NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.
Before using this product, please read these instructions carefully. You will also need to consult the camera manual. • This lens is intended exclusively for use with mirrorless cameras featuring a Nikon Z mount. • Update to the latest version of the camera firmware before using this lens with the Z 7 or Z 6, as otherwise the camera may fail to correctly recognize the lens and features such as vibration reduction may be unavailable. The latest firmware is available from the Nikon Download Center.
A WARNING • Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock. • Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as propane, gasoline or aerosols. Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire. • Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens. Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment. • Keep this product out of reach of children.
A CAUTION • Do not transport cameras or lenses with tripods or similar accessories attached. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.
Using the Lens Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions See below for the names and functions of the parts of the lens.
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 w Zoom ring extend the lens before use. e Focal length scale Determine the approximate focal length when zooming the lens in or r Focal length mark out. Autofocus mode selected: In autofocus mode, rotate the ring to adjust a setting such as [Focus (M/A)] or [Aperture] assigned using the camera.
A Attachment and Removal Attaching the Lens z Turn the camera off, remove the body cap, and detach the rear lens cap. x 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 z Turn the camera off. x Press and hold the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise.
B 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 (●) position on the focal length scale.
C 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 the Lens on Cameras with a Built-in Flash 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. Note, however, that even if the hood is removed, shadows may still be visible at some focal lengths and subject distances. Vibration Reduction (VR) The lens’s on-board vibration reduction can be enabled or disabled using camera controls; see the camera manual for details.
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 pre-selected 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. 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. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage. • Do not leave the lens next to open flames or in other extremely hot locations.
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.
Accessories Supplied Accessories • LC-46B 46 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap • LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap Compatible Accessories • CL-C4 Lens Case • HN-40 Screw-on Lens Hood • 46 mm screw-on filters D Filters • Use only one filter at a time. • Remove the lens hood before attaching filters.
Specifications Mount Focal length Maximum aperture Lens construction Nikon Z mount 16 – 50 mm f/3.5 – 6.3 9 elements in 7 groups (including 1 ED element and 4 aspherical elements) Angle of view 83°–31° 30' (DX image area) Focal length scale Graduated in millimeters (16, 24, 35, 50) Focusing system Internal focusing system Vibration reduction Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs) Minimum focus distance • 16 mm zoom position: 0.25 m (0.82 ft) (measured from focal • 24 mm zoom position: 0.2 m (0.
DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Guide • Read this document thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For your safety” (page 20). • After reading this document, keep it readily accessible for future reference.
When your first photo can’t wait ❚ ❚Getting ready 1 Insert the battery and memory card (062). For information on charging the battery, see “Charging the battery” (065). 2 Attach a lens (068). ･ Align the indicator on the camera body with the indicator on the lens (q) and rotate the lens in the direction shown (w). ･ A strap can be attached to the camera. For more information, see “Attaching the strap” (061). 3 Turn the camera on and then choose a language and set the clock (071).
❚ ❚Take (075) and view (086) pictures 1 2 3 4 Rotate the mode dial to b. To focus, press the shutter-release button halfway (i.e, lightly press the shutter-release button, stopping when it is pressed halfway). Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button, press the button the rest of the way down to take the picture. View the picture.
Package contents Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera. ❏ EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion ❏ Camera battery ❏ Strap (061) ❏ Warranty ❏ User’s Manual ❏ UC-E24 USB cable (0484) ❏ BF-N1 body cap ･ Memory cards are sold separately. ･ Purchasers of the lens kit option should confirm that the package also includes a lens.
About this document ❚ ❚Symbols This document employs the following symbols and conventions. Use them to help locate the information you need. 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 document. ❚ ❚Conventions ･ This camera uses SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, referred to throughout this document as “memory cards”.
Table of contents When your first photo can’t wait ..........................................................................2 Package contents .......................................................................................................4 About this document ............................................................................................... 5 For your safety .......................................................................................................... 20 Notices ...........
Detaching lenses .......................................................................69 Opening the monitor ............................................................................................. 70 Turning on the camera .......................................................................................... 71 Basic photography and playback 75 Taking photographs (b auto) ............................................................................. 75 Recording videos (b auto) ................
Adjusting ISO sensitivity ......................................................131 Auto ISO sensitivity control ................................................ 132 The E (exposure compensation) button ......................................................134 Adjusting exposure compensation ................................. 134 The c/E (release mode/self-timer) button ................................................136 Choosing a release mode ....................................................
Metering .................................................................................... 177 Wi-Fi connection .....................................................................177 Active D-Lighting ................................................................... 178 Electronic VR ............................................................................ 178 Vibration reduction ............................................................... 179 AF-area mode ......................................
Playback menu defaults .......................................................212 Photo shooting menu defaults ......................................... 213 Video recording menu defaults ........................................ 217 Custom Settings menu defaults ....................................... 219 Setup menu defaults .............................................................224 D The playback menu: Managing images ..................................................229 Delete .......................
Modifying Picture Controls from the menus ................251 Manage Picture Control .................................................................................253 Creating custom Picture Controls .................................... 254 Color space .........................................................................................................258 Active D-Lighting ............................................................................................. 258 Long exposure NR ..............
Recording time-lapse videos ............................................. 306 Focus shift shooting ........................................................................................314 Focus shift photography ......................................................316 Silent photography ......................................................................................... 322 1 The video recording menu: Video recording options ........................ 324 Reset video recording menu ..................
a: Autofocus ....................................................................................................... 338 a1: AF-C priority selection .................................................................... 338 a2: AF-S priority selection .....................................................................338 a3: Focus tracking with lock-on ......................................................... 339 a4: Focus points used .........................................................................
Peaking highlight color ........................................................353 d9: View all in continuous mode ....................................................... 354 e: Bracketing/flash ........................................................................................... 354 e1: Flash sync speed ...............................................................................354 e2: Flash shutter speed ..........................................................................
Reset user settings ...........................................................................................388 Language ............................................................................................................ 388 Time zone and date .........................................................................................388 Monitor brightness ..........................................................................................389 Monitor color balance ............................
Select for upload (Bluetooth) .............................................403 Wi-Fi connection .....................................................................404 Upload while off ..................................................................... 405 Location data (smart device) ..............................................405 Connect to computer ..................................................................................... 405 Wi-Fi connection ..............................................
Perspective control ..........................................................................................434 Monochrome ..................................................................................................... 435 Overlay pictures ................................................................................................436 Add .............................................................................................. 436 Lighten and darken ..........................................
Installing NX Studio ...............................................................484 Copying pictures to a computer using NX Studio ......484 Connecting to HDMI devices ............................................................................ 489 TVs ................................................................................................489 Recorders ...................................................................................
Technical notes 526 Compatible lenses and accessories ................................................................526 Display in the monitor .........................................................................................527 Monitor .......................................................................................527 Compatible flash units ........................................................................................ 535 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) ................
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. After reading these safety instructions, keep them readily accessible for future reference. 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 use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as propane, gasoline or aerosols. Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire. 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 at the operator of a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents. Keep this product out of reach of children.
Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire. Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns, or frostbite. CAUTION Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources. Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s internal parts. When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame.
Do not look at the REC lamp from short distances or for long periods. Failure to observe this precaution could have adverse effects on vision. Do not transport cameras or lenses with tripods or similar accessories attached. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. DANGER (Batteries) Do not mishandle batteries.
WARNING (Batteries) Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention. Keep batteries out of reach of household pets and other animals. The batteries could leak, overheat, rupture, or catch fire if bitten, chewed, or otherwise damaged by animals. Do not immerse batteries in water or expose to rain. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.
Notices ･ No part of the documentation included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. ･ Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this documentation at any time and without prior notice. ･ Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. ･ Comply with copyright notices Under copyright law, photographs or recordings of copyrighted works made with the camera cannot be used without the permission of the copyright holder.
･ ･ ･ ･ ･ Notices device. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. - Do not remove or insert memory cards - Do not turn the camera off - Do not remove the battery Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects. Do not use excessive force when handling memory cards. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card. Do not bend or drop memory cards or subject them to strong physical shocks.
D Before taking important pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
Getting to know the camera Parts of the camera Camera body 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Eyelet for camera strap (061) E (focal plane mark; 0105) Stereo microphone (080) S button (037, 0131) Power switch (071) E button (038, 0134) Main command dial (037) Video-record button (080) Mode dial (036, 0120) Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit; 0494, 0535) Shutter-release button (075) 12 Speaker (087) Parts of the camera 29
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Sub-command dial (037) Image sensor (0569) CPU contacts Lens mounting mark (068) REC lamp (082, 0390) Self-timer lamp (0140) Cover for microphone connector Cover for HDMI and USB connectors Connector for external microphone (0556) Parts of the camera 30 HDMI connector (0489) Charge lamp (065, 0557) USB connector (0410, 0484) Lens release button (069) Lens mount (068, 0105) Body cap (068) Fn2 button (059, 090) Fn1 button (059, 0109)
1 DISP button (048) 2 Photo/video selector (075, 11 Memory card access lamp (078, 082) 12 Battery-chamber/memory card 080) slot cover 3 A (g) button (051, 0118, 13 Battery-chamber/memory card 0142) 4 5 6 7 8 9 slot cover latch i button (056, 0145) 14 15 16 17 18 19 J button (053) Multi selector (053, 097) G button (052, 0212) K button (086, 0180) W (Q) button (050, 056, 0180, 0206) 10 X button (050, 0103, 0180, 0206) Parts of the camera 31 Memory card slot (062) Battery latch (062) Tripod so
D Do not touch the image sensor Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the image sensor, poke it with cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower. These actions could scratch or otherwise damage the sensor. For information on cleaning the image sensor, see “Manual cleaning” (0569). D Product serial number The serial number for this product can be found by opening the monitor.
Monitor ❚ ❚Photo mode At default settings, the following indicators appear in the monitor. For more information, see “Display in the monitor” (0527) in “Technical notes”.
9 10 11 12 13 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Image area (0240) Image size (0162) Image quality (0161) i icon (0145) Exposure indicator Exposure (0125) Exposure compensation (0134) Subject-tracking AF (0100) Metering (0163) Battery indicator (063) Shutter type (0350) 1 icon (074) Vibration reduction indicator (0168) 14 “k” (appears when memory 26 Touch shooting (0101) 27 AF-area brackets (093) remains for over 1000 exposures; 064) 15 Number of exposures remaining (064, 0592) 16 ISO sensitivity (0131) 17 ISO sen
❚ ❚Video mode 1 Recording indicator (080) 2 4 Release mode (still photography; 0139) “No video” indicator (082) Frame size and rate/Video 5 Sound level (0175) 6 Microphone sensitivity (0175) 7 Frequency response (0332) quality (0172) 3 Time remaining (080) Parts of the camera 35
Camera controls The mode dial Rotate the mode dial to choose a shooting mode. Mode b Auto P Programmed auto Description A simple, “point-and-shoot” mode that leaves the camera in charge of settings (075, 080). 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 command dials Rotate the command dials to choose settings for shutter speed, aperture, or the functions assigned to other camera controls. The S button Adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) in accord with lighting conditions. ❚ ❚Photo mode ISO sensitivity can be adjusted by holding the S button and rotating the main command dial.
❚ ❚Video mode ISO sensitivity can be adjusted by holding the S button and rotating the main command dial. ISO sensitivity for video recording can be adjusted in mode M only. ･ The value selected for [ISO sensitivity settings] > [ISO sensitivity (mode M)] applies when [Off] is selected for [ISO sensitivity settings] > [Auto ISO control (mode M)].
Monitor The orientation and angle of the monitor can be adjusted. ● Normal shooting When shooting normally, use the monitor so that it is facing out and set in the camera body. ● Low angle shooting Turn the monitor facing up to shoot with the camera at low positions.
● High angle shooting Turn the monitor facing down to shoot with the camera at high positions. ● Self-portrait mode When the monitor is facing the front of the camera, the camera changes to self-portrait mode (040). D Precautions for the monitor ･ When rotating the monitor, rotate slowly within the allowable range. Applying excessive force will result in damage to the camera body and monitor.
The monitor will display an image as if it were reflected on a mirror (inverted image), but the actual image is saved from the perspective of the camera. ･ In self-portrait mode, you can use touch controls on the monitor to set the self-timer and exposure compensation during photo mode. In video mode, you can set the exposure compensation. ･ If you tap the self-timer icon (q), you can set the shutter-release delay and the number of shots.
D Self-portrait mode In self-portrait mode, note the following: ･ During self-portrait mode, controls other than the power switch, shutterrelease button, video-record button, photo/video selector, and mode dial are disabled. ･ If no operations are performed for about 1 minute when Custom Setting c3 [Power off delay] > [Standby timer] is set to less than 1 minute, or for the specified time when set to 1 minute or more, the standby timer will expire. ･ The following settings are fixed.
❚ ❚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 shutter/AF settings can be adjusted by tapping the W icon (0101). ❚ ❚Adjusting settings ･ Tap highlighted settings in the display. ･ You can then choose the desired option by tapping icons or sliders.
･ Tap Z or press J to select the chosen option and return to the previous display. ❚ ❚Playback ･ Flick left or right to view other pictures during full-frame playback. ･ In full-frame playback, touching the bottom of the display brings up a frame-advance bar. Slide your finger left or right over the bar to scroll rapidly to other pictures. ･ To zoom in on a picture displayed during full-frame playback, use a stretch gesture or give the display two quick taps.
zoom ratio using stretch gestures to zoom in and pinch gestures to zoom out. ･ Use slide gestures to view other parts of the image during zoom. ･ Giving the display two quick taps while zoom is in effect cancels zoom. ･ To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view, use a pinch gesture during fullframe playback. Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4, 9, and 72 frames. ･ Using a pinch gesture when 72 frames are displayed selects calendar playback.
･ Tap Z to exit to full-frame playback. ❚ ❚The i menu ･ Tap the i icon to display the i menu during shooting (056, 0145). ･ Tap items to view and change options. ❚ ❚Text entry ･ When a keyboard is displayed, you can enter text by tapping the keys. 1 Text display area 2 Keyboard area 3 Keyboard selection ･ To position the cursor, tap e or f or tap directly in the text display area.
･ To cycle through the upper- and lower-case and symbol keyboards, tap the keyboard selection button. ❚ ❚Navigating the menus ･ Slide up or down to scroll. ･ Tap a menu icon to choose a menu. ･ Tap menu items to display options. You can then choose the desired option by tapping icons or sliders. ･ To exit without changing settings, tap Z.
D The touch screen ･ The touch screen responds to static electricity. It may not respond when touched with fingernails or gloved hands. ･ Do not touch the screen with sharp objects. ･ Do not use excessive force. ･ The screen may not respond when covered with third-party protective films. ･ The screen may not respond when touched simultaneously in multiple locations. A Enabling or disabling touch controls Touch controls can be enabled or disabled using the [Touch controls] item in the setup menu.
❚ ❚Photo mode 1 Indicators on 2 Simplified display 3 Histogram 1, 2 4 Virtual horizon 5 Information display (0531) 1 Displayed when [On] is selected for Custom Setting d6 [Apply settings to live view]. 2 Not displayed if [On] is selected for [Overlay shooting] during multiple exposure photography. A Turning off the information display In Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (shooting)], you can assign [Live view info display off] to turn off the information display at the press of a button.
❚ ❚Video mode 1 Indicators on 2 Simplified display 3 Histogram 4 Virtual horizon The X and W (Q) buttons Zoom the display in the monitor in or out during shooting or playback. ❚ ❚Shooting Press X to zoom in on the view through the lens during shooting. Press X to increase the zoom ratio, W (Q) to zoom out.
❚ ❚Playback Press X to zoom in on pictures during full-frame playback. Press X to increase the zoom ratio, W (Q) to zoom out. Pressing W (Q) when the picture is displayed full frame “zooms out” to the thumbnail list. Pressing W (Q) when 72 frames are displayed selects calendar playback. The A (g) button Lock the focus and exposure when shooting, or protect images during playback. ❚ ❚Shooting Lock the focus and exposure at the same time. ❚ ❚Playback Protect the current image.
The G button Press the G button to view the menus. 1 D [PLAYBACK MENU] (0229) 2 C [PHOTO SHOOTING MENU] 6 N [RETOUCH MENU] (0419) 7 O [MY MENU]/m [RECENT SETTINGS]* (0444) (0234) 8 The d Help icon (056) 9 Current settings 3 1 [VIDEO RECORDING MENU] (0324) 4 A [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] (0335) 5 B [SETUP MENU] (0386) * You can choose the menu displayed. The default is [MY MENU].
❚ ❚Using the menus You can navigate the menus using the multi selector and J button. 1 Move cursor up 2 Select highlighted item 3 Display sub-menu, select 4 Move cursor down 5 Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left highlighted item, or move cursor right 1 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to place the cursor in the menu-selection area.
2 3 4 Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu. Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu. Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item.
5 6 7 Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. Select the highlighted option. ･ Press J to select the highlighted option. ･ To exit without making a selection, press the G button. ･ To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutterrelease button halfway. D Grayed-out items Some items and menu options may be unavailable depending on the mode and camera status. Unavailable items are displayed in gray.
A The d (help) icon ･ Where available, a description of the currently-selected item can be viewed by pressing the W (Q) button. ･ Press 1 or 3 to scroll. ･ Press W (Q) again to return to the menus. A Touch controls You can also navigate the menus using touch controls (042). The i button (the i menu) For quick access to frequently-used settings, press the i button or tap the i icon to view the i menu. ･ Different menus are displayed during photo mode and video mode.
･ Options can be viewed by tapping items in the display or by highlighting items and pressing J; selections can then be made using the multi selector. ･ Items for which the camera displays an on-screen guide can be adjusted by highlighting them in the i menu and rotating a command dial. In some cases, adjustments can be made using both the main and sub-command dials. A The playback i menu Pressing the i button during playback displays a context-sensitive i menu of frequently-used playback options.
1 Highlight Custom Setting f1 or g1 [Customize i menu] and press J. See “The G button” (052) for information on using the menus. 2 Highlight the position you want to change and press J. A list of the items available for the selected position will be displayed. 3 Highlight the desired item and press J. ･ The item will be assigned to the selected position and the options shown in Step 2 will be displayed. ･ Repeat Steps 2 and 3 as desired. 4 Press the G button.
The Fn1 and Fn2 buttons Use the Fn1 or Fn2 button for quick access to selected settings. ･ By default, the Fn1 button is assigned white balance (0109) and the Fn2 button focus- and AF-area–mode selection (090). ･ The assigned setting can be adjusted by holding the Fn1 or Fn2 button and rotating the command dials. In some cases, adjustments can be made using both the main and sub-command dials.
2 Highlight the option for the desired button and press J. A list of the items available for the selected button will be displayed. 3 Highlight the desired item and press J. ･ The item will be assigned to the selected button and the options shown in Step 2 will be displayed. ･ Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to assign a role to the remaining button. 4 Press the G button. Changes will be saved and the Custom Settings menu will be displayed.
First steps Attaching the strap To attach a strap (whether the supplied strap or one that has been purchased separately): Attaching the strap 61
Inserting the battery and a memory card ･ Turn the camera off before inserting or removing the battery and memory card. ･ Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side, slide the battery into the battery chamber until the latch locks it in place. ･ 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/ memory card slot 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 the memory card After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Press the memory card in to eject it (q), and pull it out to remove it (w).
･ The battery level display changes as the battery level diminishes, from L through K, and H. When the battery level falls to H, suspend shooting and charge the battery or ready a spare battery. ･ If the message [Shutter release disabled. Recharge battery.] is displayed, charge or exchange the battery. D The standby timer The camera uses a standby timer to help reduce the drain on the battery. If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds, the standby timer will expire and the monitor will turn off.
Charging the battery Fully charge the supplied EN-EL25 battery before use. With the battery inserted in the camera, connect the camera with a computer using the supplied USB cable to charge. D Battery care Read and follow the warnings and cautions in “For your safety” (020) and “Caring for the camera and battery: Cautions” (0572). 1 Insert the EN-EL25 into the camera (062).
2 After confirming that the camera is off, connect the supplied USB cable (q) to the camera, and then connect it to a computer. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. ･ Turn on the computer before charging. ･ The camera charge lamp (w) lights amber while charging is in progress. The lamp turns off when charging is complete. ･ A battery will fully charge in about 7 hours and 40 minutes (when charging an exhausted battery at an input of 5 V/500 mA).
D Notes when charging using the supplied USB cable ･ If the battery cannot be charged using the supplied USB cable to connect the camera and computer, 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. ･ When charging, do not use the connectors of a USB hub or keyboard.
Attaching a lens ･ The camera can be used with Z mount lenses. The lens generally used in this document for illustrative purposes is a NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR. ･ Be careful to prevent dust entering the camera. ･ Confirm that the camera is off before attaching the lens. - Remove the camera body cap (q, w) and rear lens cap (e, r). - Align the mounting marks on the camera (t) and lens (y). Do not touch the image sensor or lens contacts.
- Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place (u). ･ Remove the front lens cap before taking pictures. D F mount lenses ･ Be sure to attach the FTZ II/FTZ mount adapter (available separately) before using F mount lenses (0556). ･ Attempting to attach F mount lenses directly to the camera could damage the lens or image sensor. Detaching lenses ･ After turning the camera off, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens in the direction shown (w), and then detach the lens.
Opening the monitor Slowly rotate the monitor without using excessive force.
Turning on the camera When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language selection screen is displayed. Choose a language and then set the camera clock (no other operations can be performed until the clock is set). 1 Turn the camera on. ･ The [Language] selection screen will be displayed. 2 Select a language. ･ Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired language and press J (the languages available vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased).
3 Choose a time zone. ･ Press 1 or 3 to choose a time zone and press J. ･ The display shows the selected cities in the chosen zone and the difference between the time in the chosen zone and UTC. ･ The [Date format] screen will be displayed. 4 Choose a date format. ･ Highlight the desired date (year, month, and day) display order and press J. ･ The [Daylight saving time] screen will be displayed.
5 Turn daylight saving time on or off. ･ Highlight [On] (daylight saving time on) or [Off] (daylight saving time off) and press J. ･ Selecting [On] advances the clock one hour; to undo the effect, select [Off]. ･ The [Date and time] screen will be displayed. 6 Set the clock. ･ Press 4 or 2 to highlight date and time items and press 1 or 3 to change them. ･ Press J to confirm the date and time setting. ･ The message [Done.] will be displayed and the camera switches to shooting mode.
D The 1 icon A flashing 1 icon in the shooting display indicates that the camera clock has been reset. 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. The camera clock is powered by an independent clock battery. The clock battery charges when the main battery is inserted in the camera. It takes about 2 days to charge.
Basic photography and playback Taking photographs (b auto) Select b (auto) mode for simple “point-and-shoot” photography. D Lenses with retractable barrels Lenses with retractable barrels must be extended before use. Rotate the zoom ring as shown until the lens clicks into the extended position. 1 Select photo mode by rotating the photo/video selector to C. 2 Rotate the mode dial to b.
3 Ready the camera. Holding the handgrip in your right hand and cradling the camera body or lens with your left, bring your elbows in against the sides of your chest. Landscape (wide) orientation 4 Portrait (tall) orientation Frame the photograph. Position the main subject in the AF-area brackets (5). ･ The AF-area brackets will disappear and a yellow border indicating the focus point appears around the faces of human subjects detected by the camera.
5 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. ･ The focus point will be displayed in green when the camera focuses. If the camera is unable to focus, the AF-area brackets will flash. ･ If the camera detects human faces or eyes, the focus point will light green when the subject is in focus. The focus point will flash in red when the camera does not focus. 6 Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph.
D The memory card access lamp The memory card access lamp will light while the photograph is being recorded. Do not remove the memory card or battery.
A The touch shutter You can also take a photograph by touching the monitor. Touch your subject to focus and lift your finger to release the shutter. A Zooming in photo mode Press the X button in photo mode to zoom in on the view (up to about 31×). ･ The zoom ratio increases every time you press the X button, and decreases every time you press the W (Q) button. ･ A navigation window showing the area currently visible will appear at the bottom right corner of the display.
Recording videos (b auto) b (auto) mode can also be used for simple, “point-and-shoot” video recording. 1 Select video mode by rotating the photo/video selector to 1. Note that optional flash units cannot be used when the camera is in video mode. 2 Rotate the mode dial to b.
3 Press the video-record button to start recording. ･ The REC lamp will light and a recording indicator will be displayed in the monitor. The monitor also shows the time remaining, or in other words the approximate amount of new footage that can be recorded to the memory card. 1 Recording indicator 2 Time remaining ･ Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone. Do not cover the microphone during recording.
D The memory card access lamp The memory card access lamp will light while the video is being recorded. Do not remove the memory card or battery. D The 0 icon A 0 icon indicates that videos cannot be recorded. D The REC lamp ･ If there is a risk of video recording being interrupted, the REC lamp will flash as follows.
- you switch modes using the photo/video selector, - the lens is removed, or - the temperature inside the camera increases. ･ Sounds made by the camera may be audible in footage recorded: - during autofocus, - during vibration reduction, or - when power aperture is used. Taking photos in video mode Photos can be taken in video mode by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down.
D Taking photos in video mode Photo-mode settings do not apply to photos taken in video mode. Up to 40 photographs can be taken with each video. Note that photos can be taken even when the subject is not in focus. Photos are recorded at the dimensions currently selected for video frame size. ･ Image quality is fixed at [JPEG fine]. ･ A N icon indicates that photos cannot be taken. ･ ･ ･ ･ D Photography and video recording ･ You may notice the following in the shooting display.
A Zooming in video mode Press the X button in video mode to zoom in on the view (079). Press the X button during video recording to display at 1:1 (100%). Press the W (Q) button to cancel zoom.
Viewing photos Press the K button to view photos and videos recorded with the camera on the monitor. ･ Press 4 or 2, or flick left or right on the monitor to view other images. ･ Videos are indicated by a 1 icon at the upper left of the monitor. Press the J button, or tap the a icon in the monitor to play back videos. ･ To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutterrelease button halfway. Viewing videos Monitor display and operation during video playback are as follows.
❚ ❚Monitor display during video playback The following information is displayed during video playback, allowing you to confirm the video length and playback time. Your approximate position in the video can also be confirmed from the video progress bar. 1 2 3 4 5 Progress bar 6 Volume 7 Guide 1 icon Length a icon Current position/total length ❚ ❚Video playback operations You can perform the following during video playback. Operation Description Pause Press 3 to pause playback.
Operation Description Start slowmotion playback Press 3 while the video is paused to start slow-motion playback. Jog rewind/ advance ･ Press 4 or 2 while the video is paused to rewind or advance one frame at a time. ･ Keep 4 or 2 pressed for continuous rewind or advance. Skip 10 s Rotate the main command dial one stop to skip ahead or back 10 s. Skip to last or first frame Rotate the sub-command dial to skip to the last or first frame. Adjust volume Press X to increase volume, W (Q) to decrease.
1 Display the picture. ･ Press the K button to start playback and press 4 or 2 until the desired picture is displayed. 2 Delete the picture. ･ Press the O button; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press the O button again to delete the image and return to playback. ･ To exit without deleting the picture, press K.
Basic settings Focus Focus mode Choose how the camera focuses. ❚ ❚Choosing a focus mode ･ The focus mode can be selected using the [Focus mode] items in the i menu, photo shooting menu, and video recording menu (0170, 0265, 0330). ･ At default settings, the focus mode can also be selected by holding the Fn2 button and rotating the main command dial (059). Option AF-A Focus [AF mode auto-switch] Description ･ The camera uses AF-S for stationary subjects, and AF-C for moving subjects.
Option AF-S [Single AF] AF-C [Continuous AF] AF-F [Full-time AF] MF [Manual focus] Focus Description ･ Use with stationary subjects. When you press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, the focus point will turn from red to green and focus will lock. If the camera fails to focus, the focus point will flash red and the shutter release will be disabled. ･ At default settings, the shutter can only be released if the camera is able to focus (focus priority). ･ For moving subjects.
D Autofocus ･ The camera may be unable to focus if: - The subject contains lines parallel to the long edge of the frame - The subject lacks contrast - The subject in the focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness - The focus point includes night-time spot lighting or a neon sign or other light source that changes in brightness - Flicker or banding appears under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, sodiumvapor, or similar lighting - A cross (star) filter or other special filter is used - The subject
❚ ❚Choosing an AF-area mode ･ AF-area mode can be selected using the [AF-area mode] items in the i menu, photo shooting menu, and video recording menu (0169, 0266, 0331). ･ At default settings, AF-area mode can also be selected by holding the Fn2 button and rotating the sub-command dial (059). Option Focus Description 3 [Pinpoint AF] ･ With a focus area smaller than that employed for single-point AF, pinpoint AF is used for pinpoint focus on a selected spot in the frame.
Option e Focus [Dynamicarea AF] 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 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.
Option Description [Wide-area f AF (S)] ･ As for single-point AF except that the camera focuses on a wider area. ･ Choose for snapshots, subjects that are in motion, and other subjects that are difficult to photograph using single-point AF. ･ During video recording, wide-area AF can be used for smooth focus when making panning or tilting shots or recording moving subjects.
Option Description [Auto-area h AF] ･ The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus area. ･ Use on occasions when you don’t have time to select [Auto-area the focus point yourself, for portraits, or for snapshots 5 AF (people)] and other spur-of-the-moment photos. ･ If [Auto-area AF (people)] is selected, the camera detects and focuses on human faces or eyes (eye- [Auto-area 6 AF (animals)] detection AF/face-detection AF, 097).
❚ ❚Focus-point selection The multi selector can be used to choose the focus point when an option other than [Auto-area AF], [Auto-area AF (people)], or [Autoarea AF (animals)] is selected for AF-area mode (092). ❚ ❚Detecting faces or eyes of portrait subjects (face/ eye-detection AF) If [Wide-area AF (L-people)] or [Auto-area AF (people)] is selected for [AF-area mode] in the photo shooting menu or video recording menu, the camera detects human faces and eyes (eye-detection AF/facedetection AF).
subject’s eyes, the yellow focus point will instead appear over one or the other of their eyes. ･ If AF-C is selected for focus mode or if AF-A is selected and the camera is using AF-C, the focus point will light yellow when faces or eyes are detected. ･ If AF-S is selected for focus mode or if AF-A is selected and the camera is using AF-S, the focus point will turn green when the camera focuses.
❚ ❚Focusing on the faces or eyes of animals (animaldetection AF) If [Wide-area AF (L-animals)] or [Auto-area AF (animals)] is selected for [AF-area mode] in the photo shooting menu or video recording menu, the camera detects the faces and eyes of dogs and cats (animaldetection AF). ･ When the camera detects a face of a dog or cat, a yellow border indicating the focus point will appear around the subject’s face.
･ During playback, you can zoom in on the face or eye used for focus by pressing J. D Animal-detection AF ･ Animal face- and eye-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’s face or eyes are obscured by fur or other objects, - the subject’s eyes are similar in color to the rest of their face, or - the subject moves excessively during shooting.
halfway, the camera will track the subject only while the shutterrelease button is pressed; releasing the shutter-release button ends tracking and restores the focus point selected before tracking started. ･ To exit subject-tracking mode, press the W (Q) button.
Option W [Touch shutter/ touch AF] Description ･ Touch the display to focus on the selected point and lift your finger to release the shutter. If [Wide-area AF (L-people)], [Wide-area AF (L-animals)], [Auto-area AF (people)], or [Auto-area AF (animals)] is selected for AF-area mode and the camera detects human faces or eyes or the faces or eyes of dogs or cats, the camera will focus on the face or eye* closest to the selected point. ･ Available only in photo mode.
* When choosing an eye using touch controls, note that the camera may not focus on the eye on the side you intend. Use the multi selector to choose the desired eye. D Taking pictures using touch shooting options ･ Touch controls cannot be used for manual focus. ･ The shutter-release button can be used to take pictures when the W icon is displayed. ･ Touch controls cannot be used to take photographs during video recording.
･ For greater precision, press the X button to zoom in on the view through the lens. ･ The focus indicator (I) in the shooting display can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus (electronic rangefinding). The focus point will also light green when the subject is in focus. 1 Focus distance indicator 2 Focus indicator Focus indicator (steady) (steady) (steady) (flashes) Focus Description The subject is in focus. The focus point is in front of the subject.
･ When using manual focus with subjects not suited to autofocus, note that the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed when the subject is not in focus. Zoom in on the view through the lens and check focus. Use of a tripod is recommended when the camera is having trouble focusing. D Lenses with focus-mode selection Manual focus mode can be chosen using focus-mode selection controls on the lens (where available).
A Focus peaking ･ If an option other than [Off] is selected for Custom Setting d8 [Focus peaking] > [Peaking level], objects that are in focus will be indicated by colored outlines that appear when focus is adjusted manually (focus peaking). ･ Note that focus peaking may not be displayed if the camera is unable to detect outlines. Check focus in the shooting display.
2 Focus on the subject and then press and hold the lens Fn button to register the focus position. ･ When the focus position is registered, the 4 icon appears in the shooting display. ･ The focus position can be registered regardless of the focus mode setting. ･ The registered focus position is saved even when the camera is turned off, and the registered focus position is canceled when the lens is removed. 3 Press the lens Fn2 button to recall the registered focus position.
D About beeps ･ If you select an option other than [Off] for [Beep options] > [Beep on/off] in the setup menu, 2 short beeps sound when: - you press and hold the lens Fn button to register the focus position, or - you press the lens Fn2 button to recall the registered focus position. ･ During silent photography or video mode, a beep does not sound even if you register the focus position or recall the focus position regardless of the option chosen for [Beep options] in the setup menu.
White balance White balance ensures that white objects appear white, regardless of the color of the light source. The default setting (auto white balance, or j) is recommended with most light sources; if the desired results cannot be achieved with auto white balance, choose another option as described below. Adjusting white balance ･ White balance can be selected using the [White balance] items in the i menu and the photo shooting menu or video recording menu (0153, 0244, 0327).
･ When 4 [Auto] or I [Fluorescent] is selected, you can choose a sub-option by holding the Fn1 button and rotating the subcommand dial. Option Color temperature* Description White balance is adjusted automatically for optimal results with most light sources. If an optional flash unit is used, white balance will be adjusted in accord with the conditions in effect when the flash fires. 4 [Auto] i [Keep white (reduce warm colors)] Approx.
Option Color temperature* Description H [Direct sunlight] Approx. 5200 K Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight. G [Cloudy] Approx. 6000 K Use in daylight under overcast skies. M [Shade] Approx. 8000 K Use in daylight with subjects in shade. J [Incandescent] Approx. 3000 K Use under incandescent lighting. I [Fluorescent] [Cool-white fluorescent] Approx. 4200 K [Day white fluorescent] Approx. 5000 K [Daylight fluorescent] Approx.
Option Color temperature* Description ･ Measure white balance for the subject or light source or copy white balance from an existing photograph. ･ To choose a white balance preset, hold the Fn1 button and rotate the sub-command dial. ･ To enter direct measurement mode, press and hold the Fn1 L [Preset manual] button (0156). * Values when fine-tuning is set to 0. D D [Natural light auto] D [Natural light auto] may not produce the desired results under artificial light.
A Color temperature when shooting with 4 or D ･ The photo info for pictures shot using 4 [Auto] or D [Natural light auto] lists the color temperature selected by the camera at the time the picture was taken. You can use this as reference when choosing a value for K [Choose color temperature]. ･ To view shooting data during playback, select [Playback display options] > [Additional photo info] in the playback menu and place a check (M) next to [Shooting data].
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. ･ An icon is displayed while silent photography is in effect. ･ There is no limit to the number of photos that can be taken in a single burst, regardless of the option chosen for Custom Setting d2 [Maximum shots per burst].
- high ISO sensitivities (Hi 1, Hi 2). D Silent photography ･ Selecting [On] for [Silent photography] does not completely silence the camera. Camera sounds may still be audible, for example during autofocus or aperture adjustment, in the latter case most noticeably at apertures smaller (i.e., at f-numbers higher) than f/5.6.
Rating pictures Selected pictures can be rated or marked as candidates for later deletion. Ratings can also be viewed in NX Studio. Protected pictures cannot be rated. 1 Press the K button to start playback. 2 Select the desired picture and press the i button. The playback i menu will be displayed. 3 Highlight [Rating] and press J.
4 Choose a rating. ･ Rotate the main command dial to choose a rating of from zero to five stars, or select d to mark the picture as a candidate for later deletion. ･ Press J to select the highlighted option.
Protecting pictures from deletion Pictures can be protected to prevent their being deleted accidentally. Protected pictures will however be deleted when the memory card is formatted. 1 Press the K button to start playback. 2 Select the desired picture and press the A (g) button. ･ Protected pictures are marked with a P icon. ･ To remove protection, display or highlight the picture and press the A (g) button again.
A Removing protection from all pictures To remove protection from all pictures in the folder or folders currently selected for [Playback folder] in the playback menu, select [Unprotect all] in the i menu.
Shooting controls The mode dial Use the mode dial to choose whether shutter speed and/or aperture can be adjusted manually or are set automatically by the camera. Using the mode dial Use the mode dial to choose a shooting mode. Mode b Auto Description A simple, “point-and-shoot” mode that leaves the camera in charge of settings (075, 080). P Programmed auto The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. S Shutter-priority auto Use to freeze or blur motion.
Mode Description M Manual You control both shutter speed and aperture. Set shutter speed to “bulb” or “time” for long timeexposures. U1 User setting U2 mode U3 Assign frequently-used settings to these positions. The settings can be recalled simply by rotating the mode dial. 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.
fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion, slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects. ･ Rotate the main command dial to set the shutter speed. ･ Shutter speed can be set to values between 1/4000 s and 30 s.
A (aperture-priority auto) ･ In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure. ･ Aperture can be adjusted by rotating the sub-command dial. ･ The minimum and maximum values for aperture vary with the lens.
M (manual) ･ You control both shutter speed and aperture. Choose this mode for long time-exposures of such subjects as fireworks or the night sky (“Bulb” or “Time” photography, 0126). ･ Shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted with reference to the exposure indicator by rotating the command dials. ･ Rotate the main command dial to choose the shutter speed. Shutter speed can be set to values between 1/4000 s and 30 s, to “Bulb”, or to “Time”. ･ Aperture can be adjusted by rotating the sub-command dial.
D The exposure indicator ･ The difference between the exposure value resulting from your setting combination of the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity, and the appropriate exposure value measured by the camera, is displayed in the monitor. The “exposure indicator” is displayed as follows. Optimal exposureUnderexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 3 1/3 EV ･ If exposure compensation was performed in mode M, the reference value for proper exposure in the exposure indicator changes.
❚ ❚Long time-exposures The camera offers two options for long time-exposures: “Bulb” and “Time”. Long time-exposures can be used for pictures of fireworks, night scenery, the stars, or moving lights. A 35-second exposure shot at a shutter speed of “Bulb” and an aperture of f/25 1 2 Shutter speed Description Bulb The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down. Time The exposure starts when the shutter-release button is pressed and ends when the button is pressed a second time.
3 Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb (“Bulb”) or Time (“Time”). Bulb 4 5 Time Focus and start the exposure. ･ “Bulb”: Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the exposure. Keep the shutter-release button pressed during the exposure. ･ “Time”: Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the exposure. End the exposure. ･ “Bulb”: Lift your finger from the shutter-release button.
U1, U2, and U3 (user settings modes) Frequently-used settings can be assigned to user setting positions U1 through U3 and later recalled simply by rotating the mode dial. ❚ ❚Save user settings 1 2 3 4 Adjust settings. The settings that can be saved include: ･ photo shooting menu options, ･ video recording 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 flash compensation.
5 Take pictures using the saved settings. Rotating the mode dial to U1, U2, or U3 recalls the settings last saved to that position. D User settings U1, U2, and U3 The following settings are not saved. ･ PHOTO SHOOTING MENU - [Storage folder] - [Manage Picture Control] - [Multiple exposure] - [Interval timer shooting] - [Time-lapse video] - [Focus shift shooting] ･ VIDEO RECORDING MENU - [Manage Picture Control] ❚ ❚Resetting user settings 1 Highlight [Reset user settings] in the setup menu.
2 3 Select a position. Highlight [Reset U1], [Reset U2], or [Reset U3] and press 2. Reset user settings. Highlight [Reset] and press J to restore default settings for the selected position (the camera will function in mode P).
The S button The camera’s sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. In general, choosing higher values allows faster shutter speeds at the same aperture. Adjusting ISO sensitivity ･ Hold the S button and rotate the main command dial. ･ Choose from values of from ISO 100 to 51200. Extended settings of about 1 EV or 2 EV above ISO 51200 are also available.
D High ISO sensitivities The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing pictures to be taken when lighting is poor and helping prevent blur when the subject is in motion. Note, however, that the higher the sensitivity, the more likely the image is to be affected by “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines.
･ When auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled, the shooting display will show ISO AUTO. When sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user, the ISO sensitivity will be shown in the shooting display. ･ Maximum sensitivity can be adjusted using the [ISO sensitivity settings] item in the photo shooting menu.
The E (exposure compensation) button Use this button to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera. Exposure compensation can be used to make pictures brighter or darker. −1 EV No exposure compensation +1 EV Adjusting exposure compensation ･ Hold the E button and rotate a command dial. ･ Choose from values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure). Values between –3 EV and +3 EV are available in video mode. ･ Changes are made in increments of 1/3 EV.
off (in b mode, exposure compensation is reset when the camera is turned off). ･ At values other than ±0.0, the camera displays a E icon and the exposure indicator in photo mode or a E icon in video mode. The current value for exposure compensation can be confirmed by pressing the E button. D Mode M ･ In mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator; shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity do not change. The overall brightness of the image also does not change.
The c/E (release mode/self-timer) button Choose the operation performed when the shutter is released. Choosing a release mode ･ Hold the c (E) button and rotate the main command dial. ･ The option currently selected is shown in the display during shooting. ❚ ❚Photo mode Option U [Single frame] Description The camera takes one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
Option Description V [Continuous L] ･ The camera takes photographs at a selected rate while the shutter-release button is pressed. ･ The frame advance rate can be chosen by rotating the sub-command dial while holding the c (E) button when [Continuous L] is selected in the release-mode menu. ･ Choose from rates of from 1 to 4 fps. W [Continuous H] The camera takes photos at up to 5 fps while the shutter-release button is pressed.
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. Release mode [Continuous L] Image quality RAW bit depth JPEG — RAW JPEG [Continuous H] RAW JPEG [Continuous H (extended)] * RAW 12 bit Silent photography Off On User-selected frame advance rate 14 bit — 12 bit Approx. 5 fps 14 bit — 12 bit 14 bit Approx. 4.5 fps Approx.
･ If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the memory card. D Continuous H (extended) Depending on the camera settings, continuous photography may result in apparent variations in exposure. If you notice changes in exposure, perform exposure lock (0142) to lock the exposure during burst photography.
Option Description c [Continuous] ･ The camera takes photos while the shutter-release button is pressed. ･ The frame advance rate varies with the frame rate selected for [Frame size/frame rate] in the video recording menu. ･ The length of time available for the burst is shown in the shooting display. ･ While video recording is in progress, only one photo will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
3 Frame the photograph and focus. The timer will not start if the shutter cannot be released, as may be the case, for example, if the camera is unable to focus when AF-S is selected for focus mode. 4 Start the timer. ･ A E icon appears in the shooting display when the self-timer is enabled. ･ Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer; the self-timer lamp will begin to flash. The lamp stops flashing and glows steadily two seconds before the timer expires.
The A (g) button Locks focus and exposure at the same time. Exposure lock ･ Exposure lock can be used to recompose shots after metering a subject that will not be in the selected focus area in the final composition. ･ Exposure lock is particularly effective with spot and center-weighted metering. Focus lock ･ Use focus lock to lock focus on the current subject when AF-C is selected for focus mode.
2 Press the A (g) button. ･ Focus and exposure will lock while pressing the A (g) button. Exposure will not change even when the composition is altered. ･ An AE-L icon will be displayed in the shooting display. 3 Keeping the A (g) button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject. If the distance to the subject changes, release the lock and focus again at the new distance.
D Locking focus when AF-S is selected for focus mode or when AFA is selected and you are shooting in AF-S Focus locks while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. You can also lock focus by pressing the A (g) button. D Locking exposure with the shutter-release button If [On (half press)] is selected for Custom Setting c1 [Shutter-release button AE-L], exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
The i menu The i menu This menu is used for quick access to frequently-used settings. To view the menu, press the i button. ･ Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options. Highlight the desired option and press J to select and return to the i menu. ･ To cancel and return to the previous display, press the i button.
A The command dials ･ In some cases, the setting for the item currently highlighted in the i menu can be chosen by rotating the main command dial. Options for the selected setting, if any, can be selected by rotating the sub-command dial. ･ Some items can be adjusted by rotating either dial. ･ Press J to save changes. You can also save changes by pressing the shutter-release button halfway or highlighting another item.
Still images 1 2 3 4 5 6 Set Picture Control (0147) White balance (0153) Image quality (0161) Image size (0162) Flash mode (0163) Metering (0163) 7 8 9 10 11 12 Wi-Fi connection (0165) Active D-Lighting (0165) Release mode (0167) Vibration reduction (0168) AF-area mode (0169) Focus mode (0170) Set Picture Control Choose image processing (“Picture Control”) options for new photos according to the scene or your creative intent.
Option Description n [Auto] ･ The camera automatically adjusts hues and tones based on the [Standard] Picture Control. ･ The complexions of portrait subjects will appear softer than in pictures taken with the [Standard] Picture Control. ･ In outdoor shots, elements such as the foliage and sky will appear more vivid than in pictures taken with the [Standard] Picture Control. Q [Standard] Standard processing for balanced results. Recommended for most situations.
Option Description [Creative Picture k01– Control] k20 (Creative Picture Control) ･ Creative Picture Controls offer unique combinations of hue, tone, saturation, and other settings tuned for particular effects. ･ Choose the type from [Dream], [Morning], [Pop], [Sunday], [Somber], [Dramatic], [Silence], [Bleached], [Melancholic], [Pure], [Denim], [Toy], [Sepia], [Blue], [Red], [Pink], [Charcoal], [Graphite], [Binary], or [Carbon].
❚ ❚Modifying Picture Controls Highlighting [Set Picture Control] in the i menu and pressing J displays a Picture Control list. Highlight a Picture Control and press 3 to preview the effect in the display. ･ Press 1 or 3 to highlight settings. 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 0.25. ･ The options available vary with the Picture Control selected.
D The j indicator The j indicator under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting. D [A] (auto) ･ Selecting the A (auto) option available for some settings lets the camera adjust the setting automatically. ･ Results vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. A The “n Auto” Picture Control Settings can be adjusted in the range [A−2] to [A+2].
Option Description [Contrast] Adjust contrast. [Brightness] Raise or lower brightness without loss of detail in highlights or shadows. [Saturation] Control the vividness of colors. [Hue] Adjust hue. [Filter effects] Simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome pictures. [Toning] Choose the tint used in monochrome pictures. Pressing 3 when an option other than [B&W] (black-and-white) is selected displays saturation options.
D Mid-range sharpening When recording a video, set [Video quality] in the video recording menu to [High quality] to apply the adjusted mid-range sharpening. D [Filter effects] Choose from the following [Filter effects]: Option Description [Y] (yellow)* These options enhance contrast and can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in landscape photographs. [O] (orange)* Orange [O] produces more contrast than yellow [Y], red [R] more contrast than orange.
Option L [Preset manual] ･ Pressing 3 when 4 [Auto] or I [Fluorescent] is highlighted displays sub-options for the highlighted item. ･ Pressing 3 when L [Preset manual] is highlighted displays white balance presets. ･ The option currently selected is shown in the display during shooting. ❚ ❚Fine-tuning white balance Pressing J when [White balance] is highlighted in the i menu displays a list of white balance options.
pressing 3. Any changes to fine-tuning options can be previewed in the display. G B A M Increase green Increase blue Increase amber Increase magenta ･ Tap the arrows in the display or use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance. ･ Press J to save changes and return to the i menu. ･ If white balance has been fine-tuned, an asterisk (“U”) will be displayed in the white balance icon.
❚ ❚Choosing a color temperature Pressing J when [White balance] is highlighted in the i menu displays a list of white balance options. When K [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 A–B (amber–blue) axis. You can also highlight the G–M (green–magenta) axis. ･ Press 1 or 3 to edit the selected item. ･ Press J to save changes and return to the i menu.
source used in the final photograph. The camera can store up to six values for preset manual white balance. 1 2 Select [White balance] in the i menu, then highlight L [Preset manual] and press 3. Select a preset. ･ Select from presets [d-1] through [d-6]. ･ Press J to save changes and return to the i menus.
3 Highlight [White balance] in the i menu and hold the J button to initiate direct measurement mode. ･ A L indicator will flash in the shooting display. ･ The white balance target (r) appears in the center of the frame.
4 Position the white balance target (r) over a white or gray object and measure a value for preset manual white balance. ･ Position the target (r) using the multi selector. ･ To measure white balance, press the shutter-release button all the way down or press J. ･ You can also position the target and measure white balance by tapping the display. ･ You cannot move r if an optional flash unit is attached. Frame the shot so that the white or gray reference object is in the center of the display.
D The preset manual white balance menu The preset manual white balance menu can be accessed by selecting [White balance] > L [Preset manual] in the photo shooting menu. The preset manual white balance menu offers options for copying values for preset manual white balance from an existing photograph or adding comments to or protecting white balance presets. D Protected presets White balance presets indicated by g icons are protected and cannot be changed.
Image quality Choose a file format for photographs. Option [RAW + JPEG fine] [RAW + JPEG normal] [RAW + JPEG basic] Description ･ Record two copies of each photo: a RAW image and a JPEG copy. ･ Only the JPEG copy is displayed during playback. The RAW copies can only be viewed using a computer. ･ Deleting the JPEG copies on the camera also deletes the RAW images. [RAW] [JPEG fine] [JPEG normal] RAW images have the highest quality, and the quality decreases from “fine”, to “normal”, and to “basic”.
A RAW ･ RAW files have the extension “*.nef”. ･ The process of converting RAW files to JPEG and other widely-supported formats is referred to as “RAW processing”. A variety of settings can be adjusted during this process, including exposure compensation, white balance, and Picture Controls. ･ RAW processing has no effect on the original RAW data, meaning that it can be repeated as often and using as many different combinations of settings as desired while maintaining image quality.
Image area [16:9 (24×14)] Large Image size Medium Small 5568×3128 4176×2344 2784×1560 Flash mode Choose a flash mode for optional flash units. The options available vary with the shooting mode. Option Available in I [Fill flash] b, P, S, A, M J [Red-eye reduction] b, P, S, A, M L [Slow sync] P, A K [Slow sync + red-eye] P, A M [Rear-curtain sync] P, S, A, M s [Flash off] b, P, S, A, M The option currently selected is shown in the display during shooting.
L Option Description [Matrix metering] The camera meters a wide area of the frame and sets exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and distance for results close to those seen by the naked eye. [CenterM weighted metering] N [Spot metering] ･ The camera assigns the greatest weight to the center of the frame. It can be used with subjects that dominate the composition, for example.
The option currently selected is shown in the display during shooting. 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 (0478). ･ 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.
or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day. Active D-Lighting is most effective when used with matrix metering. [Off] [Y Auto] Option Y [Auto] Description The camera automatically adjusts Active D-Lighting in response to shooting conditions. Z [Extra high] P [High] Q [Normal] Choose the amount of Active D-Lighting performed from [Extra high], [High], [Normal], and [Low]. R [Low] c [Off] Active D-Lighting off. The option currently selected is shown in the display during shooting.
D Active D-Lighting ･ “Noise” in the form of randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines may appear in photos taken with Active D-Lighting. ･ In mode M, [Y Auto] is equivalent to [Q Normal]. ･ Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects. ･ This function does not apply at high ISO sensitivities (Hi 1, Hi 2), including high sensitivities selected via auto ISO sensitivity control. Release mode Choose the operation performed when the shutter is released.
･ Pressing 3 when [Self-timer] is highlighted displays options for the shutter-release delay and the number of shots taken when the timer expires. ･ The option currently selected is shown in the display during shooting. Vibration reduction Choose whether to enable vibration reduction. The options available vary with the lens. Option Description [On] C Choose for enhanced vibration reduction when [Normal] photographing static subjects.
An icon appears in the display when a setting other than [Off] is selected. D Using vibration reduction: Notes ･ Vibration reduction may be unavailable with some lenses. ･ We recommend that you wait for the image in the display to stabilize before shooting. ･ Depending on the lens, when vibration reduction is active, the image in the shooting display may jiggle after the shutter is released, but this does not indicate a malfunction. ･ [Normal] or [Sport] is recommended for panning shots.
Option 2 [Wide-area AF (L-animals)] h [Auto-area AF] Option 5 [Auto-area AF (people)] 6 [Auto-area AF (animals)] The option currently selected is shown in the display during shooting. Focus mode Focus mode controls how the camera focuses. For more information, see “Focus mode” in the “Focus” section of “Basic settings” (090). Option AF-A [AF mode auto-switch] Option AF-C [Continuous AF] AF-S [Single AF] MF [Manual focus] The option currently selected is shown in the display during shooting.
Videos 1 Set Picture Control (0172) 2 White balance (0172) 3 Frame size and rate/Video quality (0172) 4 Microphone sensitivity (0175) 5 Wind noise reduction (0176) 6 Metering (0177) 7 8 9 10 11 12 Wi-Fi connection (0177) Active D-Lighting (0178) Electronic VR (0178) Vibration reduction (0179) AF-area mode (0179) Focus mode (0179) A [Same as photo settings] If [Same as photo settings] is selected for [Set Picture Control], [White balance], [Active D-Lighting], or [Vibration reduction] in the video recor
Set Picture Control Choose a Picture Control for video recording. For more information, see “Still images” (0147). White balance Adjust white balance for video recording. For more information, see “Still images” (0153). Frame size and rate/Video quality Select the video frame size (in pixels), frame rate, and video quality. ❚ ❚Video quality Choose from [High quality] and [Normal]. A star (“m”) appears in the icon for [Frame size/frame rate] when [High quality] is selected.
Option1 x [1920×1080; 100p]4 y/y [1920×1080; 60p] z/z [1920×1080; 50p] Max. bit rate High quality Normal 144 Mbps —3 56 Mbps 28 Mbps 125 min.5 1/1 [1920×1080; 30p] 2/2 [1920×1080; 25p] Max. recording time 28 Mbps 14 Mbps 3/3 [1920×1080; 24p] A [1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-motion)]4 B [1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-motion)]4 C [1920×1080; 24p ×5 (slow-motion)]4 36 Mbps —3 3 min. 29 Mbps 1 The frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are respectively 119.88 fps, 100 fps, 59.
the length of each file vary with the options selected for [Frame size/ frame rate] and [Video quality]. The option currently selected for [Frame size and rate/Video quality] is shown in the display during shooting. ❚ ❚Slow motion videos You can record slow motion videos by selecting [1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-motion)], [1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-motion)], or [1920×1080; 24p ×5 (slow-motion)] for [Frame size/frame rate]. Sound is not recorded.
* Frame size/frame rate Frame rate when reading images* Frame rate when recording and playing back videos* 1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slowmotion) 120p 30p 1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slowmotion) 100p 25p 1920×1080; 24p ×5 (slowmotion) 120p 24p 120p: 119.88 fps, 100p: 100 fps, 30p: 29.97 fps, 25p: 25 fps, 24p: 23.976 fps D When recording slow motion videos The following features cannot be used when recording slow motion videos.
･ At settings other than bA, the option currently selected is shown in the display. ･ If the sound level is displayed in red, the volume is too high. Reduce microphone sensitivity. D Videos without sound Videos recorded with [Microphone off] selected for microphone sensitivity are indicated by a 2 icon. Wind noise reduction Choose whether to use wind noise reduction when recording videos.
Option Description [On] Enables the low-cut filter, reducing noise produced by wind blowing over the built-in microphone. Note that other sounds may also be affected. [Off] Disables wind noise reduction. An icon appears in the display when [On] is selected. Selecting [On] for [Wind noise reduction] has no effect on optional stereo microphones. Wind-noise reduction for optional stereo microphones that support this feature can be enabled or disabled using microphone controls.
Active D-Lighting Preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating videos with natural contrast. Select [Same as photo settings] to use the option currently selected for photos. For more information about Active D-Lighting, see “Still images” (0165). D [Same as photo settings] Note that if [Same as photo settings] is selected for Active D-Lighting in the video recording menu and [Auto] is selected in the photo shooting menu, videos will be shot at a setting equivalent to [Normal].
Vibration reduction Choose whether to enable vibration reduction in video mode. For more information, see “Still images” (0168). AF-area mode AF-area mode controls how the camera selects the focus-point for autofocus. For more information, see “AF-area mode” in the “Focus” section of “Basic settings” (092).
Playback Viewing pictures Full-frame playback Press the K button to view the most recent picture full frame in the monitor. ･ Press 4 to return to the previous frame, 2 to skip to the next frame. ･ Press 1, 3, or the DISP button to view more information on the current picture (0183).
Thumbnail playback To view multiple pictures, press the W (Q) button when a picture is displayed full frame. ･ The number of pictures displayed increases from 4 to 9 to 72 each time the W (Q) button is pressed, and decreases with each press of the X button. ･ Highlight pictures using 1, 3, 4, or 2. Calendar playback To view images taken on a selected date, press the W (Q) button when 72 images are displayed.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight pictures in the thumbnail list. To return to the date list, press the W (Q) button a second time. ･ To zoom in on the picture highlighted in the thumbnail list, press and hold the X button. ･ To exit to thumbnail playback, press X when the cursor is in the date list. D Touch controls Touch controls can be used when pictures are displayed in the monitor (044).
Photo information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback. Press 1, 3, or the DISP button to cycle through photo information as shown below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 File information Exposure data1 Highlight display1 RGB histogram1 Shooting data1, 2 Location data3 Overview data1 None (picture only)1 1 Displayed only if the corresponding option is selected for [Playback display options] in the playback menu.
File information 1 2 3 4 5 Protect status (0118) Retouch indicator (0419) Upload marking (0199) Focus point* (075) Frame number/total number of frames 6 Image quality (0161) 7 Image size (0162) * 8 9 10 11 12 13 Image area (0240) Time of recording (0388) Date of recording (0388) Rating (0116) Folder name (0235) File name (0239) Displayed only if [Focus point] is selected for [Playback display options] in the playback menu.
Exposure data 1 Folder number–frame number 4 Aperture (0123, 0124) 5 Exposure compensation value (0235) 2 Shooting mode (0120) 3 Shutter speed (0121, 0124) * (0134) 6 ISO sensitivity* (0131) Displayed in red if the picture was taken in mode P, S, A, or M with auto ISO sensitivity control enabled.
RGB histogram 1 Folder number–frame number 3 4 5 6 (0235) 2 White balance (0109, 0153, 0244) Color temperature (0156) Preset manual (0156) White balance fine-tuning (0154) Photo information 186 Histogram (RGB channel) Histogram (red channel) Histogram (green channel) Histogram (blue channel)
D Playback zoom To zoom in on the picture in the histogram display, press X. The histogram will be updated to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the display. Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor. Press W (Q) to zoom out. D Histograms Histograms show tone distribution. Pixel brightness (tone) is plotted on the horizontal axis and the number of pixels on the vertical axis.
left. Histograms can provide a rough idea of overall exposure when bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to see pictures in the monitor. D The histogram display ･ RGB histograms show tone distribution. ･ Camera histograms may differ from those displayed in imaging applications. Use them as a guide to actual tone distribution.
Shooting data View the settings in effect at the time the picture was taken. The shooting data list has multiple pages, which can be viewed by pressing 1 or 3.
3 Also includes the color temperature for pictures taken using 4 [Auto].
❚ ❚Flash data Flash data are displayed only for pictures taken with optional flash units (0493, 0505). 1 Flash type 2 Remote flash control 3 Flash mode (0498) 4 Flash control mode (0497) Flash compensation (0501) ❚ ❚Picture Control data The items displayed vary with the Picture Control in effect when the picture was taken.
❚ ❚Other shooting data 1 High ISO noise reduction 4 Vignette control (0260) 5 Retouch history (0419). (0259) Long exposure noise reduction Changes are listed in the order applied. (0258) 6 Image comment (0398) 2 Active D-Lighting (0165) 3 HDR exposure differential (0285) HDR smoothing (0285) ❚ ❚Copyright information Copyright information is only displayed if recorded using the [Copyright information] item in the setup menu at the time the picture was taken.
Location data The location data page lists the latitude, longitude, and other location data downloaded from smartphones or tablets. ･ The items listed vary with the device supplying the location data. ･ The location data displayed with videos are those reported at the start of recording.
Overview 1 Frame number/total number of frames 2 3 4 5 6 Upload marking (0199) Protect status (0118) Retouch indicator (0419) Camera name Image comment indicator (0398) Location data indicator 7 8 Histogram (0187) Photo information 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 194 Image quality (0161) Image size (0162) Image area (0240) File name (0239) Time of recording (0388) Date of recording (0388) Folder name (0235) Rating (0116)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Metering (0163) Shooting mode (0120) Shutter speed (0121, 0124) Aperture (0123, 0124) 8 9 10 11 Picture Control (0147, 0251) Color space (0258) Flash mode2 (0498) White balance (0109, 0153, ISO sensitivity1 (0131) Focal length 0244) Active D-Lighting (0165) Preset manual (0156) White balance fine-tuning Color temperature (0156) (0154) 12 Flash compensation2 (0501) Commander mode2 13 Exposure compensation value (0134) 1 Displayed in red if the picture was taken in mode P, S, A, or M
The i button (playback mode) Pressing the i button during playback zoom or full-frame or thumbnail playback displays the i menu for playback mode. Highlight items and press J or 2 to select. Press the i button again to return to playback. ･ During calendar playback, the i menu can be viewed by pressing the i button when thumbnails are displayed. Photos Option [Quick crop]1 Description Save a copy of the current image cropped to the area visible in the display.
Option [Choose folder] [Protect] Description Choose a folder for playback. Highlight a folder and press J to view the pictures it contains. Add protection to or remove protection from the current picture (0118). [Unprotect all]2 Remove protection from all pictures in the folder currently selected for [Playback folder] in the playback menu. [Side-by-side comparison]3 Compare retouched copies to the originals. 1 Available only during playback zoom. 2 Not available during playback zoom.
A [Side-by-side comparison] Choose [Side-by-side comparison] to compare retouched copies with the unretouched originals. 1 Options used to create copy 2 Source image 3 Retouched copy ･ The source image is displayed on the left, the retouched copy on the right. ･ 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.
Option Description [Select for upload to computer]* Select the current video for upload (0199). [Volume control] Adjust playback volume. [Trim video] [Choose folder] [Protect] [Unprotect all] * Trim footage from the current video and save the edited copy in a new file (0201). Choose a folder for playback. Highlight a folder and press J to view the pictures it contains. Add protection to or remove protection from the current video (0118).
･ The i menu items used to select pictures for upload vary with the type of device connected: - [Select for upload to smart device]: Displayed when the camera is connected to a smart device via built-in Bluetooth using [Connect to smart device] in the setup menu (0403). - [Select for upload to computer]: Displayed when the camera is connected to a computer via built-in Wi-Fi using [Connect to computer] in the setup menu (0405).
❚ ❚Choose start/end point Trim footage from the current video and save the edited copy in a new file. 1 2 Display a video full frame. Pause the video on the new opening frame. ･ Press the J button to start playback videos. Press 3 to pause. ･ Your approximate position in the video can be ascertained from the video progress bar. ･ Press 4 or 2 or rotate the main command dial to locate the desired frame. 3 Select [Choose start/end point].
4 Choose the start point. To create a copy that begins from the current frame, highlight [Start point] and press J. 5 Confirm the new start point. ･ If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or rewind. ･ Rotate the main command dial one stop to skip ahead or back 10 s. ･ Rotate the sub-command dial to skip to the last or first frame.
6 Choose the end point. ･ Press the A (g) button to switch to the end-point selection tool (x) and then select the closing frame (x) as described in Step 5. 7 8 Press 1 to create the copy. Preview the copy. ･ To preview the copy, highlight [Preview] and press J (to interrupt the preview and return to the save options menu, press 1). ･ To abandon the current copy and return to Step 5, highlight [Cancel] and press J.
9 Choose a save option. ･ Choose [Save as new file] and press the J button to save the edited copy as a new file. ･ To replace the original video with the edited copy, highlight [Overwrite existing file], press J, and then highlight [Yes] and press J. D Trimming videos ･ The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card. ･ Videos less than two seconds long cannot be edited using [Choose start/end point]. ･ Copies have the same time and date of creation as the original.
1 Pause the video on the desired frame. ･ Press 3 to pause playback. ･ Press 4 or 2 to locate the desired frame. 2 Choose [Save current frame]. Press the i button, then highlight [Save current frame] and press J to create a JPEG copy of the current frame. D [Save current frame] ･ Stills are saved at the dimensions selected for [Frame size/frame rate] in the video recording menu when the video was recorded. ･ They cannot be retouched.
Playback zoom Press X or J to zoom in on photos displayed in full-frame playback. [DX (24×16)]-format images can be zoomed in to a maximum of approximately 21× for Large, 16× for Medium, or 10× for Small. Using playback zoom To Description ･ Press the X button or use stretch gestures Zoom in/ to zoom in. zoom ･ To zoom out, press out W (Q) or use pinch gestures.
To Description Faces detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in the navigation window. Rotate the sub-command dial or tap the on-screen guide to view other faces. Select faces Rotate the main command dial to view the same location in View other photos without changing the zoom ratio (selecting a video other cancels zoom). You can also view other photos by tapping the e pictures or f icon at the bottom of the display.
Deleting pictures Follow the steps below to delete pictures from memory cards. Note that pictures cannot be recovered once deleted. Pictures that are protected, however, cannot be deleted. Using the delete button Press the O button to delete the current picture. 1 Select the desired picture with the multi selector and press the O button. ･ A confirmation dialog will be displayed. ･ To exit without deleting the picture, press K. 2 Press the O button again. The picture will be deleted.
Deleting multiple pictures Use [Delete] in the playback menu to delete multiple pictures at once. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Q [Selected pictures] i [Pictures shot on selected dates] R [All pictures] Description Delete selected pictures. Delete all pictures taken on selected dates (0210). Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for [Playback folder] in the playback menu. ❚ ❚Deleting selected pictures 1 Select pictures.
2 Delete the pictures. ･ Press J; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. ･ Highlight [Yes] and press J to delete the selected pictures. ❚ ❚Pictures shot on selected dates 1 Select dates. ･ Highlight dates using the multi selector and press 2 to select; selected dates are marked with M icons. Selected dates can be deselected by pressing 2 again. ･ Repeat until you have selected all the desired dates.
2 Delete the pictures. ･ Press J; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. ･ Highlight [Yes] and press J to delete all the pictures taken on the selected dates.
Menu guide Defaults The defaults for the playback, photo shooting, video recording, Custom Settings, and setup menus are listed below.
Playback menu option Default [Rating] — Photo shooting menu defaults Photo shooting menu option [Reset photo shooting menu] Default — [Storage folder] [Rename] NZ_30 [Select folder by number] 100 [Select folder from list] — [File naming] DSC [Choose image area] DX (24×16) [Image quality] JPEG normal [Image size] Large [RAW recording] 14-bit [ISO sensitivity settings] [ISO sensitivity] P, S, A, M: 100 [Auto ISO sensitivity control] On [Maximum sensitivity] 51200 [Maximum sensitivi
Photo shooting menu option [Choose color temperature] Default 5000 K [Preset manual] d-1 [Set Picture Control] Auto [Manage Picture Control] — [Color space] sRGB [Active D-Lighting] Off [Long exposure NR] Off [High ISO NR] Normal [Vignette control] Normal [Diffraction compensation] On [Auto distortion control] On [Flicker reduction shooting] Off [Metering] Matrix metering [Flash control] [Flash control mode] TTL [Wireless flash options] Off [Flash mode] Fill flash [Flash comp
Photo shooting menu option Default [Auto bracketing] [Auto bracketing set] AE & flash bracketing [Number of shots] 0 [Increment] 1.
Photo shooting menu option Default [Interval priority] Off [Focus before each shot] Off [Options] Off [Starting storage folder] [New folder] U [Reset file numbering] U [Time-lapse video] [Interval] 5s [Shooting time] 25 min. [Exposure smoothing] On [Silent photography] On [Frame size/frame rate] 1920×1080; 60p [Interval priority] Off [Focus before each shot] Off [Focus shift shooting] [No.
Photo shooting menu option Default [Reset file numbering] U [Silent photography] Off Video recording menu defaults Video recording menu option [Reset video recording menu] Default — [File naming] DSC [Frame size/frame rate] 1920×1080; 60p [Video quality] High quality [Video file type] MOV [ISO sensitivity settings] [Maximum sensitivity] 25600 [Auto ISO control (mode M)] On [ISO sensitivity (mode M)] 100 [White balance] Same as photo settings Fine-tune A-B: 0, G-M: 0 [Choose color t
Video recording menu option [Vignette control] Default Normal [Diffraction compensation] On [Auto distortion control] On [Flicker reduction] Auto [Metering] Matrix metering [Release mode (save frame)] Single frame [Focus mode] Full-time AF [AF-area mode] Auto-area AF (people) [Vibration reduction] Same as photo settings [Electronic VR] Off [Microphone sensitivity] Auto [Attenuator] Disable [Frequency response] Wide range [Wind noise reduction] Off [Timecode] Defaults [Record ti
Custom Settings menu defaults Custom Settings menu option Default [Reset custom settings] — a1 [AF-C priority selection] Release a2 [AF-S priority selection] Focus a3 [Focus tracking with lock-on] a4 [Focus points used] a5 [Store points by orientation] a6 [AF activation] 3 All points No Shutter/AF-ON [Limit AF-area mode selection] [Pinpoint AF] M [Single-point AF] a7 a8 L(cannot be deselected) [Dynamic-area AF] M [Wide-area AF (S)] M [Wide-area AF (L)] M [Wide-area AF (L-peopl
Custom Settings menu option a9 Default [Dynamic-area AF assist] On a10 [Low-light AF] a11 On [Manual focus ring in AF mode] Enable b1 [Easy exposure compensation] b2 [Center-weighted area] Off Φ 8 mm [Fine-tune optimal exposure] b3 c1 [Matrix metering] 0 [Center-weighted metering] 0 [Spot metering] 0 [Highlight-weighted metering] 0 [Shutter-release button AE-L] Off [Self-timer] c2 [Self-timer delay] 10 s [Number of shots] 1 [Interval between shots] 0.
Custom Settings menu option Default d2 [Maximum shots per burst] 100 d3 [Exposure delay mode] Off d4 [Shutter type] d5 [File number sequence] On d6 [Apply settings to live view] On d7 [Framing grid display] Off Auto [Focus peaking] [Peaking level] Off [Peaking highlight color] Red d9 [View all in continuous mode] On e1 [Flash sync speed] 1/200 s e2 [Flash shutter speed] 1/60 s e3 [Exposure comp.
Custom Settings menu option f1 Default Set Picture Control, White balance, Image quality, Image size, Flash mode, Metering, Wi-Fi connection, Active D-Lighting, Release mode, Vibration reduction, AF-area mode, Focus mode [Customize i menu] [Custom controls (shooting)] [Fn1 button] White balance [Fn2 button] Focus mode/AF-area mode [AE-L/AF-L button] f2 AE/AF lock [OK button] Select center focus point [Video record button] Live view info display off [Lens Fn button] AE/AF lock [Lens Fn2 butto
Custom Settings menu option f4 Default [Reverse rotation] Exposure compensation: U, Shutter speed/aperture: U [Change main/sub] Exposure setting: Off, Autofocus setting: Off [Menus and playback] Off [Sub-dial frame advance] f5 [Release button to use dial] f6 [Reverse indicators] g1 10 frames No Set Picture Control, White balance, Frame size and rate/Video quality, Microphone sensitivity, Wind noise reduction, Metering, Wi-Fi connection, Active D-Lighting, Electronic VR, Vibration reduction, A
Custom Settings menu option g2 g3 g4 Default [Lens Fn button] AE/AF lock [Lens Fn2 button] AF-ON [Lens control ring] (Varies with lens) [AF speed] 0 [When to apply] Always [AF tracking sensitivity] 4 [Highlight display] g5 [Display pattern] Off [Highlight display threshold] 248 Setup menu defaults Setup menu option Default [Format memory card] — [Save user settings] — [Reset user settings] — (Default varies with country of purchase) [Language] [Time zone and date] (Default vari
Setup menu option Default (Default varies with country of purchase) [Date format] [Daylight saving time] Off [Monitor brightness] 0 [Monitor color balance] A-B: 0, G-M: 0 [REC lamp brightness] [Video recording] 2 [Time-lapse video recording] Off [Information display] Dark on light [AF fine-tuning options] [AF fine-tune] Off [Fine-tune and save lens] — [Default] — [List saved values] — [Non-CPU lens data] [Lens number] 1 [Focal length (mm)] — [Maximum aperture] — [Save focus posit
Setup menu option Default [Attach comment] U [Copyright information] [Attach copyright information] U [Beep options] [Beep on/off] Off [Volume] 2 Low [Pitch] [Touch controls] [Enable/disable touch controls] Enable [Full-frame playback flicks] LeftVRight [Self-portrait mode] Enable [HDMI] [Output resolution] Auto [Advanced] [Output range] Auto [External recording control] Off [Airplane mode] Disable [Connect to smart device] [Pairing (Bluetooth)] [Bluetooth connection] Disable [Sele
Setup menu option Default [Wi-Fi connection] — [Upload while off] On [Location data (smart device)] [Latitude] — [Longitude] — [Altitude] — [UTC] — [Connect to computer] [Wi-Fi connection] Disable [Network settings] — [Options] [Auto upload] Off [Delete after upload] No [Upload file as] RAW + JPEG [Deselect all?] — [MAC address] — [Wireless remote (ML-L7) options] [Wireless remote connection] Defaults Disable [Save wireless remote controller] — [Delete wireless remote contro
Setup menu option Default [Conformity marking] — [USB power delivery] Enable [Energy saving (photo mode)] Enable [Slot empty release lock] Enable release [Save/load menu settings] — [Reset all settings] — [Firmware version] — Defaults 228
D The playback menu: Managing images To display the playback menu, select the D (playback menu) tab in the camera menus. The playback menu contains the following items: Item Item 0 0 [Delete] 229 [Rotate tall] 231 [Playback folder] 230 [Slide show] 231 [Playback display options] 230 [Rating] 233 [Picture review] 231 D See also “Playback menu defaults” (0212) Delete G button U D playback menu Delete multiple images. For more information, see “Deleting multiple pictures” (0209).
Option Description [Pictures shot on i selected dates] Delete all pictures taken on selected dates. R [All pictures] Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for [Playback folder] in the playback menu. Playback folder G button U D playback menu Choose a folder for playback. Option Description Pictures in all folders with the selected name will be visible (Folder name) during playback. Folders can be renamed using the [Storage folder] > [Rename] option in the photo shooting menu.
Picture review G button U D playback menu Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting. Option Description [On] Pictures are displayed in the monitor. [Off] Pictures can only be viewed by pressing the K button. Rotate tall G button U D playback menu When [On] is selected, “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures will be automatically rotated for display during playback.
Option Description [Picture type] ･ Choose the type of picture displayed. ･ Select [By rating] to view only pictures with selected ratings. Highlight ratings and press 2 to select (M) or deselect (U). [Frame interval] Choose how long each picture will be displayed. Viewing slide shows To start the slide show, highlight [Start] and press J.
To Resume shooting Description Press the shutter-release button halfway to return to shooting mode. A dialog is displayed when the show ends. To restart, highlight [Restart] and press J. To end the show, highlight [Exit] and press J. Rating G button U D playback menu Rate pictures. ･ Highlight pictures using the multi selector 4 or 2. ･ 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.
C The photo shooting menu: Shooting options To view the photo shooting menu, select the C tab in the camera menus.
Item Item 0 0 [Focus mode] 265 [HDR (high dynamic range)] 285 [AF-area mode] 266 [Interval timer shooting] 292 [Vibration reduction] 266 [Time-lapse video] 305 [Auto bracketing] 266 [Focus shift shooting] 314 [Multiple exposure] 277 [Silent photography] 322 D See also “Photo shooting menu defaults” (0213) Reset photo shooting menu G button U C photo shooting menu Restore photo shooting menu options to their default values.
Renaming folders The default folder name, which appears after the folder number, is “NZ_30”. To change the name assigned to new folders, select [Rename]. ･ Existing folders cannot be renamed. ･ If desired, the default name can be restored for subsequent folders by pressing and holding the O button while the keyboard is displayed. D Text entry A keyboard is displayed when text entry is required. ･ Tap letters on the screen to insert them at the current cursor position.
1 Choose [Select folder by number]. ･ Highlight [Select folder by number] and press 2 to display the [Select folder by number] dialog. 2 3 Choose a folder number. ･ Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits. ･ To change the highlighted digit, press 1 or 3. Save changes and exit. ･ If a folder with the selected number already exists, a W, X, or Y icon will be displayed to the left of the folder number.
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 to display the [Select folder from list] dialog. 2 3 Highlight a folder. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a folder. 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.
D Folder and file numbers ･ Once the folder number has reached 999, the camera will stop creating new folders automatically and disable the shutter release if: - the current folder contains 5000 pictures (in addition, video recording will be disabled if the camera calculates that the number of files needed to record a video of the maximum length would result in the folder containing over 5000 files), or - the current folder contains a picture numbered 9999 (in addition, video recording will be disabled if t
D File names ･ File names take the form “DSC_nnnn.xxx”. nnnn is a number from 0001 to 9999. xxx is one of the following extensions, assigned according to the options selected for image quality and file type: - NEF: RAW photos - JPG: JPEG (fine, normal, or basic) photos - MOV: MOV videos - MP4: MP4 videos - NDF: Dust off reference data ･ Images created with [Adobe RGB] selected for [Color space] have file names of the form “_DSCnnnn.xxx”.
Image quality G button U C photo shooting menu Choose a file format for photographs. For more information, see “Image quality” in “The i menu” (0161). Image size G button U C photo shooting menu Choose the size, in pixels, of pictures recorded with the camera. Note that image size varies with the option selected for image area. Image area [DX (24×16)] [1:1 (16×16)] [16:9 (24×14)] Image size Size (cm/in.) when printed at 300 dpi* Large (5568 × 3712 pixels) Approx. 47.1 × 31.4 cm/18.6 × 12.4 in.
Image area [16:9 (24×14)] * Image size Size (cm/in.) when printed at 300 dpi* Medium (4176 × 2344 pixels) Approx. 35.4 × 19.8 cm/13.9 × 7.8 in. Small (2784 × 1560 pixels) Approx. 23.6 × 13.2 cm/9.3 × 5.2 in. Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by printer resolution in dots per inch (dpi; 1 inch = 2.54 cm). RAW recording G button U C photo shooting menu Choose a bit depth for RAW pictures. Option Description q [12-bit] RAW pictures are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits.
Option Description [ISO sensitivity] Choose from values of from ISO 100 to 51200. Extended settings of about 1 EV or 2 EV above ISO 51200 are also available. In b mode, the setting is fixed at ISO-A (AUTO), and the camera sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. [Auto ISO sensitivity control] Highlight [On] and press J to enable auto ISO sensitivity control. If [Off] is selected, [ISO sensitivity] will remain fixed at the value selected by the user.
White balance G button U C photo shooting menu Adjust white balance to match the color of the light source. For more information, see “White balance” in “Basic settings” (0109) and “White balance” in “The i menu” (0153). The white balance menu: Fine-tuning 1 Select [White balance] in the photo shooting menu, highlight the desired option, and press 2 as often as necessary to display fine-tuning options.
2 Fine-tune white balance. ･ The multi selector can be used to move the cursor up to six steps from the center of the grid along either of the A (amber)–B (blue) and G (green)–M (magenta) axes. The selected value is displayed to the right of the grid. ･ The A (amber)–B (blue) axis corresponds to color temperature and is ruled in increments of 0.5. A change of 1 is equivalent to approximately 5 mired.
D White balance fine-tuning The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. Selecting more of a color on a given axis does not necessarily result in that color appearing in pictures. For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a “warm” setting such as J [Incandescent] is selected will make pictures slightly “colder” but will not actually make them blue. D “Mired” Values in mired are calculated by multiplying the inverse of the color temperature by 106.
2 Choose a color temperature. ･ Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits on the A–B (amber–blue) axis. You can also highlight the G–M (green–magenta) axis. ･ Press 1 or 3 to edit the selected item. A–B (amber–blue) axis 3 G–M (green–magenta) axis Save changes. ･ Press J to save changes and exit to the menus. ･ If a value other than 0 is selected for the green (G)–magenta (M) axis, an asterisk (“U”) will appear in the icon.
Preset manual: Copying white balance from a photograph The white balance values for existing photographs can be copied to selected presets. For information on measuring new values for preset manual white balance, see “Preset manual” (0156). 1 2 Select [White balance] in the photo shooting menu, then highlight L [Preset manual] and press 2. Select a destination. ･ Using the multi selector, highlight the destination preset (d-1 to d-6). ･ Press X; a confirmation dialog will be displayed.
3 Choose [Select picture]. Highlight [Select picture] and press 2 to view the pictures on the memory card. 4 Highlight the source image. ･ Use the multi selector to highlight the desired picture. ･ To view the highlighted picture zoomed in, press and hold the X button. 5 Copy white balance. ･ Press J to copy the white balance value for the highlighted photograph to the selected preset. ･ If the highlighted photograph has a comment, the comment will be copied to the comment for the selected preset.
D Fine-tuning preset manual white balance The selected preset can be fine-tuned by selecting [Fine-tune] in the preset manual white balance menu (0244). D “Edit comment” To enter a descriptive comment of up to 36 characters for the current whitebalance preset, select [Edit comment] in the preset manual white balance menu. D “Protect” To protect the current white-balance preset, select [Protect] in the preset manual white balance menu.
Set Picture Control G button U C photo shooting menu Choose image processing (“Picture Control”) options for new photos according to the scene or your creative intent. For more information, see “Set Picture Control” in “The i menu” (0147). Modifying Picture Controls from the menus 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 Edit the selected Picture Control. ･ Press 1 or 3 to highlight settings (0151). 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 0.25. ･ The options available vary with the Picture Control selected. ･ To quickly adjust levels for balanced [Sharpening], [Mid-range sharpening], and [Clarity], highlight [Quick sharp] and press 4 or 2. ･ To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O button.
D The i menu ･ To select Picture Controls in the i menu, highlight [Set Picture Control] and press J. ･ Press 4 and 2 to choose a Picture Control and press 3 to display Picture Control settings. The effect of any changes can be previewed in the display.
Option Description [Load/save] Copy custom Picture Controls to and from the memory card. Creating custom Picture Controls 1 Select [Save/edit]. Highlight [Save/edit] and press 2 to view [Choose Picture Control] options. 2 Select a Picture Control. ･ Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2 to display edit options. ･ To save a copy of the highlighted Picture Control without further modification, press J. [Save as] options will be displayed; proceed to Step 4.
3 Edit the selected Picture Control. ･ The settings available and the techniques for editing them are the same as for [Set Picture Control]. ･ Press J to display [Save as] options when settings are complete. ･ To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O button. 4 Select a destination. Choose a destination for the custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9).
5 Name the Picture Control. ･ Pressing 2 when a destination is highlighted in the previous step displays the [Rename] text-entry dialog. ･ By default, new Picture Controls are named by adding a two-digit number to the name of the existing Picture Control. The two-digit number is assigned automatically. ･ Custom Picture Control names can be up to nineteen characters long. New characters are added at the cursor position.
D The original Picture Control icon The original preset Picture Control on which the custom Picture Control is based is indicated by an icon in the edit display. D Custom Picture Control options The options available with custom Picture Controls are the same as those on which the custom Picture Control was based. D Load/save The [Load/save] item in the [Manage Picture Control] menu can be used to copy custom Picture Controls from the camera to a memory card.
Color space G button U 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. With a broader gamut of colors than [sRGB], [Adobe RGB] is a better choice for professional publication and commercial printing. D Color space Third-party image viewing or editing software may substitute other color spaces for the color space selected on the camera.
Option Description [On] Reduce noise in photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s. [Off] Long-exposure noise reduction disabled. Long-exposure noise reduction is performed after the photo is taken. During processing, [Performing noise reduction] will appear in the shooting display. Pictures cannot be taken until the message has cleared from the display. The time required to process photos after shooting roughly doubles.
Option [Off] Description Noise reduction is performed only as required. The amount of noise reduction performed is always lower than when [Low] is selected. Vignette control G button U C photo shooting menu Vignette control reduces “vignetting”—a drop in brightness at the edges of a photograph—by an amount that varies from lens to lens. Its effects are most noticeable at maximum aperture.
Auto distortion control G button U C photo shooting menu Select [On] as required to reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wide-angle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting with long lenses. Note that [On] may be selected automatically with some lenses, in which case this item will be grayed out and unavailable.
D Flicker reduction shooting in the photo shooting menu ･ Depending on the light source, flicker reduction may slightly delay shutter response. ･ Flicker reduction can detect flicker at 100 and 120 Hz (associated respectively with AC power supplies of 50 and 60 Hz). The desired results may not be achieved if the frequency of the power supply changes during burst photography.
Flash control G button U C photo shooting menu Adjust settings for wireless remote flash units or optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe. ･ For information on adjusting settings for optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe, see “On-camera flash photography” (0493). ･ For information on adjusting settings for wireless remote flash units, see “Remote flash photography” (0505).
Option Description [Manual] Choose the flash level manually. 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 [Optical AWL] [Off] Description The remote flash units are controlled using lowintensity flashes emitted by the master flash (0506). Remote flash photography disabled.
Flash mode G button U C photo shooting menu Choose a flash mode for optional flash units. For more information, see “Flash modes” in “On-camera flash photography” (0498). Flash compensation G button U C photo shooting menu Adjust flash output to control the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, reduced to prevent glare, or otherwise finetuned to produce the desired result (0501).
AF-area mode G button U C photo shooting menu Choose how the camera selects the focus point for autofocus. For more information, see “AF-area mode” in the “Focus” section of “Basic settings” (092). Vibration reduction G button U C photo shooting menu Choose whether to enable vibration reduction. For more information, see “Vibration reduction” in “The i menu” (0168).
Option Description [Number of shots] Choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. [Increment] Choose the amount the selected settings vary with each shot when an option other than [ADL bracketing] is selected for [Auto bracketing set]. [Amount] Choose how Active D-Lighting varies with each shot when [ADL bracketing] is selected 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 Select an exposure increment. ･ Highlight [Increment] and press 4 or 2 to choose the bracketing increment. ･ The size of the increment can be chosen from 0.3 (1/3 step), 0.7 (2/3 step), 1.0 (1 step), 2.0 (2 steps), or 3.0 (3 steps). Bracketing programs with an increment of 2.0 or 3.0 EV offer a maximum of 5 shots. If a value of 7 or 9 was selected in Step 2, the number of shots will automatically be set to 5. ･ The bracketing programs with an increment of 0.3 EV are listed below. No.
[Number of shots] Exposure and flash bracketing indicator 9F 4 No. of shots Bracketing order (EVs) 9 0/-1.3/-1.0/-0.7/-0.3/+0.3/ +0.7/+1.0/+1.3 Take pictures. ･ Take the number of pictures in the bracketing program. ･ The modified values for shutter speed and aperture are shown in the display. ･ 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 Bracketing options When [AE & flash bracketing] is selected, the camera varies both exposure and flash level. Select [AE bracketing] to vary only exposure, [Flash bracketing] to vary only flash level. Note that flash bracketing is available in i-TTL and, where supported, auto aperture (qA) flash control modes only (0495, 0535). D Exposure and flash bracketing ･ In continuous release modes, shooting will pause after the number of shots specified in the bracketing program have been taken.
3 Use Custom Setting e5 [Auto bracketing (mode M)] to choose whether the camera varies shutter speed, aperture, or both shutter speed and aperture. White balance bracketing 1 2 Select [WB bracketing] for [Auto bracketing set]. [Number of shots] and [Increment] options will be displayed. 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 Select a white balance increment. ･ Highlight [Increment] and press 4 or 2 to choose the bracketing increment. ･ The size of the increment can be chosen from 1 (1 step), 2 (2 steps), or 3 (3 steps). ･ Each step is equivalent to 5 mired. Higher “A” values correspond to increased amounts of amber. Higher “B” values correspond to increased amounts of blue. ･ The bracketing programs with an increment of 1 are listed below. No.
[Number White balance No. of of shots] bracketing indicator shots 9F 4 9 White balance increment Bracketing order 1A, 1B 0/A4/A3/A2/A1 /B1/B2/B3/B4 Take pictures. ･ 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.
ADL bracketing 1 2 Select [ADL bracketing] for [Auto bracketing set]. [Number of shots] and [Amount] options will be displayed. 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. ･ The number of shots determines the bracketing sequence: No.
3 If you selected 2 shots, choose the Active D-Lighting amount. ･ When the number of shots is 2, the Active D-Lighting setting for the second shot can be selected by highlighting [Amount] and pressing 4 or 2. ･ The following options are available. [Amount] [Off] → [Low] OFF N [Off] → [Normal] OFF H [Off] → [High] OFF H+ [Off] → [Extra high] OFF AUTO 4 Bracketing sequence OFF L [Off] → [Auto] Take pictures. ･ Take the number of pictures in the bracketing program.
❚ ❚Cancelling ADL bracketing To cancel bracketing, select [0F] for [Number of shots]. D ADL 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 camera is turned off before all shots in the sequence have been taken, bracketing will resume from the first shot in the sequence when the camera is turned on.
Option [Overlay mode] Description ･ [Add]: The exposures are overlaid without modification; gain is not adjusted. ･ [Average]: Gain is adjusted before the exposures are overlaid. The gain for each exposure is equal to 1 divided by the total number of exposures taken. For example, in a photo made by combining two exposures, the gain for each exposure will be set to 1/2, while in a photo combining three exposures, gain will be set to 1/3.
Option [Select first exposure (RAW)] Description Choose the first exposure from the RAW images on the memory card. Creating a multiple exposure 1 2 Highlight [Multiple exposure] in the photo shooting menu and press 2. Choose an option for [Multiple exposure mode]. ･ Highlight [Multiple exposure mode] and press 2. ･ Highlight a multiple exposure mode using 1 or 3 and press J. ･ If [On (series)] or [On (single photo)] is selected, an icon will appear in the display.
3 Choose a value for [Number of shots] (number of exposures). ･ Highlight [Number of shots] and press 2. ･ Choose the number of exposures using 1 or 3 and press J. 4 Choose an option for [Overlay mode]. ･ Highlight [Overlay mode] and press 2. ･ Highlight an option using 1 or 3 and press J. 5 Choose a setting for [Save individual pictures (RAW)]. ･ Highlight [Save individual pictures (RAW)] and press 2. ･ Highlight an option using 1 or 3 and press J.
6 Choose an option for [Overlay shooting]. ･ Highlight [Overlay shooting] and press 2. ･ Highlight an option using 1 or 3 and press J. ･ Select [On] to superimpose earlier exposures on the view through the lens. You can use the earlier exposures as a guide when composing subsequent shots. 7 Choose an option for [Select first exposure (RAW)]. ･ To choose the first exposure from existing RAW pictures, highlight [Select first exposure (RAW)] and press 2.
8 Start shooting. ･ Take the selected number of shots. If you used [Select first exposure (RAW)] to select an existing RAW image as the first exposure in Step 7, shooting will start from the second exposure. ･ Once you have taken the selected number of shots, the pictures will be overlaid to create a multiple exposure. ･ If [On (series)] is selected for [Multiple exposure mode], you can continue to take additional multiple exposures until [Off] is selected.
exposure is indicated by a $ icon; pressing the i button when this icon is present displays the multiple exposure i menu. ･ Highlight items and press J to select. ･ You can also have the option of using touch controls after pressing the i button. Option Description [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.
D Multiple exposure ･ If you use the menus or view pictures in the display while shooting a multiple exposure, remember that shooting will end and the multiple exposure will be recorded if no operations are performed for about 40 seconds (or in the case of menus, about 90 seconds). The time available to record the next exposure can be extended by choosing longer times for Custom Setting c3 [Power off delay] > [Playback] or [Menus].
･ ･ ･ ･ HDR (high dynamic range), interval-timer photography, time-lapse video recording, and focus shift. ❚ ❚Ending multiple exposures To end a multiple exposure before the specified number of exposures have been taken, select [Off] for multiple exposure mode. A multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been recorded to that point (if [Average] is selected for [Overlay mode], gain will be adjusted to reflect the number of exposures actually recorded).
different exposures. Use with high-contrast scenes and other subjects to preserve a wide range of details, from highlights to shadows. Option Description [HDR mode] ･ [On (series)]: Take a series of HDR photographs. To end HDR photography, select [HDR mode] again and choose [Off]. ･ [On (single photo)]: End HDR photography after recording a single HDR photograph. ･ [Off]: End HDR photography. [Exposure differential] Choose the difference in exposure between the two shots.
1 Highlight [HDR (high dynamic range)] in the photo shooting menu and press 2.
2 Select an [HDR mode]. ･ Highlight [HDR mode] and press 2. ･ Highlight one of the following options using 1 or 3 and press J. Option Description Take a series of HDR photographs. HDR shooting 0 [On (series)] will continue until you select [Off] for [HDR mode]. [On (single photo)] Normal shooting will resume after you have taken a single HDR photograph. [Off] Proceed without taking additional HDR photographs. ･ If [On (series)] or [On (single photo)] is selected, an icon will appear in the display.
3 Choose a value for [Exposure differential]. ･ Highlight [Exposure differential] and press 2. ･ Highlight an option using 1 or 3 and press J. ･ Choose higher values for high-contrast subjects. ･ Note, however, that choosing a higher value than required may not produce the desired results. Match your choice to the level of contrast in the scene. ･ If [Auto] is selected, the camera will automatically adjust the exposure differential to suit the scene.
4 Adjust [Smoothing]. ･ Highlight [Smoothing] and press 2. ･ Highlight an option using 1 or 3 and press J; the selected option represents the amount the boundaries between the two images are smoothed. ･ Higher values produce a smoother composite image. 5 Choose a setting for [Save individual pictures (RAW)]. ･ Highlight [Save individual pictures (RAW)] and press 2. ･ Highlight an option using 1 or 3 and press J.
6 Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot. ･ The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. ･ If [On (series)] is selected for [HDR mode], you can continue to take HDR photographs until [Off] is selected. ･ If [On (single photo)] is selected, HDR will turn off automatically after a single shot. ･ HDR photographs are recorded in JPEG format regardless of the option selected for image quality. D HDR photography ･ The edges of the image will be cropped out.
Interval timer shooting G button U C photo shooting menu Take photographs at the selected interval until the specified number of shots has been recorded. When using the interval timer, select a release mode other than E. Option [Start] Description Start interval timer shooting. Shooting will begin either after 3 s ([Now] selected for [Choose start day/ time]) or at a selected date and time ([Choose day/ time]). Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken.
Option Description [Silent photography] Select [On] to silence the shutter and eliminate the vibrations it produces during shooting. ･ Selecting [On] does not completely silence the camera. Camera sounds may still be audible, for example during autofocus or aperture adjustment, in the latter case most noticeably at apertures smaller (i.e., at f-numbers higher) than f/5.6. [Interval priority] ･ [On]: Enable interval priority to ensure that frames shot in modes P and A are taken at the chosen interval.
Option Description [Options] Combine interval-timer photography with other options. ･ [AE bracketing]: Perform exposure bracketing during interval-timer photography. ･ [Time-lapse video]: Use the photos taken during interval-timer photography to create a time-lapse video with an aspect ratio of 16:9. - The camera saves both the photos and the timelapse video. - Selecting [1:1 (16×16)] for [Choose image area] in the photo shooting menu disables the shutter release.
Interval-timer photography D Before shooting ･ Take a test shot at current settings. ･ Before proceeding, 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, use a fully-charged battery or an optional charging AC adapter. 1 Highlight [Interval timer shooting] in the photo shooting menu. Press 2 to select the highlighted item and view interval timer shooting options.
2 Adjust interval timer settings. ･ Choose the start day 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]. Choose the date and time and press J. ･ Choose the interval between shots. Highlight [Interval] and press 2. C The photo shooting menu: Shooting options Choose an interval (in hours, minutes, and seconds) and press J.
･ Choose the number of shots per interval. Highlight [Intervals×shots/ interval] and press 2. Choose the number of intervals and the number of shots per interval and press J. - In single frame release mode, if the number of shots per interval is set to two or more, the photographs for each interval will be taken at the rate for continuous high-speed release mode. - When [Off] is selected for [Silent photography], the maximum number of intervals will vary with the number of shots per interval.
･ Enable or disable silent photography. Highlight [Silent photography] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. ･ Choose an interval priority option. Highlight [Interval priority] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. ･ Choose whether the camera focuses between shots. Highlight [Focus before each shot] and press 2. C The photo shooting menu: Shooting options Highlight an option and press J.
･ Choose additional options. Highlight [Options] and press 2. Highlight [AE bracketing] or [Time-lapse video] and press J. - If you selected [AE bracketing], choose values for [Number of shots] and [Increment]; if you selected [Time-lapse video], choose a setting for [Frame size/frame rate]. ･ Choose starting folder options. Highlight [Starting storage folder] and press 2. C The photo shooting menu: Shooting options Select the desired options and press J to proceed.
3 Highlight [Start] and press J. ･ If [Now] was selected for [Choose start day/time] in Step 2, shooting will start after three seconds. ･ Otherwise shooting will start at the time selected for [Choose start day/time] > [Choose day/time]. ･ The display turns off during shooting. ･ Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken. D During shooting ･ During interval timer photography, the memory card access lamp will flash.
❚ ❚Pausing interval-timer photography Interval-timer photography can be paused between intervals by pressing J or by selecting [Interval timer shooting] in the photo shooting menu, highlighting [Pause], and pressing J. Note that the menus may not be displayed when the G button is pressed if the time selected for [Interval] is very short. ･ If [Time-lapse video] is selected for [Options], pressing J between intervals will end interval-timer photography.
❚ ❚Ending interval timer shooting To end interval-timer photography before all the photos are taken, select [Interval timer shooting] in the photo shooting menu, highlight [Off], and press J. Note that the menus may not be displayed when the G button is pressed if the time selected for [Interval] is very short. In this case you will need to press J to pause interval-timer photography and then select [Interval timer shooting] in the photo shooting menu, highlight [Off], and press J.
D Interval-timer photography ･ Choose an interval longer than the time needed to take the selected number of shots at the predicted shutter speed. Note that during actual interval-timer photography, the camera must not only take shots at the selected interval but must also have sufficient time to complete the exposures and perform such tasks as processing the photographs. If the interval is too short to take the selected number of photos, the camera may skip to the next interval without shooting.
D Release mode Regardless of the release mode selected, the camera will take the specified number of shots at each interval. D Adjusting settings between shots Pictures can be viewed and shooting and menu settings adjusted between shots. Note, however, that the monitor will turn off and shooting will resume a few seconds before the next shot is taken.
Time-lapse video G button U C photo shooting menu The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a time-lapse video. Option Description [Start] Start time-lapse recording. Shooting starts after about 3 s and continues at the interval selected for [Interval] for the time selected for [Shooting time]. [Interval] Choose the interval between shots, in minutes and seconds. [Shooting time] Choose how long the camera will continue to take pictures, in hours and minutes.
Option Description [Interval priority] ･ [On]: Enable interval priority to ensure that frames shot in modes P and A are taken at the chosen interval. - Select [Release] for Custom Setting a2 [AF-S priority selection] when AF-S is selected for focus mode and for Custom Setting a1 [AF-C priority selection] when AF-C is selected.
1 Highlight [Time-lapse video] in the photo shooting menu. Press 2 to select the highlighted item and view the [Time-lapse video] menu.
2 Adjust time-lapse video settings. ･ Choose the interval between shots. Highlight [Interval] and press 2. Choose an interval (in minutes and seconds) and press J. - Choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed. ･ Choose the total shooting time. Highlight [Shooting time] and press 2. Choose a shooting time (in hours and minutes) and press J. - The maximum shooting time is 7 hours and 59 minutes.
･ Enable or disable exposure smoothing. Highlight [Exposure smoothing] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. - Selecting [On] smooths abrupt changes in exposure. ･ Enable or disable silent photography. Highlight [Silent photography] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. ･ Choose the frame size and rate. Highlight [Frame size/ frame rate] and press 2. C The photo shooting menu: Shooting options Highlight an option and press J.
･ Choose an interval priority option. Highlight [Interval priority] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. ･ Choose whether the camera focuses between shots. Highlight [Focus before each shot] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. - If [On] is selected for [Focus before each shot], the camera will focus before each shot according to the option currently selected for focus mode.
3 Highlight [Start] and press J. ･ Shooting starts after about 3 s. ･ The display turns off during shooting. ･ The camera takes pictures at interval selected for [Interval] for the time selected for [Shooting time] in Step 2. ❚ ❚Ending shooting To end shooting before all the photos are taken, press J or select [Timelapse video] in the photo shooting menu, highlight [Off], and press J. Note that the menus may not be displayed when the G button is pressed if the time selected for [Interval] is very short.
D Calculating the length of the final video ･ The total number of frames in the final video can be calculated by dividing the shooting time selected in Step 2 by the interval, rounding up, and adding 1. ･ The length of the final video can then be calculated by dividing the number of shots by the frame rate selected for [Frame size/frame rate] (for example, a 48-frame video recorded with [1920×1080; 24p] selected for [Frame size/frame rate] will be about two seconds long).
･ ･ ･ ･ ･ ･ - The value selected for [Interval] is longer than that selected for [Shooting time] - [00:00'00"] is selected for [Interval] or [Shooting time] - [On] is selected for both [Silent photography] and [Interval priority] and [00:00'0.5"] is selected for [Interval] - The memory card is full If time-lapse video recording cannot start at current settings, for example because shutter speed is set to “Bulb” or “Time”, a warning will be displayed.
･ ･ ･ ･ ･ ･ ･ ･ video recording, long time-exposures (“Bulb” or “Time”), the self-timer, bracketing, HDR (high dynamic range), multiple exposures, interval-timer photography, and focus shift. D When [On] is selected for [Silent photography] Selecting [On] for [Silent photography] disables some camera features, including: ･ ISO sensitivities of Hi 1 and Hi 2, ･ flash photography, ･ exposure delay mode, ･ long-exposure noise reduction, and ･ flicker reduction.
Option Description [Focus step width] Focus shift varies the focus distance over a series of photographs. Choose the amount the focus distance changes with each shot. [Interval until next shot] Choose the interval between shots, in seconds. ･ Select [00] to take photos at up to about 3 fps. ･ To ensure correct exposure when using a flash, choose an interval long enough for the flash to charge.
Focus shift photography D Before shooting ･ Take a test shot at current settings. ･ To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, use a fully-charged battery or an optional charging AC adapter. 1 2 Focus. ･ During focus shift, the camera takes a series of shots starting from a selected focus position and continuing toward infinity. Given that shooting ends when infinity is reached, the starting focus position should be slightly in front of (i.e., closer to the camera than) the closest point on the subject.
3 Adjust focus shift settings. ･ Choose the number of shots. Highlight [No. of shots] and press 2. Choose the number of shots and press J. - The maximum number of shots is 300. - We recommend taking more shots than you think you’ll need. You can winnow them down during focus stacking. - More than 100 shots may be required for photographs of insects or other small objects. On the other hand, only a few may be needed to photograph a landscape from front to back with a wide-angle lens.
･ Choose the interval until next shot. Highlight [Interval until next shot] and press 2. Choose the interval between shots and press J. - Choose the interval between shots, in seconds. - Select [00] to take photos at up to about 3 fps. - To ensure correct exposure when using a flash, choose an interval long enough for the flash to charge. A setting of [00] is recommended when shooting without a flash. ･ Enable or disable first-frame exposure lock. Highlight [First-frame exposure lock] and press 2.
apparent variations in exposure. This can be addressed by selecting [Off]. ･ Enable or disable silent photography. Highlight [Silent photography] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. ･ Choose starting folder options. Highlight [Starting storage folder] and press 2. Select the desired options and press J to proceed. - Highlight an option and press 2 to select; selected items are marked with a check (M). To deselect (remove the check from: U) a selected option, highlight it and press 2 again.
4 Highlight [Start] and press J. ･ Shooting starts after about 3 s. ･ The display turns off during shooting. ･ The camera takes photographs at the selected interval, starting at the focus distance selected at the start of shooting and progressing out toward infinity by the selected focus step distance with each shot. ･ Shooting ends when the selected number of shots has been taken or focus reaches infinity.
D Aperture Given that pictures shot at very small apertures (high f-numbers) may lack definition, we recommend that you choose apertures wider (f-numbers lower) than f/8–f/11. D During shooting The memory card access lamp flashes while shooting is in progress. D Focus shift photography ･ The shutter speed and the time needed to record the image may vary from shot to shot. As a result, the interval between a shot being recorded and the start of the next shot may vary.
･ interval-timer photography, and ･ time-lapse video recording. D When [On] is selected for [Silent photography] Selecting [On] for [Silent photography] disables some camera features, including: ･ ISO sensitivities of Hi 1 and Hi 2, ･ flash photography, ･ exposure delay mode, ･ long-exposure noise reduction, and ･ flicker reduction.
Option [On] Description Eliminate vibrations produced by the shutter. Use for landscapes, still lifes, and other static subjects. Use of a tripod is recommended. ･ Selecting [On] for [Silent photography] does not completely silence the camera. Camera sounds may still be audible, for example during autofocus or aperture adjustment, in the latter case most noticeably at apertures smaller (i.e., at f-numbers higher) than f/5.6. ･ Flash photography is disabled. ･ Long-exposure noise reduction is disabled.
1 The video recording menu: Video recording options To view the video recording menu, select the 1 tab in the camera menus.
Item [Wind noise reduction] Item 0 333 [Timecode] 0 333 D See also “Video recording menu defaults” (0217) Reset video recording menu G button U 1 video recording menu Highlight [Yes] and press J to restore video recording menu options to their default values (0217). File naming G button U 1 video recording menu Choose the three-letter prefix used in naming the image files in which videos are stored; the default prefix is “DSC” (0239).
Video file type G button U 1 video recording menu Record videos in MOV or MP4 format. ･ The audio recording format varies with video file format. Linear PCM is used for MOV files and AAC for MP4 files. ISO sensitivity settings G button U 1 video recording menu Adjust the ISO sensitivity settings for video mode. Option [Maximum sensitivity] [Auto ISO control (mode M)] Description Choose the upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity control to prevent it being raised too high.
Option Description [ISO sensitivity Choose the ISO sensitivity for mode M from values (mode M)] between ISO 100 and 25600. D Auto ISO sensitivity control ･ At high ISO sensitivities, “noise” (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may increase. ･ At high ISO sensitivities, the camera may have difficulty focusing. ･ The foregoing can be prevented by choosing a lower value for [ISO sensitivity settings] > [Maximum sensitivity].
Set Picture Control G button U 1 video recording menu Choose a Picture Control for videos. Select [Same as photo settings] to use the option currently selected for photos (0251). Manage Picture Control G button U 1 video recording menu Save modified Picture Controls as custom Picture Controls (0253). Active D-Lighting G button U 1 video recording menu Preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating videos with natural contrast.
High ISO NR G button U 1 video recording menu Reduce “noise” (randomly-spaced bright pixels) in videos recorded at high ISO sensitivities (0259). Vignette control G button U 1 video recording menu Reduce vignetting in videos. Select [Same as photo settings] to use the option currently selected for photos (0260). Diffraction compensation G button U 1 video recording menu Reduce diffraction in videos (0260).
D Flicker reduction in the video recording menu ･ If [Auto] fails to produce the desired results and you are unsure as to the frequency of the local power supply, test both the 50 and 60 Hz options and choose the one that produces the best results. ･ Flicker reduction may not produce the desired results if the subject is very bright. If this is the case, try choosing a smaller aperture (higher fnumber). ･ Flicker reduction may not produce the desired results in modes other than M.
AF-area mode G button U 1 video recording menu Choose how the camera focuses in video mode (092). Vibration reduction G button U 1 video recording menu Adjust vibration reduction settings for video mode. Select [Same as photo settings] to use the option currently selected for photos (0168). Electronic VR G button U 1 video recording menu Choose whether to enable electronic vibration reduction in video mode (0178).
Option Description [Microphone off] Turn sound recording off. Attenuator G button U 1 video recording menu Select [Enable] to reduce microphone gain and prevent audio distortion when recording videos in loud environments. Frequency response G button U 1 video recording menu Choose the range of frequencies to which built-in and external microphones respond. Option Description S [Wide range] Record a wide range of frequencies. Choose for everything from music to the bustling hum of a city street.
Wind noise reduction G button U 1 video recording menu Choose whether to use wind noise reduction when recording videos. For more information about wind noise reduction, see “Wind noise reduction” in “The i menu” (0176). Timecode G button U 1 video recording menu Choose whether to record time codes giving the hour, minute, second, and frame number for each frame when recording videos. Time codes are available only with videos recorded in MOV format.
Option [Timecode origin] Description ･ [Reset]: Reset the time code to 00:00:00.00. ･ [Enter manually]: Enter the hour, minute, second, and frame number manually. ･ [Current time]: Set the time code to the current time as reported by the camera clock. Before proceeding, select [Time zone and date] in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date.
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 Custom Settings menu is divided into two levels.
The following Custom Settings are available: 1 Item [Reset custom settings] Item 0 337 a [Autofocus] a1 [AF-C priority selection] 338 a2 [AF-S priority selection] 338 a3 [Focus tracking with lock-on] 339 a4 [Focus points used] 339 a5 [Store points by orientation] 340 a6 [AF activation] 342 a7 [Limit AF-area mode selection] 343 a8 [Focus point wraparound] 343 a9 [Focus point options] b3 [Fine-tune optimal exposure] 0 346 c [Timers/AE lock] c1 [Shutter-release button AE-L] 34
Item 0 e2 [Flash shutter speed] 355 Item e3 [Exposure comp.
a: Autofocus a1: AF-C priority selection G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether photos can be taken before the camera focuses when AF-C is selected. Option Description G [Release] Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority). F [Focus] Photos can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority). a2: AF-S priority selection G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether photos can be taken before the camera focuses when AF-S is selected.
a3: Focus tracking with lock-on G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose how quickly focus responds if something passes between the subject and the camera when AF-C is selected for focus mode or when AF-A is selected and you are shooting in AF-C. ･ Choose [5 (Delayed)] to help maintain focus on your original subject. ･ Choose [1 (Quick)] to make it easier to shift focus to objects crossing your field of view.
7 Option Description [Alternating points] The number of available focus points is reduced to one quarter of the number available when [All points] is selected. Use for quick focus-point selection. The number of focus points available in [Pinpoint AF], [Wide-area AF (L)], [Wide-area AF (L-people)], or [Wide-area AF (L-animals)] mode does not change.
･ Select [No] to use the same focus point regardless of camera orientation.
･ Select [Yes] to enable separate focus-point selection. Camera rotated 90° counter-clockwise Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90° clockwise a6: AF activation G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the shutter-release button can be used to focus. If [AFON only] is selected, the camera will not focus when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Option Description [Enable] Shutter-release enabled. [Disable] Shutter-release disabled. a7: Limit AF-area mode selection G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the AF-area modes that can be selected using the i menu or custom controls. ･ Highlight an option and press 2 to select (M) or deselect (U). Modes marked with a check (M) are available for selection via the subcommand dial. ･ To complete the operation, press J.
a9: Focus point options G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose from the focus point display options below. Manual focus mode Option Description [On] The focus point is displayed at all times in manual focus mode. [Off] The focus point is displayed only during focus point selection. Dynamic-area AF assist Choose whether both the selected focus point and the surrounding focus points are displayed in dynamic-area AF mode.
･ While low-light AF is in effect, “Low-light” will appear in the display. The display refresh rate may drop. a11: Manual focus ring in AF mode G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the lens focus ring can be used for manual focus in autofocus mode. Available only with compatible lenses that have a focus ring. Option Description Autofocus can be over-ridden by rotating the lens focus ring (autofocus with manual override).
Option Description Exposure compensation can be adjusted using only a command [On (Auto dial. The setting selected with the command dial is reset when reset)] the camera turns off or the standby timer expires. [On] Exposure compensation can be adjusted using only a command dial. Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera turns off or the standby timer expires (in b mode, exposure compensation is reset when the camera is turned off).
Exposure can be adjusted up for brighter exposures or down for darker exposures in the range +1 to −1 EV in steps of 1/6 EV. The default is 0. D Fine-tuning exposure Regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting b3 [Fine-tune optimal exposure], the exposure compensation icon (E) will not be displayed. The only way to determine how much exposure has been altered is to view the amount in the fine-tuning menu for Custom Setting b3.
c2: Self-timer G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the length of the shutter release delay, the number of shots taken, and the interval between shots in self-timer mode. Option Description [Self-timer delay] Choose the length of the shutter-release delay. [Number of shots] Press 1 and 3 to choose the number of shots taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed; choose from values of from 1 to 9.
d: Shooting/display d1: CL mode shooting speed G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the frame advance rate for low-speed continuous release mode; options range from [4 fps] to [1 fps]. d2: Maximum shots per burst G button U 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 U A Custom Settings menu Choose the type of shutter used for photographs. Option O [Auto] Description The camera chooses the shutter type automatically according to shutter speed. The electronic frontcurtain shutter is used to reduce blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds. P [Mechanical shutter] The camera uses the mechanical shutter for all photos. x [Electronic frontcurtain shutter] The camera uses the electronic front-curtain shutter for all photos.
Option [Off] Description When a new folder is created or a new memory card is inserted, file numbering restarts from 0001. If the current folder already contains images, file numbering will instead continue from the highest file number in the current folder. If you select [Off] after selecting [On], the camera will store the current file number. File numbering will resume from the previously-stored value the next time [On] is selected. Reset the file numbering for [On].
D File number sequence ･ If a picture is taken when the current folder contains a picture numbered 9999, a new folder will be created and file numbering will restart from 0001.
Option Description [On] The effects of changes to settings such as white balance, Picture Controls, and exposure compensation are visible in the shooting display. [Off] ･ The effects of changes to settings such as white balance, Picture Controls, and exposure compensation are not visible in the shooting display. The hue and brightness of the display can be adjusted for ease of viewing during extended photo shoots. ･ A g icon appears in the shooting display.
d9: View all in continuous mode G button U A Custom Settings menu If [Off] is selected, the display will go blank during burst photography. e: Bracketing/flash e1: Flash sync speed G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the flash sync speed. Option Description [1/200 s (Auto FP)] Auto FP high-speed sync is enabled with compatible flash units and the maximum sync speed for other flash units is set to 1/200 s.
D Auto FP high-speed sync ･ Auto FP high-speed sync allows the flash to be used at the highest shutter speed supported by the camera. When [1/200 s (Auto FP)] is selected, the camera automatically enables auto FP high-speed sync at shutter speeds faster than the flash sync speed. This makes it possible to choose the maximum aperture for reduced depth of field even when the subject is backlit in bright sunlight.
e4: Auto c ISO sensitivity control G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose what the camera targets for exposure adjustment when auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled during flash photography. Option e [Subject and background] f [Subject only] Description The camera takes both the main subject and background lighting into account when adjusting ISO sensitivity. ISO sensitivity is adjusted only to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed.
Custom Setting e5 [Auto bracketing (mode M)] I * Photo shooting menu [Auto bracketing set] AE & flash bracketing* AE bracketing* [Flash only] Flash level — If a flash is not used when [On] is selected for [Auto ISO sensitivity control] and [Flash/speed], [Flash/speed/aperture], or [Flash/ aperture] is selected for e5 [Auto bracketing (mode M)], ISO sensitivity will be fixed at the value for the first shot in each bracketing sequence.
f: Controls f1: Customize i menu G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the items listed in the i menu displayed when the i button is pressed in photo mode. ･ Highlight a position in the i menu, press J, and select the desired item. ･ The following items can be assigned to the i menu.
Item v [Release mode] w [Custom controls (shooting)] Item 0 136 359 z [Exposure delay mode] 349 O [Shutter type] y [Apply settings to live view] W [Focus peaking] 0 353 3 [Monitor brightness] Z [Bluetooth connection] 359 U [Wi-Fi connection] 165 L [Wireless remote connection] 408 350 352 389 Bluetooth connection Enable or disable Bluetooth.
Option j [AE-L/AF-L button] k [OK button] z [Video record button] S [Lens Fn button] 3 [Lens Fn2 button] l [Lens control ring] ･ The roles that can be assigned to these controls are as follows: Option w y j k1 z S 3 l K [Select center focus point] — — 4 4 — — — — 4 [Save focus position] — — — — — 4 — — 3 [Recall focus position] — — — — — — 4 — A [AF-ON] 4 4 4 — — 4 4 — 4 4 4 — — 4 4 — E [AE lock (Hold)] 4 4 4 — 4 4 4 — D [AE lock (Reset on release)] 4 4 4 — 4 4 4 — F [AF
Option w y j k1 z S 3 l N [Spot metering] 4 4 — — — 4 4 — t [Highlight-weighted metering] 4 4 — — — 4 4 — 1 [Bracketing burst] 4 4 — — — 4 4 — 4 [+ RAW] 4 4 — — 4 4 4 — n [Subject tracking] 4 4 — — — 4 4 — [Silent photography] 4 4 — — — 4 4 — b [Live view info display off] 4 4 4 — 4 4 4 — L b [Framing grid display] 4 4 — — 4 4 4 — p [Zoom on/off] 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 — O [MY MENU] 4 4 — — 4 4 4 — 4 4 — — 4 4 4 — 4 4 — — — 4 4 — J [Choose image area] 4 4 — — 4 — — — 8 [
Option w y j k1 z S 3 l 4 4 — — 4 — — — 2 [HDR (high dynamic range)] 4 4 — — 4 — — — [Exposure delay mode] 4 4 — — 4 — — — 4 4 — — — — — — w [Choose non-CPU lens number] 4 4 — — 4 — — — $ z [Multiple exposure] W [Focus peaking] X [Focus (M/A)] — — — — — — — 42, 3 q [Aperture] — — — — — — — 43 E [Exposure compensation] — — — — — — — 43 9 [ISO sensitivity] — — — — — — — 43 [None] 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 43 1 Regardless of the option selected, when [Auto-area AF], [Auto-area AF (people)]
Role 3 [Recall focus position] Description Pressing the lens Fn2 button recalls the focus position registered in [Save focus position]. For more information, see “Save focus position/Recall focus position” in the “Focus” section of “Basic settings” (0106). A [AF-ON] F [AF lock only] E [AE lock (Hold)] Pressing the control initiates autofocus. Focus locks while the control is pressed. Exposure locks when the control is pressed. Exposure lock does not end when the shutter is released.
Role Description L [Matrix metering] is activated while the [Matrix metering] control is pressed. M [Center-weighted metering] [Center-weighted metering] is activated while the control is pressed. N [Spot metering] [Spot metering] is activated while the control is pressed. t [Highlightweighted metering] [Highlight-weighted metering] is activated while the control is pressed.
Role 4 [+ RAW] Description - If a JPEG option is currently selected for image quality, “RAW” will be displayed and a 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 or press the control again, canceling [+ RAW]. - RAW copies are recorded at the settings currently selected for [RAW recording] in the photo shooting menu.
Role Description p [Zoom on/off] Press the control to zoom the display in on the area around the current focus point (the zoom ratio is selected in advance). Press again to cancel zoom. O [MY MENU] Press the control to display “MY MENU”. [Access top item 3 in MY MENU] Press the control to jump to the top item in “MY MENU”. Place frequently-used menu items at the top of “MY MENU” for quick access. K [Playback] Press the control to start playback.
Role I/Y [Flash mode/ compensation] Description Press the control and rotate the main command dial to choose a flash mode and the sub-command dial to adjust flash output. v [Release mode] Press the control and rotate the main command dial to choose a release mode.
Role Description [Exposure delay z mode] Press the control and rotate a command dial to choose the shutter-release delay. W [Focus peaking] Press the control and rotate the main command dial to choose a peaking level and the sub-command dial to select the peaking color. [Choose non-CPU w lens number] Press the control and rotate a command dial to choose a lens number saved using the [Non-CPU lens data] item in the setup menu.
f3: Custom controls (playback) G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the role assigned to the camera buttons during playback. Option [AE-L/AF-L j button] k Role Description g [Protect] Press the control to protect the current picture. c [Rating] When you press the control, you can press 4 or 2 or rotate the main command dial to change the rating setting for the displayed image.
Option k [OK button]* Role [Choose u folder] * Description Press the control to zoom the display in on the area around the current focus point (the zoom ratio is selected in advance). Press again to cancel zoom. p [Zoom on/off] ･ To choose the zoom ratio, highlight [Zoom on/off] and press 2. ･ Zoom is available in both fullframe and thumbnail playback. Press the control to display the [Choose folder] dialog, where you can then choose a folder for playback.
Change main/sub Reverse the roles of the main- and sub-command dials. Option Description [Exposure setting] If [On] is selected, the main command dial will control aperture and the sub-command dial shutter speed. If [On (Mode A)] is selected, the main command dial will be used to set aperture in mode A only.
Option Description Playback: ･ The main command dial can be used to choose the picture displayed during full-frame playback. The sub-command dial can be used to skip forward or back according to the option selected for [Sub-dial frame advance]. ･ During thumbnail playback, the main command dial can be used to highlight thumbnails and the subcommand dial to page up or down. Menus*: Use the main command dial to highlight menu items.
Option Description [50 frames] Skip forward or back 50 frames at a time. c [Rating] Skip to the next or previous pictures with the selected rating. To choose the rating, highlight [Rating] and press 2. P [Protect] Skip to the next or previous protected picture. C [Photos only] Skip to the next or previous photo. 1 [Videos only] Skip to the next or previous video. u [Folder] Rotate the sub-command dial to select a folder.
f6: Reverse indicators G button U A Custom Settings menu Switch the positive and negative value directions of some indicators displayed horizontally in screens such as the information display. Option Description V The indicator is displayed with positive values on the left and negative values on the right. W The indicator is displayed with negative values on the left and positive values on the right.
Item [AF-area mode] 179 u [Vibration reduction] 179 4 [Electronic VR] 178 H [Microphone sensitivity] 5 [Attenuator] W [Focus peaking] 0 353 9 [Highlight display] 384 3 [Monitor brightness] 389 175 Z [Bluetooth connection] 375 332 U [Wi-Fi connection] 165, 177 L [Wireless remote connection] 408 [Frequency response] 332 7 [Wind noise reduction] 176 c [Release mode (save 139 frame)] 6 Item 0 t Bluetooth connection Enable or disable Bluetooth.
･ Choose the roles played by the controls below. Highlight the desired control and press J.
Option w y j k1 G S 3 l C [AE lock only] — — 4 — — 4 4 — B [AE/AF lock] — — 4 — — 4 4 — t [Power aperture (open)] 4 — — — — — — — q [Power aperture (close)] — 4 — — — — — — i [Exposure compensation +] 4 — — — — — — — h [Exposure compensation -] — 4 — — — — — — n [Subject tracking] 4 4 — — — 4 4 — b [Live view info display off] 4 4 4 — — 4 4 — b [Framing grid display] 4 4 — — — 4 4 — p [Zoom on/off] 4 4 4 4 — 4 4 — O [MY MENU] 4 4 — — — 4 4 — 4 4 — — — 4 4 — 3 [
Option w y j k1 G S 3 l W [Focus peaking] 4 4 — — — — — — X [Focus (M/A)] — — — — — — — 42, 3 q [Power aperture] — — — — — — — 43 E [Exposure compensation] — — — — — — — 43 9 [ISO sensitivity] — — — — — — — 43 4 4 4 4 — 4 4 43 [None] 1 Regardless of the option selected, when [Auto-area AF], [Auto-area AF (people)], or [Auto-area AF (animals)] is chosen for AF-area mode, the button functions only to initiate subject-tracking AF (0100). 2 Available with compatible lenses only.
Role 3 [Recall focus position] Description Pressing the lens Fn2 button recalls the focus position registered in [Save focus position]. For more information, see “Save focus position/Recall focus position” in the “Focus” section of “Basic settings” (0106). A [AF-ON] F [AF lock only] E [AE lock (Hold)] Pressing the control initiates autofocus. Focus locks while the control is pressed. Exposure locks when the control is pressed. Exposure lock does not end when the shutter is released.
Role i h Description [Exposure compensation +] Exposure compensation increases while the Fn1 button is pressed. Use in combination with Custom Setting g2 [Custom controls] > [Fn2 button] > [Exposure compensation -] for button-controlled exposure compensation. [Exposure compensation -] Exposure compensation decreases while the Fn2 button is pressed. Use in combination with Custom Setting g2 [Custom controls] > [Fn1 button] > [Exposure compensation +] for button-controlled exposure compensation.
Role Description p [Zoom on/off] Press the control to zoom the display in on the area around the current focus point (the zoom ratio is selected in advance). Press again to cancel zoom. O [MY MENU] Press the control to display “MY MENU”. Press the control to jump to the top item in [Access top item in “MY MENU”. Place frequently-used menu 3 MY MENU] items at the top of “MY MENU” for quick access. K [Playback] Press the control to start playback.
Role c [Release mode (save frame)] [Focus mode/AFz area mode] H [Microphone sensitivity] Description Press the control and rotate a command dial to choose the release mode for photographs taken in video mode. Hold the control and rotate the main command dial to choose the focus mode, the sub-command dial to choose the AFarea mode. Press the control and rotate a command dial to adjust microphone sensitivity.
D Power aperture ･ Power aperture is available only in modes A and M. ･ A 6 icon in the shooting display indicates that power aperture cannot be used. ･ The display may flicker while aperture is adjusted. g3: AF speed G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the focus speed in video mode when the focus mode is set to AF-C or AF-F. Use [When to apply] to choose when the selected option applies.
g4: AF tracking sensitivity G button U A Custom Settings menu Set the AF tracking sensitivity from values 1 to 7 in video mode when the focus mode is set to AF-C or AF-F. ･ Choose [7 (Low)] to help maintain focus on your original subject. ･ If the subject leaves the selected focus area when [1 (High)] is selected, the camera will respond by quickly shifting focus to a new subject in the same area.
Highlight display threshold Choose the brightness needed to trigger the video highlight display. The lower the value, the greater the range of brightnesses that will be shown as highlights. If [255] is selected, the highlight display will show only areas that are potentially overexposed. D Highlight display If both the highlight display and focus peaking are enabled, only focus peaking will be displayed in manual focus mode.
B The setup menu: Camera setup To view the setup menu, select the B tab in the camera menus.
Item Item 0 0 [Slot empty release lock] 412 [Reset all settings] 417 [Save/load menu settings] 413 [Firmware version] 417 D See also “Setup menu defaults” (0224) Format memory card G button U B setup menu Format memory cards. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card. Before formatting, be sure to make backup copies as required.
Reset user settings G button U B setup menu Reset settings for U1 to U3 to default values (0129). Language G button U B setup menu Choose a language for camera menus and messages. The languages available vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased. Time zone and date G button U B setup menu Change time zones and set the camera clock. We recommend that the camera clock be adjusted regularly. Option Description [Time zone] Choose a time zone.
Monitor brightness G button U B setup menu Press 1 or 3 to adjust monitor brightness. Choose higher values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced brightness. ･ Higher values increase the drain on the battery. Monitor color balance G button U B setup menu Adjust monitor color balance to your taste. ･ Color balance is adjusted using the multi selector. Press 1, 3, 4, or 2 to adjust color balance as shown below. Press J to save changes.
･ The reference image is either the last picture taken or, in playback mode, the picture last displayed. If the memory card contains no pictures, an empty frame will be displayed instead. ･ To choose a different picture, press the W (Q) button. Highlight the desired picture and press J to select it as the reference image. ･ To view the highlighted picture zoomed in, press and hold the X button.
Option Description [Time-lapse video recording] Set the brightness when the REC lamp lights up or flashes while recording time-lapse videos. ･ When an option other than [Off] is selected, the REC lamp lights up while recording time-lapse videos. ･ If an option other than [Off] is selected and the battery is low while recording time-lapse videos, the REC lamp repeatedly flashes twice quickly.
AF fine-tuning options G button U B setup menu Fine-tune focus for the current lens. ･ 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. Option Description [AF finetune] ･ [On]: Turn AF fine-tuning on. ･ [Off]: Turn AF fine-tuning off. [Fine-tune and save lens] Fine-tune focus for the current lens.
Option Description List values saved using [Fine-tune and save lens]. Highlighting a lens in the list and pressing 2 displays a [Choose lens number] dialog. [List saved values] ･ The [Choose lens number] dialog is used to enter the lens identifier. ･ The serial number is automatically entered for Z mount lenses and some F mount lenses. D Deleting saved values To delete values saved using [Fine-tune and save lens], highlight the desired lens in the [List saved values] list and press O.
3 4 Press 4 or 2 to fine-tune autofocus. ･ Choose from values between +20 and −20. ･ The current value is shown by g, the previously-selected value by j. ･ If a zoom lens is attached, you can choose separate fine-tuning values for maximum angle (WIDE) and maximum zoom (TELE). Use 1 and 3 to choose between the two. ･ The larger the fine-tuning value, the farther the focal point is from the lens; the smaller the value, the closer the focal point. Press J to save the new value.
Option Description [Lens number] Choose a lens identifier. [Focal length (mm)] Enter the focal length. [Maximum aperture] Enter the maximum aperture. Save focus position G button U B setup menu If [On] is selected, the camera will save the focus position in effect when the camera is turned off and restore it when the camera is turned on. ･ The focus position may change due to changes in zoom or ambient temperature. ･ This option applies only with autofocus Z mount lenses.
Acquiring Image Dust Off reference data 1 Select photo mode by rotating the photo/video selector to C. 2 Select [Image Dust Off ref photo] in the setup menu. Highlight [Image Dust Off ref photo] and press 2. 3 Select [Start] on the Image Dust Off ref photo dialog. ･ Highlight [Start] and press J to display the shooting screen.
5 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 and the camera will return to the display shown in Step 3. Choose another reference object and press the shutterrelease button again.
Pixel mapping G button U B setup menu Pixel mapping checks and optimizes the camera image sensor. If you notice unexpected bright spots appearing in pictures taken with the camera, perform pixel mapping as described below. ･ Pixel mapping is available only when a Z mount lens or an optional FTZ II/FTZ mount adapter is attached. ･ To prevent unexpected loss of power, use a fully-charged battery or an optional charging AC adapter. 1 2 3 Select [Pixel mapping] in the setup menu.
Input comment Input a comment of up to 36 characters. Highlight [Input comment] and press 2 to display a text-entry dialog. For information on text entry, see “Text entry” (0236). Attach comment To attach the comment to subsequent photographs, highlight [Attach comment], press 2, and confirm that a check (M) appears in the adjacent check box. Press J to save changes and exit; the comment will be attached to all subsequent photographs.
Attach copyright information To attach copyright information to subsequent photographs, highlight [Attach copyright information], press 2, and confirm that a check (M) appears in the adjacent check box. Press J to save changes and exit; copyright information will be attached to all subsequent photographs.
- interval-timer photography, time-lapse video recording, or focus shift ends, - the camera focuses in photo mode (note that this does not apply if AF-C is selected for focus mode or when AF-A is selected and you are shooting in AF-C, and [Release] is selected for Custom Setting a2 [AF-S priority selection]), - touch controls are used, or - the shutter-release button is pressed with a write-protected memory card inserted in the camera.
Full-frame playback flicks Choose whether the next image in full-frame playback is displayed by flicking left or by flicking right. Option Description S [LeftURight] Flick left to display the next picture. T [LeftVRight] Flick right to view the next picture. Self-portrait mode G button U B setup menu When set to [Disable], the monitor will not switch to self-portrait mode even if it is set to the self-portrait mode position.
Connect to smart device G button U B setup menu Connect to smartphones or tablets (smart devices) via Bluetooth or WiFi. Pairing (Bluetooth) Pair with or connect to smart devices using Bluetooth. Option Description [Start pairing] Pair the camera with a smart device (0475). [Paired devices] List paired smart devices. To connect, select a device from the list. [Bluetooth connection] Select [Enable] to enable Bluetooth. Select for upload (Bluetooth) Select pictures for upload to a smart device.
Option [Auto select for upload] Description Select [On] to mark pictures for upload as they are taken. Photos are uploaded in JPEG format at a size of 2 megapixels, even if other upload size and format options are selected with the camera. Photos taken in video mode will not be uploaded. They must be uploaded manually. [Manually select Upload selected pictures. Transfer marking appears on for upload] the selected pictures. [Deselect all] Remove transfer marking from all pictures.
Option Description [Password] Choose the camera password. [Channel] Choose a channel. ･ Select [Auto] to have the camera choose the channel automatically. ･ Select [Manual] to choose the channel manually. [Current settings] View current Wi-Fi settings. [Reset connection settings] Select [Yes] to reset Wi-Fi settings to default values. Upload while off If [On] is selected, upload of images to smart devices connected via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi will continue even when the camera is off.
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 (0454, 0460). ･ 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. Option Description [General] ･ [Profile name]: Rename the profile. The default profile name is the same as the network SSID.
Option [TCP/IP] Description Adjust TCP/IP settings for infrastructure connections. An IP address is required. ･ If [Enable] is selected for [Obtain automatically], the IP address and sub-net mask for infrastructure mode connections will be acquired via a DHCP server or automatic IP addressing. ･ Select [Disable] to enter the IP address ([Address]) and subnet mask ([Mask]) manually. Options Adjust upload settings. ❚ ❚Auto upload Select [On] to upload new photos as they are taken.
･ The option chosen for [Upload file as] takes effect when [On] is selected for [Auto upload]. ❚ ❚Deselect all? Select [Yes] to remove transfer marking from all images. Upload of images with an “uploading” icon will immediately be terminated. MAC address View the MAC address. Wireless remote (ML-L7) options G button U B setup menu Connect an optional ML-L7 Remote Control through Bluetooth. You can also assign roles to the Fn1/Fn2 buttons on the ML-L7.
Option Description [Disable] Disconnect the ML-L7. Save wireless remote controller Pair the camera with an ML-L7 (0563). Delete wireless remote controller Delete a paired ML-L7. Assign Fn1 button/Assign Fn2 button Choose the role assigned to the Fn1 or Fn2 button on the ML-L7. Option Description [Same as camera K button] Set the same role as the camera’s K button. [Same as camera G button] Set the same role as the camera’s G button.
USB power delivery G button U B setup menu Choose whether optional charging AC adapters or computers connected via USB can be used to power the camera (USB power delivery). USB power delivery allows the camera to be used while limiting the drain on the battery. Option Description The camera draws power from connected devices while on. Connected devices will also supply power when the camera is off [Enable] if Bluetooth upload is in progress or the memory card access lamp is lit.
D Computer USB power delivery ･ Use the supplied USB cable or optional UC-E25 USB cable to connect the camera to the computer. Choose a USB cable with a connector that matches the USB connector on the computer. ･ If you use the supplied USB cable to supply power from a computer, the camera battery will be consumed even while power is being supplied.
Energy saving (photo mode) G button U B setup menu In photo mode, the shooting display will turn off to save power approximately 15 seconds before the standby timer expires. Option Description [Enable] Enable energy saving. The display refresh rate may drop. Disable energy saving. Note selecting [Disable] does not stop [Disable] the shooting display dimming a few seconds before the standby expires.
Option b Description The shutter can be released with no memory card inserted. No pictures will be recorded; during playback, the camera displays [Demo]. [Enable release] Save/load menu settings G button U B setup menu Save current camera menu settings to a memory card. You can also load saved settings, allowing menu settings to be shared among cameras of the same model.
Settings that can be saved and loaded [Active D-Lighting] [Long exposure NR] [High ISO NR] [Vignette control] [Diffraction compensation] [Auto distortion control] [Flicker reduction shooting] PHOTO SHOOTING MENU [Metering] [Flash control] [Flash mode] [Flash compensation] [Focus mode] [AF-area mode] [Vibration reduction] (the options available vary with the lens) [Auto bracketing] [File naming] [Frame size/frame rate] [Video quality] VIDEO RECORDING MENU [Video file type] [ISO sensitivity settings] [Whit
Settings that can be saved and loaded [Set Picture Control] (Custom Picture Controls are saved as [Auto]) [Active D-Lighting] [High ISO NR] [Vignette control] [Diffraction compensation] [Auto distortion control] [Flicker reduction] [Metering] VIDEO RECORDING MENU [Focus mode] [AF-area mode] [Vibration reduction] (the options available vary with the lens) [Electronic VR] [Microphone sensitivity] [Attenuator] [Frequency response] [Wind noise reduction] [Timecode] (excepting [Timecode origin]) CUSTOM SETTINGS
Settings that can be saved and loaded [REC lamp brightness] [Information display] [Non-CPU lens data] [Save focus position] [Image comment] SETUP MENU [Copyright information] [Beep options] [Touch controls] [HDMI] [USB power delivery] [Energy saving (photo mode)] [Slot empty release lock] MY MENU RECENT SETTINGS The current contents of “My Menu” [Choose tab] The current contents of the recent settings menu (up to 20 items) [Choose tab] Save menu settings Save settings to a memory card.
Load menu settings Load saved settings from a memory card. Note that [Load menu settings] is available only when a memory card containing saved settings is inserted. D Saved settings Settings are saved to files named “NCSET***”. “***” is an identifier that varies from camera to camera. The camera will not be able to load settings if the file name is changed. Reset all settings G button U B setup menu Reset all settings except [Language] and [Time zone and date] to their default values.
A Updating the firmware To update the camera firmware, you can use either a computer or smart device. ･ When using a computer: You can confirm if there is a new firmware version at the Nikon Download Center. For the update procedure, see the firmware download website. ･ When using a smart device: If the camera and your smart device are already paired using the SnapBridge app, the app will notify you when there is new firmware for your camera.
N The retouch menu: Creating retouched copies To view the retouch menu, select the N tab in the camera menus. The items in the retouch menu are used to trim or retouch existing pictures. ･ The retouch menu is grayed out if a memory card is not inserted in the camera or if a memory card does not contain pictures. ･ Retouched copies are saved to new files, separate from the original pictures.
Creating retouched copies 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 using the multi selector. ･ To view the highlighted picture zoomed in, press and hold the X button. ･ Press J to select the highlighted picture. 3 Select retouch options. ･ For more information, see the section for the selected item. ･ To exit without creating a retouched copy, press G. The retouch menu will be displayed.
4 Create a retouched copy. ･ Press J to create a retouched copy. ･ Retouched copies are indicated by a p icon.
D Retouching the current picture To create a retouched copy of the current image, press i and select [Retouch]. D Retouch ･ The camera may not be able to display or retouch images that were taken or retouched using other cameras or that have been retouched on a computer. ･ If no actions are performed for a brief period, the display will turn off and any unsaved changes will be lost.
RAW processing: Converting RAW to JPEG G button U N retouch menu The process of converting RAW images to other formats such as JPEG is referred to as “RAW processing”. JPEG copies of RAW pictures can be created on the camera as described below. 1 Select [RAW processing] in the retouch menu. Highlight [RAW processing] and press 2. 2 Choose how pictures are selected. Option Description Create JPEG copies of selected RAW images. [Select picture(s)] Multiple RAW images can be selected.
3 Select photographs. If you chose [Select picture(s)]: ･ Highlight pictures using the multi selector. ･ To view the highlighted picture zoomed in, press and hold the X button. ･ To select the highlighted picture, press the W (Q) button. Selected pictures are marked by a $ icon. To deselect the current picture, press the W (Q) button again; the $ icon will no longer be displayed. All images will be processed using the same settings. ･ Press J to proceed once selection is complete.
4 Choose settings for the JPEG copies. ･ The settings in effect when the photograph was taken appear below a preview. ･ To use the setting in effect when the photograph was taken, if applicable, select [Original].
5 Copy the photographs. ･ Highlight [EXE] and press J to create JPEG copies of the selected photographs. ･ If multiple photos are selected, a confirmation dialog will be displayed after you highlight [EXE] and press J; highlight [Yes] and press J to create JPEG copies of the selected photos. ･ To cancel the operation before all copies have been created, press the G button; when a confirmation dialog is displayed, highlight [Yes] and press J.
To Description Change the crop aspect ratio Rotate the main command dial to choose the aspect ratio. Position the crop Use the multi selector to position the crop. Save the crop Press J to save the current crop as a separate file. D Cropped pictures ･ Depending on the size of the cropped copy, playback zoom may not be available when cropped copies are displayed. ･ The crop size appears at upper left in the crop display. The size of the copy varies with crop size and aspect ratio.
1 Select [Resize] in the retouch menu. Highlight [Resize] and press 2. 2 Choose a size. ･ Highlight [Choose size] and press 2. ･ Highlight the desired size (length in pixels) using 1 and 3 and press J.
3 Choose how pictures are selected. Option Description [Select picture(s)] Resize selected pictures. Multiple pictures can be selected. [Select date] Resize all pictures taken on selected dates. [Select folder] Resize all pictures in a selected folder.
4 Choose pictures. If you chose [Select picture(s)]: ･ Highlight pictures using the multi selector. ･ To view the highlighted picture zoomed in, press and hold the X button. ･ To select the highlighted picture, press the W (Q) button. Selected pictures are indicated by a 8 icon. To deselect the current picture, press the W (Q) button again; the 8 will no longer be displayed. The selected pictures will all be copied at the size selected in Step 2. ･ Press J to proceed once selection is complete.
5 Save the resized copies. ･ A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight [Yes] and press J to save the resized copies. ･ To cancel the operation before all copies have been created, press the G button; when a confirmation dialog is displayed, highlight [Yes] and press J. D Resize Depending on the copy size, playback zoom may not be available when resized copies are displayed. D-Lighting G button U N retouch menu D-Lighting brightens shadows. It is ideal for dark or backlit photographs.
･ Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. ･ Press J to save the retouched copy. Red-eye correction G button U N retouch menu Correct “red-eye” caused by light from the flash reflecting from the retinas of portrait subjects. ･ Red-eye correction is available only with photographs taken using a flash. ･ Red-eye that cannot be detected by the camera will not be corrected. ･ Press J to save the retouched copy.
Straighten G button U N retouch menu Rotate pictures by up to ±5° in increments of approximately 0.25°. ･ ･ ･ ･ The effect can be previewed in the edit display. The greater the rotation, the more will be trimmed from the edges. Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of straightening performed. Press J to save the retouched copy.
control] option in the photo shooting menu. Manual distortion control cannot be further applied to copies created using [Manual]. ･ Press 4 to reduce pin-cushion distortion, 2 to reduce barrel distortion. ･ Press J to save the retouched copy. D Distortion control Note that greater amounts of distortion control result in more of the edges being cropped out.
･ Press J to save the retouched copy. Before After Monochrome G button U N retouch menu Copy photographs in monochrome. [Monochrome] gives you a choice of the following monochrome tints: Option Description [Black-and-white] Copy photographs in black-and-white. [Sepia] Copy photographs in sepia. [Cyanotype] Copy photographs in blue-and-white monochrome. ･ The effect can be previewed in the edit display.
･ Press J to save the retouched copy. Overlay pictures G button U N retouch menu Combine existing photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals. One RAW image can be overlaid on another using additive blending ([Add]), or multiple images can be combined using [Lighten] or [Darken]. Add Overlay two RAW images to create a single new JPEG copy. 1 Select [Overlay pictures] in the retouch menu. Highlight [Overlay pictures] and press 2.
2 Select [Add]. Highlight [Add] and press 2 to display edit options with [Picture 1] highlighted. 3 Highlight the first image. ･ Press J to display a picture-selection dialog listing only RAW images, where you can use the multi selector to highlight the first photograph in the overlay. ･ To view the highlighted picture zoomed in, press and hold the X button.
4 Select the first image. Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display; the selected image will appear as [Picture 1]. 5 Select the second image. Press 2 and select [Picture 2], then select the second photo as described in Steps 3 and 4. 6 Adjust gain. ･ The overlay of [Picture 1] and [Picture 2] can be previewed in the “Preview” column. Highlight [Picture 1] or [Picture 2] and optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing 1 or 3 to adjust gain.
7 Select the “Preview” column. ･ Press 4 or 2 to place the cursor in the “Preview” column. ･ To proceed without previewing the overlay, highlight [Save] and press J. 8 Preview the overlay. ･ To preview the overlay, highlight [Overlay] and press J. ･ To select new photos or adjust gain, press W (Q). You will be returned to Step 6. 9 Save the overlay. Press J while the preview is displayed to save the overlay and display the resulting image.
D [Add] ･ Colors and brightness in the preview may differ from the final image. ･ Only RAW images created with this camera can be selected. Images created with other cameras or in other formats cannot be selected. ･ The overlay is saved at an [Image quality] of [JPEG fine].
1 Select [Lighten] or [Darken]. After selecting [Overlay pictures] in the retouch menu, highlight either [Lighten] or [Darken] and press 2. ･ [Lighten]: The camera compares the pixels in each picture and uses only the brightest. ･ [Darken]: The camera compares the pixels in each picture and uses only the darkest. 2 Choose how pictures are selected. Option Description [Select individual pictures] Select pictures for the overlay one-by-one.
3 Select pictures. If you chose [Select individual pictures]: ･ Highlight pictures using the multi selector. ･ To view the highlighted picture zoomed in, press and hold the X button. ･ To select the highlighted picture, press the W (Q) button. Selected pictures are marked by a $ icon. To deselect the current picture, press the W (Q) button again; the $ icon will no longer be displayed. The selected pictures will be combined using the option selected in Step 1.
4 Save the overlay. ･ A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight [Yes] and press J to save the overlay and display the resulting picture. ･ To interrupt the process and display a confirmation dialog before the operation is complete, press the G button; to save the current overlay “as is” without adding the remaining pictures, highlight [Save and exit] and press J. To exit without creating an overlay, highlight [Discard and exit] and press J.
O My Menu/m Recent settings To view [MY MENU], select the O tab in the camera menus. O My Menu: Creating a custom menu My Menu can be used to create and edit a customized list of up to 20 items from the playback, photo shooting, video recording, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus. Options can be added, deleted, and reordered as described below. ❚ ❚Adding items to My Menu 1 Select [Add items] in [O MY MENU]. Highlight [Add items] and press 2.
2 Select a menu. Highlight the name of the menu containing the item you wish to add and press 2. 3 Select an item. Highlight the desired menu item and press J. 4 Position the new item. Press 1 or 3 to position the new item and press J to add it to My Menu.
5 Add more items. ･ The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark (L). ･ Items indicated by a V icon cannot be selected. ･ Repeat Steps 1–4 to select additional items. ❚ ❚Removing items from My Menu 1 2 Select [Remove items] in [O MY MENU]. Highlight [Remove items] and press 2. Select items. ･ Highlight items and press 2 to select (M) or deselect. ･ Continue until all the items you wish to remove are selected (L).
3 Remove the selected items. Press J; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press J again to remove the selected items. D Removing items while in My Menu Items can also be removed by highlighting them in [O MY MENU] and pressing the O button; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press the O button again to remove the selected item. ❚ ❚Reordering items in My Menu 1 2 Select [Rank items] in [O MY MENU]. Highlight [Rank items] and press 2. Select an item.
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 [O MY MENU]. Press the G button to return to [O MY MENU].
❚ ❚Displaying [RECENT SETTINGS] 1 Select [Choose tab] in [O MY MENU]. Highlight [Choose tab] and press 2. 2 Select [m RECENT SETTINGS]. ･ Highlight [m RECENT SETTINGS] in the [Choose tab] menu and press J. ･ The name of the menu will change from [MY MENU] to [RECENT SETTINGS].
m Recent settings: Accessing recently-used settings ❚ ❚How items are added to [RECENT SETTINGS] Menu items are added to the top of the [RECENT SETTINGS] menu as they are used. The twenty most recently-used settings are listed. D Removing items from the recent settings menu To remove an item from the [RECENT SETTINGS] menu, highlight it and press the O button; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press O button again to remove the selected item.
Establishing wireless connections to computers or smart devices Network options The camera can: ･ connect to computers via Wi-Fi (0452) or ･ establish wireless connections to smartphones or tablets (smart devices; 0474) Network options 451
Connecting to computers via Wi-Fi What Wi-Fi can do for you Connect using the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi to upload selected pictures to a computer. The Wireless Transmitter Utility Before you will be able to upload images via Wi-Fi, you will need to pair the camera with the computer using Nikon’s Wireless Transmitter Utility software. ･ Once the devices are paired, you will be able to connect to the computer from the camera.
outdoors and in other situations in which the computer is not already connected to a wireless network and eliminating the need for complicated adjustments to settings. The computer cannot connect to the Internet while connected to the camera. ･ To create a new host profile, select [Direct connection to computer] in the connection wizard. ❚ ❚Infrastructure mode The camera connects to a computer on an existing network (including home networks) via a wireless router.
D Infrastructure mode ･ This guide assumes you are connecting via an existing wireless network. ･ Connection to computers beyond the local area network is not supported. You can connect only to computers on the same network. Connecting in access-point mode 1 2 Select [Connect to computer] in the camera setup menu, then highlight [Network settings] and press 2. Highlight [Create profile] and press J.
3 Highlight [Direct connection to computer] and press J. The camera SSID and encryption key will be displayed.
4 Establish a connection to the camera. Windows: ･ Click the wireless LAN icon in the taskbar. ･ 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. The computer will initiate a connection to the camera. macOS: ･ Click the wireless LAN icon in the menu bar. ･ 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. The computer will initiate a connection to the camera. 5 Start pairing. When prompted, launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility on the computer. 6 Select the camera in the Wireless Transmitter Utility. Select the name displayed by the camera in Step 5 and click [Next].
7 In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, enter the authentication code displayed by the camera. ･ 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 a destination folder. For more information, see online help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility. ･ A wireless connection will be established between the camera and computer when pairing is complete.
9 Check the connection. When a connection is established, the network SSID will be displayed in green in the camera [Connect to computer] menu. ･ If the camera SSID is not displayed in green, connect to the camera via the wireless network list on your computer. A wireless connection has now been established between the camera and the computer. Pictures taken with the camera can be uploaded to the computer as described in “Uploading pictures” (0468).
3 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, press X in Step 3. Next, press J and choose from the following options: Option Description [Pushbutton WPS] For routers that support push-button WPS. Press the WPS button on the router and then press the camera J button to connect. [PIN-entry WPS] The camera will display a PIN.
4 Choose a network. ･ Highlight a network SSID and press J. ･ Encrypted networks are indicated by a h icon. If the selected network is encrypted (h), you will be prompted to enter the encryption key. If the network is not encrypted, proceed to Step 6. ･ If the desired network is not displayed, press X to search again. D Hidden SSIDs Networks with hidden SSIDs are indicated by blank entries in the network list. ･ To connect to a network with a hidden SSID, highlight a blank entry and press J.
5 Enter the encryption key. ･ Press J and enter the encryption key for the wireless router. ･ For more information, see the documentation for the wireless router. ･ Press X when entry is complete. ･ Press X again to initiate the connection. A message 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. Option Description [Obtain automatically] Select this option if the network is configured to supply the IP address automatically. A “configuration complete” message will be displayed once an IP address has been assigned. [Enter manually] Enter the IP address and sub-net mask manually. ･ Rotate the main command dial to highlight segments. ･ Press 4 or 2 to change the highlighted segment and press J to save changes.
7 Start pairing. When prompted, launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility on the computer. 8 Select the camera in the Wireless Transmitter Utility. Select the name displayed by the camera in Step 7 and click [Next].
9 In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, enter the authentication code displayed by the camera. ･ 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. ･ 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 a destination folder. For more information, see online help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility. ･ A wireless connection will be established between the camera and computer when pairing is complete.
11 Check the connection. When a connection is established, the network SSID will be displayed in green in the camera [Connect to computer] menu. ･ If the camera SSID is not displayed in green, connect to the camera via the wireless network list on your computer. A wireless connection has now been established between the camera and the computer. Pictures taken with the camera can be uploaded to the computer as described in “Uploading pictures” (0468).
❚ ❚Selecting pictures for upload 1 Press the K button on the camera and select full-frame or thumbnail playback. 2 Select a picture and press the i button. 3 Highlight [Select for upload to computer] and press J. ･ A white “upload” icon will appear on the picture. If the camera is currently connected to a network, upload will begin immediately and the icon will turn green. ･ Otherwise, upload will begin when a connection is established. ･ Repeat Steps 2–3 to upload additional pictures.
❚ ❚Uploading photos as they are taken To upload new photos as they are taken, select [On] for [Connect to computer] > [Options] > [Auto upload] in the setup menu. ･ Upload begins only after the photo has been recorded to the memory card. Be sure a memory card is inserted in the camera. ･ Videos and photos taken during video mode are not uploaded automatically when recording is complete. They must instead be uploaded from the playback display.
❚ ❚The status display The [Connect to computer] display shows the following: 1 Status: The status of the 2 3 Pictures/time remaining: 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. Errors are also displayed here. Signal strength: Wireless signal strength. number of pictures remaining and the time needed to send them.
Disconnecting and reconnecting ❚ ❚Disconnecting You can end the connection by: ･ turning the camera off, ･ selecting [Disable] for [Connect to computer] > [Wi-Fi connection] in the setup menu, ･ selecting [Enable] for [Airplane mode] in the setup menu, ･ selecting [Wi-Fi connection] > [Close Wi-Fi connection] in the photo-mode i menu, or ･ connecting to a smart device via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. D Access-point mode An error will occur if the computer’s wireless connection is disabled before the camera’s.
D Access-point mode Enable camera Wi-Fi before connecting. D Multiple network profiles If the camera has profiles for more than one network, it will reconnect to the last network used. Other networks can be selected using the [Connect to computer] > [Network settings] option in the setup menu.
Connecting to smart devices The SnapBridge app Use the SnapBridge app for wireless connections between the camera and your smartphone or tablet (“smart device”). ･ SnapBridge apps can be downloaded from the Apple App Store® or on Google Play™. ･ Visit the Nikon website for the latest SnapBridge news. ･ Carefully read any license agreements or the like displayed when SnapBridge is launched and only proceed if you are willing to accept them.
❚ ❚Remote photography Control the camera and take pictures from the smart device. Wireless connections Use the SnapBridge app for wireless connections between the camera and your smart device. You can connect via either Bluetooth (0475) or Wi-Fi (0478). Connecting using Bluetooth allows pictures to be uploaded automatically as they are taken. Connecting via Bluetooth (pairing) Before connecting via Bluetooth for the first time, you will need to pair the camera and smart device.
1 Camera: Select [Connect to smart device] > [Pairing (Bluetooth)] in the setup menu, then highlight [Start pairing] and press J. The camera name will be displayed in the monitor. 2 Smart device: Launch the SnapBridge app and tap [Connect to tab. camera] in the ･ If this is the first time you have launched the app, you should instead tap [Connect to camera] in the welcome display. 3 Smart device: Follow the on-screen instructions.
4 Camera/smart device: After confirming that the camera and smart device display the same authentication code, follow the on-screen instructions on both devices to complete pairing. ･ Tap the pairing button on the smart device and press the J button on the camera. ･ The camera and smart device will each display a message when pairing is complete. The camera will then automatically exit to the menus. The camera and smart device are now paired. For information on using the SnapBridge app, see online help.
D Pairing error If you wait too long between pressing the button on the camera and tapping the button on the smart device in Step 4, the device will display an error message and pairing will fail. ･ If you are using an Android device, tap [OK] and return to Step 1. ･ If you are using an iOS device, dismiss the SnapBridge app and check that it is not running in the background, then request iOS to “forget” the camera before returning to Step 1.
D Before connecting (Wi-Fi mode) ･ Enable Wi-Fi on the smart device. For details, see the documentation provided with the device. ･ Ensure that the batteries in the camera and smart device are fully charged to prevent the devices turning off unexpectedly. ･ Check that there is space available on the camera memory card. ❚ ❚Connecting Follow the steps below to establish a connection between the camera and smart device in Wi-Fi mode.
3 Camera: 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. with smart device] in the i menu for shooting mode.
4 Smart device: Follow the on-screen instructions to establish a Wi-Fi connection. ･ On iOS devices, the “Settings” app will launch. Tap [< Settings] to open [Settings], then scroll up and tap [Wi-Fi] (which you’ll find near the top of the settings list) to display Wi-Fi settings. ･ In the Wi-Fi settings display, select the camera SSID and enter the password displayed by the camera in Step 3. 5 Smart device: After adjusting device settings as described in Step 4, return to the SnapBridge app.
D Terminating Wi-Fi mode To end the Wi-Fi connection, tap changes to , tap Connecting to smart devices in the SnapBridge and select [Exit Wi-Fi mode.]. 482 tab.
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, see the utility’s online help. Problem Solution Connection settings require adjustment. Check The camera displays a settings for the host computer or wireless router TCP/IP error.
Cabled connections to computers and HDMI devices Connecting to computers via USB Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. You can then use Nikon NX Studio software to copy pictures to the computer for viewing and editing. For information on establishing wireless connections to computers, see “Connecting to computers via Wi-Fi” (0452) in “Establishing wireless connections to computers or smart devices”. Installing NX Studio You will need an Internet connection when installing NX Studio.
1 2 Connect the camera to the computer. After turning the camera off and ensuring that a memory card is inserted, connect the supplied USB cable as shown. Turn the camera on. ･ The Nikon Transfer 2 component of NX Studio will start. Nikon Transfer 2 image transfer software is installed with NX Studio. ･ If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. ･ If Nikon Transfer 2 does not start automatically, launch NX Studio and click the “Import” icon.
4 Turn the camera off. Disconnect the USB cable when transfer is complete.
D Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 may display an AutoPlay prompt when the camera is connected. Click the dialog and then click [Nikon Transfer 2] to select Nikon Transfer 2. D macOS If Nikon Transfer 2 does not start automatically, confirm that the camera is connected and then launch Image Capture (an application that comes with macOS) and select Nikon Transfer 2 as the application that opens when the camera is detected.
･ Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting a cable. ･ To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged. D USB hubs Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard. Connect the camera to a pre-installed USB port. A Using a card reader Pictures can also be copied from a memory card inserted in a third-party card reader. You should however check that the card is compatible with the card reader.
Connecting to HDMI devices The camera can be connected to TVs, recorders, and other devices featuring HDMI connectors. Use a third-party HDMI cable (Type D). These items must be purchased separately. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. 1 HDMI connector for connection to camera * 2 HDMI connector for connection to external device* Choose a cable with a connector that matches the connector on the HDMI device.
Some recorders will start and stop recording in response to camera controls. ❚ ❚Output resolution Choose the format for images output to the HDMI device. If [Auto] is selected, the camera will automatically choose the appropriate format. ❚ ❚Advanced Adjust settings for connection to the HDMI device. Option [Output range] Description The RGB video signal input range varies with the HDMI device. [Auto], which matches the output range to the HDMI device, is recommended in most situations.
Option [External recording control] Description Choosing [On] allows camera controls to be used to start and stop recording when the camera is connected via HDMI to a third-party recorder that supports the Atomos Open Protocol. ･ External recording control is available with Atomos SHOGUN, NINJA, and SUMO-series Monitor recorders. For more information on device features and operation, contact the manufacturer or refer to the documentation provided with the recorder.
D No HDMI output If the video frame size and rate is set to 1920×1080 120p, 1920×1080 100p, or 1920×1080 slow-motion, HDMI output is not available. D Zoom If you zoom in on the display during video recording, the video being recorded will be displayed at 1:1 (100%) on HDMI devices. During video recording standby, if you set the frame size to 3840 × 2160 and zoom in on the display, the display on the HDMI devices will be at a frame size of 1920 × 1080.
On-camera flash photography “On-camera” versus “remote” You can take pictures using an optional flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe or one or more remote flash units. ･ When using a flash, select [Off] for [Silent photography] in the photo shooting menu. Camera-mounted flash units Take pictures using a flash unit mounted on the camera. See the following pages for more information.
Using an on-camera flash 1 Mount a flash unit on the camera accessory shoe. See the documentation provided with the unit for details. 2 3 4 5 Turn on the camera and flash unit. The flash will begin charging; the flash-ready indicator (c) will appear in the shooting display when charging is complete. Choose the flash control mode (0497) and flash mode (0498). Adjust shutter speed and aperture. Take pictures.
D Shutter speed Shutter speed can be set as follows when an optional flash unit is used: * Mode Shutter speed b Set automatically by camera (1/200 s–1/60 s) P, A Set automatically by camera (1/200 s–1/60 s)* S 1/200 s–30 s M 1/200 s–30 s, Bulb, Time Shutter speed may be set as slow as 30 s if slow sync, rear-curtain sync, or slow sync with red-eye reduction is selected for flash mode.
Flash control Description i-TTL uses to optimize flash output for a balance between the balanced fillmain subject and ambient background lighting. flash Standard iTTL fill-flash Flash output is adjusted to bring lighting in the frame to a standard level; the brightness of the background is not taken into account. Recommended for shots in which the main subject is emphasized at the expense of background details, or when exposure compensation is used.
Flash control mode When a flash unit (an SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300) is mounted on the camera, the flash control mode, flash level, and other flash settings can be adjusted using the [Flash control] > [Flash control mode] item in the photo shooting menu. ･ Settings for flash units other than the SB-500, SB-400, and SB-300 can only be adjusted using flash unit controls. Option Description [TTL] ･ Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions.
Flash modes Use the [Flash mode] item in the photo shooting menu to choose the effect produced by the flash. The options available vary with the shooting mode. Option I J Flash modes Description Available in This mode is recommended in most situations. In modes P and A, shutter [Fill flash] b, P, S, A, (front-curtain speed will automatically be set to values M sync) between 1/200 s (or 1/4000 s with auto FP high-speed sync) and 1/60 s. [Red-eye reduction] Use for portraits.
Option L [Slow sync] (Slow sync) Description Available in As for “fill flash”, except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light. P, A ･ Note that photos may be prone to blurring due to camera shake at slow shutter speeds. ･ Use of a tripod is recommended. Use to include background lighting in portraits. Red-eye reduction is combined with slow shutter speeds to capture background lighting at night or under low [Slow sync + light.
Option s [Flash off] Description The flash does not fire. Available in b, P, S, A, M D Studio strobe lighting Rear-curtain sync cannot be used with studio flash systems, as the correct synchronization cannot be obtained.
Flash compensation Flash compensation is used to deliberately alter flash output, for example in order to change the brightness of the subject relative to the background. Via the [Flash compensation] item in the photo shooting menu, flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, reduced to prevent glare, or otherwise fine-tuned to produce the desired result. ･ Choose from values of from −3 to +1 in steps of 1/3. ･ Higher values make the subject brighter, lower values darker.
FV lock This feature is used to lock flash output for CLS-compatible flash units, letting you take multiple photos or recompose shots without changing the flash level. Your subject need not be in the center of the frame, giving you more freedom when composing shots. ･ Flash output is adjusted automatically for any changes in ISO sensitivity and aperture. ･ FV lock is not available in b mode. 1 2 3 FV lock Assign [FV lock] to a control using Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (shooting)].
4 5 6 FV lock Focus. Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutterrelease button halfway to focus. Lock flash level. ･ After confirming that the flash-ready indicator (c) appears in the shooting display, press the [FV lock] control; the flash unit will emit a monitor pre-flash to determine the appropriate flash level. ･ Flash output will lock and an FV lock icon (r) will appear in the shooting display. Recompose the shot.
7 8 FV lock Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. If desired, additional pictures can be taken without releasing FV lock. Repeat Steps 6 to 7 to take additional shots. Release FV lock. Press the [FV lock] control to release FV lock and confirm that the FV lock icon (r) is no longer displayed in the shooting display.
Remote flash photography What is remote flash photography? Take pictures with one or more remote flash units using wireless flash control (Advanced Wireless Lighting, or AWL). For information on using a flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe, see “On-camera flash photography” (0493). Throughout this chapter, operations involving the camera and accessories connected to the camera are indicated by C, operations involving remote flash units by f.
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 “Features available with CLS-compatible flash units” (0535). ･ If the flash unit in question is an SB-500, settings can be adjusted from the camera. For more information, see “Using optical AWL with the SB-500” (0506).
1 C: Highlight [Group flash options] in the [Flash control] display and press 2.
2 C: Adjust flash output and choose the channel and flash control mode. ･ Choose the flash control mode and flash level for the master flash and the remote flash units in each group. ･ The following options are available: Option Description TTL i-TTL flash control. qA Auto aperture. Available only with compatible flash units. M –– (off) Choose the flash level manually. The remote units do not fire. [Comp.] cannot be adjusted. ･ Select [3] for [Channel].
4 f: Group the remote flash units. ･ Choose a group (A or B). ･ There is no limit on the number of remote flash units that may be used. The practical maximum, however, is three per group, as the light emitted by the remote flash units will interfere with performance if more flash units are used. 5 6 C/f: Compose the shot and arrange the flash units. ･ See the documentation provided with the flash units for more information. ･ Test-fire the units and confirm that they are functioning normally.
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 Nikonauthorized service representative. STEP 1 Check the list of common problems.
STEP 4 Consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. D Restoring default settings ･ Depending on current settings, some menu items and other features may be unavailable. To access menu items that are grayed out or features that are otherwise unavailable, try restoring default settings using the [Reset all settings] item in the setup menu. ･ Note, however, that wireless network profiles, copyright information, and other user-generated entries will also be reset.
Problems and solutions Solutions to some common issues are listed below. Battery/display ● The camera is on but does not respond: ･ Wait for recording and other operations to end. ･ If the problem persists, turn the camera off. ･ If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the battery. - Any data currently being recorded will be lost. - Data that have already been recorded are not affected by removing the battery.
● Photos are out of focus: ･ Is the camera in manual focus mode? To enable autofocus, select AF-A, AF-S, AF-C, or AF-F for focus mode. ･ Autofocus does not perform well under the following conditions. In these cases, use manual focus or focus lock.
● The camera is slow to record photos: Is [On] selected for [Long exposure NR] in the photo shooting menu? ● Photographs and videos do not appear to have the same exposure as the preview shown in the display: ･ The effects of changes to settings that affect exposure and color are not visible in the display when [Off] is selected for Custom Setting d6 [Apply settings to live view]. ･ Note that changes to [Monitor brightness] have no effect on images recorded with the camera.
● Shooting ends unexpectedly or does not start: ･ Shooting may end automatically to prevent the camera overheating, for example if: - The ambient temperature is high - The camera has been used for extended periods to record videos - The camera has been used in continuous release modes for extended periods ･ If photographs cannot be taken because the camera is running hot, turn the camera off and wait for it to cool before trying to take photographs again.
● Certain pictures cannot be selected as sources for preset manual white balance: Pictures created with cameras of other types cannot serve as sources for preset manual white balance. ● White balance (WB) bracketing is unavailable: ･ White balance bracketing is not available when a RAW or RAW + JPEG option is selected for image quality. ･ White balance bracketing cannot be used in multiple exposure and HDR modes.
Playback ● RAW pictures are not visible during playback: The camera displays only the JPEG copies of pictures taken with [RAW + JPEG fine], [RAW + JPEG normal], or [RAW + JPEG basic] selected for [Image quality]. ● Pictures taken with other cameras are not displayed: Pictures recorded with other types of camera may not display correctly. ● Not all photos are visible during playback: Select [All] for [Playback folder] in the playback menu.
● Pictures are not displayed on HDMI devices: Confirm that an HDMI cable is correctly connected. ● Output to HDMI devices does not function as expected: ･ Confirm that an HDMI cable is correctly connected. ･ Is [On] selected for [HDMI] > [Advanced] > [External recording control] in the setup menu? ･ Pictures may display correctly if default settings are restored using the [Reset all settings] item in the setup menu.
● Pictures cannot be uploaded to smart devices via auto upload: ･ If [Foreground] is selected for [Auto link] > [Link mode] in the SnapBridge tab, pictures will not be uploaded to the smart device automatically while the SnapBridge app is running in the background. Pictures will only be uploaded when the SnapBridge app is displayed (running in the foreground) on the smart device. ･ Check that the camera is paired with the smart device.
･ Confirm that [Airplane mode] in the setup menu is set to [Disable]. ･ The remote control cannot be used while the camera is connected to and exchanging data with a computer or smartphone via USB. End the USB connection. ● The camera does not respond even when the ML-L7 Remote Control is used: ･ The camera and ML-L7 Remote Control (optional) are not connected. Press the power button on the remote control to connect them. If L is not displayed on the shooting screen, pair again and connect (0563).
Alerts and error messages This section lists the alerts and error messages that appear in the camera display. Alerts The following alerts appear in the camera display: Alert Problem Solution Low battery. Ready spare battery. Lens is not correctly attached. ･ Ensure that the lens is correctly attached. ･ Ensure that retractable lenses are extended. ･ This indicator is also displayed when a non-CPU lens is attached via a mount adapter, but in this case no action need be taken.
Alert (The exposure indicator and shutter speed or aperture display flash) c (flashes) Problem Solution Subject too bright; limits of camera exposure metering system exceeded. ･ Lower ISO sensitivity. ･ Shooting mode P: Use third-party ND (neutral density) filter (filter can also be used if alert is still displayed after following settings are adjusted in mode S or A). ･ Shooting mode S: Choose faster shutter speed. ･ Shooting mode A: Choose smaller aperture (higher f-number).
Alert Problem Solution ･ Delete pictures from memory card ･ Memory until there is room for additional insufficient to pictures to be recorded. Copy record further Full (flashes) pictures you wish to keep to photos. computer or other device before ･ Camera has run out proceeding. of file numbers. ･ Insert new memory card. Err (flashes) Camera malfunction. Card (flashes) The memory card is write-protected (“locked”). Press shutter-release button again.
● No memory card. Memory card not inserted or inserted incorrectly. ･ Check that card is inserted correctly. ● Cannot access this memory card. Insert another card. Error accessing memory card. ･ Check that camera supports memory card. ･ If error persists after card has been repeatedly ejected and reinserted, card may be damaged. Contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. ● Memory card is locked. Slide lock to "write" position. The memory card is write-protected (“locked”).
- Remove battery and wait for it to cool. ● Folder contains no pictures. ･ Folder contains no pictures. - Insert memory card that contains pictures. ･ No pictures in folder selected for playback. - Use [Playback folder] item in playback menu to select folder that contains pictures. ● Cannot display this file. ･ File has been modified using computer application or does not conform to DCF file standard. ･ File is corrupt. - Do not overwrite images using computer applications. ● Cannot select this file.
Technical notes Compatible lenses and accessories The camera can be used with all Z mount lenses. 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 II/FTZ mount adapter. ･ Some features may not be available depending on the lens used.
Display in the monitor The monitor shows information on current settings. Other icons or warnings may occasionally be displayed, for example when settings are changed.
11 Active D-Lighting (0165) 12 Picture Control (0147) 13 Bluetooth connection indicator 19 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator (0267) WB bracketing indicator (0272) ADL bracketing indicator (0403) Airplane mode (0402) (0275) 14 White balance (0109, 0153, HDR indicator (0286) Multiple exposure indicator 0244) 15 16 17 18 Image area (0240) Image size (0162) Image quality (0161) (0279) 20 Number of shots in exposure and flash bracketing sequence i icon (0145) (0267) Number of shots in WB bracke
21 Exposure indicator Exposure (0125) Exposure compensation (0134) Auto bracketing (0266) 22 Flash-ready indicator (0494) 23 “k” (appears when memory 26 ISO sensitivity (0131) 27 ISO sensitivity indicator (0131) Auto ISO sensitivity indicator (0132) 28 Exposure compensation indicator (0134) 29 Flash compensation indicator remains for over 1000 exposures; 064) 24 Number of exposures remaining (064, 0592) 25 Wi-Fi connection indicator (0165) Remote-control connection indicator (0563) Display in the monito
36 37 38 39 Battery indicator (063) USB power delivery (0410) Flicker detection (0261) Shutter type (0350) 41 42 43 44 Vibration reduction (0168) Touch shooting (042, 0101) Live view preview indicator (0352) Silent photography (0114) 40 Exposure delay mode (0349) Focus indicator (0103) 45 Temperature warning D Temperature warnings ･ If the camera temperature becomes elevated, a temperature warning and count-down timer will be displayed.
● The information display 1 Shooting mode (0120) 2 Flexible program indicator 6 Exposure indicator Exposure (0125) Exposure compensation (0121) 3 User setting mode (0128) 4 Shutter speed (0121, 0124) 5 Aperture (0123, 0124) (0134) Exposure and flash bracketing (0267) WB bracketing (0272) ADL bracketing (0275) Display in the monitor 531
7 Flash compensation indicator 8 (0501) Exposure compensation 12 i icon (0145) 13 ISO sensitivity (0131) 14 ISO sensitivity indicator (0131) indicator (0134) Exposure compensation value (0134) 9 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator (0267) WB bracketing indicator Auto ISO sensitivity indicator (0132) 15 FV lock indicator (0502) 16 Autoexposure (AE) lock (0142) (0272) ADL bracketing indicator (0275) HDR indicator (0286) Multiple exposure indicator (0279) 10 “k” (appears when memory remains for over
17 Bluetooth connection indicator (0403) Airplane mode (0402) 18 Wi-Fi connection indicator (0165) Remote-control connection indicator (0563) 19 Long exposure noise reduction indicator (0258) 20 Shutter type (0350) Silent photography (0114) 21 Exposure delay mode (0349) 22 Interval timer indicator (0292) 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Flash control mode (0497) “Beep” indicator (0400) Battery indicator (063) USB power delivery (0410) Wi-Fi connection (0165) Release mode (0136) Display in the monitor Focus mode (
❚ ❚Video mode 1 Recording indicator (080) 2 “No video” indicator (082) External recording control (0489) 3 Frame size and rate/Video quality (0172) 4 5 6 7 Time remaining (080) 8 Release mode (still photography; 0139) 9 10 11 12 13 Timecode (0333) File name (0239) Wind noise reduction (0176) Display in the monitor 534 Sound level (0175) Microphone sensitivity (0175) Frequency response (0332) Electronic VR indicator (0178) Highlight display (0384)
Compatible flash units The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) supports a variety of features thanks to improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units.
Supported features M RPT Manual 4 Repeating flash 4 Optical Advanced Wireless Lighting Master Remote flash control 4 i-TTL i-TTL 4 [A : B] Quick wireless flash control 4 qA Auto aperture 4 A Non-TTL auto - M Manual 4 RPT Repeating flash 4 i-TTL i-TTL 4 [A : B] Quick wireless flash control 4 qA/A Auto aperture/non-TTL auto 43 Manual 4 Repeating flash 4 Remote M RPT Radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting - Color Information Communication (flash) 4 Color Informa
Supported features Red-eye reduction 4 Camera modeling illumination - Unified flash control - Camera flash unit firmware update 4 1 Not available with spot metering. 2 Can also be selected via the flash unit. 3 Choice of qA and A depends on the option selected with the master flash. 4 Available only in i-TTL, qA, A, GN and M flash control modes. 5 Available only in i-TTL flash control mode or when the flash is configured to emit monitor pre-flashes in qA or A flash control mode.
Supported features Remote flash control 4 i-TTL i-TTL 4 [A : B] Quick wireless flash control - qA Auto aperture 4 A Non-TTL auto - M Manual 4 RPT Repeating flash 4 i-TTL i-TTL 4 [A : B] Quick wireless flash control 4 qA/A Auto aperture/non-TTL auto 44 Manual 4 Repeating flash 4 Remote M RPT Radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting - Color Information Communication (flash) 4 Color Information Communication (LED light) - Auto FP high-speed sync 45 FV lock 46 Red
1 Not available with spot metering. 2 Can also be selected via the flash unit. 3 qA/A mode selection is performed on the flash unit using custom settings. 4 Choice of qA and A depends on the option selected with the master flash. 5 Available only in i-TTL, qA, A, GN, and M flash control modes. 6 Available only in i-TTL flash control mode or when the flash is configured to emit monitor pre-flashes in qA or A flash control mode. 7 Firmware updates for the SB-910 and SB-900 can be performed from the camera.
Supported features qA Auto aperture - A Non-TTL auto - M Manual 4 RPT Repeating flash - i-TTL i-TTL 4 [A : B] Quick wireless flash control 4 qA/A Auto aperture/non-TTL auto - Remote M RPT Manual 4 Repeating flash 4 Radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting - Color Information Communication (flash) 4 Color Information Communication (LED light) - Auto FP high-speed sync 42 FV lock 43 Red-eye reduction 4 Camera modeling illumination - Unified flash control - Camera
❚ ❚SB-600 Supported features Single flash i-TTL i-TTL balanced fill-flash 41 Standard i-TTL fill-flash 42 qA Auto aperture - A Non-TTL auto - Distance-priority manual - Manual 4 Repeating flash - GN M RPT Optical Advanced Wireless Lighting Master - Remote flash control i-TTL i-TTL - [A : B] Quick wireless flash control - qA Auto aperture - A Non-TTL auto - M Manual - RPT Repeating flash - i-TTL i-TTL 4 [A : B] Quick wireless flash control 4 Remote Compatible flash
Supported features qA/A M RPT Auto aperture/non-TTL auto - Manual 4 Repeating flash 4 Radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting - Color Information Communication (flash) 4 Color Information Communication (LED light) - Auto FP high-speed sync 43 FV lock 44 Red-eye reduction 4 Camera modeling illumination - Unified flash control - Camera flash unit firmware update - 1 2 3 4 Not available with spot metering. Can also be selected via the flash unit.
Supported features A Non-TTL auto - GN Distance-priority manual - M Manual RPT 42 Repeating flash - Optical Advanced Wireless Lighting Master Remote flash control 42 i-TTL i-TTL [A : B] Quick wireless flash control - qA Auto aperture - A Non-TTL auto - M Manual 42 42 RPT Repeating flash - i-TTL i-TTL 4 [A : B] Quick wireless flash control 4 qA/A Auto aperture/non-TTL auto - Manual 4 Repeating flash 4 Remote M RPT Radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting -
Supported features Auto FP high-speed sync 43 FV lock 44 Red-eye reduction 4 Camera modeling illumination - Unified flash control - Camera flash unit firmware update 4 1 2 3 4 Not available with spot metering. Can be selected using the [Flash control] item in the camera menus. Available only in i-TTL and M flash control modes. Available only in i-TTL flash control mode.
Supported features Remote flash control - i-TTL i-TTL - [A : B] Quick wireless flash control - qA Auto aperture - A Non-TTL auto - M Manual - RPT Repeating flash - i-TTL i-TTL 4 [A : B] Quick wireless flash control 4 qA/A Auto aperture/non-TTL auto - Manual 4 Repeating flash - Remote M RPT Radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting - Color Information Communication (flash) - Color Information Communication (LED light) - Auto FP high-speed sync 41 FV lock 42 Red-
1 Available only in i-TTL and M flash control modes. 2 Available only in i-TTL flash control mode.
Supported features [A : B] Quick wireless flash control - qA/A Auto aperture/non-TTL auto - Manual - Repeating flash - M RPT Radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting - Color Information Communication (flash) 4 Color Information Communication (LED light) - Auto FP high-speed sync - FV lock 43 Red-eye reduction 4 Camera modeling illumination - Unified flash control - Camera flash unit firmware update - 1 Not available with spot metering.
Supported features A Non-TTL auto - GN Distance-priority manual - M Manual RPT 42 Repeating flash - Optical Advanced Wireless Lighting Master Remote flash control - i-TTL i-TTL - [A : B] Quick wireless flash control - qA Auto aperture - A Non-TTL auto - M Manual - RPT Repeating flash - i-TTL i-TTL - [A : B] Quick wireless flash control - qA/A Auto aperture/non-TTL auto - Manual - Repeating flash - Remote M RPT Radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting - Col
Supported features Auto FP high-speed sync - FV lock 43 Red-eye reduction - Camera modeling illumination - Unified flash control - Camera flash unit firmware update 4 1 Not available with spot metering. 2 Can be selected using the [Flash control] item in the camera menus. 3 Available only in i-TTL flash control mode.
Supported features Optical Advanced Wireless Lighting Master Remote flash control 4 i-TTL i-TTL [A : B] Quick wireless flash control 41 qA Auto aperture - A Non-TTL auto - M Manual - RPT Repeating flash - i-TTL i-TTL - [A : B] Quick wireless flash control - qA/A Auto aperture/non-TTL auto - Manual - Repeating flash - Remote M RPT Radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting - Color Information Communication (flash) - Color Information Communication (LED light) - Auto F
Supported features Unified flash control - Camera flash unit firmware update - 1 Available during close-up photography only. 2 Disabled when RPT is selected for flash control mode. 3 Available only in i-TTL flash control mode or when the flash is configured to emit monitor pre-flashes in qA flash control mode. Notes and tips for optional flash units When using an optional flash unit, be sure also to read the documentation supplied with the unit.
* If the maximum aperture of the lens is smaller than given above, the maximum value for aperture will be the maximum aperture of the lens. ･ The SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, and SB-400 provide red-eye reduction in red-eye reduction and slow-sync with red-eye reduction flash modes. ･ “Noise” in the form of lines may appear in flash photographs taken with an SD-9 or SD-8A high-performance battery pack attached directly to the camera.
D Flash photography Flash photography cannot be combined with some camera features, including: ･ video recording, ･ [Continuous H (extended)] for the release mode, ･ HDR (high dynamic range), and ･ silent photography. D Using FV lock with optional flash units ･ FV lock is available with optional flash units in TTL and (where supported) monitor pre-flash qA and monitor pre-flash A flash control modes (see the documentation provided with the flash unit for more information).
D Metering areas for FV lock The areas metered when FV lock is used with optional flash units are as follows: ･ Stand-alone flash unit Flash control mode Metered area i-TTL 6-mm circle in center of frame Auto aperture (qA) Area metered by flash exposure meter ･ Remote flash units Flash control mode Metered area i-TTL Entire frame Auto aperture (qA) Non-TTL auto (A) Area metered by flash exposure meter D Flash compensation for optional flash units In i-TTL and auto aperture (qA) flash control mod
Other compatible accessories A variety of accessories are available for your Nikon camera. D Compatible accessories ･ Availability may vary with country or region. ･ See our website or brochures for the latest information. ● Power sources ･ EN-EL25 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery: Can be used with Nikon Z 30 digital cameras. ･ MH-32 Battery Charger: Can be used to recharge EN-EL25 batteries. ･ EH-7P Charging AC Adapter: The EH-7P can be used to charge batteries inserted in the camera.
･ UC-E25 USB Cable: A USB cable with two type C connectors. ● Hot shoe adapters AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter: Mount the AS-15 on the camera hot shoe to connect studio strobe lights or other flash equipment via a sync terminal. ● Accessory shoe covers BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover: A cover protecting the accessory shoe when no flash unit is attached. ● Body caps BF-N1 Body Cap: The body cap prevents dust entering the camera when no lens is in place.
D Attaching and removing the accessory shoe cover The optional BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover slides into the shoe as shown. To remove the cover, hold the camera firmly, press the cover down with a thumb and slide it in the direction shown. Charging the camera with the charging AC adapter When a battery is inserted in the camera, the optional EH-7P Charging AC Adapter can be used to charge the battery.
･ After confirming that the camera is off, connect the charging AC adapter (q) and plug the adapter in. The battery charges while the camera is off. Keep the plug straight during insertion and removal. - The camera charge lamp (w) lights amber while charging is in progress. The lamp turns off when charging is complete. - An exhausted battery will fully charge in about 1 hour and 40 minutes. - Unplug the charging AC adapter and remove the cable from the camera when charging is complete.
A Powering the camera with the charging AC adapter ･ If [Enable] is selected for [USB power delivery] in the setup menu, the charging AC adapter will power the camera when the camera is turned on. For more information, see ““Power delivery” versus “charging”” (0411). ･ The battery will not charge while the camera is powered by an outside source. ML-L7 Remote Control You can operate the camera from the remote control by pairing* (0563) the optional ML-L7 Remote Control with the camera.
❚ ❚Parts and functions of the remote control (for Z 30) Part Function 1 － button Same operation as the W (Q) button on the camera. 2 ＋ button Same operation as the X button on the camera. Video3 record button Press to start recording, and press again to end recording. 4 Power button When pressed, the remote control turns on and starts searching for a paired camera. If you press and hold it for 3 seconds or longer, the remote control will start searching for unpaired cameras.
Part Function Corresponds to the shutter-release button on the camera. Shutter6 release button 7 Multi selector ･ When using autofocus, the shutter is released after focusing with autofocus. ･ When shooting with autofocus, press the shutter-release button on the camera halfway beforehand to focus. ･ If you do not want to change the focus position when you press the shutter-release button on the remote control, focus with the camera beforehand, and then set the focus mode to manual focus.
Part Function 8 J (select) button Same operation as the J button on the camera. Use functions registered beforehand (0409). Fn1 (function 9 1)/Fn2 (function 2) button Other compatible accessories ･ By default, pressing the Fn1 button on the remote control is the same operation as the K button on the camera, while the Fn2 button is the same operation as the G button.
A Standby timer when using the remote control When the standby timer of the camera expires and the monitor is off, turn on the remote control and then press and hold the shutter-release button or video-record button on the remote control to return to the original state. A Remote control status lamp (for Z 30) Color Status Description Green Flashing about every second Detecting paired camera Green Flashing quickly (about every 0.
1 Select [Wireless remote (ML-L7) options] > [Save wireless remote controller] in the camera setup menu and press J. ･ The camera will standby for pairing. ･ If the camera is connected to a smartphone or computer, connection to those devices will be terminated. 2 Press and hold the power button on the remote control (3 seconds or longer). ･ The camera and remote control will start pairing. In the meantime, the remote control status lamp flashes at about 0.5 second intervals.
❚ ❚To connect with a paired remote control 1 2 Select [Wireless remote (ML-L7) options] > [Wireless remote connection] > [Enable] in the camera setup menu and press J. Press the power button on the remote control. ･ The camera and remote control are automatically connected.
Software The following Nikon software can be used with the camera: ● Computer software Nikon computer software is available from the Nikon Download Center. Check the version and system requirements and be sure to download the latest version. https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ ･ NX Tether: Use for tethered photography when the camera is connected to a computer. Exposure, white balance, and other camera settings can be adjusted remotely using controls in the computer display.
･ SnapBridge: Download photos and videos from the camera to your smart device via a wireless connection. ･ NX MobileAir (offers in-app purchases)*: Import pictures from a camera connected to your smart device via USB and upload them wirelessly to an FTP server. * Supported features and operating systems vary by country and region.
Caring for the camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery. Before removing the battery, confirm that the camera is off.
discharge of liquid that could damage glass elements. To remove fingerprints and other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and clean with care. ❚ ❚Monitor Remove dust and lint with a blower. When removing fingerprints and other stains, wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Do not apply pressure, as this could result in damage or malfunction.
3 Remove any dust and lint from the sensor with a blower. ･ Do not use a blower-brush. The bristles could damage the sensor. ･ Dirt that cannot be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the sensor. 4 Replace the lens or supplied body cap.
D Foreign matter on the image sensor Foreign matter entering the camera when lenses or body caps are removed or exchanged (or in rare circumstances lubricant or fine particles from the camera itself ) may adhere to the image sensor, where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions.
Caring for the camera and battery: Cautions Camera care ● Do not drop Do not drop the camera or lens or subject them to blows. The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. ● Keep dry Keep the camera dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism caused by water inside the camera can not only be expensive to repair but can in fact 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 fresh water and then dry the camera thoroughly. ● Cleaning the lens This glass element is easily damaged: remove dust and lint with a blower. If using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid that could damage glass elements.
enclosed vehicle on a hot day. Failure to observe these precautions could result in product malfunction. ● Long-term storage To prevent damage caused by, for example, leaking battery fluid, remove the battery if the product will not be used for an extended period. Store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the leather camera case in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate. Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
● Bright lights and back-lit subjects Noise in the form of lines may in rare cases appear in pictures that include bright lights or back-lit subjects. Battery care ● Precautions for use ･ If improperly handled, batteries may rupture or leak, causing the product to corrode. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries: - Turn the product off before replacing the battery. - Batteries may be hot after extended use. - Keep the battery terminals clean.
･ Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F). Failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures of 5 °C–35 °C (41 °F–95 °F). The battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 60 °C (140 °F). ･ Capacity may be reduced and charging times increase at battery temperatures from 0 °C (32 °F) to 15 °C (59 °F) and from 45 °C (113 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F).
● Battery level ･ Turning the camera on or off repeatedly when the battery is fully discharged will shorten battery life. Batteries that have been fully discharged must be charged before use. ･ 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 rechargeable battery. ● Do not attempt to charge fully-charged batteries Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance.
Specifications Nikon Z 30 digital camera Type Type Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses Lens mount Nikon Z mount Compatible lenses ･ Z mount NIKKOR lenses ･ F mount NIKKOR lenses (mount adapter required; restrictions may apply) Lens Effective pixels Effective pixels 20.9 million Type 23.5 × 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format) Total pixels 21.
Storage Image size (pixels) ･ [DX (24×16)] selected for image area: - 5568 × 3712 (Large: 20.7 M) - 4176 × 2784 (Medium: 11.6 M) - 2784 × 1856 (Small: 5.2 M) ･ [1:1 (16×16)] selected for image area: - 3712 × 3712 (Large: 13.8 M) - 2784 × 2784 (Medium: 7.8 M) - 1856 × 1856 (Small: 3.4 M) ･ [16:9 (24×14)] selected for image area: - 5568 × 3128 (Large: 17.4 M) - 4176 × 2344 (Medium: 9.8 M) - 2784 × 1560 (Small: 4.
Storage File system DCF 2.0, Exif 2.31 Monitor Monitor 7.5-cm/3.0-in., approx.
Exposure Metering system TTL metering using camera image sensor Metering mode ･ Matrix metering ･ Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 8 mm circle in center of frame; weighting can instead be based on average of entire frame ･ Spot metering: Meters 3.5 mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point ･ Highlight-weighted metering Range –4 – +17 EV * Figures are for ISO 100 and f/2.
Autofocus Type Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF Detection range −4.5 – +19 EV * Without low-light AF: −3 – +19 EV * Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 and a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF-S) and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.
Flash Flash –3 – +1 EV (step size of 1/3 EV) available in modes P, S, A, compensation and M Flash-ready indicator Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon Creative i-TTL flash control, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV Lighting lock, Color Information Communication, auto FP highSystem (CLS) speed sync White balance Auto (3 types), natural li
Video Frame size (pixels) and frame rate ･ 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD): 30p (progressive)/25p/24p ･ 1920 × 1080: 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p ･ 1920 × 1080 slow-motion: 30p (×4)/25p (×4)/24p (×5) * Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.
Video Time-lapse video recording, electronic vibration reduction, Other options time codes, with REC lamp Playback Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, playback zoom cropping, video playback, photo and/or video slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, auto image rotation, and picture rating Interface USB Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB); connection to built-in USB port is recommended HDMI output
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Wi-Fi ･ Standards: - IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, Bolivia, Europe, and Oceania) - IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) - IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas) ･ Operating frequency: - 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11; Africa, Asia, Bolivia, Europe, and Oceania) - 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11), 5180–5825 MHz (5180– 5580 MHz, 5660–5700 MHz, and 5745–5825 MHz) (U.S.A.
Power source Charging AC adapter EH-7P charging AC adapter (available separately) Tripod socket 0.635 cm (1/4 in., ISO 1222) Dimensions Approx. 128 × 73.5 × 59.5 mm/5.1 × 2.9 × 2.4 in. (width × height × depth) Weight Approx. 405 g (14.3 oz.) with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 350 g/12.4 oz.
❚ ❚EN-EL25 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity 7.6 V/1120 mAh Operating temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) Dimensions Approx. 34 × 50.5 × 18 mm/1.4 × 2.0 × 0.8 in. Weight Approx. 53 g (1.
D 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 can be used with SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. ･ UHS-I is supported. ･ Cards rated UHS Speed Class 3 or better are recommended for video recording and playback. Slower speeds 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.
Portable chargers (power banks) Portable chargers can be used to power the camera or charge the camera battery. The following table lists the portable chargers that have been tested and approved for use, together with the approximate number of shots that can be taken with, and the approximate number of times the camera battery can be charged using, each device.
Memory card capacity The following table shows buffer capacity and the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 32 GB1 card at different image qualities and sizes when [DX (24×16)] is selected for [Choose image area]. Actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and the type of card. Image qualityImage size File size Number of exposures remaining Buffer capacity2 RAW (12-bit) Large Approx. 21.4 MB 873 frames 44 frames RAW (14-bit) Large Approx. 26.
Available recording time Depending on the [Frame size and rate/Video quality] (0172) setting, the available recording time on a 32 GB memory card when [Video file type] is [MOV] is as follows1. The available recording time is the total time when multiple videos are recorded. However, the actual available recording time varies with shooting conditions and the type of card.
1 Figures are for a SanDisk SD memory card (SDSDXVE-032G-JNJIP, measured in December 2021). 2 Each shot can be up to 125 minutes in length. 3 Each shot can be up to 3 minutes in length.
Battery endurance The video footage or number of shots that can be recorded with a fullycharged EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion battery is given below. Actual endurance varies with such factors as the condition of the battery, the interval between shots, and the options selected in the camera menus. Photo mode (number of shots): Approx. 330 shots1 Video mode (length of footage): Approx.
･ Each shot can be up to 125 minutes in length. ･ If the temperature inside the camera rises, recording may end before the maximum length is reached or before the memory card is full.
Trademarks and licenses ･ The SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. ･ Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ･ Apple®, App Store®, the Apple logos, iPhone®, iPad®, Mac, and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and/or other countries. ･ Android, Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.
D FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project (https:// www.freetype.org). All rights reserved. D 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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Notices ● Notices for customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement Z 30 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.
This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: ･ All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. ･ For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The permission of the United States government is not required for export to countries other than the following, which as of this writing are subject to embargo or special controls: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change). The use of wireless devices may be prohibited in some countries or regions.
discontinue transmission in case of either absence of information to transmit or operational failure. Frequency Tolerance: ±20 ppm There are models that support only 2.4GHz or models that support 2.4GHz / 5GHz. The Guam sales model is only compatible with 2.4GHz. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects.
● Notice for customers in Europe and in countries complying with the Radio Equipment Directive Hereby, Nikon Corporation declares that the radio equipment type Z 30 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_N2121.
● Notice for customers in the UK Hereby, Nikon Corporation declares that the radio equipment type Z 30 is in compliance with Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The full text of the UKCA declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/UKCA_DoC_N2121.pdf Wi-Fi ･ Operating frequency: - 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) ･ Maximum output power (EIRP): - 2.4 GHz band: 4.
● Notice for customers in Nigeria ● Notice for customers in Thailand ● Notice for customers in Oman ● Security Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the following may occur if security is not enabled: ･ Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information.
Index Symbols G button ........................................................... 52 b (Auto) .......................................................... 75, 80 P (Programmed auto) ...................................121 S (Shutter-priority auto) .............................. 121 A (Aperture-priority auto) ..........................123 M (Manual) .......................................................... 124 U1, U2, U3 (User setting mode) ..............128 U (Single frame) ................................
AF-F (Full-time AF) .............................................91 AF-S (Single AF) ...................................................91 AF-S priority selection ..................................338 Airplane mode ..................................................402 All pictures ...........................................................209 Animal-detection AF ....................................... 99 Aperture .....................................................123, 124 Aperture-priority auto ..........
Customize command dials ....................... 370 Customize i menu ....................57, 358, 374 File number sequence .................................350 Fill flash ....................................................... 163, 498 Filter effects (Set Picture Control) ......... 152 D Fine-tune optimal exposure .....................346 D-Lighting ........................................................... 431 Delete .................................................. 88, 208, 229 Detaching lenses ....
Format memory card ....................................387 Frame size/frame rate ........................172, 325 Framing grid display ......................................353 Frequency response ......................................332 Full-frame playback ........................................180 Full-time AF ............................................................91 L Landscape (Set Picture Control) ............ 148 Language .............................................................
Multiple exposure ...........................................277 Press the shutter-release button all the My Menu .............................................................. 444 way down ..........................................................77 Press the shutter-release button halfway N ...................................................................................77 Natural light auto (White balance) .......110 Network settings ........................406, 454, 460 Programmed auto ........
Resize ......................................................................427 Single-point AF ................................................... 93 Retouch menu ..................................................419 Slide show ........................................................... 231 Reverse indicators ...........................................374 Slot empty release lock ............................... 412 RGB histogram ..................................................186 Slow sync .......
User setting mode ..........................................128 V Vibration reduction ........................................168 Video file type ................................................... 326 Video quality ............................................172, 325 Video recording menu .................................324 Video-record button ........................................ 81 View all in continuous mode ...................354 Vignette control ....................................
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6 Attaching a lens • The camera can be used with Z mount lenses. The lens generally used in this document for illustrative purposes is a NIKKOR Z DX 16-SOmm f/ 3.5- 6.3 VR. • Be careful to prevent dust entering the camera. • Confirm that the camera is off before attaching the lens. - Remove the camera body cap (G), ®) and rear lens cap (@, @). -m( w "and □ :il( Set the clock. D:ll, l"O 1ir • Press ©or~ to highlight date and time items and press~ or (y) to 20m IEl rn ~~iii change them.
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[!ii 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.
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