 and 100.
Exposure Program The exposure program for programmed auto is shown in the following graph: 12 14 f/1 16 15 f/1.4 1 /3 17 17 18 19 f/5.6 f/8 20 f/2.8 f/1.4 − f/16 Aperture f/2 f/4 21 f/11 22 f/16 23 f/22 f/32 13 11 9 10 8 7 5 6 3 2 4 0 1 -1 -3 -2 ] V [E -4 ISO 200; lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g., AF 50mm f/1.
Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range The range of the built-in flash varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. 200 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 Aperture at ISO equivalent of 400 800 1600 3200 2 2.8 4 5.6 2.8 4 5.6 8 4 5.6 8 11 5.6 8 11 16 8 11 16 22 11 16 22 32 16 22 32 — 22 32 — — Range 6400 8 11 16 22 32 — — — m 1.0–8.5 0.7–6.1 0.6–4.2 0.6–3.0 0.6–2.1 0.6–1.5 0.6–1.1 0.6–0.8 ft. 3ft. 3in.–27ft. 11in. 2ft. 4in.–20ft. 2ft.–13ft. 9in. 2ft.–9ft. 10in. 2ft.–6ft. 11in. 2ft.–4ft. 11in. 2ft.–3ft.
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D700 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Single-lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective pixels Effective pixels 12.1 million Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust-reduction system Storage Image size (pixels) File format Picture Control System Media File system n 428 36.0 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) 12.
Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame coverage Magnification Eyepoint Diopter adjustment Focusing screen Reflex mirror Depth-of-field preview Lens aperture Lens Compatible lenses Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Release Release mode Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical Approx. 0.72 × (50-mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m–1) 18 mm (–1.
Release Frame advance rate Self-timer Exposure Metering Metering method • With EN-EL3e: From 1 to up to 5 fps (CL); up to 5 fps (CH) • With optional MB-D10 multi-power battery pack and EN-EL4a/ENEL4 or AA batteries or with optional EH-5a/EH-5 AC adapter: From 1 to up to 7 fps (CL); up to 8 fps (CH) Can be selected from 2, 5, 10, and 20 s duration TTL exposure metering using 1,005-segment RGB sensor • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); c
Exposure ISO sensitivity ISO 200 – 6400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV. Can also be set to (Recommended Exposure approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) below ISO Index) 200 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 EV, or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400.
Flash Flash control Flash mode Flash compensation Flash-ready indicator Accessory shoe Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Sync terminal White balance White balance Live view Modes Autofocus n 432 • TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 1,005-segment RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400 • Auto aperture: Available with SB-900, SB-800 and CPU lens • Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, S
Monitor Monitor Playback Playback Interface USB Video output HDMI output Ten-pin remote terminal Supported languages Supported languages Power source Battery Battery pack AC adapter Tripod socket Tripod socket 3-in.
Dimensions/weight Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Approx. 147 × 123 × 77 mm (5.8 × 4.8 × 3.0 in.) Approx. 995 g (2.19 lb.) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover Operating environment Temperature 0–40 °C (32–104 °F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F).
A Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.21: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.
A Battery Life The number of shots that can be taken with fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, and how the camera is used. In the case of AA batteries, capacity also varies with make and storage conditions; some batteries can not be used. Sample figures for the camera and optional MB-D10 multi-power battery pack are given below.
The following can reduce battery life: • Using the monitor • Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway • Repeated autofocus operations • Taking NEF (RAW) or TIFF (RGB) photographs • Slow shutter speeds • Using the optional WT-4 wireless transmitter • Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance. • Use batteries immediately after charging.
Index Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in bold.
Bracketing order, 317 Built-in AF-assist illuminator, 290 Bulb, 122, 124 Burst, 200, 299, 321 C C, 72, 79, 283, 285 Camera Control Pro 2, 239, 388 Capture NX 2, 64, 172, 337, 388 Center-weighted, 112, 294, 295 Center-weighted area, 294 CL mode shooting speed, 299 Clean image sensor, 392 Clock, 39, 334 battery, 40 CLS, 377 Color balance, 358 Color space, 181 Adobe RGB, 181 sRGB, 181 Color temperature, 141, 142, 147 CompactFlash, 41, 332, 390 Computer, 238 Control panel, 8 Copyright information, 343 CPU lens
Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in bold.
JPEG compression, 67 Optimal quality, 67 Size priority, 67 JPEG fine, 64 JPEG normal, 64 L L, 69 LAN, 385 Language, 38, 334 LCD, 48, 302, 332 LCD brightness, 332 LCD illumination, 302 Lens, 36, 210, 346, 347, 370 attaching, 36 cap, 37 cap, rear, 36, 37 compatible, 370 CPU, 37, 373 distance information, 184 focus mode switch, 36, 37 focus ring, 37, 81 mounting index, 37 non-CPU, 210 data, 211 removing, 37 Lens mount, 5, 82 Live view, 89–101 Live view, 89 Live view mode, 90 Hand-held, 90 Tripod, 90 Release m
Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in bold. Photo info/playback, 320 PictBridge, 244, 435 Picture angle, 58, 376 Picture Controls, 160 Playback, 55, 217 folder, 263 full-frame, 218 information, 220, 264 menu, 260 slide show, 266 thumbnail, 232 zoom, 234 Playback folder, 263 Predictive, 73 Print (DPOF), 249 Border, 251 Page size, 251 Start printing, 251 Time stamp, 251 Print options (PictBridge Setup menu), 247 Border, 247 Cropping, 248 No.
Frame interval, 266 Slow sync, 188 Speedlight, 377 Spot, 112, 295 T Television, 255, 333 Ten-pin remote terminal, 213, 389 Thumbnail, 232 TIFF (RGB), 64 Time, 39, 334 Time exposure, 124 Timer, 102, 203 Trim, 356 Two-button reset, 196 network, 242, 385 transmitter, 242, 385 Wireless transmitter, 242 World time, 39, 334 Date and time, 39, 334 Date format, 40, 334 Daylight saving time, 39, 334 Time zone, 39, 334 WT-4, 242, 385 U USB, 238, 245 cable, 240, 245 UTC, 39, 215, 229 V Video, 101, 255, 333 cable,
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