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D750 Model Name: N1404 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. 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.
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Table of Contents Package Contents.......................................................................... i For Your Safety........................................................................... xiii Notices........................................................................................ xvii Wireless ..................................................................................... xxiv Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera......................................................
n Close Up................................................................................... o Night Portrait ......................................................................... r Night Landscape................................................................... s Party/Indoor ........................................................................... t Beach/Snow............................................................................ u Sunset .....................................................
The Information Display: Movie Live View................................. 75 Image Area............................................................................................. 76 Taking Photos During Movie Live View ...................................... 77 Viewing Movies........................................................................... 79 Editing Movies ............................................................................ 81 Trimming Movies .............................................
Focus 120 Autofocus .................................................................................. 120 Autofocus Mode................................................................................ 121 AF-Area Mode .................................................................................... 123 Focus Point Selection...................................................................... 127 Focus Lock...........................................................................................
Flash Photography 180 Using the Built-in Flash .......................................................... 180 Auto Pop-up Modes ........................................................................ 180 Manual Pop-up Modes................................................................... 182 Flash Compensation ............................................................... 188 FV Lock ......................................................................................
Deleting Photographs............................................................. 258 Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback.................... 258 The Playback Menu.......................................................................... 260 Connections 262 Installing ViewNX 2.................................................................. 262 Using ViewNX 2 ........................................................................ 266 Copy Pictures to the Computer................................
Copy Image(s)........................................................................... 303 Image Review ........................................................................... 307 After Delete ............................................................................... 307 Rotate Tall .................................................................................. 308 Slide Show .................................................................................
a: Autofocus ....................................................................................326 a1: AF-C Priority Selection .................................................... 326 a2: AF-S Priority Selection..................................................... 327 a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On ....................................... 328 a4: Focus Point Illumination ................................................ 329 a5: AF Point Illumination.......................................................
d11: MB-D16 Battery Type ................................................... 343 d12: Battery Order................................................................... 344 e: Bracketing/Flash....................................................................... 345 e1: Flash Sync Speed.............................................................. 345 e2: Flash Shutter Speed ........................................................ 346 e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash........................................
Time Zone and Date ............................................................... 381 Language.................................................................................... 381 Auto Image Rotation .............................................................. 382 Battery Info ................................................................................ 383 Image Comment...................................................................... 384 Copyright Information..................................
O My Menu/m Recent Settings............................................ 421 Recent Settings ................................................................................. 425 Technical Notes 426 Compatible Lenses.................................................................. 426 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) ...................................... 433 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS).............................. 433 Other Accessories .....................................................
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.
xiv 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, overheat, rupture, or catch fire 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. • Do not expose the battery or the camera in which it is inserted to powerful physical shocks. • Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery.
• 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.
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
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 Industry Canada licence-exempt 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 D750 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_D750.pdf Notice for Customers in Singapore Trade Name: Model: D750 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 7 8 9 10 11 6 12 5 4 4 3 2 1 1 Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit)...............................................433 2 Release mode dial ..................7, 103 3 Release mode dial lock release ......................................
The Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 3 4 5 6 13 12 11 10 9 7 14 15 16 17 18 8 1 Built-in flash................................. 180 2 M/Y button Flash mode.................... 180, 182 Flash compensation ............ 188 3 Infrared receiver (front)............. 194 4 Cover for accessory terminal ... 443 5 Audio connector cover........73, 443 6 HDMI/USB connector cover........................... 266, 271, 277 7 Lens release button.......................33 8 AF-mode button...
1 2 1 3 4 13 14 12 11 5 6 10 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 Stereo microphone........68, 71, 320 CPU contacts Lens mount ........................... 27, 133 Contact cover for optional MB-D16 battery pack................................441 Tripod socket AF coupling Fn button.....................114, 356, 370 Battery-chamber cover latch ..... 26 7 Battery-chamber cover ............... 26 Power connector cover ............. 445 Memory card slot cover .............. 26 Pv button ................
The Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 3 4 5 21 6 7 8 9 10 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 13 11 12 Viewfinder eyepiece ..............10, 29 14 Tilting monitor ...............................17 Viewing settings......................12 Rubber eyecup ............................ 107 Live view............................. 54, 66 Diopter adjustment control ........29 Viewing pictures......................37 A button Full-frame playback.............
17 X/T button 19 G button Playback zoom in..................255 Menu ................................ 20, 300 Image quality/size.......116, 118 20 K button 18 L/U button Playback........................... 37, 241 Help............................................ 21 21 O/Q button Protect.....................................257 Delete............................... 38, 258 White balance Formatting memory cards.... 375 ....................
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 (0 427) 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 (0 103). Release mode dial lock release Release mode dial 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 S Single frame.............................103 T Continuous low speed ........103 U Continuous high speed.......
The Control Panel 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 1 Shutter speed ..........................90, 93 5 Aperture stop indicator ......92, 431 Exposure compensation 6 Aperture (f-number).............. 91, 93 value............................................. 143 Aperture (number of Flash compensation value........ 188 stops)......................................92, 431 White balance fine-tuning ....... 150 Bracketing increment....... 204, 209 Color temperature.............
11 12 16 17 13 14 15 18 19 11 Wi-Fi indicator .............................288 18 Number of exposures remaining...................................... 31 12 Flash sync indicator....................345 Number of shots remaining before 13 Exposure/bracketing indicator memory buffer fills .......... 105, 492 Exposure ................................... 94 AF-area mode indicator ............ 126 Exposure compensation .....143 Preset manual white balance Exposure/flash bracketing...203 recording indicator ...
The Viewfinder 6 7 8 9 1 2 10 3 4 5 11 12 13 14 15 16 24 25 17 26 18 19 20 21 27 28 29 30 31 22 23 32 1 Special effects mode 6 Framing grid (displayed when On indicator .........................................46 is selected for Custom Setting d7, Viewfinder grid display)... 341 2 Monochrome indicator (displayed in % mode or when the 7 Focus points.........36, 127, 329, 330 Monochrome Picture Control or AF-area mode..............................
25 Flash sync indicator.................... 345 26 Aperture stop indicator...... 92, 431 27 Exposure indicator ....................... 94 Exposure compensation display.......................................... 143 28 Flash compensation indicator ..................................... 188 17 29 Exposure compensation indicator ...................................... 144 30 Auto ISO sensitivity 18 indicator ...................................... 137 19 31 ISO sensitivity ..............................
The Information Display Press the R button to display shutter speed, aperture, the number of exposures remaining, AF-area mode, and other shooting information in the monitor. R button 12 3 4 5 6 25 24 23 22 21 20 7 8 9 10 11 12 19 1 2 3 4 12 18 17 Shooting mode ..... 6, 34, 41, 46, 88 Flexible program indicator..........89 Flash sync indicator.................... 345 Shutter speed ..........................90, 93 Number of shots in exposure and flash bracketing sequence ......
7 Exposure indicator........................ 94 Exposure compensation display ..........................................143 Bracketing progress indicator Exposure and flash bracketing...........................203 WB bracketing.......................208 8 Picture Control indicator...........166 9 White balance..............................146 White balance fine-tuning indicator.......................................150 10 HDR indicator...............................178 HDR strength .........................
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....... 288 36 Number of exposures Eye-Fi connection indicator ..... 392 remaining ......................................31 Time-lapse recording 27 Satellite signal indicator ........... 240 indicator ...................................... 233 28 Long exposure noise reduction indicator ...................................... 317 37 Fn button assignment ...............
A See Also For information on choosing how long the monitor stays on, see Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay, 0 337). For information on changing the color of the lettering in the information display, see Custom Setting d9 (Information display, 0 341). 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 (0 441).
The P button Use the P button for quick access to frequently-used settings in playback mode (0 245) and during viewfinder (0 198) and live view photography (0 61) and movie live view (0 71).
Using the Tilting Monitor The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below. Approx. 75 ° Approx. 90 ° Normal use: The monitor is normally used in storage position. Low-angle shots: Take shots with the camera held low. High-angle shots: Take shots with the camera held high.
D Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown on page 17. Do not use force. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the camera or monitor. If the camera is mounted on a tripod, care should be taken to ensure that the monitor does not contact the tripod. Do not lift or carry the camera by the monitor. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera. If the monitor is not being used to take photographs, return it to the storage position.
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 (0 300) • C: Photo Shooting (0 310) • 1: Movie Shooting (0 318) • A: Custom Settings (0 323) • B: Setup (0 374) • N: Retouch (0 393) • O/m: MY MENU or RECENT SETTINGS (defaults to MY MENU; 0 421) 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. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to previous menu Select highlighted item or display sub-menu 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 31). 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 NIKKOR 24– 85mm f/3.5–4.5G ED VR. Remove the camera body cap M M/A Remove the rear lens cap OFF ON Mounting mark (camera) Align the mounting marks Mounting mark (lens) M M/A OFF ON 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 low-pass filter covering the image sensor to remove dust when the camera is turned on or off (0 448). 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 34 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 30 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 (0 119) 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 Ready the camera. When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the camera as shown at right. 2 Frame the photograph. Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in the AF area brackets.
3 Press the shutter-release Focus point button halfway. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (if the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light). When the focus Focus indicator operation is complete, the active focus point and infocus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder. 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.
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. The location of the current image is shown by an icon at the bottom left corner of the display. 2 Delete the photograph. Press the O (Q) button.
A Delete To delete selected images (0 260), all images taken on a selected date (0 261), or all images in a chosen location on a selected memory card (0 260), use the Delete option in the playback menu. 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.
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.
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 34–36. The following scenes can be selected by rotating the mode dial to h and rotating the main command dial until the desired scene appears in the monitor. To view the currently selected scene, press R.
k Portrait Use for portraits with soft, naturallooking skin tones. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used, background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth. l Landscape Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight. A Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. p Child Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural.
n Close Up Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges). o Night Portrait Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light. r Night Landscape Reduce noise and unnatural colors when photographing night landscapes, including street lighting and neon signs. A Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.
t Beach/Snow Capture the brightness of sunlight expanses of water, snow, or sand. A Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. u Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. A Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. v Dusk/Dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before dawn or after sunset. A Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. w Pet Portrait Use for portraits of active pets.
x Candlelight For photographs taken by candlelight. A Note The built-in flash turns off. y Blossom Use for fields of flowers, orchards in bloom, and other landscapes featuring expanses of blossoms. A Note The built-in flash turns off. z Autumn Colors Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in autumn leaves. A Note The built-in flash turns off. 0 Food Use for vivid photographs of food. A Note For flash photography, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash (0 182).
Special Effects Special effects can be used when taking photographs and shooting movies. The following effects can be selected by rotating the mode dial to q and rotating the main command dial until the desired scene appears in the monitor. To view the currently selected effect, press R.
% Night Vision Use under conditions of darkness to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities. A Note Pictures may be affected by noise in the form of randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines. Manual focus can be used if the camera is unable to focus. The builtin flash turns off. g Color Sketch The camera detects and colors outlines for a color sketch effect. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 50).
i Miniature Effect Create photos that appear to be pictures of dioramas. Works best when shooting from a high vantage point. Miniature effect movies play back at high speed, compressing about 45 minutes of footage shot at 1920 × 1080/30p into a movie that plays back in about three minutes. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 51). A Note Sound is not recorded with movies. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.
2 High Key Use when shooting bright scenes to create bright images that seem filled with light. A Note The built-in flash turns off. 3 Low Key Use when shooting dark scenes to create dark, low-key images with prominent highlights. A Note The built-in flash turns off. A Preventing Blur Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds. A NEF (RAW) NEF (RAW) recording is not available in %, g, i, and u modes.
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.
5 Press J. Press J to exit when settings are complete. To resume viewfinder photography, press the a button. The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs and movies recorded in live view or using the viewfinder. ❚❚ 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.
4 Choose the 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. Color range 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.
Live View Photography Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view. 1 Rotate the live view selector to C (live view photography). Live view selector D Cover the Viewfinder To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with photographs and exposure, remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap before shooting (0 107). 2 Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor.
4 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The focus point will flash green while A AE-L/AF-L button the camera focuses. If the camera is able to focus, the focus point will be displayed in green; if the camera is unable to focus, the focus point will flash red (note that pictures can be taken even when the focus point flashes red; check focus in the monitor before shooting).
6 Exit live view mode. Press the a button to exit live view mode. A Live View Zoom Preview Press the X (T) button to magnify the view in the monitor up to a maximum 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 scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor or press W (S) to zoom out.
Focus To focus using autofocus, rotate the focus-mode selector to AF and follow the steps below to choose autofocus and AF-area modes. For information on focusing manually, see page 60. Focus-mode selector ❚❚ Choosing a Focus Mode The following autofocus modes are available during live view photography and movie live view: Mode AF-S AF-F Description Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Full-time servo AF: For moving subjects.
❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area Mode The following AF-area modes can be selected during live view photography and movie live view: Mode ! $ % & 58 Description 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).
To choose an AF-area mode, press the AF-mode button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired mode is displayed in the monitor. AF-mode button Sub-command dial Monitor D Using Autofocus in Live View Photography and Movie 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.
Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 132), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus. To magnify the view in the monitor for precise focus, press the X (T) button.
Using the P Button The options listed below can be accessed by pressing the P button during live view photography. Highlight items using the multi selector and press 2 to view options for the highlighted item. After choosing the desired setting, press J to return to the P-button menu. P button Press the P button again to exit to the shooting display. Option Description Choose an image area for live view photography (0 111). Image quality Choose image quality (0 115). Image size Choose image size (0 118).
Option Description Press 1 or 3 to adjust monitor brightness for live view photography (note that this affects live view only and has no effect on photographs or movies or Monitor on the brightness of the brightness monitor for menus or playback; to adjust the brightness of the monitor for menus and playback without affecting live view photography or movie live view, use the Monitor brightness option in the setup menu as described on page 376). Enable or disable exposure preview.
The Live View Display: Live View Photography we q r t Item q Time remaining w Autofocus mode e AF-area mode r Focus point t Exposure indicator Description The amount of time remaining before live view ends automatically. Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less. The current autofocus mode. The current AF-area mode. The current focus point. The display varies with the option selected for AF-area mode.
The Information Display: Live View Photography To hide or display indicators in the monitor during live view photography, press the R button.
D Shooting in Live View Mode Although they will not appear in the final picture, jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may appear in the monitor, while bright bands may appear in some areas with flashing signs and other intermittent light sources or if the subject is briefly illuminated by a strobe or other bright, momentary light source. In addition, distortion may occur if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through the frame.
Movie Live View Movies can be recorded in live view. 1 Rotate the live view selector to 1 (movie 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. The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder. a button A The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 74) indicates that movies can not be recorded. 3 Choose a focus mode (0 57).
4 Choose an AF-area mode (0 58). 5 Focus. Frame the opening shot and focus as described in Steps 3 and 4 on pages 54 and 55 (for more information on focusing in movie live view, see page 59). Note that the number of subjects that can be detected in face-priority AF drops during movie recording.
A White Balance In modes P, S, A, and M, white balance can be set at any time by pressing the L (U) button and rotating the main command dial (0 145). 6 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 (0 141) or altered by up to ±3 EV in steps of 1/3 EV using exposure compensation (0 143).
7 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 319); note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 491). D The Count-Down Display A count down will be displayed 30 s before movie recording ends automatically (0 63).
Indices If Index marking is selected as the “press” option for Custom Setting g1 (Assign Fn button, 0 370), g2 (Assign preview button, 0 372), or g3 (Assign AE-L/AF-L button, 0 373), you can press the selected button during recording to add indices that can be used to locate frames during editing and playback (0 80; note that indices can not be added in i mode). Up to 20 indices can be added to each movie.
Using the P Button The options listed below can be accessed by pressing the P button in movie live view (Microphone sensitivity, Frequency response, Wind noise reduction, Multi-selector power aperture, and Highlight display can be adjusted while recording is in progress). P button Highlight items using the multi selector and press 2 to view options for the highlighted item. After choosing the desired setting, press J to return to the P-button menu. Press the P button again to exit to the shooting display.
Option Wind noise reduction Description Enable or disable wind noise reduction using the built-in microphone’s low-cut filter (0 321). Choose a Picture Control (0 321). The Clarity Set Picture Control parameter does not apply to movies. When two memory cards are inserted, you can choose Destination the card to which movies are recorded (0 319).
A Power Aperture Power aperture is not available with some lenses. Power aperture is available only in modes A and M and can not be used while photo shooting info is displayed (a 6 icon indicates that power aperture can not be used). Turning the camera off or exiting movie live view disables power aperture (note that in the latter case power aperture will remain available until the standby timer has expired).
The Live View Display: Movie Live View q w e r ui o t y Item q “No movie” icon Description Indicates that movies can not be recorded. Volume of audio output to headphones. w Headphone volume Displayed when third-party headphones are connected. Microphone e Microphone sensitivity. sensitivity Sound level for audio recording. Displayed in red if level is too high; adjust microphone r Sound level sensitivity accordingly. 0 — 72 71, 320 71 71, 320 72, Displayed when wind noise reduction is on.
The Information Display: Movie Live View To hide or display indicators in the monitor during movie live view, press the R button.
Image Area Movies and photographs recorded in movie live view (0 66) have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. FX-format crop (0 111) FX-based movie format crop DX-format crop (0 111) DX-based movie format crop Images recorded with On selected for a icon Image area > Auto DX crop in the movie shooting menu (0 318) and a DX lens attached use a DX-based movie format, as do images recorded with DX (24×16) selected for Image area > Choose image area. Other images use an FX-based movie format.
Taking Photos During Movie Live View If Take photos is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 373), photographs can be taken at any time during movie live view 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 If the camera is connected to an HDMI device (0 277), the view through the lens will appear both in the camera monitor and on the HDMI device. To use live view when the camera is connected to an HDMI-CEC device, select Off for HDMI > Device control in the setup menu (0 278).
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 241). 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. Trim movie X (T)/ Press X (T) to increase volume, W (S) W (S) to decrease. See page 81 for more information. P Exit /K Exit to full-frame playback. Adjust volume Return to shooting mode 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 the opening or closing 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 (0 241). 2 Pause the movie on the new opening or closing frame.
3 Select Choose start/end point. Press the P button, then highlight Choose start/end point and press J.
4 Choose the current frame as the new start or end 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. Start point To create a copy that ends at the current frame, highlight End point and press J. The frames after the current frame will be removed when you save the copy. End point 5 Confirm the new start or end point.
6 Create the copy. Once the desired frame is displayed, press 1. 7 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 return to Step 5, highlight Cancel and press J; to save the copy, proceed to Step 8. 8 Save the copy. Highlight Save as new file and press J to save the copy to a new file.
A Trimming Movies Movies must be at least two seconds long. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card. Copies have the same time and date of creation as the original. A Choosing the Role of the Current Frame To make the frame displayed in Step 5 the new end point (x) instead of the new start point (w) or vice versa, press the L (U) button. L (U) button A The Retouch Menu Movies can also be edited using the Edit movie option in the retouch menu (0 393).
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 79, 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 P button, then highlight Save selected frame and press J.
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 (0 115) 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 (0 246).
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 89): 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 90): 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 /4000 s. Main command dial Control panel A See Also See page 472 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.
A Non-CPU Lenses (0 427) Use the lens aperture ring to adjust aperture. If the maximum aperture of the lens has been specified using the Non-CPU lens data item in setup menu (0 235) when a non-CPU lens is attached, the current f-number will be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel, rounded to the nearest full stop. Otherwise the aperture displays will show only the number of stops (F, with maximum aperture displayed as FA) and the f-number must be read from the lens aperture ring.
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 1/4000 s, or the shutter can be held open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (A or %, 0 95). Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum values for the lens. Use the exposure indicators to check exposure.
A AF Micro NIKKOR Lenses Provided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio need only be taken into account when the lens aperture ring is used to set aperture. A The Exposure Indicators If a shutter speed other than “bulb” or “time” is selected, the exposure indicators in the viewfinder and control panel show whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings.
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 Length of exposure: 35 s held down. To prevent blur, use a Aperture: f/25 tripod or an optional wireless remote controller (0 197, 444) or remote cord (0 443).
❚❚ 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 3 Take the photograph. After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera, optional wireless remote controller or remote cord all the way down. Remove your finger from the shutterrelease 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 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.
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 (0 193). 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.
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. A Saved Settings Some photo and movie shooting menu settings are not stored. See pages 310 and 318 for more information.
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 T U J M 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 records 1–6 frames per second. * Frame rate can be chosen using Custom Setting d2 (Continuous low-speed, 0 338).
Mode Description Mirror up: Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in telephoto or close-up photography or in other situations in V which the slightest camera movement can result in blurred photographs (0 109). * Average frame rate with an EN-EL15 battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/200 s or faster, remaining settings (or in the case of T, remaining settings other than Custom Setting d2) at default values, and memory remaining in memory buffer.
A The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession; note, however, that 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 in the viewfinder and control panel while the shutter-release button is pressed.
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.
3 Frame the photograph and focus. In single-servo AF (0 121), photographs can only be taken if the in-focus (I) indicator appears in the viewfinder. 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.
D Using the Built-in Flash Before taking a photograph with the flash in modes that require the flash to be raised manually, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder (0 182). Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised after the self-timer has started. Note that only one photograph will be taken when the flash fires, regardless of the number of exposures selected for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer; 0 337).
Mirror up Mode (V) 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 V (mirror up).
Image Recording Options Image Area Choose from image areas of FX (36 × 24) 1.0× (FX format), DX (24 × 16) 1.5× (DX format), and 1.2× (30 × 20) 1.2×. See page 492 for information on the number of pictures that can be stored at different image area settings. FX format DX format (24×16) image circle DX format 1.
❚❚ Image Area Options The camera offers a choice of the following image areas: Option FX (36×24) c 1.0× (FX format) 1.2× (30×20) Z 1.2× DX (24×16) a 1.5× (DX format) Description Images are recorded in FX format using the full area of the image sensor (35.9 × 24.0 mm), producing an angle of view equivalent to a NIKKOR lens on a 35mm format camera. A 29.9 × 19.9 mm area at the center of the image sensor is used to record photographs.
A Image Area The selected option is shown in the information display. A DX Lenses DX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and have a smaller angle of view than lenses for 35mm format cameras. If Auto DX crop is off and an option other than DX (24×16) (DX format) is selected for Choose image area when a DX lens is attached, the edges of the image may be eclipsed.
The image area can be selected using the Image area > Choose 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 Select Choose image area. Highlight Choose image area and press 2. 3 Adjust settings. Choose an option and press J. The selected crop is displayed in the viewfinder (0 112).
❚❚ Camera Controls 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 (0 323). Image area selection can be assigned to the Fn button (Custom Setting f2, Assign Fn button, 0 356), the Pv button (Custom Setting f3, Assign preview button, 0 361), or the A AE-L/AF-L button (Custom Setting f4, Assign AE-L/ AF-L button, 0 361). 2 Use the selected control to choose an image area.
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 (0 492). 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 NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the camera or using software such as ViewNX 2 or Capture NX-D (ViewNX 2 can be installed from the supplied installer CD, while Capture NX-D can be downloaded from a link in the ViewNX 2 installer; 0 262, 268).
❚❚ 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, 0 110): Option Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) * Large 6016 × 4016 50.9 × 34.0/20.1 × 13.4 FX (36×24) Medium 4512 × 3008 38.2 × 25.5/15.0 × 10.0 (FX format) Small 3008 × 2008 25.5 × 17.0/10.0 × 6.7 Large 5008 × 3336 42.4 × 28.2/16.7 × 11.1 1.2× (30×20) Medium 3752 × 2504 31.8 × 21.2/12.5 × 8.3 Small 2504 × 1664 21.2 × 14.1/ 8.3 × 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 This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be adjusted automatically (see below) or manually (0 132). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 127) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 129). Autofocus To use autofocus, rotate the focus-mode selector to AF.
Autofocus Mode The following autofocus modes can be selected during viewfinder photography: Mode Description Auto-servo AF: Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus AF-A if subject is stationary, continuous-servo autofocus if subject is moving. Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. At default settings, shutter can AF-S only be released when in-focus indicator (I) is displayed (focus priority; 0 327).
A Predictive Focus Tracking 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. A See Also For information on using focus priority in continuous-servo AF, see Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, 0 326).
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point is selected during viewfinder photography. • Single-point AF: Select the focus point as described on page 127; 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 127. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, the camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points if the subject briefly leaves the selected point.
• 3D-tracking: Select the focus point as described on page 127. 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.
AF-area mode can be selected by pressing the AF-mode button and rotating the subcommand dial until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder or control panel. AF-mode button Control panel Sub-command dial Viewfinder A 3D-tracking When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera.
A AF-Area Mode AF-area mode is shown in the control panel and viewfinder. AF-area mode Control panel Viewfinder Single-point AF 9-point dynamic-area AF * 21-point dynamic-area AF * 51-point dynamic-area AF * 3D-tracking Group-area AF Auto-area AF *Only active focus point is displayed in the viewfinder. Remaining focus points provide information to assist focus operation. A Manual Focus Single-point AF is automatically selected when manual focus is used.
Focus Point Selection The camera offers a choice of 51 focus points that can be used to compose photographs with the main subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame. Follow the steps below to choose the focus point (in group-area AF, you can follow these steps to choose a group of focus points). 1 Rotate the focus selector lock to ●. This allows the multi selector to be used to select the focus point. Focus selector lock 2 Select the focus point.
A Auto-area AF The focus point for auto-area AF is selected automatically; manual focus-point selection is not available. A See Also For information on choosing when the focus point is illuminated, see Custom Setting a5 (AF point illumination, 0 329). For information on setting focus-point selection to “wrap around,” see Custom Setting a6 (Focus point wrap-around, 0 330).
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 (0 131), 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 (0 123). 1 Focus.
AF-S focus mode: Focus locks automatically when the in-focus indicator (I) appears, and remain locked until you remove your finger from the shutter-release button. Focus can also be locked by pressing the A AE-L/AF-L button (see above). 3 Recompose the photograph and shoot. Focus will remain locked between shots if you keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway (AF-S) or keep the A AE-L/AF-L button pressed, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting.
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 (0 132) or use focus lock (0 129) 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 (0 131). • 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 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 12800 in steps equivalent to 1/3 EV. Settings of from about 0.3 to 1 EV below ISO 100 and 0.3 to 2 EV above ISO 12800 are also available for special situations. 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.
A ISO Sensitivity The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures, but the more likely the image is to be affected by noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines). Noise is particularly likely at settings between Hi 0.3 and Hi 2. A AUTO If the mode dial is rotated to P, S, A, or M after AUTO is selected for ISO sensitivity in another mode, the ISO sensitivity last selected in P, S, A, or M mode will be restored. A Hi 0.
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 h 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 in the viewfinder and control panel. Z (Q) button Control panel Main command dial Viewfinder 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 (0 236) allows the camera to use color matrix metering when matrix is selected and improves the accuracy of center-weighted and spot metering.
Autoexposure Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using center-weighted metering and spot metering (0 139) 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 in-focus indicator (I) appears in the viewfinder).
A Metered Area In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 4-mm (0.16 in.) circle centered on the selected focus point. In centerweighted metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 12-mm circle in the center of the viewfinder.
Exposure Compensation (P, S, A, M, h, 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 (0 139). 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, h, 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 (adjustments to exposure compensation in h and % modes will be reset when another mode is selected).
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 in the information display. L (U) button Main command dial Information display A The Shooting Menus White balance can also be adjusted using the White balance option in either of the shooting menus (0 310, 321), which also can be used to fine-tune white balance (0 149) or measure a value for preset manual white balance (0 155).
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.
A See Also When WB bracketing is selected for Custom Setting e6 (Auto bracketing set, 0 353), the camera will create several images each time the shutter is released. White balance will be varied with each image, “bracketing” the value currently selected for white balance (0 208).
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 (0 149; to fine-tune white balance when L is selected, use the shooting menus as described on page 164). 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 in the information display. Note that the colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a “warm” setting such as J (incandescent) is selected for white balance will make photographs slightly “colder” but will not actually make them blue.
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 in the information display.
❚❚ 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 rotate the sub-command dial until the desired value is displayed in the control panel and information display (adjustments are made in mireds; 0 151). 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. The displays will flash for about six seconds. Control panel Viewfinder 5 Measure white balance. Before the indicators stop flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. 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 for about six seconds, while the viewfinder will show a flashing a. 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 for about six seconds. Press the shutter-release button halfway to return to Step 5 and measure white balance again.
Live View (Spot White Balance) In live view photography and movie live view (0 54, 66), white balance can be measured in a selected area of the frame, eliminating the need to prepare a reference object or change lenses during telephoto photography. 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).
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. 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 (0 337). 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 (0 384), 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 149. 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 171.
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 (0 170). Custom Picture Controls can be saved to a memory card for sharing among other cameras of the same model and compatible software (0 173).
Modifying Picture Controls Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0 170) 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 (0 165) 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 (0 170). 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 Controls 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 in increments of 1, or rotate the sub-command dial to choose a value in increments of 0.25. 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.
4 Edit the selected Picture Control. See page 168 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.
Sharing Custom Picture Controls Use the Load/save option in the Manage Picture Control menu to copy custom Picture Controls to and from memory cards. Custom Picture Controls can be created on a computer using Picture Control Utility 2, a utility launched from ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX-D (0 268), then saved to a memory card and copied to the camera. Custom Picture Controls created on the camera can be copied to a memory card for use in other D750s.
A Saving Custom Picture Controls Up to 99 custom Picture Controls can be stored on the memory card at any one time. The memory card can only be used to store user-created custom Picture Controls. The preset Picture Controls supplied with the camera (0 165) can not be copied to the memory card, renamed, or deleted. The options in the Manage Picture Control menu apply only to the memory card in Slot 1. Custom Picture Controls can not be deleted from or copied to or from the card in Slot 2.
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows Active D-Lighting (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) 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 (0 139).
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 Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in photographs taken with Active D-Lighting.
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 (0 139; 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 appears in the information display.
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).
❚❚ 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 Metering Select matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted metering to activate i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR. Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR is activated automatically when spot metering is selected. 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.
A Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash The following shutter speeds are available with the built-in flash. Mode Shutter speed 1/200–1/60 s i, k, p, n, s, w, 0, g 1 o /200–1 s 1 * * P ,A /250–1/60 s 1/250–30 s S* 1/250–30 s, A, % M* * Speeds as fast as 1/4000 s are available with optional flash units that support auto FP highspeed sync (0 436) when 1/250 s (Auto FP) or 1/200 s (Auto FP) is selected for Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0 345).
The flash control mode for the built-in flash can be selected using Custom Setting e3 (Flash cntrl for built-in flash, 0 347).
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 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 — — — — 0.6–1.1 2ft–3ft 7in.
Flash Compensation (P, S, A, M, and h 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 in the control panel, viewfinder, or information display.
At values other than ±0.0, a Y icon will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder 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. Flash compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. A Optional Flash Units The flash compensation selected with the optional flash unit is added to the flash compensation selected with the camera.
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 in the viewfinder, 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 FV lock icons (e) will appear in the viewfinder. 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.
A Using FV Lock with the Built-in Flash FV lock is only available with the built-in flash when TTL is selected for Custom Setting e3 (Flash cntrl for built-in flash, 0 347). A Using FV Lock with Optional Flash Units FV lock is also available with optional flash units in TTL and (where supported) monitor pre-flash AA and monitor pre-flash A flash control modes.
Remote Control Photography Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control The optional ML-L3 remote control (0 444) 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 (0 182), press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder (0 11). 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.
D Assign Shutter Button If Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 373), the ML-L3 can not be used when the live view selector is rotated to 1. A Cover the Viewfinder To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from appearing in photographs or interfering with exposure, remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap (0 107).
Wireless Remote Controllers When the camera is used with optional WR-1 (0 444) and WR-R10/WR-T10 (0 444) 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.
Other Shooting Options Viewfinder Photography: The P Button Pressing the P button during viewfinder photography displays a menu with the following options: P button Option Choose image area Set Picture Control Active D-Lighting HDR (high dynamic range) Remote control mode (ML-L3) 0 110 165 175 177 193 Option Assign Fn button Assign preview button Assign AE-L/AF-L button Long exposure NR High ISO NR 0 356 361 361 317 317 To exit the P-button menu and return to the shooting display, press the P button a
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 W (S) button while settings are reset.
Option Autofocus (viewfinder) Autofocus mode % Other modes AF-area mode n, x, 0, 1, 2, 3 m, w i, j, k, l, p, o, r, s, t, u, v, y, z, g, u, P, S, A, M Autofocus (live view/movie) Autofocus mode AF-area mode m, r, w, %, g, u, 1, 2, 3, P, S, A, M n, 0 i, j, k, l, p, o, s, t, u, v, x, y, z Focus point 4 Exposure preview Multi-selector power aperture Highlight display Headphone volume Metering 200 Default 0 AF-S AF-A 121 Single-point AF 51-point dynamic-area AF 123 Auto-area AF AF-S Wide-area AF Normal-a
Option Default 0 Flash mode i, k, p, n, w, g Auto s Auto+red-eye reduction 181, 183 o Auto+slow sync 0, P, S, A, M Fill flash FV lock Off 190 Multiple exposure Off 6 216 Flexible program Off 89 + NEF (RAW) Off 357 1 Current Picture Control only. 2 HDR strength is not reset. 3 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.
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 D button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in the information display and control panel. Number of shots D 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 D button and rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment. Exposure increment D 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/–0.3/+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 143). 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 D button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (0F/r) and the exposure/flash bracketing indicators are no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a two-button reset (0 199), although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
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).
❚❚ White Balance Bracketing The camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each with a different white balance. For more information on white balance, see page 145. 1 Select white balance bracketing. Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e6 Auto bracketing set. 2 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the D button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in the information display and control panel.
3 Select a white balance increment. Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose from increments of 1 (5 mired; 0 151), 2 (10 mired), or 3 (15 mired). The B value indicates the amount of blue, the A value the amount of amber (0 149). White balance increment D button Sub-command dial Information display The bracketing programs with an increment of 1 are listed below. Information display 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 D button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (0F/r) and the white balance bracketing indicators are no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a two-button reset (0 199), although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
❚❚ ADL Bracketing The camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. For more information on Active D-Lighting, see page 175. 1 Select ADL bracketing. Choose ADL bracketing for Custom Setting e6 Auto bracketing set. 2 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the D button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in the information display and control panel.
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 D 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.
❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the D button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (0F/r) and the ADL bracketing indicators are no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a two-button reset (0 199), although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
Multiple Exposure (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Follow the steps below to record a series of two or three exposures in a single photograph. Multiple exposures can make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor to produce colors noticeably superior to those in software-generated photographic overlays. ❚❚ Creating a Multiple Exposure Multiple exposures can not be recorded in live view. Exit live view before proceeding.
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, etc.).
5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. In continuous release modes (0 103), 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. Multiple exposures can not be recorded in live view. Taking photographs in 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 V 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, 0 338). • 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 Release Mode Regardless of the release mode selected, the camera will take the specified number of shots at each 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.
Time-Lapse Photography (i, j, P, S, A, M, and h 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 (0 318). For information on the image area used for time-lapse movies, see page 76.
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. 230 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 (0 319). 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 (0 307). 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.
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.
A Focal Length Not Listed If the correct focal length is not listed, choose the closest value greater than the actual focal length of the lens. A Teleconverters and Zoom Lenses The maximum aperture for teleconverters is the combined maximum aperture of the teleconverter and the lens. Note that lens data are not adjusted when non-CPU lenses are zoomed in or out.
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 (0 323). Non-CPU lens number selection can be assigned to the Fn button (Custom Setting f2, Assign Fn button, 0 356), the Pv button (Custom Setting f3, Assign preview button, 0 361), or the A AE-L/AF-L button (Custom Setting f4, Assign AE-L/AF-L button, 0 361).
Location Data The GP-1/GP-1A GPS unit (available separately) can be connected to the camera’s accessory terminal (0 443) 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 (0 253). • 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 (0 246). View photo information Press the shutter-release button 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 (0 308). A Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 307), 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 To Thumbnail playback 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 (0 255), deletion (0 258), or protection (0 257). 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. Date list W (S) W (S) X (T) X (T) Thumbnail list Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback Calendar playback The operations that can be performed depend on whether the cursor is in the date list or the thumbnail list: To Use Toggle between date list and thumbnail list W (S)/J Exit to thumbnail playback/Zoom in on highlighted photo X (T) • Date list: Highlight date.
The P Button Pressing the P 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 P button J to view the pictures in the highlighted folder. • Retouch (photographs only): Use the options in the retouch menu (0 393) 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 (0 302). Location data are only displayed if a GP-1/GP-1A was used when the photo was taken (0 239). 1/ 12 1/ 12 –1. 3 1/ 4000 F2. 8 +1. 0 0, 100ND750 DSC_0001.
❚❚ File Information 1234 5 6 1/ 12 14 13 12 100ND750 DSC_0001. JPG 15 / 04/ 2014 10: 02: 28 11 10 N OR ORMAL AL 6016x4016 7 9 8 Protect status...............................257 8 Image size..................................... 118 Retouch indicator .......................393 9 Image area ................................... 110 Upload marking ..........................290 10 Time of recording ................ 28, 381 Focus point 1, 2 ..............................127 11 Date of recording...........
❚❚ Highlights 1 2 3 * 1 Image highlights 2 Folder number—frame number ........................................ 311 3 Current channel * *Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for the current channel.
❚❚ RGB Histogram 5 1 6 2 7 3 4 8 1 Image highlights * 2 Folder number—frame number ........................................311 3 White balance..............................145 Color temperature................152 White balance fine-tuning..........................149 Preset manual........................155 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 : , 1 / 4 0 0 0 , F2 . 8 M T R S P D, A P . E X P . MO D E , I S O : , H i 0 . 3 +5 / 6 , E X P . T U N I NG : + 1 . 3 , F O C A L L E N G T H : 8 5 mm : 85 L ENS / 1. 4 : S / VR O n A F / VR : B u i l t - i n , C MD F L ASH T YP E : S Y N C MO D E S L OW , : M : T T L , + 3. 0 A : T T L , + 3. 0 B : --C : --- N I KON D750 100-1 11 12 1 Metering .......................................139 7 Flash type ............................ 180, 433 Shutter speed .............
16 17 18 19 20 21 NO I S E R E D U C . A C T . D - L I GH T . HD R V I GN E T T E C T R L R E T OU C H : H I I S O, N O R M : N O R MA L : A U T O, H I G H : N O R MA L : D - L I GH T I NG COMMENT : SPR I NG HAS COME . W ARM F I L T E R C Y ANO T Y P E TR I M N I KON D750 100-1 16 High ISO noise reduction.......... 317 19 Vignette control.......................... 315 Long exposure noise 20 Retouch history........................... 393 reduction.....................................
❚❚ Location Data * (0 239) 1 2 3 4 L A T I T UD E L ONG I T U D E A L T I T UD E T I M E (U T C ) N I KON D750 1 Latitude 2 Longitude * Data for movies are for start of recording. :N : 3 5º 3 5. 9 7 1‘ :E : 1 3 9º 4 3.
❚❚ Overview Data 12 3 4 5 1/ 12 –1. 3 1/ 4000 F2. 8 +1. 0 0, 16 NIKON D750 85mm Hi 0. 3 SLOW 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 7 85mm Hi 0. 3 1/ 4000 F2. 8 8 29 + 1. 0 –1. 3 SLOW 23 28 0, 0 0 100ND750 DSC_0001. JPG 15/ 04 / 2014 10: 02: 28 N OR ORMAL AL 6016x4016 9 27 26 25 24 15 14 13 12 1110 1 Frame number/total number of 16 Current card slot ......................... 119 images 17 Metering....................................... 139 2 Upload marking.......................... 290 18 Shooting mode.........
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 36 × 24 X (T)/ (3 : 2) format W (S) images in to maximum of approximately 38 × (large images), 28 × (medium images) or 19 × (small images). Press W (S) to zoom out.
To Use Description Faces detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in navigation window. Rotate sub-command dial to view other faces. Select faces View other images Return to shooting mode 256 /K 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 shutter-release button halfway or press the K button 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 (0 375). 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 (0 244). 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 (0 307).
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 (0 261). Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback (0 300). 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.
Connections Installing ViewNX 2 Install the supplied software to display and edit photographs and movies that have been copied to your computer. Before installing ViewNX 2, confirm that your computer meets the system requirements on page 264. Be sure to use the latest version of ViewNX 2, which is available for download from the websites listed on page xxiii, as earlier versions that do not support the D750 may fail to transfer NEF (RAW) images correctly. 1 Launch the installer.
2 Start the installer. Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions. Click Install 3 Exit the installer. Windows Mac Click Yes Click OK 4 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. A Viewing the Nikon Website To visit the Nikon website after installing ViewNX 2, select All Programs > Link to Nikon from the Windows start menu (Internet connection required).
A System Requirements Windows • Photos: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core series, 1.6 GHz or better • Movies (playback): Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better; Intel Core i5 or better recommended when viewing movies with CPU a frame size of 1280 × 720 or more at a frame rate of 30 fps or above or movies with a frame size of 1920 × 1080 or more • Movies (editing): Intel Core i5 or better Pre-installed versions of Windows 8.1, Windows 7, and OS * Windows Vista • 32-bit Windows 8.
CPU Mac • Photos: Intel Core or Xeon series • Movies (playback): Core Duo 2 GHz or better; Intel Core i5 or better recommended when viewing movies with a frame size of 1280 × 720 or more at a frame rate of 30 fps or above or movies with a frame size of 1920 × 1080 or more • Movies (editing): Intel Core i5 or better OS X 10.9, 10.8, or 10.
Using ViewNX 2 Copy Pictures to the Computer Before proceeding, be sure you have installed the software on the supplied ViewNX 2 CD (0 262). 1 Connect the USB cable. After turning the camera off and ensuring that a memory card is inserted, connect the supplied USB cable as shown and then turn the camera on. A Use a Reliable Power Source To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged.
2 Start Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX 2. If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. A Windows 7 If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import File. A Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 may display an AutoPlay prompt when the camera is connected.
3 Click Start Transfer. At default settings, pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Start Transfer 4 Terminate the connection. When transfer is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. A Starting ViewNX 2 Manually • Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop. • Mac: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock. A For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2.
Ethernet and Wireless Networks The optional UT-1 communication unit (0 442) can be used to upload photographs to a computer or ftp server. The camera connects to the UT-1 using the USB cable supplied with the camera, while the UT-1 in turn connects to the network via an Ethernet cable or an optional WT-5 wireless transmitter (0 442).
D Image Upload Once a connection has been established to the UT-1, the P button functions during playback to select pictures for upload in ftp and image transfer modes (upload only takes place when the UT-1 is connected). Other playback operations that use the P button, such as Side-by-side comparison (0 419), can not be performed. To restore normal operation, delete the network profile as described in the UT-1 manual.
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer (0 488) connected directly to the camera. Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. When the camera and printer are turned on, a welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge playback display. D USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the printer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub.
Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 Display the desired picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press the X (T) button to zoom in on the current frame (press K to exit zoom). To view thumbnails, press the W (S) button. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press W (S) again to display the highlighted picture full frame. 2 Adjust printing options.
3 Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J. A See Also See page 476 for information on what to do if an error occurs during printing.
Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display. 2 Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Print select: Select pictures for printing. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures (to display the current picture full screen, press and hold the X/T button) and, keeping the W (S) button pressed, press 1 or 3 to choose the number of prints (maximum 99). To deselect a picture, set the number of prints to zero.
3 Adjust printing options. Adjust printer settings as described in Step 2 on page 272. 4 Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J. Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The DPOF print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF (0 488). 1 Choose DPOF print order > Select/ set.
3 Select imprint options. Highlight the following options and press 2 to toggle the highlighted option on or off. • Print shooting data: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order. • Print date: Print date of recording on all pictures in print order. 4 Complete the print order. Press J to complete the print order.
Viewing Photographs on TV The optional High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (0 442) or a type C HDMI cable (available separately from thirdparty suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to highdefinition video devices. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. Connect to high-definition device (choose cable with connector for HDMI device) Connect to camera Tune the device to the HDMI channel, then turn the camera on and press the K button.
HDMI Options The HDMI option in the setup menu (0 374) controls output resolution and other advanced HDMI options, and can also be used to enable the camera for remote control from devices that support HDMI-CEC (High-Definition Multimedia Interface– Consumer Electronics Control, a standard that allows HDMI devices to be used to control peripherals to which they are connected). ❚❚ Output Resolution Choose the format for images output to the HDMI device.
❚❚ Advanced Option Description Auto is recommended in most situations. If the camera is unable to determine the correct RGB video signal output range for the HDMI device, you can choose from the following options: • Limited range: For devices with an RGB video signal Output range input range of 16 to 235. Choose this option if you notice loss of detail in shadows. • Full range: For devices with an RGB video signal input range of 0 to 255. Choose this option if shadows are “washed out” or too bright.
A HDMI and Live View When the camera is connected via an HDMI cable, HDMI displays can be used for live view photography and movie live view (0 65, 78).
Wi-Fi What Wi-Fi Can Do for You The camera can connect via Wi-Fi wireless networks to a smart device running Nikon’s dedicated Wireless Mobile Utility app. The smart device can be used to control the camera and take pictures remotely, or pictures can be downloaded from the camera to the smart device and shared with others on the Internet. Pictures can also be uploaded from the camera to the smart device (0 289).
Accessing the Camera Before connecting via Wi-Fi (wireless LAN), install the Wireless Mobile Utility on your Android or iOS smart device. Instructions for accessing the camera vary with the type of connection used by the smart device. Android • Push-button WPS: If the smart device supports push-button WPS (i.e.
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. 2 Install the app. Read the app description and install the app. A pdf manual for the Wireless Mobile Utility is available for download at the following URLs: • Android: http://nikonimglib.com/ManDL/WMAU/ • iOS: http://nikonimglib.
WPS (Android Only) 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. 2 Connect. Enable WPS button connections on the camera and smart device: • Camera: Highlight Network settings and press 2. Highlight Push-button WPS and press 2 to ready the camera for a WPS connection.
3 Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility. Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device. The main dialog will be displayed. PIN Entry (Android Only) 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. 2 Select Network settings > PIN-entry WPS. Highlight Network settings and press 2. Highlight PIN-entry WPS and press 2.
3 Enter the PIN. Enter the PIN displayed by the smart device. Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits and press 1 or 3 to change. Press J when entry is complete. 4 Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility. Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device. The main dialog will be displayed. SSID (Android and iOS) 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.
2 Display the camera SSID. Highlight Network settings and press 2. Highlight View SSID and press 2. 3 Select the camera SSID. Select the camera SSID in the list of networks displayed by the smart device. 4 Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility. Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device. The main dialog will be displayed.
❚❚ Terminating the Connection Wi-Fi can be disabled by: • Selecting Wi-Fi > Network connection > Disable in the camera setup menu • Starting movie recording • Connecting an optional UT-1 communication unit • Turning the camera off ❚❚ Restoring Default Settings To restore default network settings, select Wi-Fi > Network settings > Reset network settings. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J to restore default network settings.
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 P button.
3 Choose Select to send to smart device/deselect. Highlight Select to send to smart device/deselect and press J. Pictures selected for upload are indicated by a & icon; to deselect, display or highlight the image and repeat Steps 2 and 3.
Selecting Multiple Pictures for Upload To change the upload status of multiple pictures, use the Wi-Fi > Select to send to smart device option in the setup menu. 1 Choose Select to send to smart device. Select 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 (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X/T button).
Menu Guide Defaults The default settings for the options in the camera menus are listed below. For information on two-button resets, see page 199.
Option White balance (0 145) Fine-tuning (0 149) Choose color temp.
Option Default Interval timer shooting (0 222) Start options (0 223) Now Interval (0 223) 1 min. No. of intervals×shots/interval (0 224) 0001×1 Exposure smoothing (0 224) Off 1 Default settings restored with Reset photo shooting menu (0 311). 2 Reset photo shooting menu can not be selected while shooting is in progress.
Option Time-lapse photography (0 229) Interval (0 230) Shooting time (0 230) Exposure smoothing (0 231) Default 5s 25 minutes On * Default settings restored with Reset movie shooting menu (0 318).
Option c1 Shutter-release button AE-L (0 336) c2 Standby timer (0 336) c3 Self-timer (0 337) Self-timer delay Number of shots Interval between shots c4 Monitor off delay (0 337) Playback Menus Information display Image review Live view c5 Remote on duration (ML-L3) (0 337) d1 Beep (0 338) Volume Pitch d2 Continuous low-speed (0 338) d3 Max.
Option e1 Flash sync speed (0 345) e2 Flash shutter speed (0 346) e3 Flash cntrl for built-in flash/Optional flash (0 347) e4 Exposure comp.
Option Default Release button to use dial (0 365) No Slot empty release lock (0 365) Enable release Reverse indicators (0 366) Assign movie record button (0 366) Press + command dials None f10 Assign MB-D16 4 button (0 367) AE/AF lock f11 Assign remote (WR) Fn button (0 368) None g1 Assign Fn button (0 370) Press None g2 Assign preview button (0 372) Press Index marking g3 Assign AE-L/AF-L button (0 373) Press AE/AF lock g4 Assign shutter button (0 373) Take photos * Default settings restored with Reset cus
❚❚ Setup Menu Defaults Option Save user settings (0 99) Save to U1 Save to U2 Monitor brightness (0 376) Monitor color balance (0 377) Clean image sensor (0 448) Clean at startup/shutdown (0 449) Flicker reduction (0 380) Time zone and date (0 381) Daylight saving time Auto image rotation (0 382) HDMI (0 278) Output resolution (0 278) Device control (0 278) Advanced (0 279) Output range Output display size Live view on-screen display Dual monitor Location data (0 239) Standby timer Set clock from satellite
D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, press G and select the D (playback menu) tab. G button Playback Menu Options The playback menu contains the following options: Option Delete Playback folder Hide image Playback display options Copy image (s) 0 260 300 301 302 303 Option Image review After delete Rotate tall Slide show DPOF print order 0 307 307 308 308 275 A See Also Menu defaults are listed on page 292.
Hide Image G button ➜ D playback menu Hide or reveal pictures. Hidden pictures are visible only in the Hide image menu and can only be deleted by formatting the memory card. Option Select/set Select date Deselect all Description Hide or reveal selected pictures. Selecting this option displays a list of dates. To hide all pictures taken on a date, highlight the date and press 2. Selected dates are marked by a L; to reveal all pictures taken on a selected date, highlight it and press 2.
2 Select pictures. Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X/T button) and press W (S) to select the current picture. Selected pictures W (S) button are marked by a R icon; to deselect a picture, highlight it and press W (S) again. Continue until all the desired pictures have been selected. 3 Press J. Press J to complete the operation.
Copy Image(s) G button ➜ D playback menu Copy pictures from one memory card to another. This option is only available when two memory cards are inserted in the camera. Option Select source Select image(s) Select destination folder Copy image(s)? Description Choose card from which pictures will be copied. Select pictures to be copied. Select destination folder on remaining card. Copy selected pictures to specified destination. 1 Choose Select source. Highlight Select source and press 2.
4 Select the source folder. Highlight the folder containing the images to be copied and press 2. 5 Make the initial selection. Before going on to select or deselect individual images, you can mark all or all protected images in the folder for copying by choosing Select all images or Select protected images. To mark only individually selected images for copying, choose Deselect all before proceeding. 6 Select additional images.
7 Choose Select destination folder. Highlight Select destination folder and press 2. 8 Select a destination folder. To enter a folder number, choose Select folder by number, enter the number (0 311), and press J. If the folder with the selected number does not already exist, a new folder will be created. To choose from a list of existing folders, choose Select folder from list, highlight a folder, and press J.
9 Copy the images. Highlight Copy image(s)? and press J. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J. Press J again to exit when copying is complete. D Copying Images Images will not be copied if there is insufficient space on the destination card. Be sure the battery is fully charged before copying movies. If the destination folder contains an image with the same name as one of the images to be copied, a confirmation dialog will be displayed.
Image Review G button ➜ D playback menu Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting. If Off is selected, pictures can only be displayed by pressing the K button. After Delete G button ➜ D playback menu Choose the picture displayed after an image is deleted. Option S Show next T Show previous U Continue as before Description Display following picture. If deleted picture was last frame, previous picture will be displayed. Display previous picture.
Rotate Tall G button ➜ D playback menu Choose whether to rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for display during playback. Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images are not rotated automatically during image review. Option On Off Description “Tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures are automatically rotated for display in the camera monitor.
To start the slide show, highlight Start and press J. The following operations can be performed while the slide show is in progress: To Press Description Skip back/skip ahead Press 4 to return to previous frame, 2 to skip to next frame. View additional photo info Change or hide photo info displayed (still images only; 0 246). Pause J Raise/lower volume X (T)/ W (S) Exit to playback menu Exit to playback mode G Pause slide show. Select Restart to resume.
C The Photo Shooting Menu: Photo Shooting Options To display the photo shooting menu, press G and select the C (photo shooting menu) tab.
Reset Photo Shooting Menu G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Select Yes to restore photo shooting menu options to their default values (0 292). Storage Folder G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored. ❚❚ Selecting Folders by Folder Number 1 Choose Select folder by number. Highlight Select folder by number and press 2. The dialog shown at right will be displayed. 2 Choose a folder number. Press 4 or 2 to highlight a digit, press 1 or 3 to change.
3 Save changes and exit. Press J to complete the operation and return to the main menu (to exit without choosing the storage folder, press the G button). If a folder with the specified number does not already exist, a new folder will be created. Subsequent photographs will be stored in the selected folder unless it is already full. ❚❚ Selecting Folders from a List 1 Choose Select folder from list. Highlight Select folder from list and press 2. 2 Highlight a folder. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a folder.
D Folder and File Numbers If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 999 pictures or a picture numbered 9999, the shutter-release will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken. To continue shooting, create a folder with a number less than 999, or select an existing folder with a number less than 999 and less than 999 images. A Startup Time Additional time may be required for camera startup if the memory card contains a very large number of files or folders.
Color Space G button ➜ C photo shooting menu The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. sRGB is recommended for general-purpose printing and display; Adobe RGB, with its broader gamut of colors, for professional publication and commercial printing. A Adobe RGB For accurate color reproduction, Adobe RGB images require applications, displays, and printers that support color management.
Vignette Control G button ➜ C photo shooting menu “Vignetting” is a drop in brightness at the edges of a photograph. Vignette control reduces vignetting for type G, E, and D lenses (PC lenses excluded). Its effects vary from lens to lens and are most noticeable at maximum aperture. Choose from High, Normal, Low, and Off.
Auto Distortion Control G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Select On to reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wideangle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting with long lenses (note that the edges of the area visible in the viewfinder may be cropped out of the final photograph, and that the time needed to process photographs before recording begins may increase).
Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction) G button ➜ C photo shooting menu If On is selected, photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s will be processed to reduce noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog).
1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options To display the movie shooting menu, press G and select the 1 (movie shooting menu) tab.
Destination G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose the slot to which movies are recorded. The menu shows the time available on each card; recording ends automatically when no time remains. Frame Size/Frame Rate G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose from the following options: Option 1 v/y w/z o/1 p/2 q/3 r/4 s/5 1920 × 1080; 60p 1920 × 1080; 50p Maximum bit rate (Mbps) (★ high quality/ normal 2) Maximum length (★ high quality/ normal 2) 42/24 10 min./20 min. 24/12 20 min./29 min.
Movie Quality G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Together with Frame size/frame rate (0 319), Movie quality determines the movie recording bit rate and maximum length. Choose from High quality and Normal. Microphone Sensitivity G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Turn the built-in or optional stereo microphones on or off or adjust microphone sensitivity.
Wind Noise Reduction G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Select On to enable the low-cut filter for the built-in microphone (optional stereo microphones are unaffected), reducing noise produced by wind blowing over the microphone (note that other sounds may also be affected). Wind-noise reduction for optional stereo microphones can be enabled or disabled using microphone controls. White Balance G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose the white balance for movies (0 145).
Movie ISO Sensitivity Settings G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Adjust the following ISO sensitivity settings: • ISO sensitivity (mode M): Choose the ISO sensitivity for mode M from values between ISO 100 and Hi 2. Auto ISO sensitivity control is used in other shooting modes. • Auto ISO control (mode M): Select On for auto ISO sensitivity control in mode M, Off to use the value selected for ISO sensitivity (mode M).
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab. G button Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences.
Custom Settings The following Custom Settings are available: a a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8 a9 b b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 c c1 c2 c3 c4 c5 d d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 d7 d8 324 Custom Setting Reset custom settings Autofocus AF-C priority selection AF-S priority selection Focus tracking with lock-on Focus point illumination AF point illumination Focus point wrap-around Number of focus points Store points by orientation Built-in AF-assist illuminator Metering/exposure ISO sensitivity step value EV steps for exposure cntrl Eas
d d9 d10 d11 d12 e e1 e2 e3 e4 e5 e6 e7 f f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6 f7 f8 f9 f10 f11 g g1 g2 g3 g4 Custom Setting Shooting/display Information display LCD illumination MB-D16 battery type Battery order Bracketing/flash Flash sync speed Flash shutter speed Flash cntrl for built-in flash Exposure comp.
Reset Custom Settings G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select Yes to restore Custom Settings to their default values (0 295). a: Autofocus a1: AF-C Priority Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When AF-C is selected for viewfinder photography (0 121), this option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when the camera is in focus (focus priority).
a2: AF-S Priority Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When AF-S is selected for viewfinder photography (0 121), this option controls whether photographs can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) or whenever the shutterrelease button is pressed (release priority). Option G Release F Focus Description Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed. Photos can only be taken when the in-focus indicator (I) is displayed.
a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to the subject when AF-C is selected or continuous-servo autofocus is selected when the camera is in AF-A mode for viewfinder photography (0 121). Option C ( D ) E 328 Description When the distance to the subject changes abruptly, the camera waits for the specified period before 4 adjusting the distance to the subject.
a4: Focus Point Illumination G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose from the following focus point display options. Option Description Choose On to display the active focus point in manual Manual focus focus mode, Off to display the focus point only during mode focus point selection. Choose On to display both the selected focus point and the surrounding focus points in dynamic-area AF mode Dynamic-area (0 123).
a6: Focus Point Wrap-Around G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether focus-point selection “wraps around” from one edge of the viewfinder to another. Option Wrap No wrap Description Focus-point selection “wraps around” from top to bottom, bottom to top, right to left, and left to right, so that, for example, pressing 2 when a focus point at the right edge of the display is highlighted (q) selects the corresponding focus point at the left edge of the display (w).
a8: Store Points by Orientation G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether separate focus points can be selected for “wide” (landscape) orientation, for “tall” (portrait) orientation with the camera rotated 90 ° clockwise, and for “tall” orientation with the camera rotated 90 ° counterclockwise. Select No to use the same focus point regardless of camera orientation.
a9: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when lighting is poor. Option On Off Description The AF-assist illuminator lights when lighting is poor (viewfinder photography only). AF-assist illumination is only available when both of the following conditions are met: 1. AF-S is selected for autofocus mode (0 121) or singleservo autofocus is selected when the camera is in AF-A mode. 2.
b: Metering/Exposure b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select the increments used when making adjustments to ISO sensitivity (0 134). If possible, the current ISO sensitivity setting is maintained when the step value is changed. If the current setting is not available at the new step value, ISO sensitivity will be rounded to the nearest available setting.
b3: Easy Exposure Compensation G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls whether the E button is needed to set exposure compensation (0 143). If On (Auto reset) or On is selected, the 0 at the center of the exposure display will flash even when exposure compensation is set to ±0. Option Description Exposure compensation is set by rotating one of the command dials (see note below).
A Easy ISO Custom Setting b3 (Easy exposure compensation) can not be used with Custom Setting d8 (Easy ISO, 0 341). Adjustments to either of these items reset the remaining item; a message is displayed when the item is reset. b4: Matrix Metering G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose M Face detection on to enable face detection when shooting portraits with matrix metering during viewfinder photography (0 139).
b6: Fine-tune Optimal Exposure G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Use this option to fine-tune the exposure value selected by the camera. Exposure can be fine-tuned separately for each metering method by from +1 to –1 EV in steps of 1/6 EV. D Fine-Tuning Exposure Exposure fine-tuning is not affected by two-button resets. Note that as the exposure compensation (E) icon is not displayed, the only way to determine how much exposure has been altered is to view the amount in the fine-tuning menu.
c3: Self-Timer G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the length of the shutter release delay, the number of shots taken, and the interval between shots in self-timer mode (0 106). • Self-timer delay: Choose the length of the shutter-release delay. • Number of shots: Press 1 and 3 to choose the number of shots taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. • Interval between shots: Choose the interval between shots when the Number of shots is more than 1.
d: Shooting/Display d1: Beep G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the pitch and volume of the beep that sounds when the camera focuses using single-servo AF (AF-S or when single-servo AF is selected for AF-A; 0 121), when focus locks during live view photography, while the release timer is counting down in selftimer and delayed remote release modes (0 193), when a photograph is taken in quick-response remote or remote mirrorup mode (0 193), when time-lapse photography ends (0 229), or if you attempt to
d3: Max. Continuous Release G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu The maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst in continuous mode can be set to any value between 1 and 100. Note that this setting has no effect at shutter speeds of 4 s or slower. A The Memory Buffer Regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting d3, shooting will slow when the memory buffer fills (tAA). See page 492 for more information on the capacity of the memory buffer.
d6: File Number Sequence G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera.
d7: Viewfinder Grid Display G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose On to display on-demand grid lines in the viewfinder for reference when composing photographs (0 10). d8: Easy ISO G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If On is selected, ISO sensitivity can be set in modes P and S by rotating the sub-command dial or in mode A by rotating the main command dial. Select Off to set ISO sensitivity by pressing the W (S) button and rotating the main command dial.
d10: LCD Illumination G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If Off is selected, the control panel backlight (LCD illuminator) will only light while the power switch is rotated toward D. If On is selected, the control panel will be illuminated whenever the standby timer is active (0 39). Select Off for increased battery life.
d11: MB-D16 Battery Type G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu To ensure that the camera functions as expected when the optional MB-D16 battery pack is used with AA batteries, match the option selected in this menu to the type of batteries inserted in the battery pack. There is no need to adjust this option when using EN-EL15 batteries. Option 1 LR6 (AA alkaline) 2 HR6 (AA Ni-MH) 3 FR6 (AA lithium) Description Select when using LR6 alkaline AA batteries. Select when using HR6 Ni-MH AA batteries.
d12: Battery Order G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the battery in the camera or the batteries in the battery pack are used first when an optional MB-D16 battery pack is attached. Note that if the MB-D16 is powered by an optional AC adapter and power connector, the AC adapter will be used regardless of the option selected.
e: Bracketing/Flash e1: Flash Sync Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls flash sync speed. Option Description Auto FP high-speed sync is used when a compatible flash unit is attached (0 435). If the built-in flash or other flash units are used, shutter speed is set to 1/250 s. When the 1/250 s camera shows a shutter speed of 1/250 s in mode P or A, (Auto FP) auto FP high-speed sync will be activated if the actual shutter speed is faster than 1/250 s.
❚❚ Auto FP High-Speed Sync When 1/250 s (Auto FP) or 1/200 s (Auto FP) is selected for Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0 345), the built-in flash can be used at shutter speeds as fast as 1/250 s or 1/200 s, while compatible optional flash units (0 435) can be used at any shutter speed (Auto FP High-Speed Sync).
e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash. Option 1 TTL 2 Manual 3 Repeating flash 4 Commander mode Description Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions. Choose the flash level (0 347). The camera does not emit monitor pre-flashes. The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a strobe-light effect (0 347).
A Flash Control Mode The flash control mode for the built-in flash is shown in the information display (0 185). A “Manual” and “Repeating Flash” Y icons flash in the control panel and viewfinder when these options are selected.
Option Built-in flash TTL M –– Group A TTL AA M –– Group B Channel Description Choose a flash mode for the built-in flash (commander flash). When an optional SB-500 flash unit is attached, this option changes to Optional flash and is used to choose a flash mode for the SB-500. Otherwise this option is identical to Built-in flash. i-TTL mode. Choose flash compensation from values between +3.0 and –3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV. Choose the flash level.
Follow the steps below to take photographs in commander mode. 1 Adjust settings for the built-in flash. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the built-in flash. Note that output level can not be adjusted in – – mode. 2 Adjust settings for group A. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the flash units in group A. 3 Adjust settings for group B. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the flash units in group B. 4 Select the channel. 5 Press J.
6 Compose the shot. Compose the shot and arrange the flash units as shown below. Note that the maximum distance at which the remote flash units can be placed may vary with shooting conditions. 60 ° or less 5 m/15 ft or less 10 m/33 ft or less 30 ° or less Camera (built-in flash) 30 ° or less 5 m/15 ft or less 60 ° or less Wireless remote sensors on flash units should face camera. 7 Configure the remote flash units.
9 Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot. After confirming that the camera flash-ready light and the flash-ready lights for all other flash units are lit, frame the photograph, focus, and shoot. FV lock (0 190) can be used if desired. A The Flash Sync Mode Display M does not appear in the information display when – – is selected for Built-in flash > Mode.
e4: Exposure Comp. for Flash G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose how the camera adjusts flash level when exposure compensation is used. Option YE Entire frame E Background only Description Both flash level and exposure compensation are adjusted to modify exposure over the entire frame. Exposure compensation applies to background only.
e7: Bracketing Order G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu At the default setting of MTR > under > over (H), exposure, flash, and white balance bracketing are performed in the order described on pages 204 and 209. If Under > MTR > over (I) is selected, shooting will proceed in order from the lowest to the highest value. This setting has no effect on ADL bracketing.
❚❚ Playback Mode Role assigned to J button Toggle between full-frame and thumbnail Thumbnail on/off playback. In both full-frame and thumbnail playback, View histograms a histogram is displayed while the J button is pressed (0 250). Toggle between full-frame or thumbnail playback and playback zoom. Choose the initial zoom setting from Low magnification (50%), 1 : 1 Zoom on/off (100%), and High magnification (200%). The zoom display will center on the active focus point.
f2: Assign Fn Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Fn button, either by itself (Press) or when used in combination with the command dials (Press + command dials). ❚❚ Press Selecting Press displays the following options: Option q Preview r FV lock B AE/AF lock C AE lock only E AE lock (Hold) F AF lock only A AF-ON s Flash off 356 Description During viewfinder photography, you can preview depth of field while the Fn button is pressed (0 92).
Option t e L M N 4 9 m n Description If the Fn button is pressed while exposure, flash, or ADL bracketing is active in single frame or quiet shutter-release mode, all shots in the current bracketing program will be taken each time the Bracketing burst shutter-release button is pressed. If white balance bracketing is active or continuous release mode (mode U, T or M) is selected, the camera will repeat the bracketing burst while the shutterrelease button is held down.
Option Access top item 6 in MY MENU K Playback None Description Press the Fn button to jump to the top item in “MY MENU.” Select this option for quick access to a frequently-used menu item. Fn button performs same function as K button. Select when using a telephoto lens or in other circumstances in which it is difficult to operate the K button with your left hand. Pressing the button has no effect.
A Viewfinder Virtual Horizon When Viewfinder virtual horizon is selected for Custom Setting f2 (Assign Fn button) > Press, pressing the Fn button displays a roll indicator in the viewfinder. Press the button a second time to return to clear the indicators from display.
❚❚ Press + Command Dials Selecting Press + command dials displays the following options: 5 v w y S z 360 Option Choose image area Description Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate a command dial to choose an image area (0 114).
f3: Assign Preview Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Pv button, either by itself (Press) or when used in combination with the command dials (Press + command dials). The options available are the same as for Assign Fn button (0 356). The default options for Press and Press + command dials are Preview and None, respectively.
Option F AF lock only A AF-ON r FV lock None Description Focus locks while the A AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. The A AE-L/AF-L button initiates autofocus. The shutter-release button can not be used to focus. Press the A AE-L/AF-L button to lock flash value (built-in flash and compatible optional flash units only, 0 190, 435). Press again to cancel FV lock. Pressing the button has no effect.
f5: Customize Command Dials G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls the operation of the main and subcommand dials. Option Description Reverse the direction of rotation of the command dials when they are used to make adjustments to Exposure compensation and/or Reverse Shutter speed/aperture. rotation Highlight options and press 2 to select or deselect, then press J. This setting also applies to the command dials for optional MB-D16 multi-power battery packs.
Option Description If Sub-command dial is selected, aperture can only be adjusted with the sub-command dial (or with the main command dial if On is selected for Change main/sub > Exposure setting). If Aperture ring is selected, aperture Aperture can only be adjusted with the lens aperture ring and the setting camera aperture display will show aperture in increments of 1 EV (aperture for type G and E lenses is still set using the sub-command dial).
f6: Release Button to Use Dial G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Selecting Yes allows adjustments that are normally made by holding a button and rotating a command dial to be made by rotating the command dial after the button is released. Setting ends when the button is pressed again, the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, or the standby timer expires.
f8: Reverse Indicators G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If (W) is selected, the exposure indicators in the control panel, viewfinder, and information display are displayed with negative values on the left and positive values on the right. Select (V) to display positive values on the left and negative values on the right. f9: Assign Movie Record Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the movierecord button during viewfinder and live view photography.
f10: Assign MB-D16 4 Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the function assigned to the A AE-L/AF-L button on the optional MB-D16 battery pack. Option B AE/AF lock C AE lock only E AE lock (Hold) F AF lock only A AF-ON r FV lock Same as Fn G button Description Focus and exposure lock while the MB-D16 A AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. Exposure locks while the MB-D16 A AE-L/AF-L button is pressed.
f11: Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Fn button on the wireless remote controller. Option q Preview r FV lock B AE/AF lock C AE lock only E AE lock (Hold) F AF lock only s Flash off 368 Description During viewfinder photography, you can preview depth of field while the Fn button is pressed (0 92).
Option e a x y z Description If image quality is set to JPEG fine, JPEG normal, or JPEG basic, e will be displayed in the viewfinder and an NEF (RAW) copy will be recorded with the next picture taken after the Fn + NEF (RAW) 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. Live view Pressing the Fn button starts and ends live view.
g: Movie g1: Assign Fn Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Fn button during movie live view (the default option is None). ❚❚ Press Option q r s B C E F A 370 Description Aperture widens while the button is pressed. Use in combination with Custom Setting g2 Power aperture (Assign preview button) > Power aperture (open) (close) for button-controlled aperture adjustment (0 372).
A Power Aperture Power aperture is not available with some lenses. Power aperture is available only in modes A and M and can not be used while photo shooting info is displayed (a 6 icon indicates that power aperture can not be used). Turning the camera off or exiting movie live view disables power aperture (note that in the latter case power aperture will remain available until the standby timer has expired).
g2: Assign Preview Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Pv button during movie live view (the default option is Index marking). ❚❚ Press Option q r s B C E F A 372 Description Aperture narrows while the button is pressed. Use in combination with Custom Setting g1 Power aperture (Assign Fn button) > Power aperture (open) (close) for button-controlled aperture adjustment (0 370).
g3: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu ❚❚ Press Choose the role played by the A AE-L/AF-L button during movie live view. The options available are the same as for Assign Fn button (0 370), except that Power aperture (open) is not available and the default setting is AE/AF lock. g4: Assign Shutter Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by pressing the shutter-release button when 1 is selected with the live view selector.
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab.
Format Memory Card G button ➜ B setup menu Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being used or formatted in other devices. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card. Before formatting, be sure to make backup copies as required (0 266). D During Formatting Do not turn the camera off or remove memory cards during formatting.
Press the buttons together again a second time to format the card (to exit without formatting the card, press any other button or wait for about six seconds until C stops flashing). When formatting is complete, the control panel and viewfinder will show the number of photographs that can be recorded at current settings. A Two Memory Cards If two memory cards are inserted when the O (Q) and Z (Q) buttons are pressed, the card to be formatted will be shown by a flashing icon.
Monitor Color Balance G button ➜ B setup menu Use the multi selector as shown below to adjust monitor color balance with reference to a sample image. The sample image is the last photograph taken or, in playback mode, the last photograph displayed; to choose a different image, press the W (S) button and select an image from a thumbnail list (to view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold X/T).
Image Dust Off Ref Photo G button ➜ B setup menu Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D (available for download, 0 268; for more information, refer to Capture NX-D on-line help). Image Dust Off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera. A non-DX lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is recommended. When using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in. 1 Choose a start option. Highlight one of the following options and press J.
2 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder. With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a welllit, featureless white object, frame the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter-release button halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; in manual focus mode, set focus to infinity manually. 3 Acquire dust off reference data. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off reference data.
D Image Sensor Cleaning Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed. Select Clean sensor and then start only if the dust off reference data will not be used with existing photographs. D Image Dust Off Reference Data The same reference data can be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at different apertures. Reference images can not be viewed using computer imaging software.
Time Zone and Date G button ➜ B setup menu Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off. Option Description Choose a time zone. The camera clock is Time zone automatically set to the time in the new time zone. Set the camera clock. If the clock is reset, a flashing Y icon will appear in the information Date and time display. Choose the order in which the day, month, and Date format year are displayed. Turn daylight saving time on or off.
Auto Image Rotation G button ➜ B setup menu Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback (0 242) or when viewed in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or in Capture NX-D (available for download; 0 268). The following orientations are recorded: Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90° clockwise Camera rotated 90° counter-clockwise Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected.
Battery Info G button ➜ B setup menu View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera. Item Charge No. of shots Battery age Description The current battery level expressed as a percentage. The number of times the shutter has been released with the current battery since the battery was last charged. Note that the camera may sometimes release the shutter without recording a photograph, for example when measuring preset manual white balance. A five-level display showing battery age.
Image Comment G button ➜ B setup menu Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX-D (available for download; 0 268). The comment is also visible on the shooting data page in the photo information display (0 251). The following options are available: • Input comment: Input a comment as described on page 171. Comments can be up to 36 characters long.
Copyright Information G button ➜ B setup menu Add copyright information to new photographs as they are taken. Copyright information is included in the shooting data shown in the photo information display (0 251) and can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or in Capture NX-D (available for download; 0 268). The following options are available: • Artist: Enter a photographer name as described on page 171. Photographer names can be up to 36 characters long.
Save/Load Settings G button ➜ B setup menu Select Save settings to save the following settings to the memory card in Slot 1 (0 119; if the card is full, an error will be displayed). Use this option to share settings among D750 cameras.
Menu Option Microphone sensitivity Frequency response Wind noise reduction Image area Movie shooting White balance (with fine-tuning and presets d-1–d-6) Set Picture Control (Custom Picture Controls are saved as Standard) High ISO NR Movie ISO sensitivity settings Custom All Custom Settings except Reset custom settings settings Clean image sensor Flicker reduction Time zone and date (excepting date and time) Language Auto image rotation Image comment Setup Copyright information Non-CPU lens data HDMI Locat
A Saved Settings Settings are saved in a file named NCSETUPG. The camera will not be able to load settings if the file name is changed. Virtual Horizon G button ➜ B setup menu Display roll and pitch information based on information from the camera tilt sensor. If the camera is tilted neither left nor right, the roll reference line will turn green, while if the camera is tilted neither forward nor back, the dot in the center of the display will turn green. Each division is equivalent to about 5°.
AF Fine-tune G button ➜ B setup menu Fine-tune focus for up to 12 lens types. AF tuning is not recommended in most situations and may interfere with normal focus; use only when required. Option AF fine-tune (On/Off) Saved value Default Description • On: Turn AF tuning on. • Off: Turn AF tuning off. Tune AF for the current Move focal lens (CPU lenses only). point away Press 1 or 3 to from camera. choose a value between +20 and –20. Values for up to 12 lens types can be stored.
Option Description List previously saved AF tuning values. To delete a lens from the list, highlight the desired lens and press O (Q). To change a lens identifier (for example, to choose an identifier that is the same as the last two digits of the lens serial number to distinguish it from other lenses of the same type in light of the fact that Saved value can be used with only one lens of each type), highlight the List saved values desired lens and press 2.
Eye-Fi Upload G button ➜ B setup menu This option is displayed only when an Eye-Fi memory card (available separately from third-party suppliers) is inserted in the camera. Choose Enable to upload photographs to a preselected destination. Note that pictures will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient. Observe all local laws concerning wireless devices and choose Disable where wireless devices are prohibited. D Eye-Fi Cards Eye-Fi cards may emit wireless signals when Disable is selected.
When an Eye-Fi card is inserted, its status is indicated by an icon in the information display: • d: Eye-Fi upload disabled. • e: Eye-Fi upload enabled but no pictures available for upload. • f (static): Eye-Fi upload enabled; waiting to begin upload. • f (animated): Eye-Fi upload enabled; uploading data. • g: Error — camera can not control Eye-Fi card.
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab. G button Retouch Menu Options The options in the retouch menu are used to create trimmed or retouched copies of existing pictures. The retouch menu is only displayed when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera.
D Retouching Copies Most options can be applied to copies created using other retouch options, although with the exceptions of Image overlay and Edit movie > Choose start/end point each option can be applied only once (note that multiple edits may result in loss of detail). Options that can not be applied to the current image can not be selected.
Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy: 1 Select an item in the retouch menu. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an item, 2 to select. 2 Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J. To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X (T) button. A Retouch In the case of images recorded at image quality settings of NEF + JPEG, only the NEF (RAW) image will be retouched. The camera may not be able to display or retouch images created with other devices. 3 Select retouch options.
4 Create a retouched copy. Press J to create a retouched copy. Retouched copies are indicated by a o icon. A Creating Retouched Copies During Playback To create a retouched copy of the picture currently displayed in fullframe playback (0 245), press P, then highlight Retouch and press J and select a retouch option.
D-Lighting G button ➜ N retouch menu D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before After Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to save the retouched copy.
Red-Eye Correction G button ➜ N retouch menu This option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash. The photograph selected for red-eye correction can be previewed in the edit display. Confirm the effects of red-eye correction and create a copy as described in the following table.
Trim G button ➜ N retouch menu 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. Press X (T) to increase the size of the crop.
Monochrome G button ➜ N retouch menu Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome). Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview of the selected image; press 1 to increase color saturation, 3 to decrease. Press J to create a monochrome copy.
Filter Effects G button ➜ N retouch menu Choose from the following filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to save the retouched copy. Option Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the picture less Skylight blue. The effect can be previewed in the monitor as shown at right. Creates a copy with warm tone filter effects, giving the copy a Warm filter “warm” red cast. The effect can be previewed in the monitor.
Option Soft Description Add a soft filter effect. Press 4 or 2 to choose the filter strength. Color Balance G button ➜ N retouch menu Use the multi selector to create a copy with modified color balance as shown below. The effect is displayed in the monitor together with red, green, and blue histograms (0 250) giving the distribution of tones in the copy.
Image Overlay G button ➜ N retouch menu 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 (0 115, 118; all options are available).
2 Select the first image. Use the multi selector to highlight the first photograph in the overlay. To view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X (T) button. Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display. 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.
5 Preview the overlay. Press 4 or 2 to place the cursor in the Preview column and press 1 or 3 to highlight Overlay. Press J to preview the overlay as shown at right (to save the overlay without displaying a preview, select Save). To return to Step 4 and select new photos or adjust gain, press W (S). 6 Save the overlay. Press J while the preview is displayed to save the overlay. After an overlay is created, the resulting image will be displayed full-frame in the monitor.
NEF (RAW) Processing G button ➜ N retouch menu 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 (0 115) Image size (0 118) White balance (0 145) Exposure compensation (0 143) Set Picture Control (0 165) High ISO NR (0 317) Color space (0 314) Vignette control (0 315) D-Lighting (0 397) 4 Copy the photograph.
Resize G button ➜ N retouch menu Create small copies of selected photographs. 1 Select Resize. To resize selected images, highlight Resize in the retouch menu and press 2. 2 Choose a destination. If two memory cards are inserted, you can choose a destination for the resized copies by highlighting Choose destination and pressing 2 (if only one card is inserted, proceed to Step 3). The menu shown at right will be displayed; highlight a card slot and press J.
3 Choose a size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. The options shown at right will be displayed; highlight an option and press J. 4 Choose pictures. Highlight Select image and press 2. Highlight pictures using the multi selector and press the W (S) button to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X/T button). Selected pictures are marked by a 8 W (S) button icon. Press J when the selection is complete.
5 Save the resized copies. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Highlight Yes and press J to save the resized copies. A Viewing Resized Copies Playback zoom may not be available when resized copies are displayed. A Image Quality Copies created from NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG photos have an image quality (0 115) of JPEG fine; copies created from JPEG photos have the same image quality as the original.
Quick Retouch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit subjects. Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of enhancement. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to save the retouched copy. Straighten G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a straightened copy of the selected image. Press 2 to rotate the image clockwise by up to five degrees in increments of approximately 0.
Distortion Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion. Select Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector, or select Manual to reduce distortion manually (note that Auto is not available with photos taken using auto distortion control; see page 316).
Fisheye G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies that appear to have been taken with a fisheye lens. Press 2 to increase the effect (this also increases the amount of that will be cropped out at the edges of the image), 4 to reduce it. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to save the retouched copy. Color Outline G button ➜ N retouch menu Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for painting. The effect can be previewed in the edit display.
Color Sketch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy of a photograph that resembles a sketch made with colored pencils. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Outlines and press 4 or 2 to change. Vividness can be increased to make colors more saturated, or decreased for a washed-out, monochromatic effect, while outlines can be made thicker or thinner. Thicker outlines makes colors more saturated. The results can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to save the retouched copy.
Perspective Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out). The results can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to save the retouched copy.
Miniature Effect G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point. The area that will be in focus in the copy is indicated by a yellow frame. To Choose orientation Choose position Press W (S) Description Press W (S) to choose orientation of area that is in focus. If area of effect is in wide orientation, press 1 or 3 to position frame showing area of copy that will be in focus.
Selective Color G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color. 1 Select Selective color. Highlight Selective color in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog. 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 Select a color.
4 Highlight the color range. Color range Rotate the main command dial to highlight the color range for the selected color. 5 Choose the color range. Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final photograph. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that higher values may include hues from other colors. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. 6 Select additional colors.
7 Save the edited copy. Press J to save the retouched copy. Side-by-side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if the retouch menu is displayed by pressing the P button and selecting Retouch when a copy or original is played back full frame. 1 Select a picture. Select a retouched copy (shown by a o icon) or a photograph that has been retouched in full-frame playback. Press P, then highlight Retouch and press J.
2 Select Side-by-side comparison. Highlight Side-by-side comparison and press J. 3 Compare the copy with the original. Options used to create copy The source image is displayed on the left, the retouched copy on the right, with the options used to create the copy listed at the top of the display. Press 4 or 2 to switch between the source image and the retouched copy. To view the highlighted picture full Source Retouched frame, press and hold the X (T) image copy button.
O My Menu/m Recent Settings To display My Menu, press G and select the O (My Menu) tab. G button The MY MENU option can be used to create and edit a customized list of options from the playback, photo shooting, movie shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus for quick access (up to 20 items). If desired, recent settings can be displayed in place of My Menu (0 425). Options can be added, deleted, and reordered as described below. ❚❚ Adding Options to My Menu 1 Select Add items.
3 Select an item. Highlight the desired menu item and press J. 4 Position the new item. Press 1 or 3 to move the new item up or down in My Menu. Press J to add the new item. 5 Add more items. The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark. Items indicated by a V icon can not be selected. Repeat steps 1–4 to select additional items.
❚❚ Deleting Options from My Menu 1 Select Remove items. In My Menu (O), highlight Remove items and press 2. 2 Select items. Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. Selected items are indicated by a check mark. 3 Delete the selected items. Press J. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press J again to delete the selected items. A Deleting Items in My Menu To delete the item currently highlighted in My Menu, press the O (Q) button.
❚❚ Reordering Options in My Menu 1 Select Rank items. In My Menu (O), highlight Rank items and press 2. 2 Select an item. Highlight the item you wish to move and press J. 3 Position the item. Press 1 or 3 to move the item up or down in My Menu and press J. Repeat Steps 2–3 to reposition additional items. 4 Exit to My Menu. Press the G button to return to My Menu.
Recent Settings To display the twenty most recently used settings, select m RECENT SETTINGS for O MY MENU > Choose tab. 1 Select Choose tab. In My Menu (O), highlight Choose tab and press 2. 2 Select m RECENT SETTINGS. Highlight m RECENT SETTINGS and press J. The name of the menu will change from “MY MENU” to “RECENT SETTINGS.” Menu items will be added to the top of the recent settings menu as they are used. To view My Menu again, select O MY MENU for m RECENT SETTINGS > Choose tab.
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 6 Lens/accessory Type G, E, or D AF NIKKOR 7 AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR PC-E NIKKOR series 9 PC Micro 85mm f/2.
Camera setting Focus mode AF M (with electronic rangefinder) 1 Shooting mode P S A M Metering system L2 M3 45 3D Color N 4 Non-CPU lenses 16 Lens/accessory AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon — ✔ 15 — ✔ 18 — ✔ 19 ✔ 20 — Series E lenses 17 Medical-NIKKOR — ✔ — ✔ 21 — — — — 120mm f/4 Reflex-NIKKOR — — — ✔ 18 — — ✔ 20 — — ✔ 22 — — ✔ — PC-NIKKOR — ✔ 10 AI-type — ✔ 24 — ✔ 18 — ✔ 19 ✔ 20 — Teleconverter 23 PB-6 Bellows — ✔ 24 — ✔ 26 — — ✔ — Focusing Attachment 25 Auto extension rings — ✔ 18 — — ✔ — (PK-serie
12 Manual shooting mode only. 13 Can be used with AF-S and AF-I lenses only (0 430). For information on the focus points available for autofocus and electronic rangefinding, see page 430. 14 When focusing at minimum focus distance with AF 80–200mm f/2.8, AF 35–70mm f/2.8, AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 , or AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 lens at maximum zoom, in-focus indicator may be displayed when image on matte screen in viewfinder is not in focus. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus.
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 AF-S/AF-I Teleconverters The table below shows the focus points available for autofocus and electronic rangefinding when an AF-S/AF-I teleconverter is attached. Note that the camera may be unable to focus on dark or low-contrast subjects if the combined aperture is slower than f/5.6. Autofocus is not available when teleconverters are used with the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED. Accessory TC-14E, TC-14E II, TC-14E III Maximum aperture of lens Focus points f/4 or faster 1 f/5.6 f/2.
A Lens f-number The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens.
A Calculating Angle of View The D750 can be used with Nikon lenses for 35mm (135) format cameras. If Auto DX crop is on (0 111) and a 35mm format lens is attached, the angle of view will be the same as a frame of 35mm film (35.9 × 24.0 mm); if a DX lens is attached, the angle of view will automatically be adjusted to 23.5 × 15.7 mm (DX format). To choose an angle of view different from that of the current lens, turn Auto DX crop off and select from FX (36×24), 1.2× (30×20), and DX (24×16).
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 Remote Master Advanced Wireless Lighting i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR 1 i-TTL Standard i-TTL 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
SB-300 SB-400 SB-R200 SB-500 SU-800 SB-600 SB-700 SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 Color Information Communication (flash) z z z z — — z z Color Information Communication (LED light) — — — z — — — — Auto FP High-Speed Sync 7 z z z z z z — — FV lock 8 z z z z z z z z 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
❚❚ 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 D750 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 17–19 mm available with 17–135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus is available only with 20–105 mm the focus points 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 (0 345) 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 D750. Power sources • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15 (0 25, 26): Additional EN-EL15 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. • Battery Charger MH-25a (0 25): The MH-25a can be used to recharge EN-EL15 batteries. MH-25 battery chargers can also be used.
• Filters intended for special-effects photography may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D750 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use C-PL or C-PL II circular polarizing filters instead. • Use NC filters to protect the lens. • To prevent ghosting, use of a filter is not recommended when the subject is framed against a bright light, or Filters when a bright light source is in the frame.
Viewfinder eyepiece accessories Accessory terminal accessories Microphones • DK-20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses: Lenses are available with diopters of –5, –4, –3, –2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m–1 when the camera diopter adjustment control is in the neutral position (–1 m–1). Use eyepiece correction lenses only if the desired focus can not be achieved with the built in diopter adjustment control (–3 to +1 m–1). Test eyepiece correction lenses before purchase to ensure that the desired focus can be achieved.
Software Camera Control Pro 2: Control the camera remotely from a computer to record movies and photographs and save photographs directly to the computer hard disk. When Camera Control Pro 2 is used to capture photographs directly to the computer, the PC connection indicator (c) will appear in the control panel. Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the websites listed on page xxiii for the latest information on supported operating systems.
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter. 1 Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber (q) and power connector (w) covers. 2 Insert the EP-5B power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown, using the connector to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the connector in place when the connector is fully inserted. 3 Close the batterychamber cover.
4 Connect the EH-5b AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (e) and the power cable to the DC socket (r). A V icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
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.
The Low-Pass Filter The image sensor that acts as the camera’s picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in photographs, you can clean the filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu. The filter can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off.
❚❚ “Clean at Startup/Shutdown” Choose from the following options: Option 5 Clean at startup 6 Clean at shutdown Clean at startup & 7 shutdown Cleaning off Description The image sensor is automatically cleaned each time the camera is turned on. The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each time the camera is turned off. The image sensor is cleaned automatically at startup and at shutdown. 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. Cleaning is performed by vibrating the low-pass filter. If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (0 451) or consult a Nikonauthorized service representative.
❚❚ Manual Cleaning If foreign matter can not be removed from the low-pass filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (0 448), the filter can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. 1 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter. A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the low-pass filter.
4 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 low-pass filter, 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 low-pass filter. The display in the viewfinder will turn off and the row of dashes in the control panel will flash.
7 Clean the filter. Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a blower. Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the filter. 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 filter. 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 Low-Pass Filter 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 low-pass filter, 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).
• Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice. Note that on cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary.
Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. Note that some settings may be unavailable depending on the options selected.
k, p, n, o, s, P, S, w, j A, M 0 Other settings i Autofocus mode ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ (viewfinder) AF-area mode (viewfinder) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ AF mode (Live view/movie) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ AF-area mode (Live view/ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ movie) a9: Built-in AF-assist ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔4 illuminator b3: Easy exposure — — ✔ — compensation b4: Matrix metering — — ✔ — b5: Center-weighted area — — ✔ — d5: Flash warning — — ✔ — e2: Flash shutter speed — — ✔ — e3: Flash cntrl for built-in — — ✔ — flash/Optional flash e4: Exposure comp.
Exposure Program (Mode P) The exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph: 14 f/1 13 12 11 9 10 7 8 5 6 3 4 2 0 1 -1 -2 -4 -5 ] V [E -3 ISO 100; lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g., AF 50mm f/1.4D) 16 15 f/1.4 16 17 18 19 f/5.6 f/8 20 f/2.8 f/4 f/1.
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 26, 33). • Release locked is selected for Custom Setting f7 (Slot empty release lock; 0 365) and no memory card is inserted (0 33). • Built-in flash is charging (0 40). • Camera is not in focus (0 36). • 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 (0 127). • Auto-area AF or face-priority AF selected for AF-area mode: choose another mode. • Camera is in playback mode (0 241) or menus are in use (0 292). • Press shutter-release button halfway to start standby timer (0 39). Can not select AF mode: Manual focus selected (0 60, 132). Can not select AF-area mode: Manual focus selected (0 60, 132).
Smudges appear in photographs: Clean front and rear lens elements. If problem persists, perform image sensor cleaning (0 448). Sound is not recorded with movies: Microphone off is selected for Microphone sensitivity in the movie shooting menu (0 320).
Shooting (P, S, A, M) Shutter-release disabled: • Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial to A or M (0 88). • Mode dial rotated to S after shutter speed of A or % selected in mode M: choose new shutter speed (0 90). Full range of shutter speeds not available: Flash in use. Flash sync speed can be selected using Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed); when using compatible flash units, choose 1/250 s (Auto FP) or 1/200 s (Auto FP) for full range of shutter speeds (0 345).
Playback NEF (RAW) image is not played back: Photo was taken at image quality of NEF + JPEG (0 115). Can not view pictures recorded with other cameras: Pictures recorded with other makes of camera may not be displayed correctly. Message is displayed stating that no images are available for playback: Select All for Playback folder (0 300). “Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation: • Select On for Rotate tall (0 308).
Can not transfer photos to computer: OS not compatible with camera or transfer software. Use card reader to copy photos to computer (0 264). Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D does not have desired effect: Image sensor cleaning changes the position of dust on the low-pass filter. Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken after 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 470 Solution 0 Set ring to minimum aperture (highest 33 f-number). Ready a fully-charged 25 spare battery. • Recharge or replace battery.
Indicator Control Viewpanel finder i (flashes) Problem • No lens attached. Solution 0 • Attach non-IX Nikkor 27, 426 lens. If a CPU lens is attached, remove and reattach the lens. • Select mode A or M. 88 • Non-CPU lens attached. F H Camera unable to focus Change composition or — (flashes) using autofocus. focus manually. • Use a lower ISO sensitivity • In shooting mode: P Use optional ND filter Subject too bright; S Increase shutter 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 90, 93 S. or select mode M. Change shutter speed % selected in mode S. 90, 93 or select mode M. Wait until processing is Processing in progress. — complete. Check photo in If indicator flashes for 3s c monitor; if 241 — after flash fires, photo (flashes) underexposed, adjust may be underexposed. settings and try again. • Reduce quality or size.
Indicator Monitor No memory card. Control panel S This memory card W, cannot be used. O Card may be (flashes) damaged. Insert another card. g W, O (flashes) Solution 0 Turn camera off Camera cannot and confirm that 26 detect memory card is correctly card. inserted. • Error accessing • Use Nikon491 memory card. approved card. — • Check that contacts are clean. If card is damaged, contact retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative. 26, 258 • 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. 474 Unable to start live view. Please wait. — Folder contains no images. — All images are hidden.
Indicator Monitor 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 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. Insert paper of Printer is out of Out of paper. — selected size and paper.
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D750 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Effective angle of view Single-lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Nikon FX format Effective pixels Effective pixels 24.3 million Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust-reduction System Storage Image size (pixels) 35.9 × 24.0 mm CMOS sensor 24.
Storage File format Picture Control System Media Double slot File system Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame coverage Magnification Eyepoint Diopter adjustment 478 • 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 III 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 (using DX 24 × 16 1.
Release Release mode Frame advance rate Self-timer Remote control modes (ML-L3) Exposure Metering S (single frame), T (continuous low speed), U (continuous high speed), J (quiet shutterrelease), M (quiet continuous shutter-release), E (self-timer), V (mirror up) 1–6 fps (T), 6.5 fps (U), or 3 fps (M) 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures at intervals of 0.
Exposure Mode Auto modes (i auto; j auto (flash off)); scene modes (k portrait; l landscape; p child; m sports; n close up; o night portrait; r night landscape; s party/ indoor; t beach/snow; u sunset; v dusk/dawn; w pet portrait; x candlelight; y blossom; z autumn colors; 0 food); special effects modes (% night vision; g color sketch; i miniature effect; u selective color; 1 silhouette; 2 high key; 3 low key); programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperturepriority auto (A);
Focus Autofocus Detection range Lens servo Focus point AF-area mode Focus lock Flash Built-in flash Guide Number 482 Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500 II autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, finetuning, 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 11 sensors), and AFassist illuminator (range approx. 0.5–3 m/1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.
Flash Flash control Flash mode Flash compensation Flash-ready indicator Accessory shoe Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Sync terminal White balance White balance TTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 91K (91,000) pixels is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto sl
Live view Modes Lens servo AF-area mode Autofocus Movie Metering Metering method Frame size (pixels) and frame rate File format Video compression Audio recording format Audio recording device Other options Monitor Monitor 484 Live view photography (still images), movie live view (movies) • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time servo AF (AF-F) • Manual focus (M) Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus poin
Playback Playback Interface USB HDMI output Accessory terminal Audio input Audio output Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, and auto image rotation Hi-Speed USB; connection to built-in USB port is recommended Type C HDMI connector • Wireless remote controllers: WR-1, WR-R10 (available separately) • Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separa
Supported languages Supported languages Power source Battery Battery pack AC adapter Tripod socket Tripod socket Dimensions/weight Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Viet
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 × 2.8 in.
❚❚ 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.
Trademark Information IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries and is used under license. Mac and OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. PictBridge is a trademark. The SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are trademarks of the SD-3C, LLC.
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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 SDSDXPA-016G-J35 UHS-I SDHC card at different image quality (0 115), image size (0 118), and image area settings (0 110). ❚❚ FX (36×24) 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 — 21.0 MB 376 25 — 26.
❚❚ 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 Image size File size 1 No. of images 1 Buffer capacity 2 — 10.5 MB 579 100 — 13.1 MB 449 48 — 9.8 MB 785 — 11.9 MB 656 Large 6.2 MB 1900 Medium 3.9 MB 3000 JPEG fine 3 Small 2.3 MB 5000 Large 3.1 MB 3700 Medium 2.0 MB 5700 JPEG normal 3 Small 1.2 MB 9300 Large 1.6 MB 7000 Medium 1.2 MB 10300 JPEG basic 3 Small 0.
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-D16 multi-power battery pack are given below.
1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF-S NIKKOR 24–85mm f/3.5–4.5G 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 NIKKOR 24–85mm f/3.5–4.
Lenses That May Block the Built-in Flash and AF-Assist Illuminator The lenses listed in this section may block the built-in flash or AF-assist illuminator under some conditions. ❚❚ AF-Assist Illumination Some lenses may block the illuminator at certain focus distances. Remove lens hoods when using the illuminator.
At ranges under 1.0 m (3 ft 3 in.), the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor: • AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II • AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR • AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–6.3G ED VR • AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED • AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28–70mm f/2.8D IF-ED • AF-S NIKKOR 28–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR • AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF-ED At ranges under 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in.
❚❚ The Built-in Flash The built-in flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m (2 ft) and can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. It can be used with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 24 mm (16 mm in DX format) to 300 mm, although in some cases the flash may be unable to entirely light the subject at some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens. The following illustrations show the effect of vignetting caused by shadows cast by the lens when the flash is used.
Lens AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17–35mm f/2.8D IF-ED AF Zoom-Nikkor 18–35mm f/3.5–4.5D IF-ED AF-S NIKKOR 18–35mm f/3.5–4.5G ED Zoom position Minimum distance without vignetting 35 mm 1.5 m/4 ft 11 in. FX 28 mm 35 mm 24 mm 28–35 mm 28 mm 35 mm 24 mm AF Zoom-Nikkor 20–35mm 28 mm f/2.8D IF 35 mm AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G 20 mm AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED 24 mm 35 mm AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.8G ED 50–70 mm 24 mm AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24–120mm f/3.5–5.
When used with the AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED, the flash will be unable to light the entire subject at all ranges. The built-in flash can also be used with the following non-CPU lenses: Nikon Series E and 24–300 mm NIKKOR (AI-S, AI-, and AImodifed). AI 50–300mm f/4.5, modified AI 50–300mm f/4.5, AI-S 50–300mm f/4.5 ED, and AI 50–300mm f/4.5 ED lenses must be used at a zoom position of 70 mm or above. With AI-S and AI 25–50mm f/4 ED lenses, the ranges above which vignetting will not occur are: 2.
Index Symbols i (Auto mode).....................................34 j (Auto (flash off) mode).................34 h (Scene mode) ...........................41 q (Special effects) .......................46 k (Portrait).............................................42 l (Landscape)......................................42 p (Child).................................................42 m (Sports)...............................................42 n (Close up) ..........................................
Accessory terminal .......................... 443 Active D-Lighting.................... 175, 212 Add items (My Menu) ..................... 421 ADL bracketing ........................212, 353 Adobe RGB ......................................... 314 Advanced (HDMI)............................. 279 AE & flash (Auto bracketing set) 202, 353 AE lock.................................................. 141 AE only (Auto bracketing set)..... 202, 353 AE-L/AF-L button...... 129, 141, 361, 373 AF........................
Choose image area71, 111, 113, 360, 362, 366 Choose start/end point.....................81 Clean image sensor ......................... 448 Clock ..................................................... 381 Clock battery.........................................15 Cloudy (White balance).................. 145 CLS......................................................... 433 Color balance..................................... 402 Color outline ...................................... 413 Color sketch.................
Exposure preview ........................55, 62 Exposure program ........................... 462 External microphone .........................73 Eye-Fi upload..................................... 391 F Face detection................................... 335 Face-priority AF ...................................58 File naming......................................... 313 File number sequence.................... 340 Filter effects...............................169, 401 Fine-tune optimal exposure ........
I Image area ......... 76, 77, 110, 113, 118 Image comment ............................... 384 Image Dust Off ref photo .............. 378 Image overlay .................................... 403 Image quality..................................... 115 Image review .................. 234, 242, 307 Image size ........................................... 118 Image type (Slide show) ................ 308 Incandescent (White balance)..... 145 Index marking ............70, 80, 370, 372 Index print ....................
Movie ISO sensitivity settings...... 322 Movie live view .................66, 370–373 Movie quality.............................. 71, 320 Movie shooting menu.................... 318 Movie-record button ............... 68, 366 Movies..................................66, 370–373 Multiple exposure............................ 216 Multi-selector power aperture .......72 My Menu ............................................. 421 N NEF (RAW)............... 115, 117, 313, 406 NEF (RAW) bit depth ...................
R Rank items (My Menu).................... 424 RAW Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2 (Role played by card in Slot 2) ............................. 119 Rear-curtain sync.............................. 183 Recent settings.................................. 425 Red intensifier (Filter effects) ....... 401 Red-eye correction .......................... 398 Red-eye reduction ..................181, 183 Release button to use dial............. 365 Release mode ................................7, 103 Release mode dial...............
Spot white balance.......................... 159 sRGB...................................................... 314 SSID ....................................................... 286 Standard (Set Picture Control) .... 165 Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR .... 185, 435 Standby timer.................... 39, 239, 336 Start printing (PictBridge) .... 273, 275 Storage folder.................................... 311 Store points by orientation .......... 331 Straighten ...........................................
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