DIGITAL CAMERA Menu Guide This manual details menu options and provides information on accessories and connecting the camera to other devices. For information on basic camera operations, see the User’s Manual supplied with the camera.
Table of Contents Menu Guide 9 Defaults.......................................................................................... 9 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images................................... 17 Playback Menu Options ................................................................... 17 Delete............................................................................................. 18 Playback Folder .......................................................................... 18 Hide Image...
Manage Picture Control .......................................................... Color Space.................................................................................. Active D-Lighting....................................................................... HDR (High Dynamic Range)................................................... Vignette Control ........................................................................ Auto Distortion Control..........................................................
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings .......................... 58 Custom Settings .................................................................................. 59 Reset Custom Settings ............................................................. 62 a: Autofocus.......................................................................................62 a1: AF-C Priority Selection....................................................... 62 a2: AF-S Priority Selection ..............................
d4: Exposure Delay Mode....................................................... 75 d5: Flash Warning...................................................................... 75 d6: File Number Sequence ..................................................... 76 d7: Viewfinder Grid Display ................................................... 77 d8: Easy ISO.................................................................................. 77 d9: Information Display.....................................................
g: Movie............................................................................................ 107 g1: Assign Fn Button.............................................................. 107 g2: Assign Preview Button................................................... 108 g3: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button ............................................... 108 g4: Assign Shutter Button .................................................... 109 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup .............................................
NFC ............................................................................................... 134 Network....................................................................................... 134 Eye-Fi Upload ............................................................................ 135 Conformity Marking ............................................................... 137 Firmware Version.....................................................................
Technical Notes 169 Connections.............................................................................. 169 Installing ViewNX-i........................................................................... 169 Copying Pictures to the Computer............................................ 170 Ethernet and Wireless Networks................................................. 173 Printing Photographs ..................................................................... 175 Viewing Photographs on TV............
Menu Guide Defaults The default settings for the options in the camera menus are listed below.
Option White balance (0 39) Fine-tuning Choose color temp.
Option Default Interval timer shooting (0 49) Start options Now Interval 1 min. No. of intervals×shots/interval 0001×1 Exposure smoothing Off 1 Default settings restored with Reset photo shooting menu (0 31). 2 Reset photo shooting menu can not be selected while shooting is in progress.
Option Default Time-lapse photography (0 57) Interval 5s Shooting time 25 minutes Exposure smoothing On * Default settings restored with Reset movie shooting menu (0 51).
Option c1 Shutter-release button AE-L (0 72) c2 Standby timer (0 72) c3 Self-timer (0 72) Self-timer delay Number of shots Interval between shots c4 Monitor off delay (0 73) Playback Menus Information display Image review Live view c5 Remote on duration (ML-L3) (0 73) d1 Beep (0 74) Volume Pitch d2 Continuous low-speed (0 75) d3 Max.
Option e1 Flash sync speed (0 81) e2 Flash shutter speed (0 82) e3 Flash cntrl for built-in flash/Optional flash (0 83) e4 Exposure comp.
Option Default Release button to use dial (0 101) No Slot empty release lock (0 102) Enable release Reverse indicators (0 102) Assign movie record button (0 103) Press + command dials None f10 Assign MB-D15 4 button (0 104) AE/AF lock f11 Assign remote (WR) Fn button (0 105) None g1 Assign Fn button (0 107) Press None g2 Assign preview button (0 108) Press Index marking g3 Assign AE-L/AF-L button (0 108) Press AE/AF lock g4 Assign shutter button (0 109) Take photos * Default settings restored with Reset cus
❚❚ Setup Menu Defaults Option Save user settings (0 111) Save to U1 Save to U2 Monitor brightness (0 114) Monitor color balance (0 115) Clean image sensor (0 116) Clean at startup/shutdown Flicker reduction (0 119) Time zone and date (0 120) Daylight saving time Auto image rotation (0 121) HDMI (0 182) Output resolution (0 182) Device control (0 182) Advanced (0 183) Output range Output display size Live view on-screen display Dual monitor Location data (0 132) Standby timer Set clock from satellite Wi-Fi (
D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, press G and select the D (playback menu) tab. G button Playback Menu Options The playback menu contains the following options: Option Delete Playback folder Hide image Playback display options Copy image(s) 0 18 18 19 21 21 Option Image review After delete Rotate tall Slide show DPOF print order 0 26 26 27 27 179 A See Also Menu defaults are listed on page 9.
Delete G button ➜ D playback menu Delete multiple images. Option Description Q Selected Delete selected pictures. n Select date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date. R All Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback. If two cards are inserted, you can select the card from which pictures will be deleted.
Hide Image G button ➜ D playback menu Hide or reveal pictures. Hidden pictures are visible only in the Hide image menu and can only be deleted by formatting the memory card. Option Select/set Select date Deselect all Description Hide or reveal selected pictures. Selecting this option displays a list of dates. To hide all pictures taken on a date, highlight the date and press 2. Selected dates are marked by a L; to reveal all pictures taken on a selected date, highlight it and press 2.
Follow the steps below to hide or reveal selected pictures. 1 Choose Select/set. Highlight Select/set and press 2. 2 Select pictures. Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X/T button) and press W (S) to select the current picture. Selected pictures W (S) button are marked by a R icon; to deselect a picture, highlight it and press W (S) again. Continue until all the desired pictures have been selected.
Playback Display Options G button ➜ D playback menu Choose the information available in the playback photo information display. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option, then press 2 to select the option for the photo information display. A L appears next to selected items; to deselect, highlight an item and press 2. To return to the playback menu, press J. Copy Image(s) G button ➜ D playback menu Copy pictures from one memory card to another.
2 Select the source card. Highlight the slot for the card containing the images to be copied and press J. 3 Choose Select image(s). Highlight Select image(s) and press 2. 4 Select the source folder. Highlight the folder containing the images to be copied and press 2. 5 Make the initial selection. Before going on to select or deselect individual images, you can mark all or all protected images in the folder for copying by choosing Select all images or Select protected images.
6 Select additional images. Highlight pictures and press W (S) to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X/T button). Selected images are marked with a L. Press J to proceed to Step 7 when your selection is complete. W (S) button 7 Choose Select destination folder. Highlight Select destination folder and press 2.
8 Select a destination folder. To enter a folder number, choose Select folder by number, enter the number (0 31), and press J. If the folder with the selected number does not already exist, a new folder will be created. To choose from a list of existing folders, choose Select folder from list, highlight a folder, and press J. 9 Copy the images. Highlight Copy image(s)? and press J. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J. Press J again to exit when copying is complete.
D Copying Images Images will not be copied if there is insufficient space on the destination card. Be sure the battery is fully charged before copying movies. If the destination folder contains an image with the same name as one of the images to be copied, a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Select Replace existing image to replace the image with the image to be copied, or select Replace all to replace all existing images with the same names without further prompting.
Image Review G button ➜ D playback menu Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting. If Off is selected, pictures can only be displayed by pressing the K button. After Delete G button ➜ D playback menu Choose the picture displayed after an image is deleted. Option S T U Description Display following picture. If deleted picture was Show next last frame, previous picture will be displayed. Display previous picture.
Rotate Tall G button ➜ D playback menu Choose whether to rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for display during playback. Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images are not rotated automatically during image review. Option On Off Description “Tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures are automatically rotated for display in the camera monitor.
To start the slide show, highlight Start and press J. The following operations can be performed while the slide show is in progress: To Press Description Skip back/skip ahead Press 4 to return to previous frame, 2 to skip to next frame. View additional photo info Change or hide photo info displayed (still images only). Pause J Raise/lower volume X (T)/ W (S) Exit to playback menu Exit to playback mode G Pause slide show. Select Restart to resume.
DPOF Print Order G button ➜ D playback menu Select images for printing with a DPOF-compatible print service or printer, and choose the number of prints (0 179).
C The Photo Shooting Menu: Photo Shooting Options To display the photo shooting menu, press G and select the C (photo shooting menu) tab.
Reset Photo Shooting Menu G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Select Yes to restore photo shooting menu options to their default values (0 9). Storage Folder G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored. ❚❚ Selecting Folders by Folder Number 1 Choose Select folder by number. Highlight Select folder by number and press 2. 2 Choose a folder number. Press 4 or 2 to highlight a digit, press 1 or 3 to change.
3 Save changes and exit. Press J to complete the operation and return to the main menu (to exit without choosing the storage folder, press the G button). If a folder with the specified number does not already exist, a new folder will be created. Subsequent photographs will be stored in the selected folder unless it is already full. ❚❚ Selecting Folders from a List 1 Choose Select folder from list. Highlight Select folder from list and press 2. 2 Highlight a folder. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a folder.
D Folder and File Numbers If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 999 pictures or a picture numbered 9999, the shutter-release will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken. To continue shooting, create a folder with a number less than 999, or select an existing folder with a number less than 999 and less than 999 images. A Startup Time Additional time may be required for camera startup if the memory card contains a very large number of files or folders.
File Naming G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Photographs are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” or, in the case of images that use the Adobe RGB color space, “_DSC”, followed by a four-digit number and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSC_0001.JPG”). The File naming option is used to select three letters to replace the “DSC” portion of the file name. A Text Entry The dialog at right is displayed when text Keyboard area entry is required.
Role Played by Card in Slot 2 G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose the role played by the card in Slot 2 when two memory cards are inserted in the camera.
Image Quality G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality). Option Description Raw data from the image sensor are saved without additional processing. Settings such NEF (RAW) NEF as white balance and contrast can be adjusted after shooting. Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of JPEG fine roughly 1 : 4 (fine quality). * Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of JPEG normal JPEG roughly 1 : 8 (normal quality).
Image Size G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from # Large, $ Medium, or % Small (note that image size varies depending on the option selected for Image area): Option Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) * Large 6000 × 4000 50.8 × 33.9/20.0 × 13.3 DX (24×16) Medium 4496 × 3000 38.1 × 25.4/15.0 × 10.0 Small 2992 × 2000 25.3 × 16.9/10.0 × 6.7 Large 4800 × 3200 40.6 × 27.1/16.0 × 10.7 1.3× (18×12) Medium 3600 × 2400 30.5 × 20.3/12.0 × 8.0 Small 2400 × 1600 20.3 × 13.5/ 8.
JPEG Compression G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose a compression type for JPEG images. Option O Size priority P Optimal quality Description Images are compressed to produce relatively uniform file size. Optimal image quality. File size varies with scene recorded. NEF (RAW) Recording G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose the type of compression and the bit depth for NEF (RAW) images.
White Balance G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Match white balance to the light source. Option Description White balance is adjusted automatically. For best results, use type G or D lens. If Normal Keep warm lighting colors built-in or optional flash fires, results are adjusted for flash. Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting. Fluorescent Use with: Sodium-vapor lamps • Sodium-vapor lighting (found in sports venues). Warm-white fluorescent • Warm-white fluorescent lights.
Set Picture Control G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose how new photos will be processed. Select according to the type of scene or your creative intent. Option Q R S T e f q Description Standard processing for balanced results. Standard Recommended for most situations. Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for photographs that will later be processed or Neutral retouched. Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect. Vivid Choose for photographs that emphasize primary colors.
Manage Picture Control G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Create custom Picture Controls. Option Save/edit Rename Delete Load/save Description Create a new custom Picture Control based on an existing preset or custom Picture Control, or edit existing custom Picture Controls. Rename a selected Picture Control. Delete a selected Picture Control. Copy Picture Controls from a memory card to the camera, or copy existing Picture Controls from the camera to the card.
Active D-Lighting G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Option Auto Extra high High Normal Low Off Description The camera automatically adjusts Active D-Lighting according to shooting conditions. Choose the Active D-Lighting level. Active D-Lighting off.
Vignette Control G button ➜ C photo shooting menu “Vignetting” is a drop in brightness at the edges of a photograph. Vignette control reduces vignetting for type G, E, and D lenses (PC lenses excluded). Its effects vary from lens to lens and are most noticeable at maximum aperture. Choose from High, Normal, Low, and Off.
Auto Distortion Control G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Select On to reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wideangle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting with long lenses (note that the edges of the area visible in the viewfinder may be cropped out of the final photograph, and that the time needed to process photographs before recording begins may increase).
Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction) G button ➜ C photo shooting menu If On is selected, photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s will be processed to reduce noise (bright spots or fog). The time required for processing roughly doubles; during processing, “l m” will flash in the shutter speed/aperture displays and pictures can not be taken (if the camera is turned off before processing is complete, the picture will be saved but noise reduction will not be performed).
ISO Sensitivity Settings G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Adjust ISO sensitivity settings for photographs. Option Description Adjust ISO sensitivity. Choose Auto for automatic sensitivity adjustment or select from values between ISO 100 and 25600.
Remote Control Mode (ML-L3) G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose how the camera behaves when used with an ML-L3 remote control (0 187). Option % $ & 7 Description Shutter is released 2 s after ML-L3 shutter-release Delayed remote button is pressed. Quick-response Shutter is released when ML-L3 shutter-release remote button is pressed. Press ML-L3 shutter-release button once to raise Remote mirror, again to release shutter and take mirror-up photograph.
Multiple Exposure G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Record two or three NEF (RAW) exposures as a single photograph. Option Description • 6 On (series): Take a series of multiple exposures. Select Off to resume normal shooting. Multiple • On (single photo): Take one multiple exposure. exposure mode • Off: Exit without creating additional multiple exposures. Choose the number of exposures that will be combined Number of shots to form a single photograph.
Interval Timer Shooting G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Take photographs at the selected interval until the specified number of shots has been recorded. Select a release mode other than self-timer (E) and MUP when using the interval timer. Option Description Start interval timer shooting, either after 3 s (Now selected for Start options) or at a selected date and Start time (Choose start day and start time). Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken.
1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options To display the movie shooting menu, press G and select the 1 (movie shooting menu) tab.
Reset Movie Shooting Menu G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Select Yes to restore movie shooting menu options to their default values (0 11). File Naming G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose the three-letter prefix used in naming the image files in which movies are stored. The default prefix is “DSC” (0 34). Destination G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose the slot to which movies are recorded. The menu shows the time available on each card; recording ends automatically when no time remains.
Frame Size/Frame Rate G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Select Frame size/frame rate to choose the frame size (in pixels) and frame rate. A star (“★”) will be displayed when a high quality option is selected for Movie quality (0 53). Option v/y w/z o/1 p/2 q/3 r/4 s/5 Frame size (pixels) 1920 × 1080 Frame rate * 60p 1920 × 1080 50p 1920 × 1080 30p 1920 × 1080 25p 1920 × 1080 24p 1280 × 720 60p 1280 × 720 50p * Listed values. Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.
Movie Quality G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose from High quality and Normal. Microphone Sensitivity G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Turn the built-in or optional stereo microphones (0 188) on or off or adjust microphone sensitivity. Choose Auto sensitivity to adjust sensitivity automatically, Microphone off to turn sound recording off; to select microphone sensitivity manually, select Manual sensitivity and choose a sensitivity.
Frequency Response G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu If K Wide range is selected, the built-in and optional stereo microphones (0 188) will respond to a wide range of frequencies, from music to the bustling hum of a city street. Choose L Vocal range to bring out human voices.
White Balance G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose the white balance for movies (0 39). Select Same as photo settings to use the option currently selected for photos. Set Picture Control G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose a Picture Control for movies (0 40). Select Same as photo settings to use the option currently selected for photos. Manage Picture Control G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Create custom Picture Controls (0 41).
Movie ISO Sensitivity Settings G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Adjust the following ISO sensitivity settings: • ISO sensitivity (mode M): Choose the ISO sensitivity for mode M from values between ISO 100 and 25600. Auto ISO sensitivity control is used in other shooting modes. • Auto ISO control (mode M): Select On for auto ISO sensitivity control in mode M, Off to use the value selected for ISO sensitivity (mode M).
Time-Lapse Photography G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a silent time-lapse movie with the frame size, frame rate, and image area currently selected in the movie shooting menu. Option Description Start time-lapse photography. Shooting starts after 3 s Start and continues at the selected interval for the selected shooting time. Choose the interval between shots in minutes and Interval seconds.
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab. G button Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences.
Custom Settings The following Custom Settings are available: a a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8 a9 b b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 c c1 c2 c3 c4 c5 Custom Setting Reset custom settings Autofocus AF-C priority selection AF-S priority selection Focus tracking with lock-on AF activation Focus point illumination Focus point wrap-around Number of focus points Store points by orientation Built-in AF-assist illuminator Metering/exposure ISO sensitivity step value EV steps for exposure cntrl Easy exposure compensation Center-weighted ar
d d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 d7 d8 d9 d10 d11 d12 e e1 e2 e3 e4 e5 e6 e7 Custom Setting Shooting/display Beep Continuous low-speed Max. continuous release Exposure delay mode Flash warning File number sequence Viewfinder grid display Easy ISO Information display LCD illumination MB-D15 battery type Battery order Bracketing/flash Flash sync speed Flash shutter speed Flash cntrl for built-in flash Exposure comp.
f f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6 f7 f8 f9 f10 f11 g g1 g2 g3 g4 Custom Setting Controls OK button Assign Fn button Assign preview button Assign AE-L/AF-L button Customize command dials Release button to use dial Slot empty release lock Reverse indicators Assign movie record button Assign MB-D15 4 button Assign remote (WR) Fn button Movie Assign Fn button Assign preview button Assign AE-L/AF-L button Assign shutter button 0 91 92 97 97 99 101 102 102 103 104 105 107 108 108 109 Note: Depending on camera settings, some
Reset Custom Settings G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select Yes to restore Custom Settings to their default values (0 12). a: Autofocus a1: AF-C Priority Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When AF-C is selected for viewfinder photography, this option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when the camera is in focus (focus priority).
a2: AF-S Priority Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When AF-S is selected for viewfinder photography, this option controls whether photographs can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) or whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority). Option G Release F Focus Description Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed. Photos can only be taken when the in-focus indicator (I) is displayed.
a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to the subject when AF-C is selected or continuous-servo autofocus is selected when the camera is in AF-A mode for viewfinder photography. Option C ( D ) E Description When the distance to the subject changes abruptly, the camera waits for the specified period before 4 adjusting the distance to the subject.
a4: AF Activation G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If AF-ON only is selected, the camera will not focus when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway; focus using a button that has been assigned the AF-ON role in the Custom Settings menu (0 92, 97, 104, 107). a5: Focus Point Illumination G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose from the following focus point display options.
a6: Focus Point Wrap-Around G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether focus-point selection “wraps around” from one edge of the viewfinder to another. Option Wrap No wrap Description Focus-point selection “wraps around” from top to bottom, bottom to top, right to left, and left to right, so that, for example, pressing 2 when a focus point at the right edge of the display is highlighted (q) selects the corresponding focus point at the left edge of the display (w).
a8: Store Points by Orientation G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether separate focus points can be selected for “wide” (landscape) orientation, for “tall” (portrait) orientation with the camera rotated 90 ° clockwise, and for “tall” orientation with the camera rotated 90 ° counterclockwise. Select No to use the same focus point regardless of camera orientation.
a9: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when lighting is poor. Option On Off Description The AF-assist illuminator lights when lighting is poor (viewfinder photography only). AF-assist illumination is only available when both of the following conditions are met: 1. AF-S is selected for autofocus mode or single-servo autofocus is selected when the camera is in AF-A mode. 2.
b: Metering/Exposure b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select the increments used when making adjustments to ISO sensitivity. If possible, the current ISO sensitivity setting is maintained when the step value is changed. If the current setting is not available at the new step value, ISO sensitivity will be rounded to the nearest available setting.
b3: Easy Exposure Compensation G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls whether the E button is needed to set exposure compensation. If On (Auto reset) or On is selected, the 0 at the center of the exposure display will flash even when exposure compensation is set to ±0. Option Description Exposure compensation is set by rotating one of the command dials (see note below).
A Easy ISO Custom Setting b3 (Easy exposure compensation) can not be used with Custom Setting d8 (Easy ISO, 0 77). Adjustments to either of these items reset the remaining item; a message is displayed when the item is reset. b4: Center-Weighted Area G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the size of the area given the most weight in centerweighted metering. If a non-CPU lens is attached, the size of the area is fixed at 8 mm.
c: Timers/AE Lock c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If On is selected, exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. c2: Standby timer G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose how long the camera continues to meter exposure when no operations are performed. The shutter-speed and aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder turn off automatically when the standby timer expires. Choose a shorter standby timer delay for longer battery life.
c4: Monitor off Delay G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose how long the monitor remains on when no operations are performed during playback (Playback; defaults to 10 s) and image review (Image review; defaults to 4 s), when menus (Menus; defaults to 1 minute) or information (Information display; defaults to 10 s) are displayed, or during live view (Live view; defaults to 10 minutes). Choose a shorter monitor-off delay for longer battery life.
d: Shooting/Display d1: Beep G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the pitch and volume of the beep that sounds when the camera focuses using single-servo AF (AF-S or when single-servo AF is selected for AF-A), when focus locks during photo live view, while the release timer is counting down in self-timer and delayed remote release modes (0 47), when a photograph is taken in quick-response remote or remote mirror-up mode (0 47), when time-lapse photography ends (0 57), or if you attempt to take a photog
d2: Continuous Low-Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the maximum frame advance rate in CL (continuous low speed) mode. Note that the frame rate in live view will not exceed 3.7 fps even when values of 4 fps or faster are selected. d3: Max. Continuous Release G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu The maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst in continuous mode can be set to any value between 1 and 100. Note that this setting has no effect at shutter speeds of 4 s or slower.
d6: File Number Sequence G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera.
d7: Viewfinder Grid Display G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose On to display on-demand grid lines in the viewfinder for reference when composing photographs using the DX-format image area (0 37). d8: Easy ISO G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If On is selected, ISO sensitivity can be set in modes P and S by rotating the sub-command dial or in mode A by rotating the main command dial. Select Off to set ISO sensitivity by pressing the W (S) button and rotating the main command dial.
d9: Information Display G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If Auto (v) is selected, the color of the lettering in the information display will automatically change from black to white or white to black to maintain contrast with the background. To always use the same color lettering, select Manual and choose Dark on light (w; black lettering) or Light on dark (x; white lettering).
d11: MB-D15 Battery Type G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu To ensure that the camera functions as expected when the optional MB-D15 battery pack is used with AA batteries, match the option selected in this menu to the type of batteries inserted in the battery pack. There is no need to adjust this option when using EN-EL15 batteries. Option 1 LR6 (AA alkaline) 2 HR6 (AA Ni-MH) 3 FR6 (AA lithium) Description Select when using LR6 alkaline AA batteries. Select when using HR6 Ni-MH AA batteries.
d12: Battery Order G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the battery in the camera or the batteries in the battery pack are used first when an optional MB-D15 battery pack is attached. Note that if the MB-D15 is powered by an optional AC adapter and power connector, the AC adapter will be used regardless of the option selected.
e: Bracketing/Flash e1: Flash Sync Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls flash sync speed. Option Description Auto FP high-speed sync is used when a compatible flash unit is attached. If the built-in flash or other flash units are 1/320 s used, shutter speed is set to 1/320 s. When the camera (Auto FP) shows a shutter speed of 1/320 s in mode P or A, auto FP high-speed sync will be activated if the actual shutter speed is faster than 1/320 s.
❚❚ Auto FP High-Speed Sync When 1/320 s (Auto FP) or 1/250 s (Auto FP) is selected for Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0 81), the built-in flash can be used at shutter speeds as fast as 1/320 s or 1/250 s, while compatible optional flash units can be used at any shutter speed (Auto FP High-Speed Sync).
e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash. Option 1 2 3 4 Description Flash output is adjusted automatically in TTL response to shooting conditions. Choose the flash level. The camera does not Manual emit monitor pre-flashes. The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is Repeating flash open, producing a strobe-light effect.
A Flash Control Mode The flash control mode for the built-in flash is shown in the information display. A The SB-500, SB-400, and SB-300 When an optional SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300 flash unit is attached and turned on, Custom Setting e3 changes to Optional flash, allowing the flash control mode for the optional flash unit to be selected from TTL and Manual (the SB-500 also offers a Commander mode option). A “Times“ The options available for Repeating Flash > Times are determined by flash output.
Option Built-in flash TTL M –– Group A TTL AA M –– Group B Channel Description Choose a flash mode for the built-in flash (commander flash). When an optional SB-500 flash unit is attached, this option changes to Optional flash and is used to choose a flash mode for the SB-500. Otherwise this option is identical to Built-in flash. i-TTL mode. Choose flash compensation from values between +3.0 and –3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV. Choose the flash level.
Follow the steps below to take photographs in commander mode. 1 Adjust settings for the built-in flash. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the built-in flash. Note that output level can not be adjusted in – – mode. 2 Adjust settings for group A. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the flash units in group A. 3 Adjust settings for group B. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the flash units in group B. 4 Select the channel.
6 Compose the shot. Compose the shot and arrange the flash units as shown below. Note that the maximum distance at which the remote flash units can be placed may vary with shooting conditions. 60 ° or less 5 m/16 ft or less 10 m/32 ft or less 30 ° or less Camera (built-in flash) 30 ° or less 5 m/16 ft or less 60 ° or less Wireless remote sensors on flash units should face camera. 7 Configure the remote flash units.
9 Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot. After confirming that the camera flash-ready light and the flash-ready lights for all other flash units are lit, frame the photograph, focus, and shoot. FV lock can be used if desired. A The Flash Sync Mode Display M does not appear in the information display when – – is selected for Built-in flash > Mode.
e4: Exposure Comp. for Flash G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose how the camera adjusts flash level when exposure compensation is used. Option YE Entire frame E Background only Description Both flash level and exposure compensation are adjusted to modify exposure over the entire frame. Exposure compensation applies to background only.
e6: Auto Bracketing Set G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the setting or settings bracketed when auto bracketing is in effect. Choose AE & flash (j) to perform both exposure and flash-level bracketing, AE only (k) to bracket only exposure, Flash only (l) to perform only flash-level bracketing, WB bracketing (m) to perform white-balance bracketing, or ADL bracketing (y) to perform bracketing using Active D-Lighting.
f: Controls f1: OK Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines the role assigned to the J button during viewfinder photography, playback, and live view (regardless of the option selected, pressing J when a movie is displayed full frame starts movie playback). ❚❚ Shooting Mode J K Option Role assigned to J button Select center Select the center focus point. focus point Highlight active Highlight the active focus point.
❚❚ Live View J Option Select center focus point p Zoom on/off None Role assigned to J button Pressing the J button in live view selects the center focus point. Press the J button to toggle zoom on and off. Choose the initial zoom setting from Low magnification (50%), 1 : 1 (100%), and High magnification (200%). The zoom display will center on the active focus point. Pressing the J button has no effect in live view.
Option C AE lock only E AE lock (Hold) F AF lock only A AF-ON s t e Description Exposure locks while the Fn button is pressed. Exposure locks when the Fn button is pressed, and remains locked until the button is pressed a second time or the standby timer expires. Focus locks while the Fn button is pressed. Pressing the Fn button initiates autofocus. The flash will not fire in photos taken while the Fn Flash off button is pressed.
Option L M N 9 m n 6 K Description Matrix metering is activated while the Fn button is Matrix metering pressed. Center-weighted Center-weighted metering is activated while the metering Fn button is pressed. Spot metering is activated while the Fn button is Spot metering pressed. If DX (24×16) is selected for Image area (0 37), the Fn Viewfinder grid button can be used to display display or hide the framing grid in the viewfinder.
A Viewfinder Virtual Horizon When Viewfinder virtual horizon is selected for Custom Setting f2 (Assign Fn button) > Press, pressing the Fn button displays a roll indicator in the viewfinder. Press the button a second time to return to clear the indicators from display.
❚❚ Press + Command Dials Selecting Press + command dials displays the following options: 5 v w y S z Option Choose image area Description Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate a command dial to choose an image area (0 37). If the Fn button is pressed when the command dials are rotated, changes to shutter speed 1 step spd/ (modes S and M) and aperture (modes A and M) aperture are made in increments of 1 EV, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting b2 (EV steps for exposure cntrl, 0 69).
f3: Assign Preview Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Pv button, either by itself (Press) or when used in combination with the command dials (Press + command dials). The options available are the same as for Assign Fn button (0 92). The default options for Press and Press + command dials are Preview and None, respectively.
Option F AF lock only A AF-ON r FV lock None Description Focus locks while the A AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. The A AE-L/AF-L button initiates autofocus. Press the A AE-L/AF-L button to lock flash value (built-in flash and compatible optional flash units only). Press again to cancel FV lock. Pressing the button has no effect.
f5: Customize Command Dials G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls the operation of the main and subcommand dials. Option Description Reverse the direction of rotation of the command dials when they are used to make adjustments to Exposure compensation and/or Reverse Shutter speed/aperture. rotation Highlight options and press 2 to select or deselect, then press J. This setting also applies to the command dials for optional MB-D15 multi-power battery packs.
Option Description If Sub-command dial is selected, aperture can only be adjusted with the sub-command dial (or with the main command dial if On is selected for Change main/sub > Exposure setting). If Aperture ring is selected, aperture Aperture can only be adjusted with the lens aperture ring and the setting camera aperture display will show aperture in increments of 1 EV (aperture for type G and E lenses is still set using the sub-command dial).
f6: Release Button to Use Dial G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Selecting Yes allows adjustments that are normally made by holding a button and rotating a command dial to be made by rotating the command dial after the button is released. Setting ends when the button is pressed again, the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, or the standby timer expires.
f7: Slot Empty Release Lock G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Selecting Enable release allows the shutter to be released when no memory card is inserted, although no pictures will be recorded (they will however be displayed in the monitor in demo mode). If Release locked is selected, the shutter-release button is only enabled when a memory card is inserted in the camera.
f9: Assign Movie Record Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the movierecord button during viewfinder photography and when the live view selector is rotated to C in live view. Movie-record button ❚❚ Press + Command Dials Option m White balance 8 ISO sensitivity Choose image 5 area None Description Press the button and rotate a command dial to choose a white balance option (0 39). Press the button and rotate a command dial to choose an ISO sensitivity (0 46).
f10: Assign MB-D15 4 Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the function assigned to the A AE-L/AF-L button on the optional MB-D15 battery pack. Option B C E F A r G Description Focus and exposure lock while the MB-D15 AE/AF lock A AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. Exposure locks while the MB-D15 A AE-L/AF-L AE lock only button is pressed.
f11: Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Fn button on the wireless remote controller. Option q Preview r FV lock B AE/AF lock C AE lock only E AE lock (Hold) F AF lock only s Flash off Description During viewfinder photography, you can preview depth of field while the Fn button is pressed. Press the Fn button to lock flash value (built-in flash and compatible optional flash units only). Press again to cancel FV lock.
Option e a x y z Description If image quality is set to JPEG fine, JPEG normal, or JPEG basic, an NEF (RAW) copy will be recorded with the next picture taken after the Fn button is pressed (the original image quality + NEF (RAW) setting will be restored when you remove your finger from the shutter-release button). To exit without recording an NEF (RAW) copy, press the Fn button again. Live view Pressing the Fn button starts and ends live view.
g: Movie g1: Assign Fn Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Fn button in live view when the live view selector is rotated to 1 (the default option is None). ❚❚ Press Option r Index marking View photo s shooting info B AE/AF lock C AE lock only E AE lock (Hold) F AF lock only A AF-ON None Description Press the button during movie recording to add an index at the current position. Indices can be used when viewing and editing movies.
g2: Assign Preview Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu ❚❚ Press Choose the role played by the Pv button in live view when the live view selector is rotated to 1. The options available are the same as for Assign Fn button (0 107) and the default setting is Index marking. g3: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu ❚❚ Press Choose the role played by the A AE-L/AF-L button in live view when the live view selector is rotated to 1.
g4: Assign Shutter Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the shutter-release button when 1 is selected with the live view selector. Option C 1 Description Press the shutter-release button all the way down to Take photos end movie recording and take a photograph with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. Press the shutter-release button halfway to start live view.
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab.
Format Memory Card G button ➜ B setup menu To begin formatting, choose a memory card slot and select Yes. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card. Before formatting, be sure to make backup copies as required (0 170). D During Formatting Do not turn the camera off or remove memory cards during formatting. Save User Settings G button ➜ B setup menu Assign frequently-used settings to the U1 and U2 positions on the mode dial. ❚❚ Saving User Settings 1 Select a mode.
2 Adjust settings. Make the desired adjustments to flexible program (mode P), shutter speed (modes S and M), aperture (modes A and M), exposure and flash compensation, flash mode, focus point, metering, autofocus and AF-area modes, bracketing, and settings in the shooting and Custom Settings menus (0 30, 50, 58). 3 Select Save user settings. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Save user settings in the setup menu and press 2. G button 4 Select Save to U1 or Save to U2.
5 Save user settings. Highlight Save settings and press J to assign the settings selected in Steps 1 and 2 to the mode dial position selected in Step 4. ❚❚ Recalling User Settings Simply rotate the mode dial to Mode dial U1 to recall the settings assigned to Save to U1, or to U2 to recall the settings assigned to Save to U2. Reset User Settings G button ➜ B setup menu To reset settings for U1 or U2 to default values. 1 Select Reset U1 or Reset U2. Highlight Reset U1 or Reset U2 and press 2.
Monitor Brightness G button ➜ B setup menu Press 1 or 3 to choose monitor brightness for playback, menus, and the information display. Choose higher values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced brightness. A Monitor Brightness Values of +4 or higher make the monitor easier to read in bright light but also result in yellow colors taking on a greenish cast. Choose lower values for accurate color reproduction.
Monitor Color Balance G button ➜ B setup menu Use the multi selector as shown below to adjust monitor color balance with reference to a sample image. The sample image is the last photograph taken or, in playback mode, the last photograph displayed; to choose a different image, press the W (S) button and select an image from a thumbnail list (to view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold X/T).
Clean Image Sensor G button ➜ B setup menu Vibrate the image sensor to remove dust. Option Clean now Description Perform image sensor cleaning immediately. • 5 Clean at startup: The image sensor is automatically cleaned each time the camera is turned on. • 6 Clean at shutdown: The image sensor is Clean at startup/ automatically cleaned during shutdown each time the shutdown camera is turned off. • 7 Clean at startup & shutdown: The image sensor is cleaned automatically at startup and at shutdown.
Image Dust Off Ref Photo G button ➜ B setup menu Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D (0 169; for more information, refer to Capture NX-D on-line help). Image Dust Off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera. A lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is recommended. When using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in. 1 Choose a start option. Highlight one of the following options and press J. To exit without acquiring image dust off data, press G.
2 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder. With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a welllit, featureless white object, frame the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter-release button halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; in manual focus mode, set focus to infinity manually. 3 Acquire dust off reference data. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off reference data.
D Image Sensor Cleaning Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed. Select Clean sensor and then start only if the dust off reference data will not be used with existing photographs. D Image Dust Off Reference Data The same reference data can be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at different apertures. Reference images can not be viewed using computer imaging software.
Time Zone and Date G button ➜ B setup menu Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off. Option Description Choose a time zone. The camera clock is Time zone automatically set to the time in the new time zone. Set the camera clock. If the clock is reset, a Date and time flashing Y icon will appear in the information display. Choose the order in which the day, month, and Date format year are displayed. Turn daylight saving time on or off.
Auto Image Rotation G button ➜ B setup menu Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback or when viewed in ViewNX-i or in Capture NX-D (0 169). The following orientations are recorded: Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90° clockwise Camera rotated 90° counter-clockwise Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected.
Battery Info G button ➜ B setup menu View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera. Item Charge No. of shots Battery age Description The current battery level expressed as a percentage. The number of times the shutter has been released with the current battery since the battery was last charged. Note that the camera may sometimes release the shutter without recording a photograph, for example when measuring preset manual white balance. A five-level display showing battery age.
Image Comment G button ➜ B setup menu Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX-i or Capture NX-D (0 169). The comment is also visible on the shooting data page in the photo information display. The following options are available: • Input comment: Input a comment as described on page 34. Comments can be up to 36 characters long. • Attach comment: Select this option to attach the comment to all subsequent photographs.
Copyright Information G button ➜ B setup menu Add copyright information to new photographs as they are taken. Copyright information is included in the shooting data shown in the photo information display and can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX-i or in Capture NX-D (0 169). The following options are available: • Artist: Enter a photographer name as described on page 34. Photographer names can be up to 36 characters long. • Copyright: Enter the name of the copyright holder as described on page 34.
Save/Load Settings G button ➜ B setup menu Select Save settings to save the following settings to the memory card in Slot 1 (if the card is full, an error will be displayed). Use this option to share settings among D7200 cameras.
Menu Option Destination Frame size/frame rate Movie quality Microphone sensitivity Frequency response Wind noise reduction Movie shooting Image area White balance (with fine-tuning and presets d-1–d-6) Set Picture Control (Custom Picture Controls are saved as Standard) High ISO NR Movie ISO sensitivity settings Custom All Custom Settings except Reset custom settings settings Clean image sensor Flicker reduction Time zone and date (excepting date and time) Language Auto image rotation Image comment Setup Co
Menu Option All My Menu items My Menu/ All recent settings Recent Settings Choose tab Settings saved using this model of camera can be restored by selecting Load settings. Note that Save/load settings is only available when a memory card is inserted in the camera, and that the Load settings option is only available if the card contains saved settings. A Saved Settings Settings are saved in a file named NCSETUPH. The camera will not be able to load settings if the file name is changed.
Virtual Horizon G button ➜ B setup menu Display a virtual horizon based on information from the camera tilt sensor (the virtual horizon can also be displayed by pressing the R button in live view). If the camera is tilted neither left nor right, the roll reference line will turn green. Each division is equivalent to about 5°. Camera level Camera tilted left or right D Tilting the Camera The virtual horizon display is not accurate when the camera is tilted at a sharp angle forward or back.
Non-CPU Lens Data G button ➜ B setup menu Record the focal length and maximum aperture of non-CPU lenses, allowing them to be used with functions normally reserved for CPU lenses. Option Lens number Focal length (mm) Maximum aperture Description Choose a number to identify the lens. Enter the focal length. Enter the maximum aperture.
AF Fine-Tune G button ➜ B setup menu Fine-tune focus for up to 12 lens types. AF tuning is not recommended in most situations and may interfere with normal focus; use only when required. Option AF fine-tune (On/Off) Saved value Default 130 Menu Guide Description • On: Turn AF tuning on. • Off: Turn AF tuning off. Tune AF for the current Move focal lens (CPU lenses only). point away Press 1 or 3 to from camera. choose a value between +20 and –20. Values for up to 12 lens types can be stored.
Option Description List previously saved AF tuning values. To delete a lens from the list, highlight the desired lens and press O (Q). To change a lens identifier (for example, to choose an identifier that is the same as the last two digits of the lens serial number to distinguish it from other lenses of the same type in light of the fact that Saved value can be used with only one lens of each type), highlight the List saved values desired lens and press 2.
HDMI G button ➜ B setup menu Choose an output resolution or enable the camera for remote control from devices that support HDMI-CEC (0 182). Location Data G button ➜ B setup menu Adjust settings for optional GP-1 and GP-1A GPS units (0 188). Option Description Choose whether the standby timer remains active while a GP-1/GP-1A GPS unit is connected.
Wi-Fi G button ➜ B setup menu Adjust Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) settings for connection to an Android or iOS smart device, or select pictures for upload to a smart device. Option Network connection Network settings Description Enable or disable the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi. Choose the Wi-Fi connection type. • Push-button WPS (Android only): This method can be used to connect to any smart device that supports push-button WPS (i.e., has a WPS button connection option in its Wi-Fi settings menu).
NFC G button ➜ B setup menu If Enable is selected, wireless connections can be established during viewfinder photography simply by touching the camera N (N-Mark) logo to the smart device NFC antenna while the camera standby timer is on. Select Disable to disable NFC connections. Network G button ➜ B setup menu Adjust ftp and network settings for Ethernet and wireless LANs when an optional UT-1 communications unit (0 173, 188) is connected.
Eye-Fi Upload G button ➜ B setup menu This option is displayed only when an Eye-Fi memory card (available separately from third-party suppliers) is inserted in the camera. Choose Enable to upload photographs to a preselected destination. Note that pictures will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient. Observe all local laws concerning wireless devices and choose Disable where wireless devices are prohibited. D Eye-Fi Cards Eye-Fi cards may emit wireless signals when Disable is selected.
When an Eye-Fi card is inserted, its status is indicated by an icon in the information display: • d: Eye-Fi upload disabled. • e: Eye-Fi upload enabled but no pictures available for upload. • f (static): Eye-Fi upload enabled; waiting to begin upload. • f (animated): Eye-Fi upload enabled; uploading data. • g: Error — camera can not control Eye-Fi card.
Conformity Marking G button ➜ B setup menu View a selection of the standards with which the camera complies. Firmware Version G button ➜ B setup menu View the current camera firmware version.
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab. G button Retouch Menu Options The options in the retouch menu are used to create trimmed or retouched copies of existing pictures. The retouch menu is only displayed when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera.
Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy: 1 Select an item in the retouch menu. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an item, 2 to select. 2 Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J. To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X (T) button. A Retouch In the case of images recorded at image quality settings of NEF + JPEG, only the NEF (RAW) image will be retouched. The camera may not be able to display or retouch images created with other devices. 3 Select retouch options.
4 Create a retouched copy. Press J to create a retouched copy. Retouched copies are indicated by a o icon. A Creating Retouched Copies During Playback To create a retouched copy of the picture currently displayed in fullframe playback, press i, then highlight Retouch and press J and select a retouch option.
D-Lighting G button ➜ N retouch menu D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before After Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to save the retouched copy. Red-Eye Correction G button ➜ N retouch menu This option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash.
Trim G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following table. To Use Reduce size of crop W (S) Increase size of crop X (T) Rotate the main command dial to choose the aspect ratio. Change crop aspect ratio Position crop Create copy Description Press W (S) to reduce the size of the crop. Press X (T) to increase the size of the crop.
Monochrome G button ➜ N retouch menu Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome). Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview of the selected image; press 1 to increase color saturation, 3 to decrease. Press J to create a monochrome copy.
Filter Effects G button ➜ N retouch menu Choose from the following filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to save the retouched copy. Option Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the picture less Skylight blue. The effect can be previewed in the monitor as shown at right. Creates a copy with warm tone filter effects, giving the copy a Warm filter “warm” red cast. The effect can be previewed in the monitor. Add starburst effects to light sources.
Image Overlay G button ➜ N retouch menu Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than overlays created in an imaging application. The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings; before creating an overlay, set image quality and size (0 36, 37; all options are available).
2 Select the first image. Use the multi selector to highlight the first photograph in the overlay. To view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X (T) button. Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display. 3 Select the second image. The selected image will appear as Image 1. Highlight Image 2 and press J, then select the second photo as described in Step 2. 4 Adjust gain.
5 Preview the overlay. To preview the composition as shown at right, press 4 or 2 to place the cursor in the Preview column, then press 1 or 3 to highlight Overlay and press J (note that colors and brightness in the preview may differ from the final image). To save the overlay without displaying a preview, select Save. To return to Step 4 and select new photos or adjust gain, press W (S). 6 Save the overlay. Press J while the preview is displayed to save the overlay.
NEF (RAW) Processing G button ➜ N retouch menu Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. 1 Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. 2 Select a photograph. Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X/T button). Press J to select the highlighted photograph and proceed to the next step.
3 Choose settings for the JPEG copy. Adjust the settings listed below. Note that white balance and vignette control are not available with multiple exposures or pictures created with image overlay and that exposure compensation can only be set to values between –2 and +2 EV. Image quality (0 36) Image size (0 37) White balance (0 39) Exposure compensation Set Picture Control (0 40) High ISO NR (0 45) Color space (0 41) Vignette control (0 43) D-Lighting (0 141) 4 Copy the photograph.
Resize G button ➜ N retouch menu Create small copies of selected photographs. 1 Select Resize. To resize selected images, highlight Resize in the retouch menu and press 2. 2 Choose a destination. If two memory cards are inserted, you can choose a destination for the resized copies by highlighting Choose destination and pressing 2 (if only one card is inserted, proceed to Step 3). The menu shown at right will be displayed; highlight a card slot and press J.
3 Choose a size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. The options shown at right will be displayed; highlight an option and press J. 4 Choose pictures. Highlight Select image and press 2. Highlight pictures using the multi selector and press the W (S) button to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X/T button). Selected pictures are marked by a 8 W (S) button icon. Press J when the selection is complete.
5 Save the resized copies. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Highlight Yes and press J to save the resized copies. A Viewing Resized Copies Playback zoom may not be available when resized copies are displayed. A Image Quality Copies created from NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG photos have an image quality (0 36) of JPEG fine; copies created from JPEG photos have the same image quality as the original.
Quick Retouch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit subjects. Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of enhancement. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to save the retouched copy. Straighten G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a straightened copy of the selected image. Press 2 to rotate the image clockwise by up to five degrees in increments of approximately 0.
Distortion Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion. Select Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector, or select Manual to reduce distortion manually (note that Auto is not available with photos taken using auto distortion control; see page 44).
Fisheye G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies that appear to have been taken with a fisheye lens. Press 2 to increase the effect (this also increases the amount of that will be cropped out at the edges of the image), 4 to reduce it. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to save the retouched copy. Color Outline G button ➜ N retouch menu Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for painting. The effect can be previewed in the edit display.
Color Sketch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy of a photograph that resembles a sketch made with colored pencils. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Outlines and press 4 or 2 to change. Vividness can be increased to make colors more saturated, or decreased for a washed-out, monochromatic effect, while outlines can be made thicker or thinner. Thicker outlines makes colors more saturated. The results can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to save the retouched copy.
Perspective Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out). The results can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to save the retouched copy.
Miniature Effect G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point. The area that will be in focus in the copy is indicated by a yellow frame. To Choose orientation Choose position Press W (S) Description Press W (S) to choose orientation of area that is in focus. If area of effect is in wide orientation, press 1 or 3 to position frame showing area of copy that will be in focus.
Selective Color G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color. 1 Select Selective color. Highlight Selective color in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog. 2 Select a photograph. Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X/T button). Press J to select the highlighted photograph and proceed to the next step. 3 Select a color.
4 Highlight the color range. Color range Rotate the main command dial to highlight the color range for the selected color. 5 Choose the color range. Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final photograph. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that higher values may include hues from other colors. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. 6 Select additional colors.
7 Save the edited copy. Press J to save the retouched copy. Edit Movie G button ➜ N retouch menu Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option 9 Choose start/end point 4 Save selected frame Description Create a copy from which unwanted footage has been removed. Save a selected frame as a JPEG still.
Side-by-side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if the retouch menu is displayed by pressing the i button and selecting Retouch when a copy or original is played back full frame. 1 Select a picture. Select a retouched copy (shown by a o icon) or a photograph that has been retouched in full-frame playback. Press i, then highlight Retouch and press J. i button 2 Select Side-by-side comparison. Highlight Side-by-side comparison and press J.
3 Compare the copy with the original. Options used to create The source image is displayed on the copy left, the retouched copy on the right, with the options used to create the copy listed at the top of the display. Press 4 or 2 to switch between the source image and the retouched copy. To view the highlighted picture full Source Retouched frame, press and hold the X (T) image copy button.
O My Menu/m Recent Settings To display My Menu, press G and select the O (My Menu) tab. G button The MY MENU option can be used to create and edit a customized list of options from the playback, photo shooting, movie shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus for quick access (up to 20 items). If desired, recent settings can be displayed in place of My Menu (0 168). Options can be added, deleted, and reordered as described below. ❚❚ Adding Options to My Menu 1 Select Add items.
3 Select an item. Highlight the desired menu item and press J. 4 Position the new item. Press 1 or 3 to move the new item up or down in My Menu. Press J to add the new item. 5 Add more items. The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark. Items indicated by a V icon can not be selected. Repeat steps 1–4 to select additional items.
❚❚ Deleting Options from My Menu 1 Select Remove items. In My Menu (O), highlight Remove items and press 2. 2 Select items. Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. Selected items are indicated by a check mark. 3 Delete the selected items. Press J. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press J again to delete the selected items. A Deleting Items in My Menu To delete the item currently highlighted in My Menu, press the O (Q) button.
❚❚ Reordering Options in My Menu 1 Select Rank items. In My Menu (O), highlight Rank items and press 2. 2 Select an item. Highlight the item you wish to move and press J. 3 Position the item. Press 1 or 3 to move the item up or down in My Menu and press J. Repeat Steps 2–3 to reposition additional items. 4 Exit to My Menu. Press the G button to return to My Menu.
Recent Settings To display the twenty most recently used settings, select m RECENT SETTINGS for O MY MENU > Choose tab. 1 Select Choose tab. In My Menu (O), highlight Choose tab and press 2. 2 Select m RECENT SETTINGS. Highlight m RECENT SETTINGS and press J. The name of the menu will change from “MY MENU” to “RECENT SETTINGS.” Menu items will be added to the top of the recent settings menu as they are used. To view My Menu again, select O MY MENU for m RECENT SETTINGS > Choose tab.
Technical Notes Read this chapter for information on connecting to other devices and on compatible accessories. Connections Installing ViewNX-i To upload and view pictures, download the latest version of the ViewNX-i installer from the following website and follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation. An Internet connection is required. For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. http://nikonimglib.
Copying Pictures to the Computer Before proceeding, be sure you have installed ViewNX-i (0 169). 1 Connect the USB cable. After turning the camera off and ensuring that a memory card is inserted, connect the supplied USB cable as shown and then turn the camera on. A Use a Reliable Power Source To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged. A Connecting Cables Be sure the camera is off when connecting or disconnecting interface cables.
2 Start Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX-i. If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. A Windows 7 If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import File. A Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 may display an AutoPlay prompt when the camera is connected.
3 Click Start Transfer. At default settings, pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Start Transfer 4 Terminate the connection. When transfer is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. A For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX-i.
Ethernet and Wireless Networks The optional UT-1 communication unit (0 188) can be used to upload photographs to a computer or ftp server. The camera connects to the UT-1 using the USB cable supplied with the camera, while the UT-1 in turn connects to the network via an Ethernet cable or an optional WT-5 wireless transmitter (0 188).
D Image Upload Once a connection has been established to the UT-1, the i button functions during playback to select pictures for upload in ftp and image transfer modes (upload only takes place when the UT-1 is connected). Other playback operations that use the i button, such as Side-by-side comparison (0 162), can not be performed. To restore normal operation, delete the network profile as described in the UT-1 manual.
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer connected directly to the camera. ❚❚ Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. When the camera and printer are turned on, a welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge playback display. D USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the printer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub.
❚❚ Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 Display the desired picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press the X (T) button to zoom in on the current frame (press K to exit zoom). To view thumbnails, press the W (S) button. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press X (T) to display the highlighted picture full frame. 2 Adjust printing options.
3 Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J. A See Also See the User's Manual for information on what to do if an error occurs during printing.
❚❚ Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display. 2 Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Print select: Select pictures for printing. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures (to display the current picture full screen, press and hold the X/T button) and, keeping the W (S) button pressed, press 1 or 3 to choose the number of prints (maximum 99). To deselect a picture, set the number of prints to zero.
3 Adjust printing options. Adjust printer settings as described in Step 2 on page 176. 4 Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J. ❚❚ Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The DPOF print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF. 1 Choose DPOF print order > Select/ set.
3 Select imprint options. Highlight the following options and press 2 to toggle the highlighted option on or off. • Print shooting data: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order. • Print date: Print date of recording on all pictures in print order. 4 Complete the print order. Press J to complete the print order.
Viewing Photographs on TV The optional High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (0 188) or a type C HDMI cable (available separately from thirdparty suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to highdefinition video devices. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. Connect to high-definition device (choose cable with connector for HDMI device) Connect to camera Tune the device to the HDMI channel, then turn the camera on and press the K button.
❚❚ HDMI Options The HDMI option in the setup menu (0 110) controls output resolution and other advanced HDMI options, and can also be used to enable the camera for remote control from devices that support HDMI-CEC (High-Definition Multimedia Interface– Consumer Electronics Control, a standard that allows HDMI devices to be used to control peripherals to which they are connected). Output Resolution Choose the format for images output to the HDMI device.
Advanced Option Description Auto is recommended in most situations. If the camera is unable to determine the correct RGB video signal output range for the HDMI device, you can choose from the following options: • Limited range: For devices with an RGB video signal Output range input range of 16 to 235. Choose this option if you notice loss of detail in shadows. • Full range: For devices with an RGB video signal input range of 0 to 255. Choose this option if shadows are “washed out” or too bright.
A HDMI and Live View When the camera is connected via an HDMI cable, HDMI displays can be used for live view and movie recording.
Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D7200. Power sources • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15: Additional EN-EL15 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikonauthorized service representatives. • Battery Charger MH-25a: The MH-25a can be used to recharge EN-EL15 batteries. MH-25 battery chargers can also be used.
Viewfinder eyepiece accessories 186 Technical Notes • DK-20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses: Lenses are available with diopters of –5, –4, –3, –2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m–1 when the camera diopter adjustment control is in the neutral position (–1 m–1). Use eyepiece correction lenses only if the desired focus can not be achieved with the built in diopter adjustment control (–2 to +1 m–1). Test eyepiece correction lenses before purchase to ensure that the desired focus can be achieved.
• Wireless Remote Control ML-L3: The ML-L3 uses a 3 V CR2025 battery. Pressing the battery-chamber latch to the right (q), insert a fingernail into the gap and open the battery chamber (w). Ensure that the battery is inserted in the correct orientation (r). • Wireless Remote Controller WR-R10/WR-T10: When a WR-R10 Remote wireless remote controller is attached, the camera can controls/ wireless remote be controlled wirelessly using a WR-T10 wireless remote controller.
GPS units LAN adapters (0 173) HDMI cables (0 181) GPS Unit GP-1/GP-1A: Connect to the camera accessory terminal to record the current latitude, longitude, altitude, and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) with pictures taken with the camera (0 132). • Communication Unit UT-1: Use a USB cable to connect the UT-1 to the camera and an Ethernet cable to connect the UT-1 to an Ethernet network.
• Filters intended for special-effects photography may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D7200 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use C-PL or C-PL II circular polarizing filters instead. • Use NC filters to protect the lens. • To prevent ghosting, use of a filter is not recommended Filters when the subject is framed against a bright light, or when a bright light source is in the frame.
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter. 1 Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber (q) and power connector (w) covers. 2 Insert the EP-5B power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown, using the connector to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the connector in place when the connector is fully inserted. 3 Close the batterychamber cover.
4 Connect the EH-5b AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (e) and the power cable to the DC socket (r). A V icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. Note that some settings may be unavailable depending on the options selected.
Other settings Metering Exposure compensation Bracketing Flash mode Flash compensation FV lock Autofocus mode (viewfinder) AF-area mode (viewfinder) AF mode (Live view) AF-area mode (Live view) k, p, n, o, s, w, 0 — ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ l, m, r, t, u, v, x, y, z — ✔ — — — — % — ✔ — — — — g — — — ✔ — ✔ u — — — — — — 1, 2, 3 — — — — — — ✔ — — — ✔ i — — — ✔ — ✔ j — — — — — — P, S, A, M ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔3 ✔3 — ✔3 ✔ i — — — — — — Technical Not
k, p, n, o, s, P, S, w, j A, M 0 i % g a9: Built-in AF-assist 4 ✔5 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ illuminator b3: Easy exposure — — ✔ — — — — compensation b4: Center-weighted area — — ✔ — — — — d5: Flash warning — — ✔ — — — — e2: Flash shutter speed — — ✔ — — — — e3: Flash cntrl for built-in — — ✔ — — — — flash/Optional flash e4: Exposure comp. for — — ✔ — — — — flash e5: Modeling flash — — ✔ — — — — e6: Auto bracketing set — — ✔ — — — — e7: Bracketing order — — ✔ — — — — Fixed at Auto.
Exposure Program (Mode P) The exposure program for mode P (viewfinder photography) is shown in the following graph: 12 14 f/1 16 15 f/1.4 16 1 /3 17 18 19 f/5.6 f/8 20 f/2.8 f/1.4 − f/16 Aperture f/2 f/4 21 f/11 22 f/16 23 f/22 f/32 13 11 9 10 8 7 5 6 3 4 2 0 1 -1 -3 -2 -5 ] V [E -4 ISO 100; lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g., AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.
Lenses That May Block the Built-in Flash and AF-Assist Illuminator The lenses listed in this section may block the built-in flash or AF-assist illuminator under some conditions. ❚❚ AF-Assist Illumination The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 0.5–3.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.); when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of 18–200 mm. Some lenses may block the illuminator at certain focus distances. Remove lens hoods when using the illuminator.
At ranges under 1.0 m (3 ft 3 in.), the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor: • AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED • AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.8G ED • AF Zoom-Nikkor 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6D IF • AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28–70mm f/2.8D IF-ED • AF Zoom Micro Nikkor ED 70–180mm f/4.5–5.6D • AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED At ranges under 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in.
❚❚ The Built-in Flash The built-in flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m (2 ft) and can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. It can be used with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 16–300 mm, although in some cases the flash may be unable to entirely light the subject at some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens, while lenses that block the subject’s view of the redeye reduction lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction.
Lens Zoom position Minimum distance without vignetting AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17–55mm f/2.8G IF-ED 24 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in. 28–55 mm 18 mm 24–140 mm 18 mm No vignetting 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in. No vignetting 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in. 24–200 mm No vignetting 28 mm 50–300 mm 1.5 m/4 ft 11 in. No vignetting 35 mm No vignetting AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–5.
When 1.3× (18×12) is selected for Image area, the flash may be unable to light the entire subject with the following lenses at ranges less than those given below. Lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 10–24mm f/3.5–4.5G ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12–24mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17–55mm f/2.8G IF-ED AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17–35mm f/2.8D IF-ED AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.
The built-in flash can also be used with the following non-CPU lenses: Nikon Series E and 16–300 mm NIKKOR (AI-S, AI-, and AImodifed). AI 50–300mm f/4.5, modified AI 50–300mm f/4.5, AI-S 50–300mm f/4.5 ED, and AI 50–300mm f/4.5 ED lenses must be used at a zoom position of 70 mm or above.
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