DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual (with Warranty) • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page x). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera. BF-N1 body cap Camera EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover MH-32 battery charger (plug adapter supplied in countries or regions where required; shape depends on country of sale) AN-DC20 strap (0 9) DK-30 rubber eyecup (comes attached to camera) Warranty (printed on the back cover of this manual) User’s Manual UC-E21 USB cable Memory cards are sold separately.
About This Manual Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: D This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using this product. A This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful when using this product. 0 This icon marks references to other sections in this manual. Menu items, options, and messages that appear in the camera displays are shown in bold.
Table of Contents Package Contents ......................................................................... ii Menu List ....................................................................................... vi For Your Safety .............................................................................. x Notices.......................................................................................... xiv Getting to Know the Camera 1 Parts of the Camera .................................................
Technical Notes 27 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions........................27 Specifications............................................................................... 32 Approved Memory Cards ..........................................................43 Battery Endurance ...................................................................... 44 NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR Lens .............................45 NIKKOR Z DX 50–250mm f/4.5–6.3 VR Lens...........................47 Notices....
Menu List The camera offers the following menus. For a more complete description of individual menu items, refer to the “Menu Guide” chapter in the Reference Manual.
MOVIE SHOOTING MENU Reset movie shooting menu File naming Frame size/frame rate Movie quality Movie file type ISO sensitivity settings White balance Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control Active D-Lighting High ISO NR Vignette control Diffraction compensation Auto distortion control Flicker reduction Metering Release mode (save frame) Focus mode AF-area mode Optical VR Electronic VR Microphone sensitivity Attenuator Frequency response Wind noise reduction CUSTOM SETTING MENU Reset custom settings a Aut
CUSTOM SETTING MENU d Shooting/display d1 CL mode shooting speed d2 Max. continuous release d3 Exposure delay mode d4 Shutter type Limit selectable image d5 area d6 File number sequence d7 Apply settings to live view d8 Framing grid display d9 Peaking highlights View all in continuous d10 mode e Bracketing/flash e1 Flash sync speed e2 Flash shutter speed e3 Exposure comp.
SETUP MENU Format memory card Save user settings Reset user settings Language Time zone and date Monitor brightness Viewfinder brightness Viewfinder color balance Information display AF fine-tune Image Dust Off ref photo Image comment Copyright information Beep options Touch controls Self-portrait mode HDMI Location data display Airplane mode Connect to smart device Connect to PC Wireless remote (ML-L7) options Conformity marking Energy saving Slot empty release lock Reset all settings Firmware version RET
For Your Safety To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. DANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury. WARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in death or severe injury.
• Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens. Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment. • Do not aim the flash or AF-assist illuminator at the operator of a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents. • Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard.
• Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless features when the use of wireless equipment is prohibited. The radio-frequency emissions produced by this product could interfere with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or other medical facilities. • Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will not be used for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.
• Charge only as indicated. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire. • If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of clean water and seek immediate medical attention. Delaying action could result in eye injuries. WARNING (Batteries) • Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention.
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Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including lenses, chargers, batteries, charging AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
Getting to Know the Camera Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the names and functions of 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. Parts of the Camera Refer to this section for the names and locations of camera controls and displays. Camera Body 2 5 6 7 8 1 4 3 1 9 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 Eyelet for camera strap...................9 Stereo microphone....................... 23 Speaker............
The Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 3 4 8 9 5 10 11 7 6 12 1 AF-assist illuminator .....................20 6 Lens mounting mark ....................15 Red-eye reduction lamp 7 Image sensor Self-timer lamp 8 Connector for external 2 Built-in flash microphone 3 Flash pop-up control 9 USB connector 4 Cover for microphone connector 10 Charge lamp 5 Cover for USB and HDMI 11 HDMI connector connectors 12 Body cap..........................................
12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 16 15 14 Monitor mode button Viewfinder eyepiece Viewfinder Eye sensor Diopter adjustment control A (L) button J button ...........................................8 Multi selector ....................................8 Memory card access lamp .......... 21 13 12 11 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 G button..................................vi, 7 O button ......................................... 26 K button .......................................
The Camera Body (Continued) 6 7 1 8 2 3 4 9 5 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 Sub-command dial 7 Lens release button ......................16 Fn1 button 8 CPU contacts Fn2 button 9 Tripod socket Battery-chamber cover latch......11 10 Battery latch ...................................11 Battery-chamber cover ................11 11 Memory card slot ..........................11 Lens mount .....................................
The Monitor and Viewfinder At default settings, the following indicators appear in the monitor and viewfinder in photo mode. Monitor Viewfinder 21 23 24 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 1 23456 7 8 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 9 10 11 12 26 2 19 13 20 1 22 18 17 12 16 15 14 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Shooting mode Focus point.....................................
17 18 19 20 21 Aperture Shutter speed Subject tracking Metering Battery indicator ............................13 22 23 24 25 26 Shutter type “Clock not set” indicator Optical VR indicator Touch shooting AF-area brackets The following items appear in movie mode. Monitor Viewfinder 1 1 24 2 3 4 8 7 6 5 6 1 Recording indicator ......................22 Recording disabled .......................23 2 Frame size and rate/ image quality 3 Time remaining..............................
The G Button Press the G button to view the menus. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 D: Playback menu ........................vi C: Photo shooting menu............vi 1: Movie shooting menu............vii A: Custom Settings menu..........vii B: Setup menu................................. ix N: Retouch menu.......................... ix O/m: My Menu or recent settings (defaults to My Menu)........................................
❚❚ Using the Menus You can navigate the menus using the multi selector and J button. 1: Move cursor up J: Select highlighted item 4: Cancel and return to previous menu 2: Select highlighted item or display sub-menu 3: Move cursor down 1 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. 2 Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu. 3 Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu.
First Steps Complete the steps in this chapter before taking pictures for the first time. Attach the Camera Strap A strap is supplied with the camera; additional straps are available separately. Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets.
Charge the Battery The battery can be charged using the supplied battery charger. D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions in “For Your Safety” (0 x) and “Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions” (0 27). The Battery Charger Insert the battery and plug the charger in. An exhausted battery will fully charge in about 2 hours and 30 minutes. In some countries or regions, charger may be supplied with adapter connected. The CHARGE lamp will flash while the battery charges.
Insert the Battery and a Memory Card Before inserting or removing the battery or memory cards, confirm that the camera 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. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown, slide it straight into the slot until it clicks into place.
D Removing the Battery To remove 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. D Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber cover, and press the card in to eject it (q). The card can then be removed by hand (w).
Battery Level The battery level is shown in the shooting display while the camera is on. Monitor Viewfinder The battery level display changes as the battery level diminishes, from L through K and finally to H. When the battery level falls to H, suspend shooting and charge the battery or ready a spare battery. When the battery is exhausted, the H icon will flash; charge the battery or insert a fully-charged spare battery.
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 the battery during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer or other device. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
Attach a Lens The camera can be used with Z mount lenses. Before attaching or removing lenses, confirm that the camera power switch is in the OFF position. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed, and be sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a NIKKOR Z DX 16– 50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR.
D F Mount Lenses Be sure to attach the FTZ mount adapter (available separately) before using F mount lenses. Attempting to attach F mount lenses directly to the camera could damage the lens or image sensor. D Detaching Lenses 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.
Turn the Camera On When you first turn the camera on, you will be prompted to choose a language using the multi selector and J button. Press G and use the multi selector and J button to set the camera clock. No other operations can be performed until the clock is set.
Basic Photography and Playback This chapter explains the basics of taking and viewing photos. Taking Photographs (b Mode) Follow the steps below to take photographs in b (auto) mode, an automatic “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. The monitor will light. 2 Select photo mode. Rotate the photo/movie selector to C.
3 Select b mode. Rotate the mode dial to b. Mode dial 4 Ready the camera. Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Bring your elbows in against the sides of your chest.
5 Frame the photograph. Frame the shot with your subject in the AF-area brackets. AF-area brackets 6 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. • If the subject is stationary, the focus point will be displayed in green when the camera focuses. If the camera is unable to focus, the AFarea brackets will flash.
7 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph (you can also take a photograph by touching the monitor: touch your subject to focus and lift your finger to release the shutter). The memory card access lamp will light while the photo is recorded to the memory card. Do not eject the memory card or remove the battery until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.
Shooting Movies (b Mode) b (auto) mode can also be used for simple, “point-and-shoot” movie recording. 1 Turn the camera on. The monitor will light. 2 Select movie mode. Rotate the photo/movie selector to 1. Note that the built-in flash and optional flash units cannot be used when the camera is in movie mode. 3 Select b mode. Rotate the mode dial to b.
4 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording. While recording is in progress, the camera will display a recording indicator and the time remaining. The camera can be refocused at any time during recording by tapping your subject in the display. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. Movie-record button Recording indicator Time remaining 5 End recording. Press the movie-record button again to end recording.
Basic Playback Photographs and movies can be viewed on the camera. 1 Press the K button. A picture will appear in the display. 2 View additional pictures. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. When pictures are displayed in the monitor, you can view other pictures by flicking a finger left or right over the display. To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutterrelease button halfway. Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon.
The following operations can be performed: Operation Pause Play Rewind/advance Start slow-motion playback Skip 10 s Skip to last or first frame Adjust volume Trim movie Exit Return to shooting mode Description Press 3 to pause playback. Press J to resume playback when playback is paused or during rewind/advance. Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance.
Deleting Unwanted Pictures Press the O button to delete the current picture. Note that pictures cannot be recovered once deleted. 1 Display a picture you wish to delete. Display a photo or movie you wish to delete as described in “Basic Playback” (0 24). 2 Delete the picture. Press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press the O button again to delete the picture and return to playback. To exit without deleting the picture, press K.
Technical Notes 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.
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. Lenses, viewfinders, and other glass elements are easily damaged. Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower. When using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent discharge of liquid.
Notes on the monitor and viewfinder: These displays are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device. Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.
• Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use and replace the terminal cover. These devices draw minute amounts of charge even when off and could draw the battery down to the point that it will no longer function. If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it from the camera for storage.
• Battery capacity may temporarily drop if the battery is charged at low temperatures or used at a temperature below the temperature at which it was charged. • Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance. • A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement. Purchase a new battery. • Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Unplug when not in use.
Specifications Nikon Z 50 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Lens Compatible lenses Effective pixels Effective pixels Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust-Reduction System Storage Image size (pixels) 32 Technical Notes Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses Nikon Z mount • Z mount NIKKOR lenses • F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply 20.9 million 23.5 × 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format) 21.
Storage File format Picture Control System Media File system Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame coverage Magnification Eyepoint Diopter adjustment Eye sensor Monitor Monitor • NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx.
Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Release Release mode Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focalplane mechanical shutter; electronic frontcurtain shutter; electronic shutter 1/4000 – 30 s (choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV), bulb, time X= 1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported Single frame, low-speed continuous, highspeed continuous, high-speed continuous (extended), self-timer • Low-speed continuous: 1–4 fps • High-speed continuous: 5 fps
Exposure Mode • b: Auto, P: programmed auto with flexible program, S: shutter-priority auto, A: aperturepriority auto, M: manual • Scene modes: k portrait; l landscape; p child; m sports; n close up; o night portrait; r night landscape; s party/indoor; t beach/snow; d sunset; e dusk/dawn; f pet portrait; g candlelight; j blossom; z autumn colors; 0 food • Special effect modes: 4 night vision; V super vivid; T pop; U photo illustration; 5 toy camera effect; 6 miniature effect; 7 selective color; 1 silhouett
Focus Lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); AF mode autoswitch (AF-A; available only in photo mode); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking • Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used Focus points (single-point 209 AF, photo mode, DX image area) AF-area mode Pinpoint, single-point, and dynamic-area AF (pinpoint and dynamic-area AF available in photo mode only); wide-area AF (S); wide-area AF (L); auto-area AF Focus
Flash Flash-ready indicator Accessory shoe Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) White balance White balance Bracketing Bracketing types Movie Metering system Metering mode Frame size (pixels) and frame rate Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock i-TTL flash control, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto
Movie File format Video compression Audio recording format Audio recording device MOV, MP4 H.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Wi-Fi Bluetooth Range (line of sight) • Standards: - IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the following European countries: Albania, Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, and Tajikistan) - IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (other European countries, Uzbekistan, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) - IEEE 802.
Power source Battery Charging AC adapter One EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion battery EH-73P charging AC adapter Tripod socket Tripod socket 14 Dimensions/weight Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity / in. (ISO 1222) Approx. 126.5 × 93.5 × 60 mm (5 × 3.7 × 2.4 in.) Approx. 450 g (15.9 oz.) with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 395 g/14 oz.
❚❚ MH-32 Battery Charger Rated input Rated output Supported batteries Charging time Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.21 A DC 8.4 V/1.12 A (MAX) Nikon EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) Approx. 67 × 94 × 28 mm (2.7 × 3.8 × 1.2 in.), excluding plug adapter Approx. 99 g (3.
A 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.
Approved Memory Cards The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, including SDHC and SDXC cards compliant with UHS-I. Cards rated UHS Speed Class 3 or better are recommended for movie recording and playback; using slower cards may result in recording or playback being interrupted. When choosing cards for use in card readers, be sure they are compatible with the device. Contact the manufacturer for information on features, operation, and limitations on use.
Battery Endurance The approximate length of footage or number of shots that can be recorded with a fully-charged EN-EL25 battery varies with the monitor mode.
NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR Lens Note that lens kits may not be available in some countries or regions. Using the Lens ❚❚ Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions 1 2 8 3 4 5 6 7 9 Note: The rear cap included with the lens that comes with the lens kit may differ from that shown, in which case it can be removed without performing Step q.
1 2 3 4 5 Lens hood* Zoom ring Focal length scale Focal length mark Control ring 6 Lens mounting mark 7 CPU contacts 8 Front lens cap 9 Rear lens cap * Available separately. Specifications Mount Focal length Maximum aperture Lens construction Angle of view Focal length scale Focusing system Vibration reduction Minimum focus distance (measured from focal plane) Maximum reproduction ratio Diaphragm blades Aperture range Filter-attachment size Dimensions Weight Nikon Z mount 16 – 50 mm f/3.5 – 6.
NIKKOR Z DX 50–250mm f/4.5–6.3 VR Lens Note that lens kits may not be available in some countries or regions. Using the Lens ❚❚ Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions 1 2 3 11 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 Note: The rear cap included with the lens that comes with the lens kit may differ from that shown, in which case it can be removed without performing Step q.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Lens hood* Lens hood lock mark Lens hood alignment mark Lens hood mounting mark Zoom ring Focal length scale 48 Technical Notes 7 Focal length mark 8 Control ring 9 Lens mounting mark 10 CPU contacts 11 Front lens cap 12 Rear lens cap * Available separately.
Specifications Mount Focal length Maximum aperture Lens construction Angle of view Focal length scale Focusing system Vibration reduction Minimum focus distance (measured from focal plane) Maximum reproduction ratio Diaphragm blades Aperture range Filter-attachment size Dimensions Weight Nikon Z mount 50 – 250 mm f/4.5 – 6.
Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
Notice for Customers in Canada CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Co-location This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 FCC/ISED 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.
Notice for Customers in Singapore Trade Name: Model: Z 50 This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. The content of certification labels not affixed to the device is given below.
A Conformity Marking The standards with which the camera complies can be viewed using the Conformity marking option in the setup menu.
Trademarks and Licenses 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, macOS, 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.
A FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project (https://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved. A MIT License (HarfBuzz) Portions of this software are copyright © 2018 The HarfBuzz Project (https://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights reserved.
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Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty Dear Nikon Customer, We thank you for your purchasing this Nikon product. Should your Nikon product require warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom it was purchased or a member of our authorized service network within the sales territory of Nikon Europe B.V. (e.g. Europe/Russia/others). See details under: https://www.europe-nikon.
2. This warranty will not cover: • necessary maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear. • modifications to upgrade the product from its normal purpose as described in user manuals, without the prior written consent of Nikon. • transport costs and all risks of transport relating directly or indirectly to the warranty of the products.
4. This service warranty does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights under applicable national laws in force, nor the consumer’s right against the dealer arising from their sales/ purchase contract. Notice: An overview of all authorized Nikon Service Stations can be found online by following this Link (URL = https://www.europe-nikon.com/service/).
E L P Nikon Z 50 S M A 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 Reference Manual • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page xxii). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
Choose from 2 different manuals. For a guide to all aspects of camera operation, read: The Reference Manual (this manual) In addition to the material covered in the User’s Manual supplied with the camera, the Reference Manual explores applied photography, details the options available in the camera menus, and covers such topics as connecting the camera to other devices.
For a guide to basic shooting and playback, read: The User’s Manual (included) Master basic camera operations and features.
Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera. BF-N1 body cap Camera EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover MH-32 battery charger (plug adapter supplied in countries or regions where required; shape depends on country of sale) AN-DC20 strap (0 30) DK-30 rubber eyecup (comes attached to camera, 0 432) Warranty User’s Manual UC-E21 USB cable (0 387) Memory cards are sold separately.
About This Manual Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: D This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using this product. A This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful when using this product. 0 This icon marks references to other sections in this manual. Menu items, options, and messages that appear in the camera displays are shown in bold.
Table of Contents Package Contents ........................................................................ iv Menu List ................................................................................... xviii For Your Safety .......................................................................... xxii Notices........................................................................................ xxvi Getting to Know the Camera 1 Parts of the Camera .....................................................
Insert the Battery and a Memory Card.................................... 32 Attach a Lens................................................................................ 36 Turn the Camera On ................................................................... 38 Basic Photography and Playback 40 Taking Photographs (b Mode) ................................................ 40 Shooting Movies (b Mode).......................................................44 Basic Playback.....................................
h (Scene Modes) ..............................................................................80 k Portrait .......................................................................................81 l Landscape.................................................................................81 p Child............................................................................................81 m Sports..........................................................................................82 n Close up......
The Built-In Flash.......................................................................103 Flash Modes.........................................................................................104 Flash Compensation.........................................................................107 FV Lock ..................................................................................................108 The i Menu 110 Using the i Menu ......................................................................
More About Playback 145 Viewing Pictures ....................................................................... 145 Full-Frame Playback ......................................................................... 145 Thumbnail Playback......................................................................... 146 Photo Information.................................................................... 147 The i Button: Playback............................................................
ISO Sensitivity Settings...........................................................192 White Balance ............................................................................194 Set Picture Control ...................................................................200 Manage Picture Control .........................................................202 Color Space.................................................................................205 Active D-Lighting...........................................
Set Picture Control................................................................... 256 Manage Picture Control......................................................... 256 Active D-Lighting ..................................................................... 256 High ISO NR ................................................................................ 256 Vignette Control....................................................................... 257 Diffraction Compensation ...............................
b: Metering/Exposure..................................................................270 b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl ...........................................270 b2: Easy Exposure Compensation ......................................270 b3: Center-Weighted Area ....................................................271 b4: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure ........................................271 c: Timers/AE Lock ..........................................................................
g: Movie............................................................................................ 293 g1: Customize i Menu ......................................................... 293 g2: Custom Controls ............................................................... 294 g3: AF Speed .............................................................................. 299 g4: AF Tracking Sensitivity.................................................... 299 g5: Highlight Display ..................................
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies ...........323 NEF (RAW) Processing.............................................................326 Trim................................................................................................329 Resize ............................................................................................330 D-Lighting ...................................................................................332 Quick Retouch ...............................................
Connecting to Other Devices 387 Connecting to Computers Via USB ....................................... 387 Installing ViewNX-i............................................................................ 388 Copying Pictures to the Computer............................................. 389 Connecting to Printers ............................................................ 392 Printing Pictures One at a Time.................................................... 393 Printing Multiple Pictures..................
Technical Notes 416 Compatible Lenses....................................................................416 The Camera Display ..................................................................417 The Monitor: Photo Mode ..............................................................417 The Monitor: Movie Mode ..............................................................422 The Viewfinder: Photo Mode.........................................................423 The Viewfinder: Movie Mode...................
Menu List The camera offers the following menus. For a more complete description of individual menu items, refer to the “Menu Guide” chapter in the Reference Manual.
MOVIE SHOOTING MENU Reset movie shooting menu File naming Frame size/frame rate Movie quality Movie file type ISO sensitivity settings White balance Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control Active D-Lighting High ISO NR Vignette control Diffraction compensation Auto distortion control Flicker reduction Metering Release mode (save frame) Focus mode AF-area mode Optical VR Electronic VR Microphone sensitivity Attenuator Frequency response Wind noise reduction CUSTOM SETTING MENU Reset custom settings a Aut
CUSTOM SETTING MENU d Shooting/display d1 CL mode shooting speed d2 Max. continuous release d3 Exposure delay mode d4 Shutter type Limit selectable image d5 area d6 File number sequence d7 Apply settings to live view d8 Framing grid display d9 Peaking highlights View all in continuous d10 mode e Bracketing/flash e1 Flash sync speed e2 Flash shutter speed e3 Exposure comp.
SETUP MENU Format memory card Save user settings Reset user settings Language Time zone and date Monitor brightness Viewfinder brightness Viewfinder color balance Information display AF fine-tune Image Dust Off ref photo Image comment Copyright information Beep options Touch controls Self-portrait mode HDMI Location data display Airplane mode Connect to smart device Connect to PC Wireless remote (ML-L7) options Conformity marking Energy saving Slot empty release lock Reset all settings Firmware version RET
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Getting to Know the Camera Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the names and functions of 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. Parts of the Camera Refer to this section for the names and locations of camera controls and displays. Camera Body 2 5 6 7 8 1 4 3 1 9 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 Eyelet for camera strap................ 30 Stereo microphone....................... 45 Speaker.............
The Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 3 8 4 9 5 10 11 7 6 12 1 AF-assist illuminator ............42, 268 6 Lens mounting mark ....................36 Red-eye reduction lamp... 104, 125 7 Image sensor ............................... 438 Self-timer lamp ........................... 134 8 Connector for external 2 Built-in flash...........................29, 103 microphone ............................... 431 3 Flash pop-up control ...........29, 103 9 USB connector ...................
12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 16 15 14 Monitor mode button.....................8 Viewfinder eyepiece...................432 Viewfinder .........................................7 Eye sensor..........................................7 Diopter adjustment control ..........7 A (L) button ..............20, 70, 100 J button ........................................ 21 Multi selector ................................. 21 Memory card access lamp.... 43, 133 13 12 11 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 G button..
The Camera Body (Continued) 6 7 1 8 2 3 4 9 5 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sub-command dial ................9, 290 7 Lens release button ......................37 Fn1 button ..............27, 63, 282, 294 8 CPU contacts Fn2 button ..............27, 51, 282, 294 9 Tripod socket ..................................76 Battery-chamber cover latch......32 10 Battery latch ...................................32 Battery-chamber cover ................32 11 Memory card slot ..........................32 Lens mount ............
The Monitor and Viewfinder At default settings, the following indicators appear in the monitor and viewfinder in photo mode; for a full list of indicators, see “The Camera Display” (0 417). Monitor Viewfinder 21 23 24 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 1 23456 7 8 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 9 10 11 12 26 2 19 13 20 1 22 18 17 12 16 15 14 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Shooting mode ............................. 71 Focus point...............................42, 54 Release mode ..............................
17 18 19 20 21 Aperture...........................................73 Shutter speed ..........................72, 74 Subject tracking.............................58 Metering ..................... 127, 208, 258 Battery indicator ............................34 22 23 24 25 26 Shutter type................................. 275 “Clock not set” indicator..............39 Optical VR indicator.......... 135, 212 Touch shooting ....................... 12, 59 AF-area brackets............................
Camera Controls This section outlines how to use various camera controls and displays. The Viewfinder Placing your eye to the viewfinder activates the eye sensor, switching the display from the monitor to the viewfinder (note that the eye sensor will also respond to other objects, such as your fingers). The viewfinder can be used Eye sensor for menus and playback if desired.
The Monitor Mode Button Press the monitor mode button to cycle between viewfinder and monitor displays. Press the monitor mode button to cycle through the displays as follows. Automatic display switch: The display switches from the monitor to the viewfinder when you place your eye to the viewfinder, and from the viewfinder to the monitor when you take your eye away. Viewfinder only: The viewfinder is used for shooting, menus, and playback; the monitor remains blank.
The Mode Dial Rotate the mode dial to Mode dial choose from the following modes: • b Auto: A “point-and-shoot” mode in which the camera sets exposure and hue (0 40, 44). • P Programmed auto: The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. • S Shutter-priority auto: You choose the shutter speed; the camera selects the aperture for best results. • A Aperture-priority auto: You choose the aperture; the camera selects the shutter speed for best results.
The S (ISO Sensitivity) Button The camera adjusts its sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) in response to the lighting conditions in effect at the time the picture is taken. ❚❚ Adjusting ISO Sensitivity ISO sensitivity can be adjusted in all modes except b and 4. • To adjust ISO sensitivity, hold the S button and rotate the main command dial. • Choose from values of from ISO 100 to 51200, or select Hi 1 or Hi 2.
The E (Exposure Compensation) Button Exposure compensation alters exposure from the value chosen by the camera. Use it to make pictures brighter or darker. Exposure compensation: −1 EV No exposure compensation Exposure compensation: +1 EV • Exposure compensation can be adjusted by holding the E button and rotating either command dial. • Choose higher values to make the picture brighter, lower values to make it darker.
Touch Controls The touch-sensitive monitor can be used to adjust camera settings, focus and release the shutter, view photos and movies, enter text, and navigate the menus. Touch controls are not available while the viewfinder is in use. ❚❚ Focusing and Releasing the Shutter Touch the monitor to focus on the selected point (touch AF). In photo mode, the shutter will be released when you lift your finger from the display (touch shutter). Touch AF settings can be adjusted by tapping the W icon (0 59).
❚❚ Taking Pictures in Self-Portrait Mode • Self-portrait mode is selected automatically when the monitor is in the self-portrait position. • In self-portrait mode, exposure Self-timer compensation and self-timer settings can be adjusted using touch controls. • Tap the self-timer icon to choose the shutter-release delay and the number of pictures taken. • Tap the exposure compensation icon Exposure compensation to adjust exposure. • Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.
D Self-Portrait Mode Note the following: • Selecting self-portrait mode disables all controls except the power switch, shutter-release button, movie-record button, photo/movie selector, mode dial, and flash pop-up control. • If the option selected for Custom Setting c3 (Power off delay) > Standby timer is less than a minute, the timer will expire if no operations are performed for about a minute; otherwise, the timer will expire normally.
Use stretch and pinch gestures to zoom in and out and slide to scroll. You can also give the display two quick taps to zoom in from full-frame playback or cancel zoom. To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view, use a pinch gesture in full-frame playback. Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4, 9, and 72 frames. ❚❚ Movie Playback Tap the on-screen guide to start movie playback (movies are indicated by a 1 icon).
❚❚ The i Menu Tap the i icon to display the i menu during shooting (0 24, 110). Tap items to view options. ❚❚ Text Entry When a keyboard is displayed, you can enter text by tapping the keys (to cycle through the upper- and lower-case and symbol keyboards, tap the keyboard selection button) or move the cursor by tapping in the text display area.
❚❚ Navigating the Menus Slide up or down to scroll. Tap a menu icon to choose a menu. Tap menu items to display options and tap icons or sliders to change. To exit without changing settings, tap Z. D The Touch Screen The touch screen responds to static electricity and may not respond when covered with third-party protective films, when touched with fingernails or gloved hands, or when touched simultaneously in multiple locations. Do not use excessive force or touch the screen with sharp objects.
The DISP Button Use the DISP button to view or hide indicators in the monitor or viewfinder. ❚❚ Photo Mode In photo mode, tapping the DISP button cycles the display as follows: Indicators on Simplified display Information display 2 (0 420) Histogram 1 Virtual horizon 1 Not displayed during multiple exposure photography or when Off is selected for Custom Setting d7 (Apply settings to live view). 2 Not displayed in the viewfinder.
❚❚ Movie Mode In movie mode, tapping the DISP button cycles the display as follows: Indicators on Simplified display Virtual horizon Histogram Getting to Know the Camera 19
The X and W Buttons The X and W buttons are used to zoom the display in the monitor in or out during shooting and playback. ❚❚ Shooting Tap X to zoom in on the display in the monitor. Tap X to increase the zoom ratio, W to zoom out. ❚❚ Playback Tap X to zoom in on pictures during full-frame playback. Tap X to increase the zoom ratio, W to zoom out. Tapping W when the picture is displayed full frame “zooms out” to the thumbnail list.
The G Button Press the G button to view the menus. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 D: Playback menu .................... 178 C: Photo shooting menu........ 184 1: Movie shooting menu......... 253 A: Custom Settings menu....... 261 B: Setup menu............................. 301 N: Retouch menu...................... 323 O/m: My Menu or recent settings (defaults to My Menu).................................... 341 8 d: Help icon .................................. 23 9 Current settings ..........................
1 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. 2 Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu. 3 Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu. 4 Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item (items that are displayed in gray are not currently available and cannot be selected).
5 Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. 6 Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option (options that are displayed in gray are not currently available and cannot be selected). 7 Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button. To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. You can also navigate the menus using touch controls (0 17).
The i Button (i Icon) For quick access to frequently-used settings, press the i button or tap the i icon in the display. or Tap the desired item or highlight items and press J to view options. You can also adjust settings by highlighting items and rotating the command dials. The items displayed in photo mode differ from those displayed in movie mode. A The Playback i Menu Pressing the i button during playback displays a context-sensitive menu of frequently-used playback options.
❚❚ Customizing the i Menu The items displayed in the photo-mode i menu can be chosen using Custom Setting f1 (Customize i menu). 1 Select Custom Setting f1. In the Custom Settings menu, highlight Custom Setting f1 (Customize i menu) and press J (for information on using the menus, see “The G Button”, 0 21). 2 Choose a position. Highlight a position in the menu you want to edit and press J. 3 Choose an option.
A Options That Can Be Assigned to the i Menu The following options can be assigned to the i menu for photo mode: • Exposure delay • Choose image area • Flash mode mode • Image quality • Flash compensation • Shutter type • Image size • Focus mode • Apply settings to live • Exposure • AF-area mode • Optical VR view compensation • Auto bracketing • Peaking highlights • ISO sensitivity • Multiple exposure • Monitor/viewfinder settings brightness • HDR (high dynamic • White balance • Set Picture Control range) •
The Function Buttons (Fn1 and Fn2) The Fn1 and Fn2 buttons can also be used Fn1 button for quick access to selected settings during shooting. The settings assigned to these buttons can be chosen using Custom Setting f2 (Custom controls (shooting)) and the selected setting adjusted by pressing the button and Fn2 button rotating the command dials. At default settings, the Fn1 button is used for white balance and the Fn2 button to select focus and AF-area modes.
3 Choose an option. Highlight an option and press J to assign it to the selected button and return to the menu displayed in Step 2. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to choose the role played by the remaining button. 4 Exit. Press the G button to save changes and exit.
The Flash Pop-Up Control Slide the flash pop-up control to raise the built-in flash. • Raise the built-in flash for flash photography. The built-in flash will not fire while lowered.
First Steps Complete the steps in this chapter before taking pictures for the first time. Attach the Camera Strap A strap is supplied with the camera; additional straps are available separately. Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets.
Charge the Battery The battery can be charged using the supplied battery charger. D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions in “For Your Safety” (0 xxii) and “Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions” (0 440). The Battery Charger Insert the battery and plug the charger in. An exhausted battery will fully charge in about 2 hours and 30 minutes. In some countries or regions, charger may be supplied with adapter connected. The CHARGE lamp will flash while the battery charges.
Insert the Battery and a Memory Card Before inserting or removing the battery or memory cards, confirm that the camera 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. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown, slide it straight into the slot until it clicks into place.
D Removing the Battery To remove 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. D Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber cover, and press the card in to eject it (q). The card can then be removed by hand (w).
Battery Level The battery level is shown in the shooting display while the camera is on. Monitor Viewfinder The battery level display changes as the battery level diminishes, from L through K and finally to H. When the battery level falls to H, suspend shooting and charge the battery or ready a spare battery. When the battery is exhausted, the H icon will flash; charge the battery or insert a fully-charged spare battery.
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 the battery during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer or other device. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
Attach a Lens The camera can be used with Z mount lenses. Before attaching or removing lenses, confirm that the camera power switch is in the OFF position. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed, and be sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a NIKKOR Z DX 16– 50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR.
D F Mount Lenses Be sure to attach the FTZ mount adapter (available separately) before using F mount lenses. Attempting to attach F mount lenses directly to the camera could damage the lens or image sensor. D Detaching Lenses 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.
Turn the Camera On When you first turn the camera on, you will be prompted to choose a language using the multi selector and J button. Press G and use the multi selector and J button to set the camera clock. No other operations can be performed until the clock is set.
D The t (“Clock Not Set”) Icon The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed. Two days of charging will power the clock for about a month. If a t icon flashes in the display, the clock has been reset and the date and time recorded with new photographs will not be correct. Use the Time zone and date > Date and time option in the setup menu to set the clock to the correct time and date (0 303).
Basic Photography and Playback This chapter explains the basics of taking and viewing photos. Taking Photographs (b Mode) Follow the steps below to take photographs in b (auto) mode, an automatic “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. The monitor will light. 2 Select photo mode. Rotate the photo/movie selector to C.
3 Select b mode. Rotate the mode dial to b. Mode dial 4 Ready the camera. Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Bring your elbows in against the sides of your chest.
5 Frame the photograph. Frame the shot with your subject in the AF-area brackets. AF-area brackets 6 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. • If the subject is stationary, the focus point will be displayed in green when the camera focuses. If the camera is unable to focus, the AFarea brackets will flash.
7 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph (you can also take a photograph by touching the monitor: touch your subject to focus and lift your finger to release the shutter). The memory card access lamp will light while the photo is recorded to the memory card. Do not eject the memory card or remove the battery until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.
Shooting Movies (b Mode) b (auto) mode can also be used for simple, “point-and-shoot” movie recording. 1 Turn the camera on. The monitor will light. 2 Select movie mode. Rotate the photo/movie selector to 1. Note that the built-in flash and optional flash units cannot be used when the camera is in movie mode. 3 Select b mode. Rotate the mode dial to b.
4 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording. While recording is in progress, the camera will display a recording indicator and the time remaining. The camera can be refocused at any time during recording by tapping your subject in the display. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. Movie-record button Recording indicator Time remaining 5 End recording. Press the movie-record button again to end recording.
In movie mode, photos can be taken without interrupting recording by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down. The release mode (singleframe or continuous) can be selected before shooting begins using the Release mode (save frame) option in the movie shooting menu (note that regardless of the option chosen, only one photo can be taken with each press while movie recording is in progress). A C icon will flash in the display when a photo is taken.
D During Shooting Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the display and in photos and movies shot under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or with subjects that are in motion, particularly if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves horizontally at high speed through the frame. Jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may also appear.
Basic Playback Photographs and movies can be viewed on the camera. 1 Press the K button. A picture will appear in the display. 2 View additional pictures. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. When pictures are displayed in the monitor, you can view other pictures by flicking a finger left or right over the display. To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutterrelease button halfway. Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon.
The following operations can be performed: Operation Pause Play Rewind/advance Start slow-motion playback Skip 10 s Skip to last or first frame Adjust volume Trim movie Exit Return to shooting mode Description Press 3 to pause playback. Press J to resume playback when playback is paused or during rewind/advance. Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance.
Deleting Unwanted Pictures Press the O button to delete the current picture. Note that pictures cannot be recovered once deleted. 1 Display a picture you wish to delete. Display a photo or movie you wish to delete as described in “Basic Playback” (0 48). 2 Delete the picture. Press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press the O button again to delete the picture and return to playback. To exit without deleting the picture, press K.
Basic Settings This chapter covers basic shooting and playback settings. Focus Focus can be adjusted automatically, manually, or using touch controls. How the camera focuses is governed by your choice of focus mode and AF-area mode. Choosing a Focus Mode The focus mode controls how the camera focuses. The focus mode can be selected using the Focus mode items in the i menu and the photo and movie shooting menus (0 136, 212, 258).
Option AF-S AF-C AF-F MF Description For stationary subjects. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. If the camera is able to focus, the focus point will turn from red to green; focus will Single AF lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If the camera fails to focus, the focus point will flash red and the shutter release will be disabled. For moving subjects.
D Autofocus The display may brighten or darken while the camera focuses and the focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus.
AF-Area Mode The focus point can be positioned using the multi selector. AF-area mode controls how the camera selects the focus-point for autofocus. The default setting is Auto-area AF, but other options can be selected using the AFarea mode items in the i menu and the photo and movie shooting menus (0 136, 212, 258). At default settings, AF-area mode can also be selected by holding the Fn2 button and rotating the sub-command dial (0 27).
Option e f g h Description The camera focuses on a point selected by the user. If the subject briefly leaves the selected point, the camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points. Use for Dynamic-area AF photographs of athletes and other active subjects that are hard to frame using single-point AF. This option is only available when photo mode is selected and AF mode auto-switch or Continuous AF is chosen for Focus mode.
A s: The Center Focus Point In all AF-area modes except Auto-area AF, a dot appears in the focus point when it is in the center of the frame. A Quick Focus-Point Selection For quicker focus-point selection, choose Every other point for Custom Setting a3 (Focus points used) to use only a quarter of the available focus points (the number of points available for Wide-area AF (L) does not change).
❚❚ Face/Eye-Detection AF When photographing portrait subjects with Auto-area AF, use Custom Setting a2 (Auto-area AF face/eye detection) to choose whether the camera detects both faces and eyes (face/eye-detection AF) or only faces (face-detection AF).
D Face/Eye-Detection AF Eye detection is not available in movie mode. Eye and face detection may not perform as expected if: • the subject’s face occupies a very large or very small proportion of the frame, • the subject’s face is lit too brightly or too poorly, • the subject is wearing glasses or sunglasses, • the subject’s face or eyes are obscured by hair or other objects, or • the subject moves excessively during shooting.
The Touch Shutter Touch controls can be used to focus and release the shutter. Touch the display to focus and lift your finger to release the shutter. Tap the icon shown in the illustration to choose the operation performed by tapping the display in shooting mode. Choose from the following options: • W: Touch the display to position the focus point and focus (if a face is detected, the camera will focus on the face closest to the selected point).
D Taking Pictures Using Touch Shooting Options 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. Touch shooting options can only be used to take pictures one at a time and cannot be used for manual focus or to take photographs during movie recording; for burst photography or to take photos during movie recording, use the shutter-release button.
Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when autofocus does not produce the desired results. Position the focus point over your subject and rotate the focus or control ring until the subject is in focus. For greater precision, tap the X button to zoom in on the view through the lens. When the subject is in focus, the focus point will light green and the in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the display (electronic rangefinding).
D Lenses with Focus-Mode Selection Manual focus can be selected using the controls on the lens. D Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark (E) on the camera body. The distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 16 mm (0.63 in.).
White Balance White balance ensures that white objects appear white, regardless of the color of the light source. The default setting (j) is recommended with most light sources. If the desired results cannot be achieved with auto white balance, choose another option as described below. White balance can be selected using the White balance items in the i menu and the photo and movie shooting menus (0 116, 194, 255).
Option K* 4 Auto Keep white (reduce warm colors) Keep overall atmosphere 3500– 8000 Keep warm lighting colors D Natural light auto 4500– 8000 Description White balance is adjusted automatically for optimal results with most light sources. When the built-in flash or an optional flash unit is used, white balance will be adjusted according to the lighting produced by the flash. Eliminate warm color cast produced by incandescent lighting.
Option K* Description Use with studio strobe lighting and 5400 5 Flash other large flash units. Choose color temperature from list of Choose color 2500– values or by holding Fn1 button and K temperature 10,000 rotating sub-command dial. Measure white balance for subject or light source (press and hold Fn1 button to enter direct measurement — mode, 0 119), copy white balance L Preset manual from existing photograph, or choose existing value by holding Fn1 button and rotating sub-command dial.
D D (“Natural Light Auto”) D (Natural light auto) may not produce the desired results under artificial light. Choose 4 (Auto) or an option that matches the light source. D White Balance Fine-Tuning At settings other than Choose color temperature, white balance can be fine-tuned using the White balance items in the i menu and the photo and movie shooting menus (0 117). D Studio Flash Lighting 4 (Auto) may not produce the desired results with large studio flash units.
Silent Photography To enable the electronic shutter and eliminate the noise and vibration caused by operation of the mechanical shutter, select On for Silent photography in the photo shooting menu. Regardless of the setting chosen for Beep options in the setup menu, no beep will sound when the camera focuses or while the self-timer is counting down. Note that the electronic shutter will be used regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting d4 (Shutter type).
D Silent Photography Selecting On for Silent photography mutes the shutter, but this does not absolve photographers of the need to respect their subjects’ privacy and image rights. Although the noise of the mechanical shutter is muted, other sounds may still be audible, for example during autofocus or aperture adjustment.
Rating Pictures Selected pictures can be rated or marked as candidates for later deletion. Ratings can also be viewed in Capture NX-D and ViewNX-i. Protected pictures cannot be rated. 1 Select an image. Press the K button to start playback and display a picture you want to rate. 2 Display the i menu. Press the i button to view the i menu. 3 Select Rating. Highlight Rating and press J. 4 Choose a rating.
Protecting Pictures from Deletion Use the A (L) button to protect pictures from accidental deletion. Note that this does NOT prevent pictures being deleted when the memory card is formatted. 1 Select an image. Press the K button to start playback and display a picture you want to protect. 2 Press the A (L) button. Protected pictures are indicated by a P icon; to remove protection, display the picture and press the A (L) button again.
Shooting Controls This chapter describes controls that can be used during shooting. The Mode Dial Rotate the mode dial to choose from the following modes: • b Auto: A “point-and-shoot” mode in which the camera sets exposure and hue Mode dial (0 40, 44). • P Programmed auto: The 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.
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. Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture that produce the same exposure can be selected by rotating the main command dial (“flexible program”). While flexible program is in effect, a flexible program indicator (U) is displayed.
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. A Movie Mode Exposure Settings The following exposure settings can be adjusted in movie mode: Aperture Shutter speed ISO sensitivity P, S 1 — — —2 A ✔ — —2 M ✔ ✔ ✔3 1 Exposure for mode S is equivalent to mode P.
M: Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command dial to set aperture. Shutter speed can be set to values between 30 s and 1/4000 s, Shutter Aperture or the shutter can be held open speed indefinitely for a long time-exposure (0 76). Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum values for the lens. Use the exposure indicators to check exposure.
D Exposure Indicators The exposure indicators show whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings. Depending on the option chosen for Custom Setting b1 (EV steps for exposure cntrl), the amount of under- or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV. If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, the displays will flash.
❚❚ Long Time-Exposures Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. • Bulb: The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down (note that this option functions • Shutter speed: Bulb (35-second exposure) in the same way as “time” when the camera is used with an optional ML-L7 • Aperture: f/25 remote control).
3 Choose a shutter speed. Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb or Time. Bulb Time 4 Open the shutter. Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the way down. Keep the shutter-release button pressed until the exposure is complete. Time: After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the way down. 5 Close the shutter. Bulb: Take your finger off the shutter-release button. Time: Press the shutter-release button all the way down.
User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes Assign frequently-used settings to the U1 and U2 positions on the mode dial. ❚❚ Saving User Settings Follow the steps below to save settings: 1 Adjust settings. Make the desired adjustments to camera settings, including: • photo shooting menu options, • movie shooting menu options, • Custom Settings, and • shooting mode, shutter speed (modes S and M), aperture (modes A and M), flexible program (mode P), exposure compensation, and auto bracketing.
❚❚ Recalling User Settings Rotating the mode dial to U1 or U2 recalls the settings last saved to that position. ❚❚ Resetting User Settings To reset settings for U1 or U2 to default values: 1 Select Reset user settings. Highlight Reset user settings in the setup menu and press 2. 2 Select a position. Highlight Reset U1 or Reset U2 and press 2. 3 Reset user settings. Highlight Reset and press J to restore default settings for the selected position. The camera will function in mode P.
h (Scene Modes) The camera offers a choice of “scene” modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described in “Taking Photographs (b Mode)” (0 40). The following scenes can be selected by rotating the mode dial to h and rotating the main command dial until the desired scene appears in the monitor.
k Portrait Use for portraits with soft, naturallooking skin tones. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used, background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth. l Landscape Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight. D Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. p Child Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural.
m Sports Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly. D Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. n Close up Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects. o Night Portrait Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light.
r Night Landscape Reduce noise and unnatural colors when photographing night landscapes, including street lighting and neon signs. D Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. s Party/Indoor Capture the effects of indoor background lighting. Use for parties and other indoor scenes. t Beach/Snow Capture the brightness of sunlit expanses of water, snow, or sand. D Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.
d Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. D Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. e Dusk/Dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before dawn or after sunset. D Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. f Pet Portrait Use for portraits of active pets. D Note The AF-assist illuminator turns off.
g Candlelight For photographs taken by candlelight. D Note The built-in flash turns off. j Blossom Use for fields of flowers, orchards in bloom, and other landscapes featuring expanses of blossoms. D Note The built-in flash turns off. z Autumn Colors Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in autumn leaves. D Note The built-in flash turns off.
0 Food Use for vivid photographs of food. D Note If raised, the built-in flash will fire with every shot. A Preventing Blur Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds.
q (Special Effect Modes) Special effects can be used when taking photographs and shooting movies. The following effects can be selected by rotating the mode dial to q and rotating the main command dial until the desired option appears in the monitor.
4 Night Vision Use under conditions of darkness to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities. D Note Manual focus can be used if the camera is unable to focus. The built-in flash turns off; optional flash units will not fire. V Super Vivid Overall saturation and contrast are increased for a more vibrant image. T Pop Overall saturation is increased for a more lively image.
U Photo Illustration Sharpen outlines and simplify coloring for a poster effect. Press J to adjust settings (0 92). D Notes • Movies shot in this mode play back like a slide show made up of a series of stills. • Autofocus is not available during movie recording. 5 Toy Camera Effect Create photos and movies with saturation and peripheral illumination similar to pictures shot with a toy camera. Press J to adjust settings (0 92).
6 Miniature Effect Create photos that appear to be pictures of dioramas. Works best when shooting from a high vantage point. Press J to adjust settings (0 93). D Notes • The built-in flash does not fire. • The AF-assist illuminator does not light. • Miniature effect movies play back at high speed. • Sound is not recorded with movies. 7 Selective Color All colors other than the selected colors are recorded in black and white. Press J to adjust settings (0 94).
1 Silhouette Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds. D Note The built-in flash turns off. 2 High Key Use with bright scenes to create bright images that seem filled with light. D Note The built-in flash turns off. 3 Low Key Use with dark scenes to create dark, low-key images with prominent highlights. D Note The built-in flash turns off.
A Preventing Blur Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds. A Special Effect Modes • NEF (RAW) image quality options cannot be selected in 4, V, T, U, 5, 6, and 7 modes. • In U and 6 modes, the shooting display refresh rate will drop. ❚❚ Adjusting U (Photo Illustration) Settings To adjust line thickness, select U in special effects mode and then press J. • Press 4 to thin outlines or 2 to make them thicker.
❚❚ Adjusting 6 (Miniature Effect) Settings To adjust settings, select 6 in special effects mode and then press J. 1 Position the focus point. • Use the multi selector to position the focus point in the area that you want to be in focus. • To check focus, press the shutterrelease button halfway. 2 Choose the orientation and size of the area that will be in focus. • Press J to view miniature effect options. • Press 4 or 2 to choose the orientation of the area that will be in focus.
❚❚ Adjusting 7 (Selective Color) Settings To adjust settings, select 7 in special effects mode and then press J. 1 Select colors. Selected color • Press J to view selective color options. • Frame an object of the desired color in the white square at the center of the display. • To zoom in on the center of the display for more precise color selection, tap the X button. Tap the W button to zoom out.
3 Select additional colors. • To select additional colors, rotate the main command dial to highlight another of the numbered color boxes and repeat Steps 1 and 2. • Up to 3 colors can be selected. • To deselect the highlighted color, press O. • To remove all colors, press and hold O. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; select Yes. 4 Save changes. • Press J to save changes; the selected effect will be applied during shooting.
The S (ISO Sensitivity) Button Hold the S button and rotate the main command dial to adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light according to the amount of light available. The current setting is shown in the shooting display. Choose from settings of from ISO 100 to ISO 51200; settings about 1 and 2 EV above 51200 are also available for special situations. h mode and all q modes apart from 4 offer an additional ISO-A (auto) option.
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control In modes P, S, A, and M, auto ISO Sub-command dial sensitivity control can be enabled or disabled by holding the S button and rotating the sub-command dial. When auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure cannot be achieved at the value selected with the S button and main command dial.
The E (Exposure Compensation) Button In modes other than b, exposure compensation can be used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. Choose from values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) for photographs, or between −3 and +3 EV for movies. By default, adjustments to exposure compensation are made in increments of 1/3 EV. This can be changed to 1/2 EV using Custom Setting b1 (EV steps for exposure cntrl).
At values other than ±0.0, the camera displays a E icon (movie mode) or a E icon and the exposure indicator (photo mode) after you release the E button. The current value for exposure compensation can be confirmed by pressing the E button. Monitor Viewfinder Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0.
The A (L) Button Press the A (L) button to lock focus and exposure. Autoexposure (AE) Lock Pressing the A (L) button locks exposure at the current setting. AE lock can be used to recompose shots after metering a subject that will not be in the selected focus area in the final composition, and is particularly effective with spot or centerweighted metering. Focus Lock Press the A (L) button to lock focus on the current subject when AF-C is selected for focus mode.
❚❚ Locking Focus and Exposure Follow the steps below to use focus and exposure lock. 1 Set focus and exposure. Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. 2 Lock focus and exposure. Shutter-release button With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, press the A (L) button to lock both focus and exposure (an AE-L icon will be displayed).
3 Recompose the photograph and shoot. Focus will remain locked between shots if you keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway (AF-S) or keep the A (L) button pressed, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting. Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, focus again at the new distance.
The Built-In Flash You’ll find that the built-in flash enhances the photographic experience in a variety of situations, including when lighting is poor or when you need to fill in shadows and backlit subjects. Before using the built-in flash, raise it by sliding the flash pop-up control. 1 Slide the flash pop-up control to raise the built-in flash. 2 Choose a flash mode. Select Flash mode in the i or photo shooting menu and choose a flash mode.
Flash Modes Use the Flash mode option in the i or photo shooting menu to choose the effect produced by the flash. The options available vary with the shooting mode selected. Option Description Fill flash (front-curtain sync): The flash fires with every I shot. Red-eye reduction: Use for portraits. The red-eye J reduction lamp lights before the flash fires to help reduce “red-eye”.
Option Description Available in Auto slow sync: As for “slow sync”, except that the flash t o fires only as required. Auto slow sync + red-eye: As for “slow-sync + red-eye”, u o except that the flash fires only as required. b, P, S, A, M, k, p, s Flash off: The flash does not fire. n, o, s, f, V, T, U, 5 D Lowering the Built-In Flash To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. D Using the Built-In Flash • Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows.
D Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-In Flash Shutter speed can be set as follows when the built-in-flash unit is used: Mode Shutter speed b, p, n, s, f, 0, V, T, U, 5 Set automatically by camera (1/200 s–1/60 s) k Set automatically by camera (1/200 s–1/30 s) o Set automatically by camera (1/200 s–2 s) P, A Set automatically by camera (1/200 s–1/60 s) * 1/200 s–30 s S 1/200 s–30 s, Bulb, Time M * Shutter speed may be set as slow as 30 s if slow sync, rear-curtain sync, or slow sync with redeye reductio
Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output by from –3 EV to +1 EV, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. By default, adjustments to exposure compensation are made in increments of 1/3 EV. This can be changed to 1/2 EV using Custom Setting b1 (EV steps for exposure cntrl). Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections.
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 not available in b, h, and q modes. To use FV lock: 1 Assign FV lock to a camera control.
4 Lock flash level. After confirming that the flash-ready indicator (c) appears in the camera display, press the control selected in Step 1. The flash unit will emit a monitor pre-flash to determine the appropriate flash level. Flash output will be locked at this level and FV lock icon (r) will appear in the camera display. 5 Recompose the photograph. Flash output will remain locked at the value metered in Step 4. 6 Take the photograph. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot.
The i Menu Pressing the i button displays the i menu: a menu of frequently-used settings for the current mode. Using the i Menu Press the i button to display the i menu. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options, then highlight an option and press J to select it and return to the i menu (to exit to the previous display without changing settings, press the i button).
The Photo-Mode i Menu At default settings, the following items appear in the i menu for photo mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 3 5 7 9 11 2 4 6 8 10 12 Set Picture Control......................112 7 Wi-Fi connection......................... 128 White balance..............................116 8 Active D-Lighting ....................... 129 Image quality...............................122 9 Release mode .............................. 131 Image size.....................................124 10 Optical VR.........
Set Picture Control Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene. Option n Q R S T o p q k01– k20 Description The camera automatically adjusts hues and tones based on the Standard Picture Control. The complexions of portrait subjects will appear Auto softer, and such elements as the foliage and sky in outdoor shots more vivid, than in pictures taken with the Standard Picture Control. Standard processing for balanced results. Standard Recommended for most situations.
To view Picture Control settings, highlight a Picture Control and press 3. Changes to settings can be previewed in the display (0 114). The current Picture Control is indicated by an icon in the display during shooting.
❚❚ Modifying Picture Controls Picture Controls can be modified to suit the scene or the photographer’s creative intent. Highlight Set Picture Control in the i menu and press J to display the Picture Control list, then highlight a Picture Control and press 3 to display Picture Control settings. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting and press 4 or 2 to choose a value in increments of 1, or rotate the sub-command dial to choose a value in increments of 0.
The following settings are available: Option Effect level Description Mute or heighten the effect of Creative Picture Control. Quickly adjust levels for balanced Sharpening, Midrange sharpening, and Clarity. You can also make individual adjustments to the following parameters: • Sharpening: Control the sharpness of details and outlines. • Mid-range sharpening: Adjust sharpness according to the fineness of the patterns and lines in mid-tones affected by Sharpening and Clarity.
White Balance Adjust white balance (for more information, see “White Balance”, 0 63). Option 4 Auto Keep white (reduce warm colors) Keep overall atmosphere Keep warm lighting colors D Natural light auto H G M J Direct sunlight Cloudy Shade Incandescent Option I Fluorescent Sodium-vapor lamps Warm-white fluorescent White fluorescent Cool-white fluorescent Day white fluorescent Daylight fluorescent High temp.
❚❚ Fine-Tuning White Balance Selecting White balance in the i menu displays a list of white balance options. If an option other than Choose color temperature is highlighted, fine-tuning options can be displayed by pressing 3. Any changes to fine-tuning options can be previewed in the display. Increase green Increase blue Increase amber Increase magenta Tap the arrows in the display or use the multi selector to finetune white balance. Press J to save settings and return to the i menu.
❚❚ Choosing a Color Temperature Selecting White balance in the i menu displays a list of white balance options. When Choose color temperature is highlighted, color temperature options can be viewed by pressing 3. Value for Amber–Blue axis Value for Green–Magenta axis Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits on the Amber–Blue or Green– Magenta axis and press 1 or 3 to change. Press J to save settings and return to the i menu.
❚❚ Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall up to six custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. Follow the steps below to measure a value for preset manual white balance. 1 Display white balance presets. Highlight Preset manual in the i menu white balance display and press 3 to display a list of white balance presets. 2 Select a preset.
4 Measure white balance. To measure white balance, tap a white or gray object, or use the multi selector to position the r over a white or gray area of the display and either press J or press the shutterrelease button all the way down (note that the r cannot be repositioned when the built-in flash is enabled or an optional flash unit is attached, in which case you will need to measure white balance with a white or gray object positioned in the center of the frame).
D Measuring Preset Manual White Balance Preset manual white balance cannot be measured while HDR or multiple exposure shooting is in progress. D Direct Measurement Mode Direct measurement mode will end if no operations are performed in the time selected for Custom Setting c3 (Power off delay) > Standby timer.
Image Quality Choose a file format for photographs. Option NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic NEF (RAW) JPEG fine JPEG normal JPEG basic Description Record two copies of each photo: an NEF (RAW) image and a JPEG copy. Only the JPEG copy is displayed during playback, but deleting the JPEG copy also deletes the NEF (RAW) image. The NEF (RAW) image can only be viewed using a computer. Record photos in NEF (RAW) format. Record photos in JPEG format.
A NEF (RAW) NEF (RAW) image files (extension “*.nef”) contain the raw image data output from the image sensor. Using Nikon’s ViewNX-i or Capture NX-D software, you can adjust and re-adjust settings such as exposure compensation and white balance as often as you please without degrading image quality, making this format ideal for photos that will be processed in multiple different ways. ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D are available free-of-charge from the Nikon Download Center.
Image Size Choose the size at which photographs are recorded. The option currently selected is shown in the display during shooting. The physical dimensions of the photos in pixels vary with the option selected for Choose image area in the photo shooting menu.
Flash Mode Choose a flash mode for the built-in flash. The options available depend on the mode selected with the mode dial.
A Flash Modes Available with Optional Flash Units The flash modes available when an optional flash unit is attached vary with the mode selected with the mode dial.
Metering Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available: Option L M N t Description The camera meters a wide area of the frame and sets exposure according to tone distribution, Matrix metering color, composition, and distance for results close to those seen by the naked eye.
Wi-Fi Connection Enable or disable Wi-Fi. Enable Wi-Fi to establish wireless connections to computers or between the camera and smartphones or tablets (smart devices) running the SnapBridge app. The camera displays a Wi-Fi icon when Wi-Fi is enabled. To turn Wi-Fi off, highlight Wi-Fi connection in the i menu and press J. If Wi-Fi is currently enabled, a Close Wi-Fi connection prompt will be displayed; press J to end the connection.
Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for highcontrast 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.
D Active D-Lighting Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in photos taken with Active D-Lighting. Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects. Active D-Lighting does not apply at high ISO sensitivities (Hi 1 and Hi 2), including high sensitivities selected via auto ISO sensitivity control.
Release Mode Choose the operation performed when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Option U Single frame V Continuous L W Continuous H X Continuous H (extended) E Self-timer Description The camera takes one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed. While the shutter-release button is held down, the camera records 1–4 frames per second. The frame rate can be chosen by rotating the sub-command dial when Continuous L is highlighted in the release-mode menu.
D The Shooting Display In continuous low-speed and continuous high-speed modes, the display is updated in real time even while shooting is in progress. D Frame Advance Rate Frame advance rate varies with camera settings. The approximate maximum rates at different settings are given in the table below. Silent photography Image quality Bit depth Off On JPEG — Continuous L 12 User-selected NEF (RAW)/ NEF (RAW) + JPEG 14 JPEG — 4.
D The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. The approximate number of images that can be stored in the buffer at current settings is shown in the exposure-count displays while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the memory card access lamp will light.
❚❚ The Self-Timer In self-timer mode, pressing the shutter-release button starts a timer, and a photo is taken when the timer expires. 1 Select Release mode in the i menu, highlight Self-timer, and press 3. 2 Choose the self-timer release delay and number of shots. Press J when settings complete. 3 Frame the photograph and focus. In release-priority focus modes, including AF-S, the timer will not start unless the camera is able to focus. 4 Start the timer.
Optical VR Choose whether to enable optical vibration reduction. The options available vary with the lens. C D E Option Description Normal Choose for enhanced optical vibration reduction (VR enabled) when photographing static subjects. Choose when photographing athletes and other Sport subjects that are moving rapidly and unpredictably. Off Optical vibration reduction off. Options other than Off are shown by an icon in the display during shooting.
AF-Area Mode AF-area mode controls how the camera selects the focus-point for autofocus. For more information, see “AF-Area Mode” (0 54). Option Option 3 Pinpoint AF d Single-point AF e Dynamic-area AF f Wide-area AF (S) g Wide-area AF (L) h Auto-area AF The option currently selected is shown by an icon in the display during shooting. Focus Mode The focus mode controls how the camera focuses. For more information, see “Choosing a Focus Mode” (0 51).
The Movie-Mode i Menu At default settings, the following items appear in the i menu for movie mode. 1 3 5 7 9 11 2 4 6 8 10 12 1 Set Picture Control......................138 7 Wi-Fi connection......................... 143 2 White balance..............................138 8 Active D-Lighting ....................... 143 3 Frame size and rate/ 9 Electronic VR................................ 143 image quality .............................139 10 Optical VR.....................................
Set Picture Control Choose a Picture Control for movie recording. For more information, see “Set Picture Control” (0 112). White Balance Adjust white balance for movie recording. For more information, see “White Balance” (0 63, 116).
Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie Quality Select the movie frame size (in pixels) and frame rate. You can also choose from two Movie quality options: High quality (indicated by frame size/rate icons with “m”) and Normal. Together, these options determine the maximum bit rate, as shown in the following table. r s t w x y/y z/z 1/1 2/2 3/3 A B C Max. bit rate (Mbps) Max.
The option currently selected is shown by an icon in the display. ❚❚ Slow-Motion Movies To record silent slow-motion movies, select a “slow-motion” option for Frame size/frame rate. Slow-motion movies are recorded at 4 or 5 times the rated speed and play back at the rated speed. Movies shot at 1920 × 1080; 30p ×4 (slowmotion), for example, are recorded at a frame rate of roughly 120 fps and play back at around 30 fps, meaning that 10 seconds recording produces about 40 seconds of footage.
Microphone Sensitivity Turn the built-in or external microphones on or off or adjust microphone sensitivity. Choose bA to adjust sensitivity automatically or Microphone off to turn sound recording off or adjust microphone sensitivity manually by choosing a value between b1 and b20 (the higher the value, the higher the sensitivity). At settings other than bA, the option currently selected is shown by an icon in the display. If the sound level is displayed in red, the volume is too high.
Wind Noise Reduction Choose whether to enable wind-noise reduction during movie recording. Option On Off Description Enable the built-in microphone’s low-cut filter, reducing noise produced by wind blowing over the microphone. Note that other sounds may also be affected. Disable wind noise reduction. An icon appears in the shooting display when On is selected for wind-noise reduction. Selecting On for Wind noise reduction has no effect on optional stereo microphones.
Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure in movie mode. For more information, see “Metering” (0 127), but note that spot metering is not available. Wi-Fi Connection Enable or disable Wi-Fi. For more information, see “Wi-Fi Connection” (0 128). Active D-Lighting Choose an Active D-Lighting option for movie mode. For more information, see “Active D-Lighting” (0 129).
Optical VR Choose an optical vibration reduction option for movie mode. For more information, see “Optical VR” (0 135). AF-Area Mode Choose how the camera selects the focus point when autofocus is enabled in movie mode. For more information, see “AF-Area Mode” (0 54). Option Option d Single-point AF f Wide-area AF (S) g Wide-area AF (L) h Auto-area AF Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. For more information, see “Choosing a Focus Mode” (0 51).
More About Playback Learn more about viewing pictures and image information, the playback i menu, playback zoom, and deleting pictures. Viewing Pictures Use the X and W buttons to cycle between full-frame and thumbnail playback. W W W X X X Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback Full-Frame Playback Press the K button to view the most recent picture full frame in the display.
Thumbnail Playback To view multiple images, tap the W button when a picture is displayed full frame. The number of images displayed increases from 4 to 9 to 72 each time you tap the W button and decreases each time you tap the X button. Use the multi selector to highlight images. D Touch Controls Touch controls can be used when pictures are displayed in the monitor (0 14).
Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in fullframe playback. Press 1 or 3 or tap the DISP button to cycle through photo information as shown below. File information None (image only) 1 Exposure data 1 Highlights 1 Overview data 1 Location data 2 RGB histogram 1 Shooting data 1 1 Displayed only if the corresponding option is selected for Playback display options in the playback menu. 2 Displayed only if embedded in the picture (0 313).
File Information 12 3 4 5 13 12 11 10 8 9 7 Protect status .................................70 Retouch indicator....................... 323 Upload marking.......................... 157 Focus point *....................................54 Frame number/ total number of frames 6 6 Image quality .............................. 122 7 Image size .................................... 124 8 Image area ................................... 189 9 Time of recording....................... 303 10 Date of recording ...
Highlights 1 1 Highlights (areas that may be overexposed) 2 Folder number-frame number ........................................ 185 2 RGB Histogram 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Folder number-frame number ........................................ 185 2 White balance....................... 63, 116 Color temperature ............... 118 Preset manual ....................... 119 White balance fine-tuning ............................................... 117 3 Histogram (RGB channel) ......... 150 4 Histogram (red channel)..
D Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed, tap X. Use the X and W buttons to zoom in and out and scroll the image with the multi selector. The histogram will be updated to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the display. D Histograms Histograms show tone distribution, with pixel brightness (tone) plotted on the horizontal axis and the number of pixels on the vertical axis.
Shooting Data Depending on settings at the time the picture was taken, there may be up to five pages of shooting data: general, flash info, Picture Control, advanced, and copyright information. ❚❚ Shooting Data, Page 1 (General) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 Metering ....................................... 127 Shutter type ................................. 275 Shutter speed .........................72, 74 Aperture.......................................... 73 2 Shooting mode .............................
❚❚ Shooting Data, Page 2 (Flash Info) 14 15 16 17 14 15 16 17 Flash type Remote flash control ................. 401 Flash mode .................................. 104 Flash control mode .................... 209 Flash compensation .................. 212 ❚❚ Shooting Data, Page 3 (Picture Control) 18 Picture Control 4 ................. 112, 200 18 4 The items displayed vary with the Picture Control selected when the picture was taken.
❚❚ Shooting Data, Page 5 (Copyright Information) 5 25 25 Name of photographer ............. 311 26 Copyright holder ........................ 311 26 5 Copyright information is only displayed if recorded with the photograph using the Copyright information option in the setup menu. Location Data The latitude, longitude, and other location data are supplied by and vary with the smart device (0 313). In the case of movies, the data give the location at the start of recording.
Overview Data 1 2 345 16 6 17 18 19 20 21 7 8 29 28 27 9 15 26 25 22 23 24 14 13 12 11 10 1 Frame number/ total number of frames 2 Upload marking.......................... 157 3 Protect status..................................70 4 Retouch indicator ....................... 323 5 Camera name 6 Image comment indicator ....... 310 7 Location data indicator ............. 313 8 Histogram..................................... 150 9 Image quality .............................. 122 10 Image size...............
The i Button: Playback Pressing the i button during playback zoom or full-frame or thumbnail playback displays the i menu for playback mode. Select options using the multi selector and J button and press the i button to exit the menu and return to playback. The options available in the playback i menu vary with the type of picture. Photos: Pressing the i button when a photo is selected displays the options listed below.
Movies: The options below are available when a movie is selected. • Rating: Rate the current picture (0 69). • Select to send/deselect (PC): Select the current picture for upload. The option displayed varies with the type of device connected (0 157). • Volume control: Adjust playback volume. • Trim movie: Trim footage from the current movie and save the edited copy in a new file (0 158). • Choose folder: Choose a folder for playback.
Select to Send/Deselect Follow the steps below to select the current picture for upload to a smart device or computer. The i menu options used to select pictures for upload vary with the type of device connected: • Select to send/deselect (smart device): Displayed when the camera is connected to a smart device via built-in Bluetooth or Wi-Fi using the Connect to smart device item in the setup menu (0 314).
Choose Start/End Point Follow the steps below to create trimmed copies of movies. 1 Display a movie full frame. 2 Pause the movie on the new opening frame. Play the movie back as described in “Viewing Movies” (0 48), pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause, and pressing 4 or 2 or Movie progress bar rotating the main command dial to locate the desired frame. Your approximate position in the movie can be ascertained from the movie progress bar.
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. If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or rewind (to skip to 10 s ahead or back, rotate the main command dial; to skip to the first or last frame, rotate the sub-command dial). 6 Choose the 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). To abandon the current copy and select a new start point or end point as described above, highlight Cancel and press J; to save the copy, proceed to Step 9. 9 Save the copy. Highlight Save as new file and press J to save the copy to a new file.
Save Current Frame 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 in “Viewing Movies” (0 48), pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause. Pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy. 2 Choose Save current frame. Press the i button to display the i menu, then highlight Save current frame and press J to create a JPEG copy of the current frame.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom To zoom in during full-frame playback, tap X or press J. Navigation window On-screen guide While zoom is in effect, you can: • Zoom in or out/view other areas of the image: Tap X or use stretch gestures to zoom in to a maximum of approximately 21× for large images, 16× for medium images, and 10× for small images created with DX (24×16) selected for image area. Tap W or use pinch gestures to zoom out.
• View other images: Rotate the main command dial or tap the e or f icons at the bottom of the display to view the same location in other photos at the current zoom ratio. Playback zoom is cancelled when a movie is displayed. • Return to shooting mode: Press the shutter-release button halfway or press the K button to exit to shooting mode. • Display the menus: Press G to view the menus.
Deleting Pictures Press the O button to delete the current picture or use the Delete option in the playback menu to delete multiple selected pictures, all pictures taken on a selected date, or all pictures in the current playback folder (protected pictures cannot be deleted). Exercise caution when deleting pictures, as pictures cannot be recovered once deleted. During Playback Press the O button to delete the current photograph. 1 Press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed.
The Playback Menu The Delete item in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Description Delete selected pictures. Q Selected i Select date Delete all pictures taken on selected dates (0 166). R All Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback (0 179). ❚❚ Selected: Deleting Selected Pictures To delete multiple selected pictures, choose Selected and follow the steps below.
❚❚ Select Date: Deleting Pictures Taken on Selected Dates To delete all unprotected pictures taken on selected dates, choose Delete > Select date in the playback menu and follow the steps below. 1 Select dates. Highlight a date and press 2 to select all pictures taken on the highlighted date. Selected dates are marked with a M icon. Repeat as desired to select additional dates; to deselect a date, highlight it and press 2. 2 Delete the pictures taken on the selected dates. Press J.
Menu Guide Learn more about camera menus. Defaults The default settings for the options in the camera menus are listed below.
Photo Shooting Menu Defaults Option Reset photo shooting menu Storage folder Rename Select folder by number File naming Choose image area Image quality Image size NEF (RAW) recording ISO sensitivity settings ISO sensitivity Auto ISO sensitivity control Maximum sensitivity Maximum sensitivity with c Minimum shutter speed White balance Fine-tuning Choose color temperature Preset manual Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control Color space Active D-Lighting Long exposure NR High ISO NR Vignette control Diffra
Option Flash control Flash control mode (built-in)/Flash control mode (external) Wireless flash options Flash mode Flash compensation Release mode Focus mode AF-area mode Optical VR Auto bracketing Auto bracketing set Number of shots Increment Multiple exposure * Multiple exposure mode Number of shots Overlay mode Keep all exposures Overlay shooting Select first exposure (NEF) Default TTL Off b, k, p, n, f, V, T, 5: Auto o: Auto slow sync s: Auto + red-eye reduction U: Flash off P, S, A, M: Fill flash
Option Default HDR (high dynamic range) HDR mode Off Exposure differential Auto Smoothing Normal Save individual images (NEF) Off Interval timer shooting Choose start day/time Now Interval 1 minute Intervals×shots/interval 0001×1 Exposure smoothing Off Silent photography Off Interval priority Off Starting storage folder New folder U Reset file numbering U Time-lapse movie Interval 5s Shooting time 25 minutes Exposure smoothing On Silent photography Off Frame size/frame rate 1920×1080; 60p Interval priority
Movie Shooting Menu Defaults Option Reset movie shooting menu File naming Frame size/frame rate Movie quality Movie file type ISO sensitivity settings Maximum sensitivity Auto ISO control (mode M) ISO sensitivity (mode M) White balance Fine-tuning Choose color temperature Preset manual Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control Active D-Lighting High ISO NR Vignette control Diffraction compensation Auto distortion control Flicker reduction Metering Release mode (save frame) Focus mode Default — DSC 1920×10
Option AF-area mode Optical VR Electronic VR Microphone sensitivity Attenuator Frequency response Wind noise reduction Default n, g, 0: Single-point AF m, f: Wide-area AF (S) P, S, A, M, k, l, p, o, r, s, t, d, e, j, z, 4, V, T, 5, 7, 1, 2, 3: Auto-area AF Same as photo settings Off Auto Disable Wide range Off Custom Settings Menu Defaults Option Reset custom settings a1 AF-C priority selection a2 Auto-area AF face/eye detection a3 Focus points used a4 AF activation a5 Focus point wrap-around a6 Focus p
Option b4 Fine-tune optimal exposure Matrix metering Center-weighted metering Spot metering Highlight-weighted metering c1 Shutter-release button AE-L c2 Self-timer Self-timer delay Number of shots Interval between shots c3 Power off delay Playback Menus Image review Standby timer d1 CL mode shooting speed d2 Max.
e1 e2 e3 e4 e5 f1 Option Flash sync speed Flash shutter speed Exposure comp.
Option g1 Customize i menu g2 Custom controls Fn1 button Fn2 button AE-L/AF-L button OK button Lens control ring g3 AF speed When to apply g4 AF tracking sensitivity g5 Highlight display Display pattern Highlight display threshold Default Set Picture Control; White balance; Frame size and rate/Image quality; Microphone sensitivity; Wind noise reduction; Metering; Wi-Fi connection; Active D-Lighting; Electronic VR; Optical VR; AF-area mode; Focus mode White balance Focus mode/AF-area mode AE/AF lock Select
Setup Menu Defaults Option Format memory card Save user settings Reset user settings Language Default — — — (Default varies with country of purchase) Time zone and date Time zone Date and time Date format Daylight saving time Monitor brightness Viewfinder brightness Viewfinder color balance Information display AF fine-tune AF fine-tune (On/Off) Saved value Default List saved values Image Dust Off ref photo Image comment Attach comment Copyright information Attach copyright information Beep options Beep on
Option Touch controls Enable/disable touch controls Full-frame playback flicks Self-portrait mode HDMI Output resolution Output range Location data display Airplane mode Connect to smart device Pairing (Bluetooth) Select to send (Bluetooth) Wi-Fi connection Send while off Connect to PC Wi-Fi connection Network settings Options MAC address Wireless remote (ML-L7) options Wireless remote connection Save wireless remote controller Delete wireless remote controller Assign Fn1 button Assign Fn2 button Conformity
D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To view playback options, select the D tab in the camera menus. Option Delete Playback folder Playback display options Image review 0 179 179 179 180 Option After delete Rotate tall Slide show Rating D See Also For menu defaults, see “Playback Menu Defaults” (0 167).
Delete G button ➜ D (playback menu) Delete multiple images. Option Description Delete selected pictures. Q Selected i Select date Delete all pictures taken on selected dates. R All Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback. Playback Folder G button ➜ D (playback menu) Choose a folder for playback. Option Description Pictures in all folders with the selected name will be visible during playback.
Image Review G button ➜ D (playback menu) Choose whether pictures are displayed automatically immediately after shooting. Option Description Pictures appear in the currently-selected display (monitor On or viewfinder) as they are taken. Pictures are displayed after shooting only when the On (monitor monitor is used to frame shots. Pictures are not displayed only) in the viewfinder during shooting. Off Pictures can only be viewed by pressing the K button.
Rotate Tall G button ➜ D (playback menu) If On is selected, “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures will be automatically rotated for display during playback. Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images are not rotated automatically during image review.
Slide Show G button ➜ D (playback menu) View a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 179). Option Start Description Start slide show. Choose the type of image displayed from Still images and movies, Still images only, and Movies only, or Image type select By rating to view only pictures with selected ratings (highlight ratings and press 2 to select or deselect). Frame interval Choose how long each picture will be displayed. To start the slide show, highlight Start and press J.
A dialog is displayed when the show ends. Select Restart to restart or Exit to return to the playback menu. Rating G button ➜ D (playback menu) Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Press 4 or 2 to highlight pictures and press 1 or 3 to choose a rating of from zero to five stars, or select d to mark the picture as a candidate for later deletion (to view the highlighted picture full screen, touch and hold the X button). Press J to exit when the operation is complete.
C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To view the photo shooting menu, select the C tab in the camera menus.
Reset Photo Shooting Menu G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Select Yes to restore photo shooting menu options to their default values (0 168). Storage Folder G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Rename folders and select the folder in which subsequent pictures will be stored. Folder Folder number Folder name Rename Folders are identified by a 5-character folder name preceded by a 3-digit folder number assigned automatically by the camera.
D Text Entry A keyboard is displayed when text entry is required. Tap letters on the screen or use the multi selector to highlight characters and press J to insert them at the current cursor position (note that if a character is entered when the field is full, the last character in the field will be deleted). To delete the character under the cursor, press the O button. To move the cursor to a new position, tap the display or rotate the main command dial.
Select Folder by Number To select folders by number or create a new folder with the current folder name and a new folder number: 1 Choose Select folder by number. Highlight Select folder by number and press 2. 2 Choose a folder number. Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits and press 1 or 3 to change. If a folder with the selected number already exists, one of the following icons will be displayed: • W: Folder is empty. • X: Folder is partially full.
Select Folder from List To choose from a list of existing folders: 1 Choose Select folder from list. Highlight Select folder from list and press 2. 2 Highlight a folder. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a folder. 3 Select the highlighted folder. Press J to select the highlighted folder and return to the main menu. Subsequent photographs will be stored in the selected folder.
File Naming G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Photographs are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” or, in the case of images that use the Adobe RGB color space (0 205), “_DSC”, followed by a four-digit number and a threeletter extension (e.g., “DSC_0001.JPG” or “_DSC0002.JPG”). The File naming option is used to select three letters to replace the “DSC” portion of the file name as described in “Text Entry” (0 186). D Extensions The following extensions are used: “.NEF” for NEF (RAW) images, “.
Image Quality G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Choose a file format for photographs. For more information, see “Image Quality” (0 122). Image Size G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Choose the size, in pixels, of photographs recorded with the camera. The dimensions vary with the option selected for image area. 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 DX format Small 2784 × 1856 23.6 × 15.7/9.3 × 6.
NEF (RAW) Recording G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Choose the bit depth at which NEF (RAW) photographs are recorded. Option q 12-bit r 14-bit Description NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits. NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit depth of 14 bits, producing files larger than those with a bit depth of 12 bits but increasing the color data recorded.
ISO Sensitivity Settings G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Adjust ISO sensitivity settings for photographs. Option Description Choose from settings of ISO 100 to 51200, Hi 1, and Hi 2. ISO sensitivity h and all q modes except 4 also offer an Auto option. If On is selected, the camera will automatically adjust ISO sensitivity when optimal exposure cannot be achieved at the value selected for ISO sensitivity. The options listed below are available for fine-tuning auto ISO sensitivity control.
A “Minimum Shutter Speed” > “Auto” If Auto is selected for Auto ISO sensitivity control > Minimum shutter speed, the camera will choose the minimum shutter speed based on the focal length of the lens. For example, the camera will automatically select fast minimum shutter speeds to reduce the blur that commonly occurs with telephoto lenses.
White Balance G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Adjust white balance. For more information, see the “White Balance” sections in “Basic Settings” (0 63) and “The i Menu” (0 116). The White Balance Menu: Fine-Tuning Fine-tuning is available via the camera menus. For more information on fine-tuning, see “Fine-Tuning White Balance” (0 117). For information on fine-tuning preset manual white balance, see “Fine-Tuning Preset White Balance” (0 199). 1 Display fine-tuning options.
2 Fine-tune white balance. Coordinates Use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance. White balance can be fine-tuned on the Amber–Blue axis in steps of 0.5 and the Green–Magenta axis in steps of 0.25. The horizontal (Amber–Blue) axis corresponds to Adjustment color temperature, while the vertical (Green–Magenta) axis has the similar effects to the corresponding color compensation (CC) filters.
D White Balance Fine-Tuning The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a “warm” setting such as J (Incandescent) is selected for white balance will make photographs slightly “colder” but will not actually make them blue. D “Mired” Any given change in color temperature produces a greater difference in color at low color temperatures than it would at higher color temperatures.
2 Select values for amber–blue and green–magenta. Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits on the Amber–Blue or Green–Magenta axis and press 1 or 3 to change. Value for Amber–Blue axis Value for Green–Magenta axis 3 Save changes and exit. Press J to save settings and return to the photo shooting menu. If a value other than zero is selected for the Green–Magenta axis, an asterisk (“U”) will appear next to the white balance icon in the shooting display.
Preset Manual: Copying White Balance from a Photograph The Preset manual option in the white balance menu can be used to copy a white balance value from an existing photograph. For more information on preset manual white balance, see “Preset Manual” (0 119). 1 Select Preset manual. Go to White balance in the photo shooting menu, highlight Preset manual, and press 2. 2 Select a destination. Highlight the destination preset (d-1 to d-6) and tap X. 3 Choose Select image.
5 Copy white balance. Press J to copy the white balance value from the highlighted photograph to the selected preset. If the highlighted photograph has a comment, the comment will be copied to the comment for the selected preset. D Fine-Tuning Preset White Balance The current preset can be fine-tuned by selecting Fine-tune in the preset manual white balance menu and adjusting white balance as described in “The White Balance Menu: Fine-Tuning” (0 194).
Set Picture Control G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Choose how new photos will be processed. For more information, see “Set Picture Control” (0 112). Set Picture Control: Modifying Picture Controls Existing preset or custom Picture Controls can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. 1 Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control in the Picture Control list and press 2. 2 Adjust settings.
D Custom Picture Controls Modifications to existing Picture Controls can be saved as custom Picture Controls using the Manage Picture Control option in the photo or movie shooting menu. Custom Picture Controls can be copied to a memory card and used in compatible software or shared among cameras of the same model. D The i Menu Modifying Picture Controls from the i menu allows the effect to be previewed in the display.
Manage Picture Control G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Save modified Picture Controls as custom Picture Controls. Option Save/edit Rename Delete Load/save Description Create a new custom Picture Control based on an existing preset or custom Picture Control, or edit existing custom Picture Controls. Rename custom Picture Controls. Delete custom Picture Controls. Use the following options to copy custom Picture Controls to and from the memory card.
Creating Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. 1 Select Save/edit. Highlight Save/edit and press 2. 2 Select a Picture Control. Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2, or press J to proceed to Step 4 to save a copy of the highlighted Picture Control without further modification. 3 Edit the selected Picture Control. To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O button.
5 Name the Picture Control. A text-entry dialog 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 choose a different name, rename the Picture Control as described in “Text Entry” (0 186). Tap the keyboard selection button to cycle through the upper-case, lower-case, and symbol keyboards. Custom Picture Control names can be up to nineteen characters long.
Color Space G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. sRGB is recommended for general-purpose printing and display, Adobe RGB, with its broader gamut of colors, for professional publication and commercial printing. D Adobe RGB For accurate color reproduction, Adobe RGB images require applications, displays, and printers that support color management.
Long Exposure NR G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) If On is selected, photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s will be processed to reduce noise (bright spots or fog). The time required for processing roughly doubles; during processing, the message “Performing noise reduction“ will be displayed and pictures cannot be taken (if the camera is turned off before processing is complete, the picture will be saved but noise reduction will not be performed).
Vignette Control G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Vignette control reduces the drop in brightness that occurs at the edges of the frame. Its effects vary from lens to lens and are most noticeable at maximum aperture. Choose from High, Normal, Low, and Off.
Flicker Reduction Shooting G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) When On is selected, the camera will time photographs to reduce banding, areas of under- or over-exposure, or (in photographs taken in continuous release modes) uneven coloration caused by the flicker of such light sources as fluorescent or mercury-vapor lamps (note that the frame rate may drop while flicker reduction is in effect, and that the frame rate may slow or become erratic during burst shooting).
Flash Control G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Adjust flash settings for the built-in flash, optional flash units, and wireless flash photography. • For information on using optional flash units for on-camera flash photography, see “On-Camera Flash Photography” (0 397). • For information on using optional flash units for wireless flash photography, see “Remote Flash Photography” (0 401). Flash Control Mode (Built-in) Choose the flash control mode for the built-in flash. • TTL: i-TTL mode.
A Flash Control Mode (External) When an optional flash is attached and turned on, the Flash control mode (built-in) option is replaced by Flash control mode (external). A The Built-In Flash: Metering and Flash Control The camera uses i-TTL balanced fill-flash flash control with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fillflash flash control with spot metering.
Wireless Flash Options Adjust settings for simultaneous wireless control of multiple remote flash units. This option is available only when an SB-500 flash unit is mounted on the camera. Option Y Description The remote flash units are controlled using lowOptical AWL intensity flashes emitted by the master flash (0 402). Off Remote flash photography disabled. Group Flash Options Adjust settings for the flash units in each group when using optional flash units (0 401).
Flash Compensation G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Adjust flash output for the built-in flash or optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe to control the brightness of the main subject relative to the background (0 107). Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections. Release Mode G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Choose the operation performed when the shutter is released.
Auto Bracketing G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Vary exposure, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value. Bracketing can be used in situations in which getting the right settings is difficult and there is not time to check results and adjust settings with each shot, or to experiment with different settings for the same subject.
Exposure Bracketing Vary exposure over a series of photographs. Exposure modified by: 0 EV Exposure modified by: –1 EV Exposure modified by: +1 EV 1 Select AE bracketing for Auto bracketing set. The camera will display Number of shots and Increment options. 2 Choose the number of shots. Highlight Number of shots and press 4 or 2 to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. At settings other than 0F, a bracketing icon will appear in the display.
3 Choose a bracketing increment. Highlight Increment and press 4 or 2 to choose the bracketing increment. When 1/3 step is selected for Custom Setting b1 (EV steps for exposure cntrl), the size of the increment can be chosen from 0.3 (1/3), 0.7 (2/3), 1, 2, and 3 EV. The bracketing programs with an increment of 0.3 (1/3) EV are listed below. “Number of shots” 0F +3F −3F +2F −2F 3F 5F 7F 9F Bracketing indicator No. of shots Bracketing order (EVs) 0 0 3 0/+0.3/+0.7 3 0/–0.7/–0.3 2 0/+0.3 2 0/–0.3 3 0/–0.
4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary exposure shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected; the modified values for shutter speed and aperture are shown in the display. Modifications to exposure are added to those made with exposure compensation. While bracketing is in effect, the display shows a bracketing icon, a bracketing progress indicator, and the number of shots remaining in the bracketing sequence.
D Exposure Bracketing In continuous release modes, shooting will pause after the number of shots specified in the bracketing program have been taken. Shooting will resume the next time the shutter-release button is pressed. If the memory card fills before all shots in the sequence have been taken, shooting can be resumed from the next shot in the sequence after the memory card has been replaced or shots have been deleted to make room on the memory card.
White Balance Bracketing The camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each with a different white balance. 1 Choose WB bracketing. Select WB bracketing for Auto bracketing set. 2 Choose the number of shots. Highlight Number of shots and press 4 or 2 to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. At settings other than 0F, a bracketing icon will appear in the display.
3 Choose a bracketing increment. Highlight Increment and press 4 or 2 to choose the bracketing increment. Each increment is roughly equivalent to 5 mired. 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. The bracketing programs with an increment of 1 are listed below. “Number of shots” 0F B3F A3F B2F A2F 3F 5F Bracketing indicator No.
4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Each shot will be processed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each copy will have a different white balance. Modifications to white balance are added to the white balance adjustment made with white balance fine-tuning. If the number of shots in the bracketing program is greater than the number of exposures remaining, the shutter release will be disabled. Shooting can begin when a new memory card is inserted.
ADL Bracketing The camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. 1 Choose ADL bracketing. Select ADL bracketing for Auto bracketing set. 2 Choose the number of shots. Highlight Number of shots and press 4 or 2 to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. Choose two shots to take one photograph with Active D-Lighting off and another at the value selected in Step 3.
4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-byshot according to the bracketing program selected. While bracketing is in effect, the display shows an ADL bracketing icon and the number of shots remaining in the bracketing sequence. After each shot, the number of shots remaining will be reduced by one. ❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, select 0F for Number of shots.
Multiple Exposure G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Record two to ten NEF (RAW) exposures as a single photograph. The following options are available: • Multiple exposure mode: Choose from On (series) (take a series of multiple exposures, ending when Off is selected), On (single photo) (take one multiple exposure), or Off (exit without creating additional multiple exposures). • Number of shots: Choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph.
• Keep all exposures: Choose On to save the individual shots that make up each multiple exposure, Off to discard the individual shots and save only the multiple exposure. • Overlay shooting: If On is selected, earlier exposures will be superimposed on the view through the lens during shooting. • Select first exposure (NEF): Choose the first exposure from the NEF (RAW) images on the memory card. Creating a Multiple Exposure Follow the steps below to shoot a multiple exposure. 1 Select Multiple exposure.
3 Choose the number of shots. Highlight Number of shots and press 2. Press 1 or 3 to choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph and press J. 4 Choose the overlay mode. Highlight Overlay mode and press 2, then press 1 or 3 to choose the desired mode and press J to select. 5 Choose whether to keep individual exposures.
7 Choose the first exposure. To choose the first exposure from existing NEF (RAW) photos, highlight Select first exposure (NEF) and press 2. Use the multi selector to highlight the desired image and press J to select (to view the highlighted image full screen, touch and hold the X button). 8 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
D Release Mode In continuous release modes, the camera records all exposures in a single burst. If On (series) is selected, a new multiple exposure will start as each previous multiple exposure ends; if On (single photo) is selected, multiple exposure shooting will end after the first multiple exposure is recorded.
The i Menu The options listed below can be accessed during multiple exposure shooting by pressing the K button followed by the i button. Highlight items and press J to select. • View progress: View a preview created from the exposures recorded to the current point. • Retake last exposure: Retake the most recent exposure. • Save and exit: Create a multiple exposure from the exposures taken to current point. • Discard and exit: Exit without recording a multiple exposure.
Ending Multiple Exposures To end a multiple exposure before the specified number of exposures have been taken, select Off for Multiple exposure mode or press the K button followed by the i button and select either Save and exit or Discard and exit. If shooting ends or you select Save and exit before the specified number of exposures have been taken, a multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been recorded to that point.
HDR (High Dynamic Range) G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) 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 (with spot or center-weighted metering, an exposure differential of Auto is equivalent to about 2 EV).
• Save individual images (NEF): Choose On to save each of the individual shots used to create the HDR image. The photos are saved as NEF (RAW) files regardless of the options selected for image quality in the photo shooting menu.
Taking HDR Photographs Follow the steps below to shoot HDR photographs. 1 Select HDR (high dynamic range). Highlight HDR (high dynamic range) in the photo shooting menu and press 2. 2 Select a mode. Highlight HDR mode and press 2. 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).
3 Choose the exposure differential. To choose the difference in exposure between the two shots, highlight Exposure differential and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. Choose higher values for highcontrast 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 Choose whether to keep individual exposures. To choose whether to save the individual NEF (RAW) images that make up the HDR photograph, highlight Save individual images (NEF) and press 2, then press 1 or 3 to choose the desired option and press J to select. 6 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
Interval Timer Shooting G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Take photographs at the selected interval until the specified number of shots has been recorded. Select a release mode other than Self-timer (E) when using the interval timer. Selecting Interval timer shooting displays the options below. • Start: Start interval timer shooting, either after 3 s (Now selected for Choose start day/time) or at a selected date and time (Choose day/time).
• Interval priority: Select On to ensure that photos shot in modes P and A are taken at the chosen interval, Off to ensure that photos are correctly exposed. If On is selected, choose a focus mode of MF or AF-C and check that the minimum shutter speed chosen for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control in the photo shooting menu is faster than the interval. If AF-C is selected for focus mode, check that Release is chosen for Custom Setting a1(AF-C priority selection).
Interval Timer Photography D Before Shooting Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results. We recommend using a tripod and selecting Off for Optical VR in the photo shooting menu. Before choosing a starting time, select Time zone and date in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged.
2 Adjust interval timer settings. Adjust the following settings: • Choose start day/time: Choose the starting date and time. Highlight Choose start day/ time 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 day/time, then choose the date and time and press J. • Interval: Choose the interval, in hours, minutes, and seconds. Highlight Interval and press 2. Choose an interval and press J.
• Intervals×shots/interval: Choose the number of intervals and the number of shots per interval. Highlight Intervals×shots/ interval and press 2. Choose the number of intervals and shots/interval and press J. In single frame release mode, the photographs for each interval will be taken at the rate for continuous high-speed release mode. When silent photography is enabled, the number of shots per interval is fixed at one. • Exposure smoothing: Enable or disable exposure smoothing.
• Interval priority: Enable or disable Interval priority. Highlight Interval priority and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. • Starting storage folder: Choose starting folder options. Highlight Starting storage folder and press 2. Highlight options and press 2 to select or deselect; press J to proceed. 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 Choose start day/time in Step 2.
D During Shooting During interval timer photography, the memory card access lamp will flash. If the display is turned on by pressing the shutter-release button halfway, the message “Interval timer shooting“ will be displayed and the Q icon will flash. Settings can be adjusted, the menus used, and pictures played back while interval timer photography is in progress. The display will turn off automatically shortly before each interval.
❚❚ Resuming Interval Timer Photography To resume shooting immediately, select Restart. Highlight Restart and press J. To resume shooting at a specified time: In the interval timer menu, highlight Choose day/time and press 2. Choose a starting date and time and press J. Highlight Restart and press J.
❚❚ No Photograph Photographs will not be taken at the selected interval if the current interval ends before the photograph or photographs for the previous interval have been taken or the memory card is full. D Out of Memory If the memory card is full, the interval timer will remain active but no pictures will be taken. Resume shooting after deleting some pictures or turning the camera off and inserting another memory card.
D Release Mode Regardless of the release mode selected, the camera will take the specified number of shots at each interval. D Bracketing Adjust bracketing settings before starting interval timer photography. If exposure or ADL bracketing is active while interval timer photography is in effect, the camera will take the number of shots in the bracketing program at each interval, regardless of the number of shots specified in the interval timer menu.
Time-Lapse Movie G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a silent time-lapse movie. Selecting Time-lapse movie displays the options below. • Start: Start time-lapse recording. Shooting starts after about 3 s and continues at the selected interval for the selected shooting time. • Interval: Choose the interval between shots in minutes and seconds. • Shooting time: Choose how long the camera will continue to take pictures (hours and minutes).
Recording Time-Lapse Movies D Before Shooting Before shooting a time-lapse movie, select Time zone and date in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date, and then take a test shot at current settings and view the results. Time-lapse movies are shot using the movie crop; to check the composition, tap the X button in the Time-lapse movie display (to return to the Time-lapse movie display, tap the W button).
2 Adjust time-lapse movie settings. Adjust the following settings: • Interval: The interval (in minutes and seconds) should be longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed. Highlight Interval and press 2. Choose an interval and press J. • Shooting time: The total shooting time (in hours and minutes) can be up to 7 hours and 59 minutes. Highlight Shooting time and press 2. Choose a shooting time and press J. • Exposure smoothing: Enable or disable exposure smoothing.
• Silent photography: Enable or disable silent photography. Highlight Silent photography and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. • Frame size/frame rate: Choose the frame size and rate at which the final movie will play back. Highlight Frame size/ frame rate and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. • Interval priority: Enable or disable Interval priority. Highlight Interval priority and press 2. 248 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu Highlight an option and press J.
3 Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. Shooting starts after about 3 s. The display turns off and the camera takes photographs at the selected interval for the selected shooting time. D During Shooting During shooting, the memory card access lamp will light. Regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 (Power off delay, 0 273) > Standby timer, the standby timer will not expire during shooting.
❚❚ Ending Shooting To end shooting before all the photos are taken, press J between shots. You also have the option of pressing the G button to display the Time-lapse movie menu, highlighting Off, and pressing J. If, however, the time selected for Interval is very short, pressing J between shots may have no effect or the Time-lapse movie menu may not be displayed when the G button is pressed, in which case you will need to turn the camera off.
D Time-Lapse Movies Time-lapse cannot be combined with some camera features, including movie recording, long time-exposures (bulb or time photography), the self-timer, bracketing, HDR (high dynamic range), multiple exposure, and interval timer photography. Active D-Lighting is disabled automatically. Note that because shutter speed and the time needed to record the image to the memory card may vary from shot to shot, the interval between a shot being recorded and the start of the next shot may vary.
Silent Photography G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Select On to reduce vibrations caused by the shutter when shooting landscapes and other static subjects (0 67). Use of a tripod is recommended. Pictures are taken using the electronic shutter, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting d4 (Shutter type).
1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options To view the movie shooting menu, select the 1 tab in the camera menus.
Reset Movie Shooting Menu G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Select Yes to restore movie shooting menu options to their default values (0 171). File Naming G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Choose the three-letter prefix used in naming the image files in which movies are stored. The default prefix is “DSC” (0 189). Frame Size/Frame Rate G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Choose the movie frame size (in pixels) and frame rate.
ISO Sensitivity Settings G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Adjust the following ISO sensitivity settings. • Maximum sensitivity: Choose the upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity control from values between ISO 200 and 25600. Auto ISO sensitivity control is used in modes P, S, and A and when On is selected for Auto ISO control (mode M) in mode M. • Auto ISO control (mode M): Select On to enable auto ISO sensitivity control in mode M, Off to use the value selected for ISO sensitivity (mode M).
Set Picture Control G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Choose a Picture Control for movies (0 112). Select Same as photo settings to use the option currently selected for photos. Manage Picture Control G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Create custom Picture Controls (0 202). Active D-Lighting G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating movies with natural contrast. Select Same as photo settings to use the option currently selected for photos (0 129, 143).
Vignette Control G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Reduce vignetting in movies (0 207). Select Same as photo settings to use the option currently selected for photos. Diffraction Compensation G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Reduce diffraction in movies (0 207). Auto Distortion Control G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Reduce barrel and pin-cushion distortion in movies (0 207).
Metering G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Choose how the camera meters exposure in movie mode (0 127). Spot metering is not available. Release Mode (Save Frame) G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) You can choose the release mode for photographs taken in movie mode (0 44). Option U c Description The camera takes one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed. Regardless of the Single frame option selected, a maximum of 40 photos can be taken with each movie.
Optical VR G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Choose an optical vibration reduction option for movie recording (0 135). Select Same as photo settings to use the option currently selected for photos. Electronic VR G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Choose whether to enable electronic vibration reduction in movie mode. Microphone Sensitivity G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Turn built-in or external microphones on or off or adjust microphone sensitivity.
Attenuator G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Select Enable to reduce microphone gain and prevent audio distortion when recording movies in loud environments. Frequency Response G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) If S Wide range is selected, built-in and external microphones will respond to a wide range of frequencies, from music to the bustling hum of a city street. Choose T Vocal range to bring out human voices.
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To view Custom Settings, select the A tab in the camera menus. Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences.
The following Custom Settings are available: a a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8 a9 b b1 b2 b3 b4 c c1 c2 c3 Custom Setting 1 Reset custom settings Autofocus AF-C priority selection Auto-area AF face/eye detection Focus points used AF activation Focus point wrap-around Focus point options Low-light AF Built-in AF-assist illuminator Manual focus ring in AF mode 2 Metering/exposure EV steps for exposure cntrl Easy exposure compensation Center-weighted area Fine-tune optimal exposure Timers/AE lock Shutter-release but
Custom Setting 1 d d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 d7 d8 d9 d10 e e1 e2 e3 e4 e5 f f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6 Shooting/display CL mode shooting speed Max. continuous release Exposure delay mode Shutter type Limit selectable image area File number sequence Apply settings to live view Framing grid display Peaking highlights View all in continuous mode Bracketing/flash Flash sync speed Flash shutter speed Exposure comp.
0 Custom Setting 1 g Movie g1 Customize i menu g2 Custom controls g3 AF speed g4 AF tracking sensitivity g5 Highlight display 1 Items modified from default values are indicated by asterisks (“U“). 2 Available with compatible lenses only. 293 294 299 299 300 D See Also For menu defaults, see “Custom Settings Menu Defaults” (0 172). Reset Custom Settings G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Select Yes to restore Custom Settings to their default values (0 172).
a: Autofocus a1: AF-C Priority Selection G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose whether photos can be taken before the camera focuses in focus mode AF-C. Option G Release F Focus Description Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority). Photos can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority). Regardless of the option selected, focus will not lock when AF-C is selected for focus mode.
a3: Focus Points Used G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose the number of focus points available for manual focuspoint selection. Option R I Description Every focus point available in the current AF-area All points mode can be selected. The number of available focus points is reduced by Every other three quarters (the number of focus points available in point Wide-area AF (L) mode does not change). Use for quick focus-point selection.
a6: Focus Point Options G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose from the following focus point display options: • Manual focus mode: Choose On to display the active focus point in manual focus mode, Off to display the focus point only during focus point selection. • Dynamic-area AF assist: If On is selected, both the selected focus point and the surrounding focus points will be displayed in dynamic-area AF mode. Choose Off to display only the selected focus point.
a8: Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the focus operation in photo mode when lighting is poor. Option On Off Description The illuminator lights as required when AF-S is selected for focus mode or AF-A is selected and the camera is shooting using AF-S. The illuminator does not light to assist the focus operation. The camera may not be able to focus when lighting is poor.
a9: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose whether the lens focus ring can be used for manual focus in autofocus mode. Choose from the options below. • Enable: Autofocus can be over-ridden by rotating the lens focus ring while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (autofocus with manual override). To refocus using autofocus, lift your finger from the shutter-release button and then press it halfway again.
b: Metering/Exposure b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Select the increments used for adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, ISO sensitivity, bracketing, and exposure and flash compensation. b2: Easy Exposure Compensation G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose whether the E button is needed for exposure compensation.
b3: Center-Weighted Area G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose the size of the area given the most weight in centerweighted metering. b4: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Use this option to fine-tune the exposure value selected by the camera. Exposure can be fine-tuned separately for each metering method by from +1 to −1 EV in steps of 1/6 EV. D Fine-Tuning Exposure The exposure compensation (E) icon is not displayed when exposure fine-tuning is in effect.
c: Timers/AE Lock c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose whether exposure locks when the shutter-release button is pressed. Option O P Description Pressing the shutter-release button halfway locks On (half press) exposure. Exposure only locks while the shutter-release On (burst mode) button is pressed all the way down. Pressing the shutter-release button does not lock Off exposure.
c3: Power Off Delay G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose how long the camera displays remain on when no operations are performed. Different settings can be chosen for Playback, Menus, Image review, and Standby timer; note that each of these delays is extended by one minute in self-timer mode. Standby timer determines how long the monitor or viewfinder display remains on when no operations are performed during shooting (the monitor and viewfinder dim a few seconds before the standby timer expires).
d: Shooting/Display d1: CL Mode Shooting Speed G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose the frame advance rate for low-speed continuous release mode. d2: Max. Continuous Release G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) The maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst in continuous release modes can be set to any value between 1 and 100.
d4: Shutter Type G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose the type of shutter used for photographs. Option O P x Description The camera chooses the shutter type automatically according to shutter speed. The Auto electronic front-curtain shutter is used to reduce blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds. Mechanical The camera uses the mechanical shutter for all shutter photos. Electronic front- The camera uses the electronic front-curtain curtain shutter shutter for all photos.
d6: File Number Sequence G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) When a picture is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera. Option On Off Reset Description File numbering continues from the last number used.
d7: Apply Settings to Live View G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose On to preview how changes to such settings as white balance, Picture Controls, and exposure compensation affect color and brightness in photo mode, or select Off to adjust brightness and hue for ease of viewing (regardless of the option selected, the effects of the aforementioned settings are always visible in movie mode). A g icon is displayed when Off is selected.
e: Bracketing/Flash e1: Flash Sync Speed G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose the flash sync speed. • 1/200 s (Auto FP): Selecting this option (available only when an optional flash unit is attached) enables auto FP high-speed sync with compatible flash units; the maximum sync speed for other flash units is set to 1/200 s.
e2: Flash Shutter Speed G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose the slowest shutter speed available when front- or rearcurtain sync or red-eye reduction is used in mode P or A (regardless of the setting chosen, shutter speeds can be as slow as 30 s in modes S and M or at flash settings of slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, or red-eye reduction with slow sync). e3: Exposure Comp. for Flash G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose how the camera adjusts flash level when exposure compensation is used.
e5: Bracketing Order G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) At the default setting of MTR > under > over (H), exposure, flash, and white balance bracketing are performed in the following order: the unmodified shot is taken first, followed by the shot with the lowest value, followed by the shot with the highest value. If Under > MTR > over (I) is selected, shooting will proceed in order from the lowest to the highest value. This setting has no effect on ADL bracketing.
f: Controls f1: Customize i Menu G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose the options displayed in the i menu for photo mode. The following options can be assigned to any position in the menu by highlighting the desired position, pressing J, and choosing the desired option.
f2: Custom Controls (Shooting) G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) To choose the functions assigned to the following controls in photo mode, whether used individually or in combination with the command dials, highlight the desired option and press J.
Option p O 3 K J 8 m h y w I/Y v z t $ 2 z W X q E 9 w y j k z S l Zoom on/off ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — MY MENU ✔ ✔ — — ✔ ✔ — Access top item in MY MENU ✔ ✔ — — ✔ ✔ — Playback ✔ ✔ — — — ✔ — Choose image area ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — — Image quality/size ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — — White balance ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — — Set Picture Control ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — — Active D-Lighting ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — — Metering ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — — Flash mode/compensation ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — — Release mode ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — — Focus mode/AF-area mode ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — — Auto b
The following options are available: Option Description K Select center Pressing the control selects the center focus point. focus point A AF-ON F AF lock only E D C B r h q 1 Pressing the control initiates autofocus. Focus locks while the control is pressed. Exposure locks when the control is pressed, and AE lock (Hold) remains locked until the control is pressed a second time or the standby timer expires.
Option 4 + NEF (RAW) b Framing grid display p Zoom on/off O MY MENU 3 Access top item in MY MENU Description If a JPEG option is currently selected for image quality, “RAW” will be displayed and an NEF (RAW) copy will be recorded with the next picture taken after the control is pressed (the original image quality setting will be restored when you remove your finger from the shutter-release button).
Option h Set Picture Control y w I/Y v z t $ 2 Description Press the control and rotate a command dial to choose a Picture Control. Press the control and rotate a command dial to adjust Active D-Lighting. Press the control and rotate a command dial to Metering choose a metering option. Press the control and rotate the main command Flash mode/ dial to choose a flash mode and the sub-command compensation dial to adjust flash output.
Option W Peaking highlights X Focus (M/A) q Aperture E Exposure compensation Description Press the control and rotate the main command dial to choose a peaking level and the subcommand dial to select the peaking color. Autofocus can be over-ridden by rotating the control ring while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (autofocus with manual override). To refocus using autofocus, lift your finger from the shutter-release button and then press it halfway again. Use the control to adjust aperture.
f3: Custom Controls (Playback) G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose the roles assigned to the A (L) and J buttons during playback. Highlight the desired control and press J. AE-L/AF-L Button The following roles can be assigned to the A (L) button: Option h g c Description The control performs the function selected for Same as j Custom Setting f2 (Custom controls when shooting (shooting)) > j AE-L/AF-L button. Press the control during playback to protect the Protect current picture.
OK Button Choose from the options below. Regardless of the option selected, pressing J when a movie is displayed full frame starts movie playback. Option Description n Thumbnail on/ Toggle between full-frame and thumbnail off o View histograms p Zoom on/off u Choose folder playback. In both full-frame and thumbnail playback, a histogram is displayed while the J button is pressed.
f4: Customize Command Dials G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Customize the operation of the main and sub-command dials. • Reverse rotation: Reverse the direction of rotation of the command dials for selected operations. Highlight options and press 2 to select or deselect, and then press J to save changes and exit. • Change main/sub: Choose the roles played by the command dials for exposure and focus operations.
• Menus and playback: Select Off to use the multi selector for menus and playback. If On or On (image review excluded) is selected, the main command dial can be used to choose the picture displayed during full-frame playback and to highlight thumbnails and menu items. The sub-command dial is used in full-frame playback to skip forward or back according to the option selected for Sub-dial frame advance and in thumbnail playback to page up or down.
f5: Release Button to Use Dial G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Selecting Yes allows adjustments that are normally made by holding a button and rotating a command dial to be made by rotating the command dial after the button is released. This ends when the button is pressed again, the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, or the standby timer expires. • This setting applies to the E and S buttons.
g: Movie g1: Customize i Menu G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose the options displayed in the i menu for movie mode. The following options can be assigned to any position in the menu by highlighting the desired position, pressing J, and choosing the desired option.
g2: Custom Controls G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) To choose the functions assigned to the following controls in movie mode, whether used individually or in combination with the command dials, highlight the desired option and press J.
Option h Set Picture Control y Active D-Lighting w Metering c Release mode (save frame) z Focus mode/AF-area mode H Microphone sensitivity W Peaking highlights X Focus (M/A) q Power aperture E Exposure compensation 9 ISO sensitivity None w y j k l ✔ ✔ — — — ✔ ✔ — — — ✔ ✔ — — — ✔ ✔ — — — ✔ ✔ — — — ✔ ✔ — — — ✔ ✔ — — — — — — — ✔ 1, 2 — — — — ✔2 — — — — ✔2 — — — — ✔2 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔2 1 Available only with compatible lenses.
The following options are available: Option t Power aperture (open) q Power aperture (close) i Exposure compensation + h Exposure compensation – b Framing grid display K Select center focus point A AF-ON F AF lock only E AE lock (Hold) Description Aperture widens while the control is pressed. Use in combination with Custom Setting g2 (Custom controls) > Fn2 button > Power aperture (close) for button-controlled aperture adjustment. Aperture narrows while the control is pressed.
C Option AE lock only B AE/AF lock p Zoom on/off 1 Record movies m White balance h Set Picture Control y Active D-Lighting w Metering c Release mode (save frame) z Focus mode/ AF-area mode H Microphone sensitivity W Peaking highlights Description Exposure locks while the control is pressed. Focus and exposure lock while the control is pressed. Press the control to zoom the display in on the area around the current focus point. Press the control again to zoom out.
Option X Description Use the control to focus manually, independent of the option selected for focus mode. To refocus Focus (M/A) using autofocus, press the shutter-release button halfway or press a control to which AF-ON has been assigned. Power aperture Use the control to adjust aperture. q E Exposure compensation 9 ISO sensitivity None Use the control to adjust exposure compensation. Use the control to adjust ISO sensitivity. The control has no effect.
g3: AF Speed G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose the focus speed for movie mode. To choose when the selected option applies, highlight When to apply and press 2. Choose from Always (the selected option applies whenever the camera is in movie mode) and Only while recording (the selected option applies only while recording is in progress; at other times, the focus speed is “+5”, or in other words as fast possible).
g5: Highlight Display G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose whether shading is used to indicate highlights (bright areas of the frame) and select the level of brightness needed to trigger the highlight display. • Display pattern: To enable the highlight display, select Pattern 1 or Pattern 2. Highlights Pattern 1 Pattern 2 • Highlight display threshold: Choose the brightness needed to trigger the movie highlight display.
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To view the setup menu, select the B tab in the camera menus.
Format Memory Card G button ➜ B (setup menu) Select Yes to format the memory card. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card. Before formatting, be sure to make backup copies as required. D During Formatting Do not turn the camera off or remove memory cards during formatting. Save User Settings G button ➜ B (setup menu) Frequently-used combinations of settings can be assigned to the U1 and U2 positions on the mode dial (0 78).
Time Zone and Date G button ➜ B (setup menu) Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off. Be sure to check the camera clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and adjust time and date settings as necessary. Option Description Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically Time zone set to the time in the new time zone. Date and time Set the camera clock.
Viewfinder Brightness G button ➜ B (setup menu) Adjust viewfinder brightness. • Viewfinder brightness can only be adjusted when the viewfinder is the active display; it cannot be adjusted when the viewfinder is off or in the “monitor only” monitor mode. • Higher values increase the drain on the battery. Option Auto Manual Description Viewfinder brightness is adjusted automatically in response to lighting conditions. Press 1 or 3 to adjust brightness manually.
Viewfinder Color Balance G button ➜ B (setup menu) Adjust viewfinder color balance to your taste. Adjustments made using Viewfinder color balance must be made using the viewfinder. They cannot be made in the monitor or when Monitor only is selected for monitor mode. • Viewfinder color balance is adjusted using the multi selector. Press 1, 3, 4, and 2 to adjust color balance as shown below. Press J to exit when adjustments are complete.
Information Display G button ➜ B (setup menu) Adjust the color of the lettering in the information display for ease of viewing. Choose Dark on light (w) to display black letters on a white background or Light on dark (x) to display white letters on a dark background.
AF Fine-Tune G button ➜ B (setup menu) Fine-tune focus for up to 30 lens types. Use only as required. We recommend that you perform fine-tuning at a focus distance you use frequently; if you perform focus-tuning at a short focus distance, for example, you may find it less effective at longer distances. • AF fine-tune (On/Off): Choose On to turn AF tuning on, Off to turn it off. • Saved value: Tune AF for the current lens.
Image Dust Off Ref Photo G button ➜ B (setup menu) Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D (for more information, refer to Capture NX-D online help). A lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is recommended when recording Image Dust Off reference data. When using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in. 1 Select Start. Highlight Start and press J. A message will be displayed. 2 Frame a featureless white object in the display.
3 Acquire dust off reference data. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. The monitor turns off when the shutter-release button is pressed. If the reference object is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data and a message will be displayed. Choose another reference object and repeat the process from Step 1.
Image Comment G button ➜ B (setup menu) Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX-i or Capture NX-D. The comment is also visible on the shooting data page in the photo information display. The following options are available: • Input comment: Input a comment as described in “Text Entry” (0 186). Comments can be up to 36 characters long. • Attach comment: Select this option to attach the comment to all subsequent photographs.
Copyright Information G button ➜ B (setup menu) Add copyright information to new photographs as they are taken. Copyright information is included in the shooting data shown in the photo information display and can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX-i or in Capture NX-D. The following options are available: • Artist: Enter a photographer name as described in “Text Entry” (0 186). Photographer names can be up to 36 characters long.
Beep Options G button ➜ B (setup menu) Choose the pitch and volume of the beep that sounds when: • The self-timer is in operation • Time-lapse recording ends • The camera focuses in photo mode (note that a beep will not sound if AF-C is selected for focus mode or if AF-A is selected and the camera is shooting using AF-C) • The touch screen is used Note that a beep will not sound while the self-timer is in operation or when the focuses if On is selected for Silent photography in the photo shooting menu.
Self-Portrait Mode G button ➜ B (setup menu) Select Disable to prevent the camera entering self-portrait mode when the monitor is in the self-portrait position. HDMI G button ➜ B (setup menu) Adjust settings for connection to HDMI devices (0 396). Location Data Display G button ➜ B (setup menu) View location data downloaded from smart devices using the SnapBridge app. The items displayed vary with the smart device.
Connect to Smart Device G button ➜ B (setup menu) Connect to smartphones or tablets (smart devices) via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Pairing (Bluetooth) Pair with or connect to smart devices using Bluetooth. Option Start pairing Description Pair the camera with a smart device (0 373). List paired smart devices or switch from one device to Paired devices another. Bluetooth Select Enable to enable Bluetooth.
Wi-Fi Connection Connect to smart devices via Wi-Fi. ❚❚ Establish Wi-Fi Connection Initiate a Wi-Fi connection to a smart device. To connect, select the camera SSID on the smart device and enter the password (0 367). Once a connection is established, this option will change to Close Wi-Fi connection, which can be used to end the connection when desired. ❚❚ Wi-Fi Connection Settings Access the following Wi-Fi settings: • SSID: Set the camera SSID. • Authentication/encryption: Choose OPEN or WPA2-PSK-AES.
Connect to PC G button ➜ B (setup menu) Connect to computers via Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi Connection Select Enable to connect using the settings currently selected for Network settings.
Network Settings Select Create profile to create a new network profile (0 349, 353). If more than one profile already exists, you can press J to select a profile from a list. To edit an existing profile, highlight it and press 2. The following options will be displayed: • General: The profile name and password. Select Profile name to rename the profile (by default, the profile name is the same as the network SSID).
Options Adjust upload settings. ❚❚ Auto Send Select On to upload new photos as they are taken. Upload begins only after the photo has been recorded to the memory card; be sure a memory card is inserted in the camera. Movies and photos taken in movie mode are not uploaded automatically when recording is complete but must instead be uploaded from the playback display (0 360).
Wireless Remote (ML-L7) Options G button ➜ B (setup menu) Establish a Bluetooth connection to an optional ML-L7 remote control. You can also choose the roles assigned to the Fn1 and Fn2 buttons on the remote. Wireless Remote Connection Option Enable Disable Description Connect to a paired ML-L7. Any existing connection to a smart device or computer will end. End the connection to the ML-L7. Save Wireless Remote Controller Ready the camera for pairing with an ML-L7 remote control.
Assign Fn1 Button/Assign Fn2 Button Choose the roles assigned to the ML-L7’s Fn1 and Fn2 buttons. Option Same as camera K button Same as camera G button Same as camera i button None Description The button performs the same function as the camera K button. The button performs the same function as the camera G button. The button performs the same function as the camera i button. Pressing the button has no effect.
Energy Saving G button ➜ B (setup menu) In photo mode, the shooting display will turn off to save power approximately 15 seconds before the standby timer expires. Option Enable Disable Description Enable energy saving. The display refresh rate may drop. Disable energy saving. Note selecting Disable does not stop the shooting display dimming a few seconds before the standby expires.
Reset All Settings G button ➜ B (setup menu) Reset all settings except Language and Time zone and date to their default values. Copyright information and other usergenerated entries are also reset. Once reset, settings cannot be restored. Firmware Version G button ➜ B (setup menu) View the current camera firmware version.
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies To view the retouch menu, select the N tab in the camera menus. The options in the retouch menu are used to create trimmed or retouched copies of existing pictures. The retouch menu is only displayed when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera.
Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy: 1 Select an item in the retouch menu. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an item, 2 to select. 2 Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J. To view the highlighted picture full screen, touch and hold the X button. D Retouch In the case of images recorded at image quality settings of NEF + JPEG, only the NEF (RAW) image will be retouched. The camera may not be able to display or retouch images created with other devices. 3 Select retouch options.
4 Create a retouched copy. Press J to create a retouched copy. Retouched copies are indicated by a p icon. D Retouching the Current Image To create a retouched copy of the current image, press i and select Retouch. D Retouching Copies Most options can be applied to copies created using other retouch options, although (with the exception of Trim movie) each option can be applied only once (note that multiple edits may result in loss of detail).
NEF (RAW) Processing G button ➜ N (retouch menu) “NEF (RAW) processing” is used to convert NEF (RAW) photographs to other formats, such as JPEG. To create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs on the camera, follow the steps below. 1 Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2. 2 Choose how images are selected. Choose from the following options: • Select image(s): Select one or more images manually.
3 Select photographs. If you chose Select image(s) in Step 2, a picture selection dialog will be displayed listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. Highlight images using the multi selector and tap the W button to select or deselect; selected images are indicated by a L icon. To view the highlighted image full screen, touch and hold the X button. Press J to proceed to Step 4 when your selection is complete. If you chose Select date in Step 2, a list of dates will be displayed.
4 Choose settings for the JPEG copies. Adjust the settings listed below, or select Original (if available) to use the setting in effect when the photograph was taken (the original settings are listed below the preview). Note that exposure compensation can only be set to values between −2 and +2 EV. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Image quality........................... 122 6 High ISO NR ..............................206 2 Image size................................. 124 7 Color space ..........................
Trim G button ➜ N (retouch menu) Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described below. • To reduce size of the crop: Tap W. • To increase size of the crop: Tap X. • To change the crop aspect ratio: Rotate the main command dial. • To position the crop: Use the multi selector. • To create a cropped copy: Press J to save the current crop as a separate file.
Resize G button ➜ N (retouch menu) Use the Resize option in the camera menu N tab to create small copies of selected photographs. 1 Select Resize. Highlight Resize in the N tab and press 2. 2 Choose a size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. Highlight the desired size and press J.
3 Choose pictures. Highlight Select image(s) and press 2. Highlight pictures and tap W to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, touch and hold the X button). Selected pictures are marked by a 8 icon. Press J when the selection is complete. Note that photographs taken at an image-area setting of 1 : 1 (16×16) or 16 : 9 (24×14) cannot be resized. 4 Save the resized copies. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Highlight Yes and press J to save the resized copies.
D-Lighting G button ➜ N (retouch menu) D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before After Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to save the retouched copy. Quick Retouch G button ➜ N (retouch menu) Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit subjects. Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of enhancement.
Red-Eye Correction G button ➜ N (retouch menu) This option is used to correct “red-eye” and is available only with photographs taken using a flash. The photograph selected for red-eye correction can be previewed in the edit display. Confirm the effects of red-eye correction and press J to create a copy.
Distortion Control G button ➜ N (retouch menu) Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion. Select Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector, or select Manual to reduce distortion manually. Note that Auto is not available with photos taken using the Auto distortion control option in the photo shooting menu or copies previously processed using Auto, and that distortion control cannot be performed again on copies created using Manual.
Perspective Control G button ➜ N (retouch menu) Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective in photos taken looking up from the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out). The results can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to save the retouched copy.
Image Overlay G button ➜ N (retouch menu) Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a new picture that is saved separately from the originals. + 1 Select Image overlay. Highlight Image overlay in the retouch menu and press 2. Image overlay options will be displayed, with Image 1 highlighted; press J to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. 2 Select the first image.
3 Select the second image. The selected image will appear as Image 1. Highlight Image 2 and press J, then select the second photo as described in Step 2. 4 Adjust gain. Highlight Image 1 or Image 2 and optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing 1 or 3 to select the gain from values between 0.1 and 2.0. Repeat for the second image. The default value is 1.0; select 0.5 to halve gain or 2.0 to double it. The effects of gain are visible in the Preview column. 5 Preview the overlay.
D Image Overlay Only NEF (RAW) photographs with the same image area and bit-depth can be combined. The overlay is saved in JPEG fine format and has the same photo info (including date of recording, metering, shutter speed, aperture, shooting mode, exposure compensation, focal length, and image orientation) and values for white balance and Picture Control as the photograph selected for Image 1.
Trim Movie G button ➜ N (retouch menu) Create a copy from which unwanted footage has been removed (0 158). Side-by-Side Comparison (see below) Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option can only be accessed by pressing the i button and selecting Retouch when a copy or original is displayed. 1 Select a retouched copy (shown by a p icon) or an original that has been retouched. 2 Display retouch options. Press i and select Retouch. 3 Select Side-by-side comparison.
4 Compare the copy with the original. The source image is displayed on the left, the retouched copy on the right, with the options used to create the copy listed at the top of the display. Press 4 or 2 to switch between the source image and the retouched copy. To view the highlighted picture full frame, touch and hold the X button. If the copy was created from two source images using Image overlay, or if the source has been copied multiple times, press 1 or 3 to view the other images.
O My Menu/m Recent Settings To view My Menu, select the O tab in the camera menus. The MY MENU option can be used to create and edit a customized list of up to 20 items from the playback, photo shooting, movie shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus. If desired, recent settings can be displayed in place of My Menu. Options can be added, deleted, and reordered as described below. Adding Options to My Menu 1 Select Add items. In My Menu (O), highlight Add items and press 2. 2 Select a menu.
3 Select an item. Highlight the desired menu item and press J. 4 Position the new item. Press 1 or 3 to move the new item up or down in My Menu. Press J to add the new item. 5 Add more items. The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark. Items indicated by a V icon cannot be selected. Repeat Steps 1–4 to select additional items.
Deleting Options from My Menu 1 Select Remove items. In My Menu (O), highlight Remove items and press 2. 2 Select items. Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. Selected items are indicated by a check mark. 3 Delete the selected items. Press J. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press J again to delete the selected items. D Deleting Items in My Menu To delete the item currently highlighted in My Menu, press the O button.
Reordering Options in My Menu 1 Select Rank items. In My Menu (O), highlight Rank items and press 2. 2 Select an item. Highlight the item you wish to move and press J. 3 Position the item. Press 1 or 3 to move the item up or down in My Menu and press J. Repeat Steps 2–3 to reposition additional items. 4 Exit to My Menu. Press the G button to return to My Menu.
Recent Settings To display the twenty most recently used settings, select m RECENT SETTINGS for O MY MENU > Choose tab. 1 Select Choose tab. In My Menu (O), highlight Choose tab and press 2. 2 Select m RECENT SETTINGS. Highlight m RECENT SETTINGS and press J. The name of the menu will change from “MY MENU” to “RECENT SETTINGS.” Menu items will be added to the top of the recent settings menu as they are used. To view My Menu again, select O MY MENU for m RECENT SETTINGS > Choose tab.
Establishing Wireless Connections to Computers or Smart Devices Network Options The types of network connection available with the camera are shown below.
Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi What Wi-Fi Can Do for You Connect via Wi-Fi to upload selected pictures to a computer. The Wireless Transmitter Utility After configuring the camera for connection, you will need to pair it with the computer using the Wireless Transmitter Utility before you will be able to upload images via Wi-Fi. Once the devices are paired, you will be able to connect to the computer from the camera.
Infrastructure and Access-Point Modes The camera can connect either via a wireless router on an existing network (infrastructure mode) or by direct wireless link (access-point mode). ❚❚ Access-Point Mode The camera and computer connect via direct wireless link, with the camera acting as a wireless LAN access point and Access-point mode without the need for complicated adjustments to settings.
Connecting in Access-Point Mode Follow the steps below to create a direct wireless link to a computer in access-point mode. 1 Display network settings. Select Connect to PC in the camera setup menu, then highlight Network settings and press 2. 2 Select Create profile. Highlight Create profile and press J. 3 Select Direct connection to PC. Highlight Direct connection to PC and press J. The camera SSID and encryption key will be displayed.
4 Connect from the computer. Windows: Click the wireless LAN icon in the taskbar and select the SSID displayed by the camera in Step 3. When prompted to enter the network security key, enter the encryption key displayed by the camera in Step 3. macOS/OS X: Click the wireless LAN icon in the menu bar and select the SSID displayed by the camera in Step 3. When prompted to supply a password, enter the encryption key displayed by the camera in Step 3. 5 Launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility.
6 Select the camera. In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, select the camera name displayed in Step 5 and click Next. 7 Enter the authentication code. The camera will display an authentication code. Enter the authentication code in the dialog displayed by the Wireless Transmitter Utility and click Next.
8 Complete the pairing process. When the camera displays a message stating that pairing is complete, press J. In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, click Next. You will be prompted to choose the destination folder; for more information, see online help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility. When you exit the Wireless Transmitter Utility after pairing is complete, a wireless connection will be established between the camera and computer. 9 Check the connection.
Connecting in Infrastructure Mode Follow the steps below to connect to a computer on an existing network in infrastructure mode. 1 Display network settings. Select Connect to PC in the camera setup menu, then highlight Network settings and press 2. 2 Select Create profile. Highlight Create profile and press J.
3 Search for existing networks. Highlight Search for Wi-Fi network and press J. The camera will search for networks currently active in the vicinity and list them by name (SSID). D “Easy Connect” To connect without entering an SSID or encryption key, tap X in Step 3, then press J and choose from the following options: • Push-button WPS: For routers that support push-button WPS. Press the camera J button to connect.
4 Choose a network. Highlight a network SSID and press J (if the desired network is not displayed, tap X to search again). Encrypted networks are indicated by a h icon; if the selected network is encrypted, you will be prompted to enter the encryption key as described in Step 5. If the network is not encrypted, proceed to Step 6. D Hidden SSIDs Networks with hidden SSIDs are indicated by blank entries in the network list.
5 Enter the encryption key. When prompted to enter the encryption key for the wireless router, press J… …and enter the key as described below. For information on the encryption key, see the documentation for the wireless router. Tap X when entry is complete. Tap X again to initiate the connection. The message shown in the illustration will be displayed for a few seconds when the connection is established.
6 Obtain or select an IP address. Highlight one of the following options and press J. • Obtain automatically: Select this option if the network is configured to supply the IP address automatically. • Enter manually: When prompted, enter an IP address by rotating the main command dial to highlight segments, pressing 4 and 2 to change and pressing J to accept. Tap X to exit to the “IP address configuration complete” dialog when entry is complete.
8 Select the camera. In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, select the camera name displayed in Step 7 and click Next. 9 Enter the authentication code. The camera will display an authentication code. Enter the authentication code in the dialog displayed by the Wireless Transmitter Utility and click Next.
10 Complete the pairing process. Press J when the camera displays the message shown in the illustration. In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, click Next. You will be prompted to choose the destination folder; for more information, see the Wireless Transmitter Utility online help. When you exit the Wireless Transmitter Utility after pairing is complete, a wireless connection will be established between the camera and computer. 11 Check the connection.
Uploading Pictures You can select pictures for upload in the camera playback display or upload pictures as they are taken. D Destination Folders By default, images are uploaded to the following folders: • Windows: \Users\(user name)\Pictures\Wireless Transmitter Utility • Mac: /Users/(user name)/Pictures/Wireless Transmitter Utility The destination folder can be selected using the Wireless Transmitter Utility. For more information, see the utility’s online help.
3 Choose Select to send/deselect (PC). Highlight Select to send/deselect (PC) and press J. A white transfer icon will appear on the picture. If the camera is currently connected to a network, upload will begin immediately; otherwise, upload will begin when a connection is established. The transfer icon turns green during upload. Repeat Steps 2–3 to upload additional images. D Deselecting Pictures To remove transfer marking from the current picture, highlight Select to send/deselect (PC) and press J.
❚❚ The Transfer Icon Upload status is indicated by the transfer icon. • Y (white): Send. The picture has been selected for upload but upload has not yet begun. • X (green): Sending. Upload in progress. • Y (blue): Sent. Upload complete.
❚❚ The “Connect to PC” Status Display The Connect to PC display shows the following information: 1 2 3 1 Status The status of the connection to the host. The host name is displayed in green when a connection is established. • While files are being transferred, the status display shows “Now sending” preceded by the name of the file being sent. • Any errors that occur during transfer are also displayed here. 2 Signal strength Wireless signal strength.
Disconnecting and Reconnecting The camera’s link to an existing network can be suspended or resumed as described below. ❚❚ Disconnecting You can disconnect by turning the camera off, selecting Disable for Connect to PC > Wi-Fi connection in the setup menu, or selecting Wi-Fi connection > Close Wi-Fi connection in the i menu for shooting mode. The connection to the computer will also end if you use Wi-Fi to connect to a smart device.
Connecting to Smart Devices To connect to the camera from a smartphone or tablet (below, “smart device”), download the SnapBridge app. The SnapBridge App Use the SnapBridge app for wireless connections between the camera and smart devices. The SnapBridge app is available free of charge from the Apple App Store® and on Google Play™. Visit the Nikon website for the latest SnapBridge news.
Wireless Connections Using the SnapBridge app, you can connect via Wi-Fi (0 367) or Bluetooth (0 373). Connecting the camera and smart device via the SnapBridge app allows you to set the camera clock and update location data using information provided by the smart device.
Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Mode) Follow the steps below to connect to the camera via Wi-Fi. D Before Connecting Before connecting, enable Wi-Fi on the smart device (for details, see the documentation provided with the device), check that there is space available on the camera memory card, and ensure that the batteries in the camera and smart device are fully charged to prevent the devices turning off unexpectedly. 1 Smart device: Launch the SnapBridge app.
If you have launched the app before, open the tab and tap > Wi-Fi mode before proceeding to Step 3. 1 2 3 2 Smart device: Choose the camera and connection type. When prompted to choose the camera type, tap mirrorless camera and then tap Wi-Fi connection.
3 Camera/Smart device: Turn the camera on. The smart device will instruct you to ready the camera. Turn the camera on. Do NOT tap Next until you have completed Step 4. 4 Camera: Enable Wi-Fi. Select Connect to smart device > Wi-Fi connection in the setup menu, then highlight Establish Wi-Fi connection and press J. The camera SSID and password will be displayed. D Enabling Wi-Fi You can also enable Wi-Fi by selecting Wi-Fi connection > Establish Wi-Fi conn.
5 Smart device: Tap Next. Tap Next once you have enabled Wi-Fi on the camera as described in the preceeding step. 6 Smart device: Tap View options. After reading the instructions displayed by the smart device, tap Open the device settings app. • Android devices: Wi-Fi settings will be displayed. • iOS devices: The “Settings” app will launch. Tap < Settings to open the “Settings” app. Next, scroll up and tap Wi-Fi, which you’ll find near the top of the settings list.
7 Smart device: Enter the camera SSID and password. Enter the SSID and password displayed by the camera in Step 4. Android device (actual displays may differ) iOS device (actual displays may differ) You will not be required to enter the password when next you connect to the camera.
8 Smart device: Return to the SnapBridge app. After a Wi-Fi connection is established, Wi-Fi mode options will be displayed. See online help for information on using the SnapBridge app. D Ending Wi-Fi Connections To end the Wi-Fi connection, tap . When the icon changes to , tap and select Exit Wi-Fi mode.
Connecting via Bluetooth For information on pairing the camera and smart device when connecting for the first time, see “Connecting for the First Time: Pairing”, below. For information on connecting once pairing is complete, see “Connecting to a Paired Device” (0 385). ❚❚ Connecting for the First Time: Pairing Before connecting via Bluetooth for the first time, you will need to pair the camera and smart device as described below.
2 Android device: Launch the SnapBridge app. If this is the first time you have launched the app, tap Connect to camera and proceed to Step 3. If you have launched the app before, open the tab and tap Connect to camera.
3 Android device: Tap mirrorless camera to display connection options and then tap Pairing (Bluetooth). 1 2 Note: This step will not be required the next time the devices are paired. Note: You must enable location services when using Bluetooth. Be sure to grant location access if prompted. 4 Android device: Choose the camera. Tap the camera name.
5 Camera/Android device: Check the authentication code. Confirm that the camera and Android device display the same authentication code (circled in the illustration).
6 Camera/Android device: Initiate pairing. Camera: Press J. Android device: Tap the button indicated in the illustration (the label may differ depending on the version of Android you are using). D Pairing Error If you wait too long between pressing the button on the camera and tapping the button on the Android device, pairing will fail and an error will be displayed. • Camera: Press J and return to Step 1. • Android device: Tap OK and return to Step 2.
7 Camera/Android device: Follow the on-screen instructions. Camera: Press J. The camera will display a message stating that the devices are connected. Android device: Pairing is complete. Tap OK to exit to the tab. D Pairing for the First Time The first time you pair the Android device with a camera after installing the SnapBridge app, you will be prompted to select auto link (auto upload and auto clock and location synchronization) options.
iOS Follow the steps below to pair the camera with an iOS device. For information on Android devices, see “Android” (0 373). 1 Camera: Ready the camera. Select Connect to smart device > Pairing (Bluetooth) in the setup menu, then highlight Start pairing and press J… …to display the camera name. 2 iOS device: Launch the SnapBridge app. If this is the first time you have launched the app, tap Connect to camera and proceed to Step 3.
If you have launched the app before, open the tab and tap Connect to camera. 3 iOS device: Tap mirrorless camera to display connection options and then tap Pairing (Bluetooth). 1 2 Note: This step will not be required the next time the devices are paired. Note: You must enable location services when using Bluetooth. Be sure to grant location access if prompted.
4 iOS device: Choose the camera. Tap the camera name. 5 iOS device: Read the instructions. Read the pairing instructions carefully and tap Understood.
6 iOS device: Select an accessory. When prompted to select an accessory, tap the camera name again.
7 Camera/iOS device: Initiate pairing. Camera: Press J. iOS device: Tap the button indicated in the illustration (the label may differ depending on the version of iOS you are using). D Pairing Error If you wait too long between pressing the button on the camera and tapping the button on the iOS device, pairing will fail and an error will be displayed. • Camera: Press J and return to Step 1.
8 Camera/iOS device: Follow the on-screen instructions. Camera: Press J. The camera will display a message stating that the devices are connected. iOS device: Pairing is complete. Tap OK to exit to the tab. D Pairing for the First Time The first time you pair the iOS device with a camera after installing the SnapBridge app, you will be prompted to select auto link (auto upload and auto clock and location synchronization) options.
❚❚ Connecting to a Paired Device Connecting to a smart device that has already been paired with the camera is quick and easy. 1 Camera: Enable Bluetooth. In the setup menu, select Connect to smart device > Pairing (Bluetooth) > Bluetooth connection, then highlight Enable and press J. 2 Smart device: Launch the SnapBridge app. A Bluetooth connection will be established automatically.
Troubleshooting Solutions to some common issues are listed below. Troubleshooting information for the SnapBridge app can be found in the app’s online help, which can be viewed at: https://nikonimglib.com/snbr/onlinehelp/en/index.html For information on the Wireless Transmitter Utility or Camera Control Pro 2, see the online help for the application in question. Problem Solution Check settings for the host computer or The camera displays a wireless router and adjust camera TCP/IP error.
Connecting to Other Devices Expand your photographic horizons by connecting the camera to other devices via USB or HDMI. Connecting to Computers Via USB If the supplied USB cable is used to connect the camera to a computer running ViewNX-i, you can copy pictures to the computer, where they can be viewed, edited, and organized.
Installing ViewNX-i Download the ViewNX-i installer from the following website and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation (existing users should be sure to download the latest version, as earlier versions may not support the camera). An Internet connection is required. For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.
Copying Pictures to the Computer For detailed instructions, see the online help for ViewNX-i. 1 Connect the USB cable. After turning the camera off and ensuring that a memory card is inserted, connect the supplied USB cable as shown. D USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard. D Use a Reliable Power Source To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged.
2 Turn the camera on. The Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX-i will start (if a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2). If Nikon Transfer 2 does not start automatically, launch ViewNX-i and click the “Import” icon. D Windows 7 If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click .
3 Click Start Transfer. Pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Click Start Transfer D Transferring Movies Do not attempt to transfer movies from the memory card while it is inserted in another camera. Doing so could result in the movies being deleted without being transferred. D During Transfer Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress. 4 Turn the camera off. Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable when transfer is complete.
Connecting to Printers Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer connected directly to the camera using the supplied USB cable. When connecting the cable, do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. When the camera and printer are turned on, a welcome screen will be displayed, followed by a PictBridge playback display. D Selecting Photographs for Printing Images created at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) cannot be selected for printing.
Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 Display the desired picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Tap the X button to zoom in on the current frame (press K to exit zoom). To view six pictures at a time, tap the W button. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or tap the X button to display the highlighted picture full frame. 2 Adjust printing options.
3 Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, press J. Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display. 2 Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Print select: Select pictures for printing.
Connecting to HDMI Devices The camera can be connected to high-definition video devices using a third-party HDMI cable (type D). Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. Connect to camera Connect to high-definition device (choose cable with connector for HDMI device) ❚❚ Connecting to HDMI TVs After connecting the camera to an HDMI television or other display, tune the device to the HDMI channel, then turn the camera on and press the K button.
Connecting to Other HDMI Devices Use the HDMI option in the setup menu to adjust settings for HDMI output. • Output Resolution: Choose the format for images output to the HDMI device. If Auto is selected, the camera will automatically select the appropriate format. • Output range: Auto is recommended in most situations.
On-Camera Flash Photography “On-Camera” Versus “Remote” You can take pictures using a flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe or one or more remote flash units. Camera-Mounted Flash Units Take pictures using a flash unit mounted on the camera as described in “Using an On-Camera Flash” (0 398). Remote Flash Photography Take pictures with one or more remote flash units using wireless flash control (Advanced Wireless Lighting, or AWL) as described in “Remote Flash Photography” (0 401).
Using an On-Camera 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. 2 Turn on the camera and flash unit. The flash will begin charging; the flash-ready indicator (c) will be displayed when charging is complete. 3 Adjust flash settings. Choose the flash control mode (0 400) and flash mode (0 126). 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. D i-TTL Flash Control When an optional flash unit that supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System is mounted on the camera and set to TTL, it will operate in i-TTL mode, employing monitor preflashes for flash photography using i-TTL balanced fill-flash and the like.
Flash Control Mode When an SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300 flash unit is mounted on the camera, the Flash control mode (built-in) option displayed when Flash control is selected in the photo shooting menu is replaced by Flash control mode (external). In modes P, S, A, and M, this option can be used to choose the flash control mode and adjust the flash level and other flash settings. Settings for other flash units can only be adjusted using flash unit controls.
Remote Flash Photography About Remote Flash Photography The camera can be used with one or more remote flash units (Advanced Wireless Lighting, or AWL). For information on using a flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe, see “OnCamera Flash Photography” (0 397). Throughout this chapter, operations involving an accessory connected to the camera are indicated by C, operations involving remote flash units by f. For more information on f, see the manual provided with the flash unit.
Controlling Remote Flash Units Remote flash units can be controlled via optical signals from an optional flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe and functioning as a master flash (optical AWL). For information on compatible flash units, see “The Nikon Creative Lighting System” (0 426). If the flash unit in question is an SB-500, settings can be adjusted from the camera (see below); otherwise settings must be adjusted using flash unit controls as described in the documentation provided with the unit.
2 C: Adjust settings for the master flash. Choose the flash control mode and flash level for the master flash and the flash units in each group: • TTL: i-TTL flash control • qA: Auto aperture (available only with compatible flash units) • M: Choose the flash level manually • – – (off): The units do not fire and the flash level cannot be adjusted Set the master flash to channel 3. 3 f: Set the remote flash units to channel 3. 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, press the test button on the master flash to test-fire the flash and confirm that the units are functioning normally. 6 C/f: Take the photograph. Take the photograph after confirming that the flash-ready lights for all flash units are lit.
Troubleshooting Before Contacting Customer Support You may be able to resolve any issues with the camera by following the steps below. Check this list before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 1 Check the common problems listed in the following sections: • “Problems and Solutions” (0 406) • “Indicators and Error Messages” (0 412) 2 Turn the camera off and remove the battery. After waiting for about a minute, re-insert the battery and turn the camera on.
Problems and Solutions Solutions to some common issues are listed below. 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. Note that although any data currently being recorded will be lost, data that have already been recorded will not be affected by removing the battery. The camera takes time to turn off: The camera is performing an image sensor check.
The camera is slow to respond to the shutter-release button: Select Off for Custom Setting d3 (Exposure delay mode). Only one shot is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed in continuous release modes: • Turn HDR off. • If the built-in flash is used with continuous low-speed or continuous high-speed selected for release mode, only one picture will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
Flicker or banding appears in movie mode: Select Flicker reduction in the movie shooting menu and choose an option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply. Bright regions or bands appear in the view through the lens: The shot is being framed under flashing sign, flash, or other light source with brief duration. Smudges appear in photographs: Clean the front and rear lens elements.
The camera cannot measure white balance: The subject is too dark or too bright. Images cannot be selected as source for preset white balance: The images in question were created with a different model of camera. White balance bracketing is unavailable: • An NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option is selected for image quality. • Multiple exposure or HDR (high dynamic range) photography is on.
Playback NEF (RAW) images are not played back: The pictures were taken at image qualities of NEF + JPEG. The camera does not display pictures recorded with other cameras: Pictures recorded with other makes of camera may not be displayed correctly. Some photos are not displayed during playback: Select All for Playback folder. “Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation: • Select On for Rotate tall in the playback menu. • The photos are displayed in image review.
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. • Confirm that Enable is selected for Connect to smart device > Pairing (Bluetooth) > Bluetooth connection in the camera setup menu. • Confirm that Wi-Fi has been enabled using the Connect to smart device > Wi-Fi connection option in the setup menu. • Try turning the smart device Wi-Fi off and then on again.
Indicators and Error Messages This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the camera display. Indicators The following indicators appear in the camera display: Indicator H H (flashes) F–– Bulb (flashes) Time (flashes) 412 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Ready a fully-charged spare Low battery. battery. Battery exhausted. Recharge or replace battery. Battery info Battery cannot be used. unavailable. Contact Nikon-authorized Battery not supported. service representative.
Indicator c (flashes) Problem Built-in or optional flash has fired full power; photo may be underexposed. Subjects appear dark and underexposed. Solution Check photo in display; if underexposed, adjust settings and try again. Use built-in or optional flash. • Decrease ISO sensitivity. • Use optional ND filter. In mode: Subject too bright; S Increase shutter speed photo will be A Choose a smaller aperture overexposed.
Error Messages The following error messages may appear in the camera display: Message Problem Solution Camera cannot Turn camera off and confirm detect memory card. that card is correctly inserted. • Use Nikon-approved card. • If error persists after card has been repeatedly ejected and Error accessing reinserted, card may be memory card. damaged. Contact retailer or Cannot access this memory card. Nikon-authorized service representative. Insert another card.
Message Problem No viewable pictures on memory card. Folder contains no No viewable pictures images. in folder(s) selected for playback. File was edited on computer or does Cannot display this not comply with DCF file. standards, or file is corrupt. Cannot select this Selected picture file. cannot be retouched. Solution Insert memory card containing viewable pictures. Use Playback folder item in playback menu to select folder containing viewable pictures. File cannot be viewed on camera.
Technical Notes Compatible Lenses The camera can be used with all Z mount lenses. NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR Confirm that the lens name includes “NIKKOR Z”. A Compatible F Mount Lenses F mount lenses can be mounted on Z mount cameras using an FTZ mount adapter. • Some features may not be available depending on the lens used.
The Camera Display Refer to this section for information on the indicators in the camera display (monitor and viewfinder). For illustrative purposes, the displays are shown with all indicators lit. The Monitor: Photo Mode The following indicators appear in the monitor in photo mode. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 20 34 33 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 Shooting mode ............................. 71 Flexible program indicator .........
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 White balance .....63, 116, 194, 255 Image size............................ 124, 190 Image quality ..................... 122, 190 i icon.......................................16, 24 Exposure bracketing indicator...................................... 214 WB bracketing indicator ........... 218 ADL bracketing indicator.......... 221 HDR indicator .............................. 230 Multiple exposure indicator..... 223 Number of shots remaining in exposure bracketing sequence.....
D Temperature Warnings If the camera temperature becomes elevated, a temperature warning will be displayed together with a count-down timer (the timer turns red when the thirty second mark is reached). In some cases, the timer may be displayed immediately after the camera is turned on. When the timer reaches zero, the shooting display will turn off automatically to protect the camera’s internal circuits.
❚❚ The Information Display 1 2 3 4 5 16 15 6 14 7 13 8 12 9 11 10 Shooting mode ..............................71 Flexible program indicator..........72 User setting mode.........................78 Shutter speed ..........................72, 74 Aperture...........................................73 Exposure bracketing indicator...................................... 214 WB bracketing indicator ........... 218 ADL bracketing indicator.......... 221 HDR indicator ..............................
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 38 37 36 35 26 27 28 34 33 32 29 30 31 17 Bluetooth connection indicator ......................................314 Airplane mode.............................313 18 Wi-Fi connection indicator .......128 Remote-control connection indicator ......................................319 19 Long exposure noise reduction indicator ......................................206 20 Shutter type .................................275 Silent photography .............
The Monitor: Movie Mode The following indicators appear in the monitor in movie mode. 1 2 3 4 10 9 8 7 6 5 1 Recording indicator ......................44 6 “No movie” indicator ....................45 7 2 Frame size and rate/image 8 quality................................. 139, 254 9 3 Time remaining..............................44 10 4 File name ...................................... 254 5 Release mode (still photography).................... 258 422 Technical Notes Sound level .......................
The Viewfinder: Photo Mode The following indicators appear in the viewfinder in photo mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 41 40 39 15 16 17 38 37 36 35 18 19 34 33 31 29 28 32 30 27 Battery indicator ........................... 34 Live view preview indicator .....277 Optical VR indicator ..........135, 212 Flash mode...................................104 Release mode ..............................131 Focus mode.................. 51, 212, 258 AF-area mode ..............
18 Exposure bracketing indicator ... 214 WB bracketing indicator ........... 218 ADL bracketing indicator.......... 221 HDR indicator .............................. 230 Multiple exposure indicator..... 223 19 Number of shots remaining in exposure bracketing sequence..................................... 214 Number of shots remaining in white balance bracketing sequence..................................... 218 Number of shots remaining in ADL bracketing sequence....... 221 HDR exposure differential ........
The Viewfinder: Movie Mode The following indicators appear in the viewfinder in movie mode. 1 2 3 10 9 8 7 6 4 5 1 Frame size and rate/image quality.................................139, 254 2 File name ......................................189 3 Recording indicator...................... 44 “No movie” indicator.................... 45 4 Time remaining ............................. 44 5 Release mode (still photography).................... 258 6 Sound level ..................................
The Nikon Creative Lighting System Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography.
SB-R200 ✔ — — ✔5 — — — ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ — — ✔6 ✔6 — — — — — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ — — ✔ ✔ ✔ — — — — — — — — — — — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ ✔ — — — — ✔ — — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔9 ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — — — — ✔4 — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — — — — — ✔ ✔ — — — — — — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ — — — — — — — — — — ✔ ✔ — — — SB-300 — SB-400 ✔ SU-800 ✔ — ✔4 ✔ — — — ✔ — ✔4 — — — — SB-500 ✔ ✔ SB-600 SB-910 SB-900 SB-800 ✔ ✔ SB-700 SB-5000 Remote Master Optical
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Not available with spot metering. Can also be selected with flash unit. qA/A mode selection performed on flash unit using custom settings. Can only be selected using the camera Flash control option. Available only during close-up photography. Choice of qA and A depends on the option selected with the master flash. Available only in i-TTL, qA, A, GN, and M flash-control modes.
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. Note that this camera 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.
D 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-28, SB-50DX, SB-23, SB-22S, SB-22, SB-26, SB-25, SB-29, SB-21B, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-24 SB-15 SB-29S Flash mode A Non-TTL auto ✔ — ✔ M Manual ✔ ✔ ✔ G Repeating flash ✔ — — REAR Rear-curtain sync 2 ✔ ✔ ✔ 1 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter-release is disabled. Set flash unit to A (non-TTL auto flash). 2 Available when camera is used to select flash mode.
Other Accessories A variety of accessories are available for your Nikon camera. Power sources • EN-EL25 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery: Additional EN-EL25 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. • MH-32 Battery Charger: The MH-32 can be used to recharge EN-EL25 batteries. • EH-73P Charging AC Adapter: The EH-73P can be used to charge EN-EL25 batteries inserted in the camera (the battery only charges when the camera is off ).
Viewfinder eyepiece accessories Mount adapters Microphones DK-30 Rubber Eyecup: The DK-30 makes the image in the viewfinder easier to see, preventing eye fatigue. Remove Replace FTZ Mount Adapter: An adapter that allows NIKKOR F mount lenses to be used with digital cameras that support interchangeable Z mount lenses. The picture angle is equivalent to that of a lens with a 35 mm formatequivalent focal length approximately 1.5 times longer.
Remote controls ML-L7 Remote Control: Once paired with the camera, the ML-L7 can be used to take photographs and record movies remotely. • Use the Wireless remote (ML-L7) options > Save wireless remote controller option in the camera setup menu to pair the camera with the remote. • The camera can be paired with only one remote at a time. If paired successively with more than one remote, the camera will respond only to the remote with which it was last paired.
2 After confirming that the camera is off, connect the charging AC adapter using the USB cable supplied with the camera and plug the adapter in. Use only a UC-E21 USB cable and an EH-73P charging adapter; do not use other charging adapters or third-party USB-AC adapters or smartphone chargers. Insert the plug or plug adapter straight into the socket rather than at an angle, and observe the same precaution when unplugging the charging AC adapter.
D The Charge Lamp If the battery cannot be charged using the charging AC adapter, for example because the battery is not compatible or the temperature of the camera is elevated, the charge lamp will flash rapidly for about 30 seconds and then turn off. If the charge lamp is off and you did not observe the battery charging, turn the camera on and check the battery level.
Software The following Nikon software can be used with the camera: Computer software Smartphone (tablet) apps • Camera Control Pro 2 (available for purchase): Control the camera remotely from a computer and save photographs directly to the computer hard disk. • ViewNX-i *: More than a tool for viewing and editing photos and movies shot with Nikon digital cameras, ViewNX-i can be used in combination with other Nikon imaging applications to help you get the most from your pictures.
Caring for the Camera Learn how to store, clean, and care for your 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.
Cleaning the Image Sensor Dirt or dust entering the camera when lenses are exchanged or the body cap is removed may adhere to the image sensor and affect your photographs. The image sensor can be cleaned as described below. Note, however, that the sensor is extremely delicate and easily damaged; we recommend that manual cleaning be performed only by a Nikon-authorized service representative. 1 Remove the lens. Turn the camera off and remove the lens or body cap. 2 Examine the image sensor.
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. Lenses, viewfinders, and other glass elements are easily damaged. Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower. When using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent discharge of liquid.
Notes on the monitor and viewfinder: These displays are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device. Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.
• Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use and replace the terminal cover. These devices draw minute amounts of charge even when off and could draw the battery down to the point that it will no longer function. If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it from the camera for storage.
• Battery capacity may temporarily drop if the battery is charged at low temperatures or used at a temperature below the temperature at which it was charged. • Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance. • A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement. Purchase a new battery. • Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Unplug when not in use.
Specifications Nikon Z 50 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Lens Compatible lenses Effective pixels Effective pixels Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust-Reduction System Storage Image size (pixels) Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses Nikon Z mount • Z mount NIKKOR lenses • F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply 20.9 million 23.5 × 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format) 21.
Storage File format Picture Control System Media File system Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame coverage Magnification Eyepoint Diopter adjustment Eye sensor Monitor Monitor 446 Technical Notes • NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx.
Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Release Release mode Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focalplane mechanical shutter; electronic frontcurtain shutter; electronic shutter 1/4000 – 30 s (choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV), bulb, time X= 1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported Single frame, low-speed continuous, highspeed continuous, high-speed continuous (extended), self-timer • Low-speed continuous: 1–4 fps • High-speed continuous: 5 fps
Exposure Mode • b: Auto, P: programmed auto with flexible program, S: shutter-priority auto, A: aperturepriority auto, M: manual • Scene modes: k portrait; l landscape; p child; m sports; n close up; o night portrait; r night landscape; s party/indoor; t beach/snow; d sunset; e dusk/dawn; f pet portrait; g candlelight; j blossom; z autumn colors; 0 food • Special effect modes: 4 night vision; V super vivid; T pop; U photo illustration; 5 toy camera effect; 6 miniature effect; 7 selective color; 1 silhouett
Focus Lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); AF mode autoswitch (AF-A; available only in photo mode); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking • Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used Focus points (single-point 209 AF, photo mode, DX image area) AF-area mode Pinpoint, single-point, and dynamic-area AF (pinpoint and dynamic-area AF available in photo mode only); wide-area AF (S); wide-area AF (L); auto-area AF Focus
Flash Flash-ready indicator Accessory shoe Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) White balance White balance Bracketing Bracketing types Movie Metering system Metering mode Frame size (pixels) and frame rate 450 Technical Notes Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock i-TTL flash control, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV lock, Color Information
Movie File format Video compression Audio recording format Audio recording device MOV, MP4 H.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Wi-Fi Bluetooth Range (line of sight) 452 Technical Notes • Standards: - IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the following European countries: Albania, Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, and Tajikistan) - IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (other European countries, Uzbekistan, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) - IEEE 802.
Power source Battery Charging AC adapter One EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion battery EH-73P charging AC adapter Tripod socket Tripod socket 14 Dimensions/weight Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity / in. (ISO 1222) Approx. 126.5 × 93.5 × 60 mm (5 × 3.7 × 2.4 in.) Approx. 450 g (15.9 oz.) with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 395 g/14 oz.
❚❚ MH-32 Battery Charger Rated input Rated output Supported batteries Charging time Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.21 A DC 8.4 V/1.12 A (MAX) Nikon EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) Approx. 67 × 94 × 28 mm (2.7 × 3.8 × 1.2 in.), excluding plug adapter Approx. 99 g (3.
A 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.
Approved Memory Cards The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, including SDHC and SDXC cards compliant with UHS-I. Cards rated UHS Speed Class 3 or better are recommended for movie recording and playback; using slower cards may result in recording or playback being interrupted. When choosing cards for use in card readers, be sure they are compatible with the device. Contact the manufacturer for information on features, operation, and limitations on use.
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 32 GB SanDisk SDSDXVE-032G-JNJIP card at different image quality and size settings when DX (24 × 16) is selected for Choose image area (as of April 2019). Image quality Image size NEF (RAW) 12-bit File size 1 No. of images 1 Buffer capacity 1, 2 19.9 MB 846 35 24.7 MB 743 30 — 14-bit Large 9.2 MB 2100 71 Medium 6.3 MB 3400 100 Small 3.5 MB 6200 100 Large 5.5 MB 4100 100 Normal Medium 3.
Battery Endurance The approximate length of footage or number of shots that can be recorded with a fully-charged EN-EL25 battery varies with the monitor mode.
NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR Lens User’s Manual This section is included as a lens manual for purchasers of the NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR lens kit. Note that lens kits may not be available in some countries or regions. Using the Lens ❚❚ Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions 1 2 8 3 4 5 6 7 9 Note: The rear cap included with the lens that comes with the lens kit may differ from that shown, in which case it can be removed without performing Step q.
Lens hoods block stray light that would otherwise cause flare or ghosting. They also serve to protect the lens. Rotate to zoom in or out. Be sure to extend the Zoom ring lens before use. Focal length scale Determine the approximate focal length when zooming the lens in or out. Focal length mark Autofocus mode selected: In autofocus mode, rotate the ring to adjust a setting such as Focus (M/A) or Aperture assigned using the camera.
❚❚ Attachment and Removal Attaching the Lens 1 Turn the camera off, remove the body cap, and detach the rear lens cap. 2 Position the lens on the camera body, keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body, and then rotate the lens counterclockwise until it clicks into place. Removing the Lens 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Press and hold the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise. Technical Notes ➜ NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.
❚❚ Before Use The lens is retractable and must be extended before use. Rotate the zoom ring as shown until the lens clicks into the extended position. Pictures can only be taken when the focal length mark points to positions between 16 and 50 on the focal length scale. Pictures can be taken at these focal lengths To retract the lens, rotate the zoom ring in the opposite direction, stopping when you reach the (I) position on the focal length scale.
❚❚ Attaching and Removing Optional Lens Hoods Lens hoods (available separately) screw directly into the threads in front of the lens. Do not touch the glass surface of the lens or use excessive force. To remove the hood, unscrew it from the lens. ❚❚ Using Built-in Flash Units • Shadows will be visible in photos where the light from the built-in flash is obscured by the lens or lens hood. Remove the lens hood before shooting.
❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) The lens’s on-board vibration reduction can be enabled or disabled using camera controls; see the camera manual for details. Vibration reduction reduces blur caused by camera shake, allowing shutter speeds up to 4.5 stops slower than would otherwise be the case and increasing the range of shutter speeds available. Note: The effects of VR on shutter speed are measured according to Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards.
❚❚ When the Lens Is Attached • The focus position may change if you turn the camera off and then on again after focusing. If you have focused on a preselected location while waiting for your subject to appear, we recommend that you do not turn the camera off until the picture is taken. • Mounting this lens on an FX-format camera: - selects the DX image area, reducing the available focus points and number of pixels recorded, and - disables the Image Dust Off ref photo option in the setup menu.
Precautions for Use • Do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens hood. • Keep the CPU contacts clean. • Due to the design of the vibration reduction system, the lens may rattle when shaken. This does not indicate a malfunction. • Replace the front and rear lens caps when the lens is not in use. • To protect the interior of the lens, store it out of direct sunlight. • Do not leave the lens in humid locations or in locations in which it may be exposed to moisture.
Lens Care • Removing dust is normally sufficient to clean the glass surfaces of the lens. • Smudges, fingerprints, and other oily stains can be removed from the lens surface using a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens cleaning tissue lightly dampened with a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner. Wipe gently from the center outwards in a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the lens with your fingers. • Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.
Specifications Mount Focal length Maximum aperture Lens construction Angle of view Focal length scale Focusing system Vibration reduction Minimum focus distance (measured from focal plane) Maximum reproduction ratio Diaphragm blades Aperture range Filter-attachment size Dimensions Weight Nikon Z mount 16 – 50 mm f/3.5 – 6.
NIKKOR Z DX 50–250mm f/4.5–6.3 VR Lens User’s Manual This section is included as a lens manual for purchasers of the NIKKOR Z DX 50–250mm f/4.5–6.3 VR lens kit. Note that lens kits may not be available in some countries or regions. Using the Lens ❚❚ Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions 1 2 3 11 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 Note: The rear cap included with the lens that comes with the lens kit may differ from that shown, in which case it can be removed without performing Step q.
1 Lens hood* Lens hoods block stray light that would otherwise cause flare or ghosting. They also serve to protect the lens. 2 Lens hood lock mark Lens hood alignment 3 mark Use when attaching the lens hood. Lens hood mounting 4 mark Rotate to zoom in or out. Be sure to extend the 5 Zoom ring lens before use. 6 Focal length scale Determine the approximate focal length when zooming the lens in or out.
❚❚ Attachment and Removal Attaching the Lens 1 Turn the camera off, remove the body cap, and detach the rear lens cap. 2 Position the lens on the camera body, keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body, and then rotate the lens counterclockwise until it clicks into place. Removing the Lens 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Press and hold the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise. Technical Notes ➜ NIKKOR Z DX 50–250mm f/4.5–6.
❚❚ Before Use The lens is retractable and must be extended before use. Rotate the zoom ring as shown until the lens clicks into the extended position. Pictures can only be taken when the focal length mark points to positions between 50 and 250 on the focal length scale. Pictures can be taken at these focal lengths To retract the lens, rotate the zoom ring in the opposite direction, stopping when you reach the (I) position on the focal length scale.
❚❚ Attaching and Removing Optional Lens Hoods Align the lens hood mounting mark with the lens hood alignment mark (q) and then rotate the hood (w) until the mounting mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark (e). To remove the hood, reverse the above steps. Lens hood alignment mark Lens hood mounting mark Lens hood lock mark When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the lens hood alignment mark (I) and avoid gripping the front of the hood too tightly.
❚❚ Using Built-in Flash Units Shadows will be visible in photos where the light from the builtin flash is obscured by the lens or lens hood. Remove the lens hood before shooting. Note, however, that even if the hood is removed, shadows may still be visible at some focal lengths and subject distances (when mounted on the Z 50, the lens does not cast shadows at any focal length or subject distance).
❚❚ When the Lens Is Attached • The focus position may change if you turn the camera off and then on again after focusing. If you have focused on a preselected location while waiting for your subject to appear, we recommend that you do not turn the camera off until the picture is taken. • Mounting this lens on an FX-format camera: - selects the DX image area, reducing the available focus points and number of pixels recorded, and - disables the Image Dust Off ref photo option in the setup menu.
Precautions for Use • Do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens hood. • Keep the CPU contacts clean. • Due to the design of the vibration reduction system, the lens may rattle when shaken. This does not indicate a malfunction. • Replace the front and rear lens caps when the lens is not in use. • To protect the interior of the lens, store it out of direct sunlight. • Do not leave the lens in humid locations or in locations in which it may be exposed to moisture.
Lens Care • Removing dust is normally sufficient to clean the glass surfaces of the lens. • Smudges, fingerprints, and other oily stains can be removed from the lens surface using a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens cleaning tissue lightly dampened with a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner. Wipe gently from the center outwards in a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the lens with your fingers. • Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.
Specifications Mount Focal length Maximum aperture Lens construction Angle of view Focal length scale Focusing system Vibration reduction Minimum focus distance (measured from focal plane) Maximum reproduction ratio Diaphragm blades Aperture range Filter-attachment size Dimensions Weight Nikon Z mount 50 – 250 mm f/4.5 – 6.
Lenses That May Block the Built-in Flash and AF-Assist Illuminator The lenses listed in this section may block the built-in flash or AF-assist illuminator under some conditions. AF-Assist Illumination The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 1.0–3.0 m (3 ft 4 in.–9 ft 10 in.); when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of 16–300 mm. Some lenses may block the illuminator at certain focus distances. • Remove lens hoods when using the illuminator.
The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used with lenses with focal lengths of 16–300 mm, although in some cases the flash may be unable to entirely light the subject at some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens. • Peripheral illumination may drop at focal lengths under 16 mm. • The NIKKOR Z 14–30mm f/4 S casts shadows in photos taken with the built-in flash at all focal lengths. Other lenses that restrict use of the built-in flash are as follows: Lens NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/2.
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Index Symbols b (Auto mode) .............................40, 44 P (Programmed auto) .................71, 72 S (Shutter-priority auto) .............71, 72 A (Aperture-priority auto)..........71, 73 M (Manual) ......................................71, 74 U1/U2..................................................71, 78 h (Scene).....................................71, 80 k (Portrait) ............................................81 l (Landscape)......................................81 p (Child).....................
A Automatic display switch ...................8 Accessories ......................................... 431 Access-point mode.................348, 349 Active D-Lighting ............................. 129 ADL bracketing ................................. 221 AE bracketing .................................... 214 AE lock.........................................100, 101 AF .................................................... 51, 265 AF activation ...................................... 266 AF fine-tune...........
Continuous L ..................................... 131 Continuous release mode.... 131, 258 Control ring........................61, 460, 470 Copyright information ................... 311 CPU contacts............................. 460, 470 Creative Lighting System (CLS)... 426 Creative Picture Control ................ 112 Crop ...................................................... 155 Custom control assignment. 27, 282, 294 Custom controls ............................... 294 Custom controls (playback) .......
Flash ready indicator....................... 429 Flash shutter speed ......................... 279 Flash sync speed............................... 278 Flat (Set Picture Control)................ 112 Flexible program .................................72 Flick ..........................................................14 Flicker reduction......................208, 257 Fluorescent (White balance) . 64, 116 Fn1 button ..............................................27 Fn2 button .....................................
Matrix metering................................ 127 Max. continuous release................ 274 Maximum aperture.......................... 429 Maximum sensitivity................ 97, 192 Memory buffer .................................. 133 Memory card...................... 32, 456, 457 Memory card capacity.................... 457 Menu guide........................................ 167 Metering.............................................. 127 MF ..............................................................
Quick sharp......................................... 115 R Rating ................................................... 183 Rear-curtain sync.....................104, 125 Recent settings.........................341, 345 Rechargeable Li-ion battery. 31, 431, 454 Red-eye correction .......................... 333 Red-eye reduction ..................104, 125 Release button to use dial............. 292 Release mode .................................... 131 Remote flash photography..397, 401 Remote photography.....
Time zone ........................................... 303 Time zone and date......................... 303 Time-lapse movie............................. 245 Touch controls .................... 12, 59, 312 Touch screen .................................12, 59 Touch shutter ................................12, 59 Trademark Information.................. 481 Trim ....................................................... 329 Trim movie.......................................... 339 Trimming movies ....................
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