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D7200 Model Name: N1406 To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product. The Menu Guide For more information on menu options and subjects such as how to connect the camera to a printer or television, download the camera Menu Guide from the Nikon website as described below. The Menu Guide is in pdf format and can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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. 0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual. Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in bold.
Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera. DK-23 rubber eyecup (0 70) BF-1B body cap (0 23, 319) D7200 camera (0 1) EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover (0 21, 22) MH-25a battery charger (comes with either an AC wall adapter or power cable of a type and shape that varies with the country or region of sale; 0 21) DK-5 eyepiece cap (0 70) Warranty UC-E17 USB cable User’s Manual (this guide) AN-DC1 BK strap (0 20) Memory cards are sold separately.
Table of Contents Package Contents ........................................................................ ii For Your Safety ............................................................................. x Notices......................................................................................... xiv Wireless ........................................................................................ xx Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera .....................................................
User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes 62 Saving User Settings .......................................................................... 62 Recalling User Settings...................................................................... 64 Resetting User Settings..................................................................... 65 Release Mode 66 Choosing a Release Mode......................................................... 66 Frame Advance Rate ...............................................................
Exposure 105 Metering .................................................................................... 105 Autoexposure Lock.................................................................. 107 Exposure Compensation ........................................................ 109 White Balance 111 Fine-Tuning White Balance .................................................... 114 Choosing a Color Temperature ............................................. 117 Preset Manual ................................
Remote Control Photography 156 Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control.......................... 156 Wireless Remote Controllers ................................................. 160 WR-1 Wireless Remote Controllers ............................................ 160 WR-R10/WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers...................... 160 Recording and Viewing Movies 161 Recording Movies.................................................................... 161 The Live View Display: Movies.........................
More on Playback 229 Viewing Pictures....................................................................... 229 Full-Frame Playback......................................................................... 229 Thumbnail Playback ........................................................................ 231 Calendar Playback ............................................................................ 232 The i Button.......................................................................................
Menu List 266 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ................................ 266 C The Photo Shooting Menu: Photo Shooting Options............ 268 1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options ............ 273 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings ....................... 276 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup .............................................. 289 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies...................... 294 O My Menu/m Recent Settings ................................
Troubleshooting....................................................................... 333 Battery/Display .................................................................................. 333 Shooting (All Modes)....................................................................... 334 Shooting (P, S, A, M) ........................................................................... 337 Playback ...............................................................................................
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: This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all A warnings before using this Nikon product.
A Do not disassemble A Observe caution when using the flash Touching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. • Do not short or disassemble the battery. • Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards.
• Do not handle the power cable or go near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or bend the power cable. Do not place it under heavy objects or expose it to heat or flame. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take the power cable to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.
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Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. Power Cable At voltages over AC 125 V (U.S.A. only): The power cable must be rated for the voltage in use, be at least AWG no. 18 gauge, and have SVG insulation or better with a NEMA 6P-15 plug rated for AC 250 V 15 A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law.
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.
AVC Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
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. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.
Wireless This product, which contains encryption software developed in the United States, is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations and may not be exported or re-exported to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. The following countries are currently subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. The use of wireless devices may be prohibited in some countries or regions.
Notices for Customers in Canada This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licenceexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices.
Notices for Customers in Europe Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that the D7200 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_D7200.pdf Notice for Customers in Singapore Trade Name: Model: D7200 This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. The content of certification labels not affixed to the device is given below.
Introduction 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. The Camera Body Stereo microphone...163, 192, 273 Release mode dial ....................8, 66 Mode dial...........................................6 Mode dial lock release....................6 Eyelet for camera strap................ 20 Release mode dial lock release .................
The Camera Body (Continued) Built-in flash...........................36, 144 Mirror.......................................71, 324 Meter coupling lever ................. 352 Lens mounting mark ....................23 M/Y button .............. 144, 146, 151 Infrared receiver (front)............. 157 D button................. 198, 203, 207 Cover for USB and external microphone connectors .............................................. 193, 319 9 HDMI connector cover ..............
1 AF-assist illuminator ........... 34, 277 Self-timer lamp.............................. 69 Red-eye reduction lamp ..............................................145, 147 2 Sub-command dial.....................285 3 Pv button ............. 55, 167, 285, 288 4 Fn button....................... 76, 284, 288 5 N-Mark (NFC antenna)...............254 6 Battery-chamber cover .........22, 28 7 Battery-chamber cover latch..........................................
The Camera Body (Continued) Viewfinder eyepiece ..............10, 25 Rubber eyecup ...............................70 Diopter adjustment control ........25 A button ..............94, 107, 285, 288 O/Q button.................40, 246, 289 K button ...............................39, 229 Monitor ..........31, 39, 161, 185, 229 G button............................16, 266 L/U button .............17, 112, 115, 119, 121, 245 10 X/T button ...... 38, 78, 81, 243 11 W/S button ...................
A LCD Illuminators Rotating the power switch toward D activates the standby timer and control panel backlight (LCD illuminator), allowing the display to be read in the dark. After the power switch is released, the illuminators will remain lit for a few seconds while the standby timer is active or until the shutter is released or the power switch is rotated toward D again. Power switch D The Speaker Do not place the speaker in close proximity to magnetic devices.
The Mode Dial The camera offers the modes listed below. To choose a mode, press the mode dial lock release and rotate the mode dial.
A Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU (0 305) lenses can be used only in modes A and M. Selecting another mode when a non-CPU lens is attached disables the shutter release.
The Release-Mode Dial To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting (0 66). Release mode dial lock release Release mode dial 1 1 S Single frame................................66 2 T Continuous low speed ...........66 3 U Continuous high speed .........66 8 2 3 4 5 6 4 J Quiet shutter-release ...............66 5 E Self-timer............................. 66, 69 6 V Mirror up..........................
The Control Panel The control panel shows a variety of camera settings when the camera is on. The items shown here appear the first time the camera is turned on; information on other settings can be found in the relevant sections of this manual. 1 2 3 9 8 4 5 7 6 Shutter speed ..........................53, 56 Battery indicator ........................... 26 Aperture (f-number) ..............54, 56 Memory card indicator (Slot 1) ......................................
The Viewfinder 5 6 7 1 2 8 9 3 4 10 11 12 13 14 23 24 15 16 17 18 19 20 25 1 Special effects mode indicator .........................................44 2 Monochrome indicator .......44, 130 3 AF area brackets......................25, 33 4 “No memory card” indicator.......29 5 1.3× DX crop ............................73, 74 6 Framing grid (displayed when On is selected for Custom Setting d7, Viewfinder grid display) ... 280 10 26 27 28 29 21 22 30 7 Focus points....................
14 Shutter speed ..........................53, 56 24 Flash sync indicator.................... 282 15 Aperture (f-number) ..............54, 56 25 Aperture stop indicator...... 54, 308 Aperture (number of 26 Exposure indicator ....................... 57 stops) ..................................... 54, 308 Exposure compensation display.......................................... 109 16 HDR indicator...............................142 17 ADL indicator ...............................
The Monitor (Live View) To frame photos or movies in the monitor, rotate the live view selector to C (photo live view) or 1 (movie live view) and press the a button.
❚❚ Viewing and Hiding Indicators Press the R button to hide or display indicators in the monitor. R button C Mode If the live view selector is rotated to C (photo live view), pressing the R button cycles through the following displays.
1 Mode If the live view selector is rotated to 1 (movie live view), pressing the R button cycles through the following displays.
The Multi Selector In this manual, operations using the multi selector are represented by 1, 3, 4, and 2 icons.
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 Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 266) • C: Photo Shooting (0 268) • 1: Movie Shooting (0 273) • A: Custom Settings (0 276) • B: Setup (0 289) • N: Retouch (0 294) • O/m: MY MENU or RECENT SETTINGS (defaults to MY MENU; 0 297) Slider shows position in current menu. Current settings are shown by icons. Menu options Options in current menu.
Using Camera Menus ❚❚ Menu Controls The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus. 1: Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item 4: Cancel and return to previous menu 2: Select highlighted item or display sub-menu 3: Move cursor down A The d (Help) Icon If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the L (U) button. A description of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed while the button is pressed.
❚❚ Navigating the Menus Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Press the G button to display the menus. G button 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. 3 Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu. 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. Note the following: • Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available.
First Steps Follow the seven steps below to ready the camera for use. 1 Attach the strap. Attach the strap as shown. Repeat for the second eyelet.
2 Charge the battery. Insert the battery and plug the charger in (depending on the country or region, the charger comes with either an AC wall adapter or a power cable). An exhausted battery will fully charge in about two hours and 35 minutes. • AC wall adapter: Insert the AC wall adapter into the charger AC inlet (q). Slide the AC wall adapter latch as shown (w) and rotate the adapter 90 ° to fix it in place (e). Insert the battery and plug the charger in.
3 Insert the battery and memory card. Before inserting or removing the battery or memory cards, confirm that power switch is in the OFF position. Insert the battery in the orientation shown, using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted. Battery latch If you are using only one memory card, insert it into slot 1 (0 27). Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
4 Attach a lens. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18– 105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR. Remove the camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap Mounting mark (camera) Align the mounting marks Mounting mark (lens) Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place Be sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures.
5 Turn the camera on. Power switch The control panel will light. If this is the first time the camera has been turned on, a language-selection dialog will be displayed. Control panel A Image Sensor Cleaning The camera vibrates the image sensor to remove dust when the camera is turned on or off (0 321). 6 Choose a language and Move cursor up set the camera clock.
7 Focus the viewfinder. Rotate the diopter adjustment control until the AF area brackets are in sharp focus. When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye. AF area brackets Viewfinder not in focus Viewfinder in focus The camera is now ready for use. Proceed to page 30 for information on taking photographs.
❚❚ Battery Level The battery level is shown in the control panel and viewfinder. Control panel Control panel L K J I H 26 Viewfinder Viewfinder Description — Battery fully charged. — — Battery partially discharged. — d H d (flashes) (flashes) Low battery. Charge battery or ready spare battery. Shutter release disabled. Charge or exchange battery.
❚❚ Number of Exposures Remaining The camera has two memory card slots: slot 1 and slot 2. Slot 1 is for the main card; the card in slot 2 plays a backup or secondary role. If the default setting of Overflow is selected for Role played by card in Slot 2 (0 82) when two memory cards are inserted, the card in slot 2 will only be used when the card in slot 1 is full.
❚❚ Removing the Battery and Memory Cards Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand. After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off, open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in and then release it (q). The card can then be removed by hand (w).
A No Memory Card If no memory card is inserted, the control panel and viewfinder will show S. If the camera is turned off with a charged battery and no memory card inserted, S will be displayed in the control panel. A The Write Protect Switch B 16G SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data.
Basic Photography and Playback “Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes) This section describes how to take photographs in i and j modes. i and j are automatic “point-and-shoot” modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. The control panel will light.
2 Pressing the mode dial Mode dial lock release on top of the camera, rotate the mode dial to i or j. Mode dial lock release Photographs can be framed in the viewfinder or in the monitor (live view). To start live view, rotate the live view selector to C and press the a button.
3 Ready the camera. Viewfinder photography: When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Bring your elbows in against the sides of your chest. Live view: When framing photographs in the monitor, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the lens with your left. A Framing Photographs in Portrait (Tall) Orientation When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the camera as shown below.
4 Frame the photograph. Viewfinder photography: Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in the AF area brackets. AF area brackets Live view: At default settings, the camera automatically detects faces and selects the focus point. If no face is detected, use the multi selector to position the focus point over the main subject.
5 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Viewfinder photography: Press the Focus point shutter-release button halfway to focus (the AF-assist illuminator may light if the subject is poorly lit). When the focus operation is complete, the active focus point and in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder. Focus indicator In-focus indicator I F H F H (flashes) Description Subject in focus. Focus point is between camera and subject. Focus point is behind subject.
6 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light and the Memory card access photograph will be lamp displayed in the monitor for a few seconds. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. To end live view, press the a button.
A The Built-in Flash If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in i mode, the built-in flash will pop up automatically when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. If the flash is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed. If the flash-ready indicator is not displayed, the flash is charging; remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again.
A The Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography) The viewfinder indicator display and control panel shutter speed and aperture display will turn off if no operations are performed for about six seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display. The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 279).
A Live View Zoom Preview Press the X (T) button to zoom in on the selected focus point to a maximum magnification of about 19 ×. A navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display. Use the multi selector to reposition the focus point or press W (S) to zoom out. X (T) button Navigation window A Exposure Depending on the scene, exposure may differ from that which would be obtained when live view is not used.
Basic Playback 1 Press the K button. A photograph will be displayed in the monitor. The memory card containing the picture currently displayed is shown by an icon. K button 2 View additional pictures. Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2. To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O (Q) button. Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted. 1 Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page. K button 2 Delete the photograph. Press the O (Q) button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press the O (Q) button again to delete the image and return to playback. To exit without deleting the picture, press K.
Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) The camera offers a choice of “scene” modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on pages 30–35. To view the currently selected scene, rotate the mode dial to SCENE and press the R button. To choose another scene, rotate the main command dial.
❚❚ Scenes Option k l p m n o r s t 42 Description Use for portraits with soft, natural-looking skin tones. If the subject is far from the background or a Portrait telephoto lens is used, background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth. Landscape Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight. 1, 2 Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and Child background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural.
Option u Sunset v Dusk/Dawn w Pet Portrait x Candlelight Description Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. 1, 2 Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before dawn or after sunset. 1, 2 Use for portraits of active pets. 2 For photographs taken by candlelight. 1 Use for fields of flowers, orchards in bloom, and y Blossom other landscapes featuring expanses of blossoms. 1 Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in autumn z Autumn Colors leaves.
Special Effects Special effects can be used when taking photographs and shooting movies. To view the currently selected effect, rotate the mode dial to EFFECTS and press the R button. To choose another effect, rotate the main command dial. Mode dial Main command dial Monitor Note that the effect can not be changed during live view while the live view selector is in the 1 position.
Option Description Create photos that appear to be pictures of dioramas. Works best when shooting from a high vantage point. Miniature effect movies play back at i Miniature Effect high speed, compressing about 45 minutes of footage shot at 1920 × 1080/30p into a silent movie that plays back in about three minutes. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 47). 1, 2 All colors other than the selected colors are u Selective Color recorded in black and white. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 49).
Options Available in Live View Settings for the selected effect are adjusted in the live view display but apply during live view and viewfinder photography and movie recording. ❚❚ g Color Sketch 1 Select live view. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button 2 Adjust options. Press J to display the options shown at right. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Outlines and press 4 or 2 to change.
❚❚ i Miniature Effect 1 Select live view. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button 2 Position the focus point. Use the multi selector to position the focus point in the area that will be in focus and then press the shutterrelease button halfway to check focus. To temporarily clear miniature effect options from the display and enlarge the view in the monitor for precise focus, press X (T). Press W (S) to restore the miniature effect display.
4 Adjust options. Press 4 or 2 to choose the orientation of the area that will be in focus and press 1 or 3 to adjust its width. 5 Press J. Press J to exit when settings are complete. To resume viewfinder photography, press the a button.
❚❚ u Selective Color 1 Select live view. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button 2 Display options. Press J to display selective color options. 3 Select a color. Selected color Frame an object in the white square in the center of the display and press 1 to choose the color of the object as one that will remain in the final image (the camera may have difficulty detecting unsaturated colors; choose a saturated color).
4 Choose the color range. Color range Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final image. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that higher values may include hues from other colors. 5 Select additional colors. To select additional colors, rotate the main command dial to highlight another of the three color boxes at the top of the display and repeat Steps 3 and 4 to select another color. Repeat for a third color if desired.
P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. Mode P S A M Description Programmed auto (0 52): Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings. Shutter-priority auto (0 53): User chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture for best results. Use to freeze or blur motion.
P: 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. A Flexible Program In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial while the exposure meters are on (“flexible program”). Rotate the dial to the right for large apertures (low f-numbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that “freeze” motion.
S: 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 choose a shutter speed, rotate the main command dial while the exposure meters are on. Shutter speed can be set to “v” or to values between 30 s and 1 /8000 s. Main command dial Control panel Monitor A See Also See page 343 for information on what to do if flashing “A” or “%” indicator appears in the shutter-speed displays.
A: 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 choose an aperture between the minimum and maximum values for the lens, rotate the sub-command dial while the exposure meters are on. Sub-command dial Control panel Monitor A Non-CPU Lenses (0 308) Use the lens aperture ring to adjust aperture.
A Depth-of-Field Preview (Viewfinder Photography) To preview the effects of aperture, press and hold the Pv button. The lens will be stopped down to the aperture value selected by the camera (modes P and S) or the value chosen by the user (modes A and M), allowing depth of field to be previewed in the viewfinder.
M: Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command dial to set aperture. Shutter speed can be set to “v” or to values between 30 s and 1/8000 s, or the shutter can be held open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (A or %, 0 58). Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum values for the lens. Use the exposure indicators to check exposure.
A The Exposure Indicators If a shutter speed other than “bulb” or “time” is selected, the exposure indicators 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, 0 278), the amount of under- or over-exposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV.
Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. • Bulb (A): The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down. To prevent blur, use a tripod or Length of exposure: 35 s Aperture: f/25 an optional wireless remote controller (0 160, 319) or remote cord (0 319).
❚❚ Bulb 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial 2 Choose a shutter speed. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed of “Bulb” (A). Main command dial Control panel Monitor 3 Take the photograph. After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or on the optional wireless remote controller or remote cord all the way down. Remove your finger from the shutter-release button when the exposure is complete.
❚❚ Time 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial 2 Choose a shutter speed. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial left to choose a shutter speed of “Time” (%). Main command dial Control panel Monitor 3 Open the shutter. After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or optional remote control, remote cord, or wireless remote controller all the way down. 4 Close the shutter. Repeat the operation performed in Step 3.
A ML-L3 Remote Controls If you will be using an ML-L3 remote control, select a remote control mode (Delayed remote, Quick-response remote, or Remote mirrorup) using the Remote control mode (ML-L3) option in the photo shooting menu (0 156). Note that if you are using an ML-L3 remote control, pictures will be taken in “Time” mode even when “Bulb”/A is selected for shutter speed.
User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes Assign frequently-used settings to the U1 and U2 positions on the mode dial. Saving User Settings 1 Select a mode. Mode dial Rotate the mode dial to the desired mode. 2 Adjust settings. Make the desired adjustments to flexible program (mode P), shutter speed (modes S and M), aperture (modes A and M), exposure and flash compensation, flash mode, focus point, metering, autofocus and AF-area modes, bracketing, and settings in the shooting and Custom Settings menus.
3 Select Save user settings. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Save user settings in the setup menu and press 2. G button 4 Select Save to U1 or Save to U2. Highlight Save to U1 or Save to U2 and press 2. 5 Save user settings. Highlight Save settings and press J to assign the settings selected in Steps 1 and 2 to the mode dial position selected in Step 4.
Recalling User Settings Simply rotate the mode dial to Mode dial U1 to recall the settings assigned to Save to U1, or to U2 to recall the settings assigned to Save to U2.
Resetting User Settings To reset settings for U1 or U2 to default values: 1 Select Reset user settings. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Reset user settings in the setup menu and press 2. G button 2 Select Reset U1 or Reset U2. Highlight Reset U1 or Reset U2 and press 2. 3 Reset user settings. Highlight Reset and press J.
Release Mode Choosing a Release Mode To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting. Mode S CL CH Q E Description Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutterrelease button is pressed. Continuous low speed: While shutter-release button is held down, camera takes photographs at frame rate selected for Custom Setting d2 (Continuous low-speed, 0 67, 280). Note that only one picture will be taken if the flash fires.
Frame Advance Rate The frame rate for continuous shooting (low and high speed) varies with the option chosen for image area (0 73) and, when an NEF (RAW) image quality option is selected, the NEF (RAW) bit depth (0 80). The table below gives the approximate frame rates for a fully-charged EN-EL15 battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1 /250 s or faster, and the remaining settings at default values. Image area DX (24×16) 1.
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. The frame rate will drop when the buffer is full (tAA). The approximate number of images that can be stored in the buffer at current settings is shown in the exposure-count displays while the shutter-release button is pressed. The illustrations below show the display when space remains in the buffer for about 42 pictures.
Self-Timer Mode (E) The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for selfportraits. 1 Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Select self-timer mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to E. Release mode dial 3 Frame the photograph and focus. The self-timer can not be used if the camera is unable to focus using single-servo AF or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released.
A Cover the Viewfinder When taking photos without your eye to the viewfinder, remove the rubber eyecup (q) and insert the supplied eyepiece cap as shown (w). This prevents light entering via the viewfinder from appearing in photographs or interfering with exposure. Hold the camera firmly when removing the rubber eyecup.
Mirror up Mode (MUP) Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. To use mirror-up mode, press the release mode dial lock release and rotate the release mode dial to MUP (mirror up). Release mode dial lock release Release mode dial After pressing the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The viewfinder or monitor will turn off; in viewfinder photography, the mirror will be raised.
A Preventing Blur To prevent blurring caused by camera movement, press the shutterrelease button smoothly, or use an optional remote cord (0 319). For information on using the optional ML-L3 remote control for mirror-up photography, see page 156. Use of a tripod is recommended.
Image Recording Options Image Area Choose an image area from DX (24×16) and 1.3× (18×12). Option a DX (24×16) Z 1.3× (18×12) Description Pictures are recorded using a 23.5 × 15.6 mm image area (DX format). Pictures are recorded using a 18.8 × 12.5 mm image area, producing a telephoto effect without the need to change lenses. The camera can also record more images per second during continuous shooting (0 67). Viewfinder display Photo with DX image area (24×16) Photo with image area of 1.
A Image Area The selected option is shown in the display. Information display Shooting display A The Viewfinder Display The viewfinder display for the 1.3× DX crop is shown at right. A s icon is displayed in the viewfinder when the 1.3× DX crop is selected. 1.3× DX crop A See Also See page 168 for information on the crops available when the live view selector is rotated to 1. See page 380 for information on the number of pictures that can be stored at different image area settings.
The image area can be selected using the Image area option in the shooting menus or by pressing a control and rotating a command dial. ❚❚ The Image Area Menu 1 Select Image area. Highlight Image area in either of the shooting menus and press 2. 2 Adjust settings. Choose an option and press J. The selected crop is displayed in the viewfinder (0 74). A Image Size Image size varies with the option selected for image area (0 81).
❚❚ Camera Controls In viewfinder photography, the image area can also be selected with the Fn button and command dials. 1 Assign image area selection to a camera control. Select Choose image area as the “Press + command dials” option for a camera control in the Custom Settings menu.
Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card (0 380). Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality). Option File type Description Raw data from the image sensor are saved without additional processing.
Image quality can be set by pressing the X (T) button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the information display. X (T) button Main command dial Information display A NEF (RAW) Images The option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) images can be created using Capture NX-D or other software or the NEF (RAW) processing option in the retouch menu (0 295).
A + NEF (RAW) If + NEF (RAW) is assigned to the Fn button using Custom Setting f2 (Assign Fn button, 0 284) > Press and a JPEG option is selected for image quality, an NEF (RAW) copy will be recorded with the next photograph taken after the Fn button is pressed (the original image quality setting will be restored when you remove your finger from the shutter-release button). To exit without recording an NEF (RAW) copy, press the Fn button again.
❚❚ JPEG Compression To choose the type of compression for JPEG images, highlight JPEG compression in the photo shooting menu and press 2. Option O P Description Images are compressed to produce relatively Size priority uniform file size. Optimal image quality. File size varies with scene Optimal quality recorded. ❚❚ Type To choose the type of compression for NEF (RAW) images, highlight NEF (RAW) recording > Type in the photo shooting menu and press 2.
Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from # Large, $ Medium, or % Small (note that image size varies depending on the option selected for Image area, 0 73): Option Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) * Large 6000 × 4000 50.8 × 33.9/20.0 × 13.3 DX (24×16) Medium 4496 × 3000 38.1 × 25.4/15.0 × 10.0 Small 2992 × 2000 25.3 × 16.9/10.0 × 6.7 Large 4800 × 3200 40.6 × 27.1/16.0 × 10.7 1.3× (18×12) Medium 3600 × 2400 30.5 × 20.3/12.0 × 8.0 Small 2400 × 1600 20.3 × 13.5/ 8.0 × 5.
Using Two Memory Cards When two memory cards are inserted in the camera, you can use the Role played by card in Slot 2 item in the photo shooting menu to choose the role played by the card in Slot 2.
Focus Focus can be adjusted automatically (see below) or manually (0 97). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 89) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 93). Autofocus To use autofocus, rotate the focus-mode selector to AF.
The following autofocus modes can be selected during live view: Mode Description Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutterAF-S release button is pressed halfway. Full-time servo AF: For moving subjects. Camera focuses AF-F continuously until shutter-release button is pressed. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Autofocus mode can be selected by pressing the AFmode button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed.
A Predictive Focus Tracking (Viewfinder Photography) In AF-C mode or when continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A mode, the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject moves toward or away from the camera while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. This allows the camera to track focus while attempting to predict where the subject will be when the shutter is released.
AF-Area Mode AF-area mode controls how the camera selects the focus-point for autofocus. The following options are available during viewfinder photography: • Single-point AF: Select the focus point as described on page 89; the camera will focus on the subject in the selected focus point only. Use with stationary subjects. • Dynamic-area AF: Select the focus point as described on page 89.
• 3D-tracking: Select the focus point as described on page 89. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, the camera will track subjects that leave the selected focus point and select new focus points as required. Use to quickly compose pictures with subjects that are moving erratically from side to side (e.g., tennis players). If the subject leaves viewfinder, remove your finger from the shutter-release button and recompose the photograph with the subject in the selected focus point.
The following AF-area modes can be selected during live view: • ! Face-priority AF: Use for portraits. The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects; the selected subject is indicated by a double yellow border (if multiple faces are detected, the camera will focus on the closest subject; to choose a different subject, use the multi selector).
• & Subject-tracking AF: Use the multi selector to position the focus point over your subject and press J to start tracking. The focus point will track the selected subject as it moves through the frame. To end tracking, press J again. Note that the camera may be unable to track subjects if they move quickly, leave the frame or are obscured by other objects, change visibly in size, color, or brightness, or are too small, too large, too bright, too dark, or similar in color or brightness to the background.
AF-area mode can be selected by pressing the AF-mode button and rotating the subcommand dial until the desired setting is displayed. AF-mode button Control panel Viewfinder Sub-command dial Monitor A AF-Area Mode (Viewfinder Photography) AF-area mode is shown in the control panel and viewfinder.
D Using Autofocus in Live View Use an AF-S lens. The desired results may not be achieved with other lenses or teleconverters. Note that in live view, autofocus is slower and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses. The focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus.
A See Also Viewfinder photography: For information on choosing when the focus point is illuminated, see Custom Setting a5 (Focus point illumination) > AF point illumination (0 277). For information on setting focuspoint selection to “wrap around,” see Custom Setting a6 (Focus point wrap-around, 0 277). For information on choosing the number of focus points that can be selected using the multi selector, see Custom Setting a7 (Number of focus points, 0 277).
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. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 96), focus lock can also be used to recompose the photograph after focusing on another object at the same distance as your original subject. Focus lock is most effective when an option other than auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode (0 86). 1 Focus.
2 Lock focus. AF-A and AF-C focus modes (viewfinder photography): With the shutter-release button pressed halfway (q), press the A AE-L/AF-L button (w) to lock focus. Focus will remain locked while the A AE-L/AF-L button is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button. Shutter-release button A AE-L/AF-L button AF-S (viewfinder photography) and live view: Focus locks automatically and remain locked until you remove your finger from the shutter-release button.
3 Recompose the photograph and shoot. Focus will remain locked between shots if you keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway (AF-S and live view) or keep the A AE-L/AF-L button pressed, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting. Viewfinder photography Live view Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, focus again at the new distance.
A Getting Good Results with Autofocus 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 (I) 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, focus manually (0 97) or use focus lock (0 93) 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 (0 96). • AF lenses: Set the lens focus Focus-mode selector mode switch (if present) and camera focus-mode selector to M. D AF Lenses Do not use AF lenses with the lens focus mode switch set to M and the camera focus-mode selector set to AF. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera or lens.
❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder (Viewfinder Photography) 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 focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is displayed.
ISO Sensitivity The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. Choose from settings that range from ISO 100 to ISO 25600 in steps equivalent to 1/3 EV. Auto, scene, and special effect modes also offer an AUTO option, which allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions.
ISO sensitivity can be adjusted by pressing the W (S) button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed. W (S) button Main command dial Control panel Viewfinder Information display A The Photo Shooting Menu ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted from the photo shooting menu. Choose ISO sensitivity settings in photo shooting menu to adjust settings for photographs (0 271). A Live View In live view, the selected value is displayed in the monitor.
❚❚ Hi BW1/Hi BW2 In P, S, A, and M modes, Hi BW1 and Hi BW2 can be selected using the ISO sensitivity settings (0 271) > ISO sensitivity option in the photo shooting menu. A Hi ISO Command Dial Access If On is chosen for ISO sensitivity settings > Hi ISO command dial access (0 271), Hi BW1 and Hi BW2 can be selected by pressing the W (S) button and rotating the main command dial.
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) If On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control in the photo shooting menu, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the value selected by the user (ISO sensitivity is adjusted appropriately when the flash is used). 1 Select Auto ISO sensitivity control. Select ISO sensitivity settings in the photo shooting menu, highlight Auto ISO sensitivity control and press 2.
3 Adjust settings. The maximum value for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using Maximum sensitivity (note that if the ISO sensitivity selected by the user is higher than that chosen for Maximum sensitivity, the value selected by the user will be used instead).
A Minimum Shutter Speed Auto shutter-speed selection can be fine-tuned by highlighting Auto and pressing 2: for example, values faster than those usually selected automatically can be used with telephoto lenses to reduce blur. Note, however, that Auto functions only with CPU lenses; if a non-CPU lens is used without lens data, minimum shutter speed is fixed at 1/30 s.
Exposure Metering (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other modes, the camera selects the metering method automatically). Option a Z b Description Matrix: Produces natural results in most situations.
To choose a metering option, press the Z (Q) button and rotate the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed. Z (Q) button Main command dial Control panel A Live View In live view, the selected option is displayed in the monitor. A Non-CPU Lens Data Specifying the focal length and maximum aperture of non-CPU lenses using the Non-CPU lens data option in the setup menu (0 225) allows the camera to use color matrix metering when matrix is selected.
Autoexposure Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using center-weighted metering and spot metering (0 105) to meter exposure. 1 Lock exposure. Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutterrelease button halfway. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus point, press the A AE-L/ AF-L button to lock focus and exposure (if you are using autofocus, confirm that the camera is in focus; 0 34).
A Spot Metering In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered at the selected focus point (0 105). A Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be adjusted without altering the metered value for exposure: Mode P S A Setting Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 0 52) Shutter speed Aperture Note that metering can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect.
Exposure Compensation (P, S, A, M, SCENE, and % Modes Only) 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 (0 105). Choose from values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker.
At values other than ±0.0, the 0 at the center of the exposure indicators will flash (modes P, S, A, SCENE, and %) and a E icon will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder after you release the E button. The current value for exposure compensation can be confirmed in the exposure indicator by pressing the E button. Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0.
White Balance (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. In modes other than P, S, A, and M, white balance is set automatically by the camera. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources in P, S, A, and M modes, but other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source: Option Color temp.
White balance is set by pressing the L (U) button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed. L (U) button Main command dial Information display A Live View In live view, the selected option is displayed in the monitor. A The Shooting Menus White balance can also be adjusted using the White balance option in either of the shooting menus (0 269, 274), which also can be used to fine-tune white balance (0 114) or measure a value for preset manual white balance (0 120).
A Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions. Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source, defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wavelengths. While light sources with a color temperature in the neighborhood of 5000–5500 K appear white, light sources with a lower color temperature, such as incandescent light bulbs, appear slightly yellow or red.
Fine-Tuning White Balance At settings other than K (Choose color temp.), 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. ❚❚ The White Balance Menu To fine-tune white balance from the shooting menus, select White balance and follow the steps below. 1 Display fine-tuning options.
3 Press J. Press J to save settings and return to the shooting menus. ❚❚ The L (U) Button At settings other than K (Choose color temp.) and L (Preset manual), the L (U) button can be used to fine-tune white balance on the amber (A)–blue (B) axis (0 114; to finetune white balance when L is L (U) button Sub-command dial selected, use the shooting menus as described on page 129). Press the L (U) button and rotate the sub-command dial to fine-tune white balance in steps of 0.
A White Balance Fine-Tuning If white balance has been fine-tuned, an asterisk (“E”) will be displayed next to the white balance setting. Note that the colors on the finetuning 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.
Choosing a Color Temperature Follow the steps below to choose a color temperature when K (Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance. 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. With other light sources, take a test shot to determine if the selected value is appropriate.
3 Select a value for green-magenta. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the G (green) or M (magenta) axis and press 1 or 3 to select a value. Value for green (G)magenta (M) axis 4 Press J. Press J to save changes and return to the shooting menus. If a value other than 0 is selected for the green (G)– magenta (M) axis, an asterisk (“E”) will be displayed next to the K icon.
❚❚ The L (U) Button When K (Choose color temp.) is selected, the L (U) button can be used to select the color temperature, although only for the amber (A)–blue (B) axis. Press the L (U) button and L (U) button Sub-command rotate the sub-command dial dial until the desired value is displayed (adjustments are made in mireds; 0 116). To enter a color temperature directly, press the L (U) button and press 4 or 2 to highlight a digit and press 1 or 3 to change.
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. The camera can store up to six values for preset manual white balance in presets d-1 through d-6.
2 Set white balance to L (Preset manual). Press the L (U) button and rotate the main command dial until L is displayed in the information display. L (U) button Main command dial Information display 3 Select a preset. Press the L (U) button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed in the information display.
4 Select direct measurement mode. Release the L (U) button briefly and then press the button until D starts to flash in the control panel and viewfinder. Control panel Viewfinder 5 Measure white balance. In the few seconds 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. The camera will measure a value for white balance and store it in the preset selected in Step 3.
6 Check the results. If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, C will flash in the control panel, while the viewfinder will show a flashing a. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. Control panel Viewfinder If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance. A flashing b a will appear in the control panel and viewfinder. Press the shutter-release button halfway to return to Step 5 and measure white balance again.
Live View (Spot White Balance) During live view, white balance can be measured directly from any white or gray object in the frame. 1 Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor. a button 2 Set white balance to L (Preset manual). Press the L (U) button and rotate the main command dial until L is displayed in the monitor.
3 Select a preset. Press the L (U) button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed in the monitor. L (U) button Sub-command dial Monitor 4 Select direct measurement mode. Release the L (U) button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in the monitor starts to flash. A spot white balance target (r) will be displayed at the selected focus point. Monitor 5 Position the target over a white or grey area.
6 Measure white balance. Press J or press the shutter-release button all the way down to measure white balance. The time available to measure white balance is that selected for Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay) > Live view (0 279). If the camera is unable to measure white balance, the message shown at right will be displayed. Choose a new white balance target and repeat the process from Step 5. 7 Exit direct measurement mode. Press the L (U) button to exit direct measurement mode.
Managing Presets ❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from an existing photograph to a selected preset. 1 Select Preset manual. Select White balance in either of the shooting menus, then highlight Preset manual and press 2. 2 Select a destination. Highlight the destination preset (d-1 to d-6) and press W (S). W (S) button 3 Choose Select image. Highlight Select image and press 2.
4 Highlight a source image. Highlight the source image. 5 Copy white balance. Press J to copy the white balance value for the highlighted photograph to the selected preset. If the highlighted photograph has a comment (0 291), the comment will be copied to the comment for the selected preset. A Choosing a Source Image To view the image highlighted in Step 4 full frame, press and hold the X (T) button.
A Choosing a White Balance Preset Press 1 to highlight the current white balance preset (d-1– d-6) and press 2 to select another preset. A Fine-Tuning Preset Manual White Balance The selected preset can be fine-tuned by selecting Fine-tune and adjusting white balance as described on page 114. A Edit Comment To enter a descriptive comment of up to 36 characters for the current white-balance preset, select Edit comment in the preset manual white balance menu and enter a comment as described on page 136.
Image Enhancement Picture Controls (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) In P, S, A, and M modes, your choice of Picture Control determines how pictures are processed (in other modes, the camera selects a Picture Control automatically). Selecting a Picture Control Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene. Option Q R S T e f q Description Standard processing for balanced results. Standard Recommended for most situations. Minimal processing for natural results.
1 Select Set Picture Control. Highlight Set Picture Control in either of the shooting menus and press 2. 2 Select a Picture Control. Highlight a Picture Control and press J. A Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls are created through modifications to existing Picture Controls using the Manage Picture Control option in the shooting menus (0 135). Custom Picture Controls can be saved to a memory card for sharing among other cameras of the same model and compatible software (0 138).
Modifying Picture Controls Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0 135) 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 Picture Control list (0 130) and press 2. 2 Adjust settings.
❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option Manual adjustments (all Picture Controls) Description Mute or heighten the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). Quick adjust Not available with Neutral, Monochrome, Flat, or custom Picture Controls (0 135). Control the sharpness of outlines. Select A to adjust Sharpening sharpening automatically according to the type of scene. Adjust clarity manually or select A to let the camera adjust clarity automatically.
D “A” (Auto) Results for auto sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. Use a type G, E, or D lens for best results. A Switching Between Manual and Auto Press the X (T) button to switch back and forth between manual and auto (A) settings for sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation. A Custom Picture Control Options The options available with custom Picture Controls are the same as those on which the custom Picture Control was based.
A Toning (Monochrome Only) Pressing 3 when Toning is selected displays saturation options. Press 4 or 2 to adjust saturation. Saturation control is not available when B&W (black-and-white) is selected. Creating Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. 1 Select Manage Picture Control. Highlight Manage Picture Control in either of the shooting menus and press 2. 2 Select Save/edit. Highlight Save/edit and press 2.
4 Edit the selected Picture Control. See page 133 for more information. To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O (Q) button. Press J when settings are complete. 5 Select a destination. Choose a destination for the custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2. 6 Name the Picture Control. Keyboard area The text-entry dialog shown at right will be displayed.
7 Press X (T). Press the X (T) button to save changes and exit. The new Picture Control will appear in the Picture Control list. X (T) button A Manage Picture Control > Rename Custom Picture Controls can be renamed at any time using the Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu. A Manage Picture Control > Delete The Delete option in the Manage Picture Control menu can be used to delete selected custom Picture Controls when they are no longer needed.
A Sharing Custom Picture Controls The Load/save item in the Manage Picture Control menu offers the options listed below. Use these options to copy custom Picture Controls to and from memory cards (these options are available only with the memory card in Slot 1 and can not be used with the card in Slot 2). Once copied to memory cards, Picture Controls can be used with other cameras or compatible software.
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) 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. It is most effective when used with matrix metering (0 105).
To use Active D-Lighting: 1 Select Active D-Lighting. Highlight Active D-Lighting in the photo shooting menu and press 2. 2 Choose an option. Highlight the desired option and press J. If Y Auto is selected, the camera will automatically adjust Active D-Lighting according to shooting conditions (in mode M, however, Y Auto is equivalent to Q Normal). D Active D-Lighting With some subjects, you may notice uneven shading, shadows around bright objects, or halos around dark objects.
High Dynamic Range (HDR) Used with high-contrast subjects, High Dynamic Range (HDR) preserves details in highlights and shadows by combining two shots taken at different exposures. HDR is most effective when used with matrix metering (0 105; with spot or center-weighted metering and a non-CPU lens, a strength of Auto is equivalent to Normal). It can not be used to record NEF (RAW) images.
2 Select a mode. Highlight HDR mode and press 2. Highlight one of the following and press J. • To take a series of HDR photographs, select 6 On (series). HDR shooting will continue until you select Off for HDR mode. • To take one HDR photograph, select On (single photo). Normal shooting will resume automatically after you have created a single HDR photograph. • To exit without creating additional HDR photographs, select Off.
4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. l j will flash in the control panel and l l in the viewfinder while the images are combined; no photographs can be taken until recording is complete. Regardless of the option currently selected for release mode, only one photograph will be taken each time the shutterrelease button is pressed.
Flash Photography Using the Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used not only when natural lighting is inadequate but to fill in shadows and backlit subjects or to add a catch light to the subject’s eyes. Auto Pop-up Modes In i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and g modes, the built-in flash automatically pops up and fires as required. 1 Choose a flash mode. Keeping the M (Y) button pressed, rotate the main command dial until the desired flash mode is displayed.
2 Take pictures. The flash will pop up as required when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway and fire when a photograph is taken. If the flash does not pop up automatically, DO NOT attempt to raise it by hand. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the flash. ❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available: Auto flash: When lighting is poor or the subject is backlit, the flash pops up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required.
Manual Pop-up Modes In P, S, A, M, and 0 modes, the flash must be raised manually. The flash will not fire if it is not raised. 1 Raise the flash. Press the M (Y) button to raise the flash. Note that if the flash is off or an optional external flash unit is attached, the built-in flash will not pop up; proceed to Step 2. M (Y) button 2 Choose a flash mode (P, S, A, and M modes only). Keeping the M (Y) button pressed, rotate the main command dial until the desired flash mode is displayed.
❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available: Fill flash: The flash fires with every shot. Red-eye reduction: Use for portraits. The flash fires with every shot, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce “red-eye.” Not available in 0 mode. Red-eye reduction with slow sync: As for “red-eye reduction”, above, except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light.
A 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 Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m (2 ft) and can not be used in the macro range of zoom lenses with a macro function. i-TTL flash control is available at ISO sensitivities between 100 and 12800; at values over 12800, the desired results may not be achieved at some ranges or aperture values.
A Flash Control Mode The camera supports the following i-TTL flash control modes: • i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR: Flash emits series of nearly invisible preflashes (monitor preflashes) immediately before main flash. Preflashes reflected from objects in all areas of frame are picked up by 2016-pixel RGB sensor and are analyzed in combination with range information from matrix metering system to adjust flash output for natural balance between main subject and ambient background lighting.
A Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. 100 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 200 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 Aperture at ISO equivalent of Approximate range 400 800 1600 3200 6400 12800 m ft 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 0.7–8.5 2ft 4in.–27ft 10in. 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 0.6–6.0 2ft–19ft 8in. 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 0.6–4.2 2ft–13ft 9in. 8 11 16 22 32 — 0.6–3.0 2ft–9ft 10in. 11 16 22 32 — — 0.6–2.1 2ft–6ft 10in. 16 22 32 — — — 0.6–1.5 2ft–4ft 11in. 22 32 — — — — 0.6–1.
Flash Compensation (P, S, A, M, and SCENE Modes Only) 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 M (Y) button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired value is displayed.
At values other than ±0.0, a Y icon will be displayed after you release the M (Y) button. The current value for flash compensation can be confirmed by pressing the M (Y) button. Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to ±0.0. Except in SCENE mode, flash compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off (in SCENE mode, flash compensation will be reset when another mode is selected or the camera is turned off ).
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 a camera control.
4 Lock flash level. After confirming that the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed, press the button selected in Step 1. The flash will emit a monitor preflash to determine the appropriate flash level. Flash output will be locked at this level and an FV lock icon (e) will appear in the display. 5 Recompose the photograph. 6 Take the photograph. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. If desired, additional pictures can be taken without releasing FV lock. 7 Release FV lock.
A Metering When FV lock is used with the built-in flash and no additional flash units, the camera meters a 4 mm circle in the center of the frame. When the built-in flash is used with optional flash units (Advanced Wireless Lighting), the camera meters the entire frame.
Remote Control Photography Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control The optional ML-L3 remote control (0 319) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. 1 Select Remote control mode (ML-L3). Highlight Remote control mode (ML-L3) in the photo shooting menu and press 2. 2 Choose a remote control mode. Highlight one of the following options and press J. Option Description Shutter is released 2 s after ML-L3 shutter% Delayed remote release button is pressed.
4 Take the photograph. From a distance of 5 m (16 ft) or less, aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at either of the infrared receivers on the camera (0 2, 4) and press the ML-L3 shutter-release button. In delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released. In quick-response remote mode, the selftimer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released.
A Using the Built-in Flash Before taking a photograph with the flash in manual pop-up modes (0 146), press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the flash-ready indicator (M) to be displayed (0 36). Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised while remote control mode is in effect. If the flash is required, the camera will only respond to the ML-L3 shutter-release button once the flash has charged.
A Exiting Remote Control Mode Remote control is cancelled automatically if no photograph is taken before the time selected for Custom Setting c5 (Remote on duration (ML-L3), 0 279), Off is selected for Remote control mode (ML-L3), a two-button reset is performed (0 194), or shooting options are reset using Reset photo shooting menu (0 268).
Wireless Remote Controllers When the camera is used with optional WR-1 and WR-R10/ WR-T10 (0 319) wireless remote controllers, the shutter-release buttons on the WR-1 and WR-T10 perform the same functions as the camera shutter-release button, allowing remote continuous and self-timer photography. WR-1 Wireless Remote Controllers The WR-1 can function as either a transmitter or a receiver and is used in combination either with another WR-1 or a WR-R10 or WR-T10 wireless remote controller.
Recording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view. 1 Rotate the live view selector to 1. A Aperture Selection (Modes A and M) In modes A and M, choose an aperture before pressing the a button to start live view. Live view selector 2 Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor as it would appear in the actual movie, modified for the effects of exposure.
3 Focus. Frame the opening shot and focus (press the X/T button to zoom in for precise focus as described on page 38; for more information on focusing during movie recording, see page 83). Note that the number of subjects that can be detected in face-priority AF drops during movie recording.
4 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Exposure can be locked by pressing the A AE-L/AF-L button Movie-record button (0 107) or altered by up to ±3 EV in steps of 1/3 EV using exposure Recording indicator compensation (0 109). In autofocus mode, the camera can be refocused by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
5 End recording. Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached, or the memory card is full. A Maximum Length The maximum length for individual movie files is 4 GB (for maximum recording times, see page 166); note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 379). 6 Exit live view. Press the a button to exit live view.
The Live View Display: Movies q w e r ui o t y Description 0 Indicates that movies can not be recorded. — Volume of audio output to headphones. Headphone volume Displayed when third-party headphones 193 are connected. Microphone 192, Microphone sensitivity. sensitivity 273 Sound level for audio recording. Displayed in red if level is too high; adjust — Sound level microphone sensitivity accordingly. 192, Frequency response The current frequency response.
Maximum Length The maximum length varies with the options selected for Movie quality and Frame size/frame rate in the movie shooting menu (0 273) as shown below.
Indices If Index marking is selected as the “Press” option for Custom Setting g1 (Assign Fn button, 0 288), g2 (Assign preview button, 0 288), or g3 (Assign AE-L/AF-L button, 0 288), you can press the selected button during recording to Pv button add indices that can be used to locate frames during editing and playback (0 178; note that indices can not be added in i mode). Up to 20 indices can be added to each movie.
Image Area Selecting 1.3× (18×12) for Image area in the movie shooting menu (0 274) reduces the angle of view and increases the apparent focal length of the lens. Note that movies recorded at the same frame size but with different image areas may not have the same resolution. DX (24×16) 168 1.
Taking Photos in Movie Mode If Take photos is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 288) and live view is enabled with the live view selector is rotated to 1, photographs can be taken at any time by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down. If movie recording is in progress, recording will end and the footage recorded to that point will be saved. The photograph will be recorded at the current image area setting using a crop with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9.
A HDMI To use live view when the camera is connected to an HDMI-CEC device, select Off for HDMI > Device control in the setup menu (0 292). A Wireless Remote Controllers and Remote Cords If Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 288) and the live view selector is rotated to 1, the shutterrelease buttons on optional wireless remote controllers (0 160, 319) and remote cords (0 319) can be used to start live view and to start and end movie recording.
Time-Lapse Photography (i, j, P, S, A, M, and SCENE Modes Only) The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a silent time-lapse movie at the frame size and rate currently selected in the movie shooting menu (0 273). For information on the image area used for time-lapse movies, see page 168.
2 Adjust time-lapse photography settings. Choose an interval, total shooting time, and exposure smoothing option. • To choose the interval between frames: Highlight Interval and press 2. Choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed (minutes and seconds) and press J. • To choose the total shooting time: Highlight Shooting time and press 2. 172 Choose shooting time (up to 7 hours 59 minutes) and press J.
• To enable or disable exposure smoothing: Highlight Exposure smoothing and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. Selecting On smooths abrupt changes in exposure in modes other than M (note that exposure smoothing only takes effect in mode M if auto ISO sensitivity control is on). 3 Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. Timelapse photography starts after about 3 s. The camera takes photographs at the selected interval for the selected shooting time.
❚❚ Ending Time-Lapse Photography To end time-lapse photography before all the photos are taken, highlight Off in the time-lapse photography menu and press J, or press J between frames or immediately after a frame is recorded. A movie will be created from the frames shot to the point where time-lapse photography ended. Note that timelapse photography will end and no movie will be recorded if the power source is removed or disconnected or the destination memory card is ejected.
A Calculating the Length of the Final Movie The total number of frames in the final movie can be approximated by dividing the shooting time by the interval and rounding up. The length of the final movie can then be calculated by dividing the number of shots by the frame rate selected for Frame size/frame rate in movie shooting menu (0 166, 273). A 48 frame movie recorded at 1920 × 1080; 24p, for example, will be about two seconds long.
A Image Review The K button can not be used to view pictures while time-lapse photography is in progress, but the current frame will be displayed for a few seconds after each shot if On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 267). Other playback operations can not be performed while the frame is displayed. A Flash Photography To use the flash during time-lapse photography, select mode P, S, A, or M and press the M (Y) button to raise the flash before shooting begins.
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 229). Press J to start playback; your current position is indicated by the movie progress bar. 1 icon Length Current position/total length Movie progress bar Volume Guide The following operations can be performed: To Use Pause Play Rewind/ advance Description Pause playback. J Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind/advance.
To Use Description Skip 10 s Rotate the main command dial one stop to skip ahead or back 10 s. Skip ahead/ back Rotate the sub-command dial to skip to next or previous index, or to skip to the last or first frame if the movie contains no indices. Adjust volume Trim movie Exit Return to shooting mode X (T)/ Press X (T) to increase volume, W (S) W (S) to decrease. See page 179 for more information. i K/ Exit to full-frame playback. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode.
Editing Movies Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option 9 Choose start/end point 4 Save selected frame Description Create a copy from which unwanted footage has been removed. Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. Trimming Movies To create trimmed copies of movies: 1 Display a movie full frame (0 229). 2 Pause the movie on the new opening frame.
3 Select Choose start/end point. Press the i button. i button Highlight Choose start/end point. 4 Select Start point. To create a copy that begins from the current frame, highlight Start point and press J. The frames before the current frame will be removed when you save the copy in Step 9.
5 Confirm the new start point. If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or rewind (to skip to 10 s ahead or back, rotate the main command dial one stop; to skip to an index, or to the first or last frame if the movie contains no indices, rotate the sub-command dial). 6 Choose the end point. Press L (U) to switch from the start point (w) to the end point (x) selection tool and then select the closing frame as described in Step 5.
8 Preview the movie. To preview the copy, highlight Preview and press J (to interrupt the preview and return to the save options menu, press 1). To abandon the current copy and select a new start point or end point as described on the foregoing pages, highlight Cancel and press J; to save the copy, proceed to Step 9. 9 Save the copy. Highlight Save as new file and press J to save the copy to a new file. To replace the original movie file with the edited copy, highlight Overwrite existing file and press J.
Saving Selected Frames To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still: 1 Pause the movie on the desired frame. Play the movie back as described on page 177, pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause. Pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy. 2 Choose Save selected frame. Press the i button, then highlight Save selected frame and press J. i button 3 Create a still copy. Press 1 to create a still copy of the current frame.
4 Save the copy. Highlight Yes and press J to create a fine-quality (0 77) JPEG copy of the selected frame. A Save Selected Frame JPEG movie stills created with the Save selected frame option can not be retouched. JPEG movie stills lack some categories of photo information (0 234).
Other Shooting Options The R Button (Viewfinder Photography) Pressing the R button during viewfinder photography displays shooting information in the monitor including shutter speed, aperture, number of exposures remaining, and AF-area mode. R button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 Shooting mode ................................6 Flexible program indicator ......... 52 Flash sync indicator....................282 Shutter speed ..........................53, 56 Aperture stop indicator......
The Information Display (Continued) 25 24 23 22 21 10 11 12 13 20 19 18 10 White balance..............................112 White balance fine-tuning indicator.......................................115 11 HDR indicator...............................142 HDR strength ...............................142 Multiple exposure indicator.....214 12 “Beep” indicator ..........................280 13 “k” (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures).....................................
The Information Display (Continued) 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 43 42 41 35 40 36 39 38 37 26 Wi-Fi connection indicator....... 252 36 Number of exposures Eye-Fi connection indicator ..... 293 remaining ......................................27 Time-lapse recording 27 Satellite signal indicator ........... 228 indicator ...................................... 175 28 Long exposure noise reduction indicator ...................................... 271 37 Fn button assignment ...............
A See Also For information on choosing how long the monitor stays on, see Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay, 0 279). For information on changing the color of the lettering in the information display, see Custom Setting d9 (Information display, 0 281). A The Y (“Clock Not Set”) Icon 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 power connector and AC adapter (0 319).
The i Button For quick access to frequently-used settings, press the i button. Highlight items and press 2 to view options, then highlight the desired option and press J to select. To exit the i-button menu and return to the shooting display, press the i button i button.
The i-Button Menu (Viewfinder Photography) Pressing the i button during viewfinder photography displays a menu with the following options: Option Description Choose from the DX (24×16) and 1.3× (18×12) Image area image areas (0 73). Set Picture Control Choose a Picture Control (0 130). Active D-Lighting Adjust Active D-Lighting (0 139). The camera combines two photographs taken at HDR (high dynamic different exposures to enhance details in highlights range) and shadows (0 141).
The i-Button Menu (Live View) The options available in the live view i-button menu vary with the position of the live view selector. If the live view selector is rotated to C, the i-button menu will contain the items listed below. Option Description Choose from the DX (24×16) and 1.3× (18×12) Image area image areas (0 73). Image quality Choose image quality (0 77). Image size Choose image size (0 81). Set Picture Control Choose a Picture Control (0 130). Active D-Lighting Adjust Active D-Lighting (0 139).
If the live view selector is rotated to 1, the i-button menu will contain the items listed below. Microphone sensitivity, Frequency response, Wind noise reduction, and Highlight display can be adjusted while recording is in progress. Option Image area Frame size/ frame rate Movie quality Microphone sensitivity Description Choose from the DX (24×16) and 1.3× (18×12) image areas (0 168). Select a frame size and rate (0 166). Choose movie quality (0 166). Press 1 or 3 to adjust microphone sensitivity.
Option Description Choose whether the brightest areas of the frame (highlights) are shown by Highlight display slanting lines in the live view display. To access this option, select mode P, S, A, or M. Highlights Press 1 or 3 to adjust headphone volume. Headphone volume A Using an External Microphone The optional stereo microphone can be used to record sound in stereo or to avoid recording focus noise and other sounds made by the lens (0 319). A Headphones Third-party headphones can be used.
Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the W (S) 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.
1 Current Picture Control only. 2 HDR strength is not reset. 3 If multiple exposure is currently in progress, shooting will end and multiple exposure will be created from exposures recorded to that point. Gain and number of shots are not reset. 4 If interval timer shooting is currently in progress, shooting will end. Starting time, shooting interval, number of intervals and shots, and exposure smoothing are not reset.
Option Default 0 Flash compensation Off 151 Exposure compensation Off 109 Flash mode i, k, p, n, w, g Auto s Auto+red-eye reduction 145, 147 o Auto+slow sync 0, P, S, A, M Fill flash FV lock Off 153 Flexible program Off 52 + NEF (RAW) Off 79 1 Focus point not displayed if auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode. 2 Number of shots is reset to zero. Bracketing increment is reset to 1 EV (exposure/flash bracketing) or 1 (white balance bracketing).
Bracketing (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Bracketing automatically varies exposure, flash level, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value.
2 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. Number of shots BKT button Main command dial Exposure and flash bracketing indicator Information display At settings other than zero, a M icon is displayed in the control panel.
3 Select an exposure increment. Pressing the BKT button and rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment. Exposure increment BKT button Sub-command dial Information display At default settings, the size of the increment can be chosen from 0.3 (1/3), 0.7 (2/3), 1, 2, and 3 EV. The bracketing programs with an increment of 0.3 (1/3) EV are listed below. Information display No. of shots 0 3 3 2 2 3 5 7 9 Bracketing order (EVs) 0 0/+0.3/+0.7 0/–0.7/–0.3 0/+0.3 0/–0.3 0/–0.3/+0.3 0/–0.7/–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 109). A bracketing progress indicator is displayed while bracketing is in effect. A segment will disappear from the indicator after each shot. No. shots: 3; increment: 0.
❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until no shots remain in the bracketing sequence. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a two-button reset (0 194), although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated. A Zero Shots The live view display shows “–/–” when no shots remain in the bracketing sequence.
A Exposure Bracketing The camera modifies exposure by varying shutter speed and aperture (mode P), aperture (mode S), or shutter speed (modes A and M).
2 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. Number of shots BKT button Main command dial WB bracketing indicator Information display At settings other than zero, M and D are displayed respectively in the Viewfinder control panel and viewfinder; a y icon and a bracketing indicator appear in the information display. A Live View In live view, bracketing settings are displayed in the monitor.
3 Select a white balance increment. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose from increments of 1, 2, or 3 (respectively equivalent to approximately 5, 10, or 15 mired). The B value indicates the amount of blue, the A value the amount of amber (0 114). White balance increment BKT button Sub-command dial Information display The bracketing programs with an increment of 1 are listed below. Information display 204 No.
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 finetuning.
❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until no shots remain in the bracketing sequence. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a two-button reset (0 194), although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated. A Zero Shots The live view display shows “–/–” when no shots remain in the bracketing sequence.
❚❚ ADL Bracketing The camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. For more information on Active D-Lighting, see page 139. 1 Select ADL bracketing. Choose ADL bracketing for Custom Setting e6 (Auto bracketing set). 2 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence.
Choose two shots to take one photograph with Active D-Lighting off and another at a selected value. Choose three to five shots to take a series of photographs with Active D-Lighting set to Off, Low, and Normal (three shots), Off, Low, Normal, and High (four shots), or Off, Low, Normal, High, and Extra high (five shots). If you choose more than two shots, proceed to Step 4. 3 Select Active D-Lighting. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose Active D-Lighting.
4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-byshot according to the bracketing program selected. A bracketing progress indicator is displayed while bracketing is in effect. A segment will disappear from the indicator after each shot. No. shots: 3 Display after first shot A Live View In live view, bracketing settings are displayed in the monitor.
❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until no shots remain in the bracketing sequence. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a two-button reset (0 194), although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated. A Zero Shots The live view display shows “–/–” when no shots remain in the bracketing sequence.
Multiple Exposure (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Follow the steps below to record a series of two or three NEF (RAW) exposures in a single photograph. ❚❚ Creating a Multiple Exposure Multiple exposures can not be recorded in live view. Exit live view before proceeding. Note that at default settings, shooting will end and a multiple exposure will be recorded automatically if no operations are performed for about 30 s.
2 Select a mode. Highlight Multiple exposure mode and press 2. Highlight one of the following and press J. • To take a series of multiple exposures, select 6 On (series). Multiple exposure shooting will continue until you select Off for Multiple exposure mode. • To take one multiple exposure, select On (single photo). Normal shooting will resume automatically after you have created a single multiple exposure. • To exit without creating additional multiple exposures, select Off.
3 Choose the number of shots. Highlight Number of shots and press 2. Press 1 or 3 to choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph and press J. 4 Choose the amount of gain. Highlight Auto gain and press 2. The following options will be displayed. Highlight an option and press J. • On: Gain is adjusted according to number of exposures actually recorded (gain for each exposure is set to 1/2 for 2 exposures, 1/3 for 3 exposures).
5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. In continuous release modes (0 66), the camera records all exposures in a single burst. If On (series) is selected, the camera will continue to record multiple exposures while the shutter-release button is pressed; if On (single photo) is selected, multiple exposure shooting will end after the first photograph.
❚❚ Interrupting Multiple Exposures To interrupt a multiple exposure before the specified number of exposures have been taken, select Off for multiple exposure mode. 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. If Auto gain is on, gain will be adjusted to reflect the number of exposures actually recorded.
D Multiple Exposures Do not remove or replace the memory card while recording a multiple exposure. Live view is not available while shooting is in progress. Selecting live view resets Multiple exposure mode to Off. The shooting information listed in the playback photo information display (including metering, exposure, shooting mode, focal length, date of recording and camera orientation) is for the first shot in the multiple exposure.
Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. D Before Shooting Select a release mode other than self-timer (E) and MUP when using the interval timer. Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor.
2 Adjust interval timer settings. Choose a start option, interval, number of shots per interval, and exposure smoothing option. • To choose a start option: Highlight Start options and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. To start shooting immediately, select Now. To start shooting at a chosen date and time, select Choose start day and start time, then choose the date and time and press J. • To choose the interval between shots: Highlight Interval and press 2.
• To choose the number of shots per interval: Highlight No. of intervals × shots/interval and press 2. Choose the number of intervals and the number of shots per interval and press J. In S (single frame) mode, the photographs for each interval will be taken at the rate chosen for Custom Setting d2 (Continuous low-speed, 0 280). • To enable or disable exposure smoothing: Highlight Exposure smoothing and press 2. Highlight an option and press J.
3 Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. The first series of shots will be taken at the specified starting time, or after about 3 s if Now was selected for Start options in Step 2. Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken. A During Shooting During interval timer photography, the memory card access lamp will flash.
❚❚ Pausing Interval Timer Photography Interval timer photography can be paused between intervals by pressing J or selecting Pause in the interval timer menu. ❚❚ Resuming Interval Timer Shooting To resume shooting: Starting Now Highlight Restart and press J. Starting at a Specified Time For Start options, highlight Choose start day and start time and press 2. Choose a starting date and time and press J. Highlight Restart and press J.
❚❚ No Photograph The camera will skip the current interval if any of the following situations persist for eight seconds or more after the interval was due to start: the photograph or photographs for the previous interval have yet to be taken, the memory card is full, or the camera is unable to focus in AF-S or when single-servo AF is selected in AF-A (note that the camera focuses again before each shot). Shooting will resume with the next interval.
A Bracketing Adjust bracketing settings before starting interval timer photography. If exposure, flash, or ADL bracketing is active while interval timer photography is in effect, the camera will take the number of shots in the bracketing program at each interval, regardless of the number of shots specified in the interval timer menu.
Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU lenses can be used in modes A and M, with aperture set using the lens aperture ring. By specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain access to the following CPU lens functions.
The camera can store data for up to nine non-CPU lenses. To enter or edit data for a non-CPU lens: 1 Select Non-CPU lens data. Highlight Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu and press 2. 2 Choose a lens number. Highlight Lens number and press 4 or 2 to choose a lens number. 3 Enter the focal length and aperture. Highlight Focal length (mm) or Maximum aperture and press 4 or 2 to edit the highlighted item. 4 Save settings and exit. Press J.
To recall lens data when using a non-CPU lens: 1 Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control. Select Choose non-CPU lens number as the “Press + command dials” option for a camera control in the Custom Settings menu. Non-CPU lens number selection can be assigned to the Fn button (Custom Setting f2, Assign Fn button, 0 284), the Pv button (Custom Setting f3, Assign preview button, 0 285), or the A AE-L/AF-L button (Custom Setting f4, Assign AE-L/AF-L button, 0 285).
Location Data The GP-1/GP-1A GPS unit (available separately) can be connected to the camera’s accessory terminal (0 2) using the cable supplied with the GP-1/GP-1A, allowing information on the camera’s current position to be recorded when photographs are taken. Turn the camera off before connecting the GP-1/ GP-1A; for more information, see the GP-1/GP-1A manual. ❚❚ Setup Menu Options The Location data item in the setup menu contains the options listed below.
A Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) UTC data is provided by the GPS device and is independent of the camera clock. A The o Icon Connection status is shown by the o icon: • o (static): The camera has established communication with GP-1/ GP-1A. Photo information for pictures taken while this icon is displayed includes an additional page of location data (0 241). • o (flashing): The GP-1/GP-1A is searching for a signal. Pictures taken while the icon is flashing do not include location data.
More on Playback Viewing Pictures Full-Frame Playback To play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. K button To Use View additional photographs Press 1 or 3 to view information about current photograph (0 234). View photo information Return to shooting mode Play movie Description Press 2 to view photographs in order recorded, 4 to view photographs in reverse order.
A Rotate Tall To display “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs in tall orientation, select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu (0 267). A Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 267), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting (because the camera is already in the correct orientation, images are not rotated automatically during image review).
Thumbnail Playback To display images in “contact sheets” of four, nine, or 72 images, press the W (S) button. W (S) W (S) X (T) X (T) Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback To Use Highlight images View highlighted image Return to shooting mode J K/ Calendar playback Description Use multi selector to highlight images for full-frame playback, playback zoom (0 243), deletion (0 246), or protection (0 245). Press J to display the highlighted image full frame.
Calendar Playback To view images taken on a selected date, press the W (S) button when 72 images are displayed.
The i Button Pressing the i button during full-frame or thumbnail playback displays the options listed below. • Playback slot and folder: Choose a folder for playback. Highlight a slot and press 2 to list the folders on the selected card, then highlight a folder and press J to i button view the pictures in the highlighted folder. • Retouch (photographs only): Use the options in the retouch menu (0 294) to create a retouched copy of the current photograph.
Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in fullframe playback. Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as shown below. Note that “image only”, shooting data, RGB histograms, highlights, and overview data are only displayed if corresponding option is selected for Playback display options (0 266). Location data are only displayed if a GP-1/GP-1A was used when the photo was taken (0 227).
❚❚ File Information 12 34 5 14 13 12 6 7 11 10 9 8 Protect status...............................245 8 Image size....................................... 81 Retouch indicator .......................294 9 Image area ..................................... 73 Upload marking ..........................263 10 Time of recording ................ 24, 290 Focus point 1, 2 ................................ 89 11 Date of recording................. 24, 290 AF area brackets 1 ..........................
❚❚ Highlights 1 2 3 * 1 Image highlights 2 Folder number—frame number ........................................ 268 3 Current channel * *Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for the current channel.
❚❚ RGB Histogram 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 1 Image highlights * 2 Folder number—frame number ........................................268 3 White balance..............................111 Color temperature................117 White balance fine-tuning..........................114 Preset manual........................120 4 Current channel * 5 Histogram (RGB channel). In all histograms, horizontal axis gives pixel brightness, vertical axis number of pixels.
A Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed, press X (T). Use the X (T) and W (S) buttons to zoom in and out and scroll the image with the multi selector. The histogram will be updated to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the monitor. A Histograms Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications.
❚❚ Shooting Data 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Metering .......................................105 7 Flash type ............................ 144, 311 Shutter speed ..........................53, 56 Commander mode..................... 283 Aperture....................................54, 56 8 Flash mode.......................... 145, 147 2 Shooting mode ................................6 9 Flash control .............. 149, 283, 313 ISO sensitivity 1 .............................. 99 Flash compensation..........
16 17 18 19 20 21 16 High ISO noise reduction.......... 271 19 Vignette control.......................... 271 Long exposure noise 20 Retouch history........................... 294 reduction..................................... 271 21 Image comment ......................... 291 17 Active D-Lighting ....................... 139 18 HDR strength ............................... 141 22 23 22 Name of photographer 5 ........... 291 23 Copyright holder 5 ......................
❚❚ Location Data * (0 227) 1 2 3 4 1 Latitude 2 Longitude * Data for movies are for start of recording.
❚❚ Overview Data 1 2 345 6 17 18 19 20 21 7 8 29 28 9 16 27 22 23 26 25 24 15 141312 11 10 1 Frame number/total number of 16 Current card slot ............................82 images 17 Metering....................................... 105 2 Upload marking.......................... 263 18 Shooting mode................................ 6 3 Protect status............................... 245 19 Shutter speed.......................... 53, 56 4 Retouch indicator ....................... 294 20 Aperture .........
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the X (T) button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: X (T) button To Zoom in or out View other areas of image Use Description Press X (T) to zoom in to X (T)/ maximum of W (S) approximately 38× (large images in 24 × 16/DX format), 28× (medium images) or 19× (small images). Press W (S) to zoom out.
To Use Select faces View other images Return to shooting mode 244 K/ Description Faces detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in navigation window. Rotate sub-command dial to view other faces. Rotate main command dial to view same location in other photos at current zoom ratio. Playback zoom is cancelled when a movie is displayed. Press the K button or press the shutterrelease button halfway to exit to shooting mode.
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar playback, press the L (U) button to protect the current picture from accidental deletion. Protected files are marked with a P icon and can not be deleted using the O (Q) button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (0 289). To remove protection from a picture so that it can be deleted, display or highlight it and press the L (U) button.
Deleting Photographs To delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O (Q) button. To delete multiple selected photographs, all photographs taken on a selected date, or all photographs in the current playback folder, use the Delete option in the playback menu. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. Note that pictures that are protected or hidden can not be deleted.
A Calendar Playback During calendar playback, you can delete all photographs taken on a selected date by highlighting the date in the date list and pressing the O (Q) button (0 232). A See Also The After delete option in the playback menu determines whether the next image or the previous image is displayed after an image is deleted (0 267).
The Playback Menu The Delete option in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Q Selected n Select date R All Description Delete selected pictures. Delete all pictures taken on a selected date (0 249). Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback (0 266). If two cards are inserted, you can select the card from which pictures will be deleted.
2 Delete the selected pictures. Press J. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J. ❚❚ Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date 1 Select dates. Highlight a date and press 2 to select all pictures taken on the highlighted date. Selected dates are marked with a M icon. Repeat as desired to select additional dates; to deselect a date, highlight it and press 2. 2 Delete the selected pictures. Press J.
Wi-Fi What Wi-Fi Can Do for You The camera can connect via Wi-Fi wireless networks to a compatible smart device (smartphone or tablet) running Nikon’s dedicated Wireless Mobile Utility app (0 263). Download pictures Remote control A Installing the Wireless Mobile Utility App 1 Find the app. On the smart device, connect to the Google Play service, the App Store, or another app marketplace and search for “Wireless Mobile Utility”. For more information, see the instructions provided with the smart device.
Accessing the Camera Before connecting via Wi-Fi (wireless LAN), install the Wireless Mobile Utility on your compatible Android or iOS smart device. Android and iOS: Connecting via SSID Enable Wi-Fi on the smart device before connecting. For details, see the documentation provided with the smart device. 1 Enable the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi. Highlight Wi-Fi in the setup menu and press 2. Highlight Network connection and press 2, then highlight Enable and press J. Wait a few seconds for Wi-Fi to activate.
Highlight View SSID and press 2. 3 Select the camera SSID. On the smart device, choose Settings > Wi-Fi and select the camera SSID to connect via Wi-Fi. 4 Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility. Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device. 5 Enable wireless security. The connection will initially be unprotected by passwords or other security features. Enable security using the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device (0 257).
D Security Although one of the benefits of a wireless-enabled device is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the following may occur if security is not enabled: • Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information. • Unauthorized access: Unauthorized users may gain access to the network and alter data or perform other malicious actions.
Android: Connecting via NFC If the smart device supports NFC (Near Field Communication), a Wi-Fi connection can be established simply by touching the camera N (N-Mark) logo to the smart device NFC antenna. Before connecting, enable NFC and Wi-Fi on the smart device as described in the documentation provided with the smart device. 1 Establish a Wi-Fi connection.
D Security Although one of the benefits of a wireless-enabled device is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the following may occur if security is not enabled: • Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information. • Unauthorized access: Unauthorized users may gain access to the network and alter data or perform other malicious actions.
Android: Other Wi-Fi Connection Options WPS can be used with compatible smart devices. Wireless security is enabled automatically. ❚❚ Push-Button WPS Adjust settings as follows to connect at the push of a button: • Camera: Select Wi-Fi > Network settings > Push-button WPS in the setup menu. • Smart device: Select WPS button connection in the Wi-Fi settings menu.
Wireless Security Adjust security settings after establishing a Wi-Fi connection. In the case of WPS connections (0 256), security is enabled automatically; no further adjustments to settings are required. ❚❚ Android OS 1 Display Wireless Mobile Utility settings. On the smart device, select the c icon at the top right corner of the display or open the settings menu in the Wireless Mobile Utility home display. 2 Select Wireless Mobile Adapter settings.
3 Select Authentication/encryption. 4 Select WPA2-PSK-AES. Select WPA2-PSK-AES and select OK. 5 Select Password.
6 Enter a password. Enter a password and select Save. Passwords may be from 8 to 63 characters long. 7 Enable wireless security. Select b. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; select OK. A Viewing Wireless Security Settings To view the current password and authentication/encryption settings, select Current settings in the Wireless Mobile Adapter settings menu.
❚❚ iOS 1 Display Wireless Mobile Utility settings. On the smart device, select the c icon in the Wireless Mobile Utility home display. 2 Select WMA settings. 3 Select Authentication.
4 Select WPA2-PSK-AES. Select WPA2-PSK-AES. Select WMA settings to return to the WMA settings menu. If you are prompted to enter a password, select OK. 5 Select Password. 6 Enter a password. Enter a password and select WMA settings. Passwords may be from 8 to 63 characters long.
7 Enable wireless security. Select Settings. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; select OK. The smart device will prompt you for this password the next time you connect to the camera via Wi-Fi. D Wi-Fi Read the warnings on pages xx to xxii before using the Wi-Fi function. To disable Wi-Fi in settings in which its use is prohibited, select Wi-Fi > Network connection > Disable in the camera setup menu.
Selecting Pictures for Upload Follow the steps below to select photos for upload to the smart device. Movies can not be selected for upload. Selecting Individual Pictures for Upload 1 Select an image. Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar playback. 2 Display playback options. Press the i button to display playback options. i button 3 Choose Select to send to smart device/deselect. Highlight Select to send to smart device/deselect and press J.
Selecting Multiple Pictures for Upload Follow the steps below to change the upload status of multiple pictures. 1 Choose Select to send to smart device. Highlight Wi-Fi in the setup menu, then highlight Select to send to smart device and press 2. 2 Select pictures. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures and press W (S) to select or deselect. Selected pictures are marked by a & icon. 3 Press J. Press J to complete the operation.
Downloading Selected Pictures to the Smart Device To download the selected pictures to the smart device, establish a Wi-Fi connection with the camera (0 251) and select View photos in the Wireless Mobile Utility. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; select OK to start download.
Menu List This section lists the options available in the camera menus. For more information, see the Menu Guide. D The Playback Menu: Managing Images Delete Selected Select date All Playback folder D7200 All Current Hide image Select/set Select date Deselect all Playback display options Basic photo info Focus point Additional photo info None (image only) Highlights RGB histogram Shooting data Overview 266 Delete multiple images (0 248). (defaults to D7200) Choose a folder for playback.
Copy image(s) Select source Select image(s) Select destination folder Copy image(s)? Image review On Off After delete Show next Show previous Continue as before Rotate tall On Off Slide show Start Image type Frame interval DPOF print order Select/set Deselect all Copy pictures from one memory card to another. This option is only available when two memory cards are inserted in the camera. (defaults to Off) Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting (0 230).
C The Photo Shooting Menu: Photo Shooting Options Reset photo shooting menu Yes No Storage folder Select folder by number Select folder from list File naming File naming Role played by card in Slot 2 Overflow Backup RAW Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2 Image quality NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic NEF (RAW) JPEG fine JPEG normal JPEG basic 268 Select Yes to restore photo shooting menu options to their default values. Select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored.
Image size Large Medium Small Image area DX (24×16) 1.3× (18×12) JPEG compression Size priority Optimal quality NEF (RAW) recording Type NEF (RAW) bit depth White balance Auto Incandescent Fluorescent Direct sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Choose color temp. Preset manual (defaults to Large) Choose the image size, in pixels (0 81). (defaults to DX (24×16)) Choose the image area (0 73). (defaults to Size priority) Choose a compression type for JPEG images (0 80).
Set Picture Control (defaults to Standard) Standard Choose how new photos will be processed. Select according to the type Neutral of scene or your creative intent (0 130). Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape Flat Manage Picture Control Save/edit Create custom Picture Controls (0 135). Rename Delete Load/save Color space (defaults to sRGB) sRGB Choose a color space for photographs.
Vignette control High Normal Low Off Auto distortion control On Off Long exposure NR On Off High ISO NR High Normal Low Off ISO sensitivity settings ISO sensitivity Hi ISO command dial access Auto ISO sensitivity control (defaults to Normal) Reduce the drop in brightness at the edges of photographs when using type G, E, and D lenses (PC lenses excluded). The effect is most noticeable at maximum aperture.
Remote control mode (ML-L3) Delayed remote Quick-response remote Remote mirror-up Off Multiple exposure Multiple exposure mode Number of shots Auto gain Interval timer shooting Start Start options Interval No. of intervals×shots/interval Exposure smoothing 272 (defaults to Off) Choose how the camera behaves when used with an ML-L3 remote control. Record two or three NEF (RAW) exposures as a single photograph (0 211).
1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options Reset movie shooting menu Yes No File naming Destination Slot 1 Slot 2 Frame size/frame rate 1920×1080; 60p 1920×1080; 50p 1920×1080; 30p 1920×1080; 25p 1920×1080; 24p 1280× 720; 60p 1280× 720; 50p Movie quality High quality Normal Microphone sensitivity Auto sensitivity Manual sensitivity Microphone off Select Yes to restore movie shooting menu options to their default values.
Frequency response Wide range Vocal range Wind noise reduction On Off Image area DX (24×16) 1.3× (18×12) White balance Same as photo settings Auto Incandescent Fluorescent Direct sunlight Cloudy Shade Choose color temp. Preset manual 274 (defaults to Wide range) Choose the frequency response for the built-in microphone and optional stereo microphones. (defaults to Off) Choose whether to enable the built-in microphone’s low-cut filter to reduce wind noise.
Set Picture Control Same as photo settings Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape Flat Manage Picture Control Save/edit Rename Delete Load/save High ISO NR High Normal Low Off Movie ISO sensitivity settings ISO sensitivity (mode M) Auto ISO control (mode M) Maximum sensitivity Time-lapse photography Start Interval Shooting time Exposure smoothing (defaults to Same as photo settings) Choose a Picture Control for movies (0 130).
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Reset custom settings Yes No a Autofocus a1 AF-C priority selection Release Focus a2 AF-S priority selection Release Focus a3 Focus tracking with lock-on 5 (Long) 4 3 (Normal) 2 1 (Short) Off 276 Select Yes to restore Custom Settings to their default values.
a4 AF activation Shutter/AF-ON AF-ON only a5 Focus point illumination AF point illumination Manual focus mode a6 Focus point wrap-around Wrap No wrap a7 Number of focus points 51 points 11 points a8 Store points by orientation Yes No a9 Built-in AF-assist illuminator On Off (defaults to Shutter/AF-ON) Choose whether the camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If AF-ON only is selected, the camera will not focus when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
b Metering/exposure b1 ISO sensitivity step value 1/3 step 1/2 step b2 EV steps for exposure cntrl 1/3 step 1/2 step b3 Easy exposure compensation On (Auto reset) On Off b4 Center-weighted area 6 mm 8 mm 10 mm 13 mm Average b5 Fine-tune optimal exposure Yes No 278 (defaults to 1/3 step) Select the increments used when making adjustments to ISO sensitivity.
c Timers/AE lock c1 Shutter-release button AE-L On Off c2 Standby timer 4s 6s 10 s 30 s 1 min 5 min 10 min 30 min No limit c3 Self-timer Self-timer delay Number of shots Interval between shots c4 Monitor off delay Playback Menus Information display Image review Live view c5 Remote on duration (ML-L3) 1 min 5 min 10 min 15 min (defaults to Off) Choose whether exposure locks when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
d Shooting/display d1 Beep Volume Pitch d2 Continuous low-speed 6 fps 5 fps 4 fps 3 fps 2 fps 1 fps d3 Max. continuous release 1–100 d4 Exposure delay mode 3s 2s 1s Off d5 Flash warning On Off d6 File number sequence On Off Reset d7 Viewfinder grid display On Off 280 Choose the pitch and volume of the beep. (defaults to 3 fps) Choose the maximum frame advance rate in CL mode (note that the frame advance rate in live view will not exceed 3.7 fps even when values of 4 fps or faster are selected).
d8 Easy ISO On Off d9 Information display Auto Manual d10 LCD illumination On Off d11 MB-D15 battery type LR6 (AA alkaline) HR6 (AA Ni-MH) FR6 (AA lithium) d12 Battery order Use MB-D15 batteries first Use camera battery first (defaults to Off) If On is selected, ISO sensitivity can be set in modes P and S by rotating the subcommand dial or in mode A by rotating the main command dial.
e Bracketing/flash e1 Flash sync speed 1/320 s (Auto FP) 1/250 s (Auto FP) 1/250 s 1/200 s 1/160 s 1/125 s 1/100 s 1/80 s 1/60 s (defaults to 1/250 s) Choose a flash sync speed. A Fixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit To fix shutter speed at the sync speed limit in mode S or M, select the next shutter speed after the slowest possible shutter speed (30 s or %). An X (flash sync indicator) will be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel.
e2 Flash shutter speed 1/60 s 1/30 s 1/15 s 1/8 s 1/4 s 1/2 s 1s 2s 4s 8s 15 s 30 s e3 Flash cntrl for built-in flash TTL Manual Repeating flash Commander mode e3 Optional flash TTL Manual Commander mode e4 Exposure comp. for flash Entire frame Background only (defaults to 1/60 s) Choose the slowest shutter available when the flash is used in modes P and A. (defaults to TTL) Choose the flash control mode for the built-in flash. (defaults to TTL) Choose the flash control mode for optional flash units.
e5 Modeling flash On Off e6 Auto bracketing set AE & flash AE only Flash only WB bracketing ADL bracketing e7 Bracketing order MTR > under > over Under > MTR > over f Controls f1 OK button Shooting mode Playback mode Live view f2 Assign Fn button Press Press + command dials 284 (defaults to On) Choose whether the built-in flash unit and optional CLS-compatible flash units (0 144, 311) emit a modeling flash when the camera Pv button is pressed during viewfinder photography (0 55).
f3 Assign preview button Press Press + command dials f4 Assign AE-L/AF-L button Press Press + command dials f5 Customize command dials Reverse rotation Change main/sub Aperture setting Menus and playback Sub-dial frame advance f6 Release button to use dial Yes No Choose the role played by the Pv button, either by itself (Press) or when used in combination with the command dials (Press + command dials).
f7 Slot empty release lock Release locked Enable release f8 Reverse indicators f9 Assign movie record button Press + command dials f10 Assign MB-D15 4 button AE/AF lock AE lock only AE lock (Hold) AF lock only AF-ON FV lock Same as camera Fn button 286 (defaults to Enable release) Choose whether the shutter can be released when no memory card is inserted.
f11 Assign remote (WR) Fn button (defaults to None) Preview Choose the role played by the Fn button on the optional wireless remote FV lock controller.
g Movie g1 Assign Fn button Press g2 Assign preview button Press g3 Assign AE-L/AF-L button Press g4 Assign shutter button Take photos Record movies Choose the role played by the Fn button when 1 is selected with the live view selector in live view. Choose the role played by the Pv button when 1 is selected with the live view selector in live view. Choose the role played by the A AE-L/ AF-L button when 1 is selected with the live view selector in live view.
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup Format memory card Slot 1 Slot 2 Save user settings Save to U1 Save to U2 Reset user settings Reset U1 Reset U2 Monitor brightness –5 – +5 To begin formatting, choose a memory card slot and select Yes. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card in the selected slot. Before formatting, be sure to make backup copies as required. Assign frequently-used settings to the U1 and U2 positions on the mode dial (0 63).
Monitor color balance Clean image sensor Clean now Clean at startup/shutdown Lock mirror up for cleaning Start Image Dust Off ref photo Start Clean sensor and then start Flicker reduction Auto 50 Hz 60 Hz Time zone and date Time zone Date and time Date format Daylight saving time Language See page 357. Auto image rotation On Off 290 (defaults to 0) Adjust monitor color balance. Vibrate the image sensor to remove dust (0 321).
Battery info View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera or in an optional MB-D15 battery pack. Image comment Attach comment Input comment Copyright information Attach copyright information Artist Copyright Save/load settings Save settings Load settings Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX-i or Capture NX-D (0 ii). Add copyright information to new photographs as they are taken.
AF fine-tune AF fine-tune (On/Off) Saved value Default List saved values HDMI Output resolution Device control Advanced Location data Standby timer Position Set clock from satellite Wi-Fi Network connection Network settings Select to send to smart device NFC Enable Disable 292 Fine-tune focus for different lens types. AF tuning is not recommended in most situations and may interfere with normal focus; use only when required.
Network Choose hardware Network settings Options Eye-Fi upload Slot 1 Slot 2 Adjust ftp and network settings for Ethernet and wireless LANs when an optional UT-1 communications unit (0 319) is connected. Upload pictures to a preselected destination. This option is displayed only when a supported Eye-Fi card is inserted. Conformity marking View a selection of the standards with which the camera complies. Firmware version View the current camera firmware version.
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies D-Lighting Brighten shadows. Choose for dark or backlit photographs. Red-eye correction Correct “red-eye” in photos taken with a flash. Trim Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph (0 298). Monochrome Black-and-white Sepia Cyanotype Filter effects Skylight Warm filter Cross screen Soft Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome).
NEF (RAW) processing Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs (0 302). Resize Select image Choose destination Choose size Quick retouch Create small copies of selected photographs. Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. Straighten Create straightened copies. Copies can be straightened by up to 5° in increments of approximately 0.25°. Distortion control Auto Manual Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion.
Perspective control Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Miniature effect Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Use the multi selector to choose the position and orientation of the area in focus. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point. Selective color Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color. Position the cursor over objects with desired colors and press the A AE-L/AF-L button.
O My Menu/m Recent Settings Add items PLAYBACK MENU PHOTO SHOOTING MENU MOVIE SHOOTING MENU CUSTOM SETTING MENU SETUP MENU RETOUCH MENU Remove items Create a custom menu of up to 20 items selected from the playback, photo shooting, movie shooting, Custom Setting, setup, and retouch menus. Delete items from My Menu. Rank items Choose tab MY MENU RECENT SETTINGS Rank items in My Menu. (defaults to MY MENU) Choose the menu displayed in the “My Menu/Recent Settings” tab.
Retouch Menu Options This section details retouch menu options. 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 (S) Increase size of crop X (T) Rotate the main command dial to choose the aspect ratio. Change crop aspect ratio Position crop Create copy Description Press W (S) to reduce the size of the crop.
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 an imaging application. The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings; before creating an overlay, set image quality and size (0 77, 81; all options are available).
3 Select the second image. The selected image will appear as Image 1. Highlight Image 2 and press J, then select the second photo as described in Step 2. 4 Adjust gain. Highlight Image 1 or Image 2 and optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing 1 or 3 to select gain from values between 0.1 and 2.0. Repeat for the second image. The default value is 1.0; select 0.5 to halve gain or 2.0 to double it. The effects are visible in the Preview column. 5 Preview the overlay.
D Image Overlay Only NEF (RAW) photographs with the same image area and bit depth can be combined. The overlay has the same photo info (including date of recording, metering, shutter speed, aperture, shooting mode, exposure compensation, focal length, and image orientation), and values for white balance and Picture Control as the photograph selected for Image 1. The current image comment is appended to the overlay when it is saved; copyright information, however, is not copied.
NEF (RAW) Processing Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. 1 Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. 2 Select a photograph. Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X/T button). Press J to select the highlighted photograph and proceed to the next step.
3 Choose settings for the JPEG copy. Adjust the settings listed below. Note that white balance and vignette control are not available with multiple exposures or pictures created with image overlay and that exposure compensation can only be set to values between –2 and +2 EV. Image quality (0 77) Image size (0 81) White balance (0 111) Exposure compensation (0 109) Set Picture Control (0 130) High ISO NR (0 271) Color space (0 270) Vignette control (0 271) D-Lighting (0 294) 4 Copy the photograph.
Technical Notes Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera. Compatible Lenses Camera setting CPU lenses 5 Lens/accessory Type G, E, or D AF NIKKOR 6 AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR PC-E NIKKOR series 8 PC Micro 85mm f/2.
Camera setting Focus mode Shooting mode P A S M Metering system Non-CPU lenses 15 L2 M (with electronic M3 AF rangefinder) 1 Lens/accessory 3D Color N 4 AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon — ✔ 14 — ✔ 17 — ✔ 18 ✔ 19 Series E lenses 16 Medical-NIKKOR — — ✔ — ✔ 20 — — 120mm f/4 17 — — ✔ 19 Reflex-NIKKOR — — — ✔ PC-NIKKOR — ✔9 — ✔ 21 — — ✔ AI-type — ✔ 23 — ✔ 17 — ✔ 18 ✔ 19 Teleconverter 22 PB-6 Bellows Focusing — ✔ 23 — ✔ 25 — — ✔ Attachment 24 Auto extension rings (PK-series 11A, 12, or — ✔ 23 — ✔ 17 — — ✔ 1
12 Can be used with AF-S and AF-I lenses only (0 307). For information on the focus points available for autofocus and electronic rangefinding, see page 307. 13 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 (I) may be displayed when image on matte screen in viewfinder is not in focus. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus. 14 With maximum aperture of f/5.
A Recognizing CPU and Type G, E, and D Lenses CPU lenses (particularly types G, E, and D) are recommended, but note that IX-NIKKOR lenses can not be used. CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G, E, and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Type G and E lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring.
A Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU lens data (0 225) can be used to enable many of the features available with CPU lenses, including color matrix metering; if no data are provided, center-weighted metering will be used in place of color matrix metering, while if the maximum aperture is not provided, the camera aperture display will show the number of stops from maximum aperture and the actual aperture value must be read off the lens aperture ring.
A AF-Assist Illumination The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 0.5–3.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.); when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of 18– 200 mm. Some lenses may block the illuminator at certain focus distances. Remove lens hoods when using the illuminator. More information on lenses that can be used with the AF-assist illuminator may be found in the camera Menu Guide, which is available for download from the following website: http://nikonimglib.
A Calculating Angle of View The size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. The size of the area exposed by the D7200 when DX (24×16) is selected for Image area in the photo shooting menu, in contrast, is 23.5 × 15.6 mm, meaning that the angle of view of a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that of the D7200 (when 1.3× (18×12) is selected, the size of the area exposed decreases, further reducing the angle of view by about 1.3×).
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with CLS-compatible 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.
• SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander: When mounted on a CLScompatible camera, the SU-800 can be used as a commander for remote SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, or SB-R200 flash units in up to three groups. The SU-800 itself is not equipped with a flash. A Guide Number To calculate the range of the flash at full power, divide the Guide Number by the aperture. If, for example, the flash unit has a Guide Number of 34 m or 111 ft (ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F); its range at an aperture of f/5.
The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units: SB-300 SB-400 SB-R200 SU-800 SB-500 SB-600 SB-700 SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 Single flash i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR 1 i-TTL Standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR AA Auto aperture A Non-TTL auto GN Distance-priority manual M Manual RPT Repeating flash Remote flash control i-TTL i-TTL [A:B] Quick wireless flash control AA Auto aperture A Non-TTL auto M Manual RPT Repeating flash i-TTL i-TTL [A:B] Quick wireless fla
SB-300 SB-400 SB-R200 SB-500 SU-800 SB-600 SB-700 SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 z z z z z z — — Auto FP High-Speed Sync 7 z z z z z z z z FV lock 8 AF-assist for multi-area AF z z z — z9 — — — Red-eye reduction z z z z — — z — Camera modeling illumination z z z z z z — — Camera flash mode selection — — — z — — z z Camera flash unit firmware update z 10 z — z — — — z 1 Not available with spot metering. 2 Can also be selected with flash unit.
❚❚ Other Flash Units The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. SB-80DX, SB-30, SB-27 2, SB-23, SB-28DX, SB-22S, SB-22, SB-29 3, SB-28, SB-26, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-21B 3, SB-25, SB-24 SB-50DX 1 SB-15 SB-29S 3 Flash mode A Non-TTL auto ✔ — ✔ — M Manual ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ G Repeating flash ✔ — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ REAR Rear-curtain sync 4 1 Select mode P, S, A, or M, lower built-in flash, and use optional flash unit only. 2 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter-release is disabled.
D Notes on Optional Flash Units Refer to the flash unit manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D7200 is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. If an optional flash unit is attached in shooting modes other than j, %, and u, the flash will fire with every shot, even in modes in which the built-in flash can not be used.
The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, and SB-400 provide red-eye reduction, while the SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SU-800 provide AF-assist illumination with the following restrictions: • SB-910 and SB-900: AF-assist illumination is available when 17–135 mm AF lenses are used with the focus points shown at right. • SB-800, SB-600, and SU-800: AF-assist 24–34 mm illumination is available when 24–105 mm AF lenses are used with the focus points 35–49 mm shown at right.
A Flash Control Mode The information display shows the flash control mode for optional flash units attached to the camera accessory shoe as follows: Flash sync Auto FP (0 282) i-TTL Auto aperture (AA) Non-TTL auto flash (A) Distance-priority manual (GN) Manual Repeating flash — Advanced wireless lighting D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon flash units.
Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D7200.
Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it 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.
Image Sensor Cleaning If you suspect that dirt or dust on the image sensor is appearing in photographs, you can clean the sensor using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu. The sensor 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” Holding the camera base down, select Clean image sensor in the setup menu, then highlight Clean now and press J.
❚❚ “Clean at Startup/Shutdown” Choose from the following options: Option 5 6 7 Description The image sensor is automatically cleaned Clean at startup each time the camera is turned on. The image sensor is automatically cleaned Clean at shutdown during shutdown each time the camera is turned off. Clean at startup & The image sensor is cleaned automatically at shutdown startup and at shutdown. Cleaning off Automatic image sensor cleaning off. 1 Select Clean at startup/shutdown.
D Image Sensor Cleaning Using camera controls during startup interrupts image sensor cleaning. Image sensor cleaning may not be performed at startup if the flash is charging. If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (0 324) or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera’s internal circuitry.
❚❚ Manual Cleaning If foreign matter can not be removed from the image sensor using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (0 321), the sensor can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the sensor is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the sensor 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 image sensor.
4 Press J. The message shown at right will be displayed in the monitor and a row of dashes will appear in the control panel and viewfinder. To restore normal operation without inspecting the image sensor, turn the camera off. 5 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 image sensor. The display in the viewfinder will turn off and the row of dashes in the control panel will flash.
7 Clean the sensor. Remove any dust and lint from the sensor with a blower. Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the sensor. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the sensor. 8 Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cap.
D Foreign Matter on the Image Sensor Foreign matter entering the camera when lenses or body caps are removed or exchanged (or in rare circumstances lubricant or fine particles from the camera itself ) may adhere to the image sensor, where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions.
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 those that 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 LCDs 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.
Notes on the monitor: The monitor is constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device. Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.
• The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in use. Attempting to charge the battery while the internal temperature is elevated will impair battery performance, and the battery may not charge or charge only partially. Wait for the battery to cool before charging. • Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures of 5 °C–35 °C (41 °F–95 °F).
• A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement. Purchase a new EN-EL15 battery. • The supplied power cable and AC wall adapter are for use with the MH-25a only. Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Unplug when not in use. • Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the battery or, if you are using an AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter.
Shooting (All Modes) Camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders. Shutter-release disabled: • Memory card is locked, full, or not inserted (0 22, 29). • Release locked is selected for Custom Setting f7 (Slot empty release lock; 0 286) and no memory card is inserted (0 29). • Built-in flash is charging (0 36). • Camera is not in focus (0 34). • Aperture ring for CPU lens not locked at highest f-number (does not apply to type G and E lenses).
Can not select focus point: • Unlock focus selector lock (0 89). • Auto-area AF selected, or face detected when face-priority AF is selected in live view: choose another mode (0 86, 88). • Camera is in playback mode (0 229) or menus are in use (0 266). • Press shutter-release button halfway to start standby timer (0 37). Can not select AF mode: Manual focus selected (0 83, 97). Can not select AF-area mode: Manual focus selected (0 83, 97).
Noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) appear in photos: • Bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, and lines can be reduced by lowering ISO sensitivity. • Use the Long exposure NR option in the photo shooting menu to limit the occurrence of bright spots or fog in photos taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s (0 271).
Live view ends unexpectedly or does not start: Live view may end automatically to prevent damage to the camera’s internal circuits if: • The ambient temperature is high • The camera has been used for extended periods in live view or to record movies • The camera has been used in continuous release modes for extended periods If live view does not start when you press the a button, wait for the internal circuits to cool and then try again.
Colors are unnatural: • Adjust white balance to match light source (0 111). • Adjust Set Picture Control settings (0 130). Can not measure white balance: Subject is too dark or too bright (0 123). Image can not be selected as source for manual preset white balance: Image was not created with D7200 (0 127). White balance bracketing unavailable: • NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for image quality (0 77). • Multiple exposure mode is in effect (0 211).
The camera displays a message stating that the folder contains no images: Use the Playback folder option in the playback menu to choose a folder that contains images (0 266). “Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation: • Select On for Rotate tall (0 267). • Photo was taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation (0 290). • Camera was pointed up or down when photo was taken. • Photo is displayed in image review (0 230).
Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D does not have desired effect: Image sensor cleaning changes the position of dust on the image sensor. Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed. Dust off reference data recorded after image sensor cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken before image sensor cleaning is performed.
Error Messages This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder, control panel, and monitor. Indicator Control Viewpanel finder B (flashes) H d Problem Lens aperture ring is not set to minimum aperture. Low battery. • Battery exhausted. • Battery can not be used. H d (flashes) (flashes) F Solution 0 Set ring to minimum aperture (highest 29 f-number). Ready a fully-charged 21 spare battery. • Recharge or replace battery. • Contact Nikonauthorized service representative.
Indicator Control Viewpanel finder i (flashes) Problem • No lens attached. Solution 0 • Attach non-IX Nikkor 23, 304 lens. If a CPU lens is attached, remove and reattach the lens. • Select mode A or M. 51 • Non-CPU lens attached. F H Camera unable to focus Change composition or — 96, 97 (flashes) using autofocus. focus manually. • Use a lower ISO 99 sensitivity. • In shooting mode: P Use a third-party — ND filter Subject too bright; S Increase shutter 53 photo will be speed overexposed.
Indicator Control Viewpanel finder A (flashes) % (flashes) P k (flashes) (flashes) Problem Solution 0 A selected in mode Change shutter speed 53, 56 S. or select mode M. Change shutter speed % selected in mode S. 53, 56 or select mode M. Wait until processing is Processing in progress. — complete. Check photo in If indicator flashes for 3s M monitor; if — after flash fires, photo 229 underexposed, adjust (flashes) may be underexposed. settings and try again. • Reduce quality or size.
Indicator Monitor No memory card. Control panel S This memory card cannot be used. W, Card may be O damaged. (flashes) Insert another card. g 344 W, O (flashes) Solution 0 Turn camera off Camera cannot and confirm that detect memory 22 card is correctly card. inserted. • Error accessing • Use Nikon379 memory card. approved card. — • Check that contacts are clean. If card is damaged, contact retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative. 22, 246 • Unable to create • Delete files or new folder.
Indicator Control panel Monitor Problem Memory card is W, Memory card is locked. Slide lock to X locked (write “write” position. (flashes) protected). W, Eye-Fi card is Not available if O locked (write Eye-Fi card is locked. (flashes) protected). Memory card has This card is not [C] not been formatted. (flashes) formatted for use Format the card. in camera. Clock has been Camera clock is — reset. not set. The internal Unable to start live temperature of — view. Please wait. the camera is high.
Indicator Monitor 346 Control panel Cannot display this file. — Cannot select this file. — This movie cannot be edited. — Could not connect; multiple devices detected. Try again later. — Error — Problem Solution File has been created or modified using a File can not be computer or played back on different make of camera. camera, or file is corrupt. Images created Selected image with other devices can not be can not be retouched. retouched.
Indicator Monitor Control panel Problem The internal temperature of the camera is high. Solution Turn camera off Network access not and try again after available until — waiting for camera camera cools. to cool. Check printer. To resume, select Check printer. — Printer error. Continue (if available). Paper in printer is Insert paper of Check paper. — not of selected correct size and size. select Continue. Paper is jammed Clear jam and Paper jam. — in printer. select Continue.
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D7200 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Effective angle of view Effective pixels Effective pixels Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust-reduction System Storage Image size (pixels) 348 Single-lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Nikon DX format; focal length in 35 mm [135] format equivalent to approx. 1.5× that of lenses with FX format angle of view 24.2 million 23.5 × 15.6 mm CMOS sensor 24.
Storage File format Picture Control System Media Double slot File system Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame coverage Magnification Eyepoint Diopter adjustment • NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed or compressed • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx.
Viewfinder Focusing screen Reflex mirror Depth-of-field preview Lens aperture Lens Compatible lenses Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed) Quick return Pressing Pv button stops lens aperture down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (other modes) Instant return, electronically controlled Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G, E, and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses) and DX lenses, AI-P NIKKOR lenses,
Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Release Release mode Approximate frame advance rate Self-timer Remote control modes (ML-L3) Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focalplane shutter 1/8000–30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time, X250 X= 1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320 s) S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutterrelease), E (self-timer), MUP (mirror up) • JPEG and 12-bit
Exposure Metering TTL exposure metering using 2016-pixel RGB sensor Metering method • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G, E, and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data • Center-weighted: Weight of approximately 75% given to 8 mm circle in center of frame.
Exposure Exposure compensation Can be adjusted by –5 – +5 EV in increments of / or 1/2 EV in P, S, A, M, SCENE, and % modes Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value with A AE-L/AF-L button ISO sensitivity ISO 100–25600 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV. In P, S, A, (Recommended Exposure and M modes, can also be set to approx.
Flash Built-in flash Guide Number Flash control Flash mode Flash compensation Flash-ready indicator Accessory shoe Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Sync terminal 354 i, k, p, n, o, s, w, g: Auto flash with auto pop-up P, S, A, M, 0: Manual pop-up with button release Approx.
White balance White balance Bracketing Bracketing types Live view Modes Lens servo AF-area mode Autofocus Movie Metering Metering method Frame size (pixels) and frame rate Auto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view), choose color temperature (2500 K–10,000 K), all with fine-tuning Exposure, flash, white balance, and ADL C (photo live view), 1 (movie live
Movie File format Video compression Audio recording format Audio recording device Other options Monitor Monitor Playback Playback Interface USB HDMI output Accessory terminal Audio input Audio output 356 MOV H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding Linear PCM Built-in or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable Index marking, time-lapse photography 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 1229 k-dot (VGA; 640 × RGBW × 480 = 1,228,800 dots), TFT monitor with approx. 170° viewing angle, approx.
Wireless Standards Operating frequency Range (line of sight) Authentication Wireless setup Access protocols IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g 2412–2462 MHz (channels 1–11) Approximately 30 m/98 ft (assumes no interference; range may vary with signal strength and presence or absence of obstacles) 54 Mbps Maximum logical data rates according to IEEE standard. Actual rates may differ.
Power source Battery Battery pack AC adapter Tripod socket Tripod socket Dimensions/weight Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight One EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery Optional MB-D15 multi-power battery pack with one Nikon EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery or six AA alkaline, Ni-MH, or lithium batteries EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5B power connector (available separately) /4 in. (ISO 1222) 1 Approx. 135.5 × 106.5 × 76 mm (5.4 × 4.2 × 3.0 in.) Approx. 765 g (1 lb 11.
❚❚ MH-25a Battery Charger Rated input (in North America) Rated input (in other regions) Rated output Supported batteries Charging time Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Length of power cable (if supplied) Weight AC 120 V, 60 Hz, 0.2 A AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.23–0.12 A DC 8.4 V/1.2 A Nikon EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) Approx. 95 × 33.5 × 71 mm (3.7 × 1.3 × 2.
❚❚ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR Lens Type Focal length Maximum aperture Lens construction Angle of view Focal length scale Distance information Zoom Focusing Vibration reduction Minimum focus distance Diaphragm blades Diaphragm Aperture range Metering Filter-attachment size Dimensions Weight 360 Type G AF-S DX lens with built-in CPU and F mount 18–105 mm f/3.5–5.
❚❚ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR Lens Type Focal length Maximum aperture Lens construction Angle of view Focal length scale Distance information Zoom Focusing Vibration reduction Minimum focus distance Diaphragm blades Diaphragm Aperture range Metering Filter-attachment size Dimensions Weight Type G AF-S DX lens with built-in CPU and F mount 18–140 mm f/3.5–5.
❚❚ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II Lens Type G AF-S DX lens with built-in CPU and F mount Focal length 18–200 mm Maximum aperture f/3.5–5.
Lenses This section describes the features available with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR, AF-S DX NIKKOR 18– 140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR, and AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5– 5.6G ED VR II lenses. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5– 5.6G ED VR. ❚❚ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.
❚❚ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.
❚❚ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II Focus distance indicator Focal length mark Focus distance mark Lens mounting mark (0 23) Focal length scale CPU contacts (0 307) Lens cap Rear lens cap LOCK 18 Focus mode switch (0 97) Zoom ring (0 33) Zoom lock switch Focus ring (0 97) Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch (0 367) Vibration reduction mode switch (0 368) A Zoom Lock Switch To lock the zoom ring, rotate it to the 18 mm position and slide the zoom lock switch to LOCK.
The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR, AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR, and AF-S DX NIKKOR 18– 200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II are for use exclusively with Nikon DX format digital cameras. D Lens Care • Keep the CPU contacts clean. • Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces.
❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) The lenses described in this section support vibration reduction (VR), which reduces blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is panned, allowing shutter speeds for DX format cameras to be slowed by approximately 3.5 stops (AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR and AF-S DX NIKKOR 18– 200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II) or 4.0 stops (AF-S DX NIKKOR 18– 140mm f/3.5–5.
D Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in effect. Vibration reduction is disabled while the built-in flash is charging. When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder may jiggle after the shutter is released. This does not indicate a malfunction; wait for the image in the viewfinder to stabilize before shooting. A The Vibration Reduction Mode Switch (AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.
A Using the Built-in Flash When using the built-in flash, be sure the subject is at a range of at least 0.6 m (2 ft) and remove lens hoods to prevent vignetting (shadows created where the end of the lens obscures the built-in flash). Shadow Vignetting AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR: Camera Zoom position D5300/D5000/D3100/ D3000 18 mm 24 mm 18 mm 24 mm 18 mm 24 mm 35–105 mm Minimum distance without vignetting 2.5 m/8 ft 2 in. 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in. 3.0 m/9 ft 10 in. 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in. 2.
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR: Camera Zoom position D7200/D7100/D7000/ D300 series/D200/D100 18 mm 24–140 mm 18 mm 24 mm 35–140 mm Minimum distance without vignetting 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in. No vignetting 2.5 m/8 ft 2 in. 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in. No vignetting 18 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in. 24 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in. 35–140 mm No vignetting D90/D80/D50 D5500/D5300/D5200/ D5100/D5000/D3300/ D3200/D3100/D3000/ D70 series/D60/D40 series AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.
A Supplied Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR • 67 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-67 • Rear Lens Cap • Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1018 • Bayonet Hood HB-32 Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood alignment mark ( ) as shown in Figure q and then rotate the hood (w) until the ● mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark (—). When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the symbol on its base and avoid gripping it too tightly.
A Supplied Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR • 67 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-67 • Rear Lens Cap A Optional Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR • 67 mm screw-on filters • LF-1 and LF-4 rear lens caps • Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1018 • Bayonet Hood HB-32 Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood alignment mark ( ) as shown in Figure q and then rotate the hood (w) until the ● mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark (—).
A Supplied Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II • 72 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-72 • Rear Lens Cap • Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1018 • Bayonet Hood HB-35 Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood alignment mark ( ) as shown in Figure q and then rotate the hood (w) until the ● mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark (—). NORMAL ACTIVE When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the symbol on its base and avoid gripping it too tightly.
A A Note on Wide- and Super Wide-Angle Lenses Autofocus may not provide the desired results in situations like those shown below. 1 Objects in the background occupy more of the focus point than the main subject: If the focus point contains both foreground and background objects, the camera may focus on the background and the subject may be out of focus. Example: A far-off portrait subject at some distance from the background 2 The subject contains many fine details.
A Using M/A (Autofocus with Manual Override) with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II Lenses To focus using autofocus with manual override (M/A): 1 Slide the lens focus-mode switch (0 365) to M/A. 2 Focus. If desired, you can over-ride autofocus by rotating the lens focus ring while keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway (or while pressing the button to which AF-ON has been assigned in the Custom Settings menu).
❚❚ Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (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 2.3: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.
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Approved Memory Cards The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recommended for movie recording. Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used.
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 16 GB SanDisk Extreme Pro 95 MB/s UHS-I SDHC card at different image quality (0 77), image size (0 81), and image area settings (0 73). ❚❚ DX (24×16) Image Area Image quality NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 14-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed, 14-bit JPEG fine 3 JPEG normal 3 JPEG basic 3 380 Image size File size 1 No.
❚❚ 1.3× (18×12) Image Area Image quality NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 14-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed, 14-bit Image size File size 1 No. of images 1 Buffer capacity 2 — 15.0 MB 575 44 — 18.7 MB 449 29 — 13.8 MB 770 67 — 16.9 MB 648 46 Large 8.6 MB 1300 100 Medium 5.3 MB 2200 100 JPEG fine 3 Small 2.9 MB 4000 100 Large 4.3 MB 2600 100 Medium 2.8 MB 4300 100 JPEG normal 3 Small 1.5 MB 7400 100 Large 2.0 MB 5100 100 Medium 1.
Battery Life The movie footage or number of shots that can be recorded with fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, interval between shots, and the length of time menus are displayed. 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-D15 multi-power battery pack are given below.
1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR lens under the following test conditions: lens cycled from infinity to minimum range and one photograph taken at default settings once every 30 s; flash fired once every other shot. Live view not used. 2 Measured at 20 °C/68 °F with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.
Index Symbols i (Auto mode) ....................................30 j (Auto (flash off) mode).................30 SCENE (Scene mode) ............................41 EFFECTS (Special effects) .....................44 k (Portrait) ............................................42 l (Landscape)......................................42 p (Child).................................................42 m (Sports)...............................................42 n (Close up)..........................................
AE & flash (Auto bracketing set) . 197 AE lock.................................................. 107 AE only (Auto bracketing set) ...... 197 AE-L/AF-L button........ 94, 107, 285, 288 AF ...................................................... 83–95 AF activation ...................................... 277 AF area brackets ................. 10, 25, 235 AF fine-tune........................................ 292 AF-A..........................................................83 AF-area mode ........................
D Date and time............................. 24, 290 DCF........................................................ 376 Default settings ................................ 194 Delayed remote (Remote control mode (ML-L3)) ................................. 156 Delete............................................ 40, 246 Delete all images.............................. 248 Delete current image............... 40, 246 Delete selected images.................. 248 Depth-of-field.......................................
Full-time servo AF ...............................84 FV lock .................................................. 153 G GPS ...............................................227, 241 H H.264..................................................... 356 HDMI.................................. 170, 292, 376 HDMI connector .................................... 2 Headphone volume ........................ 193 Headphones....................................... 193 Help........................................................
Microphone sensitivity ......... 192, 273 Miniature effect ...................45, 47, 296 Minimum aperture ......................29, 51 Minimum shutter speed................ 103 Mired .................................................... 116 Mirror.................................... 71, 156, 324 Mirror up .........................................66, 71 Mode dial ................................................. 6 Mode dial lock release......................... 6 Modeling flash ...........................
Quick-response remote (Remote control mode (ML-L3)).................. 156 Quiet shutter-release .........................66 R RAW Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2 (Role played by card in Slot 2) ................................82 Rear-curtain sync.............................. 147 RECENT SETTINGS ............................ 297 Red-eye correction .......................... 294 Red-eye reduction ..................145, 147 Release button to use dial............. 285 Release mode ..................................
Store points by orientation .......... 277 Straighten ........................................... 295 Subject-tracking AF............................89 T Thumbnail playback ....................... 231 Time ..................................24, 58, 60, 290 Time zone and date.................. 24, 290 Time-lapse photography......171, 275 Timer.............................................. 69, 217 Toning......................................... 133, 135 Trim ..............................................
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Nikon NIKKOR AF·P DX NIKKOR 18·55mm f/3.5·5.66 VR AF·P DX NIKKOR 18·55mm f/3.5·5.66 lml!m~a~e II User's Manual II Manuel d'utilisation II Manual del usuario 111£Jf.liJta~~ ~~ Manual do usuario IIA~~~~Ai (( -·· 'N IKON CORPOR·A T\GN '; . .
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English Before using this product, please carefully read both these instructions and the ca mera manual. The illustrations in these instructions show an AF-P OX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5 - 5.6G VR lens. Note: OX lenses are for use with Nikon OX-format digital single-lens reAex cameras. The angle of view of a lens on a OX-format camera is equivalent to that of a lens with a focal length about 1.5 x longer mounted on a 35 mm format camera.
Notice for Cu~~omers in Canada CAN ICES-3 BI NMB-3 B • Parts of the Lens (Figure 1) (j) Retractable lens barrel button CD Lens hood* @Focal length scale ®Lens hood lock mark @Lens hood alignment mark ®Focal length mark (storage position) @Lens mounting mark @)Lens hood alignment mark @CPU contacts @Focus ring @Lens hood lock mark (storage position) @Zoom ring ®Lens hood mounting mark *Optional. • Attaching and Removing the Lens Attaching the Lens [I] Turn the camera off and remove the camera body cap.
• Focus Focus mode is determined by the camera focus mode. See the camera manual for information on camera focus mode selection. Users of 0810series, Of, 0750, 07200, 07100, or 05200 cameras should note that if the standby timer is allowed to expire, the focus position will change when the timer is restarted. Refocus before shooting. Longer standby times are recommended for manual focus and in other situations in which you may not release the shutter immediately after focusing.
• Built-in Flash Units When using the built-in flash on cameras equipped with a built-in flash unit, remove the lens hood to prevent vignetting (shadows created where the end of the lens obscures the built-in flash). • Using Built-in Flash Units Without Vignetting Vignetting may occur with the built-in flash units for the following cameras when the lens is attached. The minimum focus distances at which the flash can be used without vignetting are given below.
• The Optional Lens Hood The lens hoods protect the lens and block stray light that would otherwise cause flare or ghosting. Attaching the Hood Align the lens hood mounting mark (e ) with the lens hood alignment mark (r ) and then rotate the hood ($ ) until the e mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark ( -0 ). When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the r symbol on its base and avoid gripping it too tightly. Vignetting may occur if the hood is not correctly attached.
• Lens Care • Do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens hood. • Keep the CPU contacts clean. • Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To remove smudges and fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens-cleaning tissue and clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers.
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• : Nikon Serial No. • • • • • CD ~< (f) • Model AF-P DX 18-55/3.5-5.6G Nikon Inc. Lens ONE YEAR USA LIMITED WARRANTY + Nikon Inc. Lens 4 YEARS USA EXTENDED SERVICE COVERAGE (ESC) for a total of FIVE YEARS OF PROTECTION (Valid in the Continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) To activate your ESC you must register your ESC online with Nikon Inc. within ten days from the date of the original retail purchase of this NIKKOR lens.
AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300mm f/4.5–6.3G ED VR AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300mm f/4.5–6.
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English Before using this product, please carefully read both these instructions and the camera manual. The illustrations in these instructions show an AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300mm f/4.5–6.3G ED VR lens. Note: DX lenses are for use with Nikon DX-format digital single-lens reflex cameras. The angle of view of a lens on a DX-format camera is equivalent to that of a lens with a focal length about 1.5 × longer mounted on a 35 mm format camera.
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