No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual Printed in Thailand En 6MB34011-04 • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page xiii). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
Your images. The world. Connected Welcome to SnapBridge — Nikon’s new family of services to enrich your image experience. SnapBridge eliminates the barrier between your camera and compatible smart device, through a combination of Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology and a dedicated app. The stories you capture with your Nikon camera and lenses are automatically transferred to the device as they are taken.
The exciting image experience that SnapBridge offers… Automatic picture transfer from camera to smart device thanks to the constant connection between the two devices — making online photo sharing easier than ever Upload of photos and thumbnail images to the NIKON IMAGE SPACE cloud service A range of services that enriches your imaging life, including: • Camera remote control • Imprinting up to two pieces of credit information (e.g.
To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product. The Menu Guide For more information on menu options and subjects such as how to connect the camera to a printer or television, download the camera Menu Guide from the Nikon website as described below. The Menu Guide is in pdf format and can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: D This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. A This icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual. Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in bold.
Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera.
A ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D Software Use ViewNX-i to fine-tune photos or to copy pictures to a computer for viewing. ViewNX-i is available for download from the following website: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ Use Capture NX-D to fine-tune pictures that have been copied to a computer and to convert NEF (RAW) images to other formats. Capture NX-D is available for download from: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.
Table of Contents Package Contents ........................................................................ iv For Your Safety ........................................................................... xiii Notices......................................................................................... xvii Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)....................................... xxii Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera ...................................................... 1 Camera Body ..........
Live View Photography 43 Autofocus ............................................................................................... 47 Manual Focus ........................................................................................ 49 Using the i Button.............................................................................. 50 The Live View Display......................................................................... 53 The Information Display..................................................
Focus 97 Autofocus......................................................................................97 Autofocus Mode ................................................................................ 101 AF-Area Mode..................................................................................... 103 Focus Point Selection ...................................................................... 108 Focus Lock ...........................................................................................
White Balance 159 White Balance Options.............................................................159 Fine-Tuning White Balance .....................................................163 Choosing a Color Temperature ..............................................166 Preset Manual ............................................................................169 Viewfinder Photography.................................................................170 Live View (Spot White Balance) ............................
Other Shooting Options 226 The R Button ............................................................................ 226 The i button.............................................................................. 229 Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings ................... 230 Flicker Reduction...................................................................... 234 Multiple Exposure .................................................................... 236 Interval Timer Photography................
Menu List 281 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ..........................281 C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options...............283 1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options ...288 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings ............292 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup..........................................304 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies ...........313 O My Menu/m Recent Settings ..............................................315 Retouch Menu Options ...........
Troubleshooting....................................................................... 350 Battery/Display................................................................................... 350 Shooting............................................................................................... 351 Playback................................................................................................ 354 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)................................. 356 Miscellaneous...........
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 a 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.
Notices • No part of the manuals included with • Nikon will not be held liable for any this product may be reproduced, damages resulting from the use of transmitted, transcribed, stored in a this product. retrieval system, or translated into • While every effort has been made to any language in any form, by any ensure that the information in these means, without Nikon’s prior written manuals is accurate and complete, permission.
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.
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.
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The permission of the United States government is not required for export to countries other than the following, which as of this writing are subject to embargo or special controls: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change). The use of wireless devices may be prohibited in some countries or regions.
FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
Notice for Customers in Jordan Notice for Customers in Oman Notice for Customers in the United Arab Emirates Security Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the following may occur if security is not enabled: • Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information.
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. Camera Body 8 1 9 10 2 11 3 12 4 4 5 13 6 7 16 14 15 1 T button ..................92, 95, 230 2 Release mode dial lock release .......................................................116 3 Release mode dial ......................116 4 Eyelet for camera strap.............
Camera Body (Continued) 4 2 1 5 15 6 16 2 3 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 13 12 Self-timer lamp ........................... 120 Stereo microphone .......60, 64, 290 Meter coupling lever ................. 367 BKT button .......... 147, 151, 155, 195, 238, 301 Flash sync terminal cover ......... 197 Ten-pin remote terminal cover.................................... 253, 336 USB connector cover Audio connector cover........65, 336 HDMI connector cover AF-mode button ...
1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pv button.............. 49, 131, 301, 303 7 Battery-chamber cover latch..... 15 Sub-command dial.....................302 8 Lens mount ........................... 18, 115 Fn1 button ...........................301, 303 9 CPU contacts N-Mark (NFC antenna)................. 21 10 Contact cover for optional MB-D17 multi-power battery pack ....... 335 Power connector cover 11 Tripod socket Battery-chamber cover .........
Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 Viewfinder ......................... 7, 29, 119 Eyepiece shutter lever ............... 119 O/Q button.................42, 278, 304 K button ...............................40, 255 G button............................30, 281 L/Z/Q button........31, 181, 273 X button .................................46, 271 W/M button..... 202, 203, 255, 271 J (OK) button.......................31, 256 Fn2 button ..................
The Control Panel The control panel shows a variety of camera settings when the camera is on. The items shown here appear the first time the camera is turned on; information on other settings can be found in the relevant sections of this manual. 1 2 3 4 5 15 14 6 7 13 12 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 Exposure mode ...........................130 Photo shooting menu bank .....283 Shutter speed .....................133, 135 Battery indicator ........................... 35 Aperture (f-number) ..........
A LCD Illuminators Rotating the power switch Power switch toward D activates the backlights for the buttons and control panel, making it easier to use the camera in the dark. After the power switch is released, the backlights will remain lit for a few seconds while the standby timer is active (0 296) or until the shutter is released or the power switch is rotated toward D again.
The Viewfinder Display 4 5 6 1 2 7 8 9 3 13 10 11 12 14 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 20 25 26 Monochrome indicator .............180 AF area brackets............................ 29 Roll indicator 1 1.3× DX crop ............................88, 89 Framing grid (displayed when On is selected for Custom Setting d8, Viewfinder grid display) ...298 Focus points ................. 97, 108, 293 1.3× DX crop indicator...........88, 89 Pitch indicator 2 Flicker detection ................
17 Exposure mode ........................... 130 27 Flash compensation indicator ..................................... 203 18 Exposure/flash bracketing indicator ...................................... 147 28 Exposure compensation WB bracketing indicator ........... 151 indicator ...................................... 143 ADL bracketing indicator.......... 155 29 Number of exposures remaining..............................36, 389 19 Low battery warning ....................
Using the Tilting Monitor The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below. Normal use: The monitor is normally used in storage position. Low-angle shots: Tilt the monitor up to take shots in live view with the camera held low. High-angle shots: Tilt the monitor down to take shots in live view with the camera held high.
D Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently, stopping when you feel resistance. 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.
Using the Touch Screen The touch-sensitive monitor supports the following operations: Flick Flick a finger a short distance left or right across the monitor. Slide Slide a finger over the monitor. Stretch/Pinch Place two fingers on the monitor and move them apart or pinch them together.
❚❚ Using the Touch Screen During playback (0 258), the touch screen can be used to: • View other images • Zoom in or out • View thumbnails • View movies During live view, the touch screen can be used to take pictures (touch shutter; 0 55) or to measure a value for spot white balance (0 175). The touch screen can also be used for typing (0 186).
First Steps Attach the Camera Strap Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets. 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).
• Power cable: After connecting the power cable with the plug in the orientation shown, insert the battery and plug the cable in. The CHARGE lamp will flash while the battery charges. Battery charging Charging complete D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xiii–xvi and 345–349 of this manual.
Insert the Battery and a 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 Memory cards are inserted as shown below. Slide the card in until it clicks into place.
D Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. • Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
❚❚ 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. 16GB Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover. Press the card in and then release it (q). The memory card can then be removed by hand (w).
Attach a Lens Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 16–80mm f/2.8–4E ED VR. Remove the camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap Mounting mark (camera) Align the mounting marks Mounting mark (lens) Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place Be sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures.
A Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0 325), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number).
Camera Setup ❚❚ Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet Before proceeding, install the SnapBridge app as described inside the front cover and enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your smartphone or tablet (below, “smart device”). Note that the actual camera and smart device displays may differ from those shown below. 1 Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed. Use the multi selector and J button to navigate the menus.
2 Press J when the dialog at right is displayed. If you do not wish to use a smart device to configure the camera, press G (0 27). 3 Pair the camera and the smart device. • Android devices with NFC support: After checking that NFC is enabled on the smart device, touch the camera N (N-Mark) to the NFC antenna on the smart device to launch the SnapBridge app. If the SnapBridge download site is displayed, download and install the app before repeating the above steps.
4 Check the authentication code. After confirming that the camera and smart device display the same sixdigit authentication code, follow the steps below to complete pairing (note that the code may not be displayed in Camera some versions of iOS, but you should follow the steps below even if the code is not displayed). • On the camera, press J. • On the smart device, tap Pairing (the name of the button varies with the smart device). 5 Press J when the dialog at right is displayed.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process. To record location data with photographs, select Yes when prompted and enable the location data features both in the SnapBridge app and on the smart device itself (for more information, see the documentation provided with the smart device). You can also synchronize the camera clock to the time reported by the smart device by selecting Yes when prompted and enabling synchronization in the SnapBridge app.
A What SnapBridge Can Do for You The SnapBridge app can be used for a variety of tasks once the camera has been paired with your smart device. For more information on the features below, see SnapBridge online help. Auto Upload At default settings, JPEG photographs will automatically be uploaded to the smart device as they are taken (auto upload is not available with movies or with NEF/RAW or TIFF images, and is automatically suspended when the battery level drops to H).
Tips for Wireless Networks • Pairing: To pair the camera with a smart device (for example, with a new device or if you did not opt to pair with a smart device during setup), select Start for Connect to smart device in the camera setup menu and follow the instructions on page 21, starting with Step 3. The camera can be paired with up to five smart devices, but can connect to only one at a time. • Uploading pictures via Wi-Fi: A Wi-Fi connection is recommended for movies and other large-volume uploads.
❚❚ Setup from the Camera Menus The camera clock can be set manually. 1 Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed. Use the multi selector and J button to navigate the menus. Power switch Up Left J button (select) Right Down Multi selector Press 1 and 3 to highlight a language and press J to select. The language can be changed at any time using the Language option in the setup menu.
2 Press G when the dialog at right is displayed. G button 3 Set the camera clock. Press the G button to display the setup menu. G button Highlight Time zone and date and press 2 (the setup menu is automatically displayed with Time zone and date highlighted the first time the menus are displayed; for more information on using the menus, see page 304).
After using Time zone to choose a time zone and (if applicable) Daylight saving time to enable daylight saving time, highlight Date and time and press 2. Press 4 or 2 to highlight items and press 1 or 3 to change, then press J to set the clock when adjustments are complete. The clock can be adjusted at any time using the Time zone and date > Date and time option in the setup menu (0 304).
Focus the Viewfinder Lift the diopter adjustment control and rotate it until the viewfinder display, focus points, and 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. Push the diopter adjustment control back in once you have adjusted focus to your satisfaction.
Tutorial 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 (0 281) • B: Setup (0 304) • C: Photo Shooting (0 283) • N: Retouch (0 313) • 1: Movie Shooting (0 288) • O/m: MY MENU or RECENT SETTINGS • A: Custom Settings (0 292) (defaults to MY MENU; 0 315) Slider shows position in current menu. Current settings are shown by icons.
Using Camera Menus ❚❚ Menu Controls The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the menus. Multi selector Move cursor up Select highlighted item Cancel and return to previous menu Select highlighted item or display submenu Move cursor down J button Select highlighted item 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 (Z/Q) button.
❚❚ 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 points: • Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available. • While pressing 2 or the center of the multi selector generally has the same effect as pressing J, there are some items for which selection can only be made by pressing J. • To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
Basic Photography and Playback The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining Before taking photographs, check the battery level and number of exposures remaining as described below. ❚❚ Battery Level The battery level is shown in the control panel and viewfinder. Control panel Viewfinder Icon Control panel Viewfinder L — K — J — I — H d H (flashes) d (flashes) Description Battery fully charged. Battery partially discharged. Low battery. Charge battery or ready spare battery.
❚❚ Number of Exposures Remaining The camera has two memory card slots: one for XQD cards and the other for SD cards. When two cards are inserted, the role played by each is determined by the options selected for Primary slot selection and Secondary slot function; when Secondary slot function is set to the default value of Overflow (0 96), the card in the secondary slot will only be used when the card in the primary slot is full.
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography 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. At default settings, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus point. Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in the center focus point.
3 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder when the focus operation is complete. Viewfinder display I F H F H (flashes) Focus indicator Description Subject in focus. Focus point is between camera and subject. Focus point is behind subject. Camera unable to focus on subject in focus point using autofocus. See page 113. 4 Shoot.
A The Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography) The shutter speed and aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder 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 displays. Exposure meters on Exposure meters off The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be adjusted using Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 296).
Viewing Photographs 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 or flicking a finger left or right over the display (0 258). To view additional information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (0 261). To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
A Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 282), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting. A See Also See pages 256 and 257 for information on choosing a memory card slot.
❚❚ 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.
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 2 Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor. The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder. a button 3 Position the focus point. Position the focus point over your subject as described on page 48.
4 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The focus point will flash green and the shutter release will be disabled while 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).
5 Take the picture. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. The monitor will turn off. 6 Exit live view. Press the a button to exit live view. A Exposure Preview During live view, you can press J to preview the effects of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity on exposure. Exposure can be adjusted by ±5 EV (0 143), although only values between –3 and +3 EV are reflected in the preview display.
A Live View Zoom Preview Press the X button to magnify the view in the monitor up to a maximum of about 11×. 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 (M) to zoom out.
Autofocus To take pictures using autofocus, rotate the focusmode selector to AF. Focus-mode selector ❚❚ Choosing a Focus Mode The following autofocus modes are available in live view: Mode Description Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutterAF-S release button is pressed halfway. Full-time-servo AF: For moving subjects. Camera focuses AF-F continuously until shutter-release button is pressed. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area Mode The following AF-area modes can be selected in live view: Mode ! 5 6 & 48 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, up to a maximum of 35, 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 Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 114), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus. To magnify the view in the monitor for precise focus, press the X button (0 46).
Using the i Button The options listed below can be accessed by pressing the i 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 i-button menu. Press the i button again to exit to the shooting display. Option i button Description Choose an image area for live view photography Choose image area (0 88). Active D-Lighting Adjust Active D-Lighting (0 189).
Option Photo live view display WB Split-screen display zoom Description During live view photography, the white balance (hue) of the monitor can be set to a value different from that used for photographs (0 159). This can be effective if the lighting under which shots are framed is different from that used when the photographs are taken, as is sometimes the case when a flash or preset manual white balance is used.
❚❚ Split-Screen Display Zoom Selecting Split-screen display zoom in the live view photography i button menu splits the display into two boxes showing separate areas of the frame side-by-side at a high zoom ratio. The positions of the magnified areas are shown in the navigation window. Navigation window Use the X and W (M) buttons to zoom in and out, or use the L (Z/Q) button to select a box and press 4 or 2 to scroll the selected area left or right.
The Live View Display r t q y w e Item q Time remaining Photo live view w display white balance indicator Maximum e aperture indicator r Autofocus mode t AF-area mode y Focus point Description The amount of time remaining before live view ends automatically. Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less. Monitor hue (photo live view display white balance). Displayed when the Pv button is pressed to select maximum aperture. The current autofocus mode. The current AF-area mode. The current focus point.
The Information Display To hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the R button.
Touch Photography (Touch Shutter) Touch the monitor to focus and lift your finger to take the photograph. Tap the icon shown at right to choose the operation performed by tapping the monitor in shooting mode. Choose from the following options: Option Description Touch the monitor to position the focus point and focus (autofocus only; the touch shutter can not be used to focus when the (Touch shutter/AF: focus-mode selector is rotated to M to select W On) manual focus as described on page 114).
D Taking Pictures Using Tap Shooting Options Avoid moving the camera when releasing the shutter. Camera movement can result in blurred photographs. The shutter-release button can be used to focus and take pictures even when the W icon is displayed to show that touch shooting options are active. Use the shutter-release button to take photographs in continuous shooting mode (0 116) and during movie recording.
D Shooting in Live View To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with photographs or exposure, close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter (0 119). 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.
Movies Read this section for information on recording and viewing movies. Recording Movies 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, modified for the effects of exposure. The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder. a button D The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 66) indicates that movies can not be recorded.
3 Choose a focus mode (0 47). 4 Choose an AF-area mode (0 48). 5 Focus. Frame the opening shot and press the AF-ON button to focus. Note that the number of subjects that can be detected in face-priority AF drops during movie recording. AF-ON button A Focusing Focus can also be adjusted by pressing the shutter-release button halfway before beginning recording, or you can focus manually as described on page 49.
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 center of the subMovie-record button selector (0 141) or altered by up to ±3 EV using exposure compensation Recording indicator (0 143); spot metering is not available. In autofocus mode, the camera can be refocused by pressing the AF-ON button or by tapping your subject in the monitor.
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 (note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before the maximum length is reached). 8 Exit live view. Press the a button to exit live view.
A Exposure Mode The following exposure settings can be adjusted in movie mode: Aperture Shutter speed ISO sensitivity P, S — — — 1, 2 A ✔ — — 1, 2 M ✔ ✔ ✔ 2, 3 1 The upper limit for ISO sensitivity can be selected using the ISO sensitivity settings > Maximum sensitivity option in the movie shooting menu (0 289).
Indices If Index marking is assigned to a control using Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment, 0 303), you can press the selected control during recording to add indices that can be used to locate frames during editing and playback (0 81). Up to 20 indices can be added to each movie.
Using the i Button The options listed below can be accessed by pressing the i button in movie mode. 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 i-button menu. Press the i button again to exit to the shooting display. i button Option Description Choose image area Choose image area for movies (0 70). Frame size/frame rate Select a frame size and rate (0 68). Adjust Active D-Lighting (0 189).
Option Destination Monitor brightness Multi-selector power aperture Highlight display Description When two memory cards are inserted, you can choose the card to which movies are recorded (0 288). Press 1 or 3 to adjust monitor brightness (note that this affects live view only and has no effect on photographs or movies or on the brightness of the monitor for menus or playback; 0 50). Select Enable to enable power aperture. Press 1 to widen the aperture, 3 to narrow the aperture.
The Live View Display q y u i w e o r !1 !0 t Item Description Indicates that movies can not be q “No movie” indicator recorded. Volume of audio output to headphones. Displayed when third-party headphones w Headphone volume are connected. e Microphone sensitivity Microphone sensitivity. Sound level for audio recording. Displayed in red if level is too high; adjust r Sound level microphone sensitivity accordingly. The current frequency response.
D The Count-Down Display A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (0 53). Depending on shooting conditions, the timer may appear immediately when movie recording begins. Note that regardless of the amount of recording time available, live view will still end automatically when the timer expires. Wait for the internal circuits to cool before resuming movie recording. A Adjusting Settings During Movie Recording Headphone volume can not be adjusted during recording.
Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie Quality The Frame size/frame rate option in the movie shooting menu is used to choose the movie frame size (in pixels) and frame rate. You can also choose from two Movie quality options: high and normal. Together, these options determine the maximum bit rate, as shown in the following table.
The Information Display To hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the R button. Virtual horizon (0 305) Information on Histogram Information off Framing guides A HDMI If the camera is connected to an HDMI device, the view through the lens will appear both in the camera monitor and on the HDMI device.
The Movie Crop Movies have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 and are recorded using a crop that varies with the frame size and the option selected for Choose image area in the movie shooting menu (0 68, 288). 1920 × 1080 and 1280 × 720 (DX) 1920 × 1080 and 1280 × 720 (1.3×) 3840 × 2160 Movie crop sizes are given below: • At a frame size of 3840 × 2160, the movie crop is approximately 16.2 × 9.1 mm, regardless of the option selected for Choose image area. The apparent focal length is approximately 1.
Taking Photos in Movie Mode To take photos in movie mode (either in live view or during movie recording), select Take photos for Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment) > Shutter-release button (0 303). Photos with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 can then be taken at any time by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down. If movie recording is in progress, recording will end and the footage recorded to that point will be saved.
❚❚ Image Size The size of photos taken in movie mode varies with the movie frame size (0 68) and, in the case of photos taken at frame sizes of 1920 × 1080 and 1280 × 720, with the image area and the option selected for Image size > JPEG/TIFF in the photo shooting menu (0 94). Frame size 3840 × 2160 Image area Image size — DX 1920 × 1080 1280 × 720 1.
A Wireless Remote Controllers and Remote Cords If Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment) > Shutter-release button (0 303), the shutter-release buttons on optional wireless remote controllers and remote cords (0 335, 336) can be used to start live view and to start and end movie recording.
Time-Lapse Movies The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a silent time-lapse movie using the options currently selected for Choose image area, Frame size/frame rate, Movie quality, and Destination in the movie shooting menu (0 288). A Before Shooting Before shooting a time-lapse movie, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor (time-lapse movies are shot using the movie crop; use live view so that you can check the composition).
2 Adjust time-lapse movie 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. 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 enabled in the photo shooting menu). 3 Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. Shooting starts after about 3 s. The camera takes photographs at the selected interval for the selected shooting time.
A Calculating the Length of the Final Movie The total number of frames in the final movie can be calculated 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 68). A 48 frame movie recorded at 1920 × 1080; 24p, for example, will be about two seconds long. The maximum length for time-lapse movies is 20 minutes.
❚❚ Ending Shooting To end shooting before all the photos are taken, highlight Off in the time-lapse movie 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 shooting ended. Note that shooting will end and no movie will be recorded if the power source is removed or disconnected or the destination memory card is ejected.
A During Shooting During shooting, Q will flash and the time-lapse recording indicator will be displayed in the control panel. The time remaining (in hours and minutes) appears in the shutter-speed display immediately before each frame is recorded. At other times, the time remaining can be viewed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. Regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 296), the standby timer will not expire during shooting.
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 255). Tap the a icon in the monitor or press the center of the multi selector to start playback; your current position is indicated by the movie progress bar. 1 icon Length a icon Current position/total length Movie Volume Guide progress bar The following operations can be performed: To 80 Use Description Pause Pause playback. Play Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind/advance.
To Start slow-motion playback Use Description Press 3 while the movie is paused to start slow-motion playback. Rotate the main command dial to skip ahead or back 10 s. Skip 10 s Skip ahead/ back Adjust volume X/W (M) Trim movie i/J Exit Return to shooting mode 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. Press X to increase volume, W (M) to decrease. See page 82 for more information.
Editing Movies Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option 9 4 Description Create a copy from which unwanted footage Choose start/end point has been removed. Save selected frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. Trimming Movies To create trimmed copies of movies: 1 Display a movie full frame (0 255). 2 Pause the movie on the new opening frame.
3 Select Choose start/end point. Press i or J, then highlight Choose start/end point and press 2. 4 Select Start point. To create a copy that begins from the current frame, highlight Start point and press J. The frames before the current frame will be removed when you save the copy in Step 9. Start point 5 Confirm the new start point.
6 Choose the end point. Press L (Z/Q) to switch from the start point (w) to the end point (x) selection tool and then select the closing frame as described in Step 5. The frames after the selected frame will be removed when you save the copy in Step 9. L (Z/Q) button End point 7 Create the copy. Once the desired frame is displayed, press 1. 8 Preview the movie. To preview the copy, highlight Preview and press J (to interrupt the preview and return to the save options menu, press 1).
9 Save the copy. Highlight Save as new file and press J to save the copy to a new file. To replace the original movie file with the edited copy, highlight Overwrite existing file and press J. D 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.
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 80, pressing the center of the multi selector 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 i or J, then highlight Save selected frame and press 2. 3 Create a still copy. Press 1 to create a still copy of the current frame. 4 Save the copy.
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 (0 261). A The Retouch Menu Movies can also be edited using the Edit movie option in the retouch menu (0 314).
Image Recording Options Image Area Choose an image area from DX (24×16) and 1.3× (18×12). Option a DX (24×16) Z 1.3× (18×12) Description Pictures are recorded using a 23.5 × 15.7 mm image area (DX format). Pictures are recorded using an 18.0 × 12.0 mm image area, producing a telephoto effect without the need to change lenses. Viewfinder display Photo with DX image area (24×16) A Image Area The selected option is shown in the information display. 88 Photo with image area of 1.
The image area can be selected using the Choose image area option in the photo shooting menu or by pressing a control and rotating a command dial. ❚❚ The Choose Image Area Menu 1 Select Choose image area. Highlight Choose image area in the photo shooting menu and press 2. 2 Adjust settings. Choose an option and press J. The selected crop is displayed in the viewfinder. A The Viewfinder Display The viewfinder display for the 1.3× DX crop is shown at right.
❚❚ Camera Controls 1 Assign image area selection to a camera control. Use Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment, 0 301) to assign Choose image area to a control. 2 Use the selected control to choose an image area. The image area can be selected by pressing the selected control and rotating the main or sub-command dial until the desired crop is displayed in the viewfinder (0 88).
Image Quality The D500 supports the following image quality options. See page 389 for information on the number of pictures that can be stored at different image quality and size settings.
Image quality is set by pressing the T button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel. T button Main command dial Control panel A JPEG Compression Image quality options with a star (“★”) use compression intended to ensure maximum quality; the size of the files varies with the scene. Options without a star use a type of compression designed to produce smaller files; files tend to be roughly the same size regardless of the scene recorded.
❚❚ NEF (RAW) Compression To choose the type of compression for NEF (RAW) images, highlight NEF (RAW) recording > NEF (RAW) compression in the photo shooting menu and press 2. Option N O Description NEF images are compressed using a reversible Lossless algorithm, reducing file size by about 20–40% with compressed no effect on image quality. NEF images are compressed using a non-reversible Compressed algorithm, reducing file size by about 35–55% with almost no effect on image quality.
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 Choose image area, 0 88): Option Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) * Large 5568 × 3712 47.1 × 31.4/18.6 × 12.4 DX (24×16) Medium 4176 × 2784 35.4 × 23.6/13.9 × 9.3 Small 2784 × 1856 23.6 × 15.7/ 9.3 × 6.2 Large 4272 × 2848 36.2 × 24.1/14.2 × 9.5 1.3× (18×12) Medium 3200 × 2136 27.1 × 18.1/10.7 × 7.1 Small 2128 × 1424 18.0 × 12.1/ 7.1 × 4.
Image size for JPEG and TIFF images can be set by pressing the T button and rotating the sub-command dial until the desired option is displayed in the control panel. To choose the size of NEF (RAW) images, use the Image size > NEF (RAW) option in the photo shooting menu. T button Sub-command dial Control panel A The Image Size Menu Image size for JPEG and TIFF images can also be adjusted using the Image size > JPEG/ TIFF option in the photo shooting menu (0 284).
Using Two Memory Cards When two memory cards are inserted in the camera, you can choose one as the primary card using the Primary slot selection item in the photo shooting menu. Select XQD card slot to designate the card in the XQD card slot as the primary card, SD card slot to choose the SD card. The roles played by the primary and secondary cards can be chosen using the Secondary slot function option in the photo shooting menu.
Focus This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be adjusted automatically (see below) or manually (0 114). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 108) or use focus lock to focus and recompose photographs after focusing (0 111). Autofocus To use autofocus, rotate the focus-mode selector to AF.
A Cross Sensors The availability of cross-sensor focus points varies with the lens used. Lens AF-S lenses other than those listed below with maximum apertures of f/4 or faster 1 Cross sensors (cross-sensor focus points highlighted in gray 2, 3) 99 cross sensors • AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12–24mm f/4G IF-ED • AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.
A AF-S/AF-I Teleconverters and Available Focus Points When an AF-S or AF-I teleconverter is attached, the focus points shown in the illustrations can be used for autofocus and electronic rangefinding (note that at maximum combined apertures slower than f/5.6, the camera may not be able to focus on dark or low-contrast subjects). Teleconverter Max.
Teleconverter Max. lens Available focus points (cross-sensor aperture 1 focus points highlighted in gray 2) TC-20E, TC-20E II, TC-20E III f/4 TC-14E, TC-14E II, TC-14E III f/5.6 15 focus points (9 selectable) with 5 cross sensors 1 At maximum zoom, in the case of zoom lenses. 2 Other focus points use line sensors, which detect horizontal lines, but note that if there are only 5 cross sensors, only those shown by ■ detect vertical lines.
Autofocus Mode Choose from the following autofocus modes: Mode AF-S AF-C Description Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. At default settings, shutter can only be released when in-focus indicator (I) is displayed (focus priority; 0 292). Continuous-servo AF: For moving subjects.
A See Also For information on using focus priority in continuous-servo AF, see Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, 0 292). For information on using release priority in single-servo AF, see Custom Setting a2 (AF-S priority selection, 0 292). For information on preventing the camera from focusing when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, see Custom Setting a8 (AF activation, 0 293).
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. • Single-point AF: Select the focus point as described on page 108; 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 108. In AF-C focus mode, 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 108. In AF-C focus mode, 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 sub-command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder and control panel. Control panel AF-mode button 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 Viewfinder focus-point display Single-point AF 25-point dynamic-area AF * 72-point dynamic-area AF * 153-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 AF-S/AF-I Teleconverters If 3D-tracking or auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode when an AF-S/AF-I teleconverter is used, single-point AF will automatically be selected at combined apertures slower than f/5.6. A Manual Focus Single-point AF is automatically selected when manual focus is used. A See Also For information on how autofocus adjusts to changes in the distance to the subject, see Custom Setting a3 (Focus tracking with lock-on, 0 292).
Focus Point Selection The camera focuses using 153 focus points, of which 55 shown at right can be selected manually, allowing photographs to be composed with the main subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame (when 1.3× (18×12) is selected for Choose image area, the camera focuses using 117 focus points, of which 45 can be selected manually; 0 89). 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).
The focus selector lock can be rotated to the locked (L) position following selection to prevent the selected focus point from changing when the multi selector is pressed. A The Sub-selector The sub-selector can be used in place of the multi selector to select the focus point. Focus and exposure lock while the center of the sub-selector is pressed (0 111, 141). Use the sub-selector as shown at right; Sub-selector pressing the sides may not have the desired effect.
A See Also For information on choosing the number of focus points that can be selected using the multi selector, see Custom Setting a6 (Number of focus points, 0 293). For information on choosing separate focus points and/or AF-area modes for vertical and horizontal orientations, see Custom Setting a7 (Store by orientation, 0 293). For information on setting focus-point selection to “wrap around,” see Custom Setting a11 (Focus point wrap-around, 0 294).
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 (0 113), 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 (0 103). 1 Focus.
AF-S focus mode: Focus locks automatically when the in-focus indicator (I) appears, and remains locked until you remove your finger from the shutter-release button. Focus can also be locked by pressing the center of the sub-selector as described on the previous page. 3 Recompose the photograph and shoot.
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 (●) may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus. In these cases, use manual focus (0 114) or use focus lock (0 111) 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 (0 113). • 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. Choose from 55 focus points, or from 45 points if 1.3× (18×12) is selected for Choose image area (0 89). 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.
Release Mode Choosing a Release Mode To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial so that the pointer aligns with the desired setting. Pointer Mode S CL CH Q QC 116 Description Single frame: The camera takes one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed. Continuous low speed: While shutter-release button is held down, camera records 1–9 frames per second.
Mode Description E Self-timer: Take pictures with the self-timer (0 119). Mirror up: Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in telephoto or close-up photography or in other situations in MUP which the slightest camera movement can result in blurred photographs (0 121).
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. Note, however, that frame rate will drop when the buffer is full (tAA). The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is shown in the exposurecount displays in the viewfinder and control panel while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Self-Timer Mode The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for selfportraits. 1 Select self-timer mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to E. 2 Frame the photograph and focus. In single-servo AF (0 101), photographs can only be taken if the in-focus (I) indicator appears in the viewfinder.
3 Start the timer. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer. The selftimer lamp will start to flash. Two seconds before the photograph is taken, the selftimer lamp will stop flashing. The shutter will be released about ten seconds after the timer starts. To turn the self-timer off before a photograph is taken, turn the release mode dial to another setting.
Mirror up Mode Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. To use mirror-up mode, press the release mode dial lock release and rotate the release mode dial to MUP (mirror up). After pressing the shutterrelease button halfway to set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to raise the mirror.
D Mirror Up While the mirror is raised, photos can not be framed in the viewfinder and autofocus and metering will not be performed. A Mirror up Mode A picture will be taken automatically if no operations are performed for about 30 s after the mirror is raised. A Preventing Blur To prevent blurring caused by camera movement, press the shutterrelease button smoothly. Use of a tripod is recommended.
ISO Sensitivity Manual Adjustment The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. Choose from settings that range from ISO 100 and ISO 51200 in steps equivalent to 1/3 EV. Settings of from about 0.3 to 1 EV below ISO 100 and 0.3 to 5 EV above ISO 51200 are also available for special situations. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures.
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 5. A Hi 0.3–Hi 5 The settings Hi 0.3 through Hi 5 correspond to ISO sensitivities 0.3– 5 EV over ISO 51200 (ISO 64000–1640000 equivalent). A Lo 0.3–Lo 1 The settings Lo 0.
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control 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. 2 Select On.
3 Adjust settings. The maximum value for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using Maximum sensitivity (the minimum value for auto ISO sensitivity is automatically set to ISO 100; 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 Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available: Option L M N t 128 Description Matrix: Produces natural results in most situations. Camera meters wide area of the frame and sets exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G, E, or D lenses (0 322), distance information (3D color matrix metering III; with other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering III, which does not include 3D distance information).
To choose a metering option, press the Y button and rotate the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder and control panel. Control panel Y button 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 (0 251) allows the camera to use color matrix metering when matrix is selected and improves the accuracy of center-weighted and spot metering.
Exposure Mode To determine how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure, press the I button and rotate the main command dial until the desired option appears in the control panel. I button Mode e f g h 130 Main command dial Control panel Description Programmed auto (0 132): 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.
A Lens Types When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring (0 325), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Type G and E lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring. When using non-CPU lenses (0 250), select exposure mode A (aperture-priority auto) or M (manual). In other modes, exposure mode A is automatically selected when a non-CPU lens is attached (0 325). The exposure mode indicator (P or S) will flash in the control panel and A will be displayed in the viewfinder.
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 exposure 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”). All combinations produce the same exposure.
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 “p” or to values between 30 s and 1 /8000 s. Shutter speed can be locked at the selected setting (0 140).
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. Aperture can be locked at the selected setting (0 140). Sub-command dial A Non-CPU Lenses (0 323, 325) Use the lens aperture ring to adjust aperture.
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 “p” or to values between 30 s and 1/8000 s, or the shutter can be held open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (A or %, 0 137). 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 Exposure Indicators 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 shutterrelease button is held down. To prevent blur, use a tripod or an optional wireless remote controller (0 335) or remote cord (0 336). • Time (%): Start the exposure by using the shutter-release button on the camera or on an optional remote cord, or wireless remote controller.
2 Select exposure mode M. Press the I button and rotate the main command dial until M is displayed in the control panel. I button Main command dial Control panel 3 Choose a shutter speed. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb (A) or Time (%). The exposure indicators do not appear when Bulb (A) or Time (%) is selected. Bulb Time 4 Open the shutter.
5 Close the shutter. Bulb: Take your finger off the shutter-release button. Time: Press the shutter-release button all the way down.
Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock Shutter speed lock is available in shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes, aperture lock in aperture-priority auto and manual exposure modes. Shutter speed and aperture lock are not available in programmed auto exposure mode. 1 Assign shutter speed and aperture lock to a camera control. Assign Shutter spd & aperture lock to a control using Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment, 0 301). 2 Lock shutter speed and/or aperture.
Autoexposure (AE) Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using center-weighted metering and spot metering (0 128) 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 center of the sub-selector to lock exposure (if you are using autofocus, confirm that the I in-focus indicator appears in the viewfinder).
A Metered Area In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered at the selected focus point (0 128). In center-weighted metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in an 8-mm circle in the center of the viewfinder.
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 128). 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.
±0 EV (E button pressed) –0.3 EV +2.0 EV At values other than ±0.0, the 0 at the center of the exposure indicators will flash (exposure modes P, S, and A only) and a E icon will be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel 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 ±0.0.
A See Also For information on choosing the size of the increments available for exposure compensation, see Custom Setting b3 (Exp./flash comp. step value, 0 294). For information on making adjustments to exposure compensation without pressing the E button, see Custom Setting b4 (Easy exposure compensation, 0 295). For information on automatically varying exposure, flash level, white balance, or Active D-Lighting, see page 147.
Bracketing Bracketing automatically varies exposure, flash level, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value. Choose in situations in which getting the right settings is difficult and there is not time to check results and adjust settings with each shot, or to experiment with different settings for the same subject.
❚❚ Exposure and Flash Bracketing To vary exposure and/or flash level over a series of photographs: Exposure modified by: 0 EV Exposure modified by: –1 EV Exposure modified by: +1 EV 1 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in the control panel.
2 Select an exposure increment. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment. Exposure increment BKT button Sub-command dial Control panel 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. Control panel display No. of shots Bracketing order (EVs) 0 0 3 0/+0.3/+0.7 3 0/–0.7/–0.3 2 0/+0.3 2 0/–0.3 3 0/–0.3/+0.3 5 0/–0.7/–0.3/+0.3/+0.
3 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). While bracketing is in effect, a bracketing progress indicator will be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel. A segment will disappear from the indicator after each shot. No. shots: 3; increment: 0.
A Exposure and Flash Bracketing In continuous low speed, continuous high speed, and quiet continuous modes, shooting will pause after the number of shots specified in the bracketing program have been taken. Shooting will resume the next time the shutter-release button is pressed.
❚❚ White Balance Bracketing The camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each with a different white balance. 1 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in the control panel.
2 Select a white balance increment. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. Each increment is roughly equivalent to 5 mired. White balance increment BKT button Sub-command dial Control panel Choose from increments of 1 (5 mired), 2 (10 mired), or 3 (15 mired). Higher B values correspond to increased amounts of blue, higher A values to increased amounts of amber (0 163). The bracketing programs with an increment of 1 are listed below.
3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Each shot will be processed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each copy will have a different white balance. Modifications to white balance are added to the white balance adjustment made with white balance fine-tuning.
❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (r) and W is no longer displayed. 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 (0 230), 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. 1 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in the control panel. Number of shots BKT button Main command dial Control panel ADL bracketing indicator At settings other than zero, a d icon and an ADL bracketing indicator appear in the control panel and BKT will be displayed in the viewfinder.
2 Select Active D-Lighting. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose Active D-Lighting. BKT button Sub-command dial Active D-Lighting is shown in the control panel.
3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. While bracketing is in effect, a bracketing progress indicator will be displayed in the control panel. A segment will disappear from the indicator after each shot. No.
❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (r) and d is no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a two-button reset (0 230), although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
White Balance White Balance Options White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended with most light sources. If the desired results can not be achieved with auto white balance, choose an option from the list below or use preset white balance. Option v Auto Keep white (reduce warm colors) Normal Keep warm lighting colors J Incandescent Color temp. * Description 3500– 8000 K White balance is adjusted automatically.
Option Color temp. * Description Use with subjects lit by direct 5200 K H Direct sunlight sunlight. 5400 K Use with optional flash units. N Flash Use in daylight under overcast 6000 K G Cloudy skies. Use in daylight with subjects in 8000 K M Shade the shade. 2500– Choose color temperature from K Choose color temp. 10,000 K list of values (0 166). Use subject, light source, or — existing photograph as reference L Preset manual for white balance (0 169).
A The Photo Shooting Menu White balance can also be adjusted using the White balance option in the photo or movie shooting menu (0 285, 289), which also can be used to fine-tune white balance (0 163) or manage white-balance presets (0 169). The Auto option in the White balance menu offers a choice of Keep white (reduce warm colors), Normal, and Keep warm lighting colors.
A Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions. Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source, defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wavelengths. While light sources with a color temperature in the neighborhood of 5000–5500 K appear white, light sources with a lower color temperature, such as incandescent light bulbs, appear slightly yellow or red.
Fine-Tuning White Balance At settings other than K (Choose color temp.), white balance can be “fine-tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an image. ❚❚ The White Balance Menu To fine-tune white balance from the photo shooting menu, 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 photo shooting menu. If white balance has been fine-tuned, an asterisk (“U”) will be displayed in the control panel. ❚❚ The U Button At settings other than K (Choose color temp.) and L (Preset manual), the U button can be used to fine-tune white balance on the amber (A)–blue (B) axis (0 163; to fine-tune white balance when L is selected, use the photo shooting menu as described on page 179).
A The Information Display During viewfinder photography, you can press the U button to adjust white balance settings in the information display. Rotate the main command dial to choose the white balance mode and rotate the sub-command dial to choose the color temperature (mode K, “choose color temperature”) or white balance preset (preset manual mode), or use the multi-selector to finetune white balance on the amber (A)–blue (B) and green (G)–magenta (M) axes (other white balance modes).
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 photo shooting menu. If a value other than 0 is selected for the green (G)–magenta (M) axis, an asterisk (“U”) will be displayed in the control panel.
❚❚ The U Button When K (Choose color temp.) is selected, the U button can be used to select the color temperature, although only for the amber (A)–blue (B) axis. Press the U button and rotate the subcommand dial until the desired value is displayed in the control panel (adjustments are made in mireds; 0 165). To enter a color temperature directly, press the 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 white balance in presets d-1 through d-6. Two methods are available for setting preset white balance: Method Description Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in final photograph and white balance is measured by camera (0 170).
Viewfinder Photography 1 Light a reference object. Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. In studio settings, a standard gray panel can be used as a reference object. Note that exposure is automatically increased by 1 EV when measuring white balance; in exposure mode M, adjust exposure so that the exposure indicator shows ±0 (0 136). 2 Set white balance to L (Preset manual).
3 Select a preset. Press the U button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed in the control panel. U button Sub-command dial Control panel 4 Select direct measurement mode. Release the U button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in the control panel starts to flash. A flashing D will also appear in the viewfinder. Control panel Viewfinder 5 Measure white balance.
6 Check the results. If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, C will flash in the control panel, while the viewfinder will show a flashing a. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. Control panel Viewfinder If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance. A flashing b a will appear in the control panel and viewfinder. Press the shutter-release button halfway to return to Step 5 and measure white balance again.
A Selecting a Preset Selecting Preset manual for the White balance option in the photo shooting menu displays the dialog shown at right; highlight a preset and press J. If no value currently exists for the selected preset, white balance will be set to 5200 K, the same as Direct sunlight.
Live View (Spot White Balance) During live view (0 43, 58), 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. 2 Set white balance to L (Preset manual). Press the U button and rotate the main command dial until L is displayed in the monitor.
3 Select a preset. Press the U button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed in the monitor. U button Sub-command dial Monitor 4 Select direct measurement mode. Release the 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 the center of the multi selector 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 (0 296). 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.
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 the photo shooting menu, then highlight Preset manual and press 2. 2 Select a destination. Highlight the destination preset (d-1 to d-6) and press the center of the multi selector. 3 Choose Select image. Highlight Select image and press 2.
4 Highlight a source image. Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold the X button. To view images in other locations, press W (M) and select the desired card and folder (0 256). 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 (0 306), the comment will be copied to the comment for the selected preset.
A Choosing a White Balance Preset Highlight the current white balance preset (d-1– d-6) and press 2 to select another preset. A Fine-Tuning Preset White Balance The selected preset can be fine-tuned by selecting Fine-tune and adjusting white balance as described on page 163. 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 186.
Image Enhancement Picture Controls Selecting a Picture Control Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene. Option Q Standard R Neutral S Vivid T Monochrome o Portrait p Landscape q Flat 180 Description Standard processing for balanced results. Recommended for most situations. Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for photographs that will later be processed or retouched. Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect.
1 Press L (Z/Q). A list of Picture Controls will be displayed. L (Z/Q) button 2 Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired 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 photo or movie shooting menu (0 185). Custom Picture Controls can be saved to a memory card for sharing among other cameras of the same model and compatible software.
Modifying Picture Controls Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0 185) 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 (0 180) 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 Quick adjust adjustments). Not available with Neutral, Monochrome, Flat, or custom Picture Controls (0 185). 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 button to switch back and forth between manual and auto (A) settings for sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation. A Previous Settings The j indicator under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting.
Creating Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. 1 Select Manage Picture Control. Highlight Manage Picture Control in the photo shooting menu and press 2. 2 Select Save/edit. Highlight Save/edit and press 2. 3 Select a Picture Control. Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2, or press J to proceed to Step 5 to save a copy of the highlighted Picture Control without further modification.
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. Name area The text-entry dialog shown at right will be displayed. By default, new Picture Controls are named by adding a two-digit number (assigned automatically) to the name of the existing Picture Control; to use the default name, proceed to Step 7.
7 Save changes and exit. Press J to save changes and exit. The new Picture Control will appear in the Picture Control list. A Manage Picture Control > Rename Custom Picture Controls can be renamed at any time using the Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu. A Manage Picture Control > Delete The Delete option in the Manage Picture Control menu can be used to delete selected custom Picture Controls when they are no longer needed.
A Sharing Custom Picture Controls The Load/save item in the Manage Picture Control menu offers the options listed below. Use these options to copy custom Picture Controls to and from memory cards (if two memory cards are inserted, the card in the primary slot will be used; 0 96). Once copied to memory cards, Picture Controls can be used with other cameras or compatible software.
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day. It is most effective when used with matrix metering (0 128).
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 exposure mode M, however, Y Auto is equivalent to Q Normal).
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 (0 128; with spot or center-weighted metering and a non-CPU lens, an exposure differential of Auto is equivalent to about 2 EV). 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 0 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.
3 Choose the exposure differential. To choose the difference in exposure between the two shots, highlight Exposure differential and press 2. The options shown at right will be displayed. Highlight an option and press J. Choose higher values for high-contrast subjects, but note that choosing a value higher than required may not produce the desired results; if Auto is selected, the camera will automatically adjust exposure to suit the scene. 4 Choose the amount of smoothing.
5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. “l y” will flash in the control panel and l u in the Control panel viewfinder while the images are combined; no photographs can be taken until recording is complete. Viewfinder Regardless of the option currently selected for release mode, only one photograph will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
A The BKT Button If HDR (high dynamic range) is selected for Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment) > BKT button + y (0 301), you can select the HDR mode by pressing the BKT button and rotating the main command dial and the exposure differential by pressing the BKT button and rotating the sub-command dial. The mode and exposure differential are shown in the control panel: the icons representing the mode are a for Off, B for On (single photo), and b for On (series).
Flash Photography To take photos with a flash, attach an optional flash unit (0 328) to the camera accessory shoe. You can also use one or more remote flash units for off-camera flash photography. For information on using flash units, see the documentation provided with the device. Using a Flash Follow the steps below to mount an optional flash unit on the camera and take photographs using the flash. 1 Mount the unit on the accessory shoe. See the manual provided with the unit for details.
4 Adjust shutter speed and aperture. 5 Take pictures. D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon flash units. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash. Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section, contact a Nikonauthorized service representative for more information.
A i-TTL Flash Control When a CLS-compatible flash unit is set to TTL, the camera automatically selects one of the following types of flash control: • i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR: Flash unit emits series of nearly invisible preflashes (monitor preflashes) immediately before main flash.
On-Camera Flash Photography When an SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300 is mounted on the camera, the flash control mode, flash level, and other flash settings can be adjusted using the Flash control > Flash control mode item in the photo shooting menu (in the case of the SB-5000, these settings can also be adjusted using the controls on the flash unit). The options available vary with the flash used (0 328), while the options displayed under Flash control mode vary with the mode selected.
• Manual: Choose the flash level manually. • Repeating flash: The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a multiple-exposure effect. Choose the flash level (Output), the number of times the units fire (Times), and the number of times the flash fires per second (Frequency, measured in Hertz). Note that the number of times the units fire in total may vary depending on the options selected for Output and Frequency; see the documentation provided with the flash unit for details.
Flash Modes The camera supports the following flash modes: Flash mode Description This mode is recommended for most situations. In programmed auto and aperture-priority auto modes, shutter speed will automatically be set to values Front-curtain between 1/250 and 1/60 s (1/8000 to 1/60 s with Auto FP Highsync Speed Sync; 0 299). If flash unit supports red-eye reduction, choose this mode to reduce “red-eye” effect sometimes caused by flash.
❚❚ Choosing a Flash Mode To choose the flash mode, press the W (M) button and rotate the main command dial until the desired flash mode is selected in the control panel: W (M) button Main command dial Front-curtain sync Red-eye reduction 1 Red-eye reduction with slow sync 1, 2 Flash off Rear-curtain sync 4 Slow sync 3 1 Y icon flashes if flash unit does not support red-eye reduction. 2 Red-eye reduction with slow sync is available only in exposure modes P and A.
Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output by from –3 EV to +1 EV 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. In general, choose positive values to make the main subject brighter, negative values to make it darker.
A Optional Flash Units In i-TTL and auto aperture (qA) flash control modes, the flash compensation selected with the optional flash unit or the Flash control option in the photo shooting menu is added to the flash compensation selected with the W (M) button and command dial. A See Also For information on choosing the size of the increments available for flash compensation, see Custom Setting b3 (Exp./flash comp. step value, 0 294).
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. FV lock is available with CLS compatible flash units only (0 328, 330). To use FV lock: 1 Assign FV lock to a camera control.
5 Lock flash level. After confirming that the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed in the viewfinder, press the control 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 icon (e) will appear in the viewfinder. 6 Recompose the photograph. 7 Take the photograph. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. If desired, additional pictures can be taken without releasing FV lock.
A Metering The metering areas for FV lock are as follows: Flash unit Stand-alone flash unit Used with other flash units (Advanced Wireless Lighting) Flash mode i-TTL qA i-TTL qA A (master flash) Metered area 6-mm circle in center of frame Area metered by flash exposure meter Entire frame Area metered by flash exposure meter 207
Remote Flash Photography Use remotely controlled flash units for off-camera lighting (Advanced Wireless Lighting, or AWL; 0 328). The camera supports two types of remote flash control: optical AWL, in which the master flash controls the remote flash units using optical signals (low-intensity flash pulses), and radio AWL, in which the remote flash units are controlled by means of radio signals emitted by a WR-R10 mounted on the camera.
Setup This section details the steps involved in setting up a WR-R10 or a master flash mounted on the camera accessory shoe (C) and remote flash units (f ) for wireless flash photography. More information on using optional flash units can be found in the documentation provided with the devices. ❚❚ Optical AWL The following instructions assume that the master flash is an SB-5000 or SB-500.
❚❚ Radio AWL Radio AWL is available with compatible remote flash units when a WR-R10 is attached to the camera. 1 C: Connect the WR-R10. For more information, see the documentation provided with the WR-R10. 2 C: Enable radio AWL. In the photo shooting menu, select Radio AWL for Flash control > Wireless flash options. 3 C: Set the WR-R10 to the desired channel. Set the WR-R10 channel selector to the desired channel. A Radio AWL A WR-A10 adapter is required when using the WR-R10.
4 C: Choose a link mode. Select Wireless remote (WR) options > Link mode in the setup menu (0 307) and choose from the following options: • Pairing: Pair the flash unit with the WR-R10. • PIN: Connect the camera and flash unit using a four-digit PIN. 5 f: Establish a wireless connection.
A Reconnecting As long as the channel, link mode, and other settings remain the same, the camera will automatically connect to previously paired flash units when you select remote mode and Steps 3–5 can be omitted. The flash unit LINK lamp lights green when a connection is established.
❚❚ Optical/Radio AWL For remote flash lighting that incorporates both optically- and radio-controlled flash units, select Optical/radio AWL for Flash control > Wireless flash options in the photo shooting menu and set up the radio-controlled units as described under “Radio AWL”(0 210). Place optically-controlled units in group A, B, or C and radio-controlled units in group D, E, or F. You can now take photos as described on page 214.
Taking Photos The Flash control > Remote flash control item in the photo shooting menu offers three options for remote flash photography: Group flash, Quick wireless control, and Remote repeating. ❚❚ Group Flash Select this option to adjust settings separately for each group. 1 C: Select Group flash options. Highlight Group flash options in the flash control display and press 2. 2 C: Choose the flash control mode.
If Optical AWL or Optical/radio AWL is selected for Flash control > Wireless flash options in the photo shooting menu (0 284), choose a channel for the master flash. If the remote flash units include an SB-500, you must choose channel 3, but otherwise you can choose any channel between 1 and 4. 3 f: Set the channel (optical AWL only). Set the remote flash units to the channel selected in Step 2. 4 f: Group the remote flash units.
5 C/f: Compose the shot. Compose the shot and arrange the flash units. See the documentation provided with the flash units for more information. After arranging the units, take a test shot to confirm that all flash units are functioning. You can also testfire radio-controlled flash units by pressing the i button in the flash info display (0 222) and selecting M Test flash. 6 C/f: Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot.
2 C: Adjust flash settings. Choose the balance between groups A and B. Adjust flash compensation for groups A and B. Choose a flash control mode and flash level for the units in group C: • M: Choose the flash level manually. • – –: The units in group C do not fire. If Optical AWL is selected for Flash control > Wireless flash options in the photo shooting menu (0 284), choose a channel for the master flash.
4 f: Group the remote flash units. Choose a group (A, B, or C). Optical AWL Although there is no limit on the number of remote flash units that may be used, the practical maximum is three per group. With more than this number, the light emitted by the remote flash units will interfere with performance. Radio AWL The master flash can control up to 18 flash units in any combination. 5 C/f: Compose the shot. Compose the shot and arrange the flash units.
❚❚ Remote Repeating When this option is selected, the flash units fire repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a multiple-exposure effect. 1 C: Select Remote repeating options. Highlight Remote repeating options in the flash control display menu and press 2. 2 C: Adjust flash settings. Choose the flash level (Output), the maximum number of times the flash units fire (Times), and the number of times the flash units fire per second (Frequency). Enable or disable selected groups.
3 f: Set the channel (optical AWL only). Set the remote flash units to the channel selected in Step 2. 4 f: Group the remote flash units. Optical AWL Choose a group (A, B, or C) for each remote flash unit. Although there is no limit on the number of remote flash units that may be used, the practical maximum is three per group. With more than this number, the light emitted by the remote flash units will interfere with performance. Radio AWL Choose a group (A–F) for each of the remote flash units.
A Optical AWL Position the sensor windows on the remote flash units to pick up the light from the master flash (particular care is required if the camera is not mounted on a tripod). Be sure that direct light or strong reflections from the remote flash units do not enter the camera lens (in TTL mode) or the photocells on the remote flash units (qA mode), as this may interfere with exposure.
Viewing Flash Info The camera can display flash info for SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, and SB-300 flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe and for remote flash units controlled via radio AWL using a WR-R10. To view flash info, press the R button in the information display (0 226). The information displayed varies with the flash control mode. ❚❚ TTL 123 4 5 6 7 1 Flash-ready indicator.................
❚❚ Distance-Priority Manual 1 2 3 1 Flash control mode .................... 199 FP indicator .................................. 299 2 Flash compensation (distancepriority manual)................ 199, 203 3 Distance ........................................ 199 ❚❚ Manual 1 2 1 Flash control mode ........... 199, 200 FP indicator .................................. 299 2 Flash level..................................... 200 ❚❚ Repeating Flash 1 2 3 1 Flash control mode ...........
❚❚ Group Flash 1 2 3 5 6 4 Flash-ready indicator 1 ............... 196 Remote flash control ................. 214 Remote flash control mode 2 ... 208 Group flash control mode 2, 3 .... 214 Group flash mode....................... 214 Flash level/ flash compensation ......... 203, 214 5 Channel 2 ..................... 210, 211, 215 6 Link mode..................................... 211 1 2 3 4 ❚❚ Quick Wireless Control 1 3 4 5 6 224 2 7 8 Flash-ready indicator 1 ...............
❚❚ Remote Repeating 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Flash-ready indicator 1 ............... 196 2 Remote flash control ........ 214, 219 Flash level (output) .................... 219 3 Remote flash control mode 2 ... 208 4 Number emitted (times)........... 219 Frequency .................................... 219 5 Group status (enabled/disabled) ................... 219 6 Channel 2..................... 210, 211, 220 7 Link mode ....................................
Other Shooting Options The R Button Pressing the R button during viewfinder photography displays shooting information in the monitor including shutter speed, aperture, number of exposures remaining, and AF-area mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 12 17 14 1 Bluetooth connection indicator ....................................................... 308 Airplane mode ............................ 307 2 Wi-Fi connection indicator....... 308 Eye-Fi connection indicator ..... 308 3 Satellite signal indicator ...
18 19 20 27 28 29 30 31 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Flash sync indicator.................... 299 Shutter-speed lock icon............ 140 Shutter speed ..................... 133, 135 Aperture stop indicator.... 134, 325 Aperture (f-number)......... 134, 135 Aperture (number of stops)............. 134, 325 Exposure indicator ..................... 136 Exposure compensation display.......................................... 143 Bracketing progress indicator: Exposure and flash bracketing......................
36 32 33 34 35 37 38 42 41 40 39 32 Exposure compensation 38 “k” (appears when memory indicator.......................................143 remains for over 1000 exposures)..................................... 36 Exposure compensation value ...143 33 Flash compensation indicator 39 Number of exposures .......................................................203 remaining ............................ 36, 389 Flash compensation value........203 Manual lens number.................. 252 34 FV lock indicator..
The i button To access the options below, press the i button during viewfinder photography. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the T and E buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). The control panel turns off briefly while settings are reset.
❚❚ Settings Accessible from the Photo Shooting Menu 1 Option Default Extended photo menu banks Off Image quality JPEG normal Image size JPEG/TIFF Large NEF (RAW) Large ISO sensitivity settings ISO sensitivity 100 Auto ISO sensitivity control Off White balance Auto > Keep white (reduce warm colors) Fine-tuning A-B: 0, G-M: 0 Picture Control settings 2 Unmodified Multiple exposure Off 3 HDR (high dynamic range) Off 4 Interval timer shooting Off 5 Flicker reduction Flicker reduction setting Disable Flicker red
❚❚ Settings Accessible from the Movie Shooting Menu Option ISO sensitivity settings ISO sensitivity (mode M) Auto ISO control (mode M) Maximum sensitivity White balance Active D-Lighting Electronic VR Default 100 Off 51200 Same as photo settings Off Off ❚❚ Other Settings Option Focus point 1 Preset focus point Exposure mode Flexible program Exposure compensation AE lock hold Shutter speed lock Aperture lock Autofocus mode AF-area mode Viewfinder Live view Photo live view display WB Multi-selector power ap
Option Default Headphone volume 15 Metering Matrix metering Bracketing Off 2 Flash mode Front-curtain sync Flash compensation Off FV lock Off Exposure delay mode Off 3 1 Focus point not displayed if auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode. 2 Number of shots is reset to zero. Bracketing increment is reset to 1EV (exposure/flash bracketing) or 1 (white balance bracketing). Y Auto is selected for the second shot of two-shot ADL bracketing programs.
Flicker Reduction The camera offers two Flicker reduction options for reducing the effects of flicker due to fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting. The first is located in the photo shooting menu and is used to reduce flicker in photos taken during viewfinder photography, while the second is in the movie shooting menu and is used to reduce flicker in live view and movie mode.
A Flicker Reduction in the Photo Shooting Menu Take a test shot and view the results before taking additional photographs. Flicker reduction can detect flicker at 100 and 120 Hz (associated respectively with AC power supplies of 50 and 60 Hz). Flicker may not be detected or the desired results may not be achieved with dark backgrounds, bright light sources, or decorative lighting displays and other non-standard lighting.
Multiple Exposure Follow the steps below to record a series of two to ten exposures in a single photograph. ❚❚ Creating a Multiple Exposure Multiple exposures can not be recorded in live view. Exit live view before proceeding. A Extended Recording Times If the monitor turns off during playback or menu operations and no operations are performed for about 30 s, shooting will end and a multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been recorded to that point.
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 0 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. A The BKT Button If Multiple exposure is selected for Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment) > BKT button + y (0 301), you can select the multiple exposure mode by pressing the BKT button and rotating the main command dial and the number of shots by pressing the BKT button and rotating the sub-command dial.
4 Choose the overlay mode. Highlight Overlay mode and press 2. The following options will be displayed. Highlight an option and press J. • Add: The exposures are overlaid without modification; gain is not adjusted. • Average: Before the exposures are overlaid, the gain for each is divided by the total number of exposures taken (gain for each exposure is set to 1/2 for 2 exposures, 1/3 for 3 exposures, etc). • Lighten: The camera compares the pixels in each exposure and uses only the brightest.
5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. In continuous release modes (0 116), 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.
❚❚ Ending Multiple Exposures To end 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 Average is selected for Overlay mode, gain will be adjusted to reflect the number of exposures actually recorded.
A Interval Timer Photography If interval timer photography is activated before the first exposure is taken, the camera will record exposures at the selected interval until the number of exposures specified in the multiple exposure menu have been taken (the number of shots listed in the interval timer shooting menu is ignored).
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) when using the interval timer. Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. Once settings have been adjusted to your satisfaction, close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter to prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with photographs and exposure (0 119).
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 d1 (CL mode shooting speed; 0 297). • 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 Q icon will flash in the control panel.
❚❚ 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 (note that the camera focuses again before each shot). Shooting will resume with the next interval.
A Interval Timer Photography Choose an interval longer than the time needed to take the selected number of shots and, if you are using a flash, the time needed for the flash to charge. If the interval is too short, the number of photos taken may be less than the total listed in Step 2 (the number of intervals multiplied by the number of shots per interval) or the flash may fire at less than the power needed for full exposure.
Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU lenses can be used in exposure 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.
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 Select a lens number. Highlight Lens number and press 4 or 2 to choose a lens number. 3 Enter the focal length and aperture. Highlight Focal length (mm) or Maximum aperture and press 4 or 2 to edit the highlighted item. 4 Save settings and exit. Press J. The specified focal length and aperture will be stored under the chosen lens number.
To recall lens data when using a non-CPU lens: 1 Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control. Assign Choose non-CPU lens number to a control using Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment, 0 301). 2 Use the selected control to choose a lens number. Press the selected control and rotate the main or subcommand dial until the desired lens number is displayed in the control panel.
Location Data A GPS unit can be connected to the ten-pin remote terminal, allowing the current latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), and heading to be recorded with each photograph taken. The camera can be used with optional GP-1 and GP-1A GPS units (see below; note that these units do not provide the compass heading), or with compatible third-party units connected via an optional MC-35 GPS adapter cord (0 336).
❚❚ Setup Menu Options The Location data item in the setup menu contains the options listed below. • Position: The current latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), and heading (if supported) as reported by the source device. • External GPS device options > Standby timer: Choose whether or not the standby timer is enabled when a GPS unit is attached. Option Enable Disable Description Standby timer enabled.
More About Playback Viewing Images W W W X X X Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback Full-Frame Playback To play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. Additional pictures can be displayed by flicking left or right or pressing 4 or 2; to view additional information on the current K button photograph, press 1 or 3 (0 261). Thumbnail Playback To view multiple images, press the W (M) button when a picture is displayed full frame.
Playback Controls O (Q): Delete the current picture (0 278) G: View the menus (0 281) L (Z/Q): Protect the current picture (0 273) X: Zoom in (0 271) W (M): View multiple images (0 255) J: Use in combination with the multi selector as described below 256 J+ Display slot/folder selection dialog. To choose card and folder from which pictures are played back, highlight slot and press 2 to display list of folders, then highlight folder and press J.
A Two Memory Cards If two memory cards are inserted, you can select a memory card for playback by pressing the W (M) button when 72 thumbnails are displayed. A Rotate Tall To display “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs in tall orientation, select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu (0 282).
Using the Touch Screen During playback, the touch-sensitive monitor can be used to: Flick left or right to view other images. View other images In full frame view, you can touch the bottom of the display to display a frame advance bar, then slide your finger left or right to scroll rapidly to other images. Scroll rapidly to other images Frame advance bar Use stretch and pinch gestures to zoom in and out and slide to scroll (0 271).
To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view (0 255), use a pinch gesture in full-frame View thumbnails playback. Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4, 9, and 72 frames. Tap the on-screen guide to start movie playback (movies are indicated by a 1 icon). Tap the display to pause or resume, or tap Z to exit to full-frame playback (note that some of the icons in the movie playback display do View movies not respond to touch-screen operations).
The i Button Pressing the i button during full-frame or thumbnail playback displays the options listed below. • Rating: Rate the current picture (0 274). • Select to send to smart device/deselect (photographs only): Select photos for i button upload to a smart device. • IPTC (photographs only): Embed an IPTC preset in the current image (0 306). • Retouch (photographs only): Use the options in the retouch menu (0 313) 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, and highlights are only displayed if corresponding option is selected for Playback display options (0 281). Location data (0 253) and IPTC presets (0 306) are displayed only if embedded in the photo.
❚❚ File Information 12 3 4 5 6 7 16 15 14 13 8 12 11 Protect status............................... 273 Retouch indicator ....................... 313 Upload marking.......................... 276 IPTC preset indicator......... 256, 306 Focus point 1, 2 ........................97, 108 Frame number/total number of frames 7 AF area brackets 1...........................29 8 Image quality .................................91 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 9 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Image size ................................
❚❚ Highlights 1 2 3 * 1 Image highlights 2 Folder number–frame number 3 Current channel * * Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for current channel.
❚❚ RGB Histogram 5 1 6 2 7 3 4 8 1 Image highlights * 5 Histogram (RGB channel). In all histograms, horizontal axis gives 2 Folder number–frame number pixel brightness, vertical axis 3 White balance ............................. 159 number of pixels. Color temperature ............... 166 6 Histogram (red channel) White balance fine-tuning ............................................... 163 7 Histogram (green channel) Preset manual .......................
A Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed, press X. Use the X and W (M) 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 1 Metering ....................................... 128 Shutter speed .................... 133, 135 Aperture............................... 134, 135 2 Exposure mode ........................... 130 ISO sensitivity 1 ............................ 123 3 Exposure compensation ........... 143 Optimal exposure tuning 2 ....... 295 8 9 4 Focal length ................................. 250 5 Lens data ...................................... 250 6 Focus mode .............................
14 15 16 14 White balance..............................159 15 Color space................................... 286 Color temperature................166 16 Picture Control 5 .......................... 180 White balance fine-tuning ...............................................163 Preset manual........................169 17 18 19 20 21 22 17 High ISO noise reduction..........286 19 HDR exposure differential ........ 193 Long exposure noise HDR smoothing........................... 193 reduction ..............
23 24 23 Name of photographer 6 ........... 306 24 Copyright holder 6 ...................... 306 1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on. 2 Displayed if Custom Setting b7 (Fine-tune optimal exposure, 0 295) has been set to a value other than zero for any metering method. 3 Displayed only if VR lens is attached. 4 Displayed only if optional flash unit (0 196) is used. 5 The items displayed vary with the Picture Control selected when the picture was taken.
❚❚ IPTC Preset (0 306) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 Caption Event ID Headline Object Name 5 City 6 State 7 Country 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 Category 9 Supplemental Categories (Supp. Cat.
❚❚ Overview Data 1 2 3 45 6 18 7 19 20 21 22 23 8 9 31 30 29 17 28 27 24 25 26 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 1 Image comment indicator........306 2 Frame number/total number of frames 3 Protect status...............................273 4 Retouch indicator .......................313 5 Upload marking ..........................276 6 Camera name 7 IPTC preset indicator.........256, 306 8 Location data indicator .............253 9 Histogram showing the distribution of tones in the image (0 265). 10 Image quality....
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom To zoom in on an image displayed in fullframe playback, press the X button or the center of the multi selector or give the display two quick taps. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: X button To Zoom in or out View other areas of image Use X/W (M)/ / / Description Press X or use stretch gestures to zoom in to maximum of approximately 21× (large images in 24 × 16/DX format), 16× (medium images) or 10× (small images).
To Use Description Faces (up to 35) detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in navigation window. Rotate subcommand dial or tap on-screen guide to view other faces. On-screen guide Select faces Rotate main command dial or tap e or f icons at bottom of display to view same location in other photos at current zoom ratio. Playback zoom is cancelled when a movie is displayed.
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the L (Z/Q) button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files 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 (0 304). To protect a photograph: 1 Select an image. Display the image in full-frame playback or playback zoom or highlight it in the thumbnail list.
Rating Pictures Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Ratings can also be viewed in ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D. Rating is not available with protected images. 1 Select an image. Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail playback. 2 Display playback options. Press the i button to display playback options. i button 3 Select Rating. Highlight Rating and press 2. 4 Choose a rating.
A Rating Pictures with the Fn2 Button If Rating is selected for Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment) > Fn2 button, pictures can be rated by keeping the Fn2 button pressed and pressing 4 or 2 (0 301).
Selecting Photos for Upload Follow the steps below to select photos for upload to the smart device before connecting. Movies can not be selected for upload. Selecting Individual Photos 1 Select a photo. Display the photo or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail playback. 2 Display playback options. Press the i button to display playback options. i button 3 Choose Select to send to smart device/deselect. Highlight Select to send to smart device/deselect and press J.
Selecting Multiple Photos Follow the steps below to change the upload status of multiple photos. 1 Choose Select image(s). In the playback menu, select Select to send to smart device, then highlight Select image(s) and press 2. 2 Select photos. Use the multi selector to highlight photos and press the center of the multi selector to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button). Selected photos are marked by a W icon. 3 Press J.
Deleting Photographs To delete all photographs in the current folder or the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O (Q) button. To delete multiple selected photographs, 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. Full-Frame and Thumbnail Playback Press the O (Q) button to delete the current photograph. 1 Press the O (Q) button.
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 R All Description Delete selected pictures. Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback (0 281). If two cards are inserted, you can select the card from which pictures will be deleted. ❚❚ Selected: Deleting Selected Photographs 1 Choose Delete > Selected. Select Delete in the playback menu.
3 Select the highlighted picture. Press the center of the multi selector to select the highlighted picture. Selected pictures are marked by a O icon. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select additional pictures; to deselect a picture, highlight it and press the center of the multi selector. 4 Press J to complete the operation. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J.
Menu List This section lists the options available in the camera menus. For more information, see the Menu Guide. D The Playback Menu: Managing Images Delete Selected All Playback folder (Folder name) All Current Hide image Select/set Deselect all Playback display options Basic photo info Focus point Additional photo info None (image only) Highlights RGB histogram Shooting data Overview Delete multiple images (0 279). (defaults to All) Choose a folder for playback. Hide or reveal images.
Copy image(s) Select source Select image(s) Select destination folder Copy image(s)? Image review On Off After delete Show next Show previous Continue as before After burst, show First image in burst Last image in burst Auto image rotation On Off Rotate tall On Off Slide show Start Image type Frame interval Select to send to smart device Select image(s) Deselect all 282 Copy pictures from one memory card to another. This option is only available when two memory cards are inserted in the camera.
C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options Photo shooting menu bank A B C D Extended photo menu banks On Off Storage folder Rename Select folder by number Select folder from list File naming File naming Primary slot selection XQD card slot SD card slot Secondary slot function Overflow Backup RAW primary - JPEG secondary Recall photo shooting menu settings previously stored in a photo shooting menu bank. Changes to settings are stored in the current bank.
Flash control Flash control mode Wireless flash options Remote flash control Radio remote flash info Choose image area DX (24×16) 1.
NEF (RAW) recording NEF (RAW) compression NEF (RAW) bit depth ISO sensitivity settings ISO sensitivity Auto ISO sensitivity control White balance Auto Incandescent Fluorescent Direct sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Choose color temp. Preset manual Set Picture Control Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape Flat Manage Picture Control Save/edit Rename Delete Load/save Choose the type of compression and the bit depth for NEF (RAW) images (0 93).
Color space sRGB Adobe RGB Active D-Lighting Auto Extra high High Normal Low Off Long exposure NR On Off High ISO NR High Normal Low Off Vignette control High Normal Low Off Auto distortion control On Off 286 (defaults to sRGB) Choose a color space for photographs. (defaults to Off) Preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast (0 189). (defaults to Off) Reduce “noise” (bright spots or fog) in photos taken at slow shutter speeds.
Flicker reduction Flicker reduction setting Flicker reduction indicator Auto bracketing set AE & flash AE only Flash only WB bracketing ADL bracketing Multiple exposure Multiple exposure mode Number of shots Overlay mode HDR (high dynamic range) HDR mode Exposure differential Smoothing Interval timer shooting Start Start options Interval No. of intervals×shots/interval Exposure smoothing This option takes effect during viewfinder photography (0 234).
1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options Reset movie shooting menu Yes No File naming Destination XQD card slot SD card slot Choose image area DX 1.3× Frame size/frame rate 3840×2160; 30p 3840×2160; 25p 3840×2160; 24p 1920×1080; 60p 1920×1080; 50p 1920×1080; 30p 1920×1080; 25p 1920×1080; 24p 1280× 720; 60p 1280× 720; 50p 288 Select Yes to restore movie shooting menu options to their default values. Choose the three-letter prefix used in naming the image files in which movies are stored.
Movie quality High quality Normal ISO sensitivity settings ISO sensitivity (mode M) Auto ISO control (mode M) Maximum sensitivity White balance Same as photo settings Auto Incandescent Fluorescent Direct sunlight Cloudy Shade Choose color temp. Preset manual Set Picture Control Same as photo settings Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape Flat (defaults to High quality) Choose movie quality (0 68). Adjust ISO sensitivity settings for movies.
Manage Picture Control Save/edit Rename Delete Load/save Active D-Lighting Same as photo settings Extra high High Normal Low Off High ISO NR High Normal Low Off Flicker reduction Auto 50 Hz 60 Hz Microphone sensitivity Auto sensitivity Manual sensitivity Microphone off 290 Create custom Picture Controls (0 185). (defaults to Off) Preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating movies with natural contrast (0 189). Select Same as photo settings to use the option currently selected for photos.
Frequency response Wide range Vocal range Wind noise reduction On Off Time-lapse movie Start Interval Shooting time Exposure smoothing Electronic VR On Off (defaults to Wide range) Choose the frequency response for the built-in and external microphones (0 336). (defaults to Off) Choose whether to enable the built-in microphone’s low-cut filter to reduce wind noise. The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a silent time-lapse movie (0 74).
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom settings bank A B C D a Autofocus a1 AF-C priority selection Release Focus + release Release + focus Focus a2 AF-S priority selection Release Focus a3 Focus tracking with lock-on Blocked shot AF response Subject motion 292 Recall Custom Settings previously stored in a Custom Settings menu bank. Changes to settings are stored in the current bank.
a4 3D-tracking face-detection On Off a5 3D-tracking watch area Wide Normal a6 Number of focus points 55 points 15 points a7 Store by orientation Focus point Focus point and AF-area mode Off a8 AF activation Shutter/AF-ON AF-ON only a9 Limit AF-area mode selection Single-point AF Dynamic-area AF (25 points) Dynamic-area AF (72 points) Dynamic-area AF (153 points) 3D-tracking Group-area AF Auto-area AF (defaults to Off) Choose whether the camera detects and focuses on faces when 3D-tracking is selected for
a10 Autofocus mode restrictions AF-S AF-C No restrictions a11 Focus point wrap-around Wrap No wrap a12 Focus point options Manual focus mode Dynamic-area AF assist Group-area AF display Focus point illumination a13 Manual focus ring in AF mode Enable Disable b Metering/exposure b1 ISO sensitivity step value 1/3 step 1/2 step 1 step b2 EV steps for exposure cntrl 1/3 step 1/2 step 1 step b3 Exp./flash comp.
b4 Easy exposure compensation On (Auto reset) On Off b5 Matrix metering Face detection on Face detection off b6 Center-weighted area 6 mm 8 mm 10 mm 13 mm Average b7 Fine-tune optimal exposure Matrix metering Center-weighted metering Spot metering Highlight-weighted metering (defaults to Off) Choose whether exposure compensation can be adjusted solely by rotating a command dial, without pressing the E button.
c Timers/AE lock c1 Shutter-release button AE-L On (half press) On (burst mode) Off c2 Standby timer 4s 6s 10 s 30 s 1 min 5 min 10 min 30 min No limit c3 Self-timer Self-timer delay Number of shots Interval between shots c4 Monitor off delay Playback Menus Information display Image review Live view 296 (defaults to Off) Choose whether exposure locks when the shutter-release button is pressed. (defaults to 6 s) Choose how long the camera continues to meter exposure when no operations are performed (0 39).
d Shooting/display d1 CL mode shooting speed 9 fps 8 fps 7 fps 6 fps 5 fps 4 fps 3 fps 2 fps 1 fps d2 Max. continuous release 1–200 d3 ISO display Show ISO sensitivity Show frame count d4 Sync. release mode options Sync No sync d5 Exposure delay mode 3s 2s 1s Off (defaults to 5 fps) Choose the frame advance rate for CL (continuous low-speed) mode. (defaults to 200) Choose the maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst in continuous release mode.
d6 Electronic front-curtain shutter (defaults to Disable) Enable Enable or disable the electronic frontcurtain shutter in MUP mode, eliminating Disable blur caused by shutter motion. d7 File number sequence (defaults to On) On Choose how the camera assigns file numbers. Off Reset d8 Viewfinder grid display (defaults to Off) On Choose whether to display a framing grid in the viewfinder.
e Bracketing/flash e1 Flash sync speed 1/250 s (Auto FP) 1/250 s 1/200 s 1/160 s 1/125 s 1/100 s 1/80 s 1/60 s (defaults to 1/250 s) Choose a flash sync speed. A Fixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit To fix shutter speed at the sync speed limit in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure modes, select the next shutter speed after the slowest possible shutter speed (30 s or %). An X (flash sync indicator) will be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel.
e2 Flash shutter speed 1/60 s 1/30 s 1/15 s 1/8 s 1/4 s 1/2 s 1s 2s 4s 8s 15 s 30 s e3 Exposure comp. for flash Entire frame Background only e4 Auto M ISO sensitivity control Subject and background Subject only e5 Modeling flash On Off 300 (defaults to 1/60 s) Choose the slowest shutter available when the flash is used in modes P and A. (defaults to Entire frame) Choose how the camera adjusts flash level when exposure compensation is used.
e6 Auto bracketing (mode M) Flash/speed Flash/speed/aperture Flash/aperture Flash only e7 Bracketing order MTR > under > over Under > MTR > over f Controls f1 Custom control assignment Preview button Preview button + y Fn1 button Fn1 button + y Fn2 button AF-ON button Sub-selector Sub-selector center Sub-selector center + y BKT button + y Movie record button + y Lens focus function buttons f2 Multi selector center button Shooting mode Playback mode Live view (defaults to Flash/speed) Choose the settings af
f3 Shutter spd & aperture lock Shutter speed lock Aperture lock f4 Customize command dials Reverse rotation Change main/sub Aperture setting Menus and playback Sub-dial frame advance f5 Multi selector Restart standby timer Do nothing f6 Release button to use dial Yes No 302 Lock shutter speed at the value currently selected in mode S or M, or aperture at the value currently selected in mode A or M. Choose the roles played by the main and sub-command dials.
f7 Reverse indicators f8 Live view button options Enable Enable (standby timer active) Disable f9 D switch LCD backlight (D) D and information display f10 Assign MB-D17 buttons Fn button Fn button + y AF-ON button Multi selector g Movie g1 Custom control assignment Preview button Preview button + y Fn1 button Fn1 button + y Fn2 button Sub-selector center Sub-selector center + y Shutter-release button (defaults to ) If (W) is selected, the exposure indicators in the control panel, viewfinder, and informati
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup Format memory card XQD card slot SD card slot To begin formatting, choose a memory card slot and select Yes. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card in the selected slot. Before formatting, be sure to make backup copies as required. Language Choose a language for camera menus and messages.
Monitor color balance Adjust monitor color balance. Virtual horizon Information display Auto Manual AF fine-tune AF fine-tune (On/Off) Saved value Default List saved values Non-CPU lens data Lens number Focal length (mm) Maximum aperture Clean image sensor Clean now Clean at startup/shutdown Lock mirror up for cleaning View a virtual horizon based on information from the camera tilt sensor. (defaults to Auto) Adjust the information display for different viewing conditions.
Image Dust Off ref photo Start Clean sensor and then start Image comment Attach comment Input comment Copyright information Attach copyright information Artist Copyright IPTC Edit/save Delete Auto embed during shooting Load/save Beep Volume Pitch Touch controls Enable/disable touch controls Full-frame playback flicks HDMI Output resolution Advanced 306 Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D (0 v). Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken.
Location data Download from smart device Position External GPS device options Wireless remote (WR) options LED lamp Link mode Assign remote (WR) Fn button Preview FV lock AE/AF lock AE lock only AE lock (Reset on release) AF lock only AF-ON MDisable/enable + NEF (RAW) Live view None Airplane mode Enable Disable Adjust location data settings (0 253). Adjust LED lamp and link mode settings for optional wireless remote controllers.
Connect to smart device Start Password protection Send to smart device (auto) On Off Wi-Fi Network settings Current settings Reset connection settings Bluetooth Network connection Paired devices Send while off Network Choose hardware Network settings Options Eye-Fi upload Enable Disable 308 To connect a smart device, select Start and follow the on-screen guide. Password protection controls whether Bluetooth connections are password protected.
Conformity marking MB-D17 battery type LR6 (AA alkaline) HR6 (AA Ni-MH) FR6 (AA lithium) Battery order Use MB-D17 batteries first Use camera battery first View a selection of the standards with which the camera complies. (defaults to LR6 (AA alkaline)) To ensure that the camera functions as expected when the optional MB-D17 multi-power battery pack is used with AA batteries, match the option selected in this menu to the type of batteries inserted in the battery pack.
Reset all settings Reset Do not reset Reset all settings apart from the options selected for Language and Time zone and date in the setup menu. Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. D Reset All Settings Copyright information, IPTC presets, and other user-generated entries are also reset. We recommend that you save settings using the Save/ load settings option in the setup menu before performing a reset. ❚❚ Auto AF Fine-Tuning Auto AF fine-tuning is performed as described below.
2 Start live view. Rotate the live view selector to C and press the a button. 3 Adjust focus settings. Rotate the focus-mode selector to AF and use the AF-mode button and command dials to select the following: • Autofocus mode: AF-S • AF-area mode: 5 (wide) or 6 (normal) 4 Select the center focus point. Press the center of the multi selector to select the center focus point. 5 Focus.
6 Perform auto AF fine-tuning. Press the AF-mode and movie-record buttons simultaneously and keep them pressed until the dialog shown in Step 7 is displayed (this should take slightly over two seconds). AF-mode button Movie-record button 7 Save the new value. Highlight Yes and press J to add the AF fine-tuning value for the current lens to the saved values list (CPU lenses only). Note that only one value can be stored for each type of lens. 8 Enable AF fine-tuning.
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies NEF (RAW) processing Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs (0 316). Trim Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph (0 318). Resize Select image Choose destination Choose size D-Lighting Create small copies of selected photographs. Brighten shadows. Choose for dark or backlit photographs. Red-eye correction Correct “red-eye” in photos taken with a flash. Straighten Create straightened copies.
Perspective control Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Filter effects Skylight Warm filter Monochrome Black-and-white Sepia Cyanotype Image overlay Create the effects of the following filters: • Skylight: A skylight filter effect • Warm filter: A warm tone filter effect Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome).
O My Menu/m Recent Settings Add items PLAYBACK MENU PHOTO SHOOTING MENU MOVIE SHOOTING MENU CUSTOM SETTING MENU SETUP MENU RETOUCH MENU Remove items Create a custom menu of up to 20 items selected from the playback, photo shooting, movie shooting, Custom Setting, setup, and retouch menus. Delete items from My Menu. Rank items Choose tab MY MENU RECENT SETTINGS Rank items in My Menu. (defaults to MY MENU) Choose the menu displayed in the “My Menu/Recent Settings” tab.
Retouch Menu Options NEF (RAW) Processing Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. 1 Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. 2 Select a photograph. Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X 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 91) Image size (0 94) White balance (0 159) Exposure compensation (0 143) Set Picture Control (0 180) High ISO NR (0 286) Color space (0 286) Vignette control (0 286) D-Lighting (0 313) 4 Copy the photograph.
Trim Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following table. To Reduce size of crop Increase size of crop Use Description W (M) Press W (M) to reduce the size of the crop. X Press X to increase the size of the crop. Change crop aspect ratio Rotate the main command dial to choose the aspect ratio. Position crop Use multi selector to position the crop.
Image Overlay Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than photographs combined 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 91, 94; 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 button. To view images in other locations, press W (M) and select the desired card and folder as described on page 256. 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.
5 Preview the overlay. To preview the composition as shown at right, press 4 or 2 to place the cursor in the Preview column, then press 1 or 3 to highlight Overlay and press J (note that colors and brightness in the preview may differ from the final image). To save the overlay without displaying a preview, select Save. To return to Step 4 and select new photos or adjust gain, press W (M). 6 Save the overlay. Press J while the preview is displayed to save the overlay.
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-P, AF-I NIKKOR PC-E NIKKOR series PC Micro 85mm f/2.
Camera setting Non-CPU lenses 15 Lens/accessory AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses 16 Medical-NIKKOR 120mm f/4 Reflex-NIKKOR PC-NIKKOR AI-type Teleconverter 22 PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment 24 Auto extension rings (PK-series 11A, 12, or 13; PN-11) Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system L2 AF M (with electronic rangefinder) 1 — ✔ 14 — ✔ 17 — ✔ 18 ✔ 19 — — ✔ — ✔ 20 — — — — — — — ✔9 — ✔ — — ✔ 21 — — — 19 ✔ ✔ — — — ✔ 23 — ✔ 17 — ✔ 18 ✔ 19 — — ✔ 23 — ✔ 25 — —
13 When focusing at minimum focus distance with AF 80–200mm f/2.8, AF 35–70mm f/2.8, AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 , or AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 lens at maximum zoom, in-focus indicator may be displayed when image on matte screen in viewfinder is not in focus. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus. 14 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 15 Some lenses can not be used (see page 326). 16 Range of rotation for AI 80–200mm f/2.8 ED tripod mount is limited by camera body.
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. CPU contacts CPU lens Aperture ring Type G/E lens Type D lens A Lens f-number The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens.
D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following can NOT be used with the D500: • TC-16A AF teleconverter • AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm • Non-AI lenses f/2.8, AF 200mm f/3.5 ED, • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit AF Teleconverter TC-16) (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, • PC 28mm f/4 (serial number 180900 or 1200mm f/11) earlier) • Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8, • PC 35mm f/2.8 (serial numbers 851001– OP 10mm f/5.6) 906200) • 2.1cm f/4 • PC 35mm f/3.
A Calculating Angle of View The size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. The size of the area exposed by the D500 when DX (24×16) is selected for Choose image area in the photo shooting menu, in contrast, is 23.5 × 15.7 mm, meaning that the angle of view of a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that of the D500 (when 1.3× (18×12) is selected, the size of the area exposed decreases, further reducing the angle of view by about 1.3×).
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.
✔ — ✔ — — ✔6 — — — ✔ — ✔ ✔ —7 ✔ — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ✔ — ✔5 — — — — SB-300 — ✔5 ✔ — — — — ✔5 — — — — SB-400 ✔ ✔ SB-R200 SB-600 ✔ ✔ SU-800 SB-700 ✔ ✔ SB-500 SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 Optical Advanced Wireless Lighting SB-5000 Master Remote flash control i-TTL i-TTL Quick wireless [A:B] flash control qA Auto aperture A Non-TTL auto M Manual Repeating RPT flash i-TTL i-TTL Quick wireless [A:B] flash control Auto aperture/ qA/A Non-TTL auto M Manual Repeating RPT flash Radio-controlled
SB-300 SB-400 SB-R200 SU-800 SB-500 SB-600 SB-700 SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 SB-5000 Auto FP High-Speed Sync 10 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — FV lock 11 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ AF-assist for multi-area AF ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ 12 — — — Red-eye reduction ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — Camera modeling illumination ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — Unified flash control ✔ — — — ✔ — — ✔ ✔ Camera flash unit firmware update ✔ ✔ 13 ✔ — ✔ — — — ✔ 1 Not available with spot metering. 2 Can also be selected with flash unit.
The SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander: When mounted on a CLScompatible camera, the SU-800 can be used as a commander for SB-5000, 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 Modeling Illumination CLS-compatible flash units emit a modeling flash when the camera Pv button is pressed.
❚❚ Other Flash Units The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. SB-80DX, SB-30, SB-27 1, SB-28DX, SB-22S, SB-22, SB-23, SB-29 2, SB-28, SB-26, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-21B 2, SB-25, SB-24 SB-50DX SB-15 SB-29S 2 Flash mode A Non-TTL auto ✔ — ✔ — M Manual ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ G Repeating flash ✔ — — — REAR Rear-curtain sync 3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 1 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter-release is disabled. Set flash unit to A (nonTTL auto flash).
D Notes on Optional Flash Units Refer to the flash unit manual for detailed instructions. If the unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D500 is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. i-TTL flash control can be used at ISO sensitivities between 100 and 12800. At values over 12800, the desired results may not be achieved at some ranges or aperture settings.
A Notes on Optional Flash Units (Continued) The SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, and SB-400 provide red-eye reduction, while the SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SU-800 provide AF-assist illumination with the following restrictions: • SB-5000: AF-assist illumination is available when 24–135 mm AF lenses are used with the focus points shown below.
Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D500.
Camera Control Pro 2 • Remote Cord MC-22/MC-22A (length 1 m/3 ft 3 in.*) • Remote Cord MC-30/MC-30A (length 80 cm/2 ft 7 in.*) • Remote Cord MC-36/MC-36A (length 85 cm/2 ft 9 in.*) • Extension Cord MC-21/MC-21A (length 3 m/9 ft 10 in.*) • Connecting Cord MC-23/MC-23A (length 40 cm/ 1 ft 4 in.*) • Adapter Cord MC-25/MC-25A (length 20 cm/8 in.*) • WR Adapter WR-A10 • GPS Unit GP-1/GP-1A (0 253) • GPS Adapter Cord MC-35 (length 35 cm/1 ft 2 in.*) • Modulite Remote Control Set ML-3 * All values are approximate.
Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area.
Image Sensor Cleaning If you suspect that dirt or dust on the image sensor is appearing in photographs, you can clean the sensor using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu. The sensor can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off. ❚❚ “Clean Now” Holding the camera base down, select Clean image sensor in the setup menu, then highlight Clean now and press J.
❚❚ “Clean at Startup/Shutdown” Choose from the following options: Option 5 6 7 Description The image sensor is automatically cleaned each Clean at startup time the camera is turned on. The image sensor is automatically cleaned Clean at during shutdown each time the camera is turned shutdown off. Clean at startup & The image sensor is cleaned automatically at shutdown startup and at shutdown. Cleaning off Automatic image sensor cleaning off. 1 Select Clean at startup/shutdown.
D Image Sensor Cleaning Using camera controls during startup interrupts image sensor cleaning. If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (0 341) or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera’s internal circuitry. Cleaning can be performed again after a short wait.
❚❚ Manual Cleaning If foreign matter can not be removed from the image sensor using the Clean image sensor (0 338) option in the setup menu, the sensor can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the sensor is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the sensor be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. 1 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter. A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the image sensor.
4 Press J. The message shown at right will be displayed in the monitor and a row of dashes will appear in the control panel and viewfinder. To restore normal operation without inspecting the image sensor, turn the camera off. 5 Raise the mirror. Press the shutter-release button all the way down. The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open, revealing the image sensor. The display in the viewfinder will turn off and the row of dashes in the control panel will flash.
7 Clean the sensor. Remove any dust and lint from the sensor with a blower. Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the sensor. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the sensor. 8 Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cap.
D Foreign Matter on the Image Sensor Foreign matter entering the camera when lenses or body caps are removed or exchanged (or in rare circumstances lubricant or fine particles from the camera itself) may adhere to the image sensor, where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions.
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage. Avoid sudden changes in temperature: Sudden changes in temperature, such as those that occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device.
Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly. In rare instances, static electricity may cause the LCD displays to light up or go dark. This does not indicate a malfunction, and the display will soon return to normal. The lens and mirror are easily damaged.
Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, wellventilated area. If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the adapter to prevent fire. If the product will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate.
The battery and charger: Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries and chargers: • Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. • Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat. • Keep the battery terminals clean. • Turn the product off before replacing the battery. • Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use and replace the terminal cover.
• If the CHARGE lamp flashes quickly (about eight times a second) during charging, confirm that the temperature is in the correct range and then unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. • Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging.
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 Camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders. Shutter-release disabled: • Memory card is locked (SD cards only; 0 16), full, or not inserted (0 36). • Release locked is selected for Slot empty release lock in the setup menu (0 309) and no memory card is inserted (0 15). • 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 (0 108). • Auto-area AF selected for AF-area mode or face-priority AF selected in live view; choose another mode (0 48, 103). • Camera is in playback mode (0 255). • Menus are in use (0 281). • Press shutter-release button halfway to start standby timer (0 39). Can not select AF mode: Select No restrictions for Custom Setting a10 (Autofocus mode restrictions, 0 294). Camera is slow to record photos: Turn long exposure noise reduction off (0 286).
Flicker or banding appears during movie recording: Choose an option for Flicker reduction that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply (0 290). Bright regions or bands appear in live view: A flashing sign, flash, or other light source with brief duration was used during live view. Smudges appear in photographs: Clean front and rear lens elements. If problem persists, perform image sensor cleaning (0 338).
White balance bracketing unavailable: • NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for image quality (0 91). • Multiple exposure mode is in effect (0 236). Photographs and movies do not appear to have the same exposure as the preview shown in the monitor during live view: Changes to monitor brightness during live view have no effect on images recorded with the camera (0 50). Effects of Picture Control differ from image to image: A (auto) is selected for sharpening, clarity, contrast, or saturation.
Can not delete photo: Picture is protected. Remove protection (0 273). Can not retouch picture: Photo can not be further edited with this camera (0 362). The camera displays a message stating that the folder contains no images: Select All for Playback folder (0 281). Can not print photos: NEF (RAW) and TIFF photos can not be printed by direct USB connection. Transfer photos to computer and print using Capture NX-D (0 v). NEF (RAW) photos can be saved in JPEG format using NEF (RAW) processing (0 313).
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks) Smart devices do not display the camera SSID (network name): • Confirm that Disable is selected for Airplane mode in the camera setup menu (0 307). • Confirm that Enable is selected for Bluetooth > Network connection in the camera setup menu. • Try turning the smart device Wi-Fi off and then on again. Can not connect to smart devices using NFC: Choose another connection method.
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. Solution 0 Set ring to minimum aperture (highest 131 f-number). Ready a fully-charged 13, 35 spare battery. • Recharge or replace battery. • Contact Nikonauthorized service representative.
Indicator Control Viewpanel finder Problem No lens attached, or non-CPU lens attached without specifying F maximum aperture. Aperture shown in stops from maximum aperture. F H Camera unable to focus — (flashes) using autofocus. Solution Aperture value will be displayed if maximum aperture is specified. 0 250 Change composition or 38, 114 focus manually. • Use a lower ISO 123 sensitivity. • Use optional ND filter. In exposure mode: Subject too bright; photo will be S Increase shutter 133 overexposed.
Indicator Control Viewpanel finder Problem A (flashes) A selected in exposure mode S. % (flashes) % selected in exposure mode S. 1 k Processing in progress. (flashes) (flashes) — Y (flashes) If indicator flashes for 3s c after flash fires, photo (flashes) may be underexposed. — Flash unit that does not support red-eye reduction attached and flash sync mode set to red-eye reduction.
Indicator Monitor No memory card. Control panel S Cannot access this W, memory card. R Insert another card. (flashes) m 360 W, O (flashes) Solution 0 Turn camera off Camera cannot and confirm that detect memory 15 card is correctly card. inserted. • Error accessing • Use Nikon387 memory card. approved card. — • Check that contacts are clean. If card is damaged, contact retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative. 15, 278, • Unable to create • Delete files or 387 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. Unable to start live view. Please wait. — Folder contains no images. — All images are hidden.
Indicator Monitor 362 Control panel Cannot display this file. — Cannot select this file. — This movie cannot be edited. — Check printer. — Check paper. — 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. • Movies created with other devices can not The selected movie can not be be edited. edited.
Indicator Monitor Control panel Problem Solution 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. select Continue. Check ink. To resume, select Check ink supply. — Ink error. Continue. Printer is out of Replace ink and Out of ink. — ink. select Continue. * See printer manual for more information.
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D500 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Effective angle of view Effective pixels Effective pixels Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust-reduction System Storage Image size (pixels) 364 Single-lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Nikon DX format; focal length in 35 mm [135] format equivalent to approx. 1.5× that of lenses with FX format angle of view 20.9 million 23.5 × 15.7 mm CMOS sensor 21.
Storage File format Picture Control System Media Dual card slots File system Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame coverage Magnification • NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit (lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed); large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression) • TIFF (RGB) • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx.
Viewfinder Eyepoint Diopter adjustment Focusing screen Reflex mirror Depth-of-field preview Lens aperture Lens Compatible lenses 16 mm (–1.
Release Release mode Approximate frame advance rate Self-timer S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutterrelease), QC (quiet continuous shutter-release), E (self-timer), MUP (mirror up) • CL: 1–9 fps • CH: 10 fps • QC: 3 fps 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures at intervals of 0.
Exposure Exposure mode Programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M) Exposure compensation –5 – +5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value ISO sensitivity ISO 100 – 51200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV. Can (Recommended Exposure also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 Index) equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.
Focus AF-area mode Focus lock Flash Flash control Flash mode Flash compensation Flash-ready indicator Accessory shoe Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Sync terminal Single-point AF, 25-, 72-, or 153- point dynamicarea AF, 3D-tracking, group-area AF, auto-area AF Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing the center of the sub-selector TTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for
White balance White balance Bracketing Bracketing types Live view Modes Lens servo AF-area mode Autofocus Movie Metering Metering method Frame size (pixels) and frame rate 370 Auto (3 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view), choose color temperature (2500 K–10000 K), all with fine-tuning.
Movie File format Video compression Audio recording format Audio recording device ISO sensitivity Active D-Lighting Other options Monitor Monitor Playback Playback MOV H.
Interface USB HDMI output Audio input Audio output Ten-pin remote terminal Wireless/Bluetooth Wireless Bluetooth Range (line of sight) NFC Operation 372 SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0 Micro-B connector); connection to built-in USB port is recommended Type C HDMI connector Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter; plug-in power supported) Stereo mini-pin jack (3.
Supported languages Supported languages Power source Battery Battery pack AC adapter Tripod socket Tripod socket 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, Vietnamese One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL15 battery O
Dimensions/weight Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity Approx. 147 × 115 × 81 mm (5.8 × 4.6 × 3.2 in.) Approx. 860 g (1 lb. 14.4 oz.) with battery and XQD memory card but without body cap; approx. 760 g/1 lb. 10.9 oz. (camera body only) 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) 85% or less (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all measurements are performed in conformity with Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards or guidelines.
❚❚ MH-25a Battery Charger Rated input (in North America) Rated input (in other regions) Rated output Supported batteries Charging time Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Length of power cable (if supplied) Weight AC 120 V, 60 Hz, 0.2 A AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.23–0.12 A DC 8.4 V/1.2 A Nikon EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) Approx. 95 × 33.5 × 71 mm (3.7 × 1.3 × 2.
❚❚ AF-S DX NIKKOR 16–80mm f/2.8–4E ED VR Lens Type E AF-S DX lens with built-in CPU and F mount Focal length 16–80 mm Maximum aperture f/2.
Lenses AF-S DX NIKKOR 16–80mm f/2.8–4E ED VR The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is the AF-S DX NIKKOR 16–80mm f/2.8–4E ED VR. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Lens cap Zoom ring Focal length mark Focus distance indicator Focus distance mark Focus ring......................................114 Lens mounting mark.................... 18 Rubber lens-mount gasket 9 14 CPU contacts................................325 Focal length scale Focus-mode switch ...........
D Focus Distance Indicator Note that the focus distance indicator is intended only as a guide and may not accurately show the distance to the subject and may, due to depth of field or other factors, not show ∞ when the camera is focused on a distant object. A Using M/A (Autofocus with Manual Override) with AF-S DX NIKKOR 16–80mm f/2.8–4E ED VR Lenses To focus using autofocus with manual override (M/A): 1 Slide the lens focus-mode switch (0 377) to M/A. 2 Focus.
D Lens Care • The lens returns to maximum aperture when removed from the camera. To protect the interior of the lens, store it out of direct sunlight or replace the lens caps. • Do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens hood. • Keep the CPU contacts clean. • Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged, cease use immediately and take the lens to a Nikon-authorized service center for repair. • Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces.
❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX NIKKOR 16–80mm f/2.8–4E ED VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR), which reduces blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is panned, allowing shutter speeds to be slowed by approximately 4.0 stops. This increases the range of shutter speeds available and permits hand-held, tripodfree photography in a wide range of situations. The stated value of 4.
D Vibration Reduction • When using vibration reduction, press the shutter-release button halfway and wait for the image in the viewfinder to stabilize before pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder may jiggle after the shutter is released. This does not indicate a malfunction. • Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in effect.
A Using Built-in Flash Units If the camera is equipped with a built-in flash, be sure the subject is at a range of at least 0.6 m (2 ft) and remove lens hoods to prevent vignetting (shadows created where the end of the lens obscures the built-in flash).
A Supplied Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 16–80mm f/2.8–4E ED VR Lenses • 72 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-72 • Rear Lens Cap LF-4 • Bayonet Hood HB-75 Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood alignment mark ( ) as shown in Figure q and then rotate the hood (w) until the ● mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark (—). When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the symbol on its base and avoid gripping it too tightly. Vignetting may occur if the hood is not correctly attached.
A Optional Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 16–80mm f/2.8–4E ED VR Lenses • 72 mm screw-on filters • Lens Case CL-1218 A A Note on Wide- and Super Wide-Angle Lenses Autofocus may not provide the desired results in situations like those shown below. 1 Objects in the background occupy more of the focus point than the main subject: If the focus point contains both foreground and background objects, the camera may focus on the background and the subject may be out of focus.
A 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. Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac, OS X, Apple®, App Store®, the Apple logos, iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod touch® are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and/or other countries. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
A Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • Exif version 2.3: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.3, a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif-compliant printers.
Approved Memory Cards The camera accepts the XQD and SD memory cards listed in the following sections. Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the cards listed below, please contact the manufacturer. ❚❚ XQD Memory Cards The following XQD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera.
❚❚ SD Memory Cards The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, including SDHC and SDXC cards compliant with UHS-I and UHS-II. Cards rated UHS Speed Class 3 or better are recommended for movie recording; using slower cards may result in recording being interrupted. When choosing cards for use in card readers, be sure they are compatible with the device. Contact the manufacturer for information on features, operation, and limitations on use.
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 64 GB Lexar Professional 2933× XQD 2.0 card at different image quality, image size, and image area settings.
❚❚ 1.3× (18×12) Image Area Image quality NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 14-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed, 14-bit NEF (RAW), Uncompressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Uncompressed, 14-bit Image size Large Medium Small File size 1 No. of images 1 Buffer capacity 2 12.4 MB 2900 200 9.1 MB 3900 200 7.0 MB 5100 200 Large 15.4 MB 2300 200 Large 10.7 MB 3900 200 Large 13.1 MB 3300 200 Large 20.1 MB 2900 200 Large 25.
A d2—Max. Continuous Release (0 297) The maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst can be set to any amount between 1 and 200.
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-D17 multi-power battery pack are given below.
1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 16–80mm f/2.8–4E 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. Live view not used. 2 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F with an AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/2.
Index Symbols P (Programmed auto) ............130, 132 S (Shutter-priority auto) ........ 130, 133 A (Aperture-priority auto).....130, 134 M (Manual) ................................. 130, 135 S (Single frame) ................................. 116 CL (Continuous low speed) ... 116, 297 CH (Continuous high speed).......... 116 Q (Quiet shutter-release)................ 116 QC (Quiet continuous shutterrelease)............................................... 116 E (Self-timer)...................
Aspect ratio ................................. 70, 318 Assign MB-D17 buttons ................. 303 Assign remote (WR) Fn button.... 307 Attaching the lens...............................18 Audio .......................................................60 Audio output ..................................... 372 Auto (White balance) .............159, 161 Auto bracketing............. 146, 287, 301 Auto bracketing (mode M) ........... 301 Auto bracketing set................146, 287 Auto distortion control ..........
D Date and time.................................... 304 Date format ........................................ 304 Daylight saving time....................... 304 DCF........................................................ 386 Default settings ..............230, 288, 310 Delete............................................ 42, 278 Delete all images.............................. 279 Delete current image............... 42, 278 Depth of field..................................... 131 Destination....................
Focal plane mark .............................. 115 Focus............ 47–49, 97–115, 292–294 Focus indicator..................38, 111, 115 Focus lock ........................................... 111 Focus mode.......................... 47, 97, 114 Focus point 37, 48, 97, 103, 108, 293, 294 Focus point options ........................ 294 Focus point wrap-around ............. 294 Focus tracking ..........................102, 292 Focus tracking with lock-on ......... 292 Focusing screen........................
LCD illumination...........................6, 298 LED lamp ............................................. 307 Lens............. 18, 19, 250, 305, 322, 377 Lens focus ring..................49, 114, 377 Lens mount .............................3, 18, 115 Lens mounting mark..................... 2, 18 Lens vibration reduction switch . 380 Limit AF-area mode selection...... 293 LINK mode ................................. 211, 307 Live view..........................................43, 58 Live view button options ..
Overflow (Secondary slot function) .. 96 Overlay mode .................................... 239 Overview data ................................... 270 P Paring ................................................... 211 Perspective control.......................... 314 Photo information ..................261, 281 Photo live view display WB..............51 Photo shooting menu .................... 283 Photo shooting menu bank ......... 283 PictBridge............................................
Secondary slot function.......... 96, 283 Select to send to smart device .... 282 Self-timer...........................117, 119, 296 Send to smart device (auto) ......... 308 Sensitivity................ 123, 125, 285, 289 Set clock from satellite................... 254 Set Picture Control.........180, 285, 289 Setup menu........................................ 304 Shade (White balance) ................... 160 Shooting data.................................... 266 Shutter speed ..................
Vignette control................................ 286 Virtual horizon..................... 54, 69, 305 Vivid (Set Picture Control)............. 180 W Warm filter .......................................... 314 WB..............................151, 159, 285, 289 WB bracketing (Auto bracketing set) 146, 151 White balance........151, 159, 285, 289 White balance bracketing....146, 151 Wide-area AF.........................................48 Wi-Fi ..............................................
No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual Printed in Thailand En 6MB34011-04 • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page xiii). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
