DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page xxxviii). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera. ❏ Camera ❏ BF-1B body cap ❏ DK-31 rubber eyecup (comes attached to camera) ❏ EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover ❏ MH-25a battery charger (comes with either an AC wall adapter or power cable of a type and shape that varies with the country or region of sale) ❏ DK-5 eyepiece cap ❏ UC-E24 USB cable ❏ AN-DC21 strap ❏ Warranty ❏ User’s Manual • Memory cards are sold separately.
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Table of Contents Package Contents ................................................................................... ii About This Manual................................................................................. iv Menu List.............................................................................................. xxxii For Your Safety............................................................................... xxxviii Notices ...................................................................
The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining ....... 33 Battery Level..................................................................... 33 Memory Card Indicators and Number of Exposures Remaining ........................ 34 Basic Photography and Playback 36 Taking Photographs (b Mode)........................................................ 36 Framing Photographs in the Viewfinder (Viewfinder Photography) ...................................... 36 Framing Photographs in the Monitor (Live View) ..
The R Button......................................................................................... Viewfinder Photography............................................. Live View Photography................................................ The Mode Dial........................................................................................ Using the Mode Dial ..................................................... The Release Mode Dial........................................................................
The E Button .......................................................................................... 94 Adjusting Exposure Compensation......................... 94 The X (T) Button ........................................................................... 95 Adjusting Image Quality.............................................. 95 Choosing an Image Size............................................... 97 The W (Y) Button ...............................................................................
Choosing How the Camera Focuses (Focus) ............................ 139 Choosing a Focus Mode ............................................ 139 Autofocus Mode........................................................... 140 AF-Area Mode ............................................................... 145 Focus Point Selection ................................................. 159 Manual Focus ................................................................
Achieving Natural Colors with Different Light Sources (White Balance)............................................................................... White Balance............................................................... Fine-Tuning White Balance...................................... Choosing a Color Temperature.............................. Preset Manual ............................................................... Varying Exposure or White Balance over a Series of Photographs (Bracketing)..........
Options for Movie Recording and Editing 262 Image Area: Choosing a Movie Crop ........................................... 262 Frame Size/Frame Rate and Movie Quality ............................... 264 Slow-Motion Movies.......................................................................... 266 Points to Note When Recording Movies .................................... 268 Editing Movies ..................................................................................... 271 Trimming Movies ............
Combining Multiple Exposures in a Single Photo (Multiple Exposure)....................................................................... Multiple Exposure Options ...................................... Creating a Multiple Exposure.................................. Using the i Button...................................................... Ending Multiple Exposures ...................................... Taking Photos at a Set Interval (Interval Timer Shooting)... Interval Timer Shooting Options ...............
Using Non-CPU Lenses (Non-CPU Lens Data) .......................... 349 Entering Lens Data ...................................................... 351 Recalling Non-CPU Lens Data ................................. 352 Playback 353 Viewing Pictures.................................................................................. 353 Full-Frame Playback.................................................... 353 Thumbnail Playback ................................................... 354 Calendar Playback ........
Selecting Pictures for Upload ........................................................ Deleting Pictures ................................................................................ During Playback........................................................... The Playback Menu..................................................... Connecting to Computers and TVs Connecting to Computers .............................................................. Connecting via USB .........................................
Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi............................................. 430 What Wi-Fi Can Do for You....................................... 430 The Wireless Transmitter Utility.............................. 430 Infrastructure and Access-Point Modes............... 431 Connecting in Access-Point Mode ........................ 433 Connecting in Infrastructure Mode....................... 439 Uploading Pictures...................................................... 447 Disconnecting and Reconnecting ......
Flash Compensation ......................................................................... Adjusting Flash Compensation.............................. FV Lock................................................................................................... Flash Info for On-Camera Units..................................................... Flash Control Mode Displays................................... Remote Flash Photography What Is Remote Flash Photography? ..........................................
Menu Guide 511 Defaults .................................................................................................. 511 Playback Menu Defaults............................................ 511 Photo Shooting Menu Defaults .............................. 512 Movie Shooting Menu Defaults.............................. 516 Custom Settings Menu Defaults............................. 518 Setup Menu Defaults.................................................. 524 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images............
C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options.................. 544 Reset Photo Shooting Menu.................................................... 545 Storage Folder .............................................................................. 545 Renaming Folders ....................................................... 545 Select Folder by Number.......................................... 546 Select Folder from List............................................... 548 File Naming.................................
Long Exposure NR........................................................................556 High ISO NR ....................................................................................557 Vignette Control...........................................................................558 Diffraction Compensation ........................................................559 Auto Distortion Control .............................................................560 Flicker Reduction..................................
1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options..... 571 Reset Movie Shooting Menu ................................................... 572 File Naming.................................................................................... 572 Destination .................................................................................... 572 Image Area..................................................................................... 573 Auto DX Crop..........................................................
Frequency Response...................................................................582 Wind Noise Reduction................................................................583 Headphone Volume....................................................................583 Timecode ........................................................................................584 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings................ 586 Reset Custom Settings .........................................................
b: Metering/Exposure ............................................................... 601 b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl....................................... 601 b2: Easy Exposure Compensation.................................. 602 b3: Matrix Metering............................................................. 603 b4: Center-Weighted Area................................................ 603 b5: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure.................................... 604 c: Timers/AE Lock.............................
d10: Framing Grid Display.................................................615 d11: Peaking Highlights .....................................................615 d12: LCD Illumination .........................................................616 d13: Live View in Continuous Mode..............................616 d14: Optical VR ......................................................................617 e: Bracketing/Flash .....................................................................
f4: OK Button.......................................................................... 635 Viewfinder Photography .......................................... 635 Live View......................................................................... 635 Playback Mode ............................................................. 636 f5: Customize Command Dials ........................................ 637 Reverse Rotation.......................................................... 637 Change Main/Sub ...............
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup................................................ 654 Format Memory Card .................................................................656 Save User Settings .......................................................................657 Reset User Settings......................................................................657 Language ........................................................................................657 Time Zone and Date...................................
Image Comment .......................................................................... 681 Input Comment............................................................ 681 Attach Comment ......................................................... 681 Copyright Information............................................................... 682 Entering the Names of the Photographer and Copyright Holder .................................................... 682 Attach Copyright Information .............................
Connect to Smart Device ..........................................................692 Pairing (Bluetooth) ...................................................... 692 Select to Send (Bluetooth)........................................ 693 Wi-Fi Connection ......................................................... 694 Connect to PC................................................................................696 Wi-Fi Connection ......................................................... 696 Network Settings ....
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies.............. 709 Creating Retouched Copies..................................... 710 NEF (RAW) Processing: Creating JPEG Copies of NEF (RAW) Images Without a Computer ........................ 713 Trim................................................................................................... 719 Resize ............................................................................................... 720 Resizing Multiple Images...............................
Troubleshooting 751 Before Contacting Customer Support ........................................ 751 Problems and Solutions ................................................................... 753 Battery/Display ............................................................. 753 Shooting.......................................................................... 754 Playback .......................................................................... 762 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)............
Compatible Flash Units.................................................................... The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)......... Other Compatible Accessories...................................................... Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter................................................................ Charging AC Adapters............................................... Software.................................................................................................
Battery Endurance.............................................................................. 867 Trademarks and Licenses................................................................. 870 Kit Lens Manual 874 Kit Lenses............................................................................................... 874 AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR Lens Manual ..............................................................
Menu List The camera offers the following menus. For a more complete description of individual menu items, refer to the “Menu Guide” chapter in the Reference Manual. Some items may not be displayed depending on camera settings or on the type of lens, flash unit, or other accessory attached.
MOVIE SHOOTING MENU Reset movie shooting menu File naming Destination Image area Frame size/frame rate Movie quality Movie file type ISO sensitivity settings White balance Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control Active D-Lighting High ISO NR Diffraction compensation Flicker reduction Electronic VR Microphone sensitivity Attenuator Frequency response Wind noise reduction Headphone volume Timecode CUSTOM SETTING MENU Reset custom settings a Autofocus a1 AF-C priority selection a2 AF-S priority selection a
CUSTOM SETTING MENU b Metering/exposure b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl Easy exposure b2 compensation b3 Matrix metering b4 Center-weighted area Fine-tune optimal b5 exposure c Timers/AE lock Shutter-release button c1 AE-L c2 Standby timer c3 Self-timer c4 Monitor off delay xxxiv CUSTOM SETTING MENU d Shooting/display d1 CL mode shooting speed d2 Max. continuous release d3 Sync.
CUSTOM SETTING MENU e Bracketing/flash e1 Flash sync speed e2 Flash shutter speed e3 Exposure comp.
SETUP MENU AF fine-tuning options Non-CPU lens data Clean image sensor Lock mirror up for cleaning Image Dust Off ref photo Pixel mapping Image comment Copyright information Beep options Touch controls HDMI Location data Wireless remote (WR) options Assign remote (WR) Fn button xxxvi SETUP MENU Airplane mode Connect to smart device Connect to PC Wireless transmitter (WT-7) Conformity marking Battery info Slot empty release lock Save/load menu settings Reset all settings Firmware version
RETOUCH MENU NEF (RAW) processing Trim Resize D-Lighting Quick retouch Red-eye correction Straighten Distortion control Perspective control Monochrome Image overlay Trim movie MY MENU Add items Remove items Rank items Choose tab xxxvii
For Your Safety To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. A DANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury. A WARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in death or severe injury.
Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock. Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product while it is on or plugged in. Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-temperature burns. 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 use batteries, chargers, or AC adapters not specifically designated for use with this product. When using batteries, chargers, and AC adapters designated for use with this product, do not: • Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place them under heavy objects, or expose them to heat or flame. • Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will not be used for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin or objects. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire. Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight.
A DANGER (Batteries) Do not mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire: • Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product. • Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat. • Do not disassemble. • Do not short-circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces, hairpins, or other metal objects.
A 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 xliv • No part of the manuals 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 these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
● Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.
● Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including lenses, chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
Getting to Know the Camera Parts of the Camera Camera Body 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 5 5 4 3 2 1 1 Accessory shoe (for optional 2 3 4 5 6 7 flash unit) Release mode dial (0 73) Release mode dial lock release (0 73) Mode dial lock release (0 72) Eyelet for camera strap (0 21) Mode dial (0 71) Movie-record button (0 45) 13 14 15 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 S (Q) button (0 91) Sub-command dial Power switch (0 7) Shutter-release button (0 36) E button (0 94) E (focal plane mark) Main command dial Control panel (0 8, 78
2 1 3 4 14 13 8 12 11 Self-timer lamp Stereo microphone (0 45) c (Y) button (0 101) BKT button (0 104) Audio connector cover Accessory terminal connector cover 7 Cover for USB and HDMI connectors 8 Lens release button (0 26) 9 AF-mode button (0 76) 10 Focus-mode selector (0 75) 2 Getting to Know the Camera 15 16 6 17 7 18 19 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Lens mounting mark (0 25) Mirror (0 822) Meter coupling lever Power connector cover (0 814) Connector for external micro
1 2 10 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 CPU contacts Lens mount (0 25) Tripod socket AF coupling Fn button (0 106) 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 3 Battery-chamber cover Battery-chamber cover latch Memory card slot cover (0 27) Pv button (0 105) Body cap (0 25) Getting to Know the Camera 3
1 2 3 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 1 Viewfinder eyepiece (0 11) 2 Rubber eyecup 3 Diopter adjustment control (0 11) 4 Live view selector (0 40, 45) 5 a button (0 40, 45) 6 AF-ON button (0 82) 7 A button (0 82) 8 Multi selector (0 58) 9 J button (0 58) 10 Focus selector lock 11 Speaker 4 Getting to Know the Camera 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12 Memory card access lamp (0 27, 36) 13 i button (0 63) 14 Tilting monitor (0 5, 14) 15 R button (0 68) 16 W (Y) button (0 99) 17 X (T) button (0 95) 18 Q/g (U) but
D The Connector Covers Be sure to close the covers when the connectors are not in use. Foreign matter in the connectors could cause malfunction. D The Speaker Close proximity to the speaker could corrupt data stored on magnetic stripe cards or other such magnetic storage devices. Keep magnetic storage devices away from the speaker. D The Monitor The angle of the monitor can be adjusted as shown.
D The Serial Number The product serial number is located behind the monitor. D Tilting the Monitor • • • • • • 6 Rotate the monitor gently within the limits of the hinges. Do not use force; failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera or monitor. Do not touch the area to the rear of the monitor. Be particularly careful not to touch the area shown. Failure to observe this precaution could cause product malfunction. Do not allow liquid to contact the monitor’s inner surface.
The Power Switch Rotate the power switch to the “ON” position as shown to turn the camera on. Returning the switch to the “OFF” position turns the camera off. D The LCD Illuminator Rotating the power switch to D activates the control panel backlight (LCD illuminator). The backlight will remain lit for a few seconds after the power switch is released. The backlight turns off when the switch is rotated to D a second time or the shutter is released.
The Control Panel The following indicators appear in the control panel at default settings. For a full list of the indicators that may be displayed, see “Camera Displays” (0 773) in “Technical Notes”.
The Viewfinder The following indicators appear in the viewfinder at default settings. For a full list of the indicators that may be displayed, see “Camera Displays” (0 773) in “Technical Notes”.
D The Viewfinder When the battery is exhausted or no battery is inserted, the display in the viewfinder will dim. The display will return to normal when a charged battery is inserted. D Temperature Extremes The brightness of the control panel and viewfinder displays varies with temperature, and response times may drop when the temperature is low; the displays will return to normal at room temperature.
A The Diopter Adjustment Control With your eye to the viewfinder, rotate the diopter control until display in the viewfinder is in sharp focus.
The Live View Displays (Photos/Movies) Press the a button to display the view through the lens in the monitor. Rotate the live view selector to C to take photographs or to 1 to record movies. ❚❚ Live View Photography The following indicators appear in the monitor at default settings. For a full list of the indicators that may be displayed, see “Camera Displays” in “Technical Notes” (0 773).
13 “k” (appears when memory 17 18 19 20 21 remains for over 1000 exposures; 0 34) 14 Number of exposures remaining (0 34, 861) 15 ISO sensitivity (0 91) 16 ISO sensitivity indicator (0 91) Auto ISO sensitivity indicator (0 93) Aperture Shutter speed Metering (0 99) Battery indicator (0 33) Touch shooting (0 14, 65) ❚❚ Movies 1 2 3 9 8 7 6 5 1 2 3 4 Recording indicator (0 45) “No movie” indicator Time remaining (0 45) Frame size and rate/image quality Release mode (still photography; 0 73) 4 5 6 7 8 9
Touch Controls • The touch-sensitive monitor offers a variety of controls that can be operated by touching the display with your fingers. • Touch controls can be used to: - Focus and release the shutter (0 14) - Adjust settings (0 15) - View pictures (0 16) - View movies (0 17) - Access the i menu (0 18) - Enter text (0 18) - Navigate the menus (0 19) ❚❚ Focusing and Releasing the Shutter • Touch the monitor during live view to focus on the selected point (touch AF).
❚❚ 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 in full-frame playback, use a stretch gesture or give the display two quick taps. After zooming in, you can adjust the 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 in full-frame 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. Use a stretch gesture to return to the 72-frame display.
❚❚ The i Menu • Tapping the i icon during live view displays the i menu (0 63). • Tap items to view options. ❚❚ Text Entry • When a keyboard is displayed, you can enter text by tapping the keys. 1 2 1 Text display area 2 Keyboard area 3 Keyboard selection 3 • 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 • After pressing the G button to display the menus, you can 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.
First Steps Readying the Camera Attaching the Strap To attach a strap (whether the supplied strap or one that has been purchased separately): First Steps 21
Charging the Battery Charge the supplied EN-EL15b battery in the supplied MH-25a battery charger before use. Insert the battery and plug the charger in (depending on the country or region, the charger comes with either an AC wall adapter or a power cable). • AC wall adapter: After inserting the AC wall adapter into the charger AC inlet (q), slide the AC wall adapter latch as shown (w) and rotate the adapter 90 ° to fix it in place (e).
D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions in “For Your Safety” (0 xxxviii) and “Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions” (0 832). D If the CHARGE Lamp Flashes Rapidly If the CHARGE lamp flashes rapidly (8 times a second): • A battery charging error has occurred: Unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery. • The ambient temperature is too hot or too cold: Use the battery charger at temperatures within the designated temperature range (0 – 40 °C).
Inserting the Battery • Turn the camera off before inserting or removing the battery. • 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. ❚❚ Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand.
Attaching a Lens • The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED 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).
- Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place (u, i). • Remove the lens cap before taking pictures. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring (0 791), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). ❚❚ Detaching Lenses • After turning the camera off, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens in the direction shown (w). • After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap.
Inserting Memory Cards • Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. • The camera has two memory card slots: Slot 1 (q) and Slot 2 (w). If you are using only one memory card, insert it into Slot 1. • Holding the memory card in the orientation shown, slide it straight into the slot until it clicks into place. ❚❚ Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover.
D Memory Cards • • • • • • • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. Do not perform the following operations during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer or other device. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
D The Write Protect Switch • B 16G SD memory cards are equipped with a write-protect switch. Sliding the switch to the “lock” position write-protects the card, protecting the data it contains. • If you attempt to release the shutter while a write-protected card is inserted, a warning will be displayed and no picture will be recorded. Unlock the memory card before attempting to take or delete pictures.
Camera Setup Choose a language and set the camera clock. Pictures cannot be taken nor settings adjusted until the clock is set. 1 Turn the camera on. When the camera is turned on for the first time after purchase, a languageselection dialog will be displayed. The languages available vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased. Use the multi selector and J button to navigate the menus. Press 1 and 3 to highlight a language and press J to select.
2 Set the camera clock. Use the multi selector and J button to set the camera clock. Select time zone Select date format Select daylight saving time option Set time and date (note that the camera uses a 24-hour clock) The clock can be adjusted at any time using the [Time zone and date] > [Date and time] item in the setup menu.
D The B (“Clock Not Set”) Icon Flashing B icon in the control panel 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] item 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 or the camera is powered by an optional power connector and AC adapter.
The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining Before taking photographs, check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. Battery Level Check the battery level before taking photographs. The battery level is shown in the control panel and viewfinder. Control panel L K J I Viewfinder — — — — H d H (flashes) d (flashes) Description Battery fully charged. Battery partially discharged. Low battery. Charge battery or ready spare battery. Shutter release disabled.
Memory Card Indicators and Number of Exposures Remaining The control panel and viewfinder show the number of additional photographs that can be taken at current settings (i.e, the number of exposures remaining). • The control panel shows the slot or slots that currently hold a memory card (the example shows the icons displayed when cards are inserted in both slots). • At default settings, [Overflow] is selected for [Role played by card in Slot 2] in the photo shooting menu.
• If two memory cards are inserted, the camera will show the number of additional photographs that can be recorded to the card in Slot 1. When the card in Slot 1 is full, the display will show the number of exposures remaining on the card in Slot 2. • Values over 1000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred. For example, values between 1400 and 1499 are shown as 1.4 k. • If the memory card is full or locked or a card error has occurred, the icon for the affected slot will flash.
Basic Photography and Playback Taking Photographs (b Mode) Select b (auto) mode for simple “point-and-shoot” photography. Photographs can be framed in the viewfinder (viewfinder photography) or in the monitor (live view photography). Framing Photographs in the Viewfinder (Viewfinder Photography) 1 Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera, rotate the mode dial to b.
2 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. 3 Frame the photograph. • Frame a photograph in the viewfinder. • Position the main subject in the AF-area brackets.
4 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. • The in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder when the focus operation is complete. Viewfinder display (steady) (steady) (steady) (flashes) Description The subject is in focus. The focus point is in front of the subject. The focus point is behind the subject. The camera is unable to focus using autofocus. • The active focus point is displayed in the viewfinder.
5 Smoothly press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light while the photograph is being recorded. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. A The Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography) The camera uses a standby timer to help reduce the drain on the battery.
Framing Photographs in the Monitor (Live View) 1 Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera, rotate the mode dial to b. 2 Rotate the live view selector to C (live view photography). 3 Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and live view will start. The viewfinder will go dark and the view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor.
4 Ready the camera. Hold the handgrip securely in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. 5 Frame the photograph. • Position the subject near the center of the frame. • At default settings, the camera automatically detects portrait subjects and positions the focus point over their faces or eyes. 6 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. If the camera is able to focus, the focus point will be displayed in green.
7 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. The monitor turns off during shooting. 8 Press the a button to exit live view.
D Shooting in Live View • • • • • Although these effects are not visible in the final pictures, during live view you may notice that: - Moving objects in the display appear distorted (individual subjects such as trains or cars moving at high speed through the frame may be distorted, or the entire frame may appear distorted when the camera is panned horizontally) - Jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots are present in the display - Bright regions or bands may appear in scenes lit by flash
D The Count Down Display A count down will appear in the top left corner of the display approximately 30 s before live view ends automatically. • If the timer has been triggered by Custom Setting c4 [Monitor off delay], the count down will be displayed in black starting 30 s before the timer expires, switching to red when there are only 5 s to go.
Recording Movies (b Mode) b (auto) mode can also be used for simple “point-and-shoot” movie recording. A “Filming” Versus “Recording” Throughout this manual, the terms “filming” and “recording” are used as follows: “filming” is used if the live view selector is rotated to 1, while “recording” refers to the act of shooting footage using the movie-record button. 1 Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera, rotate the mode dial to b. 2 Rotate the live view selector to 1 (movie live view).
3 Press the a button. • The mirror will be raised and live view will start. The viewfinder will go dark and the view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. • During live view, exposure for movies and photographs can be previewed in the monitor. 4 Press the movie-record button to start recording.
• 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. • Focus can be adjusted by tapping your subject in the monitor. 5 Press the movie-record button again to end recording. 6 Press the a button to exit live view.
D Recording Movies • When filming movies, you may notice the following in the display. These phenomena will also be visible in any footage recorded with the camera.
• Sounds made by the camera may be audible in footage recorded: - During autofocus - When power aperture is used - During aperture adjustment - With vibration reduction enabled on vibration reduction (VR) lenses • If the sound level is displayed in red, the volume is too high. Adjust microphone sensitivity. D The Count-Down Display • A count-down timer will be displayed in the top left corner of the monitor 30 s before movie recording ends automatically.
Taking Photos During Filming Photos can be taken during filming by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down. The resulting photo will have an aspect ratio of 16:9. • A C icon will flash in the display when a photo is taken. • Photos can be taken while recording is in progress. Taking photos does not interrupt movie recording. D Taking Photos During Filming • Up to 40 photographs can be taken with each movie. Note that photos can be taken even when the subject is not in focus.
Playback Press the K button to view photos and movies recorded with the camera. 1 Press the K button. • A picture will be displayed in the monitor. • The memory card containing the picture currently displayed is shown by an icon. 2 Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. • Additional pictures can also be viewed by flicking a finger left or right over the display (0 14). • To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
A Image Review When [On] is selected for [Image review] in the playback menu, pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting without the user pressing the K button.
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon. Tap the a icon in the display or press J to start playback (a progress bar shows your approximate position in the movie).
❚❚ Movie Playback Operations To Pause Resume Rewind/ advance Start slowmotion playback Description Press 3 to pause playback. Press J to resume playback when playback is paused or during rewind/advance. • Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. Speed increases with each press, from 2× to 4× to 8× to 16×. • Keep 4 or 2 pressed to skip respectively to the first frame or last frame. • The first frame is indicated by a h in the top right corner of the display, the last frame by a i.
To Description If the movie contains indices, rotating the subcommand dial takes you to the next or previous index. Skip to index • Indices can be added or removed from the [EDIT MOVIE] menu, which can be displayed by pausing playback and pressing the i button. Press X (T) to increase volume, W (Y) to Adjust volume decrease. To display the [EDIT MOVIE] menu, pause playback Trim movie and press the i button. Exit Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.
Deleting Unwanted Pictures Pictures can be deleted as described below. Note that once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. 1 Display the picture. • Press the K button to start playback and press 4 or 2 until the desired picture is displayed. • The location of the current image is shown by an icon at the bottom left corner of the display. 2 Delete the picture • Press the O (Q) button; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press the O (Q) button again to delete the image and return to playback.
Camera Controls The G Button Press the G button to view the menus. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 D PLAYBACK MENU C PHOTO SHOOTING MENU 1 MOVIE SHOOTING MENU A CUSTOM SETTING MENU B SETUP MENU N RETOUCH MENU O MY MENU/ m RECENT SETTINGS * d Help icon Current settings * 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 5 highlighted item, or move cursor right Move cursor down Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left 1 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. 2 Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.
3 Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu. 4 Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item. 5 Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item.
6 Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. 7 Select the highlighted option. • Press J. • To exit without making a selection, press the G button. • To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
D Grayed-Out Items Some items and menu options may be unavailable depending on the mode and camera state. Unavailable items are displayed in gray and cannot be selected. D Text Entry A keyboard is displayed when text entry is required. 1 Text display area 1 2 Keyboard area 3 Keyboard selection 2 3 • • • • • • • Enter characters at the current cursor position by highlighting them with the multi selector and pressing J.
A The d (Help) Icon • Where available, a description of the currently-selected item can be viewed by pressing the Q/g (U) button. • Press 1 or 3 to scroll. Press Q/g (U) again to return to the menus. • A Touch Controls You can also navigate the menus using touch controls (0 14).
The i Button (the i Menu) For quick access to frequently-used settings, press the i button or tap the i icon in the live-view display to view the i menu. • 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. • Different menus are displayed during viewfinder photography, live view, and movie recording.
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 and cannot be selected. A The Command Dials • The main command dial can be used to choose the setting for the item currently highlighted in the i menu. 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.
The Still Photography i Menu Pressing the i button during still photography displays the items listed below. Highlight the desired item using the multi selector and press J to view options.
The Movie i Menu Pressing the i button during movie recording displays the items listed below. Highlight the desired item using the multi selector and press J to view options.
The Playback i Menu Pressing the i button during playback displays a contextsensitive i menu of frequently-used playback options.
The R Button Use the R button to view shooting information or choose the indicators displayed. Viewfinder Photography During viewfinder photography, you can press the R button to view an information display in the monitor. The display lists such data as shutter speed, aperture, number of exposures remaining, and AF-area mode.
Live View Photography Use the R button to cycle through the following displays: ❚❚ Live View Selector Rotated to C 1 2 3 4 Indicators on Simplified display Histogram * Virtual horizon * Displayed when [On] is selected for Custom Setting d9 [Exposure Preview (Lv)] in mode P, S, A, or M. Not displayed if [On] is selected for [Multiple exposure] > [Overlay shooting] in the photo shooting menu.
❚❚ Live View Selector Rotated to 1 1 2 3 4 70 Indicators on Simplified display Histogram Virtual horizon Camera Controls
The Mode Dial Use the mode dial to choose a shooting mode. Choose whether to adjust shutter speed and/or aperture manually or leave the camera in charge.
Using the Mode Dial Press the mode dial lock release and rotate the mode dial to choose from the following modes: Mode b P S A M U1/U2 EFCT 72 Auto Programmed auto Shutterpriority auto Aperturepriority auto Manual User settings modes Description A simple, “point-and-shoot” mode that leaves the camera in charge of settings (0 36, 45). The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. You choose the shutter speed; the camera selects the aperture for best results.
The Release Mode Dial Rotate the release mode dial to choose the operation performed when the shutter is released. Choosing a Release Mode Press the release mode dial lock release on top of the camera and rotate the release mode dial. Mode S CL Description The camera takes one photograph each time the Single frame shutter-release button is pressed. At default settings, the camera takes photos at up to 3 fps while the shutter-release button is pressed.
Mode CH Q QC E Continuous high speed Quiet shutterrelease Quiet continuous shutterrelease Self-timer MUP Mirror up 74 Camera Controls Description The camera takes photos at up to 7 fps while the shutter-release button is pressed.
The Focus-Mode Selector Choose AF for autofocus, M for manual focus.
The AF-Mode Button Choose the AF and AF-area modes. The AF mode determines how the camera focuses in autofocus mode, the AF-area mode how the camera selects the focus point for autofocus.
Choosing an AF Mode Hold the AF-mode button and rotate the main command dial. The options available vary with camera settings. Option AF-A AF-S AF-C AF-F Description The camera uses AF-S when photographing stationary subjects and AF-C when [AF mode photographing subjects that are in motion. auto-switch] • This option is available only during still photography. Use with stationary subjects. Focus locks while [Single AF] the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. For moving subjects.
Choosing an AF-Area Mode Hold the AF-mode button and rotate the sub-command dial. The options available vary with the AF mode. ❚❚ Viewfinder Photography Option [Single-point AF] [Dynamic-area AF (9 points)]/ [Dynamic-area AF (21 points)]/ [Dynamic-area AF (51 points)] 78 Description The camera focuses on a point selected by the user. • Use with stationary subjects.
Option Description The user selects the focus point; while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway, the camera will track subjects that leave the selected focus point and select [3D-tracking] new focus points as required. This option is available when AF-A or AF-C is selected for AF mode. • Use for subjects that are moving erratically from side to side (e.g., tennis players). The camera focuses using a group of focus points selected by the user.
❚❚ Live View Option 3 [Pinpoint AF] [Singlepoint AF] [Wide-area f AF (S)] d 80 g [Wide-area AF (L)] e [Dynamicarea AF] Camera Controls Description 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. • It is recommended for shots involving static subjects, such as buildings, in-studio product photography, and close-ups. • This option is available only when AF-S is selected as the AF mode for still photography.
Option h [Auto-area AF] Description The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus area. • Use on occasions when you don’t have time to select the focus point yourself, for portraits, or for snapshots and other spur-of-the-moment photos. • If a portrait subject is detected during live view photography, an amber border indicating the focus point will appear around the subject’s face.
The AF-ON Button The AF-ON button can be used for focus in autofocus mode. • You can choose the role assigned to the AF-ON button. Use Custom Settings f3 [Custom controls] and g2 [Custom controls] in the Custom Settings menu to choose the roles played by the button during photography and movie recording, respectively. The A Button Press the A (AE-L/AF-L) button to lock focus and exposure for photographs taken using autofocus. • You can choose the role assigned to the A button.
Exposure (AE) 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 when [Spot metering] or [Center-weighted metering] is selected for metering. Focus Lock Use focus lock to lock focus on the current subject when AF-A or AF-C is selected for AF mode. When using focus lock, choose an AF-area mode other than [Auto-area AF].
2 With the shutter-release button pressed halfway (q), press the A button (w). • Focus and exposure will lock while the A button is pressed. Exposure will not change even when the composition is altered. • An AE-L icon will be displayed in the viewfinder or monitor. 3 Keeping the A button pressed, recompose the photograph. 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.
A Locking Focus When AF-S Is Selected for AF Mode Focus will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus will also lock while the A button is pressed. A Using the Shutter-Release Button for Exposure Lock 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 Q/g (U) Button The Q/g (U) button can be used during shooting to adjust white balance. White balance delivers natural colors with light sources of different hues. D The Q/g (U) Button The Q/g (U) button may be disabled in some shooting modes or when certain conditions apply. Adjusting White Balance Hold the Q/g (U) button and rotate the main command dial.
Options for the selected setting, if any, can be selected by holding the Q/g (U) button and rotating the sub-command dial. If coordinates are displayed as shown, you can hold the Q/g (U) button and fine-tune white balance using the multi selector. • Press 4 or 2 to fine-tune white balance on the amber-blue axis and 1 or 3 to fine-tune white balance on the green-magenta axis. • When [Choose color temperature] is selected, you can press 4 or 2 to highlight a digit. Press 1 or 3 to change.
Option Description White balance is adjusted automatically for optimal results with most light 4 [Auto] sources. i [Keep white (reduce Eliminate the warm color cast produced warm colors)] by incandescent lighting. Partially preserve the warm color cast j [Keep overall atmosphere] produced by incandescent lighting. k [Keep warm lighting Preserve the warm color cast produced colors] by incandescent lighting.
Option Description I [Fluorescent] [Sodium-vapor lamps] [Warm-white fluorescent] Use under fluorescent lighting; choose [White fluorescent] the bulb type according to the light [Cool-white fluorescent] source. [Day white fluorescent] [Daylight fluorescent] [High temp. mercuryvapor] Use with studio strobe lighting and other 5 [Flash] large flash units. K [Choose color Choose the color temperature directly.
A Protecting Pictures from Deletion During playback, the Q/g (U) button can be used to protect pictures. Protecting pictures helps prevent accidental deletion. A Viewing Help Where available, a description of the currently-selected item can be viewed by pressing the Q/g (U) button (0 62).
The S (Q) Button Use the S (Q) button to adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity). The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures. You also have the option of enabling auto ISO sensitivity control, which automatically adjusts sensitivity if optimal exposure cannot be achieved at the setting selected by the user. Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Hold the S (Q) button and rotate the main command dial.
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.
Enabling Auto ISO Sensitivity Control In P, S, A, and M modes, you can hold the S (Q) button and rotate the sub-command dial to choose whether the camera will automatically adjust ISO sensitivity if the desired exposure cannot be achieved at the value selected by the user. • When auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled, ISO AUTO indicators will appear in the control panel and viewfinder. When these indicators are lit (not flashing), pictures will be taken at the sensitivity selected for [ISO sensitivity].
The E Button Use the E (exposure compensation) 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 D The E Button The E button may be disabled in some shooting modes or when certain conditions apply. Adjusting Exposure Compensation Hold the E button and rotate the main command dial. • Higher values make the subject brighter, lower values darker.
The X (T) Button The X (T) button is used to adjust image quality and choose the size of JPEG images. Adjusting Image Quality During viewfinder photography, image quality can be adjusted by holding the X (T) button and rotating the main command dial.
Option [NEF (RAW) + JPEG finem] [NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine] [NEF (RAW) + JPEG normalm] [NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal] [NEF (RAW) + JPEG basicm] [NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic] [NEF (RAW)] [JPEG finem] [JPEG fine] [JPEG normalm] [JPEG normal] [JPEG basicm] [JPEG basic] 96 Camera Controls Description Record two copies of each photo: an NEF (RAW) image and a JPEG copy. For the JPEG copy, you can choose from options prioritizing image quality or file size.
Choosing an Image Size During viewfinder photography, image size can be adjusted by holding the X (T) button and rotating the sub-command dial. Choose from [Large], [Medium], and [Small]; the selected option applies to JPEG photos. The physical dimensions of the photos in pixels varies with image area.
A Zoom Preview (Live View Photography) Press the X (T) button to zoom in on the view through the lens in the monitor. • The zoom ratio increases each time the X (T) button is pressed; to zoom out, press W (Y). • While the view through the lens is zoomed in, a navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display. • Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor.
The W (Y) Button Use the W (Y) button to choose how the camera meters light when setting exposure. D The W (Y) Button The W (Y) button may be disabled in some shooting modes or when certain conditions apply. Choosing a Metering Option Hold the W (Y) button and rotate the main command dial.
Option L M N t Description Matrix metering is adapted to a wide range of [Matrix metering] subjects. It produces natural-looking results. The camera assigns the greatest weight to the [Center-weighted center of the frame. It can be used with subjects that dominate the composition, for metering] example. The camera meters a circle 4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter (approximately 1.5% of frame).
The N (Y) Button Use the N (Y) button to adjust flash mode and compensation when using optional flash units. Flash mode determines the effect produced by the flash, flash compensation the flash level. D The N (Y) Button The N (Y) button may be disabled in some shooting modes or when certain conditions apply. Choosing a Flash Mode Hold the N (Y) button and rotate the main command dial.
Shooting mode b, P, S, A, [Fill flash] This mode is recommended for M, EFCT (front-curtain most situations. (j and m sync) excluded) [Red-eye b, P, S, A, The flash fires before the reduction] M, EFCT photograph is taken, reducing “red(red-eye (j and m eye”. reduction) excluded) As for “fill flash”, except that slow shutter speeds are used to capture [Slow sync] P, A background lighting at night or (slow sync) under low light.
Adjusting Flash Compensation Hold the N (Y) button and rotate the sub-command dial. • Choose positive values for brighter lighting, negative values to ensure that the subject is not too brightly lit. • Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to ±0.0. Flash compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.
The BKT Button Use the BKT button to choose the bracketing increment and number of shots in the bracketing program. Bracketing is used to vary exposure, flash level, white balance, or Active D-Lighting (ADL) over a series of shots. • The role performed by the BKT button can be chosen using Custom Setting f3 [Custom controls]. D The BKT Button The BKT button may be disabled in some shooting modes or when certain conditions apply.
The Pv Button To stop the lens down to the selected aperture and preview depth of field during shooting, press and hold the Pv button. • Optional flash units compatible with the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) will emit a modeling flash. The modeling flash can be disabled by selecting [Off] for Custom Setting e5 [Modeling flash]. • You can choose the role assigned to the Pv button.
The Fn Button Use the Fn button for quick access to selected settings. • The assigned setting can be adjusted by holding the Fn button and rotating the command dials. In some cases, adjustments can be made using both the main and sub-command dials. • Use Custom Settings f3 [Custom controls] and g2 [Custom controls] in the Custom Settings menu to choose the roles played by the Fn button during photography and movie recording, respectively. • The default assignment for the Fn button is [Choose image area].
Shooting Settings Choosing a Shooting Mode Keeping the mode dial lock release pressed, rotate the mode dial to choose from the following modes: Mode b P S Description A simple, “point-and-shoot” mode that Auto (0 36, 45) leaves the camera in charge of settings. Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for Programmed optimal exposure. Recommended for auto (0 109) snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings.
Mode Description User chooses aperture; camera selects Apertureshutter speed for best results. Use to blur A priority auto background or bring both foreground and (0 111) background into focus. User controls both shutter speed and Manual M aperture. Set shutter speed to Bulb or Time (0 113) for long time-exposures. User settings Assign frequently-used settings to these U1/U2 modes (0 115) positions for quick recall. Special effects Take pictures with added special effects.
Shooting in Modes P, S, A, and M ❚❚ 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. You also have the option of choosing different combinations of shutter speed and aperture without altering exposure (“flexible program”).
❚❚ S (Shutter-Priority Auto) In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. To choose a shutter speed, rotate the main command dial while the exposure meters are on. • Shutter speed can be set to “s” or to values between 30 s (q) and 1/8000 s (o).
❚❚ A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. To adjust aperture, rotate the sub-command dial while the exposure meters are on. • Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum values for the lens.
A Non-CPU Lenses Use the lens aperture ring to adjust aperture. If the maximum aperture of the lens has been specified using the [Non-CPU lens data] item in setup menu when a non-CPU lens is attached, the current f-number will be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel, rounded to the nearest full stop. • Otherwise the aperture displays will show only the number of stops (F, with maximum aperture displayed as F0) and the f-number must be read from the lens aperture ring.
❚❚ 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, 0 170). Shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted with reference to the exposure indicators by rotating the command dials as follows while the standby timer is on: • Rotate the main command dial to choose the shutter speed. Shutter speed can be set to values between 1/8000 s (o) and 30 s (q), to A (Bulb) or % (Time), or to s.
A AF Micro NIKKOR Lenses Provided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio need only be taken into account when the lens aperture ring is used to set aperture. A Extended Shutter Speeds For shutter speeds as slow as 900 s (15 minutes), select [On] for Custom Setting d6 [Extended shutter speeds (M)]. A Exposure Indicators The exposure indicators in the viewfinder and control panel show whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings.
User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes Assign frequently-used settings to the U1 and U2 positions on the mode dial. ❚❚ Saving User Settings Follow the steps below to save settings: 1 Adjust settings.
3 Select a position. Highlight [Save to U1] or [Save to U2] and press 2. 4 Save user settings. Highlight [Save settings] using 1 and 3 and press J to assign current settings to the selected user settings mode. 5 Take pictures using saved settings. Rotate the mode dial to U1 or U2 to recall the settings last saved to the selected position.
A User Settings The following cannot be saved to U1 or U2.
❚❚ Resetting User Settings To reset settings for U1 or U2 to default values: 1 Select [Reset user settings]. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight [Reset user settings] in the setup menu and press 2. 2 Select a position. Highlight [Reset U1] or [Reset U2] and press 2. 3 Reset user settings. Highlight [Reset] and press J to restore default settings for the selected position. The camera will function in mode P.
Using Special Effects Modes ❚❚ Choosing an Effect To choose an effect, rotate the mode dial to EFCT and then rotate the main command dial to choose the desired option. ❚❚ Special Effects Option j [Night vision] f [Super vivid] d [Pop] e [Photo illustration] Description Use under conditions of darkness to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities. • Manual focus can be used if the camera is unable to focus. Overall saturation and contrast are increased for a more vibrant image.
Option k l m 8 9 ! Description Create photos and movies with saturation and peripheral illumination similar to pictures shot [Toy camera with a toy camera. effect] • k ([Toy camera effect]) effects can be adjusted in live view (0 123). Create photos that appear to be pictures of dioramas. Works best when shooting from a high vantage point. • l ([Miniature effect]) effects can be [Miniature adjusted in live view (0 124). effect] • Miniature effect movies play back at high speed.
A Preventing Blur Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds. A Special Effects Modes • • • • • Pictures taken in j, f, d, e, k, l, or m mode with [NEF (RAW)] selected for image quality will be recorded at an image quality of [JPEG fine m], while in the case of pictures taken at a setting of NEF (RAW) + JPEG, only the JPEG copy will be recorded.
❚❚ Adjusting e (Photo Illustration) Settings When e is selected, the effect can be adjusted in live view: 1 Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. 2 Press J. Photo illustration options will be displayed. 3 Adjust outline thickness. Press 4 to thin outlines or 2 to make them thicker. 4 Press J. Press J to save changes; the selected effect will be applied during shooting.
❚❚ Adjusting k (Toy Camera Effect) Settings When k is selected, the effect can be adjusted in live view: 1 Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. 2 Press J. Toy camera effect options will be displayed. 3 Adjust options. • Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting. • [Vividness]: Press 2 for more saturation, 4 for less. • [Vignetting]: Press 2 for more vignetting, 4 for less. 4 Press J.
❚❚ Adjusting l (Miniature Effect) Settings When l is selected, the effect can be adjusted in live view: 1 Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. 2 Position the focus point. • Use the multi selector to position the focus point in the area that you want to be in focus. • To check focus, press the shutterrelease button halfway. • To temporarily clear miniature effect options from the display and enlarge the view in the monitor for precise focus, press X (T).
3 Display options. Press J to display miniature effect options. 4 Choose the orientation and size of the area that will be in focus. • Press 4 or 2 to choose the orientation of the area that will be in focus. • Press 1 or 3 to choose the width of the area that will be in focus. 5 Press J. Press J to save changes; the selected effect will be applied during shooting. A Movies Miniature effect movies play back at high speed.
❚❚ Adjusting m (Selective Color) Settings When m is selected, the effect can be adjusted in live view: 1 Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. 2 Press J. Selective color options will be displayed.
3 Select colors. • Frame an object of the desired color in the white square at the center of the display. • To zoom in for more precise color selection, press X (T). Press W (Y) to zoom out. • Press 1 to choose the color of the object in the white square as one that will be recorded in color when photographs are taken; the selected color will appear in the first of the numbered color boxes. • All colors other than those selected in the color boxes will appear in black and white.
5 Select additional colors. • To select additional colors, rotate the main command dial to highlight another of the numbered color boxes and repeat Steps 3 and 4. • Up to 3 colors can be selected. • To deselect the highlighted color, press O (Q). • To remove all colors, press and hold O (Q). A confirmation dialog will be displayed; select [Yes]. 6 Press J. Press J to save changes; the selected effect will be applied during shooting.
Image Recording Options (Image Area, Quality, and Size) Adjusting Image Area Settings Image area settings can be displayed by selecting [Image area] in the photo shooting menu.
❚❚ Choose Image Area Choose the image area. The following options are available: Option c a m Z Description Images are recorded in FX format with an angle of [FX (36×24)] view equivalent to a NIKKOR lens on a 35 mm format camera. Images are recorded in DX format. To calculate the [DX (24×16)] approximate focal length of the lens in 35 mm format, multiply by 1.5. [1:1 (24×24)] Pictures are recorded with an aspect ratio of 1 : 1. [16:9 (36×20)] Pictures are recorded with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9.
D DX Lenses DX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and have a smaller angle of view than lenses for 35 mm format cameras. If [Auto DX crop] is off and an option other than [DX (24 × 16)] (DX format) is selected for [Choose image area] when a DX lens is attached, the edges of the image may be eclipsed. This may not be apparent in the viewfinder, but when the images are played back you may notice a drop in resolution or that the edges of the picture are blacked out.
A Choosing the Image Area via Buttons and Command Dials If [Choose image area] has been assigned to a button using Custom Setting f3 [Custom controls], the image area can be selected by pressing the button and rotating a command dial. • The selected crop is displayed in the viewfinder (0 130). • The option currently selected for image area can be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder by pressing the button to which [Choose image area] is assigned.
❚❚ [Auto DX Crop] Choose whether the camera automatically selects the [DX (24×16)] (DX format) image area when a DX lens is attached. Option [On] [Off] Description The camera automatically selects the [DX (24×16)] (DX format) image area when a DX lens is attached. Automatic image-area selection disabled. ❚❚ The Viewfinder Mask Display If [On] is selected, the area outside crop ([FX (36×24)] excepted) will be shown in gray in the viewfinder.
Adjusting Image Quality Choose the image quality option used when photographs are recorded. Option [NEF (RAW) + JPEG finem] [NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine] [NEF (RAW) + JPEG normalm] [NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal] [NEF (RAW) + JPEG basicm] [NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic] [NEF (RAW)] [JPEG finem] [JPEG fine] [JPEG normalm] [JPEG normal] [JPEG basicm] [JPEG basic] 134 Shooting Settings Description Record two copies of each photo: an NEF (RAW) image and a JPEG copy.
A NEF (RAW) • NEF (RAW) files have the extension “*.nef”. The process of converting NEF (RAW) pictures to other highly-portable formats such as JPEG is referred to as “NEF (RAW) processing”. During this process, Picture Controls and settings such as exposure compensation and white balance can be freely adjusted. • The RAW data themselves are unaffected by NEF (RAW) processing and their quality will remain intact even if the pictures are processed multiple times at different settings.
❚❚ Choosing an Image Quality Option During viewfinder photography, you can choose an image quality option by holding the X (T) button and rotating the main command dial. A The Photo Shooting Menu [Image Quality] Option Image quality can also be adjusted using the [Image quality] item in the photo shooting menu. Use the [Image quality] item in the photo shooting menu to adjust image quality during live view.
Choosing an Image Size Choose a size for new JPEG pictures. The size for JPEG pictures can be selected from [Large], [Medium], and [Small]. The number of pixels in the image varies with the option selected for image area (0 129).
❚❚ Choosing an Image Size During viewfinder photography, you can choose the image size by holding the X (T) button and rotating the sub-command dial. A The Photo Shooting Menu [Image Size] Option Image size for JPEG images can also be adjusted using the [Image size] item in the photo shooting menu. Use the [Image size] item in the photo shooting menu to adjust image size during live view.
Choosing How the Camera Focuses (Focus) Choosing a Focus Mode Rotate the focus-mode selector to AF to select autofocus or to M to select manual focus. During viewfinder photography, the camera focuses using 51 focus points.
Autofocus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in autofocus mode. ❚❚ Viewfinder Photography Option AF-A [AF mode auto-switch] AF-S [Single AF] AF-C [Continuous AF] 140 Shooting Settings Description The camera uses AF-S when photographing stationary subjects and AF-C when photographing subjects that are in motion. For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
A Predictive Focus Tracking If AF-C is selected for AF mode, or if AF-A is selected and the camera is shooting using AF-C, the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject moves toward or away from the camera while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway or the AF-ON button is pressed. This allows the camera to track focus while attempting to predict where the subject will be when the shutter is released.
❚❚ Live View Photography Option AF-A [AF mode auto-switch] AF-S [Single AF] AF-C [Continuous AF] 142 Shooting Settings Description The camera automatically selects AF-S when the subject is stationary and AF-C when the subject is in motion. • This option is available only during still photography. For stationary subjects. Press the shutterrelease button halfway to focus.
Option AF-F [Full-time AF] Description The camera adjusts focus continuously in response to subject movement or changes in composition. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus point will turn from red to green and focus will lock. • This option is available only during filming.
❚❚ Choosing an Autofocus Mode To choose the autofocus mode, hold the AF-mode button and rotate the main command dial. • During viewfinder photography, the selected AF mode is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder. • During live view photography and filming, the selected AF mode is displayed in the monitor.
AF-Area Mode Choose how the camera selects the focus point for autofocus. ❚❚ Viewfinder Photography Option [Single-point AF] [Dynamic-area AF (9 points)]/ [Dynamic-area AF (21 points)]/ [Dynamic-area AF (51 points)] Description Select the focus point (0 159); the camera will focus on the subject in the selected focus point only. Use with stationary subjects. Select the focus point.
Option [3D-tracking] [Group-area AF] Description Select the focus point. While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in AF-A and AF-C focus modes, the camera will use all 51 focus points to track subjects that leave the selected point and choose new points as required. • Use to quickly compose pictures with subjects that are moving erratically from side to side (e.g., tennis players).
Option Description The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus point. • If a face is detected, the camera will give priority to the portrait subject (facedetection AF). This lets you concentrate on composition and facial expressions even if your subject is in motion (0 155). [Auto-area AF] • Use on occasions when you don’t have time to select the focus point yourself, for portraits, or snapshots and other spur-of-the-moment photos.
D AF-Area Mode AF-area mode is shown in the control panel and viewfinder. AF-area mode Control panel Viewfinder Viewfinder focuspoint display (during selection) [Single-point AF] [Dynamic-area AF (9 points)] * [Dynamic-area AF (21 points)] * [Dynamic-area AF (51 points)] * [3D-tracking] [Group-area AF] [Auto-area AF] * Only active focus point is displayed in the viewfinder. Remaining focus points provide information to assist focus operation.
A 3D-Tracking When [3D-tracking] is selected for AF-area mode, the camera stores the colors in the area surrounding the focus point at the moment the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. Consequently 3D-tracking may not produce the desired results with subjects that are similar in color to the background or that occupy a very small area of the frame.
❚❚ Live View Photography Option 3 [Pinpoint AF] d [Singlepoint AF] [Wide-area f AF (S)] g [Wide-area AF (L)] Description Recommended for shots involving static subjects, such as buildings, in-studio product photography, or close-ups. Use for pinpoint focus on a selected spot in the frame smaller than the focus point for [Single-point AF]. This option is available only when AF-S is chosen for AF mode during still photography. Focusing may be slower than with [Single-point AF].
Option e [Dynamicarea AF] h [Auto-area 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 [Singlepoint AF]. • This option is available only when AF-A or AF-C is selected for autofocus mode during still photography.
D Using Autofocus in Live View • 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, sodium-vapor, or similar lighting - A cross (star) filter or other special filter
A s: The Center Focus Point In all AF-area modes except [Auto-area AF], a dot appears in the focus point when it is in the center of the frame. A Quick Focus-Point Selection For quicker focus-point selection, choose [Every other point] for Custom Setting a6 [Focus points used] to use only a quarter of the available focus points (the number of points available for [Pinpoint AF] and [Wide-area AF (L)] does not change).
❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area Mode To choose the AF-area mode, hold the AF-mode button and rotate the sub-command dial. • During viewfinder photography, the selected AF-area mode is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder. • During live view photography and filming, the selected AF-area mode is displayed in the monitor.
❚❚ Face/Eye-Detection AF When [Auto-area AF] is selected for AFarea mode, you have the option of enabling face-detection AF, allowing the camera to detect the faces of human portrait subjects. Face/eye detection AF, in which the camera detects both faces and eyes, is available during live view photography. Face- and eye-detection AF can be configured using Custom Setting a5 [Auto-area AF face/eye detection].
Live View Photography • If [Face and eye detection on] is selected and a portrait subject is detected, an amber border indicating the focus point will appear around the subject’s face. If the camera detects the subject’s eyes during live view photography, the border will instead be displayed around one or the other of their eyes. • Faces detected when [Face detection on] is selected are similarly indicated by an amber border.
D Face/Eye-Detection AF • • Eye detection is not available during movie recording. Eye and face detection may not perform as expected if: - the subject’s face occupies a very large or very small proportion of the frame, - the subject’s face is lit too brightly or too poorly, - the subject is wearing glasses or sunglasses, - the subject’s face or eyes are obscured by hair or other objects, or - the subject moves excessively during shooting.
❚❚ Subject Tracking AF If [Auto-area AF] is selected for AF-area mode during live view, you can press J to enable focus tracking. The focus point will change to a targeting reticle; position the reticle over the target and press the AF-ON button or press J again to start tracking. The focus point will track the selected subject as it moves through the frame. To end tracking, press J a third time. To exit subject-tracking mode, press the W (Y) button.
Focus Point Selection Except when [Auto-area AF] is selected for AF-area mode, the focus point can be selected manually, allowing photographs to be composed with the subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame. 1 Undo the focus selector lock. Rotate the focus selector lock to I. 2 Use the multi selector to select the focus point while the standby timer is on. • During viewfinder photography, you can choose from 51 focus points.
• The center focus point can be selected by pressing J. • The focus selector lock can be rotated to the locked (L) position following selection to prevent the selected focus point from changing when the multi selector is pressed. A Focus Lock If your subject will not be in the selected focus point in the final composition, or if the camera is unable to focus on the selected subject, press the A button to lock focus at the desired distance before recomposing the shot (0 83).
A Getting Good Results with Autofocus The camera may be unable to focus under the conditions listed below, in which case the shutter release may be disabled or pictures may be out of focus, the latter a result of the camera either displaying the in-focus indicator (I)—or, in live view, displaying the focus point in green—when the subject is not in focus. Focus manually or use focus lock to focus on another subject at the same distance.
Manual Focus Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF NIKKOR lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results. • AF lenses: Set the lens focus mode switch (if present) and camera focus-mode selector to M. • Manual focus lenses: Focus manually.
To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus. D AF Lenses Do not use AF lenses with the lens focus-mode switch set to M and the camera focus-mode selector set to AF. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera or lens. This does not apply to AF-S and AF-P lenses, which can be used in M mode without setting the camera focusmode selector to M.
❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder The focus indicators (I) in the viewfinder and monitor can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus. • In-focus indicators (I) are displayed when the subject is in focus. Focus indicator (steady) (steady) (steady) (steady) Status The subject is in focus. The focus point is in front of the subject. The focus point is behind the subject. The camera is unable to focus.
A AF-P Lenses When an AF-P lens is used in manual focus mode, the in-focus indicator will flash in the viewfinder (or in live view, the focus point will flash in the monitor) to warn that continuing to rotate the focus ring in the current direction will not bring the subject into focus. A The Focal Plane Mark and Flange-Back Distance Focus distance is measured from the focal plane mark (E) on the camera body, which shows the position of the focal plane inside the camera (q).
Exposure-Related Settings (Metering and Exposure Compensation) Choosing How the Camera Sets Exposure Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. Choose the method used and area metered when the camera sets exposure. • In modes other than P, S, A, and M, the camera selects the metering method according to the scene. Option L [Matrix metering] M [Centerweighted metering] Description Produces natural results in most situations.
Option N [Spot metering] [Highlightt weighted metering] Description The camera meters a circle 4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter (approximately 1.5% of the frame). The circle is centered on the current focus point, making it possible to meter off-center subjects (the camera will meter the center focus point if a non-CPU lens or an AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8–15mm f/3.5–4.5E ED lens is attached or if [Auto-area AF] is in effect; 0 145).
❚❚ Choosing a Metering Option Hold the W (Y) button and rotate the main command dial. • The selected metering option is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder.
A [Matrix Metering] and Lens Type The metering method used when [Matrix metering] is selected varies with the lens. • CPU lenses: - 3D color matrix metering III: Available with type D, E, and G CPU lenses. The camera includes distance information when calculating exposure. - Color matrix metering III: Available with CPU lenses of types other than D, E, and G. Distance information is not included.
Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) 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. Shutter speed: Bulb (35-second exposure) Aperture: f/25 Shutter speed Bulb Time Description The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down. The exposure starts when the shutter-release button is pressed and ends when the button is pressed a second time.
1 Ready the camera. Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface. 2 Rotate the mode dial to M. Keeping the mode dial lock release pressed, rotate the mode dial to M. 3 Choose a shutter speed. • While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb (A) or Time (%). • The exposure indicators do not appear when Bulb (A) or Time (%) is selected.
4 Open the shutter. • Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or optional remote cord or wireless remote controller all the way down. Keep the shutter-release button pressed until the exposure is complete. • Time: After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the way down. 5 Close the shutter. • Bulb: Take your finger off the shutter-release button. • Time: Press the shutter-release button all the way down.
Autoexposure Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after setting exposure for a specific area of the subject. Exposure lock comes in handy when the area used to set exposure is much brighter or darker than its surroundings. 1 Select [Center-weighted metering] or [Spot metering] (0 166). 2 Lock exposure. • Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutterrelease button halfway.
3 Recompose the photograph. Keeping the A button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. A Metered Area In [Spot metering] (0 166), exposure will be locked at the value metered in a circle centered on the selected focus point. In [Center-weighted metering], exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 12-mm circle in the center of the viewfinder.
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when [Spot metering] or [Center-weighted metering] is selected for metering (0 166). −1 EV No exposure compensation +1 EV ❚❚ Adjusting Exposure Compensation Hold the E button and rotate the main command dial. • The selected value is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder.
• In general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker. • The current value is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder when the E button is pressed. Display No exposure compensation (E button pressed) − 0.3 EV +2.0 EV Control panel Viewfinder • E icons and exposure indicators will appear in the control panel and viewfinder. In modes other than M, the zero (“0”) at the center of the exposure indicator will flash in the control panel.
A Mode M In mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator; shutter speed and aperture do not change. A Using a Flash When a flash is used, exposure compensation affects both flash level and exposure, altering the brightness of both the main subject and the background. Custom Setting e3 [Exposure comp. for flash] can be used to restrict the effects of exposure compensation to the background only.
Choosing the Operation Performed When the Shutter Is Released (Release Mode) Choosing a Release Mode Such as SingleFrame, Continuous, or Quiet Shutter-Release To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial so that the pointer aligns with the desired setting.
Mode S CL CH Description The camera takes one photograph each time the Single frame shutter-release button is pressed. At default settings, the camera takes photos at up to 3 fps while the shutter-release button is pressed. • The frame advance rate can be selected using Continuous Custom Setting d1 [CL mode shooting speed]. low speed Choose from values of from 1 to 6 fps. Note, however, that regardless of the option selected, the maximum frame advance rate during live view is 3 fps.
Mode Q QC E Quiet shutterrelease Qc (quiet continuous) shutterrelease Self-timer MUP Mirror up 180 Shooting Settings Description As for single frame, except that the mirror does not click back into place while the shutter-release button is fully pressed, allowing the user to control the timing of the click made by the mirror, which is also quieter than in single frame mode. In addition, a beep does not sound regardless of the setting selected for [Beep options] > [Beep on/off] in the setup menu.
D Burst Photography • Depending on shooting conditions and memory card performance, the memory card access lamp may light for anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Do not remove the memory card while the memory card access lamp is lit. Not only could any unrecorded images be lost, but the camera or memory card could be damaged. • If the camera is switched off while the memory card access lamp is lit, the power will not turn off until all images in the buffer have been recorded.
A Frame Advance Rate The figures for frame advance rate apply in mode S or M at shutter speeds of 1/250 s or faster with AF-C selected for autofocus mode and other settings at default values. Frame advance rates may slow: • at slow shutter speeds, • when [On] is selected for [ISO sensitivity settings] > [Auto ISO sensitivity control] in the photo shooting menu and ISO sensitivity is altered automatically by the camera, • when ISO sensitivity is set to a value of from Hi 0.
Self-Timer Mode (E) The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for selfportraits. 1 Select self-timer mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to E. 2 Frame the photograph and focus. The timer will not start if the camera is unable to focus with AF-S selected for AF mode or in other situations in which the shutter cannot be released.
3 Start the timer. • Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer; the shutter will be released after about 10 seconds, during which the self-timer lamp will at first flash for approximately 8 seconds and then light for roughly 2 seconds. • To turn the self-timer off before a photograph is taken, turn the release mode dial to another setting. • The timer duration, the number shots taken, and the interval between shots can be selected using Custom Setting c3 [Self-timer].
Mirror up Mode (MUP) Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. To use mirror-up mode, press the release mode dial lock release and rotate the release mode dial to MUP (mirror up). After pressing the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure, press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to raise the mirror. Z will be displayed in the control panel; press the shutter-release button all the way down again to take the picture.
A Mirror-Up Mode • Use of a tripod is recommended. To prevent blurring caused by camera movement, press the shutterrelease button smoothly. • The mirror lowers when shooting ends. • A picture will be taken automatically if no operations are performed for about 30 s after the mirror is raised. • In live view, the picture is taken the first time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
Adjusting the Camera’s Sensitivity to Light (ISO Sensitivity) ISO Sensitivity The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. Choose from settings that range from ISO 100 and ISO 51200. Settings of from about 0.3 to 1 EV below ISO 100 and 0.3 to 2 EV above ISO 51200 are also available for special situations. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures.
❚❚ Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Hold the S (Q) button and rotate the main command dial. • The selected option is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder. • b and all EFCT modes other than j also offer an ISO sensitivity of X ([Auto]). When X is selected, the camera adjusts ISO sensitivity automatically. • By default, changes are made in increments of 1/3 EV. The size of the increments can be changed using Custom Setting b1 [EV steps for exposure cntrl].
A The Photo Shooting Menu [ISO Sensitivity Settings] Option ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted using the [ISO sensitivity settings] item in the photo shooting menu. A 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.
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Auto ISO sensitivity control automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity if optimal exposure cannot be achieved at the value selected by the user in P, S, A, and M modes. ❚❚ Enabling Auto ISO Sensitivity Control 1 Select [ISO sensitivity settings] in the photo shooting menu, highlight [Auto ISO sensitivity control] and press 2. 2 Select [On]. • Highlight [On] and press J to enable auto ISO sensitivity control. If a flash is used, ISO sensitivity will be adjusted appropriately.
3 Adjust settings. • Adjust auto ISO sensitivity control settings. Option Description To prevent ISO sensitivity being raised too high, you can select an upper limit for ISO sensitivity control; [Maximum choose from values of from ISO 200 to Hi 2. The sensitivity] minimum value that will be selected using auto ISO sensitivity control is ISO 100. Choose the maximum ISO sensitivity for flash photography; options range from ISO 200 to Hi 2.
Option [Minimum shutter speed] Description In modes P and A, auto ISO sensitivity control only takes effect if shutter speed needed for optimal exposure would fall below this value; choose from settings of 1/4000 s to 30 s. If [Auto] is selected, the camera will choose the minimum shutter speed based on lens focal length (CPU lenses only). For example, the camera will automatically choose faster minimum shutter speeds to prevent blur caused by camera shake when a long lens is attached.
When [On] is selected for [Auto ISO sensitivity control], ISO AUTO indicators will appear in the control panel and viewfinder. When these indicators are lit (not flashing), pictures will be taken at the sensitivity selected for [ISO sensitivity]. When sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user, the ISO AUTO indicators will flash and the altered value will be shown in the displays.
D Auto ISO Sensitivity Control • If value currently selected for [ISO sensitivity] is higher than that chosen for [Maximum sensitivity], the value chosen for [ISO sensitivity] will serve as the upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity control. • During flash photography, shutter speed is limited to the range defined by the values selected for Custom Settings e1 [Flash sync speed] and e2 [Flash shutter speed].
Achieving Natural Colors with Different Light Sources (White Balance) White Balance White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance (4) is recommended with most light sources. If the desired results cannot be achieved with auto white balance, choose an option from the list below or use preset white balance. • In modes other than P, S, A, and M, the camera adjusts white balance automatically according to the scene.
Option (K *) Description When used under natural light, this D [Natural light auto] option produces colors closer to those (4500–8000 K) seen by the naked eye. H [Direct sunlight] (5200 K) Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight. Use in daylight under overcast skies. G [Cloudy] (6000 K) Use in daylight with subjects in shade. M [Shade] (8000 K) J [Incandescent] (3000 K) Use under incandescent lighting.
Option (K *) 5 [Flash] (5400 K) K [Choose color temperature] (2500– 10000 K) L [Preset manual] Description Use with studio strobe lighting and other large flash units. Choose color temperature from list of values or by holding Q/g (U) button and rotating sub-command dial.
❚❚ Choosing a White Balance Option Hold the Q/g (U) button and rotate the main command dial. Options for the selected setting, if any, can be selected by holding the Q/g (U) button and rotating the sub-command dial. D Studio Flash Lighting 4 ([Auto]) may not produce the desired results with large studio flash units. Use preset white balance or set white balance to 5 ([Flash]) and use fine-tuning to adjust white balance.
A The [White Balance] Option White balance can also be adjusted via the [White Balance] item in the photo and movie shooting menus. A D ([Natural Light Auto]) D ([Natural light auto]) may not produce the desired results under artificial light. Choose 4 ([Auto]) or an option that matches the light source.
Fine-Tuning White Balance ❚❚ Using Buttons If coordinates are displayed as shown, you can hold the Q/g (U) button and use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance. • Press 4 or 2 to fine-tune white balance on the amber-blue axis and 1 or 3 to fine-tune white balance on the greenmagenta axis. • The selected setting takes effect when the Q/g (U) button is released.
❚❚ Using the Menus 1 Select [White balance] in the photo shooting menu, highlight the desired option, and press 2 as often as necessary to display finetuning options. For information on fine-tuning preset manual white balance, see “Fine-Tuning Preset Manual White Balance” (0 223). 2 Fine-tune white balance. • Use the multi selector to position the cursor on the grid. The cursor can be moved up to six steps from the center along either of the A (amber)–B (blue) and G (green)–M (magenta) axes.
3 Press J. Press J to save settings and return to the photo shooting menu. A Adjusting White Balance in the i Menu To view white balance options, highlight [White balance] in the i menu and press J. If an option other than [Choose color temperature] is selected, white balance can be fine-tuned by selecting an option and pressing 3 until fine-tuning options are displayed. The results of fine-tuning can be previewed in the display.
A “Mired” Any given change in color temperature produces a greater difference in color at low color temperatures than it would at higher color temperatures. For example, a change of 1000 K produces a much greater change in color at 3000 K than at 6000 K. Mired, calculated by multiplying the inverse of the color temperature by 106, is a measure of color temperature that takes such variation into account, and as such is the unit used in color-temperature compensation filters. E.g.
Choosing a Color Temperature ❚❚ Using Buttons (Amber–Blue Only) To adjust color temperature when [Choose color temperature] is selected for white balance, hold the Q/g (U) button and use the multi selector or rotate the sub-command dial. • Hold the Q/g (U) button and rotate the sub-command dial to choose a color temperature in mireds.
• To highlight a digit, hold the Q/g (U) button and press 4 or 2. Press 1 or 3 to edit the highlighted digit. • Changes apply only to the A (amber)–B (blue) axis. • The selected setting takes effect when the Q/g (U) button is released.
D Choose Color Temperature Note that the desired results will not be obtained with flash or fluorescent lighting. Choose c ([Flash]) or I ([Fluorescent]) for these sources. With other light sources, take a test shot to determine if the selected value is appropriate. A Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions.
❚❚ Using the Menus Color temperature can be selected using the [White balance] options in the photo shooting menu. Enter values for the amber–blue and green–magenta axes as described below. 1 Select [Choose color temperature]. Select [White balance] in the photo shooting menu, then highlight [Choose color temperature] and press 2. 2 Select values for amber–blue and green–magenta. • Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits on the amber (A)–blue (B) axis and press 1 or 3 to change.
3 Press J. • Press J to save changes and return to the photo shooting menu. • If a value other than 0 is selected for the green (G)–magenta (M) axis, an asterisk (“U”) will appear next to the K icon. A Choosing Color Temperature in the i Menu To view white balance options, highlight [White balance] in the i menu and press J. When [Choose color temperature] is selected, color temperature options can be viewed by pressing 3.
Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. The camera can store up to six values for preset white balance in presets d-1 through d-6.
❚❚ Viewfinder Photography Before Measuring White Balance: • Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. In studio settings, a standard 18% gray panel can be used as a reference object. • Note that exposure is automatically increased by 1 EV when white balance is measured using a neutral gray or white reference object. In mode M, adjust exposure so that the exposure indicator shows ±0 (0 114).
2 Select a preset. Press the Q/g (U) button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed.
3 Select direct measurement mode. • Release the Q/g (U) button briefly and then press the button until the D indicators in the control panel and viewfinder start to flash. • In direct measurement mode, the focus point changes to a white balance target as shown and stays in the center of the frame. 4 Before the D indicators stop flashing, photograph the reference object.
5 Check the results. • If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, C will flash in the control panel, while the viewfinder will show a flashing a. Press the shutterrelease button halfway to exit to shooting mode. • If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance. A flashing b a will appear in the control panel and viewfinder. Press the shutter-release button halfway to return to Step 4 and measure white balance again.
D Time Restrictions on Measuring Preset Manual White Balance (Viewfinder Photography) If no operations are performed during viewfinder photography while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end in the time selected for Custom Setting c2 [Standby timer]. A Measuring Preset Manual White Balance (Viewfinder Photography) Preset manual white balance cannot be measured during time-lapse movie recording or while you are shooting a multiple exposure.
A Selecting a Preset • Selecting [Preset manual] for [White balance] in the photo shooting menu displays white balance presets; highlight a preset and press J. • If no value currently exists for the selected preset, white balance will be set to 5200 K, the same as [Direct sunlight]. A Measuring Preset White Balance from the i Menu With preset manual selected for white balance, display the i menu, highlight [White balance], and then press and hold J to place the camera in direct measurement mode.
❚❚ Live View (Spot White Balance) During live view, white balance can be measured from white or gray objects in a smaller area of the frame than would be possible in viewfinder photography, eliminating the need to prepare a reference object or change lenses during telephoto photography. • When measuring preset manual white balance for flash photography, use the viewfinder as described in “Viewfinder Photography” (0 210). 1 Keeping the Q/g (U) button pressed, rotate the main command dial to select L.
2 Select a preset. Press the Q/g (U) button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed. 3 Select direct measurement mode. Release the Q/g (U) button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in the monitor starts to flash.
4 While the L icon is flashing, position the spot white balance target (r) over a white or gray area of the subject. • To zoom in on the area around the target (r) for more precise positioning, press the X (T) button. • You can also position the target (r) by tapping your subject in the monitor. Tapping the monitor positions the target (r) and measures white balance at the selected location. After measuring white balance, proceed to Step 6.
5 Measure a value for preset white balance either by pressing J or by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down. • If the camera is able to measure white balance, the new value will be reflected in the display. • If the camera is unable to measure white balance, a message will be displayed and the camera will return to Step 4. Measure white balance again after repositioning the white balance target (r) or the like. 6 Press the Q/g (U) button to exit direct measurement mode.
D Time Restrictions on Measuring Preset Manual White Balance (Live View) The time available to measure white balance is that selected for Custom Setting c4 [Monitor off delay] > [Live view]. D Measuring Preset Manual White Balance (Live View) Preset manual white balance cannot be measured while a multiple exposure is in progress.
❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from an existing photograph to a selected preset. 1 Select [Preset manual]. Select [White balance] in the photo shooting menu, then highlight [Preset manual] and press 2. 2 Select a destination. Highlight the destination preset (d-1 to d-6) and press X (T). 3 Choose Select image. Highlight [Select image] and press 2.
4 Highlight a source image. Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold the X (T) 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.
A Fine-Tuning Preset White Balance The selected preset can be fine-tuned by selecting [Fine-tune] and adjusting white balance as described in “Fine-Tuning White Balance” (0 200). A Edit Comment To enter a descriptive comment of up to 36 characters for the current white-balance preset, select [Edit comment] in the preset manual white balance menu and enter a comment (0 61).
Varying Exposure or White Balance over a Series of Photographs (Bracketing) Bracketing automatically varies exposure, flash level, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value. Choose in situations in which getting the right settings is difficult and there is not time to check results and adjust settings with each shot, or to experiment with different settings for the same subject. • Bracketing is available in modes P, S, A, and M only.
Bracketing Bracketing is adjusted using the [Auto bracketing] > [Auto bracketing set] item in the photo shooting menu, which contains the following options: Option Description The camera varies exposure and flash level [AE & flash bracketing] over a series of photographs. The camera varies exposure over a series of [AE bracketing] photographs. The camera varies flash level over a series of [Flash bracketing] photographs.
Exposure and Flash Bracketing Vary exposure and/or flash level over a series of photographs. To perform exposure and/or flash bracketing: Exposure modified by: 0 EV Exposure modified by: –1 EV Exposure modified by: +1 EV 1 Choose the number of shots and exposure increment. • Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence.
• At settings other than zero, a M icon and exposure and flash bracketing indicator will appear in the control panel and BKT will be displayed in the viewfinder. • Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment. • When [1/3 step] is selected for Custom Setting b1 [EV steps for exposure cntrl], the size of the increment can be chosen from 0.3 (1/3), 0.7 (2/3), 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 EV. Bracketing programs with an increment of 2.0 or 3.0 EV offer a maximum of 5 shots.
• The bracketing programs with an increment of 0.3 (1/3) EV are listed below. Control panel display Exposure and flash bracketing indicator No. of shots 0 0 3 0/+0.3/+0.7 3 0/–0.7/–0.3 2 0/+0.3 2 0/–0.3 3 0/–0.3/+0.3 5 7 9 228 Shooting Settings Bracketing order (EVs) 0/–0.7/–0.3/+0.3/ +0.7 0/–1.0/–0.7/–0.3/ +0.3/+0.7/+1.0 0/–1.3/–1.0/ –0.7/–0.3/ +0.3/+0.7/ +1.0/+1.
2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. • The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. Modifications to exposure are added to those made with exposure compensation (0 175). • The modified values for shutter speed and aperture are shown in the display. • While bracketing is in effect, a bracketing progress indicator will be displayed in the control panel. A segment will disappear from the indicator after each shot. No. shots: 3; increment: 0.
D Exposure and Flash Bracketing • [Number of shots] and [Increment] can also be selected via the [Auto bracketing] item in the photo shooting menu. • 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.
❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (r) and M is no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a two-button reset (0 282), although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
White Balance Bracketing The camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each with a different white balance. To use white balance bracketing: • In continuous release modes, the camera will record only the number of photographs selected in the white balance bracketing program. 1 Choose the number of shots and exposure increment. • Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence.
• Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. • 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 (0 200).
• The bracketing programs with an increment of 1 are listed below. Control panel display WB bracketing indicator 234 Shooting Settings No.
2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. • Each shot will be processed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each copy will have a different white balance. Modifications to white balance are added to the white balance adjustment made with white balance fine-tuning.
D White Balance Bracketing Restrictions White balance bracketing is not available at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG. D White Balance Bracketing • [Number of shots] and [Increment] can also be selected via the [Auto bracketing] item in the photo shooting menu. • White balance bracketing affects only color temperature (the amberblue axis in the white balance fine-tuning display, 0 200). No adjustments are made on the green-magenta axis.
❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (r) and M is no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a two-button reset (0 282), although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
ADL Bracketing The camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. To use ADL bracketing: 1 Choose the number of shots. • Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. • At settings other than zero, a M icon and an ADL bracketing indicator appear in the control panel and BKT will be displayed in the viewfinder. • Choose two shots to take one photograph with Active D-Lighting off and another at a selected value.
2 If the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is 2, choose the Active D-Lighting amount. • Hold the BKT button and rotate the sub-command dial to choose the Active D-Lighting setting for the second shot.
• Active D-Lighting is shown in the control panel.
3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-byshot according to the bracketing program selected. While bracketing is in effect, a bracketing progress indicator will be displayed in the control panel. A segment will disappear from the indicator after each shot. No. shots: 3 Display after first shot A ADL Bracketing • [Number of shots] and [Amount] can also be selected via the [Auto bracketing] item in the photo shooting menu.
❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (r) and M is no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a two-button reset (0 282), although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
Image Processing (Picture Controls) Selecting a Picture Control Adjust image processing (Picture Control) settings according to your subject or creative intent. Picture Control options can be accessed via the [Set Picture Control] items in the photo and movie shooting menus (0 553, 577). • In modes other than P, S, A, and M, the camera chooses a Picture Control automatically according to the scene.
Option Description T [Monochrome] Take monochrome photographs. Smooth complexions for natural-looking o [Portrait] portraits. Shoot vibrant landscapes and cityscapes. p [Landscape] Details are preserved over a wide tone range, from highlights to shadows. Choose for q [Flat] photographs that will later be extensively processed or retouched. Creative Picture Controls offer unique combinations of hue, tone, saturation, and k01 [Creative other settings tuned for particular effects.
Modifying Picture Controls Picture Controls can be modified to suit the scene or the photographer’s creative intent. 1 Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control in the Picture Control list and press 2. 2 Adjust settings. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting (0 247) and press 4 or 2 to choose a value in increments of 1, or rotate the sub-command dial to choose a value in increments of 0.25 (the options available vary with the Picture Control selected).
3 Save changes and exit. Press J to save changes and return to the Picture Control list. Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings are indicated by an asterisk (“U”).
❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option [Effect level] [Quick sharp] [Sharpening] [Mid-range sharpening] [Clarity] [Contrast] [Brightness] [Saturation] [Hue] [Filter effects] [Toning] [Toning] (Creative Picture Control) Description Mute or heighten the effect of Creative Picture Controls. Quickly adjust levels for balanced [Sharpening], [Mid-range sharpening], and [Clarity]. These parameters can also be adjusted individually. [Sharpening]: Control the sharpness of details and outlines.
D [Filter Effects] Choose from the following [Filter effects]: Option [Y] (yellow) * [O] (orange) * [R] (red) * [G] (green) * Description These options enhance contrast and can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in landscape photographs. Orange ([O]) produces more contrast than yellow ([Y]), red ([R]) more contrast than orange. Green softens skin tones. Use for portraits and the like.
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 [Auto] Picture Control Settings can be adjusted in the range [A−2] to [A+2].
Creating Custom Picture Controls Save modified Picture Controls as custom Picture Controls. Option Description Create a new custom Picture Control based on an [Save/edit] existing preset or custom Picture Control, or edit existing custom Picture Controls. [Rename] Rename custom Picture Controls. [Delete] Delete custom Picture Controls. Copy custom Picture Controls to and from the memory [Load/save] card.
3 Select a Picture Control. Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2, or press J to proceed to Step 5 to save a copy of the highlighted Picture Control without further modification. 4 Edit the selected Picture Control. To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O (Q) button. Press J when settings are complete. 5 Select a destination. Choose a destination for the custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2.
6 Name the Picture Control. • A text-entry dialog will be displayed. • By default, new Picture Controls are named by adding a two-digit number (assigned automatically) to the name of the existing Picture Control. Skip to Step 7 to proceed without renaming the Picture Control, or rename the Picture Control as described in “Text Entry” (0 61). Custom Picture Control names can be up to nineteen characters long. Any characters after the nineteenth will be deleted. 7 Press the X (T) button.
A 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 top right corner of the edit display. A Custom Picture Control Options The options available with custom Picture Controls are the same as those on which the custom Picture Control was based. A Sharing Custom Picture Controls The [Load/save] item in the [Manage Picture Control] menu offers the options listed below.
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows (Active D-Lighting and HDR) Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting, accessed via the [Active D-Lighting] item in the photo or movie shooting menu, is used to preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating pictures with natural contrast. Use for high-contrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly-lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day.
❚❚ Active D-Lighting Options Option Y [Auto] Z P Q R [Off] [Extra high] [High] [Normal] [Low] Description The camera automatically adjusts Active D-Lighting in response to shooting conditions. Choose the amount of Active D-Lighting performed from [Extra high], [High], [Normal], and [Low]. Active D-Lighting off.
High Dynamic Range (HDR) The [HDR (high dynamic range)] item in the photo shooting menu can be used with high-contrast subjects to preserve details in highlights and shadows by combining two shots taken at different exposures. Use with high-contrast scenes and other subjects to preserve a wide range of details, from highlights to shadows.
❚❚ Taking HDR Photographs We recommend that you use the [Matrix metering] metering option when shooting with HDR. 1 Select [HDR (high dynamic range)]. Highlight [HDR (high dynamic range)] in the photo shooting menu and press 2. 2 Select a mode. • Highlight [HDR mode] and press 2. • Choose an HDR mode using 1 or 3 and press J.
3 Choose the [HDR strength]. • To choose the difference in exposure between the two shots (HDR strength), highlight [HDR strength] and press 2. • Highlight the desired option and press J. If [Auto] is selected, the camera will automatically adjust HDR strength to suit the scene. 4 Choose whether to keep individual exposures.
5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. • The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Flashing “1” and “2” indicators will appear respectively in the control panel and viewfinder while the images are combined. No pictures can be taken until recording is complete. • If [On (series)] is selected, HDR will only turn off when [Off] is selected for HDR mode; if [On (single photo)] is selected, HDR turns off automatically after the photograph is taken.
D HDR Photography • • • • • • • • The edges of the image will be cropped out. The desired results may not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting. Use of a tripod is recommended. Depending on the scene, you may notice shadows around bright objects or halos around dark objects. In some cases, HDR may have little effect. Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects.
A Choosing HDR Mode and Strength via the BKT Button and Command Dials When [HDR (high dynamic range)] is selected for Custom Setting f3 [Custom controls] > [BKT button], [HDR mode] (Step 2) and [HDR strength] (Step 3) can be selected using the BKT button and command dials. • Hold the BKT button and rotate the main command dial to choose from the following HDR modes: a ([Off]), 1 ([On (single photo)]), and b ([On (series)]).
Options for Movie Recording and Editing Image Area: Choosing a Movie Crop You can choose an image area using the [Image area] > [Choose image area] item in the movie shooting menu. Select [FX] to shoot movies in what is referred to as “FX-based movie format”, [DX] to shoot in “DX-based movie format”. The differences between the two are illustrated below.
• The sizes of the areas recorded are approximately 35.9 × 20.2 mm (FX-based movie format) and 23.5 × 13.2 mm (DXbased movie format). Movies shot with a DX-format lens and [On] selected for [Image area] > [Auto DX crop] in the movie shooting menu are recorded in DX-based movie format. • Enabling electronic vibration reduction by selecting [On] for [Electronic VR] in the movie shooting menu reduces the size of the crop, slightly increasing the apparent focal length.
Frame Size/Frame Rate and Movie Quality The [Frame size/frame rate] item in the movie shooting menu is used to choose the movie frame size (in pixels) and frame rate. You can also choose from two [Movie quality] options: [High quality] and [Normal]. Together, these options determine the maximum bit rate and recording time, as shown in the following table.
Frame size/frame rate1 A B C [1920 × 1080; 30p ×4 (slow-motion)] 4, 5, 7 [1920 × 1080; 25p ×4 (slow-motion)] 4, 5, 7 [1920 × 1080; 24p ×5 (slow-motion)] 4, 5, 7 Max. bit rate (Mbps) High Normal quality Max. recording time 36 —3 3 min. 29 1 Actual frame rates for values listed as 120p, 60p, 30p, and 24p are respectively 119.88 fps, 59.94 fps, 29.97 fps, and 23.976 fps. 2 Record movies in 4K UHD. 3 [Movie quality] fixed at [High quality].
Slow-Motion Movies To record silent slow-motion movies, select [1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-motion)], [1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-motion)], or [1920×1080; 24p ×5 (slow-motion)] for [Frame size/frame rate] in the movie shooting menu. Movies recorded at 4 or 5 times the rated speed are played back at the rated speed for a slow-motion effect.
D Slow-Motion Movies • When a slow-motion option is selected, quality is fixed at “high quality” and the image area is fixed at [FX] regardless of the lens used or the option selected for [Image area] > [Choose image area] in the movie shooting menu (0 129). • Features such as flicker reduction, electronic vibration reduction, and time code output cannot be used when a “slow-motion” option is selected.
Points to Note When Recording Movies Note the following points when recording movies: • Depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before the maximum length (0 264) is reached. • Note that the number of subjects that can be detected in facedetection AF drops during movie recording. • A 0 icon indicates that movies cannot be recorded. • [Spot metering] is not available during movie recording. • Flash lighting cannot be used.
A Movie Recording: Shooting Mode • If the subject is over- or under-exposed in mode P or S, end live view and start live view again or select mode A and adjust aperture. • The following exposure settings can be adjusted during filming: — 4 4 Shutter speed — — 4 ISO sensitivity 2 —3 —3 44 — — — Mode Aperture P, S 1 A M Other shooting modes 1 Exposure for mode S is equivalent to mode P.
A Adjusting White Balance During Movie Recording White balance can be adjusted during movie recording by pressing the Q/g (U) button and rotating the main command dial. Options for the selected setting, if any, can be selected by holding the Q/g (U) button and rotating the sub-command dial (0 195). A Recording Movies in Mode M In mode M shutter speed can be set to values between 1/25 s and 1/8000 s (the slowest available shutter speed varies with the frame rate; 0 264).
Editing Movies Movies can be edited using the following options: Option [Choose start/ 9 end point] [Save current 4 frame] r [Add index] o [Delete index] Description Create a copy from which unwanted footage has been removed. Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. Add indices to movies during playback. Indices can be used to quickly locate frames during playback and editing (0 277). Delete indices from movies (0 277).
Trimming Movies To create trimmed copies of movies: 1 Display a movie full frame (0 2 Pause the movie on the new 353). opening frame. Play the movie back as described in “Viewing Movies” (0 53), pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause and pressing 4 or 2 or rotating the main command dial to locate the desired frame. Your approximate position in the movie can be ascertained from the movie progress bar. Pause playback when you reach the new opening frame.
3 Select [Choose start/end point]. Press the i button, then highlight [Choose start/end point] and press 2. 4 Choose the start point. To create a copy that begins from the current frame, highlight [Start point] and press J. The frames before the current frame will be removed when you save the copy in Step 10.
5 Confirm the new start point. If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or rewind (to skip to 10 s ahead or back, rotate the main command dial; to skip to the first or last frame, rotate the sub-command dial). 6 Choose the end point. Press Q/g (U) to switch from the start point (w) to the end point (x) selection tool and then select the closing frame as described in Step 5. The frames after the selected frame will be removed when you save the copy in Step 10.
8 Preview the movie. To preview the copy, highlight [Preview] and press J (to interrupt the preview and return to the save options menu, press 1). To abandon the current copy and select a new start point or end point as described above, highlight [Cancel] and press J; to save the copy, proceed to Step 9. 9 Choose a save option. • [Save as new file]: Save the edited copy to a new file. • [Overwrite existing file]: Replace the original movie with the edited copy. 10 Save the copy.
D Trimming Movies • Movies must be at least two seconds long. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card. • Copies have the same time and date of creation as the original. A Removing Opening or Closing Footage To remove only the opening footage from the movie, proceed to Step 7 without pressing the Q/g (U) button in Step 6.
Saving Selected Frames To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still: 1 Pause the movie on the desired frame. Play the movie back as described in “Viewing Movies” (0 53), pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause. Pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy. 2 Choose [Save current frame]. Press the i button, then highlight [Save current frame] and press J to create a JPEG copy of the current frame.
Adding Indices to Movies 1 Pause playback on the desired frame. • Press 3 to pause playback. • Press 4 or 2 to locate the desired frame. 2 Select [Add index]. • Press the i button, highlight [Add index], and press J to add an index. • Up to 20 indices can be added to each movie. A Deleting Indices After rotating the sub-command dial to skip to the desired index, either while playback is in progress or while playback is paused, press the i button to display a menu.
Other Shooting Options Using Two Memory Cards To choose the role played by the memory card in Slot 2 when two memory cards are inserted, press the G button and select [Role played by card in Slot 2] in the photo shooting menu. Option Description The card in Slot 2 is used only when the card P [Overflow] in Slot 1 is full. Each picture is recorded twice, once to the Q [Backup] card in Slot 1 and again to the card in Slot 2.
D [RAW Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2] • If [On] is selected for [Multiple exposure] > [Save individual images (NEF)] in the photo shooting menu, or if [On] is selected for [HDR (high dynamic range)] > [Save individual images (NEF)] in the photo shooting menu, unprocessed copies of the individual NEF (RAW) photos that make up each multiple exposure or HDR image will be recorded to both memory cards together with the JPEG composite, regardless of the option selected for image quality.
Deleting Copies When deleting pictures recorded using [Backup] or [RAW Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2], you have the choice of erasing either both copies or only the copy on the card in the current slot. • Pressing O (Q) when picture created using either of these options is highlighted during playback displays a confirmation message. • To delete only the copy on the card in the current slot, highlight [Selected image] and press O (Q) again. The copy on the remaining card is not deleted.
Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the W (Y) and E buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). The control panel turns off briefly while settings are reset.
Option White balance Fine tuning Set Picture Control Active D-Lighting Flicker reduction Flicker reduction setting Flicker reduction indicator Auto bracketing Multiple exposure HDR (high dynamic range) Silent live view photography Default Auto > Keep overall atmosphere A-B: 0, G-M: 0 Auto Off Disable On Off 1 Off 2 Off 3 Off 1 Number of shots is reset to zero. Bracketing increment is reset to 1 EV (exposure/flash bracketing) or 1 (white balance bracketing).
Settings Accessible from the Movie Shooting Menu Option ISO sensitivity settings Maximum sensitivity Auto ISO control (mode M) ISO sensitivity (mode M) White balance Set Picture Control Active D-Lighting Electronic VR Headphone volume 284 Other Shooting Options Default 51200 On 100 Same as photo settings Same as photo settings Off Off 15
Other Settings Option Focus point * Flexible program Exposure compensation AE lock hold Viewfinder photography AF-area mode Live view photography Default Center Off Off Off j, l, Single-point AF 8 , 9, ! b, f, d, e, k, m, Auto-area AF P, S, A, M Single-point AF e, l b, j, f, d, k, m, Auto-area AF 8 , 9, !, P, S, A, M Other Shooting Options 285
Option Viewfinder photography Still photography Live view photography Autofocus mode Movie recording Metering Flash mode Flash compensation FV lock Multi-selector power aperture Multi selector exposure comp.
Combining Multiple Exposures in a Single Photo (Multiple Exposure) Use the [Multiple exposure] item in the photo shooting menu to record two to ten NEF (RAW) exposures as a single photograph. Multiple Exposure Options Option Description [On (series)]: Take a series of multiple exposures. Select [Off] to resume normal shooting. • [On (single photo)]: Take one multiple exposure. • [Off]: Exit without creating additional multiple exposures.
Option Description [Add]: The exposures are overlaid without modification; gain is not adjusted. • [Average]: Before the exposures are overlaid, the gain for each is divided by the total number of exposures taken (gain for each exposure is set to 1/2 for 2 exposures, 1/3 for 3 exposures, etc). • [Lighten]: The camera compares the pixels in each exposure and uses only the brightest.
Option Description [On]: Earlier exposures are superimposed on the view through the lens during live view photography. The earlier exposures aid composition of the next shot. • [Off]: Earlier exposures are not displayed while shooting is in progress. • [Overlay shooting] [Select first exposure (NEF)] Choose the first exposure from the NEF (RAW) images on the memory card.
Creating a Multiple Exposure 1 Select [Multiple exposure]. Highlight [Multiple exposure] in the photo shooting menu and press 2. 2 Select a mode. • Highlight [Multiple exposure mode] and press 2, then press 1 or 3 to choose the desired mode and press J to select. • If [On (series)] or [On (single photo)] is selected, a n icon will be displayed in the control panel. 3 Choose the number of shots. • Highlight [Number of shots] and press 2.
4 Choose the overlay mode. Highlight [Overlay mode] and press 2, then press 1 or 3 to choose the desired mode and press J to select. 5 Choose whether to keep individual exposures. • Highlight [Save individual images (NEF)] and press 2. • Highlight an option using 1 or 3 and press J. • To save both the multiple exposure and the shots that make it up, select [On]; the individual shots are saved in NEF (RAW) format. To save only the multiple exposure, select [Off].
7 Choose the first exposure. • To choose the first exposure from existing NEF (RAW) photos, highlight [Select first exposure (NEF)] and press 2. • Use the multi selector to highlight the desired picture. • To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X (T) button. • After choosing the desired picture, press J. • If the NEF (RAW) image selected for the first exposure was recorded at an ISO sensitivity of Hi 0.
8 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. • The n icon starts to flash when the first shot is taken. • Take the selected number of shots. If you chose an existing NEF (RAW) image as the first exposure using [Select first exposure (NEF)] in Step 7, shooting will start from the second exposure. • The number of exposures remaining in the current multiple exposure can be displayed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway between shots.
D NEF (RAW) Multiple exposures shot with an NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG option selected for image quality will be recorded in JPEG format. D Multiple Exposure • • • • • • • If the monitor turns off during playback or menu operations and no operations are performed for about 30 s, shooting will end and a multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been recorded to that point.
A The BKT Button If [Multiple exposure] is selected for Custom Setting f3 [Custom controls] > [BKT button], you can select an option for [Multiple exposure mode] by pressing the BKT button and rotating the main command dial and a value for [Number of shots] by pressing the BKT button and rotating the sub-command dial. • Press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial to choose from a ([Off]), 1 ([On (single photo)]), and b ([On (series)]).
Using the i Button Pictures can be viewed by pressing the K button while a multiple exposure is in progress. The most recent shot in the current multiple exposure is indicated by a o icon; pressing the i button when this icon is present displays the multiple exposure i menu. • Use the touch screen or navigate the menu using the multi selector, pressing 1 or 3 to highlight items and pressing J to select.
Ending Multiple Exposures To end a multiple exposure before the specified number of exposures have been taken, select [Off] for multiple exposure mode or press the K button followed by the i button and select either [Save and exit] or [Discard and exit]. If shooting ends or you select [Save and exit] before the specified number of exposures have been taken, a multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been recorded to that point.
Taking Photos at a Set Interval (Interval Timer Shooting) Use the [Interval timer shooting] item in the photo shooting menu to take photographs at a selected interval until a specified number of shots has been recorded. Select a release mode other than E and MUP when using the interval timer. Interval Timer Shooting Options Option Description Start interval-timer photography, either after 3 s ([Now] selected for [Choose start day/time]) or at a selected date and time [Choose day/time].
Option Description Selecting [On] allows the camera to adjust exposure to match the previous shot. • Large changes in subject brightness during shooting may result in apparent variations in exposure. This can [Exposure be addressed by shortening the interval between smoothing] shots. • Exposure smoothing will not take effect in mode M if [Off] is selected for [ISO sensitivity settings] > [Auto ISO sensitivity control] in the photo shooting menu.
Option Description [On]: Select [On] to ensure that frames shot in modes P and A are taken at the chosen interval. - Flash photography is disabled. - The number of shots is set to 1, even if the number of shots chosen for [Intervals×shots/interval] is 2 or more. - If AF-S is selected for autofocus mode, or if AF-A is selected and photographs are being taken using AF-S, select [Release] for Custom Setting a2 [AF-S priority selection].
Option [Options] [Starting storage folder] Description Combine interval-timer photography with other options. • [AE bracketing]: Perform exposure bracketing during interval-timer photography. • [Time-lapse movie]: Use the photos taken during interval-timer photography to create a time-lapse movie with an aspect ratio of 16:9. The camera saves both the photos and the time-lapse movie. - Selecting [1:1 (24×24)] for [Image area] > [Choose image area] in the photo shooting menu disables the shutter release.
D Before Shooting • • • • • Before beginning interval-timer photography, take a test shot at current settings. Select [Time zone and date] in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date. We recommend using a tripod and disabling lens vibration reduction (VR). Mount the camera on a tripod before shooting begins. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged.
Interval-Timer Photography 1 Highlight [Interval timer shooting] in the photo shooting menu and press 2. 2 Adjust interval timer settings. Adjust interval timer settings as described below. • To choose a 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], then choose the date and time and press J.
• To choose the interval between shots: Highlight [Interval] and press 2. Choose an interval (hours, minutes, and seconds) and press J. • To 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 S (single frame) mode, the photographs for each interval will be taken at the rate for CH release mode.
• To enable or disable exposure smoothing: Highlight [Exposure smoothing] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. • To enable or disable silent photography: Highlight [Silent photography] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. - If [On] is selected, the only time the sound of the shutter or mirror will be heard is when the mirror is raised or lowered at the start and end of shooting.
• To choose an interval priority option: Highlight [Interval priority] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. • Choose whether the camera focuses before each shot after the first: Highlight [Focus before each shot] and press 2. 306 Other Shooting Options Highlight an option and press J.
• To choose additional options: Highlight [Options] and press 2. Highlight [AE bracketing] or [Time-lapse movie] and press 2. - Choose the [Number of shots] and [Increment] ([AE bracketing]) or the [Frame size/frame rate] and [Destination] ([Time-lapse movie]). • Choosing start folder options: Highlight [Starting storage folder] and press 2. Highlight options and press 2 to select or deselect. Press J to proceed.
3 Start shooting. Highlight [Start] and press J. The first series of shots will be taken at the specified starting time, or after about 3 s if [Now] was selected for [Choose start day/time] in Step 2. Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken.
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.
• Interval-timer photography will pause if: - The camera is turned off and then on again (when the camera is off, batteries and memory cards can be replaced without ending intervaltimer photography) - E or MUP is selected for release mode • Changing camera settings while the interval timer is active may cause shooting to end. D Release Mode Regardless of the release mode selected, the camera will take the specified number of shots at each interval.
D When [On] Is Selected for [Silent Photography] Selecting [On] for [Silent photography] disables some camera features, including: • ISO sensitivities of Hi 0.3 through Hi 2 • Flash photography • Exposure delay mode • Long exposure noise reduction • Flicker reduction D Interval Timer Settings Turning the camera off or selecting a new release mode does not affect interval-timer photography settings. A During Shooting During interval-timer photography, the memory card access lamp will flash.
Pausing Interval-Timer Photography Interval-timer photography can be paused between intervals by pressing J or 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 movie] is selected for [Options], pressing J between intervals will end interval-timer photography.
Resuming Interval-Timer Photography Shooting can be resumed using the [Interval timer shooting] item in the photo shooting menu. The procedure is as follows: To resume shooting immediately: Highlight [Restart] and press J. To resume shooting at a specified time: For [Restart option], highlight [Choose day/time] and press 2. Choose a starting date and time and press J. Highlight [Restart] and press J.
Ending Interval-Timer Photography To end interval-timer photography before all the photos are taken, select [Off] for [Interval timer shooting]. 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.
Creating a Movie from Photos (TimeLapse Movie) Use the [Time-lapse movie] item in the photo shooting menu to create silent time-lapse movies from photos taken automatically at a selected interval. Time-Lapse Movie Options Option [Start] [Interval] [Shooting time] [Exposure smoothing] Description Start time-lapse recording. Shooting starts after about 3 s and continues at the selected interval for the selected shooting time. Choose the interval between shots in minutes and seconds.
Option Description Select [On] to silence the shutter and eliminate the vibrations it produces during shooting. • Selecting [On] does not completely silence the [Silent camera. Camera sounds may still be audible, for photography] 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. • [Choose image area]: Choose the image area for time-lapse movies from [FX] and [DX].
Option Description [On]: Select [On] to ensure that frames shot in modes P and A are taken at the chosen interval. - If AF-S is selected for autofocus mode, or if AF-A is selected and photographs are being taken using AF-S, select [Release] for Custom Setting a2 [AF-S priority selection]. If AF-C is selected, or if AF-A is selected and photographs are being taken using AF-C, select [Release] for Custom Setting a1 [AF-C [Interval priority] priority selection].
Recording Time-Lapse Movies D Before Shooting • • • • • • • Choose a mode other than EFCT. Before shooting a time-lapse movie, take a test shot at current settings and view the results. Time-lapse movies are shot using the movie crop. Select [Time zone and date] in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date. We recommend using a tripod and disabling lens vibration reduction (VR). Mount the camera on a tripod before shooting begins.
2 Adjust time-lapse movie settings. Adjust time-lapse movie settings as described below. • To choose the interval between frames: Highlight [Interval] and press 2. Choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed (minutes and seconds) and press J. • To choose the total shooting time: Highlight [Shooting time] and press 2. Choose shooting time (up to 7 hours 59 minutes) and press J.
• To enable or disable exposure smoothing: Highlight [Exposure smoothing] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. - Select [On] to smooth changes in exposure for naturallooking footage. • To enable or disable silent photography: Highlight [Silent photography] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. - If [On] is selected, the only time the sound of the shutter or mirror will be heard is when the mirror is raised or lowered at the start and end of shooting.
• To choose the image area: Highlight [Image area] and press 2. Highlight [Choose image area] or [Auto DX crop] and press 2. - If you selected [Choose image area], choose [FX] or [DX]; if you selected [Auto DX crop], highlight [On] or [Off] and press J. • To choose the frame size and rate: Highlight [Frame size/frame rate] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J.
• To choose an interval priority option: Highlight [Interval priority] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. • Choose whether the camera focuses before each shot after the first: 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 autofocus mode.
• Choose a destination: Highlight [Destination] and press 2. Highlight the slot that will be used to record time-lapse movies when two memory cards are inserted and press J. 3 Highlight [Start] and press J. • Shooting starts after about 3 s. • The camera takes photographs at the [Interval] and for the [Shooting time] selected in Step 2.
❚❚ Ending Shooting To end shooting before all the photos are taken, press J or select [Time-lapse movie] 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. • A movie will be created from the frames shot to the point where shooting ended and normal photography will resume.
D Time-Lapse Movies • • • • • • • • Sound is not recorded with time-lapse movies. The shutter speed and the time needed to record the image to the memory card 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.
D During Shooting • During shooting, the memory card access lamp will light and a time-lapse recording indicator will be displayed in the control panel. The time remaining (in hours and minutes) appears in the control panel shutter-speed display immediately before each frame is recorded. • At other times, the time remaining can be viewed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. D Adjusting Settings Between Shots Shooting and menu settings can be adjusted between shots.
D When [On] Is Selected for [Silent Photography] Selecting [On] for [Silent photography] disables some camera features, including: • ISO sensitivities of Hi 0.
Varying Focus over a Series of Photos (Focus Shift Shooting) Use the [Focus shift shooting] item in the photo shooting menu to vary focus automatically over a series of photographs. This feature can be used to take photos that can later be copied to a computer and combined using third-party focus-stacking software.
Focus Shift Shooting Options Option Description Start shooting. Shooting will take the selected number [Start] of shots, changing the focus distance by the selected amount with each shot. [No. of shots] Choose the number of shots (maximum 300). [Focus step Choose the amount the focus distance changes with width] each shot. The time between shots, in seconds. Select [00] to take [Interval until photos at up to about 3 fps.
Option [Starting storage folder] Description Highlight either of the following options and press 2 to select or deselect: • [New folder]: A new folder is created for each new sequence. • [Reset file numbering]: File numbering is reset to 0001 whenever a new folder is created. D Before Shooting • • • • • • • • • Use an AF-S or AF-P lens. Choose a release mode other than E. For best results, we recommend that you choose mode A or M so that aperture does not change during shooting.
Focus-Shift Photography 1 Rotate the focus-mode selector to AF. Focus shift is not available with manual focus lenses. 2 Focus. • The camera takes a series of shots starting from a selected focus position and continuing toward infinity. The starting focus position should be slightly in front of the closest point on the subject. • Do not move the camera after focusing. 3 Highlight [Focus shift shooting] in the photo shooting menu and press 2.
4 Adjust focus shift settings. Adjust focus shift settings as described below. • To choose the number of shots: Highlight [No. of shots] and press 2. Choose the number of shots (max. 300) and press J. - We recommend taking more shots than you think you’ll need and winnowing them down during focus stacking. More than 100 shots may be required for photographs of insects or other small objects, while only a few are needed to photograph a landscape from front to back with a wide-angle lens.
• To choose the amount the focus distance changes with each shot: Highlight [Focus step width] and press 2. Press 4 to reduce the focus step width, 2 to increase. Press J to proceed. - A value of 5 or less is recommended, as higher settings increase the risk that some areas will be out of focus when the shots are stacked. Try experimenting with different settings before shooting.
• To choose the interval between shots: Highlight [Interval until next shot] and press 2. Choose the number of secodns between shots and press J. - Select 00 to take photos at up to approximately 3 fps. A setting of 00 is recommended when shooting without a flash; to ensure the correct exposure when using a flash, choose an interval long enough for the flash to charge.
• To enable or disable first-frame exposure lock: Highlight [First-frame exposure lock] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. - [Off] is recommended if lighting and other conditions will not change during shooting, [On] when photographing landscapes and the like under variable lighting. - Selecting [On] locks exposure at the value for the first shot, ensuring that all photos have the same exposure.
• To enable or disable silent photography: Highlight [Silent photography] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. - If [On] is selected, the only time the sound of the shutter or mirror will be heard is when the mirror is raised or lowered at the start and end of shooting. • Choose start folder options: Highlight [Starting storage folder] and press 2. Highlight options and press 2 to select or deselect. Press J to proceed.
5 Start shooting. Highlight [Start] and press J. Shooting starts after about 3 s. 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 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. Regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c2 [Standby timer], the standby timer will not expire while shooting is in progress. If you are using a flash, choose an interval longer than the time needed for the flash to charge.
A During Shooting Immediately before each shot taken during focus-shift photography, the shutter-speed display in the control panel will show the number of shots remaining.
The Electronic Shutter (Silent Live View Photography) To enable the electronic shutter during live view photography, muting the shutter and eliminating the vibrations it produces, select [On] for [Silent live view photography] in the photo shooting menu. Use for landscapes, still lifes, and other static subjects. • Use of a tripod is recommended. • Enabling silent live view photography changes the frame advance rates for continuous release modes (0 178).
A Silent Live View Photography • Selecting [On] for [Silent live view 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. • During silent live view, you may notice the following in the display. These phenomena will also be visible in the final pictures.
A Silent Photography Selecting [On] for [Silent live view photography] disables some camera features, including: • ISO sensitivities of Hi 0.3 through Hi 2 • Flash photography • Long exposure noise reduction • Flicker reduction A Silent Burst Photography Custom Setting d13 [Live view in continuous mode] controls whether the monitor remains on during burst photography in silent mode.
Photographing Film Negatives (Negative Digitizer) Create positive copies of color or black-and-white film negatives. [Negative Digitizer] is accessed via the i menu during live view photography. 1 Position the negatives in front of a featureless white or gray background. • We recommend using an AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED or other micro lens and an ES-2 film digitizing adapter.
3 Rotate the live view selector to C and press a. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. 4 In live view, press the i button and select [Negative digitizer]. • Highlight [Negative digitizer] using the multi selector and press J; the colors in the display will be reversed. • The flash mode is automatically set to s. To use a flash, choose a flash mode other than s. 5 Choose the film type. Press 4 or 2 to highlight [Color negatives] or [Monochrome negatives] and then press J.
6 Compose the shot to capture a frame of the film negative. 7 Adjust exposure. • Press J to display brightness adjustment options. Press 4 or 2 to adjust exposure. Press J again to save changes and exit. • To view your subject at a higher magnification, press X (T). 8 Take photographs. • The photographs will be saved in JPEG format. • Press the i button to exit negative digitizer mode.
D Negative Digitizer • No options are available for correcting dust, scratches, or uneven colors due to faded film. • Photos are saved in JPEG format even when [NEF (RAW)] is selected for image quality. Photos taken with a JPEG option selected will be saved at the chosen setting, while photos taken with [NEF (RAW)] selected will be saved in [JPEG finem] format.
Customizing the i Menu: Customize i Menu Choose the items displayed in the i menus during shooting. Use Custom Setting f1 [Customize i menu] to choose the items displayed during viewfinder photography, Custom Setting f2 [Customize i menu (Lv)] to choose the items displayed during live view photography, and Custom Setting g1 [Customize i menu] to choose the items displayed during movie recording. The procedure is described below.
1 Highlight the position you want to change and press J. A list of the items available for the selected position will be displayed. 2 Highlight the desired item and press J. • The item will be assigned to the selected position and the options shown in Step 1 will be displayed. • Repeat Steps 1 and 2 as desired. 3 Press the G button. Changes will be saved and the Custom Settings menu will be displayed.
Using Non-CPU Lenses (Non-CPU Lens Data) Non-CPU lenses (0 786) can be used in modes A and M, with aperture set using the lens aperture ring. By specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain access to the following CPU lens functions.
• Specifying both the focal length and maximum aperture of the lens: - Enables color matrix metering (note that it may be necessary to use [Center-weighted metering] or [Spot metering] to achieve accurate results with some lenses, including ReflexNIKKOR lenses) - Improves the precision of [Center-weighted metering] and [Spot metering] and i-TTL flash control D Teleconverters and Zoom Lenses • If the correct focal length is not available, for example because you are using a teleconverter or zoom lens, choo
Entering Lens Data 1 Select Non-CPU lens data. Highlight [Non-CPU lens data] in the setup menu and press 2. 2 Select a lens number. Highlight [Lens number] and press 4 or 2 to choose a lens number. 3 Enter the focal length and aperture. Highlight [Focal length (mm)] or [Maximum aperture] and press 4 or 2 to edit the highlighted item. 4 Save settings and exit. Press J. The specified focal length and aperture will be stored under the chosen lens number.
Recalling Non-CPU Lens Data 1 Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control. Assign [Choose non-CPU lens number] to a control using Custom Setting f3 [Custom controls]. 2 Use the selected control to choose a lens number. Press the selected control and rotate a command dial until the desired lens number is displayed in the control panel. 1 Focal length 2 Maximum aperture 3 Lens number A Zoom Lenses Lens data are not adjusted when non-CPU lenses are zoomed in or out.
Playback Viewing Pictures Full-Frame Playback Press the K button to view the most recent picture full frame in the display. • Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2; to view additional information on the current photograph, press 1 or 3 (0 366).
Thumbnail Playback To view multiple images, press the W (Y) button when a picture is displayed full frame. • The number of images displayed increases from 4 to 9 to 72 each time the W (Y) button is pressed, and decreases with each press of the X (T) button. Use the multi selector to highlight images.
Calendar Playback To view images taken on a selected date, press the W (Y) button when 72 images are displayed. • Use the multi selector (1, 3, 4, or 2) to highlight a date in the date list (q) and press W (Y) to place the cursor in the thumbnail list (w). Press 1 or 3 to highlight pictures in the thumbnail list. To return to the date list, press the W (Y) button a second time. • To zoom in on the picture highlighted in the thumbnail list, press and hold the X (T) button.
Playback Controls 1 2 3 4 5 1 O (Q): Delete the current picture (0 383) 2 G: View the menus (0 57) 3 Q/g (U): Protect the current picture (0 378) 4 X (T): Zoom in (0 376) 5 W (Y): View multiple pictures (0 354) D Touch Controls Touch controls can be used when pictures are displayed in the monitor (0 14). D Rotate Tall To display “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs in tall orientation, select [On] for [Rotate tall] in the playback menu.
A Image Review When [On] is selected for [Image review] in the playback menu, photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting (because the camera is already in the correct orientation, images are not rotated automatically during image review). In CL, CH, and QC modes, display begins when shooting ends, with the first photograph in the current series displayed.
Using the Touch Screen During playback, the touch sensitive monitor can be used for the following operations. ❚❚ Viewing Other Pictures Flick left or right to view other pictures. ❚❚ Scrolling Rapidly to Other Pictures In full frame playback, you can touch the bottom of the display to display a frame advance bar, then slide your finger left or right to scroll rapidly to other pictures.
❚❚ Zoom (Photos Only) Use stretch and pinch gestures to zoom in and out and slide to scroll (0 376). You can also give the display two quick taps to zoom in from full-frame playback or cancel zoom. ❚❚ Viewing Thumbnails To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view (0 354), use a pinch gesture in full-frame playback. • Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4, 9, and 72 frames. • Using a pinch gesture when 72 frames are displayed takes you to calendar playback.
❚❚ View Movies Tap the on-screen guide to start movie playback (movies are indicated by a 1 icon). Tap the display to pause or resume, or tap Z to exit to full-frame playback (note that some of the icons in the movie playback display do not respond to touch-screen operations).
The i Button Pressing the i button during playback zoom or full-frame or thumbnail playback displays the i menu for playback mode. Select options using the multi selector and J button and press the i button to exit the menu and return to playback.
❚❚ Photos Option [Quick crop] 1 [Rating] [Select to send/ deselect (smart device)] [Select to send/ deselect (PC)] [Select to send/ deselect (WT)] Description Save a copy of the current image cropped to the area visible in the display. This option is not available when histograms are displayed (0 369). Rate the current picture (0 380). Select the current picture for upload (0 381). The option displayed varies with the type of device connected.
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 are listed at the top of the display. Press 4 or 2 to switch between the source image and the retouched copy.
❚❚ Movies Option [Rating] [Select to send/ deselect (PC)] [Select to send/ deselect (WT)] [Volume control] Description Rate the current movie (0 380). Select the current movie for upload (0 381). The option displayed varies with the type of device connected. Adjust playback volume. Trim footage from the current movie and save the [Trim movie] edited copy in a new file (0 272). Choose a folder for playback.
❚❚ Movies (Playback Paused) Option 9 [Choose start/end point] 4 [Save current frame] r [Add index] o [Delete index] Description Trim footage from the current movie and save the edited copy in a new file (0 272). Save a selected frame as a JPEG still (0 277). Add indices to movies during playback (0 278). Indices can be used to quickly locate frames during playback and editing. Delete indices (0 278).
Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in fullframe playback. Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as shown below. 1 2 3 4 File information Exposure data 1 Highlights 1 RGB histogram 1 5 6 7 8 Shooting data 1 Location data 2 Overview data 1 None (image only) 1 1 Displayed only if the corresponding option is selected for [Playback display options] in the playback menu. 2 Displayed only if embedded in the picture.
File Information 12 3 4 6 15 14 13 12 7 11 1 2 3 4 5 Frame number/total number 5 10 9 8 Protect status (0 378) Retouch indicator (0 709) Upload marking (0 381) Focus point * (0 36) 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 of frames AF-area brackets * Image quality (0 134) Image size (0 137) Image area (0 129) Time of recording (0 658) Date of recording (0 658) Current card slot (0 279) Rating (0 380) Folder name (0 545) File name (0 550) * Displayed only if [Focus point] is selected for [Playback display opt
Exposure Data 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Folder number–frame number (0 545) 2 Shooting mode (0 107) 3 Shutter speed (0 110, 113) 4 Aperture (0 111, 113) 5 Exposure compensation (0 175) 6 ISO sensitivity * (0 187) * Displayed in red if photo was taken in mode P, S, A, or M with auto ISO sensitivity control on. Highlights To choose a color channel for the highlight display, select [Select R, G, B] in the i menu and press 4 or 2.
RGB Histogram To choose a color channel for the highlight display, select [Select R, G, B] in the i menu and press 4 or 2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Folder number-frame number (0 545) 2 White balance (0 195) Color temperature (0 204) Preset manual (0 209) 3 4 5 6 White balance fine-tuning (0 200) Histogram (RGB channel) Histogram (red channel) Histogram (green channel) Histogram (blue channel) D Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed, press X (T).
D Histograms Histograms show tone distribution, with pixel brightness (tone) plotted on the horizontal axis and the number of pixels on the vertical axis. Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications. Some sample histograms are shown below: • If the image contains objects with a wide range of brightnesses, the distribution of tones will be relatively even. • If the image is dark, tone distribution will be shifted to the left.
Shooting Data View the settings in effect at the time the picture was taken.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Flash type 5 Remote flash control 5 Flash mode 5 (0 465) Flash control mode 5 (0 463) Flash compensation 5 (0 469) 1 Picture Control 6 (0 243) 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 372 Playback 1 High ISO noise reduction (0 557) 2 3 4 5 6 Long exposure noise reduction (0 556) Active D-Lighting (0 254) HDR strength (0 256) Vignette control (0 558) Retouch history (0 709) Image comment (0 681)
1 2 1 Name of photographer 7 (0 682) 2 Copyright holder 7 (0 682) 1 Displayed in red if photo was taken in mode P, S, A, or M with auto ISO sensitivity control on. 2 Displayed if Custom Setting b5 [Fine-tune optimal exposure] has been set to a value other than zero for any metering method. 3 Also includes the magnification for pictures taken with a teleconverter. 4 Also includes color temperature of photos taken using 4 ([Auto]). 5 Displayed only if photo was taken with optional flash unit (0 459, 477).
Overview Data 1 234 5 6 18 19 20 21 22 7 30 8 29 17 28 9 16 23 27 26 25 24 15 14 13 12 11 10 1 Frame number/total number of frames 2 Upload marking (0 381) 3 Protect status (0 378) 4 Retouch indicator (0 709) 5 Camera name 6 Image comment indicator (0 681) 7 Location data indicator (0 687) 8 Histogram (0 370) 9 Image quality (0 134) 10 Image size (0 137) 11 Image area (0 129) 12 File name (0 550) 374 Playback 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Time of recording (0 658) Folder name (0 545) Date of
Picture Control (0 243) Color space (0 554) Flash mode 2 (0 465) White balance (0 195) Color temperature (0 204) Preset manual (0 209) White balance fine-tuning (0 200) 29 Flash compensation 2 (0 469) Commander mode 2 30 Exposure compensation (0 175) 1 Displayed in red if photo was taken in mode P, S, A, or M with auto ISO sensitivity control on. 2 Displayed only if photo was taken with optional flash unit.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom To zoom in on an image displayed in fullframe playback, press the X (T) or J button or give the display two quick taps. Playback Zoom To Description Press X (T) or use stretch gestures to zoom in to maximum of approximately 24× (large images in FX/36 × 24 format), 18× (medium images) or 12× (small Zoom in or images). Press W (Y) or use pinch gestures to zoom out/view other out.
To Crop image Select faces Description To create crop image to area currently visible in monitor, press i, highlight [Quick crop] and press J. Note that [Quick crop] is not available when RGB histogram is displayed (0 369). Faces detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in navigation window. Rotate sub-command dial or tap on-screen guide to view other faces. Rotate main command dial or tap e or f icons at bottom of display to view same location in other photos at current zoom ratio.
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the Q/g (U) button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files cannot be deleted using the O (Q) button or the [Delete] item in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (0 656). To protect a photograph: 1 Select an image. Display the image in full-frame playback or playback zoom or highlight it in the thumbnail list.
A Removing Protection from All Images To remove protection from all images in the folder or folders currently selected for [Playback folder] in the playback menu, press the Q/g (U) and O (Q) buttons together for about two seconds during playback.
Rating Pictures Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Ratings can also be viewed in NX Studio. Rating is not available with protected images. 1 Select a picture. Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail playback. 2 Display playback options. Press the i button to display playback options. 3 Select [Rating]. Highlight [Rating] and press 2. 4 Choose a rating.
Selecting Pictures for Upload Follow the steps below to select the current picture for upload to a smart device, computer, or ftp server. • The i menu items used to select pictures for upload vary with the type of device connected: - [Select to send/deselect (smart device)]: Displayed when the camera is connected to a smart device via built-in Bluetooth using the [Connect to smart device] item in the setup menu (0 692).
1 Select a picture. Display a picture in full-frame playback or playback zoom or select it in the thumbnail list. 2 Choose [Select to send/ deselect]. Press the i button to display the i menu, then highlight [Select to send/deselect] and press J. Pictures selected for upload are indicated by a W icon; to deselect, repeat Steps 1 and 2.
Deleting Pictures Press the O (Q) button to delete the current picture or use the [Delete] item in the playback menu to delete multiple selected pictures, all pictures taken on a selected date, or all pictures in the current playback folder (protected pictures cannot be deleted). Exercise caution when deleting pictures, as pictures cannot be recovered once deleted. During Playback Press the O (Q) button to delete the current photograph. 1 Press the O (Q) button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed.
A Calendar Playback During calendar playback, you can delete all photographs taken on a selected date by highlighting the date in the date list and pressing the O (Q) button.
The Playback Menu The [Delete] item in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Description Delete selected pictures. Q [Selected] i [Select date] Delete all pictures taken on a selected date (0 387). Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback. If two cards are inserted, you can select R [All] the card from which pictures will be deleted.
❚❚ Selected 1 Select pictures. • Use the multi selector to highlight a picture and press the W (Y) button to select or deselect. Selected pictures are marked by a O icon (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X/T button). • Repeat as desired to select additional pictures. 2 Press J to complete the operation. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight [Yes] and press J.
❚❚ Select Date 1 Select dates. Highlight a date and press 2 to select all pictures taken on the highlighted date. Selected dates are marked with a M icon. Repeat as desired to select additional dates; to deselect a date, highlight it and press 2. 2 Delete the pictures taken on the selected dates. Press J. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight [Yes] and press J.
❚❚ All 1 Choose a slot. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the slot containing the memory card from which the pictures will be deleted and press J. 2 Delete the pictures. • Highlight [Yes] and press J to delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for [Playback folder] in the playback menu. • Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion.
Connecting to Computers and TVs Connecting to Computers To upload pictures to a computer, connect the camera via a wireless network or using the supplied USB cable. Connecting via USB Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. You can then use NX Studio software to copy pictures to the computer for viewing and editing.
❚❚ Installing NX Studio You will need an Internet connection when installing NX Studio. Visit the Nikon website for the latest information, including system requirements. • Download the latest NX Studio installer from the website below and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ • Note that you may be unable to download pictures from the camera using earlier versions of NX Studio.
❚❚ Copying Pictures to a Computer Using NX Studio See online help for detailed instructions. 1 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. A Using a Card Reader Pictures can also be copied from a memory card inserted in a thirdparty card reader. You should however check that the card is compatible with the card reader. 2 Turn the camera on. • The Nikon Transfer 2 component of NX Studio will start.
3 Click [Start Transfer]. Pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. 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. D Caution: Transferring Videos Do not attempt to transfer videos from the memory card while it is inserted in a camera of a different make or model. Doing so could result in the videos being deleted without being transferred.
Wireless Networks (Wi-Fi) The following methods can be used to connect to a computer via Wi-Fi. For more information, see “Network Connections” (0 402). ❚❚ Built-in Wi-Fi Use the [Connect to PC] item in the camera setup menu to connect to computers either directly or via a wireless router.
❚❚ The WT-7 Wireless Transmitter Connecting a WT-7 wireless transmitter enables the [Wireless transmitter (WT-7)] item in the setup menu. With Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately), the camera can be controlled and pictures saved to the computer as they are taken. • The WT-7 can be used to upload pictures to computers or ftp servers. • You can also connect via Ethernet. • Use the WT-7 for connections that are more reliable than those offered by the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi.
Connecting to HDMI Devices The optional High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable or a type C HDMI cable (available separately from third-party suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. 1 HDMI connector for 2 HDMI connector * for connection to camera connection to external device * Choose a cable with a connector that matches the connector on the HDMI device.
Connecting to HDMI TVs • After connecting the camera to an HDMI television or other display, tune the device to the HDMI channel, then turn the camera on and press the K button. During playback, images will be displayed on the television screen. • Volume can be adjusted using television controls; the camera controls cannot be used. • If the camera is paired with a smart device running the SnapBridge app, the device can be used to control playback remotely while the camera is connected to a TV.
❚❚ Output Resolution Choose the format for images output to the HDMI device. If [Auto] is selected, the camera will automatically select the appropriate format. ❚❚ Advanced Adjust settings for connection to the HDMI device. Option Description [Auto] is recommended in most situations.
Option [External recording control] [Output data depth] Description Enabling external recording control 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 (Atomos SHOGUN, NINJA, or SUMO-series Monitor recorders). An icon will be displayed in the camera monitor: A is displayed in movie live view, while B is displayed during movie recording.
Option [N-Log/HDR output options] [View assist] Description Preserve details in highlights and shadows and avoid over-saturated colors when recording movies. [N-Log] is intended for footage that will be color graded during post-production. [HDR (HLG)] is used to record footage in HLG format for such applications as HDR broadcasting. • The footage will be recorded directly to the external device. It cannot be saved to the camera memory card.
D HDMI Output HDMI output is not available when movies are recorded at frame sizes of 1920 × 1080 120p, 1920 × 1080 100p, or 1920 × 1080 slow-motion or when the camera is connected to a device running Camera Control Pro 2. D [10 Bit] Selected for [Output Data Depth] [10 bit] can be used only with compatible recorders.
Network Connections Camera and Network System Chart This section is chiefly devoted to describing how to connect to a wireless local area network (LAN) using the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi and how to use network features once connected. The types of network connection available with the camera and optional accessories are shown below. • For information on connecting to networks using a WT-7 wireless transmitter, see the manual supplied with the WT-7.
Connecting to Smart Devices To connect to the camera from a smartphone or tablet (below, “smart device”), download the SnapBridge app. The SnapBridge App Use the SnapBridge app for wireless connections between the camera and smart devices. The SnapBridge app is available free of charge from the Apple App Store® and on Google Play™. Visit the Nikon website for the latest SnapBridge news.
What SnapBridge Can Do for You Using the SnapBridge app, you can: • Download pictures from the camera Download existing pictures or download new pictures as they are taken. • Control the camera remotely (remote photography) Control the camera and take pictures from the smart device. For details, see the SnapBridge app online help: https://nikonimglib.com/snbr/onlinehelp/en/index.
Wireless Connections Using the SnapBridge app, you can connect via Wi-Fi (0 406) or Bluetooth (0 415). Connecting using the SnapBridge app allows you to set the camera clock and update location data using information provided by the smart device. Connecting using Bluetooth allows pictures to be uploaded automatically as they are taken.
Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Mode) Follow the steps below to connect to the camera via Wi-Fi. D Before Connecting Before connecting, enable Wi-Fi on the smart device (for details, see the documentation provided with the device), check that there is space available on the camera memory card, and ensure that the batteries in the camera and smart device are fully charged to prevent the devices turning off unexpectedly. 1 Smart device: Launch the SnapBridge app.
2 Open the tab and tap > [Wi-Fi mode]. 3 Smart device: Tap [Wi-Fi connection] when prompted.
4 Camera/smart device: Turn the camera on. The smart device will instruct you to ready the camera. Turn the camera on. Do not tap [Next] until you have completed the next step.
5 Camera: Enable Wi-Fi. Select [Connect to smart device] > [Wi-Fi connection] in the setup menu, then highlight [Establish Wi-Fi connection] and press J. The camera SSID and password will be displayed. D Enabling Wi-Fi You can also enable Wi-Fi by selecting [Wi-Fi connection] > [Establish Wi-Fi conn. with smart device] in the i menu for shooting mode.
6 Smart device: Tap [Next]. Tap [Next] once you have enabled Wi-Fi on the camera as described in the preceeding step.
7 Smart device: After reading the instructions, tap [Open the device settings app]. • Android devices: Wi-Fi settings will be displayed. • iOS devices: The “Settings” app will launch. Tap [< Settings] to open the “Settings” app. Next, scroll up and tap [Wi-Fi], which you’ll find near the top of the settings list.
8 Smart device: Enter the camera SSID and password. • Enter the SSID and password displayed by the camera in Step 5.
- iOS device (actual displays may differ) • You will not be required to enter the password when next you connect to the camera.
9 Smart device: Return to the SnapBridge app. After a Wi-Fi connection is established, Wi-Fi mode options will be displayed. See online help for information on using the SnapBridge app. D Terminating Wi-Fi Mode To end the Wi-Fi connection, tap . When the icon changes to , tap and select [Exit Wi-Fi mode.].
Connecting via Bluetooth Before connecting via Bluetooth for the first time, you will need to pair the camera and smart device as described below. The pairing instructions for Android and iOS differ slightly.
❚❚ Android: Connecting for the First Time (Pairing) For information on pairing the camera with iOS devices, see “iOS: Connecting for the First Time (Pairing)” (0 422). 1 Camera: Ready the camera. Select [Connect to smart device] > [Pairing (Bluetooth)] in the setup menu, then highlight [Start pairing] and press J… …to display the camera name. 2 Android device: Launch the SnapBridge app. • If this is the first time you have launched the app, tap [Connect to camera] and proceed to Step 3.
• If you have launched the app before, open the tab and tap [Connect to camera]. 3 Android device: Choose the camera. Tap the camera name.
4 Camera/Android device: Check the authentication code. Confirm that the camera and Android device display the same authentication code (circled in the illustration).
5 Camera/Android device: Initiate pairing. • Camera: Press J. • Android device: Tap the button indicated in the illustration (the label may differ depending on the version of Android you are using). D Pairing Error If you wait too long between pressing the button on the camera and tapping the button on the Android device, pairing will fail and an error will be displayed. Camera: Press J and return to Step 1. Android device: Tap [OK] and return to Step 2.
6 Camera/Android device: Follow the on-screen instructions. • Camera: Press J. The camera will display a message stating that the devices are connected. • Android device: Pairing is complete. Tap [OK] to exit to the tab. D Pairing for the First Time The first time you pair the Android device with a camera after installing the SnapBridge app, you will be prompted to select auto link (auto upload and auto clock and location synchronization) options.
Pairing is now complete. The next time you use the SnapBridge app, you can connect as described in “Connecting to a Paired Device” (0 429). D Disabling Bluetooth To disable Bluetooth, select [Disable] for [Connect to smart device] > [Pairing (Bluetooth)] > [Bluetooth connection] in the camera setup menu.
❚❚ iOS: Connecting for the First Time (Pairing) For information on pairing the camera with Android devices, see “Android: Connecting for the First Time (Pairing)” (0 416). 1 Camera: Ready the camera. Select [Connect to smart device] > [Pairing (Bluetooth)] in the setup menu, then highlight [Start pairing] and press J… …to display the camera name. 2 iOS device: Launch the SnapBridge app. • If this is the first time you have launched the app, tap [Connect to camera] and proceed to Step 3.
• If you have launched the app before, open the tab and tap [Connect to camera]. 3 iOS device: Choose the camera. Tap the camera name.
4 iOS device: Read the instructions. Read the pairing instructions carefully and tap [Understood]. 5 iOS device: Select an accessory. When prompted to select an accessory, tap the camera name again.
6 Camera/iOS device: Initiate pairing. • Camera: Press J. • iOS device: Tap the button indicated in the illustration (the label may differ depending on the version of iOS you are using).
D Pairing Error If you wait too long between pressing the button on the camera and tapping the button on the iOS device, pairing will fail and an error will be displayed. Camera: Press J and return to Step 1. iOS device: Dismiss the SnapBridge app and check that it is not running in the background, then open the iOS “Settings” app and request iOS to “forget” the camera as shown in the illustration before returning to Step 2.
7 Camera/iOS device: Follow the on-screen instructions. • Camera: Press J. The camera will display a message stating that the devices are connected. • iOS device: Pairing is complete. Tap [OK] to exit to the tab.
D Pairing for the First Time The first time you pair the iOS device with a camera after installing the SnapBridge app, you will be prompted to select auto link (auto upload and auto clock and location synchronization) options. This prompt will not appear again, but auto link settings can be accessed at any time using [Auto link] in the tab. Pairing is now complete. The next time you use the SnapBridge app, you can connect as described in “Connecting to a Paired Device” (0 429).
❚❚ Connecting to a Paired Device Connecting to a smart device that has already been paired with the camera is quick and easy. 1 Camera: Enable Bluetooth. In the setup menu, select [Connect to smart device] > [Pairing (Bluetooth)] > [Bluetooth connection], then highlight [Enable] and press J. 2 Smart device: Launch the SnapBridge app. A Bluetooth connection will be established automatically.
Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi What Wi-Fi Can Do for You Connect via Wi-Fi to upload selected pictures to a computer. The Wireless Transmitter Utility After configuring the camera for connection, you will need to pair it with the computer using the Wireless Transmitter Utility before you will be able to upload images via Wi-Fi. Once the devices are paired, you will be able to connect to the computer from the camera.
Infrastructure and Access-Point Modes The camera can connect either via a wireless router on an existing network (infrastructure mode) or by direct wireless link (access-point mode). ❚❚ Access-Point Mode The camera and computer connect via direct wireless link, with the camera acting as a wireless LAN access point and without the need for complicated adjustments to settings. Choose this option when working outdoors or in other situations in which the computer is not already connected to a wireless network.
❚❚ Infrastructure Mode The camera connects to a computer on an existing network (including home networks) via a wireless router. The computer can still connect to the Internet while connected to the camera. • To create a new network profile, select [Search for Wi-Fi network] in the connection wizard. 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.
Connecting in Access-Point Mode Follow the steps below to create a direct wireless link to a computer in access-point mode. 1 Display network settings. Select [Connect to PC] in the camera setup menu, then highlight [Network settings] and press 2. 2 Select [Create profile]. Highlight [Create profile] and press J. 3 Select [Direct connection to PC]. • Highlight [Direct connection to PC] and press J. • The camera SSID and encryption key will be displayed.
4 Connect from the computer. Windows: Click the wireless LAN icon in the taskbar and select the SSID displayed by the camera in Step 3. When prompted to enter the network security key, enter the encryption key displayed by the camera in Step 3. macOS: Click the wireless LAN icon in the menu bar and select the SSID displayed by the camera in Step 3. When prompted to supply a password, enter the encryption key displayed by the camera in Step 3.
5 Launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility. When prompted, launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility on the computer. 6 Select the camera. In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, select the camera name displayed in Step 5 and click [Next].
7 Enter the authentication code. • The camera will display an authentication code. • Enter the authentication code in the dialog displayed by the Wireless Transmitter Utility and click [Next].
8 Complete the pairing process. • When the camera displays a message stating that pairing is complete, press J. • In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, click [Next]. You will be prompted to choose the destination folder; for more information, see online help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility. • 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 PC] menu. • If the camera SSID is not displayed in green, connect to the camera via the wireless network list on your computer. Now that a wireless connection has been established, you can upload images to the computer as described in“Uploading Pictures” (0 447).
Connecting in Infrastructure Mode Follow the steps below to connect to a computer on an existing network in infrastructure mode. 1 Display network settings. Select [Connect to PC] in the camera setup menu, then highlight [Network settings] and press 2. 2 Select [Create profile]. Highlight [Create profile] and press 2.
3 Search for existing networks. Highlight [Search for Wi-Fi network] and press J. The camera will search for networks currently active in the vicinity and list them by name (SSID). D [Easy Connect] To connect without entering an SSID or encryption key, press X (T) in Step 3, then press J and choose from the following options: • [Push-button WPS]: For routers that support push-button WPS. Press the WPS button on the router and then press the camera J button to connect.
4 Choose a network. Highlight a network SSID and press J (if the desired network is not displayed, press X/T to search again). Encrypted networks are indicated by a O icon; if the selected network is encrypted, you will be prompted to enter the encryption key as described in Step 5. If the network is not encrypted, proceed to Step 6. D Hidden SSIDs Networks with hidden SSIDs are indicated by blank entries in the network list.
5 Enter the encryption key. • When prompted to enter the encryption key for the wireless router, press J. • Next, enter the key as described below. For information on the encryption key, see the documentation for the wireless router. Press X (T) when entry is complete. • Press X (T) 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. - [Obtain automatically]: Select this option if the network is configured to supply the IP address automatically. - [Enter manually]: Press J; a dialog will be displayed where you can manually enter an IP address. Rotate the main command dial to highlight segments, press 4 or 2 to change, and press J to accept. Press X (T) to exit to the “IP address configuration complete” dialog when entry is complete.
8 Select the camera. In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, select the camera name displayed in Step 7 and click [Next]. 9 Enter the authentication code. • The camera will display an authentication code. • Enter the authentication code in the dialog displayed by the Wireless Transmitter Utility and click [Next].
10 Complete the pairing process. • When the camera displays a message stating that pairing is complete, press J. • In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, click [Next]. You will be prompted to choose the destination folder; for more information, see online help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility. • 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 PC] menu. • If the camera SSID is not displayed in green, connect to the camera via the wireless network list on your computer. Now that a wireless connection has been established, you can upload images to the computer as described in “Uploading Pictures” (0 447).
Uploading Pictures You can select pictures for upload in the camera playback display or upload pictures as they are taken. D Destination Folders By default, images are uploaded to the following folders: • Windows: \Users\(user name)\Pictures\Wireless Transmitter Utility • macOS: /Users/(user name)/Pictures/Wireless Transmitter Utility The destination folder can be selected using the Wireless Transmitter Utility. For more information, see the utility’s online help.
3 Choose [Select to send/ deselect (PC)]. Highlight [Select to send/deselect (PC)] and press J. A white transfer icon will appear on the picture. If the camera is currently connected to a network, upload will begin immediately; otherwise, upload will begin when a connection is established. The transfer icon turns green during upload. Repeat Steps 2–3 to upload additional images. D Deselecting Pictures • To remove transfer marking from selected pictures, repeat Steps 2 and 3.
❚❚ Uploading Photos as They Are Taken To upload new photos as they are taken, select [On] for [Connect to PC] > [Options] > [Auto send]. Upload begins only after the photo has been recorded to the memory card; be sure a memory card is inserted in the camera. Movies, as well as any photographs taken during filming, are not uploaded automatically when recording is complete but must instead be uploaded from the playback display. ❚❚ The Transfer Icon Upload status is indicated by the transfer icon.
❚❚ The Upload Status Display The [Connect to PC] display shows the following information: 1 Status 2 Pictures/time remaining 3 Signal strength • Status: The status of the connection to the host. The host name is displayed in green when a connection is established. While files are being transferred, the status display shows “Now sending” preceded by the name of the file being sent. Any errors that occur during transfer are also displayed here.
Disconnecting and Reconnecting The camera’s link to an existing network can be suspended or resumed as described below. ❚❚ Disconnecting You can disconnect by turning the camera off, selecting [Disable] for [Connect to PC] > [Wi-Fi connection] in the setup menu, or selecting [Wi-Fi connection] > [Close Wi-Fi connection] in the still-photography i menu. The connection to the computer will also end if you use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to connect to a smart device.
❚❚ Reconnecting To reconnect to an existing network, either: • select [Enable] for [Connect to PC] > [Wi-Fi connection] in the setup menu, or • choose [Wi-Fi connection] > [Establish Wi-Fi connection with PC] in the still-photography i menu. 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.
Connecting to Networks Using the WT-7 The WT-7 When attached to the camera, the optional WT-7 wireless transmitter can be used to connect to computers, ftp servers, or other devices over Ethernet or wireless networks. D Before Using the WT-7 Before using the WT-7, confirm that the firmware for the camera and WT-7 have been updated to the latest versions. For more information, visit the Nikon website for your region.
What the WT-7 Can Do for You Using the WT-7, you can: ❚❚ Upload existing photos and movies to an ftp server or computer Not only can you copy pictures to computers (image transfer mode), you can also upload them to ftp servers (ftp upload mode). Pictures can be uploaded as they are taken.
❚❚ Control the camera and take pictures remotely from a web browser Using a web browser, you can control the camera from network computers and smart devices for remote control that requires no dedicated app or computer software (http server mode).
Connecting Using the WT-7 Connect the WT-7 using the USB cable supplied with the camera. Turn the transmitter on and select [Wireless transmitter (WT-7)] > [Wireless transmitter] > [Use] in the camera setup menu. A Menu Items for the WT-7 All menu items for the WT-7 can be found in the setup menu under [Wireless transmitter (WT-7)]. For more information, see the manual provided with the WT-7. See the manual provided with the WT-7 for more information.
Troubleshooting Wireless Issues 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 WT-7 wireless transmitter, see the manual provided with the WT-7. • For information on the Wireless Transmitter Utility or Camera Control Pro 2, see the online help for the application in question.
Problem Solution Check settings for the host computer or The camera displays a TCP/IP wireless router and adjust camera error. settings appropriately (0 696). The camera displays a “no Confirm that the memory card is memory card” error. correctly inserted (0 27). Upload is interrupted and fails Upload will resume if the camera is to resume. turned off and then on again (0 447). If [Auto] is selected for [Channel], choose [Manual] and select the channel manually (0 695). The connection is unreliable.
On-Camera Flash Photography “On-Camera” Versus “Remote” You can take pictures using a flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe or one or more remote flash units. Camera-Mounted Flash Units Take pictures using a flash unit mounted on the camera (0 460). Remote Flash Photography Take pictures with one or more remote flash units using wireless flash control (Advanced Wireless Lighting, or AWL) as described in “Remote Flash Photography” (0 477).
Using an On-Camera Flash Follow the steps below to mount an optional flash unit on the camera and take photographs using the flash. 1 Mount the unit on the accessory shoe. See the manual provided with the unit for details. 2 Turn on the camera and flash unit. The flash will begin charging; the flash-ready indicator (c) will be displayed in the viewfinder when charging is complete. 3 Adjust flash settings. Choose the flash control mode (0 463) and flash mode (0 465).
4 Adjust shutter speed and aperture. 5 Take pictures. D Shutter Speed Shutter speed can be set as follows when an optional flash unit is used: Mode Shutter speed b, P, A, EFCT (j and Set automatically by camera (1/200 s–1/60 s) * m excluded) S Value selected by user (1/200 s–30 s) M Value selected by user (1/200 s–30 s, Bulb, Time) * Shutter speed may be set as slow as 30 s if slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, or slow sync with red-eye reduction is selected for flash mode.
D i-TTL Flash Control When an optional flash unit that supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System is attached and set to TTL, the camera uses monitor preflashes for balanced or standard i-TTL fill-flash flash control. i-TTL flash control is not available with flash units that do not support the Nikon Creative Lighting System.
Flash Control Mode When a flash unit that supports unified flash control (an SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300) is mounted on the camera, the flash control mode, flash level, and other flash settings can be adjusted using the [Flash control] > [Flash control mode] item in the photo shooting menu (in the case of the SB-5000, these settings can also be adjusted using the controls on the flash unit).
• [Distance-priority manual]: Choose the distance to the subject; flash output will be adjusted automatically. Flash compensation is also available. • [Manual]: Choose the flash level manually. • [Repeating flash]: The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a multiple-exposure effect. Choose the flash level ([Output]), the maximum number of times the unit fires ([Times]), and the number of times the flash fires per second ([Frequency], measured in Hertz).
Flash Modes The options available depend on the mode selected with the mode dial. Option I J [Fill flash] (front-curtain sync) [Red-eye reduction] (red-eye reduction) Description This mode is recommended for most situations. In modes P and A, shutter speed will automatically be set to values between 1/200 s (or 1/8000 s with Auto FP High-Speed Sync) and 1/60 s. Use for portraits. The flash fires before the photograph is taken, reducing “red-eye” (a flash unit with red-eye reduction is required).
Option Description Available in As for [Fill flash] except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or [Slow sync] P, A under low light. Use when you L (slow sync) want to capture both subject and background. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake. As for [Red-eye reduction] except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture [Slow sync + background lighting at night or red-eye] (red- under low light.
Option [Rear-curtain M sync] (rearcurtain sync) s [Flash off] Description Available in The flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream of light behind moving light sources. Use of a P, S, A, M tripod is recommended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake. Selecting P or A after choosing this option sets the flash mode to slow sync. b, P, S, A, The flash does not fire.
Choosing a Flash Mode Hold the N (Y) button and rotate the main command dial. • The selected option is displayed in the monitor.
Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to deliberately alter flash output to, for example, change the brightness of the subject relative to the background. 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.
Adjusting Flash Compensation Hold the N (Y) button and rotate the sub-command dial. The selected option will be displayed in the monitor, control panel, and viewfinder. • Flash output can set to values of from −3 to +1 EV. • At default settings, changes to flash output are made in increments of 1/3 EV. The size of the increment can be selected using Custom Setting b1 [EV steps for exposure cntrl].
FV Lock This feature is used to lock flash output for CLS-compatible flash units, allowing photographs to be recomposed without changing the flash level and ensuring that flash output is appropriate to the subject even when the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame. Flash output is adjusted automatically for any changes in ISO sensitivity and aperture. FV lock is not available in b and EFCT modes. To use FV lock: 1 Assign [FV lock] to a camera control.
3 Set the flash unit to the appropriate mode. Turn the flash unit on and select [TTL] or [Auto external flash] for [Flash control] > [Flash control mode] (SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300) or set the flash control mode to TTL, monitor pre-flash qA, or monitor pre-flash A (other flash units; see the documentation provided with the flash unit for details). 4 Focus. Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutterrelease button halfway to focus.
5 Lock flash level. After confirming that the flash-ready indicator (c) appears in the viewfinder, press the control selected in Step 1. The flash unit will emit a monitor pre-flash to determine the appropriate flash level. Flash output will be locked at this level and FV lock icon (r) will appear in the viewfinder. 6 Recompose the photograph. 7 Take the photograph. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. If desired, additional pictures can be taken without releasing FV lock.
Flash Info for On-Camera Units When a unit that supports unified flash control (the SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300) is mounted on the camera accessory shoe, flash info can be viewed in the camera display. To view flash info during viewfinder photography, press the R button to activate the information display (0 776) and then press the R button again.
❚❚ Auto External Flash 1 Flash control mode (0 463) FP indicator (0 618) 2 Auto external flash compensation (0 469) 1 2 ❚❚ Distance-Priority Manual 1 2 3 1 Flash control mode (0 463) FP indicator (0 618) 2 Flash compensation (distancepriority manual; 0 469) 3 Distance (0 463) ❚❚ Manual 1 2 1 Flash control mode (0 463) FP indicator (0 618) 2 Flash level (0 469) On-Camera Flash Photography 475
❚❚ Repeating Flash 1 2 3 1 Flash control mode (0 463) 2 Flash level (output; 0 463) 3 Number emitted (times; 0 463) Frequency (0 463) D Flash Info and Camera Settings The flash information display shows selected camera settings, including shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity. D Changing Flash Settings Flash settings can be changed by pressing the i button in the flash info display. The options available vary with the flash unit and the settings selected.
Remote Flash Photography What Is Remote Flash Photography? The camera can be used with one or more remote flash units (Advanced Wireless Lighting, or AWL). For information on using a flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe, see “OnCamera Flash Photography” (0 459). Throughout this chapter, operations involving an accessory connected to the camera are indicated by C, operations involving remote flash units by f. For more information on f, see the manual provided with the flash unit.
Using Remote Flash Units Remote flash units can be controlled via optical signals from a flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe (optical AWL) or via radio signals from a WR-R10 (available separately) connected to the camera (radio AWL).
Radio AWL Radio AWL is available with SB-5000 flash units. Attach a WR-R10 wireless remote controller to the camera and establish a wireless connection between the flash units and the WR-R10. Establishing a Wireless Connection Before using radio AWL, establish a wireless connection between the WR-R10 and the remote flash units. 1 C: Connect the WR-R10. For more information, see the documentation provided with the WR-R10. 2 C: Select [Radio AWL].
3 C: Choose a channel. Set the WR-R10 channel selector to the desired channel.
4 C: Choose a link mode. Select [Wireless remote (WR) options] > [Link mode] in the setup menu and choose from the following options: Option [Pairing] [PIN] Description The camera connects only to devices with which it has previously been paired, preventing signal interference from other devices in the vicinity. Given that each device must be paired separately, [PIN] is recommended when connecting to a large number of devices.
5 f: Establish a wireless connection. Set the remote flash units to radio AWL remote mode and set the devices to the channel you selected in Step 3, then pair each of the remote units with the WR-R10 according to the option selected in Step 4: • [Pairing]: Initiate pairing on the remote unit and press the WR-R10 pairing button.
D Listing Remote Flash Units To view the flash units currently controlled using radio AWL, select [Flash control] > [Radio remote flash info] in the photo shooting menu. The identifier (remote flash unit name) for each unit can be changed using flash unit controls.
Adjusting Flash Settings After selecting [Radio AWL] for [Flash control] > [Wireless flash options] in the photo shooting menu, select [Group flash], [Quick wireless control], or [Remote repeating] for [Remote flash control] and adjust settings as described below. ❚❚ Group Flash Select this item to adjust settings separately for each group. 1 C: Select [Group flash]. Select [Group flash] for [Flash control] > [Remote flash control] in the photo shooting menu. 2 C: Select [Group flash options].
3 C: Choose the flash control mode. Choose the flash control mode and flash level for the master flash and the flash units in each group: Option TTL qA M –– (off) Description i-TTL flash control. Auto aperture (available only with compatible flash units). Choose the flash level manually. The units do not fire and the flash level cannot be adjusted. 4 f: Group the remote flash units. • Choose a group (A–F) for each of the remote flash units.
5 C/f: Compose the shot. • Compose the shot and arrange the flash units. See the documentation provided with the flash units for more information. • After arranging the units, press the i button in the flash info display (0 510) and select [c Test flash] to test-fire the units and confirm that they are functioning normally. 6 C: Take the photograph.
❚❚ Quick Wireless Control Select this item to control overall flash compensation for, and the relative balance between, groups A and B, while setting output for group C manually. 1 C: Select [Quick wireless control]. Select [Quick wireless control] for [Flash control] > [Remote flash control] in the photo shooting menu. 2 C: Select [Quick wireless control options]. Highlight [Quick wireless control options] in the flash control display and press 2.
3 C: Adjust flash settings. • Choose the balance between groups A and B. • Adjust flash compensation for groups A and B. • Choose a flash control mode and flash level for the units in group C: - [M]: Choose the flash level manually. - [––]: The units in group C do not fire. 4 f: Group the remote flash units. • Choose a group (A, B, or C). • The master flash can control up to 18 flash units in any combination.
5 C/f: Compose the shot. • Compose the shot and arrange the flash units. See the documentation provided with the flash units for more information. • After arranging the units, press the i button in the flash info display (0 510) and select [c Test flash] to test fire the units and confirm that they are functioning normally. 6 C: Take the photograph.
❚❚ Remote Repeating When “remote repeating” is enabled, the flash units fire repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a multipleexposure effect. 1 C: Select [Remote repeating]. Select [Remote repeating] for [Flash control] > [Remote flash control] in the photo shooting menu. 2 C: Select [Remote repeating options]. Highlight [Remote repeating options] in the flash control display and press 2.
3 C: Adjust flash settings. • Choose the flash level ([Output]), the maximum number of times the flash units fire ([Times]), and the number of times the flash units fire per second ([Frequency]). • Enable or disable selected groups. Select [ON] to enable the selected group, [––] to disable the selected group. 4 f: Group the remote flash units. • Choose a group (A–F) for each of the remote flash units. • The master flash can control up to 18 flash units in any combination.
5 C/f: Compose the shot. • Compose the shot and arrange the flash units. See the documentation provided with the flash units for more information. • After arranging the units, press the i button in the flash info display (0 510) and select [c Test flash] to test-fire the units and confirm that they are functioning normally. 6 C: Take the photograph.
Adding a Shoe-Mounted Flash Unit Radio-controlled flash units (0 479) can be combined with any of the following flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe: • SB-5000: Before attaching the flash unit, set it to radio-controlled master flash mode (a d icon will appear at the top left corner of the display) and choose group or remote repeating flash control.
Optical AWL Remote flash units can be controlled via optical signals from an optional flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe and functioning as a master flash (optical AWL; for information on compatible flash units, see “The Nikon Creative Lighting System”, 0 798). If the flash unit in question is an SB-5000 or SB-500, settings can be adjusted from the camera (0 495); otherwise settings must be adjusted using flash unit controls as described in the documentation provided with the unit.
Using Optical AWL with the SB-5000 or SB-500 Mount the flash unit on the camera accessory shoe and select [Optical AWL] for [Flash control] > [Wireless flash options] in the photo shooting menu. Group flash settings can be adjusted using [Flash control] > [Remote flash control]; the [Remote flash control] item for the SB-5000 also offers [Quick wireless control] and [Remote repeating] settings.
❚❚ Group Flash Select this item to adjust settings separately for each group. 1 C: Select [Group flash]. Select [Group flash] for [Flash control] > [Remote flash control] in the photo shooting menu. 2 C: Select [Group flash options]. Highlight [Group flash options] in the flash control display and press 2.
3 C: Adjust flash settings. • Choose the flash control mode and flash level for the master flash and the flash units in each group: Option TTL qA M –– (off) Description i-TTL flash control. Auto aperture (available only with compatible flash units). Choose the flash level manually. The units do not fire and the flash level cannot be adjusted. • Choose a channel for the master flash.
5 f: Group the remote flash units. • Choose a group (A, B, or C, or if you are using an SB-500 master flash, A or B) for each remote flash unit. • Although there is no limit on the number of remote flash units that may be used, the practical maximum is three per group. With more than this number, the light emitted by the remote flash units will interfere with performance. 6 C/f: Compose the shot. • Compose the shot and arrange the flash units.
❚❚ Quick Wireless Control (SB-5000 Only) Select this item to control overall flash compensation for, and the relative balance between, groups A and B, while setting output for group C manually. 1 C: Select [Quick wireless control]. Select [Quick wireless control] for [Flash control] > [Remote flash control] in the photo shooting menu. 2 C: Select [Quick wireless control options]. Highlight [Quick wireless control options] in the flash control display and press 2.
3 C: Adjust flash settings. • Choose the balance between groups A and B. • Adjust flash compensation for groups A and B. • Choose a flash control mode and flash level for the units in group C: - [M]: Choose the flash level manually. - [––]: The units in group C do not fire. • Choose a channel for the master flash. If the remote flash units include an SB-500, you must choose channel 3, but otherwise you can choose any channel between 1 and 4.
4 f: Set the remote flash units to the same channel as the master flash. Set the remote flash units to the channel selected in Step 3. 5 f: Group the remote flash units. • Choose a group (A, B, or C). • Although there is no limit on the number of remote flash units that may be used, the practical maximum is three per group. With more than this number, the light emitted by the remote flash units will interfere with performance. 6 C/f: Compose the shot. • Compose the shot and arrange the flash units.
❚❚ Remote Repeating (SB-5000 Only) When “remote repeating” is enabled, the flash units fire repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a multipleexposure effect. 1 C: Select [Remote repeating]. Select [Remote repeating] for [Flash control] > [Remote flash control] in the photo shooting menu. 2 C: Select [Remote repeating options]. Highlight [Remote repeating options] in the flash control display and press 2.
3 C: Adjust flash settings. • Choose the flash level ([Output]), the maximum number of times the flash units fire ([Times]), and the number of times the flash units fire per second ([Frequency]). • Enable or disable selected groups. Select [ON] to enable the selected group, [––] to disable the selected group. • Choose a channel for the master flash. If the remote flash units include an SB-500, you must choose channel 3, but otherwise you can choose any channel between 1 and 4.
4 f: Set the remote flash units to the same channel as the master flash. Set the remote flash units to the channel selected in Step 3. 5 f: Group the remote flash units. • Choose a group (A, B, or C) for each remote flash unit. • Although there is no limit on the number of remote flash units that may be used, the practical maximum is three per group. With more than this number, the light emitted by the remote flash units will interfere with performance. 6 C/f: Compose the shot.
7 C/f: Take the photograph. Take the photograph after confirming that the flash-ready lights for all flash units are lit. D Optical AWL Position the sensor windows on the remote flash units to pick up the light from the master flash (particular care is required if the camera is not mounted on a tripod).
Optical/Radio AWL Optical and radio AWL can be used together. Radio flash control is provided by a WR-R10 connected to the camera, optical control by an SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander or an SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, or SB-500 flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe. • Before proceeding, establish a wireless connection between the radio-controlled flash units and the WR-R10 (0 479).
Flash Info for Remote Units The camera can display flash info for SB-5000 and SB-500 flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe and configured as a master flash for optical AWL, as well as for remote flash units controlled via radio AWL using a WR-R10. To view flash info during viewfinder photography, press the R button to activate the information display (0 68) and then press the R button again.
❚❚ Quick Wireless Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Flash-ready indicator 1 2 Remote flash control (0 566) FP indicator (0 618) 3 Remote flash control mode 2 (0 566) 4 A : B ratio (0 487, 499) 5 Flash compensation (0 487, 499) 6 Group C flash control mode and flash level (output; 0 487, 499) 7 Channel 2 (0 479, 499) 8 Link mode 4 (0 689) 508 Remote Flash Photography
❚❚ Remote Repeating 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Flash-ready indicator 1 2 Remote flash control (0 566) 3 Flash level (output; 0 490, 502) 4 Remote flash control mode 2 (0 566) 5 Number emitted (times; 0 490, 502) Frequency (0 490, 502) 6 Group status (enabled/ disabled; 0 490, 502) 7 Channel 2 (0 479, 502) 8 Link mode 4 (0 689) 1 Displayed in radio AWL when all flash units are ready. 2 Optical AWL is indicated by Y, radio AWL by Z, joint optical and radio AWL by Y and Z.
D Flash Info and Camera Settings The flash information display shows selected camera settings, including shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity. D Changing Flash Settings Flash settings can be changed by pressing the i button in the flash info display. The options available vary with the flash unit and the settings selected. You can also test-fire the flash.
Menu Guide Defaults The defaults for the playback, photo shooting, movie shooting, Custom Settings, and setup menus are listed below.
Photo Shooting Menu Defaults Photo shooting menu option [Reset photo shooting menu] [Storage folder] [Rename] [Select folder by number] [Select folder from list] [File naming] [Role played by card in Slot 2] [Image area] [Choose image area] [Auto DX crop] [Viewfinder mask display] [Image quality] [Image size] [NEF (RAW) recording] [NEF (RAW) compression] [NEF (RAW) bit depth] [ISO sensitivity settings] [ISO sensitivity] b, EFCT P, S, A, M [Auto ISO sensitivity control] [Maximum sensitivity] [Maximum sensiti
Photo shooting menu option [White balance] [Fine-tune] [Choose color temperature] [Preset manual] [Set Picture Control] [Manage Picture Control] [Color space] [Active D-Lighting] [Long exposure NR] [High ISO NR] [Vignette control] [Diffraction compensation] [Auto distortion control] [Flicker reduction] [Flicker reduction setting] [Flicker reduction indicator] [Flash control] [Flash control mode] [Wireless flash options] [Remote flash control] [Auto bracketing] [Auto bracketing set] [Number of shots] [Increm
Photo shooting menu option [Multiple exposure] * [Multiple exposure mode] [Number of shots] [Overlay mode] [Save individual images (NEF)] [Overlay shooting] [Select first exposure (NEF)] [HDR (high dynamic range)] [HDR mode] [HDR strength] [Save individual images (NEF)] [Interval timer shooting] [Choose start day/time] [Interval] [Intervals×shots/interval] [Exposure smoothing] [Silent photography] [Interval priority] [Focus before each shot] [Options] [Starting storage folder] [New folder] [Reset file numbe
Photo shooting menu option [Time-lapse movie] [Interval] [Shooting time] [Exposure smoothing] [Silent photography] [Image area] [Choose image area] [Auto DX crop] [Frame size/frame rate] [Interval priority] [Focus before each shot] [Destination] [Focus shift shooting] [No. of shots] [Focus step width] [Interval until next shot] [First-frame exposure lock] [Silent photography] [Starting storage folder] [New folder] [Reset file numbering] [Silent live view photography] Default 5s 25 min.
Movie Shooting Menu Defaults Movie shooting menu option [Reset movie shooting menu] [File naming] [Destination] [Image area] [Choose image area] [Auto DX crop] [Frame size/frame rate] [Movie quality] [Movie file type] [ISO sensitivity settings] [Maximum sensitivity] [Auto ISO control (mode M)] [ISO sensitivity (mode M)] [White balance] [Fine-tune] [Choose color temperature] [Preset manual] [Set Picture Control] [Manage Picture Control] [Active D-Lighting] [High ISO NR] 516 Menu Guide > Defaults Default —
Movie shooting menu option [Diffraction compensation] [Flicker reduction] [Electronic VR] [Microphone sensitivity] [Attenuator] [Frequency response] [Wind noise reduction] [Headphone volume] [Timecode] [Record timecodes] [Count-up method] [Timecode origin] [Drop frame] Default On Auto Off Auto Disable Wide range Off 15 Off Record run — On Menu Guide > Defaults 517
Custom Settings Menu Defaults Custom Settings menu option [Reset custom settings] a1 [AF-C priority selection] a2 [AF-S priority selection] a3 [Focus tracking with lock-on] a4 [3D-tracking face-detection] a5 [Auto-area AF face/eye detection] a6 [Focus points used] a7 [Store points by orientation] a8 [AF activation] a9 [Focus point wrap-around] a10 [Focus point options] [Focus point illumination] [Manual focus mode] [Dynamic-area AF assist] a11 [Low-light AF] a12 [Manual focus ring in AF mode] b1 [EV steps f
Custom Settings menu option [Shutter-release button AE-L] [Standby timer] [Self-timer] [Self-timer delay] [Number of shots] [Interval between shots] c4 [Monitor off delay] [Playback] [Menus] [Information display] [Image review] [Live view] d1 [CL mode shooting speed] d2 [Max. continuous release] d3 [Sync.
Custom Settings menu option d11 [Peaking highlights] [Peaking level] [Peaking highlight color] d12 [LCD illumination] d13 [Live view in continuous mode] d14 [Optical VR] e1 [Flash sync speed] e2 [Flash shutter speed] e3 [Exposure comp.
f2 f3 f4 Custom Settings menu option [Customize i Menu (Lv)] [Custom controls] [Preview button] [Fn button] [AE-L/AF-L button] [AF-ON button] [BKT button] [Movie record button] [OK button] [Viewfinder photography] [Live view] [Playback mode] [Zoom on/off] Default Set Picture Control, Image quality, Flash mode, Wi-Fi connection, Autofocus mode, Negative digitizer, White balance, Image size, Metering, Active D-Lighting, AF-area mode, Exposure preview Preview Choose image area AE/AF lock AF-ON Auto bracke
f5 Custom Settings menu option [Customize command dials] [Reverse rotation] [Change main/sub] f6 f7 [Aperture setting] [Menus and playback] [Sub-dial frame advance] [Release button to use dial] [Reverse indicators] f8 g1 [Dswitch] [Customize i Menu] 522 Menu Guide > Defaults Default Exposure compensation: U, Shutter speed/aperture: U Exposure setting: Off, Autofocus setting: Off Sub-command dial Off 10 frames No LCD backlight (D) Set Picture Control, Frame size and rate/ Image quality, Wind noise re
g2 g3 g4 g5 Custom Settings menu option [Custom controls] [Preview button] [Fn button] [AE-L/AF-L button] [AF-ON button] [Shutter-release button] [AF speed] [When to apply] [AF tracking sensitivity] [Highlight display] [Display pattern] [Highlight display threshold] Default None None AE/AF lock AF-ON Take photos 0 Always 4 Off 248 Menu Guide > Defaults 523
Setup Menu Defaults Setup menu option [Format memory card] [Save user settings] [Reset user settings] [Language] [Time zone and date] [Time zone] [Date and time] [Date format] [Daylight saving time] [Monitor brightness] [Monitor color balance] [Virtual horizon] [Information display] [Manual] [AF fine-tuning options] [AF fine-tune on/off] [Fine-tune and save lens] [Default] [List saved values] 524 Menu Guide > Defaults Default — — — (Default varies with country of purchase) (Default varies with country of
Setup menu option [Non-CPU lens data] [Lens number] [Focal length (mm)] [Maximum aperture] [Clean image sensor] [Clean at startup/shutdown] [Lock mirror up for cleaning] [Image Dust Off ref photo] [Pixel mapping] [Image comment] [Attach comment] [Copyright information] [Attach copyright information] [Beep options] [Beep on/off] [Volume] [Pitch] [Touch controls] [Enable/disable touch controls] [Full-frame playback flicks] Default 1 — — Clean at startup & shutdown — — — U U Off 2 Low Enable Left V Right Me
Setup menu option [HDMI] [Output resolution] [Advanced] [Output range] [External recording control] [Output data depth] [N-Log/HDR output options] [View assist] [Location data] [Standby timer] [Position] [Set clock from satellite] [Wireless remote (WR) options] [LED lamp] [Link mode] [Assign remote (WR) Fn button] [Airplane mode] [Connect to smart device] [Pairing (Bluetooth)] [Bluetooth connection] [Select to send (Bluetooth)] [Auto select to send] [Wi-Fi connection] [Send while off] 526 Menu Guide > Defa
Setup menu option [Connect to PC] [Wi-Fi connection] [Network settings] [Options] [Auto send] [Delete after send] [Send file as] [Deselect all?] [MAC address] Default Disable — Off No NEF (RAW) + JPEG — — Menu Guide > Defaults 527
Setup menu option [Wireless transmitter (WT-7)] [Wireless transmitter] [Choose hardware] [Network settings] [Options] [Auto send] [Delete after send] [Send file as] [Overwrite if same name] [Protect if marked to send] [Send marking] [Send folder] [Deselect all?] [HTTP user settings] [Battery info] [Power saving] [Auto power off delay] [MAC address] [Firmware version] [Conformity marking] [Battery info] [Slot empty release lock] [Save/load menu settings] [Reset all settings] [Firmware version] 528 Menu Guid
D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, select the D (playback menu) tab in the camera menus.
Delete G button U D playback menu Delete multiple images. For more information, see “The Playback Menu” (0 385). Option Description Delete selected pictures. Q [Selected] i [Select date] Delete all pictures taken on selected dates. Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for [Playback folder] in the playback menu. R [All] • If two memory cards are inserted, you can select the card from which pictures will be deleted. Playback Folder G button U D playback menu Choose a folder for playback.
Playback Display Options G button U D playback menu Choose whether the focus points used when the photograph was taken are displayed during full-frame playback. You can also choose the types of photo information that can be viewed during full-frame playback. • Highlight options and press 2 to select (M) or deselect (U). • To complete the operation, press J.
Copy Image(s) G button U D playback menu Copy pictures from one memory card to another when two memory cards are inserted. Option Description Choose the card from which pictures will be [Select source] copied. [Select image(s)] Select pictures to be copied. [Select destination Select the destination folder on the remaining folder] card (the card not selected for [Select source]). [Copy image(s)?] Copy the pictures.
Copying Pictures 1 Choose [Select source]. Highlight [Select source] and press 2 to display the [Select source] dialog. 2 Select the card containing the pictures to be copied. Highlight the slot for the card containing the pictures to be copied and press J to select the highlighted slot and return to the [Copy image(s)] menu. 3 Choose [Select image(s)]. Highlight [Select image(s)] and press 2 to select the highlighted option and return to the [Select image(s)] menu.
4 Select the source folder. • Highlight the folder containing the images to be copied and press 2 to select the highlighted folder and display the [Images selected by default] menu. • To copy all pictures from the card in the selected slot, highlight [All images in slot], press J, and proceed to Step 10. 5 Make the initial selection. Choose the pictures that will be selected by default. Option Description None of the pictures in the chosen folder will be selected by default.
6 Select additional images. • Highlight pictures and press the W (Y) button to select; selected pictures are marked with a L. To deselect the current picture, press the W (Y) button again; the L will no longer be displayed. • To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X (T) button. • After confirming that all the pictures you want to copy have L marks, press J to return to the [Copy image(s)] menu. 7 Choose [Select destination folder].
8 Choose a destination folder. Choose one of the following options and press 2. Option [Select Folder by Number] [Select Folder from List] Description Enter the number of the destination folder (0 546). If the folder with the selected number does not already exist, a new folder will be created. Choose the destination folder from a list of existing folders. 9 Select the folder.
10 Choose [Copy image(s)?]. Highlight [Copy image(s)?] and press J to display a confirmation dialog. 11 Choose [Yes]. • The camera will display the message “[Copy?]” together with the number of pictures that will be copied. • Highlight [Yes] and press J to copy the selected pictures. • Press J again to exit when copying is complete.
D Copying Pictures • Pictures will not be copied if there is insufficient space on the destination card. • If the destination folder contains a file with the same name as one of the pictures to be copied, a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Select [Replace existing image] or [Replace all] to replace the existing file or files. Protected files in the destination folder will not be replaced. To continue without replacing existing files, select [Skip].
After Delete G button U D playback menu Choose the picture displayed after an image is deleted. Option S [Show next] T [Show previous] • • • • • U [Continue as before] • Description The following picture is displayed. If the deleted image was the last picture, the preceding picture will be displayed. The preceding picture is displayed. If the deleted image was the first picture, the next picture will be displayed.
Rotate Tall G button U D playback menu If [On] is selected, “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures will be automatically rotated for display during playback. D Rotate Tall Images are not rotated automatically during image review even when [On] is selected for [Rotate tall]. Slide Show G button U D playback menu View a slide show; pictures are displayed in the order recorded. The pictures in the folder currently selected for [Playback folder] (0 530) will be displayed one-by-one in the order recorded.
Viewing Slide Shows To start the slide show, highlight [Start] and press J. The following operations can be performed while the show is in progress: To Skip back/skip ahead Description Press 4 to return to the previous frame, 2 to skip to the next frame. If more than one page of photo info is selected for View additional [Playback display options] in the playback menu, you can press 1 or 3 during full-frame playback to photo info choose the information displayed. Press J to pause the slide show.
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. • Hold the W (Y) button and press 1 or 3 to choose a rating of from zero to five stars, or select d to mark the picture as a candidate for later deletion. • To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X (T) button. • Press J to save changes.
C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To view the photo shooting menu, select the C tab in the camera menus.
Reset Photo Shooting Menu G button U C photo shooting menu Restore photo shooting menu options to their default values (0 512). Storage Folder G button U C photo shooting menu Choose the folder in which subsequent pictures will be stored. 1 Folder 2 Folder number 3 Folder name Renaming Folders The default folder name, which appears after the folder number, is “ND780”. To change the name assigned to new folders, select [Rename]. • Existing folders cannot be renamed.
Select Folder by Number The folder in which subsequent pictures will be stored can be selected by number. If a folder with the specified number does not already exist, a new folder will be created. 1 Choose [Select folder by number]. • Highlight [Select folder by number] and press 2 to display the [Select folder by number] dialog. • The card on which the new folder will be created is underlined in the card slot display area at the top right corner of the [Select folder by number] dialog.
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. Press J to complete the operation and return to the main menu; if you chose a folder marked W or X, it will be selected as the folder for new pictures. • If you chose a folder number that does not already exist, a new folder will be created with that number when you press J. • In either case, subsequent pictures will be stored in the chosen folder.
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 Highlight a folder. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a folder. 3 Select the highlighted folder. • Press J to select the highlighted folder and return to the main menu. • Subsequent photographs will be stored in the selected folder.
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 number of files in the folder reaches 5000 (or during movie recording, if camera calculates that the addition of the number of files needed to create a movie of maximum length would bring the total over 5000) - The file number reaches 9999 (or during movie recording, when camera calculates that the number of files needed to create a movie of m
File Naming G button U C photo shooting menu Pictures are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” followed by a four-digit number and a three-letter extension. [File naming] is used to select three letters to replace the “DSC” portion of the file name. For information on text entry, see “Text Entry” (0 61). D File Names • File names take the form “DSC_nnnn.xxx”. nnnn is a number from 0001 to 9999.
Role Played by Card in Slot 2 G button U C photo shooting menu Choose the role played by the card in Slot 2 when two memory cards are inserted in the camera. For more information, see “Using Two Memory Cards” (0 279). Image Area G button U C photo shooting menu Adjust image area settings. For more information, see “Adjusting Image Area Settings” (0 129). Image Quality G button U C photo shooting menu Choose a file format for photographs. For more information, see “Adjusting Image Quality” (0 134).
NEF (RAW) Recording G button U C photo shooting menu Choose a compression type and bit depth for NEF (RAW) photographs. NEF (RAW) Compression Option Description NEF images are compressed using a reversible [Lossless algorithm. The resulting files are about 60% to N compressed] 80% the size of uncompressed pictures. NEF images are compressed using a nonO [Compressed] reversible algorithm. The resulting files are about 45% to 65% the size of uncompressed pictures.
ISO Sensitivity Settings G button U C photo shooting menu Adjust ISO sensitivity settings for photographs. For more information, see “Adjusting the Camera’s Sensitivity to Light (ISO Sensitivity)” (0 187). White Balance G button U C photo shooting menu Adjust white balance to match the color of the light source. For more information, see “Achieving Natural Colors with Different Light Sources (White Balance)” (0 195).
Manage Picture Control G button U C photo shooting menu Save modified Picture Controls as custom Picture Controls. For more information, see “Creating Custom Picture Controls” (0 250). 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 generalpurpose printing and display. With a broader gamut of colors than [sRGB], [Adobe RGB] is a better choice for professional publication and commercial printing.
Active D-Lighting G button U C photo shooting menu Preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating pictures with natural contrast. For more information, see “Active D-Lighting” (0 254).
Long Exposure NR G button U C photo shooting menu Reduce “noise” (bright spots or fog) in photographs taken at slow shutter speeds. Option [On] [Off] Description Reduce noise in photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s. Long-exposure noise reduction disabled. • Long-exposure noise reduction is performed after the photo is taken. During processing, “l m” will flash in the control panel and viewfinder. Pictures cannot be taken until the display stops flashing.
High ISO NR G button U C photo shooting menu Photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities can be processed to reduce “noise” (randomly-spaced bright pixels). Option Description [High] Reduce noise in photographs taken at all ISO sensitivities. [Normal] The higher the sensitivity, the greater the effect. Choose the amount of noise reduction performed from [High], [Normal], [Low] and [Low]. Noise reduction is performed only as required.
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. Vignette control applies only to photographs taken with type G, E, and D lenses (PC lenses excluded). Option e [High] g [Normal] f [Low] [Off] Description Choose the amount of vignette control performed from (in order from high to low) [High], [Normal], and [Low].
Diffraction Compensation G button U C photo shooting menu Select [On] to reduce diffraction at small apertures (high f/numbers). • To apply diffraction compensation to pictures taken with nonCPU lenses, enter the lens data using the [Non-CPU lens data] item in the setup menu.
Auto Distortion Control G button U C photo shooting menu Select [On] to reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wide-angle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting with long lenses. • [Auto distortion control] is available only with type G, E, and D lenses. Some lenses of these types, including PC and fisheyes lenses, are, however, not supported. Results are not guaranteed with lenses that are not supported.
Flicker Reduction G button U C photo shooting menu Reduce the effects of flicker from such light sources as fluorescent or mercury-vapor lamps. Flicker can cause uneven exposure or (in photographs taken in continuous release modes) inconsistent exposure or coloration. Option [Flicker reduction setting] [Flicker reduction indicator] Description When [Enable] is selected, the camera will time photographs to reduce the effects of flicker.
D Flicker Reduction: Restrictions The [Flicker reduction] item in the photo shooting menu does not take effect under some conditions, including when: • MUP is selected for release mode • CH is selected for release mode during live view photography • [On] is selected for [Silent live view photography] in the photo shooting menu during live view photography • [On] is selected for [Silent photography] in the respective sub-menu during interval-timer photography, time-lapse movie recording, or focus shift • HDR
Flash Control G button U C photo shooting menu Choose a flash control mode and flash level and adjust other 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” (0 459). • For information on adjusting settings for wireless remote flash units, see “Remote Flash Photography” (0 477).
Flash Control Mode Choose a flash control mode and adjust other settings for SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300 flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe. • The options available in the flash control display vary with the option selected for [Flash control mode]. • Settings for flash units other than the SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, and SB-300 can only be adjusted using flash unit controls. • Settings for an SB-5000 mounted on the accessory shoe can also be adjusted using the controls on the flash unit.
Wireless Flash Options Adjust settings for simultaneous wireless control of multiple remote flash units. This item is available only when an SB-5000 or SB-500 flash unit or a WR-R10 wireless remote controller is mounted on the camera. Option Description The remote flash units are controlled using [Optical AWL] low-intensity flashes emitted by the master Y flash (0 494). [Optical/ Choose this option when using both opticallyY/ Z radio AWL] and radio-controlled flash units (0 506).
Remote Flash Control Choose the remote flash control mode. Flash options can be adjusted in the flash control display; the options available vary with the option selected for [Remote flash control]. Option Description Choose a separate flash control mode for each group of remote flash units (0 484, m [Group flash] 496). Choose the balance between groups A and [Quick wireless B and set the output for group C manually x control] (0 487, 499).
Auto Bracketing G button U C photo shooting menu Vary exposure, flash level, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value. Bracketing can be used in situations in which getting the right settings is difficult and there is not time to check results and adjust settings with each shot, or to experiment with different settings for the same subject.
Option [Auto bracketing set] [Number of shots] [Increment] [Amount] Description Choose the setting or settings bracketed when auto bracketing is in effect. • [AE & flash bracketing]: Perform both exposure and flash-level bracketing. • [AE bracketing]: Bracket only exposure. • [Flash bracketing]: Perform only flash-level bracketing. • [WB bracketing]: Perform white-balance bracketing. • [ADL bracketing]: Perform bracketing using Active D-Lighting. Choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence.
Multiple Exposure G button U C photo shooting menu Record two to ten NEF (RAW) exposures as a single photograph. For more information, see “Combining Multiple Exposures in a Single Photo (Multiple Exposure)” (0 287). HDR (High Dynamic Range) G button U C photo shooting menu Used with high contrast subjects, High Dynamic Range (HDR) preserves details in highlights and shadows by combining two shots taken at different exposures. For more information, see “High Dynamic Range (HDR)” (0 256).
Time-Lapse Movie G button U C photo shooting menu The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a time-lapse movie. For more information, see “Creating a Movie from Photos (Time-Lapse Movie)” (0 315). Focus Shift Shooting G button U C photo shooting menu Focus shift automatically varies focus over a series of shots. Use it to take photos that will later be combined using focus stacking to create a single image with increased depth of field.
1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options To view the movie shooting menu, select the 1 tab in the camera menus.
Reset Movie Shooting Menu G button U 1 movie shooting menu Restore movie shooting menu options to their default values (0 516). File Naming G button U 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” (0 550). Destination G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose the slot to which movies are recorded when two memory cards are inserted. • The menu shows the time available on each card.
Image Area G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose the image area for movies. Auto DX Crop Choose whether the camera automatically uses the [DX] image area for movies recorded with a DX lens. Frame Size/Frame Rate G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose the movie frame size (in pixels) and frame rate. For more information, see “Frame Size/Frame Rate and Movie Quality” (0 264).
Movie Quality G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose from [High quality] and [Normal]. For more information, see “Frame Size/Frame Rate and Movie Quality” (0 264). Movie File Type G button U 1 movie shooting menu Record movies in MOV or MP4 format.
ISO Sensitivity Settings G button U 1 movie shooting menu Adjust the following ISO sensitivity settings for use during filming. Option • [Maximum sensitivity] • • [Auto ISO control (mode M)] [ISO sensitivity (mode M)] • • Description Choose the upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity control from values between ISO 200 and Hi 2. The selected value serves as the upper limit for ISO sensitivity in modes P, S, and A and when [On] is selected for [Auto ISO control (mode M)] in mode M.
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]. White Balance G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose the white balance for movies. Select [Same as photo settings] to use the option currently selected for photos (0 553).
Set Picture Control G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose a Picture Control for movies. Select [Same as photo settings] to use the option currently selected for photos (0 553). Manage Picture Control G button U 1 movie shooting menu Save modified Picture Controls as custom Picture Controls (0 554). Active D-Lighting G button U 1 movie shooting menu Preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating movies with natural contrast.
High ISO NR G button U 1 movie shooting menu Reduce “noise” (randomly-spaced bright pixels) in movies recorded at high ISO sensitivities (0 557). Diffraction Compensation G button U 1 movie shooting menu Reduce diffraction in movies (0 559).
Flicker Reduction G button U 1 movie shooting menu Reduce flicker and banding when shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting during live view or movie recording. Choose [Auto] to allow the camera to automatically choose the correct frequency. If [Auto] fails to produce the desired results, select [50 Hz] or [60 Hz] according to the frequency of the local power supply. Choose [50 Hz] for areas with a 50 Hz power supply, [60 Hz] for areas with a 60 Hz power supply.
Electronic VR G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose whether to enable electronic vibration reduction during movie recording. Option Description Enable electronic vibration reduction during movie recording. • Electronic vibration reduction is not available in EFCT modes or at frame sizes of 1920 × 1080; 120p, 1920 × 1080; 100p, or 1920 × 1080 (slow-motion). • Note that when electronic vibration reduction is [On], the angle of view will be reduced, slightly increasing the apparent focal length.
Microphone Sensitivity G button U 1 movie shooting menu Turn built-in or external microphones on or off or adjust microphone sensitivity. Option [Auto] [Manual] Description Adjust microphone sensitivity automatically. Select microphone sensitivity manually. Choose from values of from 1 to 20. The higher the value, the higher the sensitivity; the lower the value, the lower the sensitivity. [Microphone Turn sound recording off.
Attenuator G button U 1 movie shooting menu Select [Enable] to reduce microphone gain and prevent audio distortion when recording movies in loud environments. Frequency Response G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose the range of frequencies to which built-in and external microphones respond. Option S [Wide range] T [Vocal range] Description Record a wide range of frequencies. Choose for everything from music to the bustling hum of a city street. Choose for human voices.
Wind Noise Reduction G button U 1 movie shooting menu Select [On] to enable the low-cut filter, reducing noise produced by wind blowing over the built-in microphone. Note that other sounds may also be affected. 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.
Timecode G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose whether to record time codes giving the hour, minute, second, and frame number for each frame when shooting movies. Time codes are available only with movies recorded in MOV format. Option • • [Record timecodes] • • [Count-up method] • Description [On]: Record time codes. The time code appears in the monitor. [On (with HDMI output)]: Time codes will be included with footage saved to external recorders connected to the camera via an HDMI cable.
Option Description [Reset]: Reset the time code to 00:00:00.00. • [Enter manually]: Enter the hour, minute, second, and frame number manually. [Timecode • [Current time]: Set the time code to the current time origin] as reported by the camera clock. Before using this option, select [Time zone and date] in the setup menu and confirm that the camera clock is set to the correct date and time.
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 levels.
The following Custom Settings are available: 1 Item [Reset custom settings] a [Autofocus] [AF-C priority a1 selection] [AF-S priority a2 selection] [Focus tracking with a3 lock-on] [3D-tracking facea4 detection] [Auto-area AF face/ a5 eye detection] a6 [Focus points used] [Store points by a7 orientation] a8 [AF activation] [Focus point wrapa9 around] [Focus point a10 options] a11 [Low-light AF] [Manual focus ring in a12 AF mode] 2 0 590 590 591 592 592 593 594 595 597 Item b [Metering/exposure] [EV steps
Item d [Shooting/display] [CL mode shooting d1 speed] [Max. continuous d2 release] [Sync.
Item g [Movie] g1 [Customize i menu] g2 [Custom controls] g3 [AF speed] [AF tracking g4 sensitivity] g5 [Highlight display] 0 643 645 650 652 653 1 Items modified from default values are indicated by asterisks (“U“). 2 This item is available with compatible lenses only. 3 This item is available only with compatible AF-P lenses not equipped with a vibration reduction switch.
Reset Custom Settings G button U A Custom Settings menu Restore Custom Settings to their default values (0 518). 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 Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release G [Release] button is pressed (release priority). Photos can be taken only when the camera is in focus F [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. Option Description Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release G [Release] button is pressed (release priority). Photos can be taken only when the camera is in focus F [Focus] (focus priority).
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 during viewfinder photography in autofocus mode AF-C or when AF-A is selected and the camera is shooting using 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.
a5: Auto-Area AF Face/Eye Detection G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the camera detects and focuses on faces or on faces and eyes when [Auto-area AF] is selected for AF-area mode. Option Description If the camera detects a portrait subject during live view photography, it will automatically focus on one or the [Face and eye other of the subject’s eyes.
a6: Focus Points Used G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the number of focus points available for manual focuspoint selection when an option other than [Auto-area AF] is selected for AF-area mode. Option R [All points] [Every I other point] Description Every focus point available in the current AF-area mode can be selected. The number of points available varies with the AF-area mode.
a7: Store Points by Orientation G button U 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. Separate options are available for the viewfinder (shown in the illustrations) and for live view. • Select [No] to use the same focus point regardless of camera orientation.
• Select [Yes] to enable separate focus-point selection.
a8: AF Activation G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the shutter-release button can be used to focus. If [AF-ON only] is selected, the camera will not focus when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus can only be adjusted using the AF-ON button or other controls to which AF-ON has been assigned using Custom Setting f3 [Custom controls].
a10: Focus Point Options G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose from the following focus point display options: Focus Point Illumination Choose whether the active focus point is highlighted in the viewfinder. Option [Auto] [On] [Off] Description The selected focus point is automatically highlighted in red as needed to establish contrast with the background. The selected focus point is always highlighted in red, regardless of the brightness of the background.
Dynamic-Area AF Assist Choose whether both the selected focus point and the surrounding focus points are displayed in dynamic-area AF mode. Option [On] [Off] Description Display both the selected focus point and surrounding focus points. Display only the selected focus point.
a12: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode G button U A Custom Settings menu This item is available with compatible lenses only. Choose whether the lens focus ring can be used for manual focus in autofocus mode. Option Description Autofocus can be over-ridden by rotating the lens focus ring (autofocus with manual override). The focus ring can be used [Enable] for manual focus while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
b: Metering/Exposure b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl G button U A Custom Settings menu Select the increments used for adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, ISO sensitivity, bracketing, and exposure and flash compensation.
b2: Easy Exposure Compensation G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the E button is needed for exposure compensation. Option Description Exposure compensation can be adjusted rotating the command dial not currently used for shutter speed or [On aperture. The setting selected with the command dial is (Auto reset)] reset when the camera turns off or the standby timer expires. Exposure compensation can be adjusted rotating the command dial not currently used for shutter speed or [On] aperture.
b3: Matrix Metering G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether [Matrix metering] assigns priority to faces detected by the camera. This setting applies only during viewfinder photography. Option [Face U detection on] [Face V detection off] Description Matrix metering assigns priority to faces detected by the camera. Matrix metering does not assign priority to faces detected by the camera.
b5: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure G button U A Custom Settings menu Use this item to fine-tune the exposure value selected by the camera; exposure can be fine-tuned separately for each metering method. 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 b5 [Fine-tune optimal exposure], the exposure compensation icon (E) will not be displayed.
c: Timers/AE Lock c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether exposure locks when the shutter-release button is pressed. Option Description Pressing the shutter-release button halfway O [On (half press)] locks exposure. [On (burst Exposure only locks while the shutter-release P mode)] button is pressed all the way down. Pressing the shutter-release button does not [Off] lock exposure.
c3: 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 [Self-timer delay] [Number of shots] [Interval between shots] Description Choose the length of the shutter-release delay. 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. Choose the interval between shots when [Number of shots] is more than 1.
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 [6 fps] to [1 fps]. d2: Max. Continuous Release 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.
d3: Sync. Release Mode Options G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the shutters on the remote cameras are synchronized with the shutter on the master camera when using an optional wireless remote controller. d4: Exposure Delay Mode G button U A Custom Settings menu In situations where the slightest camera movement can blur pictures, shutter release can be delayed by from about 0.2 to 3 seconds after the mirror is raised.
d5: Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter G button U A Custom Settings menu Enable or disable the electronic front-curtain shutter. Enabling the electronic front-curtain helps reduce blur caused by camera shake. The electronic front-curtain shutter is available in Q, QC, and MUP modes. Option [Enable] [Disable] Description Enable the electronic front-curtain shutter. Use a mechanical shutter.
d6: Extended Shutter Speeds (M) G button U A Custom Settings menu Extend the range of shutter speeds available in mode M; the slowest shutter speed available when [On] is selected is 900 s (15 minutes). Extended shutter speeds can be used for pictures of the night sky and in other situations that require that the shutter remain open for long periods. • To use extended shutter speeds, choose [On] and select a shutter speed of 60 s or slower.
d7: File Number Sequence G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose a file numbering option. Option [On] [Off] [Reset] Description When a new folder is created or a new memory card is inserted in the camera, file numbering will continue from the last number used. This simplifies file management by minimizing the occurrence of duplicate file names when multiple cards are used. When a new folder is created or a new memory card is inserted, file numbering restarts from 0001.
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.
d8: Save Original (EFFECTS) G button U A Custom Settings menu In f, d, e, k, l, and m modes, you can choose whether in addition to saving pictures in JPEG format, the camera saves NEF (RAW) copies without the effects applied. Option [On] [Off] Description The camera saves an NEF (RAW) copy in addition to a JPEG copy to which the effect has been applied. The camera saves only a JPEG copy to which the effect has been applied.
d9: Exposure Preview (Lv) G button U A Custom Settings menu Select [On] to preview how the options currently selected for shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity affect exposure while taking photographs in modes P, S, A, and M. A Exposure Preview • Exposure preview is not available when A (Bulb) or % (Time) is selected for shutter speed.
d10: Framing Grid Display G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether to display a grid for reference when framing shots. d11: Peaking Highlights G button U A Custom Settings menu When focus peaking is enabled during live view photography in manual focus mode, objects that are in focus are indicated by colored outlines in the display. You can choose the color. Option Description Choose from [3 (high sensitivity)], [2 (standard)], [1 (low sensitivity)], and [Off].
d12: LCD Illumination G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose when the control panel backlight lights. • If [Off] is selected, the backlight will light when the power switch is rotated to D. The backlight turns off when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway or all the way down. • If [On] is selected, the backlight will light while the standby timer is active. Note that this increases the drain on the battery.
d14: Optical VR G button U A Custom Settings menu This item is available only with compatible AF-P lenses not equipped with a vibration reduction switch. Selecting [On] enables vibration reduction, which takes effect whenever the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Select [Off] to disable vibration reduction.
e: Bracketing/Flash e1: Flash Sync Speed G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the flash sync speed. Option Description 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. • When the camera shows a shutter speed of 1/200 s in mode P or A, auto FP high-speed sync will be activated if [1/200 s the actual shutter speed is faster than 1/200 s.
D Fixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit In modes S and M, shutter speed can be fixed at the value selected for Custom Setting e1 [Flash sync speed] by selecting the next shutter speed after the slowest possible shutter speed (30 s or %). An X (flash sync indicator) will be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel together with the flash sync speed. 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.
e2: Flash Shutter Speed G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the slowest shutter speed available with a flash in mode P or A. Regardless of the setting chosen for e2 [Flash shutter speed], shutter speeds can be as slow as 30 s in modes S and M or at flash settings of slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, or red-eye reduction with slow sync. e3: Exposure Comp. for Flash G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose how the camera adjusts flash level when exposure compensation is used.
e4: Auto c ISO Sensitivity Control G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose how the camera adjusts flash level when auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled. 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.
e6: Bracketing Order G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the order in which the shots in the bracketing program are taken. Option Description The unmodified shot is taken first, followed by the shot with the lowest H [MTR > under > over] value, followed by the shot with the highest value. Shooting proceeds in order from the I [Under > MTR > over] lowest to the highest value.
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 during viewfinder photography. For information on customizing the i menu, see “Customizing the i Menu: Customize i Menu” (0 347).
Item [Interval timer 7 shooting] 8 [Time-lapse movie] [Focus shift 9 shooting] [View release v mode] 0 298 315 328 624 w z Z U Item [Custom controls] [Exposure delay mode] [Bluetooth connection] [Wi-Fi connection] 0 628 608 625 625 View Memory Card Info View the slot currently selected as the destination for new pictures and the role played by the card in Slot 2 when two memory cards are inserted. This item can be used to view but not to change the option selected.
Bluetooth Connection Turn the Bluetooth connection on or off. 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. • To turn Wi-Fi off, highlight [Wi-Fi connection] in the i menu and press J; if Wi-Fi is currently enabled, a [Close Wi-Fi connection] prompt will be displayed. Press J to end the connection.
f2: Customize i Menu (Lv) G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the items listed in the i menu displayed when the i button is pressed during live view. For information on customizing the i menu, see “Customizing the i Menu: Customize i Menu” (0 347).
Item [Interval timer 7 shooting] 8 [Time-lapse movie] [Focus shift 9 shooting] [Silent live view L photography] [View release v mode] w [Custom controls] 0 298 z 315 $ 328 W 570 3 624 Z 628 U % Item [Exposure delay mode] [Exposure preview] [Peaking highlights] [Monitor brightness] [Bluetooth connection] [Wi-Fi connection] [Negative digitizer] 0 608 614 615 658 625 625 343 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings 627
f3: Custom Controls G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the functions performed either by pressing camera controls or by pressing controls and rotating command dials during still photography. • Choose the roles played by the controls below. Highlight the desired control and press J.
Option h [cDisable/enable] q [Preview] % [Preview (Lv max.
• The following options are available: Option Description Pressing the control initiates autofocus, A [AF-ON] duplicating the function of the AF-ON button. F [AF lock only] Focus locks while the control is pressed. Exposure locks when the control is pressed. Exposure lock does not end when the shutter [AE lock is released. Exposure remains locked until the E (Hold)] control is pressed a second time or the standby timer expires. Exposure locks when the control is pressed.
Option h [c Disable/ enable] q [Preview] % L M N t [Preview (Lv max. aperture)] [Matrix metering] [Centerweighted metering] [Spot metering] [Highlightweighted metering] Description If the flash is currently enabled, it will be disabled while the control is pressed. If the flash is currently off, front-curtain sync will be selected while the control is pressed. Hold the control to stop aperture down and preview depth of field during viewfinder photography.
Option Description If the control is pressed when an option other than [WB bracketing] is selected for [Auto bracketing] > [Auto bracketing set] in the photo shooting menu in release mode CH, CL, or QC, the camera will take all the shots in the current bracketing program and repeat the bracketing burst while the [Bracketing shutter-release button is pressed. In release 1 burst] modes S and Q, shooting will end after the first bracketing burst.
Option Description Press the control to display a framing grid in [Framing grid the viewfinder or monitor. Press the control b display] again to turn the display off. Press the control to view a virtual horizon [Viewfinder display in the viewfinder. Press the control ! virtual again to turn the display off. horizon] Press the control to display “MY MENU”. O [MY MENU] Press the control to jump to the top item in [Access top “MY MENU.
Option Description Press the control and rotate the main command dial to choose the mode and the [Multiple $ sub-command dial to choose the number of exposure] shots. Press the control and rotate the main [HDR (high command dial to choose the mode and the 2 dynamic sub-command dial to choose HDR strength. range)] [Exposure Press the control and rotate a command dial to z delay mode] choose the shutter-release delay.
f4: OK Button G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the role assigned to the J button during still photography and playback. Viewfinder Photography Option Description [Select center focus Pressing J selects the center focus point. K point] [Highlight active Pressing J highlights the active focus point. K focus point] [None] Pressing J during shooting has no effect. Live View Option Description [Select center focus Pressing J selects the center focus point.
Playback Mode Regardless of the option selected, pressing J when a movie is displayed full frame starts movie playback. Option n o p u Description Press J to toggle between full-frame and [Thumbnail on/off] 4-, 9-, or 72-frame thumbnail playback. A histogram is displayed while the J button [View histograms] is pressed. The histogram display is available in both full-frame and thumbnail playback. Press J to zoom the display in on the area around the active focus point.
f5: Customize Command Dials G button U A Custom Settings menu Customize the operation of the main and sub-command dials. Reverse Rotation Reverse the direction of rotation of the command dials for selected operations. • Highlight [Exposure compensation] or [Shutter speed/ aperture] and press 2 to select (M) or deselect (U). • Press J to save changes and exit. Change Main/Sub Reverse the roles of the main- and sub-command dials.
Aperture Setting Choose whether aperture can be adjusted using the aperture ring on CPU lenses in modes A and M. Option Description Aperture can only be adjusted with the sub-command [Sub-command dial (or with the main command dial if [On] is selected dial] for [Change main/sub] > [Exposure setting]). Aperture can be adjusted with the lens aperture ring.
Menus and Playback Choose the roles played by the multi selector and command dials during playback and menu navigation. Option [On] 2 [Off] [On (image review excluded)] 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].
Sub-Dial Frame Advance Choose the number of frames that can be skipped by rotating the sub-command dial during full-frame playback. This option only takes effect when [On] or [On (image review excluded)] is selected for [Menus and playback]. Option [10 frames] [50 frames] c [Rating] Description Skip forward or back 10 frames at a time. Skip forward or back 50 frames at a time. Skip to the next or previous pictures with the selected rating. To choose the rating, highlight [Rating] and press 2.
f6: Release Button to Use Dial G button U A Custom Settings menu Selecting [Yes] allows adjustments that are normally made by holding a button and rotating a command dial to be made by rotating the command dial after the button is released. This ends when the button is pressed again, the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, or the standby timer expires. • [Release button to use dial] applies to the E, S (Q), BKT, c (Y), Q/g (U), X (T), W (Y), and AF mode buttons.
f7: Reverse Indicators G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the exposure indicators in the viewfinder, control panel, and information display are displayed with negative values on the left and positive values on the right, or with positive values on the left and negative values on the right. Option V W Description The indicator is displayed with positive values on the left and negative values on the right.
g: Movie g1: 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 during movie recording. For information on customizing the i menu, see “Customizing the i Menu: Customize i Menu” (0 347).
W 9 3 Z Item [Peaking highlights] [Highlight display] [Monitor brightness] [Bluetooth connection] 0 615 653 658 U $ % Item [Wi-Fi connection] [Multi-selector power aperture] [Multi selector exposure comp.] 0 625 644 644 625 Multi-Selector Power Aperture Choose whether the multi selector can be used for power aperture. Select [Enable] to enable power aperture. Press 1 to widen the aperture, 3 to narrow the aperture. Multi Selector Exposure Comp.
g2: Custom Controls G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the functions performed either by pressing camera controls or by pressing controls and rotating command dials during filming. • Choose the roles played by the controls below. Highlight the desired control and press J.
Option J [Choose image area] y [Active D-Lighting] A [AF-ON] F [AF lock only] E [AE lock (Hold)] C [AE lock only] B [AE/AF lock] C [Take photos] 1 [Record movies] [None] 0 4 4 — — — — — — — 4 2 4 4 — — — — — — — 4 ! — — 4 4 4 4 4 — — 4 V — — 4 4 4 4 4 — — 4 G — — — — — — — 4 4 — • The following options are available: Option [Power t aperture (open)] [Power q aperture (close)] Description Aperture widens while the Pv button is pressed.
Option Description Exposure compensation increases while the Pv button is pressed. Use in combination with [Exposure i compensation Custom Setting g2 [Custom controls] > [Fn button] > [Exposure compensation −] for +] button-controlled exposure compensation. Exposure compensation decreases while the Fn button is pressed. Use in combination with [Exposure Custom Setting g2 [Custom controls] > h compensation [Preview button] > [Exposure compensation −] +] for button-controlled exposure compensation.
Option F [AF lock only] E C B C Description Focus locks while the control is pressed. Exposure locks when the control is pressed. Exposure lock does not end when the shutter is [AE lock (Hold)] released. Exposure remains locked until the control is pressed a second time or the standby timer expires. [AE lock only] Exposure locks while the control is pressed. Focus and exposure lock while the control is [AE/AF lock] pressed.
Option 1 [Record movies] [None] Description Press the shutter-release button halfway to start live view. If the focus mode selector is in the AF position, you can then press the shutter-release button halfway again to focus. To start movie recording, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Press the shutter-release button again to end recording. • When [Record movies] is selected, the shutter-release button cannot be used for any purpose other than recording movies.
g3: AF Speed G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the focus speed for movie recording when using lenses compatible with this option. Use [When to apply] to choose when the selected option applies. Option D [Always] E [Only while recording] Description The selected option applies whenever the live view selector is rotated to 1. The selected option applies only when recording is in progress. At other times, the focus speed is “+5”, or in other words as fast possible.
D Compatible Lenses The value selected for [AF speed] applies only to AF-P lenses and the lenses listed below. All other lenses focus at maximum speed. • AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8–15mm f/3.5–4.5E ED • AF-S DX NIKKOR 16–80mm f/2.8–4E ED VR • AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II • AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR • AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–6.3G ED VR • AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED • AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED • AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.8E ED VR • AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED • AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.
g4: AF Tracking Sensitivity G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose how quickly focus responds when your subject leaves the focus point or something passes between the subject and the camera during filming; the options available range from 1 to 7. • 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.
g5: Highlight Display G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether shading is used to indicate highlights (bright areas of the frame) during movie recording. Display Pattern To enable the highlight display for movie recording, select [Pattern 1] or [Pattern 2]. Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Highlight Display Threshold Choose the brightness needed to trigger the movie highlight display. The lower the value, the greater the range of brightnesses that will be shown as highlights.
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To view the setup menu, select the B tab in the camera menus.
Item [Wireless remote (WR) options] [Assign remote (WR) Fn button] [Airplane mode] [Connect to smart device] [Connect to PC] [Wireless transmitter (WT-7)] 0 688 691 691 692 696 Item [Conformity marking] [Battery info] [Slot empty release lock] [Save/load menu settings] [Reset all settings] [Firmware version] 0 700 701 702 703 708 708 700 * Not available at battery levels of J or below.
Format Memory Card G button U B setup menu Format memory cards. 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. D During Formatting Do not turn the camera off or remove memory cards until the message [Formatting memory card.] clears from the display.
Save User Settings G button U B setup menu Frequently-used combinations of settings can be assigned to the U1 and U2 positions on the mode dial (0 115). Reset User Settings G button U B setup menu Reset settings for U1 and U2 to default values (0 118). 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 Choose a time zone. [Date and time] is automatically [Time zone] set to the time in the new time zone. [Date and Set the camera clock to the time in the selected [Time time] zone]. Choose the order in which the day, month, and year are [Date format] displayed. Select [On] to turn daylight saving time on, [Off] to turn [Daylight it off.
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. 1 2 3 4 Increase green Increase amber Increase magenta Increase blue • Monitor color balance applies only to menus, playback, and the view through the lens displayed during live view; pictures taken with the camera are not affected.
• To choose a different image, press the W (Y) button. Highlight the desired picture and press J to select it as the reference image. • To view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold X (T).
Virtual Horizon G button U B setup menu Display roll and pitch information based on information from the camera tilt sensor. • If the camera is tilted neither left nor right, the roll reference line will turn green. If the camera is tilted neither forward nor back, the dot (I) in the center of the display will turn green. • Each division is equivalent to 5°.
Information Display G button U B setup menu Adjust the appearance of the information display according to lighting conditions. Dark on light Option [Auto] [Manual] Light on dark Description The camera adjusts the color of the lettering in the information display to make it easier to read. Black is used in bright locations, a dim white in dark locations. Manually choose the color of the lettering.
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 fine-tuning at a short focus distance, for example, you may find it less effective at longer distances. Option Description [AF fine- • [On]: Turn AF fine-tuning on. tune on/off] • [Off]: Turn AF fine-tuning off.
Option [List saved values] Description List values saved using [Finetune and save lens]. Highlighting a lens in the list and pressing 2 displays a [Choose lens number] dialog. • The [Choose lens number] dialog is used to choose the lens identifier. Press 1 or 3 to choose an identifier and press J to save changes and exit.
Creating and Saving Fine-Tuning Values 1 Attach the lens to the camera. 2 Select [AF fine-tuning options] in the setup menu, then highlight [Fine-tune and save lens] and press 2. 3 Highlight [For viewfinder photography] or [For live view photography] and press 2. An AF fine-tuning dialog will be displayed. The options displayed vary with whether the attached lens is a zoom lens or has a fixed focal-length.
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 from the lens; the smaller the value, the closer the focal point. 5 Press J to save the new value.
Choosing a Default Fine-Tuning Value 1 Select [AF fine-tuning options] in the setup menu, then highlight [Default] and press 2. 2 Highlight [For viewfinder photography] or [For live view photography] and press 2. An AF fine-tuning dialog will be displayed. 3 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.
Auto AF Fine-Tuning Auto AF fine-tuning is performed as described below. 1 Rotate the live view selector to C and press the a button. 2 Press the AF-mode and movie-record buttons simultaneously and keep them pressed for over two seconds.
Zoom Lenses • The camera will display options for fine-tuning autofocus separately at maximum angle and maximum zoom. • Highlight [WIDE] (maximum angle) or [TELE] (maximum zoom) and press J; the camera will select the center focus point and the auto AF fine-tuning dialog will be displayed. Fixed Focal-Length Lenses The camera will select the center focus point and the auto AF finetuning dialog will be displayed.
3 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. • If you are using a zoom lens, rotate the zoom ring all the way to select either the maximum angle or maximum zoom before focusing. • Before focusing, mount the camera on a tripod and aim the camera at a flat, high-contrast subject parallel to the camera focal plane. • Note that auto AF fine-tuning works best at maximum aperture. • Zoom in on the view through the lens to confirm that the subject is in focus.
4 Press J. • The AF fine-tuning value for the current lens will be added to the [List saved values] list (CPU lenses only). • If auto fine-tuning is successful, AF fine-tuning will be enabled and the [AF fine-tune on/off] item will change to [On]. • If you are using a zoom lens, after completing AF finetuning for either the maximum angle or maximum zoom, you will need to repeat the process for the remaining item. Press the X (T) button and repeat Steps 2 to 4. • New values overwrite existing values.
Non-CPU Lens Data G button U B setup menu Record data for non-CPU lenses. Recording the focal length and maximum aperture of non-CPU lenses allows them to be used with some functions normally reserved for CPU lenses. Option Description [Lens number] Choose a number to identify the lens. [Focal length Enter the focal length. (mm)] [Maximum Enter the maximum aperture.
Clean Image Sensor G button U B setup menu Dirt or dust entering the camera when lenses are exchanged or the body cap is removed may adhere to the low-pass filter and affect your photographs. The “clean image sensor” option vibrates the sensor to remove dust. Option [Clean now] [Clean at startup/ shutdown] Description Perform image sensor cleaning immediately. • [Clean at startup]: The image sensor is automatically cleaned each time the camera is turned on.
Lock Mirror Up for Cleaning G button U B setup menu Use [Lock mirror up for cleaning] to lock the mirror up so that dust that cannot be removed using the “clean image sensor” option can be removed manually. Note, however, that because the low-pass filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged, we recommend that manual cleaning be performed only by a Nikon-authorized service representative. For information on cleaning the low-pass filter, see “Manual Cleaning” (0 827).
Image Dust Off Ref Photo G button U B setup menu Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in NX Studio. Image Dust Off processes NEF (RAW) pictures to mitigate effects caused by dust adhering in front of the camera image sensor. For more information, refer to NX Studio’s online help. Acquiring Image Dust Off Reference Data 1 Choose a start option. • Highlight [Start] and press J to immediately display the [Image Dust Off ref photo] dialog.
• “F” will appear in the viewfinder and control panel displays. • To exit without acquiring Image Dust Off reference data, press G. 2 With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a well-lit, featureless white object, frame the object so that it fills the display 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 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 1. Choose another reference object and press the shutterrelease button again.
D Acquiring Image Dust Off Reference Data • • • • • • [Image Dust Off ref photo] is not available when a non-CPU lens is mounted on the camera. An FX-format CPU lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is recommended. When using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in. The same reference data can be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at different apertures. Reference images cannot be viewed using computer imaging software.
Pixel Mapping G button U B setup menu Pixel mapping checks and optimizes camera image sensor. If you notice unexpected bright spots appearing in pictures taken with the camera, perform pixel mapping as described below. • Use a fully-charged battery to prevent unexpected loss of power. • Pixel mapping is performed with the lens cap (front cap) attached and the camera viewfinder eyepiece covered by the supplied eyepiece cap.
1 Select [Pixel mapping] in the setup menu. Turn the camera on, press the G button, and select [Pixel mapping] in the setup menu. 2 Select [Start]. Pixel mapping will start. 1 appears in the control panel while the operation is in progress. 3 Turn the camera off when pixel mapping is complete. D Pixel Mapping • Do not attempt to operate the camera while pixel mapping is in progress. Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source.
Image Comment G button U B setup menu Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed in the NX Studio [Info] tab. 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” (0 61). 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.
Copyright Information G button U B setup menu Add copyright information to new photographs as they are taken. Copyright information can be viewed in the NX Studio [Info] tab. Entering the Names of the Photographer and Copyright Holder Enter the names of the photographer (maximum 36 characters) and copyright holder (maximum 54 characters). Highlight [Artist] or [Copyright] and press 2 to display a text-entry dialog. For information on text entry, see “Text Entry” (0 61).
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.
Beep Options G button U B setup menu Beep On/Off Turn the beep speaker on or off.
• Select [Off (touch controls only)] to disable the beep during keyboard entry while enabling it for other purposes. • Note that regardless of the option selected, a beep will not sound when the camera focuses during movie recording or in quiet-shutter release modes (modes Q and QC) or when [On] is selected for [Silent live view photography]. Volume Adjust beep volume. Pitch Choose the pitch of the beep from [High] and [Low].
Touch Controls G button U B setup menu Adjust settings for monitor touch controls. Enable/Disable Touch Controls Enable or disable touch-screen controls. Select [Playback only] to enable touch-screen controls in playback mode only. Full-Frame Playback Flicks Choose whether the next image in full-frame playback is displayed by flicking left or by flicking right. Option S [LeftURight] T [LeftVRight] Description Flick left to display the next picture. Flick right to display the next picture.
Location Data G button U B setup menu Adjust settings for use when the camera is connected to a device that provides location data, namely a GPS receiver or a smart device running the SnapBridge app. For more information on SnapBridge, see the app’s online help. Option Description If [Enable] is selected when a GPS receiver is connected, the exposure meters will turn off automatically if no [Standby operations are performed for the period specified using timer] Custom Setting c2 [Standby timer].
Wireless Remote (WR) Options G button U B setup menu Adjust status LED and link mode settings for optional WR-R10 wireless remote controllers. You can also choose a link mode for connection to optional radio-controlled flash units that support Advanced Wireless Lighting. D The WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller Be sure the firmware for the WR-R10 has been updated to the latest version (version 3.0 or later). For information on firmware updates, see the Nikon website for your area.
Link Mode Choose a link mode for WR-R10 wireless remote controllers mounted on other cameras or radio-controlled flash units that support Advanced Wireless Lighting. Be sure that the same mode is selected for the other devices. Option [Pairing] Description The camera connects only to devices with which it has previously been paired. Press the pairing button on the WR-R10 wireless remote controller connected to the camera to pair it with other devices.
Option [PIN] Description Communication is shared among all devices with the same four-digit PIN. You can enter any four-digit PIN of your choice. • Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits and press 1 or 3 to change. Press J to enter and display the selected PIN. • This option is a good choice for photography featuring a large number of remote devices.
Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button G button U B setup menu Choose the role played by the Fn button on optional wireless remote controllers equipped with an Fn button. See Custom Setting f3 [Custom controls] for more information. Option A [AF-ON] F [AF lock only] [AE lock (Reset on D release)] C [AE lock only] B [AE/AF lock] r [FV lock] Option h [c Disable/enable] q [Preview] [Preview (Lv max. % aperture)] 4 [+ NEF (RAW)] a [Live view] * [None] * Performs the same function as the camera a button.
Connect to Smart Device G button U B setup menu Adjust settings for connection to a smart device. Pairing (Bluetooth) Pair with or connect to smart devices using Bluetooth. Option [Start pairing] [Paired devices] [Bluetooth connection] Description Pair the camera with a smart device (0 415). List paired smart devices or switch from one device to another. Select [Enable] to enable Bluetooth.
Select to Send (Bluetooth) Select pictures for upload to a smart device or choose whether to mark pictures for upload as they are taken. Upload begins immediately when a connection is established. Option Description If [On] is selected, photos will be marked for upload to a smart device as they are taken. Regardless of the option selected with the camera, photos are uploaded [Auto select to in JPEG format at size of 2 megapixels. Photos taken send] during filming will not be uploaded automatically.
Wi-Fi Connection Connect to smart devices via Wi-Fi. ❚❚ Establish Wi-Fi Connection Initiate a Wi-Fi connection. • The camera SSID and password will be displayed. To connect, select the camera SSID and enter the password on the smart device (0 406). • Once a connection is established, this option will change to [Close Wi-Fi connection]. • Select [Close Wi-Fi connection] to end the connection when desired.
❚❚ Wi-Fi Connection Settings Access the following Wi-Fi settings: Option Description [SSID] Set the camera SSID. [Authentication/ Choose [OPEN] or [WPA2-PSK-AES]. encryption] [Password] Change the camera password. Choose a channel. • Select [Auto] to have the camera choose the [Channel] channel automatically. • Select [Manual] to choose the channel manually. [Current View current Wi-Fi settings. settings] [Reset connection Select [Yes] to reset Wi-Fi settings to default values.
Connect to PC G button U B setup menu Adjust settings for connection to computers using the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi Connection Select [Enable] to connect using the settings currently selected for [Network settings]. Network Settings Select [Create profile] to create a new network profile (0 433, 439). • 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 [Wireless] [TCP/IP] Description Infrastructure connections: Adjust settings to match those used on the network. • [SSID]: Enter the network SSID. • [Channel]: The channel is selected automatically. • [Authentication/encryption]: Choose from [OPEN] and [WPA2-PSK-AES]. • [Password]: Enter the network password. Ad-hoc connections: Choose the settings used for connection to the camera. • [SSID]: Enter the camera SSID.
Options Adjust upload settings. ❚❚ Auto Send Select [On] to upload new photos as they are taken. • Upload begins only after the photo has been recorded to the memory card; be sure a memory card is inserted in the camera. • Movies, together with any photos taken during filming, are not uploaded automatically when recording is complete but must instead be uploaded from the playback display (0 447).
❚❚ Send File As When uploading NEF+JPEG images, choose whether to upload both the NEF (RAW) and JPEG files or only the JPEG copy. ❚❚ Deselect All? Select [Yes] to remove transfer marking from all images. Upload of images with a “sending” icon will immediately be terminated. MAC Address Display the MAC address.
Wireless Transmitter (WT-7) G button U B setup menu Adjust settings for connection to computers or ftp servers via wireless or Ethernet networks using an optional WT-7 wireless transmitter. This item is available only when an optional WT-7 wireless transmitter is connected. • These settings take effect when the WT-7 is connected and turned on, in which case the options selected for [Connect to smart device] and [Connect to PC] are automatically disabled.
Battery Info G button U B setup menu View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera. Option [Charge] [No. of shots] [Battery age] Description The current battery level expressed as a percentage. The number of times the battery has been used to release the shutter since it was last charged. A five-level display showing battery age. • A value of “0” (k) indicates that battery performance is unimpaired.
D Number of Shots [No. of shots] shows the number of times the shutter has been released. Note that the camera may sometimes release the shutter without recording a photograph, for example when measuring preset white balance. D Charging Batteries at Low Temperatures Batteries in general exhibit a drop in capacity at low ambient temperatures.
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. • If two memory cards are inserted, the settings will be saved to the card in Slot 1.
Settings that can be saved and loaded [File naming] [Role played by card in Slot 2] [Image area] [Image quality] [Image size] [NEF (RAW) recording] [ISO sensitivity settings] [White balance] [Set Picture Control] (Custom Picture Controls are saved as [Auto]) PHOTO [Color space] SHOOTING MENU [Active D-Lighting] [Long exposure NR] [High ISO NR] [Vignette control] [Diffraction compensation] [Auto distortion control] [Flicker reduction] [Flash control] [Auto bracketing] [Silent live view photography] 704 Menu
Settings that can be saved and loaded [File naming] [Destination] [Image area] [Frame size/frame rate] [Movie quality] [Movie file type] [ISO sensitivity settings] [White balance] [Set Picture Control] (Custom Picture Controls are saved as [Auto]) MOVIE SHOOTING [Active D-Lighting] MENU [High ISO NR] [Diffraction compensation] [Flicker reduction] [Electronic VR] [Microphone sensitivity] [Attenuator] [Frequency response] [Wind noise reduction] [Headphone volume] [Timecode] (excepting [Timecode origin]) CUSTO
Settings that can be saved and loaded [Save user settings] [Language] [Time zone and date] (excepting [Date and time]) [Information display] [Non-CPU lens data] [Clean image sensor] [Image comment] SETUP MENU [Copyright information] [Beep options] [Touch controls] [HDMI] [Location data] (excepting [Position]) [Wireless remote (WR) options] [Assign remote (WR) Fn button] [Slot empty release lock] 706 Menu Guide > B The Setup Menu
Save Menu Settings Save settings to the memory card. If the card is full, an error will be displayed and settings will not be saved. Saved settings can only be used with other cameras of the same model. Load Menu Settings Load saved settings from the 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.
Reset All Settings G button U B setup menu Reset all settings except [Language] and [Time zone and date] to their default values. Copyright information and other usergenerated entries are also reset. Once reset, settings cannot be restored. We recommend that you save settings using the [Save/load menu settings] item in the setup menu before performing a reset. Firmware Version G button U B setup menu View the current camera firmware version.
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies To view the retouch menu, select the N tab in the camera menus. The items in the retouch menu are used to trim or retouch existing pictures. • The retouch menu is only displayed when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera. • 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 full screen, press and hold the X (T) 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 Image 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.
D Image Quality • Copies created from NEF (RAW) images are saved at an [Image quality] of [JPEG finem]. • Copies created from JPEG images are the same quality as the original. • In the case of images recorded to the same memory card at image quality settings of NEF + JPEG, only the NEF (RAW) image will be retouched. D Image Size Except in the case of copies created with [NEF (RAW) processing], [Trim], and [Resize], copies are the same size as the original.
NEF (RAW) Processing: Creating JPEG Copies of NEF (RAW) Images Without a Computer G button U N retouch menu “NEF (RAW) processing” is used to save NEF (RAW) photos in other formats, such as JPEG. JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photos can be created on the camera as described below. 1 Select [NEF (RAW) processing] in the retouch menu. Highlight [NEF (RAW) processing] and press 2.
2 Choose a destination. • If two memory cards are inserted, you can choose a destination for the retouched copies by highlighting [Choose destination] and pressing 2. • [Choose destination] is not available when only one memory card is inserted. Proceed to Step 3. • Press 1 or 3 to highlight a card slot and press J.
3 Choose how images are selected. Option [Select image(s)] [Select date] [Select folder] Description Create JPEG copies of selected NEF (RAW) images. Multiple NEF (RAW) images can be selected. Create JPEG copies of all the NEF (RAW) images taken on selected dates. Create JPEG copies of all the NEF (RAW) images in a selected folder. If you chose [Select image(s)], proceed to Step 5. 4 Select the source slot. • Highlight the slot with the card containing the NEF (RAW) images and press 2.
5 Select photographs. If you chose [Select image(s)]: • Highlight images using the multi selector. • To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X (T) button. • To select the highlighted image, press the W (Y) button. Selected images are indicated by a L icon. To deselect the current picture, press the W (Y) button again; the L will no longer be displayed. All images will be processed using the same settings. • Press J to save changes.
6 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].
7 Copy the photographs. • Highlight [EXE] and press J to create a JPEG copy of the selected photograph. • 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 exit without copying the photographs, press the G button. D NEF (RAW) Processing • NEF (RAW) processing is available only with NEF (RAW) images created with this camera.
Trim G button U N retouch menu Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described below. To Size the crop To change the crop aspect ratio To position the crop To create a cropped copy Description Press X (T) or W (Y) to choose the crop size. Rotate the main command dial. Use the multi selector. Press J to save the current crop as a separate file.
Resize G button U N retouch menu Create small copies of selected photographs. If two memory cards are inserted, you can choose the card used to store the resized copies. Resizing Multiple Images If you accessed the retouch menu via the G button, you can resize multiple selected images. 1 Select [Resize] in the retouch menu. Highlight [Resize] and press 2.
2 Choose a destination. • If two memory cards are inserted, you can choose a destination for the retouched copies by highlighting [Choose destination] and pressing 2. • [Choose destination] is not available when only one memory card is inserted. Proceed to Step 3. • Press 1 or 3 to highlight a card slot and press J.
3 Choose a size. • Highlight [Choose size] and press 2. • Highlight the desired size (length in pixels) using 1 and 3 and press J.
4 Choose how images are selected. Option [Select image(s)] [Select date] [Select folder] Description Resize selected images. Multiple images can be selected. Resize all the images taken on selected dates. Resize all the images in a selected folder. If you chose [Select image(s)], proceed to Step 6. 5 Select the source slot. • Highlight the slot with the card containing the images and press 2. • You will not be prompted to select the slot if only one memory card is inserted.
6 Choose pictures. If you chose [Select image(s)]: • Highlight pictures using the multi selector. • To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X (T) button. • To select the highlighted image, press the W (Y) button. Selected pictures are marked by a 8 icon. To deselect the highlighted picture, press the W (Y) button again; the 8 icon will no longer be displayed. The selected pictures will all be copied at the size selected in Step 3. • Press J to proceed once selection is complete.
If you chose [Select date]: • Highlight dates using the multi selector and press 2 to select (M) or deselect (U). • All images taken on dates marked with a check (M) will be copied at the size selected in Step 3. • Press J to proceed after selecting the desired dates. If you chose [Select folder]: • Highlight a folder and press J to select; all images in the selected folder will be copied at the size selected in Step 3. 7 Save the resized copies.
D-Lighting G button U N retouch menu D-Lighting brightens shadows. It is ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before After The edit display shows before and after images. • Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. • Press J to save the retouched copy.
Quick Retouch G button U N retouch menu Create a copy with enhanced colors and contrast. The camera uses D-Lighting to brighten shadows and enhance contrast and color saturation (vividness). • 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. D Red-Eye Correction • Note the following: - Red-eye correction may not always produce the expected results.
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.
Distortion Control G button U N retouch menu Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion; this can reduce barrel distortion in pictures taken with wideangle lenses or pin-cushion distortion in pictures taken with telephoto lenses. Select [Auto] to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector. Select [Manual] to reduce distortion manually. • The effect can be previewed in the edit display.
• Note that [Manual] must be used with copies created using the [Auto] option and with photos taken using the [Auto distortion control] option in the photo shooting menu. Manual distortion control cannot be further applied to copies created using [Manual]. • Press 4 to reduce pincushion 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.
Perspective Control G button U N retouch menu Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective in photos taken looking up from the base of a tall object. • The effect can be previewed in the edit display. • Note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out. • Use the multi selector (1, 3, 4, or 2) to adjust perspective. • Press J to save the retouched copy.
Monochrome G button U N retouch menu Copy photographs in monochrome. [Monochrome] gives you a choice of the following monochrome tints: Option Description [Black-andCopy photographs in black-and-white. white] [Sepia] Copy photographs in sepia. [Cyanotype] Copy photographs in blue-and-white monochrome. • The effect can be previewed in the edit display. • In the case of [Sepia] or [Cyanotype], color saturation can be adjusted using the multi selector. Press 1 to increase, 3 to decrease.
Image Overlay G button U N retouch menu Image overlay combines existing photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals. One NEF (RAW) image can be overlaid on another using additive blending ([Add]), or multiple images can be combined using [Lighten] or [Darken] blending. Add Overlay two NEF (RAW) images to create a single new JPEG copy. 1 Select [Image overlay] in the retouch menu. Highlight [Image overlay] and press 2. 2 Select [Add].
3 Highlight the first image. • Press J to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images, where you can use the multi selector to highlight the first photograph in the overlay. • To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X (T) 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 [Image 1]. 5 Select the second image.
6 Adjust gain. • The overlay of [Image 1] and [Image 2] can be previewed in the “Preview” column. Highlight [Image 1] or [Image 2] and optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing 1 or 3 to adjust gain. • Choose from values between 0.1 and 2.0 in increments of 0.1. • The effects are relative to the default value of 1.0 (no gain). For example, selecting 0.5 halves gain. 7 Select the “Preview” column. • Press 4 or 2 to place the cursor in the “Preview” column.
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. Image overlay is available only with NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. Images created with other cameras or in other formats cannot be selected. • The overlay is saved at an [Image quality] of [JPEG finem].
Lighten and Darken The camera compares multiple selected pictures and selects only the brightest or darkest pixels at each point in the image to create a single new JPEG copy. 1 Select [Lighten] or [Darken]. After selecting [Image overlay] 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 images are selected. Option Description [Select individual Select pictures for the overlay one-by-one. images] [Select Select two pictures; the overlay will include the consecutive two pictures and all images between them. images] The overlay will include all pictures in the [Select folder] selected folder. 3 Select the source slot. • Highlight the slot with the card containing the pictures and press 2. • You will not be prompted to select the slot if only one memory card is inserted.
4 Select pictures. If you chose [Select individual images]: • Highlight pictures using the multi selector. • To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X (T) button. • To select the highlighted image, press the W (Y) button. Selected pictures are marked by a $ icon. To deselect the highlighted picture, press the W (Y) button again; the $ icon will no longer be displayed. The selected pictures will be combined using the option selected in Step 1.
If you chose [Select consecutive images]: All pictures in a range chosen using the multi selector will be combined using the option selected in Step 1. - Use the W (Y) button to select the first and last pictures in the desired range. - The first and last pictures are indicated by % icons and the pictures between them by $ icons. - You can alter your selection by using the multi selector to highlight different pictures to serve as the first or last frame.
5 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 before the overlay is complete, press G. D [Lighten]/[Darken] • • • • • The overlay will include only pictures created with this camera. Pictures created with other cameras cannot be selected.
Trim Movie G button U N retouch menu Create a copy from which unwanted footage has been removed (0 271).
OMY MENU/mRECENT 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, movie shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus. Items 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.
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 Select [Remove items] in [O MY MENU]. Highlight [Remove items] and press 2. 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.
❚❚ Reordering Items in My Menu 1 Select [Rank items] in [O MY MENU]. 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 [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 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 (Q) button; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press O (Q) again to remove the selected item.
Troubleshooting Before Contacting Customer Support You may be able to resolve any issues with the camera by following the steps below. Check this list before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 1 Check the common problems listed in the following sections: • “Problems and Solutions” (0 753) • “Alerts and Error Messages” (0 765) 2 Turn the camera off and remove the battery, then wait about a minute, re-insert the battery and turn the camera on.
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. Once reset, settings cannot be restored.
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. • If you are using an AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter. - Any data currently being recorded will be lost.
The display in the viewfinder, control panel, or monitor turns off without warning: Choose longer delays for Custom Setting c2 [Standby timer] or c4 [Monitor off delay]. ● The display in control panel or viewfinder is dim and unresponsive: The response times and brightness of these displays vary with temperature. ● Patterns appear in the viewfinder: The viewfinder display may turn red when a focus point is highlighted, but this is normal for this type of viewfinder and does not indicate a malfunction.
The shutter cannot be released: • Is a memory card inserted, and if so, does it have space available? • Is the memory card write-protected? • Is the in-focus indicator (I) displayed? • When a CPU lens of a type other than G or E is attached, the shutter cannot be released unless the aperture ring is locked at minimum aperture (the highest f-number).
Photos are out of focus: • Is the camera in manual focus mode? To enable autofocus, rotate the focus-mode selector to AF. • Autofocus does not perform well under the following conditions. In these cases, use manual focus or focus lock.
Focus-point selection is not available: • Is the focus selector lock in the L (lock) position? • Focus-point selection is not available when [Auto-area AF] is selected for AF-area mode. • Focus point selection is not available in playback mode or when menus are in use. • Has the standby timer expired? To enable focus-point selection, press the shutter-release button halfway. ● Image size cannot be changed: [Image quality] set to [NEF (RAW)].
● “Noise” (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) appears in photos: • To reduce noise, adjust settings such as ISO sensitivity, shutter speed, or Active D-Lighting. • At high ISO sensitivities, noise may become more noticeable in long exposures or in pictures recorded when the camera temperature is elevated.
Photographs and movies do not appear to have the same exposure as the preview shown in the monitor during live view: Changes to monitor brightness during live view have no effect on images recorded with the camera. ● Flicker or banding appears in the display during movie recording: Select [Flicker reduction] in the movie shooting menu and choose an option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply.
“Noise” (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) appears during live view: • Randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or bright spots may arise as a result of increases in the temperature of the camera’s internal circuits during live view. Exit live view when the camera is not in use. • Randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, lines or unexpected colors may appear if you press the X (T) button to zoom in on the view through the lens during live view.
White balance (WB) bracketing is unavailable: • White balance bracketing is not available when an NEF (RAW) or NEF + JPEG option is selected for image quality. • White balance bracketing cannot be used in multiple exposure and HDR modes. ● The effects of [Set Picture Control] differ from image to image: [Auto] is selected for [Set Picture Control] or as the basis for a custom Picture Control created using [Manage Picture Control], or [A] (auto) is selected for [Quick sharp], [Contrast], or [Saturation].
Playback NEF (RAW) pictures are not visible during playback: The camera displays only the JPEG copies of pictures taken with [NEF(RAW) + JPEG finem], [NEF(RAW) + JPEG fine], [NEF(RAW) + JPEG normalm], [NEF(RAW) + JPEG normal], [NEF(RAW) + JPEG basicm], or [NEF(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.
The camera displays the message, [Folder contains no images]: Select [All] for [Playback folder] in the playback menu. ● Pictures are not displayed on HDMI devices: Confirm that an HDMI cable is correctly connected.
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks) Smart devices do not display the camera SSID (network name): • Navigate to the setup menu and confirm both that [Disable] is selected for [Airplane mode] and that [Enable] is selected for [Connect to smart device] > [Pairing (Bluetooth)] > [Bluetooth connection]. • Try disabling and re-enabling wireless network features on the smart device.
Alerts and Error Messages This section lists the alerts and error messages that appear in the viewfinder, control panel, and monitor. Alerts The following alerts appear in the control panel and viewfinder: Alert Control Viewfinder panel B (flashes) B (flashes) H d H (flashes) d (flashes) Problem/solution Lens aperture ring is not set to minimum aperture. Set lens aperture ring to minimum aperture (highest f-number). Low battery. Ready spare battery. Battery exhausted. • Replace with spare battery.
Alert Control Viewfinder panel F F — FH (flashes) A (flashes) A (flashes) % (flashes) % (flashes) 1 (flashes) k (flashes) — c (flashes) 766 Troubleshooting Problem/solution Aperture shown in stops from maximum aperture. No lens attached, or non-CPU lens attached without specifying maximum aperture. Aperture value will be displayed if maximum aperture is specified. Camera unable to focus using autofocus. Change composition or focus manually. A (Bulb) selected in mode S. • Change shutter speed.
Alert Control Viewfinder panel Problem/solution Subject too bright; limits of camera exposure metering system exceeded. • Lower ISO sensitivity. • 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). • Mode S: Choose faster shutter speed. (Exposure indicators • Mode A: Choose smaller aperture (higher fnumber).
Alert Control Viewfinder panel Y (flashes) — n (flashes) j (flashes) O (flashes) O (flashes) 768 Troubleshooting Problem/solution Flash unit that does not support red-eye reduction attached and flash mode set to redeye reduction or red-eye reduction with slow sync. • Use flash unit that supports red-eye reduction. • Change flash mode. Memory insufficient to record further photos. • Delete pictures from memory card until there is room for additional pictures to be recorded.
Error Messages The following alerts may appear in the monitor and control panel: Alert Monitor No memory card. Cannot access this memory card. Insert another card. Control panel Problem/solution Memory card not inserted or inserted incorrectly. Check that card is inserted correctly. 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.
Alert Monitor Memory card is locked. Slide lock to "write" position. Control panel Problem/solution W, Memory card is locked (write protected). Slide card write-protect switch to “write” X (flashes) position. Memory card is not correctly formatted. This card is not formatted. T • Format memory card. Format the (flashes) • Replace with correctly-formatted memory card. card. Unable to start live view. Please wait. Camera’s internal temperature is The camera is — elevated. too hot.
Alert Monitor Control panel Folder contains no images. — Cannot display this file. — Cannot select this file. — Problem/solution 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. File has been modified using computer application or does not conform to DCF file standard. Do not overwrite images using computer applications. File is corrupt.
Alert Monitor Control panel This movie cannot be edited. This file cannot be saved to the destination memory card. See the camera's user's manual for details. 772 Troubleshooting Problem/solution — Selected movie cannot be edited. • Movies created with other devices cannot be edited. • Movies under two seconds long cannot be edited. — Files 4 GB or larger can only be saved to memory cards formatted for exFAT. They cannot be saved to cards formatted for other file systems, such as FAT32.
Technical Notes Camera Displays For illustrative purposes, the displays are shown with all indicators lit.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Framing grid 1 (0 615) Focus points (0 36, 145) Image area (0 129) Pitch indicator 2, 3 (0 628) Roll indicator 2, 4 (0 628) Flicker detection (0 561) “No memory card” indicator (0 28) AF area brackets (0 36) Monochrome indicator 5 (0 119, 243) Special effects mode indicator (0 119) Focus indicator (0 36) Metering (0 166) Autoexposure (AE) lock (0 173) Flexible program indicator (0 109) Shutter speed (0 110, 113) Autofocus mode (0 140) Aperture (f-number; 0 111, 11
28 Exposure compensation indicator (0 175) 29 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator (0 190) 30 ISO sensitivity (0 187) Preset white balance recording indicator (0 210) Active D-Lighting amount (0 254) 31 Number of exposures remaining (0 34, 861) Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills (0 181, 861) Exposure compensation value (0 175) Flash compensation value (0 469) PC mode indicator (0 819) 1 Displayed when [On] is selected for Custom Setting d10 [Framing grid display].
The Information Display 12 3 4 5 17 16 15 14 13 12 1 Shooting mode (0 107) 2 Flexible program indicator (0 109) 3 User setting mode (0 115) 4 Flash sync indicator (0 619) 5 Shutter speed (0 110, 113) 6 Aperture stop indicator (0 112, 795) 7 Aperture (f-number; 0 111, 113) Aperture (number of stops; 0 112, 795) 776 Technical Notes 6 7 8 9 10 11 8 Exposure/flash bracketing indicator (0 226) WB bracketing indicator (0 232) ADL bracketing indicator (0 238) HDR indicator (0 256) Multiple exposure indicato
11 Exposure indicator Exposure (0 114) Exposure compensation (0 175) Exposure/flash bracketing (0 226) WB bracketing (0 232) ADL bracketing (0 238) 12 ISO sensitivity (0 187) 13 ISO sensitivity indicator (0 187) Auto ISO sensitivity indicator (0 190) 14 FV lock indicator (0 471) 15 Autoexposure (AE) lock (0 173) 16 Flash compensation indicator (0 469) 17 Exposure compensation indicator (0 175) Exposure compensation value (0 175) Technical Notes 777
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Bluetooth connection indicator (0 692) Airplane mode (0 691) 2 Wi-Fi connection indicator (0 696) 3 Long exposure noise reduction indicator (0 556) 4 Vignette control indicator (0 558) 5 Electronic front-curtain shutter (0 609) 778 Technical Notes 6 Exposure delay mode (0 608) 7 Interval timer indicator (0 298) t (“clock not set”) indicator (0 779) 8 Flash control mode (0 463) 9 “Beep” indicator (0 684) 10 Battery indicator (0 33) 11 i menu display area (0 63) 12 Guide
D The t Icon A flashing t icon 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. A Using the i Menu To access the i menu, press the i button or tap the guide in the information display. Press the i button again or press the R button to return to the information display when settings are complete.
Live View (Still Photography/Movies) ❚❚ Still Photography 2 4 6 12 14 1 3 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 21 22 37 35 33 31 29 27 25 23 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 1 Shooting mode (0 107) 2 Flexible program indicator (0 109) 3 User setting mode (0 115) 4 AF-area brackets (0 40) 5 Flash mode (0 101, 465) 6 Interval timer indicator (0 298) t(“clock not set”) indicator (0 779) “No memory card” indicator (0 28) 780 Technical Notes Subject tracking AF (0 158) Autofocus mode (0 142) AF
15 Image area (0 129) 16 Image size (0 137) 17 Negative film digitizer exposure adjustment (0 343) 18 i icon (0 63) 19 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator (0 226) WB bracketing indicator (0 232) ADL bracketing indicator (0 238) HDR indicator (0 256) Multiple exposure indicator (0 287) 20 Position of current frame in exposure/flash bracketing sequence (0 226) Position of current frame in white balance bracketing sequence (0 232) Position of current frame in ADL bracketing sequence (0 238) Number of expos
31 Aperture (f-number; 0 111, 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 113) Aperture (number of stops; 0 112, 795) Aperture stop indicator (0 112, 795) Shutter speed (0 110, 113) Flash sync indicator (0 619) Focus indicator (0 164) FV lock indicator (0 471) Metering (0 166) Autoexposure (AE) lock (0 173) Battery indicator (0 33) 40 Maximum aperture indicator (0 628) 41 Flicker detection (0 561) 42 Silent photography (0 340) 43 44 45 46 Electronic front-curtain shutter (0 609) Exposure delay mode (0 608) Touch shooting
❚❚ Filming 1 2 3 4 5 6 13 12 11 10 7 8 9 1 Recording indicator (0 45) “No movie” indicator (0 268) 2 External recording control (0 397) N-Log indicator (0 397) 3 Frame size and rate/image quality (0 264) 4 Time remaining (0 45) 5 Time code (0 584) 6 File name (0 550) 7 Wind noise reduction (0 583) 8 Headphone volume (0 583) 9 Release mode (still photography; 0 50) 10 Sound level (0 45) 11 Microphone sensitivity (0 581) 12 Frequency response (0 582) 13 Electronic VR indicator (0 580) Technical Notes 7
The Control Panel 1 2 3 4 5 11 10 9 8 1 Shutter speed (0 110, 113) 2 Aperture stop indicator (0 112, 795) 3 Aperture (0 111, 113) 4 Memory card icon (Slot 1; 0 34) 5 Memory card icon (Slot 2; 0 34) 6 “k” (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures; 0 34) 784 Technical Notes 7 6 7 Number of exposures remaining (0 34, 861) PC mode indicator (0 819) 8 ISO sensitivity (0 187) Autofocus mode (0 140) 9 Battery indicator (0 33) 10 Metering (0 166) 11 ISO sensitivity indicator (0 187) Auto ISO sens
1 2 10 9 8 1 Bluetooth connection indicator (0 692) 2 Wi-Fi connection indicator (0 696) 3 Color temperature (0 204) 4 Multiple exposure indicator (0 287) 5 Flash compensation indicator (0 469) 6 Exposure compensation indicator (0 175) 3 4 5 6 7 7 B (“clock not set”) indicator (0 32) 8 Bracketing indicator (0 224) 9 Exposure indicator Exposure (0 114) Exposure compensation (0 175) Exposure/flash bracketing (0 226) WB bracketing (0 232) ADL bracketing (0 238) 10 Flash sync indicator (0 619) Technical Note
Compatible F Mount Lenses CPU lenses are recommended (but note that IX-NIKKOR lenses cannot be used). Types G, E, and D, which grant access to a full range of camera features, are particularly recommended. CPU Lenses Shooting mode Lens 1/accessory Autofocus 2 Metering L M 3DRGB N RGB P S A M 4 4 4 — 45 45 45 — PC-E NIKKOR series 6 — 45 45 45 — PC Micro 85mm f/2.
1 2 3 4 5 6 IX-NIKKOR lenses cannot be used. M (manual focus) is available with all lenses. Vibration reduction (VR) is supported with VR lenses. [Spot metering] meters the selected focus point. Cannot be used with shifting or tilting. Fog, lines, and other image artifacts (“noise”) may appear in photos taken with the electronic front-curtain shutter. This can be prevented by selecting [Disable] for Custom Setting d5 [Electronic front-curtain shutter].
D Lens f-Number The f-number is a measure of lens “speed”, its maximum (widest) aperture. It appears at the end of the lens name, for example as “f/2.8” or “f/3.5–5.6”. D VR Lenses The lenses listed below are not recommended for long exposures or photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities, as due to the design of the vibration reduction (VR) control system the resulting photos may be marred by fog. • AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED • AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70–200mm f/2.
D Calculating Angle of View The camera can be used with Nikon lenses for 35 mm format cameras. If a 35 mm format lens or a lens that supports the FX format is attached, the angle of view will be the same as a frame of 35 mm film. • You can also take pictures at angles of view that differ from that of the current lens by selecting different options for [Image area] > [Choose image area] in the photo shooting menu.
D AF-S/AF-I Teleconverters • The table below shows the focus points available for autofocus and electronic rangefinding in viewfinder photography when an AF-S/AF-I teleconverter is attached. Note that the camera may be unable to focus on dark or low-contrast subjects if the combined aperture is slower than f/5.6. Teleconverter Max. lens aperture Focus points f/4 or faster TC-14E, TC-14E II, TC-14E III 1 f/5.6 f/2.8 or faster 1 TC-17E II f/4 f/5.6 —2 f/2.
1 Single-point AF is used when 3D-tracking or auto-area AF is selected forAF-area mode. 2 Autofocus not available. 3 Focus data for focus points other than the center focus point are obtained from line sensors. • Autofocus is not available when teleconverters are used with the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED. A Recognizing CPU and Type G, E, and D Lenses CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts (q).
Non-CPU Lenses and Other Accessories Shooting mode Lens 1/accessory AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses 2 Medical-NIKKOR 120mm f/4 Reflex-NIKKOR PC-NIKKOR AI-type Teleconverter 8 PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment 9 Auto extension rings (PK-series 11A, 12, or 13; PN-11) 1 2 3 Metering L M 3DRGB N RGB P S A M — 43 — — 46 — 43 — 47 — 43 — 4 10 — — — — — — 43 — t 44 45 — — — — 45 — 4 44 45 — 4 — — — — — 4 — — Some lenses cannot be used (0 794).
4 Can be used only if the lens focal length and maximum aperture are specified using the [Non-CPU lens data] item in the setup menu. Some lenses may, however, fail to produce the desired results even if the focal length and maximum aperture are supplied. Use [Spot metering] or [Center-weighted metering] if the desired results are not achieved. 5 For improved precision, specify the lens focal length and maximum aperture using the [Non-CPU lens data] item in the setup menu.
D Incompatible Lenses and Accessories The following non-CPU lenses and accessories cannot be used. Attempting to mount them on the camera could damage the camera or lens. • TC-16A AF teleconverters • Non-AI lenses (lenses with pre-AI exposure couplings) • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, 1200mm f/11) • Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8, OP 10mm f/5.6) • 2.
A Compatible Non-CPU Lenses • Specifying the lens focal length and maximum aperture using the [NonCPU lens data] item in the setup menu allows many of the features available with CPU lenses, including aperture value display and color matrix metering, to be used with non-CPU lenses. If the focal length and maximum aperture are not provided and [Matrix metering] is selected for metering, [Center-weighted metering] will be used instead. • Aperture must be set using the lens aperture ring.
The Electronic Rangefinder The conditions under which the electronic rangefinder can be used vary with the lens. ❚❚ CPU lenses Lens/accessory Type G, E, or D; AF-S, AF-P, AF-I PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED PC-E NIKKOR series PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for F3AF) AI-P NIKKOR Viewfinder photography 4 41 41 41 4 Live view 4 — — — 4 42 4 43 4 1 Cannot be used with shifting or tilting. 2 When an AF 80–200mm f/2.8, AF 35–70mm f/2.8, AF 28–85mm f/3.5– 4.
❚❚ Non-CPU Lenses and Other Accessories Lens/accessory AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses Medical-NIKKOR 120mm f/4 Reflex-NIKKOR PC-NIKKOR AI-type Teleconverter PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment Auto extension rings (PK-series 11A, 12, or 13; PN-11) Viewfinder photography Live view 41 — 4 — 42 43 43 — — — — — 43 — 1 With a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 2 Cannot be used with shifting or tilting. 3 With a maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
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.
Flash unit SB-R200 4 — — 45 — — — 4 — 4 4 — 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 — 44 — — — — 4 4 — — — — — — — 4 4 4 4 4 — 4 — — 4 4 4 4 4 — 4 — — 46 46 — — — — — — — 4 4 4 4 4 — 4 — — 4 4 4 4 4 — — — — SB-300 — SB-400 4 SB-500 4 — 44 4 — — — 4 — 44 — — — — SU-800 4 4 SB-600 4 4 SB-700 SB-910/ SB-900/ SB-800 Remote Master Optical Advanced Wireless Lighting Remote flash control i-TTL i-TTL Quick wireless [A : B] flash control qA Auto aperture A Non-TTL auto M Manual Re
Flash unit SB-300 SB-400 SB-R200 SB-500 SU-800 SB-600 800 Technical Notes SB-700 Radio-controlled Advanced 47 Wireless Lighting Color Information 4 Communication (flash) Color Information — Communication (LED light) 8 Auto FP high-speed sync 4 FV lock 9 4 Red-eye reduction 4 Camera modeling 4 illumination Unified flash control 4 Camera flash unit firmware 4 update SB-910/ SB-900/ SB-800 SB-5000 Supported features — — — — — — — — 4 4 — — — 4 — — — — 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 — — 4 4 4 4 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Not available with spot metering. Can also be selected via the flash unit. qA/A mode selection is performed on the flash unit using custom settings. Can be selected using the [Flash control] item in the camera menus. Available during close-up photography only. Choice of qA and A depends on the option selected with the master flash. Supports the same features as remote flash units with optical AWL. Available only in i-TTL, qA, A, GN, and M flash-control modes.
❚❚ The SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander When mounted on a CLS-compatible camera, the SU-800 can be used as a commander for SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, or SB-R200 flash units. Group flash control is supported for up to three groups. The SU-800 itself is not equipped with a flash. D Other Flash Units The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto (A) and manual modes. The options available do not vary with the lens used.
D Metering Areas for FV Lock The areas metered when FV lock is used with optional flash units are as follows: Picture taken with Flash control mode i-TTL Stand-alone flash unit Auto aperture (qA) Remote flash units controlled via Advanced Wireless Lighting i-TTL Auto aperture (qA) Non-TTL auto (A) Metered area 6-mm circle in center of frame Area metered by flash exposure meter Entire frame Area metered by flash exposure meter D Notes on Optional Flash Units • Refer to the flash unit manual for detaile
• In mode P, the maximum aperture (minimum f-number) is limited according to ISO sensitivity, as shown below: 100 4 Maximum aperture (f-number) at ISO equivalent of: 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 12800 5 5.6 7.1 8 10 11 13 * 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-910 and SB-900 support AF-assist illumination with 17–135 mm AF lenses. During viewfinder photography, AF-assist illumination is available with the focus points highlighted in the illustration. Focus points for which AF-assist illumination is available • The SB-800, SB-600, and SU-800 support AF-assist illumination with 24–105 mm AF lenses. During viewfinder photography, AF-assist illumination is available with the focus points highlighted in the illustration.
• The SB-700 supports AF-assist illumination with 24–135 mm AF lenses. During viewfinder photography, AF-assist illumination is available with the focus points highlighted in the illustration. Focus points for which AF-assist illumination is available • Depending on the lens used and scene recorded, the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed when the subject is not in focus, or the camera may be unable to focus and the shutter release will be disabled.
A Modeling Illumination • Optional CLS-compatible flash units emit a modeling flash when the camera Pv button is pressed. • This feature can be used with Advanced Wireless Lighting to preview the total lighting effect achieved with multiple flash units. • Modeling illumination can be turned off by selecting [Off] for Custom Setting e5 [Modeling flash].
Other Compatible Accessories A variety of accessories are available for your Nikon camera. ● Power Sources • EN-EL15b Rechargeable Li-ion Battery: EN-EL15b batteries can be used with Nikon D780 digital cameras. - EN-EL15c/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures may sometimes be taken on a single charge with an EN-EL15 than with an EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a (0 867). • MH-25a Battery Charger: The MH-25a can be used to recharge EN-EL15b batteries.
Accessory Shoe Covers BS-3/BS-1 Accessory Shoe Covers: Accessory shoe covers protect the accessory shoe when no flash unit is attached. ● Body Caps BF-1B Body Cap/BF-1A Body Cap: Body caps prevent dust entering the camera when no lens is in place. ● Viewfinder Eyepiece Accessories 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).
● Filters • Neutral Color (NC) filters can be used to protect the lens. • The camera cannot be used with linear polarizing filters. Use the C-PL or C-PLII circular polarizing filter instead. • Filters may cause ghosting when the subject is framed against a bright light, or when a bright light source is in the frame. Filters can be removed if ghosting occurs.
● Wireless Remote Controllers • WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller/WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controller: When a WR-R10 wireless remote controller is attached to accessory terminal, the camera can be controlled remotely using a WR-T10 wireless remote controller. - The WR-R10 can also be used to control radio-controlled flash units. - For synchronized release involving more than one camera, ready multiple cameras with paired WR-R10 units attached.
● Remote Cords MC-DC2 Remote Cord (length 1 m/3 ft 4 in.): When connected to the camera accessory terminal, the MC-DC2 can be used to release the shutter remotely. USB Cables UC-E24 USB Cable: A USB cable with a type C connector for connection to the camera and a type A connector for connection to the USB device. • UC-E25 USB Cable: A USB cable with two type C connectors.
Accessory Terminal Accessories The following accessories can be connected to the accessory terminal. • WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller • WR-1 Wireless Remote Controller • MC-DC2 Remote Cord Close the camera connector cover when the terminal is not in use. Foreign matter in the connector could cause malfunction. ● D Compatible Accessories • • Availability may vary with country or region. See our website or brochures for the latest information.
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter. 1 Open the batterychamber (q) and power connector (w) covers. 2 Insert the EP-5B power connector. • Be sure to insert the connector in the correct orientation. • Using the connector to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side, slide the connector into the battery chamber until the latch locks the connector in place.
3 Close the batterychamber cover. Position the power connector cable so that it passes through the power connector slot and close the battery-chamber cover. 4 Connect the EH-5d/EH-5c/EH-5b AC adapter. • Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on the AC adapter (e). • Connect the power cable to the DC socket (r). • A P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
Charging AC Adapters • When inserted in the camera, EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion batteries will charge while the camera is connected to an optional EH-7P charging AC adapter. • Charging AC adapters cannot be used to charge EN-EL15a/ EN-EL15 batteries. Use the MH-25a battery charger instead. • An exhausted battery will fully charge in about two hours and 35 minutes.
2 After confirming that the camera is off, connect the charging AC adapter and plug the adapter in. 1 EH-7P Charging AC Adapter 2 Charge lamp • Insert the plug straight into the socket rather than at an angle. • The charge lamp lights amber while charging is in progress. The charge lamp turns off when charing is complete. • The battery will not charge while the camera is on.
3 Unplug the charging AC adapter when charging is complete. Disconnect the charging AC adapter from the camera. D The Charging AC Adapter If the battery cannot be charged using the charging AC adapter, for example because the battery is not compatible or the temperature of the camera is elevated, the charge lamp will flash rapidly for about 30 seconds and then turn off. If the charge lamp is off and you did not observe the battery charging, turn the camera on and check the battery level.
Software The following Nikon software can be used with the camera: ● Computer Software • Camera Control Pro 2 (available for purchase): Control the camera remotely from a computer and save photographs directly to the computer hard disk. If [PC] is selected as the destination in Camera Control Pro 2, a PC connection indicator (c) will be displayed in the camera control panel if Camera Control Pro 2 is launched while the camera is connected to the computer.
• Wireless Transmitter Utility: The Wireless Transmitter Utility is required if the camera is to be connected to a network. Pair the camera with the computer and download pictures via Wi-Fi. 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/ ● Smartphone (Tablet) Apps SnapBridge: Upload photos and movies from the camera to a smart device via a wireless connection.
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.
Cleaning The procedure varies with the part that requires cleaning. The procedures are detailed below. • Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. ❚❚ Camera body Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and dry the camera thoroughly. Important: Dust or other foreign matter inside the camera may cause product malfunction.
The Low-Pass Filter Dirt or dust entering the camera when lenses are exchanged or the body cap is removed may adhere to the low-pass filter and affect your photographs. The “clean image sensor” option vibrates the filter to remove dust. The filter can be cleaned at any time from the menus, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off.
❚❚ Using the Menus • For maximum effect, hold the camera in normal orientation (base down). • Select [Clean image sensor] in the setup menu, then highlight [Clean now] and press J to begin cleaning. • Camera controls cannot be used while cleaning is in progress. Do not remove or disconnect the power source. • The setup menu will be displayed when cleaning is complete.
❚❚ Cleaning the Image Sensor at Startup and/or Shutdown Option Description The image sensor is automatically cleaned 5 [Clean at startup] each time the camera is turned on. The image sensor is automatically cleaned [Clean at during shutdown each time the camera is 6 shutdown] turned off. [Clean at startup & The image sensor is cleaned automatically at 7 shutdown] startup and at shutdown. [Cleaning off] Automatic image sensor cleaning off. 1 Select [Clean at startup/ shutdown] for [Clean image sensor].
D Image Sensor Cleaning • Using camera controls interrupts any image sensor cleaning begun in response to the operation of the power switch. • Image sensor cleaning may not fully remove all foreign matter from the filter. Clean the filter manually (0 827) or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. • If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera’s internal circuitry.
❚❚ Manual Cleaning If foreign matter cannot be removed from the low-pass filter using the “clean image sensor” option (0 823), the filter can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that because the filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged, we recommend that manual cleaning be performed only by a Nikon-authorized service representative. • To prevent loss of power during the operation, use a fullycharged battery or connect an optional AC adapter and power connector.
1 Turn the camera off and remove the lens. After removing the lens, turn the camera on. 2 Highlight [Lock mirror up for cleaning] in the setup menu and press 2. The camera will prepare to lock the mirror up. 3 Press J. • The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open. • The display in the control panel will flash. The display in the viewfinder will turn off. • To restore normal operation without inspecting the low-pass filter, turn the camera off.
4 Holding the camera so that light can enter the camera, examine the filter for dust or lint. If no foreign objects are present, proceed to Step 6. 5 Remove any dust and lint from the low-pass filter with a blower. • Do not use a blower-brush. The bristles could damage the filter. • 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 filter. 6 Turn the camera off and replace the lens.
D Use a Reliable Power Source The shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged. If the camera powers off while the mirror is raised, the curtain will close automatically. To prevent damage to the curtain caused by the shutter closing inadvertently during the operation, observe the following precautions: • Do not turn the camera off while the mirror is raised. • Do not remove or disconnect the power source while the mirror is raised.
D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing; Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services). • Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally.
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.
Lasers and other bright light sources Do not direct lasers or other extremely bright light sources toward the lens, as this could damage the camera’s image sensor. ● 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.
● Do Not Touch the Shutter Curtain • The shutter curtain is extremely thin and easily damaged: under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the curtain, poke it with cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower. These actions could scratch, deform, or tear the curtain. • The shutter curtain may appear to be unevenly colored; this does not indicate a malfunction. It also has no effect on pictures.
Turn the Product Off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source Removing or disconnecting the power source while the camera is on could damage the product. Particular care should be taken not to remove or disconnect the power source while images are being recorded or deleted. ● Notes on the Monitor The monitor is constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective.
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. - Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. - Do not short or disassemble batteries or expose them to flame or excessive heat.
• • • • • • Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use. The camera and charger draw minute amounts of charge even when off and could draw the battery down to the point that it will no longer function. 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).
● Charge Batteries Before Use Charge the battery before use. The supplied battery is not fully charged at shipment. ● Ready Spare Batteries Before taking photographs, ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice. ● Have Fully-Charged Spare Batteries Ready on Cold Days Partially-charged batteries may not function on cold days.
Using the Charger • • • • • Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging; failure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged. Remove and reinsert the battery to begin charging again. Do not short the charger terminals. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger. Unplug the charger when it is not in use.
Specifications Nikon D780 Digital Camera Type Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective Nikon FX format angle of view Effective pixels Effective 24.5 million pixels Image sensor Type Total pixels Dustreduction system 35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor 25.
Storage • • • Image size (pixels) • • • • File format (image quality) • • FX (36×24) image area: - 6048 × 4024 (Large: 24.3 M) - 4528 × 3016 (Medium: 13.7 M) - 3024 × 2016 (Small: 6.1 M) DX (24×16) image area: - 3936 × 2624 (Large: 10.3 M) - 2944 × 1968 (Medium: 5.8 M) - 1968 × 1312 (Small: 2.6 M) 1:1 (24×24) image area: - 4016 × 4016 (Large: 16.1 M) - 3008 × 3008 (Medium: 9.0 M) - 2000 × 2000 (Small: 4.0 M) 16:9 (36×20) image area: - 6048 × 3400 (Large: 20.6 M) - 4528 × 2544 (Medium: 11.
Storage Picture Control System Media Double card slots File system Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat, Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon); selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards The card in Slot 2 can be used for overf
Viewfinder Focusing screen Reflex mirror Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII screen (with AF-area brackets; framing grid can be displayed) Quick return Pressing Pv button stops lens aperture down to value Depth-of-field selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S preview modes) Lens aperture Instant return, electronically controlled Lens • • Compatible lenses • • • • Types G, E, and D (some restrictions apply to PC lenses) Other AF NIKKOR lenses (excluding IX NIKKOR lenses and lenses for t
Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter 1/8000–30 s (choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV, extendable to 900 s in mode M); Bulb; Time; X200 X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower • Auto FP high-speed sync supported Release Release mode Approximate frame advance rate Self-timer S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), Q (quiet s
Exposure • Metering system • • • Metering mode • • • Range * • • * Viewfinder photography: TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels Live view: TTL exposure metering performed by image sensor Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G, E, and D lenses); color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in center of frame; diameter of
Exposure Exposure meter coupling Mode Exposure compensation Exposure lock ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) Active D-Lighting Combined CPU and AI b: Auto, P: programmed auto with flexible program, S: shutter-priority auto, A: aperture-priority auto, M: manual • EFCT Special effects modes: j night vision; f super vivid; d pop; e photo illustration; k toy camera effect; l miniature effect; m selective color; 8 silhouette; 9 high key; ! low key • U1 and U2: user settings –5 – +5 EV; −3 – +3 EV w
Autofocus • Type Detection range Lens servo Focus points Viewfinder photography: TTL phase detection performed using Advanced Multi-CAM 3500 II autofocus sensor module with support for 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 11 sensors); autofocus fine-tuning supported • Live view: Hybrid phase-detection/contrast-detect AF performed by image sensor; autofocus fine-tuning supported • Viewfinder photography 1: −3 – +19 EV • Live view 2: −5 – +19 EV; −7 – +19 EV with low-light A
Autofocus • Viewfinder photography: Single-point AF, 9-, 21-, or 51- point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, group-area AF, auto-area AF AF-area mode • Live view: Pinpoint AF (still photography only, singleservo AF/AF-S), single-point AF, dynamic-area AF (still photography only, continuous-servo AF/AF-C), widearea AF (S), wide-area AF (L), auto-area AF Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button Focus lock halfway (single-servo AF/AF-S) or by pressing A button Flash • Viewfinder photography: TTL fl
Flash Flash-ready indicator Accessory shoe Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling Nikon illumination, FV lock, Color Information Creative Communication, auto FP high-speed sync, AF-assist for Lighting System (CLS) multi-area AF (viewfinder photography), unified flash control Sync ter
Movie Metering system Metering mode TTL metering using camera image sensor Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted • 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.
Movie Manual selection (ISO 100 to 51200; choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV) with additional options available equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.5, 0.
Playback Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, playback zoom cropping, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, picture rating, auto image rotation, and index marking Interface Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB); connection to built-in USB port is recommended HDMI output Type C HDMI connector Stereo mini-pin jack (3.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth • Wi-Fi Standards: - IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, and Oceania) - IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico) - IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas) • Operating frequency: - 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11; Africa, Asia, and Oceania) - 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth • Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 • Operating frequency: - Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz Bluetooth - Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz • Maximum output power (EIRP): - Bluetooth: –2.6 dBm - Bluetooth Low Energy: –4.1 dBm Approximately 10 m (32 ft) * Range (line of * Without interference. Range may vary with signal sight) strength and presence or absence of obstacles.
Tripod socket Tripod socket 0.635 cm (1/4 in., ISO 1222) Dimensions/weight Dimensions Approx. 143.5 × 115.5 × 76 mm (5.7 × 4.6 × 3 in.) (W× H × D) Approx. 840 g (1 lb. 13.7 oz.) with battery and SD Weight memory card but without body cap; approx. 755 g/1 lb. 10.7 oz.
❚❚ MH-25a Battery Charger Rated input Rated output Supported batteries Charging time Operating temperature Dimensions (W× H × D) Length of power cable Weight AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.23–0.12 A DC 8.4 V/1.2 A EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes * Time required to charge battery at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) Approx. 95 × 33.5 × 71 mm (3.7 × 1.3 × 2.8 in.), excluding projections Approx.
❚❚ EN-EL15b Rechargeable Li-ion Battery: Type Rated capacity Operating temperature Dimensions (W× H × D) Weight Rechargeable lithium-ion battery 7.0 V/1900 mAh 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) Approx. 40 × 56 × 20.5 mm (1.6 × 2.2 × 0.8 in.) Approx. 80 g (2.
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.
D Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • Exif version 2.31: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.31, a standard introduced with the goal of improving the interoperability of printers and digital cameras, making it easier to produce high-quality prints.
Approved Memory Cards • The camera can be used with SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. • UHS-I and UHS-II are supported. • Cards rated UHS Speed Class 3 or better are recommended for movie 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.
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 64 GB 1 card at different image area, image quality, and image size settings. Actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and the type of card.
[FX (36 × 24)] Selected for Image Area The following table shows the memory card and buffer capacity when [FX (36 × 24)] is selected for [Image area] > [Choose image area] in the photo shooting menu. • This category also includes images taken with non-DX lenses when [On] is selected for [Image area] > [Auto DX crop]. File size Number of exposures remaining 2 Buffer capacity 2, 3 — Approx. 21.7 MB 1400 frames 100 frames — Approx. 27.7 MB 1200 frames 68 frames — Approx. 19.
Image quality Image size Large JPEG fine 4 Medium Small Large JPEG normal 4 Medium Small Large JPEG basic 4 Medium Small File size Approx. 9.8 MB Approx. 6.7 MB Approx. 4.1 MB Approx. 6.6 MB Approx. 4.0 MB Approx. 2.2 MB Approx. 2.3 MB Approx. 1.7 MB Approx. 1.
[DX (24 × 16)] Selected for Image Area The following table shows the memory card and buffer capacity when [DX (24 × 16)] is selected for [Image area] > [Choose image area] in the photo shooting menu. • This category also includes images taken with DX lenses when [On] is selected for [Image area] > [Auto DX crop]. File size Number of exposures remaining 2 Buffer capacity 2, 3 — Approx. 9.9 MB 3000 frames 100 frames — Approx. 12.5 MB 2600 frames 100 frames — Approx. 8.
Image quality Image size Large JPEG fine 4 Medium Small Large JPEG normal 4 Medium Small Large JPEG basic 4 Medium Small File size Approx. 4.8 MB Approx. 3.5 MB Approx. 2.4 MB Approx. 3.2 MB Approx. 2.1 MB Approx. 1.3 MB Approx. 1.2 MB Approx. 1.0 MB Approx. 0.
1 Figures are for a 64 GB SanDisk SD UHS-II memory card (SDSDXPK064G-JNJIP, measured in September 2019). 2 Number of pictures that can be saved to memory card or stored in memory buffer varies with scene recorded. 3 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100.
Battery Endurance The movie footage or number of shots that can be recorded with a fully-charged EN-EL15b (1900 mAh) rechargeable Li-ion battery is given below. 1 Actual endurance varies with such factors as the condition of the battery, the interval between shots, and the options selected in the camera menus.
To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL15b batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance. • Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose their charge if left unused. 1 EN-EL15c/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures may sometimes be taken on a single charge with the EN-EL15 than with an EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a.
4 Actual battery endurance as measured under conditions specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR lens. Figures are for a 32 GB SanDisk SD UHS-II memory card (SDSDXPK-032G-JNJIP – 32GB, measured in September 2019). Measurement performed at default settings. • Each shot can be up to 29 minutes 59 seconds in length. • If camera temperature rises, recording may end before maximum length or size is reached.
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Kit Lens Manual Kit Lenses AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR Lens Manual This section is included as a lens manual for purchasers of the AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR lens kit. • Note that lens kits may not be available in some countries or regions.
❚❚ Parts of the Lens The parts of the AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR are listed below.
❚❚ Focus Supported focus modes are shown in the following table. Camera focus mode AF (A/S/C) MF Lens focus mode M/A M Autofocus with manual Manual focus with override (manual electronic rangefinder priority) Manual focus with electronic rangefinder For information on camera focus modes, see the camera manual. M/A (Autofocus with Manual Override) 1 Slide the lens focus-mode switch to M/A.
❚❚ Zoom and Depth of Field Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring to adjust the focal length and frame the photograph. If the camera offers depth-of-field preview (stop down), depth of field can be previewed in the viewfinder. • The lens uses Nikon’s Internal Focusing (IF) system. Focal length decreases as the focus distance shortens. • The focus distance indicator is intended only as a guide and may not accurately show the distance to the subject.
❚❚ Using the Lens on Cameras with a Built-in Flash When using the camera’s built-in flash: • Be sure the subject is at a range of at least 0.6 m (2 ft). • Remove lens hoods to prevent them casting shadows in pictures taken with the flash. * If the flash is partially obscured by the lens hood or the tip of the lens, shadows will appear on subjects close to the camera.
• When the lens is mounted on the following cameras, the built- in flash may be unable to light the entire subject at ranges less than those given below: Digital SLR camera D750 (FX format)/ D610 (FX format)/ D600 (FX format) • • D810 series (FX format)/ D800 series (FX format) • D700 (FX format) • • • • D300 series/D200/D100 • • D90/D80/D70 series/D50 • • D5600/D5500/D5300/D5200/ D5100/D3300/D3200 • D5000/D3100/D3000/D60/ D40 series • • • • D3400 • • Zoom position/minimum distance without
❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) Using the Vibration Reduction Switch ON: Enable vibration reduction. Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of camera shake for improved framing and focus. OFF: Vibration reduction off. Using the Vibration Reduction Mode Switch The option selected with the vibration reduction mode switch takes effect when the vibration reduction switch is in the ON position.
D Using Vibration Reduction: Notes • • • • • • • When using vibration reduction, press the shutter-release button halfway and wait for the image in the viewfinder to stabilize before pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder may jiggle after the shutter is released, but this does not indicate a malfunction. Slide the vibration reduction mode switch to NORMAL for panning shots.
❚❚ The Lens Hood The lens hood protects the lens and blocks stray light that would otherwise cause flare or ghosting. Attaching the Hood • Confirm that the lens hood mounting mark (I) is aligned with the lens hood lock mark (—K) as shown in the illustration (e). • When attaching or removing the hood, avoid gripping it too tightly. When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the hood alignment mark ( ). • Vignetting may occur if the hood is not correctly attached.
❚❚ Supplied Accessories • LC-77 Lens Cap (front cap) • LF-4 Lens Cap (rear cap) * • HB-53 Lens Hood • CL-1218 Flexible Lens Pouch * A different cap may be supplied with lens kits.
❚❚ Specifications Type Focal length Maximum aperture Type G AF-S lens with built-in CPU and F mount 24–120 mm f/4 17 elements in 13 groups (including 2 ED lens Lens construction elements, 3 aspherical lens elements, and lens elements with Nano Crystal Coat) 84° – 20° 20´ (Nikon FX-format D-SLR cameras) Angle of view 61° – 13° 20´ (Nikon DX-format D-SLR cameras) Focal length scale Graduated in millimeters (24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85, 120) Distance Output to camera information Zoom Manual zoom using independent
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm Aperture range Metering system Filter-attachment size Dimensions Weight 9 (rounded diaphragm opening) Fully automatic f/4–22 Full aperture 77 mm (P = 0.75 mm) Approx. 84 mm maximum diameter × 103.5 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange) Approx. 710 g (1 lb 9.1 oz) • Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice.
D Lens Care • • • • • • • • • • Keep the CPU contacts clean. Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged, cease use immediately and take the lens to a Nikon-authorized service center for repair. Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces.
Index Symbols b (Auto mode) ...........................................36 P (Programmed auto) ....................... 109 S (Shutter-priority auto) ................. 110 A (Aperture-priority auto) ............. 111 M (Manual) ................................................... 113 EFCT (Special effects) ........................... 119 U1/U2................................................................... 115 j (Night vision)...................................... 119 f (Super vivid) .......................
ADL bracketing (Auto bracketing set) .................................................................. 238 AE & flash bracketing ........................ 226 AE bracketing ........................................... 226 AE lock .................................................... 83, 173 AE-L indicator..................................... 84, 173 AF activation.............................................. 597 AF fine-tuning options .................... 663 AF mode auto-switch . 77, 140, 142 AF speed ......
Color temperature................... 204, 206 Compatible lenses ............................... 786 Conformity marking .......................... 700 Connect to PC .......................................... 696 Connect to smart device ..409, 416, 422, 429, 692 Continuous AF....................77, 140, 142 Continuous high speed......... 74, 179 Continuous low speed ........... 73, 179 Continuous release mode ........... 178 Contrast .........................................................
Flash sync speed.................................... 618 Flash-ready indicator ........................ 849 Flat (Set Picture Control) ............... 244 Flexible program ................................... 109 Flicker reduction....................... 561, 579 Fluorescent (White balance) ........ 89, 196 Fn button ....................................................... 106 Focal plane mark ................................... 165 Focus lock........................................................
LCD illumination ................................... 616 Live view in continuous mode 616 Live view selector ........................... 40, 45 Lo (Sensitivity) ......................................... 189 Location data................................ 373, 687 Lock mirror up for cleaning ........ 827 Long exposure NR ............................... 556 Long time-exposures ....................... 170 Low key (Special effect).................. 120 Low-light AF ..............................................
Photo illustration (Special effect) ... 119, 122 Photo information .................. 366, 371 Photo shooting menu ...................... 544 Picture Controls...................................... 243 Picture size .................................................. 789 PIN-entry WPS .......................................... 440 Pinpoint AF ........................................ 80, 150 Pitching .......................................................... 661 Pixel mapping ...................................
Select to send/deselect .................. 381 Select to send/deselect (PC) ...... 448 Selected (Delete)................................... 386 Selective color (Special effect) 120, 126 Self-timer .......................................... 183, 606 Send while off .......................................... 695 Sepia (Monochrome) ........................ 733 Setup menu ............................................... 654 Shade (White balance) ........... 88, 196 Sharpening .....................................
Wi-Fi connection .......... 625, 694, 696 Wi-Fi mode .................................................. 406 Wind noise reduction ....................... 583 Wireless remote (WR) options.. 688 Wireless transmitter ........................... 430 Wireless transmitter (WT-7) ........ 700 Wireless Transmitter Utility......... 430 WR-R10............................................... 479, 688 WT-7......................................................
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