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Table Of Contents

When Your First Photo Can’t Wait
Package Contents
About This Manual
Table of Contents
Menu List
For Your Safety
Notices
Getting to Know the Camera
- Parts of the Camera
  - Camera Body
  - The Monitor and Viewfinder
- Camera Controls
First Steps
- Attaching the Strap
- Charging the Battery
- Inserting the Battery
  - Removing the Battery
  - Battery Level
- Inserting Memory Cards
  - Removing Memory Cards
  - Number of Exposures Remaining
- Attaching a Lens
  - Detaching Lenses
- Choose a Language and Set the Clock
Basic Photography and Playback
- Taking Photographs (AUTO Mode)
- Shooting Movies (AUTO Mode)
  - Taking Photos in Movie Mode
- Playback
Basic Settings
- Focus
- White Balance
  - Adjusting White Balance
- Silent Photography
- Rating Pictures
- Protecting Pictures from Deletion
Shooting Controls
- The Mode Dial
- The ISO Button
  - Adjusting ISO Sensitivity
  - Auto ISO Sensitivity Control
- The Exposure Compensation Button
  - Adjusting Exposure Compensation
- The Release Mode/Self-Timer Button
  - Choosing a Release Mode
  - The Self-Timer
- The Sub-Selector
The i Menu
- The i Menu
- Still Images
- Movies
Playback
- Viewing Pictures
- Photo Information
- The i Button (Playback Mode)
- Playback Zoom
  - Using Playback Zoom
- Deleting Pictures
  - Using the Delete Button
  - Deleting Multiple Pictures
Menu Guide
- Defaults
- The Playback Menu: Managing Images
- The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
- The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options
- Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
- The Setup Menu: Camera Setup
- The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
- My Menu/Recent Settings
  - My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu
  - Recent Settings: Accessing Recently-Used Settings
Establishing Wireless Connections to Computers or Smart Devices
- Network Options
- Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi
- Connecting to Smart Devices
- Troubleshooting
Cabled Connections to Computers and HDMI Devices
- Connecting to Computers Via USB
  - Installing NX Studio
  - Copying Pictures to a Computer Using NX Studio
- Connecting to HDMI Devices
  - TVs
  - Recorders
On-Camera Flash Photography
- “On-Camera” Versus “Remote”
  - Camera-Mounted Flash Units
  - Remote Flash Photography
- Using an On-Camera Flash
- Flash Control Mode
- Flash Modes
- Flash Compensation
- FV Lock
- Flash Info for On-Camera Units
  - Flash Control Mode Displays
Remote Flash Photography
- What Is Remote Flash Photography?
  - Using Remote Flash Units
- Radio AWL
- Optical AWL
  - Using Optical AWL with the SB-5000 or SB-500
- Optical/Radio AWL
- Flash Info for Remote Units
  - Flash Control Mode Displays
Troubleshooting
- Before Contacting Customer Support
- Problems and Solutions
- Alerts and Error Messages
  - Alerts
  - Error Messages
Technical Notes
- Compatible Lenses and Accessories
- Camera Displays
  - Monitor
  - Viewfinder
- Compatible Flash Units
  - The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
- Other Compatible Accessories
  - Charging AC Adapters
  - Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter
- Software
- Caring for the Camera
- Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
- Specifications
  - Nikon Z 5 Digital Camera
- Approved Memory Cards
- Portable Chargers (Power Banks)
- Memory Card Capacity
- Battery Endurance
- AF-Assist Illumination
- Trademarks and Licenses
- Notices
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)
Kit Lens Manual
- NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S Lens Manual
- NIKKOR Z 24–200mm f/4–6.3 VR Lens Manual
- NIKKOR Z 24–50mm f/4–6.3 LensManual
Index
Changes Made via Firmware Updates
- Firmware Version Info
- Features Available with “C” Firmware Version 1.10
  - Saving the Focus Position

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Parts of the Camera

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7

9

8

3

5

4

10

1

2

1

Lens mount (

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42, 80)

2

Lens release button (

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43)

3

CPU contacts

4

Tripod socket

5

Power connector cover

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0

657)

6

Battery-chamber cover

7

Battery-chamber cover latch

8

Fn2 button (

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31, 63)

9

Fn1 button (

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31, 81)

10

Sub-command dial (

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12)