DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual This camera features updated firmware with added functions. For more information, see “Changes Made via Firmware Updates” (page 802). • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page xxxv). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
When Your First Photo Can’t Wait ❚❚ Getting Ready 1 Insert the battery (0 43). For information on charging the battery, see “Charging the Battery” (0 38). 64GB 2 Insert a memory card (0 45). 3 Attach a lens (0 50). • Align the white dot on the lens with the white dot on the camera body (q) and rotate the lens in the direction shown (w). • A strap can be attached to the camera. For more information, see “Attaching the Strap” (0 37).
❚❚ Take (0 56) and View (0 69) Pictures 1 Rotate the mode dial to b. 2 To focus, press the shutterrelease button halfway (i.e, lightly press the shutterrelease button, stopping when it is pressed halfway). 3 Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button, press the button the rest of the way down to take the picture. 4 View the picture.
Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera.
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About This Manual ❚❚ Symbols The following symbols and conventions are employed in this manual. Use them to help locate the information you need. D A 0 This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using this product. This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful when using this product. This icon marks references to other sections in this manual. ❚❚ Conventions • This manual is for use with both the Z 7II and Z 6II. The illustrations show the Z 6II.
AFor Your Safety “For Your Safety” contains important safety instructions. Be sure to read them before using the camera. For more information, see “For Your Safety” (0 xxxv).
Table of Contents When Your First Photo Can’t Wait ..................................................... ii Package Contents................................................................................... iv About This Manual ................................................................................. vi Menu List ............................................................................................ xxviii For Your Safety ........................................................................
First Steps 37 Attaching the Strap.............................................................................. Charging the Battery ........................................................................... The Battery Charger...................................................... Charging AC Adapters ................................................. Inserting the Battery............................................................................ Removing the Battery ....................................
White Balance......................................................................................... 94 Adjusting White Balance ............................................. 94 Silent Photography............................................................................ 100 Rating Pictures .................................................................................... 102 Protecting Pictures from Deletion ............................................... 104 Shooting Controls 106 The Mode Dial ....
The i Menu 136 The i Menu........................................................................................... 136 Still Images............................................................................................ 138 Set Picture Control ...................................................... 139 White Balance ............................................................... 145 Image Quality................................................................ 152 Image Size ..........................
Playback 180 Viewing Pictures ................................................................................. Full-Frame Playback ................................................... Thumbnail Playback................................................... Photo Information ............................................................................. File Information............................................................ Exposure Data...............................................................
Menu Guide 212 Defaults .................................................................................................. 212 Playback Menu Defaults............................................ 212 Photo Shooting Menu Defaults .............................. 213 Movie Shooting Menu Defaults.............................. 217 Custom Settings Menu Defaults............................. 219 Setup Menu Defaults.................................................. 226 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images............
File Naming.................................................................................... 256 Primary Slot Selection................................................................ 257 Secondary Slot Function........................................................... 258 Deleting Copies............................................................ 259 Choose Image Area..................................................................... 260 Image Quality..................................................
Flicker Reduction Shooting ......................................................289 Metering..........................................................................................290 Flash Control..................................................................................291 Flash Control Mode..................................................... 292 Wireless Flash Options............................................... 293 Remote Flash Control.................................................
1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options..... 363 Reset Movie Shooting Menu ................................................... 364 File Naming.................................................................................... 364 Destination .................................................................................... 364 Choose Image Area..................................................................... 365 Frame Size/Frame Rate..........................................................
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings................ 377 Reset Custom Settings ...............................................................381 a: Autofocus .................................................................................. 381 a1: AF-C Priority Selection .................................................381 a2: AF-S Priority Selection..................................................382 a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On....................................382 a4: Focus Points Used .
c: Timers/AE Lock........................................................................ 394 c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L..................................... 394 c2: Self-Timer ......................................................................... 394 c3: Power Off Delay ............................................................. 395 d: Shooting/Display ................................................................... 396 d1: CL Mode Shooting Speed ..........................................
f: Controls....................................................................................... 410 f1: Customize i Menu .......................................................410 View Memory Card Info ............................................. 411 Split-Screen Display Zoom ....................................... 412 Bluetooth Connection................................................ 413 MB-N11 Info ................................................................... 413 f2: Custom Controls ..........
g: Movie.......................................................................................... 440 g1: Customize i Menu ..................................................... 440 g2: Custom Controls ........................................................... 441 g3: OK Button ........................................................................ 448 g4: AF Speed .......................................................................... 449 g5: AF Tracking Sensitivity....................................
Non-CPU Lens Data .....................................................................466 Save Focus Position.....................................................................466 Clean Image Sensor.....................................................................467 Image Dust Off Ref Photo .........................................................468 Acquiring Image Dust Off Reference Data ......... 468 Pixel Mapping................................................................................
Connect to Smart Device.......................................................... 483 Pairing (Bluetooth)...................................................... 483 Select to Send (Bluetooth) ....................................... 484 Wi-Fi Connection......................................................... 484 Send While Off.............................................................. 485 Location Data (Smart Device) ................................. 485 Connect to PC .....................................
Resize................................................................................................512 Resizing Multiple Images .......................................... 512 D-Lighting.......................................................................................517 Red-Eye Correction......................................................................518 Straighten .......................................................................................519 Distortion Control ....................
Connecting to Smart Devices ........................................................ The SnapBridge App .................................................. What SnapBridge Can Do for You ......................... Wireless Connections................................................. Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Mode) ....................... Connecting via Bluetooth ........................................ Connecting to Networks Using the WT-7.................................. The WT-7..........................
Flash Compensation.......................................................................... 622 FV Lock ................................................................................................... 623 Flash Info for On-Camera Units ..................................................... 626 Flash Control Mode Displays ................................... 626 Remote Flash Photography 629 What Is Remote Flash Photography?........................................... 629 Using Remote Flash Units.........
Alerts and Error Messages............................................................... 673 Alerts ................................................................................ 673 Error Messages ............................................................. 676 Technical Notes 680 Compatible Lenses and Accessories ........................................... The Camera Display and Control Panel...................................... The Monitor...........................................................
Specifications ....................................................................................... 751 Nikon Z 7II/Z 6II Digital Camera.............................. 751 Approved Memory Cards................................................................. 770 Portable Chargers (Power Banks) ................................................. 771 Memory Card Capacity ..................................................................... 773 Battery Endurance.................................................
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 Online Manual.
PHOTO SHOOTING MENU Diffraction compensation Auto distortion control Flicker reduction shooting Metering Flash control Flash mode Flash compensation Focus mode AF-area mode Vibration reduction Auto bracketing Multiple exposure HDR (high dynamic range) Interval timer shooting Time-lapse movie Focus shift shooting Silent photography MOVIE SHOOTING MENU Reset movie shooting menu File naming Destination Choose image area Frame size/frame rate Movie quality Movie file type ISO sensitivity settings White balance
MOVIE SHOOTING MENU Metering Focus mode AF-area mode Vibration reduction Electronic VR Microphone sensitivity Attenuator Frequency response Wind noise reduction Headphone volume Timecode xxx Menu List CUSTOM SETTING MENU Reset custom settings a Autofocus a1 AF-C priority selection a2 AF-S priority selection a3 Focus tracking with lock-on a4 Focus points used a5 Store points by orientation a6 AF activation Limit AF-area mode a7 selection a8 Focus point wrap-around a9 Focus point options a10 Low-light AF B
CUSTOM SETTING MENU b Metering/exposure b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl Easy exposure b2 compensation b3 Center-weighted area Fine-tune optimal b4 exposure c Timers/AE lock Shutter-release button c1 AE-L c2 Self-timer c3 Power off delay 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 Format memory card Save user settings Reset user settings Language Time zone and date Monitor brightness Monitor color balance Viewfinder brightness Viewfinder color balance Control panel brightness Limit monitor mode selection Information display AF fine-tuning options Non-CPU lens data Save focus position Clean image sensor Image Dust Off ref photo Pixel mapping Image comment Copyright information SETUP MENU Beep options Touch controls HDMI Location data Wireless remote (WR) options Assign rem
RETOUCH MENU NEF (RAW) processing Trim Resize D-Lighting Red-eye correction Straighten Distortion control Perspective control Monochrome Image overlay Trim movie xxxiv Menu List MY MENU Add items Remove items Rank items Choose tab
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.
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 directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens. Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment.
Do not handle the plug when charging the product or using the AC adapter during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns, or frostbite. A CAUTION Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources. Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s internal parts.
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. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. Do not look directly at the AF-assist illuminator. Failure to observe this precaution could have adverse effects on vision. Do not transport cameras or lenses with tripods or similar accessories attached.
If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of clean water and seek immediate medical attention. Delaying action could result in eye injuries. Follow the instructions of airline personnel. Batteries left unattended at high altitudes in an unpressurized environment may leak, overheat, rupture, or catch fire. A WARNING (Batteries) Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention.
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• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.
D Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
Getting to Know the Camera Parts of the Camera Camera Body 5 1 2 3 6 4 7 8 9 10 11 9 14 1 Mode dial (0 15, 106) 2 Mode dial lock release (0 15, 3 4 5 6 7 106) Stereo microphone (0 63) Movie-record button (0 63) Power switch (0 52, 56) Shutter-release button (0 56) E button (0 18, 122) 13 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 12 S button (0 16, 118) Eyelet for camera strap (0 37) E (focal plane mark; 0 93) Main command dial (0 16) Speaker (0 71) Control panel (0 6, 692) Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit; 0 61
1 2 3 7 8 4 9 10 5 11 6 12 13 1 Image sensor (0 739) 2 M button (0 14, 461) 3 AF-assist illuminator (0 60, 4 5 2 390) Red-eye reduction lamp (0 156, 619) Self-timer lamp (0 131) Cover for accessory terminal and USB and HDMI connectors Cover for headphone and microphone connectors Parts of the Camera 6 Lens mounting mark (0 50) 7 Headphone connector (0 374) 8 Charge lamp (0 40) 9 USB connector (0 492, 599) 10 HDMI connector (0 604) 11 Accessory terminal 12 Connector for external microphone (0 70
20 19 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 1 Diopter adjustment control (0 13) 2 DISP button (0 25) 3 Photo/movie selector (0 56, 4 5 6 7 8 9 63) AF-ON button (0 28) Sub-selector (0 27, 133) i button (0 33, 136) Memory card slot cover (0 45) Memory card access lamp (0 61, 65) J button (0 29) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Multi selector (0 29) G button (0 28, 212) c (E) button (0 125, 131) W (Q) button (0 27, 32, 181, 204) X button (0 27, 91, 181, 204) Monitor (0 19, 88) O button (0 72, 206
1 2 10 3 9 8 4 7 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 4 Lens mount (0 50, 93) Lens release button (0 51) CPU contacts Tripod socket Power connector cover (0 733) Parts of the Camera 6 7 8 9 10 Battery-chamber cover Battery-chamber cover latch Fn2 button (0 35, 74) Fn1 button (0 35, 94) Sub-command dial (0 16)
D Do Not Touch the Image Sensor Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the image sensor, poke it with cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower. These actions could scratch or otherwise damage the sensor. For information on cleaning the image sensor, see “Image Sensor Cleaning” (0 739). D Notes on the Monitor The angle of the monitor can be adjusted. D Product Serial Number The serial number for this product can be found by opening the monitor.
The Control Panel The control panel lights when the camera is on. At default settings, the following indicators are displayed. For a full list of the indicators that appear in the control panel, see “The Camera Display and Control Panel” (0 681) in “Technical Notes”.
The Monitor At default settings, the following indicators appear in the monitor. For a full list of indicators, see “The Camera Display and Control Panel” (0 681) in “Technical Notes”.
15 14 13 12 11 1 2 3 10 9 8 7 1 i icon (0 136) 2 Exposure indicator Exposure (0 110) 3 4 5 6 8 Exposure compensation (0 122) “k” (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures; 0 47) Number of exposures remaining (0 47, 773) ISO sensitivity (0 118) ISO sensitivity indicator (0 118) Auto ISO sensitivity indicator (0 120) Parts of the Camera 6 5 4 Aperture (0 108, 109) Shutter speed (0 108, 109) Subject-tracking AF (0 86) Metering (0 157) Battery indicator (0 44) Shutter type (0 398) “Clock
❚❚ Movie Mode 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 1 Recording indicator (0 63) “No movie” indicator (0 65) 2 Destination (0 177) 3 Frame size and rate/image quality (0 168) 4 Image area (0 175) 5 Time remaining (0 63) 6 Release mode (still photography; 0 130) 7 Sound level (0 174) 8 Microphone sensitivity (0 174) 9 Frequency response (0 373) Parts of the Camera 9
The Viewfinder At default settings, the following indicators appear in the viewfinder. For a full list of indicators, see “The Camera Display and Control Panel” (0 681) in “Technical Notes”.
13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1 “k” (appears when memory 2 3 4 remains for over 1000 exposures; 0 47) Number of exposures remaining (0 47, 773) ISO sensitivity (0 118) ISO sensitivity indicator (0 118) Auto ISO sensitivity indicator (0 120) 5 4 3 2 1 5 Exposure indicator Exposure (0 110) 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Exposure compensation (0 122) Aperture (0 108, 109) Shutter speed (0 108, 109) Shutter type (0 398) Shooting mode (0 106) Metering (0 157) Subject-tracking AF (0 86) Focus point (0 77) AF-area brackets (
❚❚ Movie Mode 1 9 8 7 1 Recording indicator (0 63) “No movie” indicator (0 65) 2 Frame size and rate/image quality (0 168) 3 Image area (0 175) 4 Destination (0 177) 12 Parts of the Camera 2 6 3 5 4 5 Release mode (still photography; 0 130) 6 Time remaining (0 63) 7 Frequency response (0 373) 8 Microphone sensitivity (0 174) 9 Sound level (0 174)
Camera Controls Viewfinder • Placing your eye to the viewfinder activates the eye sensor, switching the display from the monitor to the viewfinder. Note that the eye sensor will also respond to other objects, such as your fingers. • The viewfinder can be used for menus and playback if desired. D The Diopter Adjustment Control • The viewfinder can be focused by lifting and rotating the diopter adjustment control. • Be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye.
The M (Monitor Mode) Button Press the M button to cycle between viewfinder and monitor displays. Press the M button to cycle through the displays as follows. [Automatic display switch]: The camera automatically switches between the viewfinder and monitor displays based on information from the eye sensor. [Viewfinder only]: The monitor remains blank. The viewfinder is used for shooting, menus, and playback. [Monitor only]: The monitor is used for shooting, menus, and playback.
A Tilting the Monitor Putting your eye to the camera when the monitor is tilted will not trigger the viewfinder if both the following conditions are met: • [Automatic display switch] or [Prioritize viewfinder] is selected for monitor mode, and • a menu, picture, or other display currently appears in the monitor. A Monitor Mode You can limit the choice of monitor modes available using the [Limit monitor mode selection] item in the setup menu.
The Command Dials Rotate the command dials to choose settings for shutter speed, aperture, or the functions assigned to other camera controls. The S Button Adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) in accord with lighting conditions. ❚❚ Photo Mode ISO sensitivity can be adjusted by holding the S button and rotating the main command dial.
❚❚ Movie Mode ISO sensitivity can be adjusted by holding the S button and rotating the main command dial. ISO sensitivity for movie recording can be adjusted in mode M only. • The value selected for [ISO sensitivity settings] > [ISO sensitivity (mode M)] applies when [Off] is selected for [ISO sensitivity settings] > [Auto ISO control (mode M)].
The E (Exposure Compensation) Button 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 • Exposure compensation can be adjusted by holding the E button and rotating either command dial. • Higher values make the subject brighter, lower values darker.
Touch Controls The touch-sensitive monitor offers a variety of controls that can be operated by touching the display with your fingers. During viewfinder photography, touch controls are disabled and cannot be used for focus or the like. ❚❚ Focusing and Releasing the Shutter • Touch the monitor to focus on the selected point (touch AF). • In photo mode, the shutter will be released when you lift your finger from the display (touch shutter).
• Tap Z or press J to select the chosen option and return to the previous display. ❚❚ Playback • Flick left or right to view other pictures during full-frame playback. • In full-frame playback, touching the bottom of the display brings up a frame-advance bar. Slide your finger left or right over the bar to scroll rapidly to other pictures. • To zoom in on a picture displayed during full-frame playback, use a stretch gesture or give the display two quick taps.
• Use slide gestures to view other parts of the image during zoom. • Giving the display two quick taps while zoom is in effect cancels zoom. • To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view, use a pinch gesture during full-frame playback. Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4, 9, and 72 frames. ❚❚ Viewing Movies • Movies are indicated by a 1 icon; to start playback, tap the on-screen guide. • Tap the display to pause. Tap again to resume. • Tap Z to exit to full-frame playback.
❚❚ The i Menu • Tap the i icon to display the i menu during shooting (0 33, 136). • Tap items to view and change 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 • 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.
The DISP Button Use the DISP button to cycle through the following displays: ❚❚ Photo Mode 1 2 3 6 5 4 1 Indicators on 2 Simplified display 3 Histogram 1, 2 4 Virtual horizon 5 Information display (0 681) 6 Flash info (0 626, 657) 3 1 Displayed when [On] is selected for Custom Setting d9 [Apply settings to live view]. 2 Not displayed if [On] is selected for [Overlay shooting] during multiple exposure photography.
3 Displayed when an optional SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300 flash unit is mounted on the accessory shoe or a WR-R10 wireless remote controller commands a flash unit via radio flash control. A The Viewfinder The DISP button can also be used to choose the information displayed in the viewfinder. Note, however, that the information display and flash info do not appear in the viewfinder.
The X and W (Q) Buttons Zoom the display in the monitor in or out during shooting or playback. ❚❚ Shooting Press X to zoom in on the view through the lens during shooting. Press X to increase the zoom ratio, W (Q) to zoom out. ❚❚ Playback Press X to zoom in on pictures during full-frame playback. Press X to increase the zoom ratio, W (Q) to zoom out. Pressing W (Q) when the picture is displayed full frame “zooms out” to the thumbnail list.
The AF-ON Button The AF-ON button can be used for focus in autofocus mode. The G Button Press the G button to view the menus. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 D [PLAYBACK MENU] (0 232) 2 C [PHOTO SHOOTING MENU] (0 248) 3 1 [MOVIE SHOOTING MENU] (0 363) 4 A [CUSTOM SETTING MENU] (0 377) 5 B [SETUP MENU] (0 453) 6 N [RETOUCH MENU] (0 502) 7 O [MY MENU]/ 8 9 m [RECENT SETTINGS] * (0 533) The d Help icon (0 32) 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 place the cursor in the menu-selection area. 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 select the highlighted option. • To exit without making a selection, press the G button. • To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
D Grayed-Out Items Some items and menu options may be unavailable depending on the mode and camera status. Unavailable items are displayed in gray. A The d (Help) Icon • Where available, a description of the currently-selected item can be viewed by pressing the W (Q) button. • Press 1 or 3 to scroll. • Press W (Q) again to return to the menus. A Touch Controls You can also navigate the menus using touch controls (0 19).
The i Button (the i Menu) For quick access to frequently-used settings, press the i button or tap the i icon to view the i menu. • Different menus are displayed during photo mode and movie mode. • Options can be viewed by tapping items in the display or by highlighting items and pressing J; selections can then be made using the multi selector. • Items for which the camera displays an on-screen guide can be adjusted by highlighting them in the i menu and rotating a command dial.
❚❚ Customizing the i Menu The items displayed in the photo-mode i menu can be chosen using Custom Setting f1 or g1 [Customize i menu]. 1 Highlight Custom Setting f1 or g1 [Customize i menu] and press J. See “The G Button” (0 28) for information on using the menus. 2 Highlight the position you want to change and press J. A list of the items available for the selected position will be displayed. 3 Highlight the desired item and press J.
The Fn1 and Fn2 Buttons Use the Fn1 or Fn2 button for quick access to selected settings. • By default, the Fn1 button is assigned white balance (0 94) and the Fn2 button focus- and AF-area–mode selection (0 74). • The assigned setting can be adjusted by holding the Fn1 or Fn2 button and rotating the command dials. In some cases, adjustments can be made using both the main and subcommand dials.
3 Highlight the desired item and press J. • The item will be assigned to the selected button and the options shown in Step 2 will be displayed. • Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to assign a role to the remaining button. 4 Press the G button. Changes will be saved and the Custom Settings menu will be displayed.
First Steps Attaching the Strap To attach a strap (whether the supplied strap or one that has been purchased separately): Attaching the Strap 37
Charging the Battery Charge the supplied EN-EL15c battery before use. D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions in “For Your Safety” (0 xxxv) and “Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions” (0 743). The Battery Charger Depending on the country or region, the charger comes with either an AC wall adapter or a power cable.
• Power cable: After connecting the power cable with the plug in the orientation shown, insert the battery and plug the cable in. • An exhausted battery will fully charge in about 2 hours and 35 minutes. Battery charging (flashes) Charging complete (steady) 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.
Charging AC Adapters When a battery is inserted in the camera, the optional EH-7P charging AC adapter can be used to charge the battery or power the camera. • EN-EL15a or EN-EL15 batteries cannot be charged using a charging AC adapter. Use an MH-25a battery charger instead. • If [Enable] is selected for [USB power delivery] in the setup menu, the charging AC adapter can be used to power the camera. The batteries will not charge while the camera is powered by an outside source.
2 After confirming that the camera is off, connect the charging AC adapter (q) and plug the adapter in. Keep the plug straight during insertion and removal. Charging • The battery charges while the camera is off. • The camera charge lamp (w) lights amber while charging is in progress. The lamp turns off when charging is complete. • An exhausted battery will fully charge in about 2 hours and 45 minutes. Power Delivery The camera will draw power from the adapter while on.
3 Unplug the charging AC adapter when charging is complete or when it is no longer needed to power 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.
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 To remove the battery, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand.
Battery Level • The battery level is shown in the shooting display and control panel while the camera is on. Monitor Viewfinder Control panel • The battery level display changes as the battery level diminishes, from L through K, J, I, and H. When the battery level falls to H, suspend shooting and charge the battery or ready a spare battery. • If the message [Shutter release disabled. Recharge battery.] is displayed, charge or exchange the battery.
Inserting Memory Cards 128GB The camera is equipped with two memory card slots: a slot that takes one CFexpress or XQD memory card (q) and another that takes one SD memory card (w), for a total of two cards, one of each type. • Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. • Holding the memory card in the orientation shown, slide it straight into the slot until it clicks into place.
After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off, open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in to eject it (q). The card can then be removed by hand (w).
Number of Exposures Remaining • When the camera is on, the shooting display and control panel show the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings.
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 No Memory Card Inserted If no memory card is inserted, a “no memory card” indicator will appear in the shooting display and [–E–] will appear in both the control panel and the shooting display. A The Write Protect Switch • 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. • A “–––” indicator and a [Card] warning appear in the shooting display when a write-protected card is inserted.
Attaching a Lens • The camera can be used with Z mount lenses. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S. • Be careful to prevent dust entering the camera. • Confirm that the camera is off before attaching the lens. - Remove the camera body cap (q, w) and rear lens cap (e, r). - Align the mounting marks on the camera (t) and lens (y). Do not touch the image sensor or lens contacts.
- Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place (u). • Remove the front lens cap before taking pictures. D F Mount Lenses • Be sure to attach the FTZ mount adapter (available separately) before using F mount lenses. • Attempting to attach F mount lenses directly to the camera could damage the lens or image sensor. Detaching Lenses • After turning the camera off, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens in the direction shown (w).
Choose a Language and Set the Clock The language option in the setup menu is automatically highlighted the first time menus are displayed. Choose a language and set the camera clock. 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Highlight [Language] in the setup menu and press 2. • The [Language] item is automatically highlighted in the setup menu the first time the G button is pressed after purchase. • For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menus” (0 29).
3 Select a language. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired language and press J (the languages available vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased). 4 Highlight [Time zone and date] and press 2. 5 Choose a time zone. • Select [Time zone] in the [Time zone and date] display. • Highlight a time zone in the [Time zone] display and press J.
6 Turn daylight saving time on or off. • Select [Daylight saving time] in the [Time zone and date] display. • Highlight [On] (daylight saving time on) or [Off] (daylight saving time off) and press J. • Selecting [On] advances the clock one hour; to undo the effect, select [Off]. 7 Set the clock. • Select [Date and time] in the [Time zone and date] display.
9 Exit the menus. Lightly press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. D The t Icon A flashing t icon in the shooting display indicates that the camera clock has been reset. The date and time recorded with new photographs will not be correct; use the [Time zone and date] > [Date and time] option in the setup menu to set the clock to the correct time and date. The camera clock is powered by an independent clock battery.
Basic Photography and Playback Taking Photographs (b Mode) Select b (auto) mode for simple “point-and-shoot” photography. D Lenses with Retractable Barrels Lenses with retractable barrels must be extended before use. Rotate the lens zoom ring as shown until the lens clicks into the extended position. 1 Turn the camera on. The monitor and control panel will light.
2 Select photo mode by rotating the photo/ movie selector to C. 3 Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera, rotate the mode dial to b.
4 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.
5 Frame the photograph. Position the main subject in the AFarea brackets. • If the camera detects a human face, the AF-area brackets will be replaced by a yellow border around the subject’s face indicating the focus point. If eyes are detected, the yellow focus point will instead appear over one or the other of the subject’s eyes.
6 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. • The focus point will be displayed in green when the camera focuses. If the camera is unable to focus, the AF-area brackets will flash. • The AF-assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation if the subject is poorly lit. • You can also focus by pressing the AF-ON button. • If the camera detects the faces or eyes of human portrait subjects, the active focus point will be displayed in green.
7 Smoothly press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. • You can also take a photograph by touching the monitor. Touch your subject to focus and lift your finger to release the shutter (0 88). D The Memory Card Access Lamp The memory card access lamp will light while the photograph is being recorded. Do not remove the memory card or battery. D The Standby Timer The camera uses a standby timer to help reduce the drain on the battery.
A Using Zoom in Photo Mode To zoom in on the display in photo mode (to a maximum of approximately 12×), press the X button. • Press X to zoom in, W (Q) to zoom out. • A navigation window will appear at the bottom right corner of the display. • Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor.
Shooting Movies (b Mode) b (auto) mode can also be used for simple, “point-and-shoot” movie recording. 1 Turn the camera on. The monitor and control panel will light. 2 Select movie mode by rotating the photo/ movie selector to 1. Note that optional flash units cannot be used when the camera is in movie mode. 3 Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera, rotate the mode dial to b.
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 2 1 Recording indicator 2 Time remaining • The camera can be refocused during recording by pressing the AF-ON button. • Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone. Do not cover the microphone during recording.
5 Press the movie-record button again to end recording. D The Memory Card Access Lamp The memory card access lamp will light while the movie is being recorded. Do not remove the memory card or battery. D The 0 Icon A 0 icon indicates that movies cannot be recorded.
D Recording Movies • Movie recording will end automatically if: - The maximum length is reached - Another mode is selected - The photo/movie selector is rotated to C - The lens is removed • Sounds made by the camera may be audible in footage recorded: - During autofocus - During vibration reduction - When power aperture is used D Memory Card High-Temperature Warning During movie recording, memory cards may become hot and a high-temperature warning may appear in the shooting display.
Taking Photos in Movie Mode Photos can be taken in movie mode by pressing the shutterrelease button all the way down. The release mode (singleframe or continuous) can be selected before shooting begins using the c (E) button. • A C icon will flash in the display when a photo is taken. • The frame advance rate for [Continuous] release mode varies with the option selected for [Frame size/ frame rate].
D Photography and Movie Recording • You may notice the following in the shooting display. These phenomena will also be visible in any photos or footage recorded with the camera.
Playback Press the K button to view photos and movies recorded with the camera. Viewing Photos Photos can be viewed by following the steps below. 1 Press the K button. • A picture will be displayed in the monitor or viewfinder. • The memory card containing the picture currently displayed is shown by an icon. 2 Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. • When pictures are displayed in the monitor, you can view other pictures by flicking a finger left or right over the display.
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon. Tap the a icon in the display or press the J button to start playback (a progress bar shows your approximate position in the movie).
❚❚ Movie Playback Operations Operation Pause Resume Rewind/ advance Start slow-motion playback Jog rewind/advance Skip 10 s Skip to last or first frame Adjust volume Trim movie Exit Exit to shooting mode Description Press 3 to pause playback. Press the J button 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.
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 button; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press the O button again to delete the image and return to playback.
A The Playback Menu [Delete] Item Use [Delete] in the playback menu to: • Delete multiple pictures • Delete pictures taken on selected dates • Delete all pictures in selected folders Playback 73
Basic Settings Focus Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses. ❚❚ Choosing a Focus Mode • The focus mode can be selected using the [Focus mode] items in the i menu and the photo and movie shooting menus (0 164, 295, 371). • At default settings, the focus mode can also be selected by holding the Fn2 button and rotating the main command dial (0 35).
Option Description Use with stationary subjects. When you press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, the focus point will turn from red to green and focus will lock. If the camera fails to focus, the focus point will flash red and the shutter release will be AF-S [Single AF] disabled. • At default settings, the shutter can only be released if the camera is able to focus (focus priority). • For moving subjects.
D Autofocus • The camera may be unable to focus if: - The subject contains lines parallel to the long edge of the frame - The subject lacks contrast - The subject in the focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness - The focus point includes night-time spot lighting or a neon sign or other light source that changes in brightness - Flicker or banding appears under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, sodium-vapor, or similar lighting - A cross (star) filter or other special filter is used - The subje
AF-Area Mode Choose how the camera selects the focus-point for autofocus. • In modes other than [Auto-area AF], [Auto-area AF (people)], and [Auto-area AF (animals)], the focus point can be positioned using the sub-selector (0 133) or multi selector. ❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area Mode • AF-area mode can be selected using the [AF-area mode] items in the i menu and the photo and movie shooting menus (0 163, 296, 371).
Option d [Single-point AF] • • • e [Dynamicarea AF] • • 78 Focus Description The camera focuses on a point selected by the user. Use with stationary subjects. The camera focuses on a point selected by the user. If the subject briefly leaves the selected point, the camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points. Use for photographs of athletes and other active subjects that are hard to frame using single-point AF.
Option • f [Wide-area AF • (S)] • g 1 2 [Wide-area AF (L)] [Wide-area AF (L-people)] • • • [Wide-area AF • (L-animals)] Description As for single-point AF except that the camera focuses on a wider area. Choose for snapshots, subjects that are in motion, and other subjects that are difficult to photograph using single-point AF. During movie recording, wide-area AF can be used for smooth focus when making panning or tilting shots or filming moving subjects.
Option • h [Auto-area AF] • • 5 [Auto-area AF • (people)] • 6 80 [Auto-area AF (animals)] Focus 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 [Auto-area AF (people)] is selected, the camera will detect and focus on the faces or eyes of human portrait subjects (face/eyedetection AF, 0 82).
A s: The Center Focus Point In all AF-area modes except [Auto-area AF], [Auto-area AF (people)], and [Auto-area AF (animals)], 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 a4 [Focus points used] to use only a quarter of the available focus points.
❚❚ Focusing on the Faces or Eyes of Portrait Subjects (Face/Eye-Detection AF) The camera detects the faces and eyes of human portrait subjects when [Widearea AF (L-people)] or [Auto-area AF (people)] is selected for [AF-area mode] in the photo and movie shooting menus (face/eye-detection AF). • When the camera detects a human face, a yellow border indicating the focus point will appear around the subject’s face.
• If the subject looks away after their face is detected, the focus point will move to track their motion. • During playback, you can zoom in on the face or eye used for focus by pressing J.
❚❚ Focusing on the Faces or Eyes of Animals (AnimalDetection AF) The camera detects the faces and eyes of dogs and cats when [Wide-area AF (L-animals)] or [Auto-area AF (animals)] is selected for [AF-area mode] in the photo and movie shooting menus (animal-detection AF). • When the camera detects a face of a dog or cat, a yellow border indicating the focus point will appear around the subject’s face.
D Animal-Detection AF • Eyes or faces may not be detected as expected if: - the subject’s face occupies a very large or very small proportion of the frame, - the subject’s face is lit too brightly or too poorly, - the subject’s face or eyes are obscured by fur or other objects, - the subject’s eyes are similar in color to the rest of their face, or - the subject moves excessively during shooting.
❚❚ Subject-Tracking AF When [Auto-area AF], [Auto-area AF (people)], or [Auto-area AF (animals)] is selected for AF-area mode, the camera can track the subject in the selected focus point. • 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.
D Subject Tracking The camera may be unable to track subjects if they: • are similar in color or brightness to the background, • change visibly in size, color, or brightness, • are too large or too small, • are too dark or too bright, • move quickly, or • leave the frame or are obscured by other objects.
The Touch Shutter Touch the display to focus on the selected point. The shutter will be released when you lift your finger from the display. Tap the icon shown in the illustration to choose the operation performed by tapping the display. Option Description Touch the display to focus on the selected point and lift your finger to release the shutter.
Option Description Touch the display to focus on the selected point. Lifting your finger from the display does not release the shutter. • If [Auto-area AF], [Auto-area AF (people)], or [Auto-area AF (animals)] is selected for AF-area mode, the camera will track the selected subject as it moves through the frame. To switch to a different subject, tap it in the display.
D Taking Pictures Using Touch Shooting Options • Touch controls cannot be used for manual focus. The shutter-release button can be used to take pictures when the W icon is displayed. • Touch controls cannot be used to take photographs during movie recording. • During burst photography, touch controls can be used only to take one picture at a time. Use the shutter-release button for burst photography.
Manual Focus Manual focus is available in manual focus mode. Use manual focus when, for example, autofocus does not produce the desired results. • Position the focus point over your subject and rotate the focus or control ring until the subject is in focus. • For greater precision, press the X button to zoom in on the view through the lens.
• The focus indicator (I) in the shooting display can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus (electronic rangefinding). The focus point will also light green when the subject is in focus. 1 Focus distance indicator 2 Focus indicator 1 2 Focus indicator (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.
D Lenses with Focus-Mode Selection Manual focus mode can be chosen using focus-mode selection controls on the lens (where available). D 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). Use this mark when measuring the distance to your subject for manual focus or macro photography.
White Balance White balance ensures that white objects appear white, regardless of the color of the light source. The default setting (auto white balance, or j) is recommended with most light sources; if the desired results cannot be achieved with auto white balance, choose another option as described below. Adjusting White Balance • White balance can be selected using the [White balance] items in the i menu and the photo and movie shooting menus (0 145, 267, 367).
• When 4 [Auto] or I [Fluorescent] is selected, you can choose a sub-option by holding the Fn1 button and rotating the sub-command dial. Option Color temperature * 4 [Auto] [Keep white i (reduce warm colors)] Approx. 3500–8000 K j [Keep overall atmosphere] Approx. 3500–8000 K k [Keep warm lighting colors] Approx. 3500–8000 K Description White balance is adjusted automatically for optimal results with most light sources.
Option [Natural light D auto] Approx. 4500–8000 K H [Direct sunlight] Approx. 5200 K G [Cloudy] Approx. 6000 K M [Shade] Approx. 8000 K J [Incandescent] Approx. 3000 K I [Fluorescent] [Sodium-vapor lamps] [Warm-white fluorescent] [White fluorescent] [Cool-white fluorescent] [Day white fluorescent] [Daylight fluorescent] [High temp.
Option 5 [Flash] K [Choose color temperature] L [Preset manual] Color Description temperature * Approx. 5400 K Use for flash photography. • Choose the color temperature directly. Approx. • To choose a color 2500–10000 K temperature, hold the Fn1 button and rotate the subcommand dial. • Measure white balance for the subject or light source or copy white balance from an existing photograph. • To choose a white balance preset, hold the Fn1 button and rotate the subcommand dial.
D D [Natural Light Auto] D [Natural light auto] may not produce the desired results under artificial light. Choose 4 [Auto] or an option that matches the light source. D White Balance Fine-Tuning At settings other than K [Choose color temperature], white balance can be fine-tuned. Use the [White balance] items in the i menu and the photo and movie shooting menus (0 146, 267). D Studio Flash Lighting 4 [Auto] may not produce the desired results with large studio flash units.
A 4 [Auto] • The photo info for pictures shot using 4 [Auto] lists the color temperature selected by the camera at the time the picture was taken. You can use this as reference when choosing a value for K [Choose color temperature]. • To view shooting data during playback, select [Playback display options] > [Additional photo info] in the playback menu and place a check (M) next to [Shooting data].
Silent Photography To enable the electronic shutter and eliminate the noise and vibration caused by operation of the mechanical shutter, select [On] for [Silent photography] in the photo shooting menu. • An icon is displayed while silent photography is in effect. • There is no limit to the number of photos that can be taken in a single burst, regardless of the option chosen for Custom Setting d2 [Max. continuous release].
D Silent Photography • • • • • Selecting [On] for [Silent photography] does not completely silence the camera. Camera sounds may still be audible, for example during autofocus or aperture adjustment, in the latter case most noticeably at apertures smaller (i.e., at f-numbers higher) than f/5.6.
Rating Pictures Selected pictures can be rated or marked as candidates for later deletion. Ratings can also be viewed in NX Studio. Protected pictures cannot be rated. 1 Press the K button to start playback. 2 Select the desired picture and press the i button. The playback i menu will be displayed. 3 Highlight [Rating] and press J.
4 Choose a rating. • Rotate the main command dial to choose a rating of from zero to five stars, or select d to mark the picture as a candidate for later deletion. • Press J to select the highlighted option.
Protecting Pictures from Deletion Pictures can be protected to prevent their being deleted accidentally. Protected pictures will however be deleted when the memory card is formatted. 1 Press the K button to start playback. 2 Select the desired picture and press the i button. The playback i menu will be displayed. 3 Highlight [Protect] and press J. • Protected pictures are marked with a P icon. • To remove protection, display or highlight the picture and select [Protect] again.
A Removing Protection from All Pictures To remove protection from all pictures in the folder or folders currently selected for [Playback folder] in the playback menu, select [Unprotect all] in the i menu.
Shooting Controls The Mode Dial Use the mode dial to choose whether shutter speed and/or aperture can be adjusted manually or are set automatically by the camera. Using the Mode Dial Press the mode dial lock release and rotate the mode dial to choose from the following modes: Mode 106 b Auto P Programmed auto S Shutterpriority auto The Mode Dial Description A simple, “point-and-shoot” mode that leaves the camera in charge of settings (0 56, 63).
Mode A Aperturepriority auto M Manual U1 User setting U2 mode U3 Description Use to blur backgrounds or bring both foreground and background into focus. You choose the aperture; the camera selects the shutter speed for best results. You control both shutter speed and aperture. Set shutter speed to “bulb” or “time” for long time-exposures. Assign frequently-used settings to these positions. The settings can be recalled simply by rotating the mode dial.
S (Shutter-Priority Auto) • In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. Choose fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion, slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects. • Rotate the main command dial to set the shutter speed. • Shutter speed can be set to values between 1/8000 s and 30 s, or x200. • Shutter speed can be locked at the selected value (0 429).
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, 0 112). • Shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted with reference to the exposure indicators by rotating the command dials. • Rotate the main command dial to choose the shutter speed. Shutter speed can be set to values between 1/ 8000 s and 30 s, to “Bulb” or “Time”, or to x200.
D Exposure Indicators The exposure indicators in the monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings.
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 Auto ISO Sensitivity Control (Mode M) If auto ISO sensitivity control (0 120) is enabled, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted for optimal exposure at the selected shutter speed and aperture.
❚❚ Long Time-Exposures The camera offers two options for long time-exposures: “Bulb” and “Time”. Long time-exposures can be used for pictures of fireworks, night scenery, the stars, or moving lights. A 35-second exposure shot at a shutter speed of “Bulb” and an aperture of f/25 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.
3 Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb (“Bulb”) or Time (“Time”). Bulb Time 4 Focus and start the exposure. • “Bulb”: Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the exposure. Keep the shutter-release button pressed during the exposure. • “Time”: Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the exposure. 5 End the exposure. • “Bulb”: Lift your finger from the shutter-release button.
D Long Time-Exposures • Note that “noise” (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels or fog) may be present in long exposures. • Bright spots and fog can be reduced by choosing [On] for [Long exposure NR] in the photo shooting menu. • Nikon recommends using a fully-charged battery, an optional charging AC adapter, or an optional AC adapter and power connector to prevent loss of power during long exposures.
U1, U2, and U3 (User Settings Modes) Frequently-used settings can be assigned to user setting positions U1 through U3 and later recalled simply by rotating the mode dial. ❚❚ Save User Settings 1 Adjust settings. The settings that can be saved include: • photo shooting menu options, • movie shooting menu options, • Custom Settings, and • shooting mode, shutter speed (modes S and M), aperture (modes A and M), flexible program (mode P), exposure compensation, and flash compensation.
4 Save user settings. Highlight [Save settings] using 1 or 3 and press J to assign current settings to the selected position. 5 Take pictures using the saved settings. Rotating the mode dial to U1, U2, or U3 recalls the settings last saved to that position. D User Settings U1, U2, and U3 The release mode is not saved. In addition, the following settings are not saved.
❚❚ Resetting User Settings 1 Highlight [Reset user settings] in the setup menu. Highlight [Reset user settings] in the setup menu and press 2. 2 Select a position. Highlight [Reset U1], [Reset U2], or [Reset U3] 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).
The S Button The camera’s sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. In general, choosing higher values allows faster shutter speeds at the same aperture. Adjusting ISO Sensitivity • Hold the S button and rotate the main command dial. • Choose from the following settings. Z 7II: Choose from settings of ISO 64 to 25600; the camera also supports settings below ISO 64 by about 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, and 1 EV (ISO 32 equivalent) and above ISO 25600 by about 0.
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. D Hi 0.3–Hi 2.0 A setting of [Hi 0.3] corresponds to an ISO sensitivity approximately 0.
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 modes P, S, A, and M. You can select an upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity control (100–Hi 2.0 in the case of the Z 7II, 200–Hi 2.0 in the case of the Z 6II) to prevent ISO sensitivity being raised too high.
D Auto ISO Sensitivity Control • If value currently selected for [ISO sensitivity settings] is higher than that chosen for [Maximum sensitivity], the value chosen for [ISO sensitivity settings] 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].
The E (Exposure Compensation) Button Use this button to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera. Exposure compensation can be used to make pictures brighter or darker. –1 EV No exposure compensation +1 EV Adjusting Exposure Compensation • Hold the E button and rotate the main command dial. • Choose from values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure). Values between –3 EV and +3 EV are available in movie mode. • By default, changes are made in increments of 1/3 EV.
• Adjustments to exposure compensation are shown in the control panel. • Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0. Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. • At values other than ±0.0, the camera displays a E icon (movie mode) or a E icon and the exposure indicator (photo mode) after you release the E button. The current value for exposure compensation can be confirmed by pressing the E button.
D Mode M • In shooting mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator; shutter speed and aperture do not change. • The exposure indicator and the current value for exposure compensation can be displayed by pressing the E button. • When auto ISO sensitivity control (0 120) is in effect, ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the value selected for exposure compensation.
The c/E (Release Mode/Self-Timer) Button Choose the operation performed when the shutter is released. Choosing a Release Mode • After pressing the c (E) button, highlight a release mode using the multi selector and then press J to select the highlighted option. • The option currently selected is shown in the shooting display and control panel.
❚❚ Photo Mode Option Description The camera takes one photograph each time the U [Single frame] shutter-release button is pressed. • The camera takes photographs at a selected rate while the shutter-release button is pressed. V [Continuous L] • The frame rate can be chosen by pressing 3 when [Continuous L] is highlighted in the release-mode menu. • Choose from rates of from 1 to 5 fps. The camera takes photos at up to about 5.5 fps W [Continuous H] while the shutter-release button is pressed.
D Frame Advance Rate Frame advance rate varies with camera settings. Release mode NEF Image (RAW) bit quality depth JPEG — 12 bit [Continuous L] NEF (RAW) JPEG 14 bit NEF (RAW) 14 bit JPEG — 12 bit [Continuous H (extended)] Off User-selected frame advance rate — 12 bit [Continuous H] Silent photography NEF (RAW) 14 bit Approx. 5.5 fps Z 7II: approx. 5 fps Z 6II: approx. 5.5 fps Z 7II: approx. 10 fps 3 Z 6II: approx. 14 fps 3 Z 7II: approx. 9 fps 4 Z 6II: approx.
1 In the case of the Z 7II, the rate when 5 fps is selected is approximately 4 fps. In the case of the Z 6II, the rate when 5 fps is selected is approximately 4.5 fps. 2 In the case of the Z 7II, the rate when 4 fps or faster is selected is approximately 3.5 fps. In the case of the Z 6II, the rate when 5 fps is selected is approximately 4 fps. 3 Maximum rate in focus mode MF or AF-S, or with [Single-point AF] selected for AF-area mode in focus mode AF-C.
D Continuous H (Extended) Depending on camera settings, exposure may vary erratically during each burst. This can be prevented by locking exposure (0 133). D The Memory Buffer • While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the frame-count display will show the number of pictures that can be stored in the memory buffer. • When the buffer is full, the display will show r00 and the frame rate will drop. • The number shown is approximate.
❚❚ Movies In movie mode, you can choose the operation performed when the shutter-release button is pressed (0 67). Option U [Single frame] c [Continuous] 130 Description The camera takes one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed. Up to 50 (Z 7II) or 40 (Z 6II) photographs can be taken with each movie. • The camera takes photos for up to 3 s (Z 7II) or 2 s (Z 6II) while the shutter-release button is pressed.
The Self-Timer In self-timer mode, pressing the shutter-release button starts a timer, and a photo is taken when the timer expires. 1 Press the c (E) button, highlight [Self-timer] using the multi selector, and press 3. 2 Choose the desired shutterrelease delay and number of shots using the multi selector. Press J to select the highlighted option. 3 Frame the photograph and focus.
4 Start the timer. • A E icon appears in the shooting display when the self- timer is enabled. • Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer; the self-timer lamp will begin to flash. The lamp stops flashing two seconds before the timer expires. D Taking Multiple Shots The number of shots taken and the interval between shots can be selected using Custom Setting c2 [Self-timer].
The Sub-Selector Use the sub-selector to choose the focus point. The center of the sub-selector can also be used to lock exposure and focus. Focus-Point Selection The sub-selector can be used to choose the focus point when an option other than [Auto-area AF], [Auto-area AF (people)], and [Auto-area AF (animals)] is selected for AF-area mode (0 77). Exposure Lock • Exposure lock can be used to recompose shots after metering a subject that will not be in the selected focus area in the final composition.
Locking Focus and Exposure 1 Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. 2 Press the center of the subselector. • Focus and exposure will lock while pressing the center of the subselector. Exposure will not change even when the composition is altered. • An AE-L icon will be displayed in the monitors.
3 Keeping the center of the subselector pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject. If the distance to the subject changes, release the lock and focus again at the new distance. D Locking Focus When AF-S Is Selected for Focus Mode Focus locks while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. You can also lock focus by pressing the center of the sub-selector.
The i Menu The i Menu This menu is used for quick access to frequently-used settings. To view the menu, press the i button. • Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options. Highlight the desired option and press J to select and return to the i menu. • To cancel and return to the previous display, press the i button.
A The Command Dials • In some cases, the setting for the item currently highlighted in the i menu can be chosen by rotating the main command dial. Options for the selected setting, if any, can be selected by rotating the sub-command dial. • Some items can be adjusted by rotating either dial. • Press J to save changes. You can also save changes by pressing the shutter-release button halfway or highlighting another item.
Still Images 1 2 3 4 5 6 138 1 3 5 7 9 11 2 4 6 8 10 12 Set Picture Control (0 139) White balance (0 145) Image quality (0 152) Image size (0 154) Flash mode (0 156) Metering (0 157) Still Images 7 Wi-Fi connection (0 158) 8 View memory card info (0 159) 9 Release mode (0 160) 10 Vibration reduction (0 161) 11 AF-area mode (0 163) 12 Focus mode (0 164)
Set Picture Control Choose image processing (“Picture Control”) options for new photos according to the scene or your creative intent. Option Description The camera automatically adjusts hues and tones based on the [Standard] Picture Control. • The complexions of portrait subjects will appear softer than in pictures taken with the n [Auto] [Standard] Picture Control. • In outdoor shots, elements such as the foliage and sky will appear more vivid than in pictures taken with the [Standard] Picture Control.
Option Description Creative Picture Controls offer unique combinations of hue, tone, saturation, and [Creative other settings tuned for particular effects. Picture k01– • Choose the type from [Dream], [Morning], Control] k20 [Pop], [Sunday], [Somber], [Dramatic], (Creative Picture Control) [Silence], [Bleached], [Melancholic], [Pure], [Denim], [Toy], [Sepia], [Blue], [Red], [Pink], [Charcoal], [Graphite], [Binary], or [Carbon].
❚❚ Modifying Picture Controls Highlighting [Set Picture Control] in the i menu and pressing J displays a Picture Control list. Highlight a Picture Control and press 3 to preview the effect in the display. • Press 1 or 3 to highlight settings. Press 4 or 2 to choose a value in increments of 1, or rotate the sub-command dial to choose a value in increments of 0.25. • The options available vary with the Picture Control selected. • To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O button.
D The j Indicator The j indicator under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting. D [A] (Auto) • Selecting the A (auto) option available for some settings lets the camera adjust the setting automatically. • Results vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. A The “n Auto” Picture Control Settings can be adjusted in the range [A−2] to [A+2].
❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option [Effect level] [Quick sharp] [Sharpening] [Mid-range sharpening] [Clarity] [Contrast] [Brightness] [Saturation] [Hue] [Filter effects] [Toning] 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. Control the sharpness of details and outlines.
D Mid-Range Sharpening In the case of movies, the value selected for mid-range sharpening applies only to footage recorded with either [3840×2160; 60p] or [3840×2160; 50p] selected for [Frame size/frame rate] or [High quality] selected for [Movie quality] in the movie shooting menu.
White Balance Adjust white balance. For more information, see “Basic Settings” under “White Balance” (0 94). Option 4 [Auto] i [Keep white (reduce warm colors)] j [Keep overall atmosphere] k [Keep warm lighting colors] D [Natural light auto] H [Direct sunlight] G [Cloudy] M [Shade] J [Incandescent] Option I [Fluorescent] [Sodium-vapor lamps] [Warm-white fluorescent] [White fluorescent] [Cool-white fluorescent] [Day white fluorescent] [Daylight fluorescent] [High temp.
❚❚ Fine-Tuning White Balance Pressing J when [White balance] is highlighted in the i menu displays a list of white balance options. If an option other than K [Choose color temperature] is highlighted, fine-tuning options can be displayed by pressing 3. Any changes to fine-tuning options can be previewed in the display. G B A M Increase green Increase blue Increase amber Increase magenta • Tap the arrows in the display or use the multi selector to fine- tune white balance.
❚❚ Choosing a Color Temperature Pressing J when [White balance] is highlighted in the i menu displays a list of white balance options. When K [Choose color temperature] is highlighted, color temperature options can be viewed by pressing 3. Value for Amber–Blue axis Value for Green– Magenta axis • Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits on the A–B (amber–blue) axis. You can also highlight the G–M (green–magenta) axis. • Press 1 or 3 to edit the selected item. • Press J to save changes and return to the i menu.
❚❚ Preset Manual White balance settings such as 4 [Auto], J [Incandescent], and K [Choose color temperature] may fail to produce the desired results under mixed lighting or lighting with a strong color cast. Should this occur, white balance can be set to a value measured under the light source used in the final photograph. The camera can store up to six values for preset manual white balance. 1 Select [White balance] in the i menu, then highlight L [Preset manual] and press 3. 2 Select a preset.
3 Highlight [White balance] in the i menu and hold the J button to initiate direct measurement mode. • A L indicator will flash in the shooting display and control panel. • The white balance target (r) appears in the center of the frame.
4 Position the white balance target (r) over a white or gray object and measure a value for preset manual white balance. • Position the target (r) using the multi selector. • To measure white balance, press the shutter-release button all the way down or press J. • You can also position the target and measure white balance by tapping the display. • Target selection will not be available if an optional flash unit is attached.
D The Preset Manual White Balance Menu The preset manual white balance menu can be accessed by selecting [White balance] > L [Preset manual] in the photo shooting menu. The preset manual white balance menu offers options for copying values for preset manual white balance from an existing photograph or adding comments to or protecting white balance presets. D Protected Presets White balance presets indicated by g icons are protected and cannot be changed.
Image Quality Choose a file format for photographs. Option Description [NEF (RAW) + JPEG • Record two copies of each photo: an NEF (RAW) finem] image and a JPEG copy. [NEF (RAW) + JPEG • For the JPEG copy, you can choose from options prioritizing image quality or file size. Choose fine] options with a star (“m”) to maximize image [NEF (RAW) + JPEG quality. Choose options without a star (“m”) to normalm] ensure that the JPEG copies all have more or less [NEF (RAW) + JPEG the same file size.
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.
Image Size Choose the size at which photographs are recorded. Option Description Choose the size for photos recorded in NEF (RAW) NEF format. The NEF (RAW) option is available only [Medium] (RAW) when an NEF (RAW) option is selected for [Image [Small] quality]. [Large] Choose the size for photos recorded in JPEG JPEG [Medium] format. [Small] [Large] The option currently selected is shown in the display during shooting.
❚❚ Image Size Versus Number of Pixels The physical dimensions of the photos in pixels vary with the option selected for [Choose image area] in the photo shooting menu.
Flash Mode Choose a flash mode for optional flash units. The options available vary with the shooting mode. I J L K M s Option [Fill flash] [Red-eye reduction] [Slow sync] [Slow sync + red-eye] [Rear-curtain sync] [Flash off] Available in b, P, S, A, M b, P, S, A, M P, A P, A P, S, A, M b, P, S, A, M The option currently selected is shown in the display during shooting.
Metering Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. Option L [Matrix metering] M [Centerweighted metering] N [Spot metering] Description The camera meters a wide area of the frame and sets exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and distance for results close to those seen by the naked eye. • The camera assigns the greatest weight to the center of the frame. It can be used with subjects that dominate the composition, for example.
Option [Highlightt weighted metering] Description The camera assigns the greatest weight to highlights. Use this option to reduce loss of detail in highlights, for example when photographing spotlit performers on stage. The option currently selected is shown in the display during shooting. Wi-Fi Connection Enable or disable Wi-Fi. • Enable Wi-Fi to establish wireless connections to computers or between the camera and smartphones or tablets (smart devices) running the SnapBridge app (0 568).
View Memory Card Info View the slot currently selected as the destination for new pictures and options used to record pictures when two memory cards are inserted. This option can be used to view but not to change the option selected. • The options used to record pictures when two memory cards are inserted can be selected using [Secondary slot function] in the photo shooting menu.
Release Mode Choose the operation performed when the shutter is released. For more information, see “The c/E (Release Mode/Self-Timer) Button” (0 125). Option U [Single frame] V [Continuous L] W [Continuous H] Option X [Continuous H (extended)] E [Self-timer] • Pressing 3 when [Continuous L] is highlighted displays frame advance rate options. • Pressing 3 when [Self-timer] is highlighted displays options for the shutter-release delay and the number of shots taken when the timer expires.
Vibration Reduction Choose whether to enable vibration reduction. The options available vary with the lens. Option [On] C [Normal] D [Sport] E [Off] Description Choose for enhanced vibration reduction when photographing static subjects. Choose when photographing athletes and other subjects that are moving rapidly and unpredictably. Vibration reduction is disabled. Options other than [Off] are shown by an icon in the display during shooting.
D Using Vibration Reduction: Notes • • • • • • 162 Vibration reduction may be unavailable with some lenses. We recommend that you wait for the image in the display to stabilize before shooting. Depending on the lens, when vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder may jiggle after the shutter is released, but this does not indicate a malfunction. [Sport] or [On] is recommended for panning shots.
AF-Area Mode AF-area mode controls how the camera selects the focus-point for autofocus. For more information, see “Focus” under “AF-Area Mode” in “Basic Settings” (0 77). 3 d e f g Option [Pinpoint AF] [Single-point AF] [Dynamic-area AF] [Wide-area AF (S)] [Wide-area AF (L)] 1 2 h 5 6 Option [Wide-area AF (L-people)] [Wide-area AF (L-animals)] [Auto-area AF] [Auto-area AF (people)] [Auto-area AF (animals)] The option currently selected is shown in the display during shooting.
Focus Mode Focus mode controls how the camera focuses. For more information, see “Focus” under “Focus Mode” in “Basic Settings” (0 74). Option AF-S [Single AF] AF-C [Continuous AF] MF [Manual Focus] The option currently selected is shown in the display during shooting.
Movies 1 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 1 Set Picture Control (0 167) 2 White balance (0 167) 3 Frame size and rate/image quality (0 168) 4 Microphone sensitivity (0 174) 5 Choose image area (0 175) 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9 11 10 12 Metering (0 177) Wi-Fi connection (0 177) Destination (0 177) Electronic VR (0 178) Vibration reduction (0 179) AF-area mode (0 179) Focus mode (0 179) Movies 165
A [Same as Photo Settings] If [Same as photo settings] is selected for [Set Picture Control], [White balance], [Active D-Lighting], or [Vibration reduction] in the movie shooting menu, a h icon will appear at the top left corner of the i menu. Changes made to the setting from the i menu in photo mode will also apply in movie mode and viceversa.
Set Picture Control Choose a Picture Control for movie recording. For more information, see “Still Images” (0 139). White Balance Adjust white balance for movie recording. For more information, see “Still Images” (0 145).
Frame Size and Rate/Image Quality Select the movie frame size (in pixels), frame rate, and movie quality. ❚❚ Movie Quality Choose from [High quality] and [Normal]. A star (“m”) appears in the icon for [Frame size/frame rate] when [High quality] is selected. Some frame size/rate options support both settings, while others support only [High quality] or only [Normal].
❚❚ Frame Size/Frame Rate The maximum bit rate and recording time for each [Frame size/ frame rate] option are shown below. The bit rate varies with the option selected for movie quality.
1 The frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are respectively 119.88 fps, 100 fps, 59.94 fps, 50 fps, 29.97 fps, 25 fps, and 23.976 fps. 2 Movies are recorded in 4K UHD. 3 The frame rate selected for [Frame size/frame rate] differs from the rate displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback. At frame sizes/rates of 3840 × 2160; 60p and 3840 × 2160; 50p, the frame rate of footage output via HDMI will differ from the selected value.
The option currently selected for [Frame size and rate/Image quality] is shown in the display during shooting. D 3840 × 2160; 60p and 3840 × 2160; 50p • The following restrictions apply at frame size/frame rate settings of 3840 × 2160; 60p and 3840 × 2160; 50p. - Z 7II: Image area is fixed at [FX]. The actual crop, however, is approximately equivalent to 93% of that when [FX] is selected at frame sizes/rates of 3840 × 2160; 30p, 3840 × 2160; 25p, and 3840 × 2160; 24p. - Z 6II: Image area is fixed at [DX].
❚❚ Slow-Motion Movies To record 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]. Sound is not recorded. • Movies shot using [1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-motion)], for example, are recorded at a frame rate of 120p and play back at a rate of 30p. It takes around 10 seconds of recording to produce about 40 seconds of footage.
D Slow-Motion Movies Features that cannot be used during slow-motion movie recording include: • flicker reduction, • electronic vibration reduction, and • timecode output Movies 173
Microphone Sensitivity Turn built-in or external microphones on or off or adjust microphone sensitivity. Option Description Adjust microphone sensitivity automatically. bA [Microphone Turn sound recording off. off] Select microphone sensitivity manually. Choose from values of from [1] to [20]. The higher the value, the b1 - b20 higher the sensitivity; the lower the value, the lower the sensitivity. • At settings other than bA, the option currently selected is shown in the display.
Choose Image Area Choose the size of the area on the image sensor used to record movies (the “movie crop”). The options are [FX] and [DX]. 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 formats are shown in the illustration. • When 3840 × 2160; 60p or 3840 × 2160; 50p is selected for frame size/frame rate, image area for the Z 7II is fixed at [FX].
• The sizes of the areas recorded in FX- and DX-based movie formats differ. The differences are shown below. Format Frame size 3840 × 2160 (60p/50p) FX-based movie format 3840 × 2160 (30p/25p/24p) 1920 × 1080 3840 × 2160 (60p/50p) DX-based movie format 3840 × 2160 (30p/25p/24p) 1920 × 1080 Area recorded Z 7II: approx. 33.4 × 18.8 mm/ 1.3 × 0.7 in. Z 6II: — Z 7II: approx. 35.9 × 20.2 mm/ 1.4 × 0.8 in. Z 6II: approx. 35.9 × 20.2 mm/ 1.4 × 0.8 in. Z 7II: approx. 35.8 × 20.1 mm/ 1.4 × 0.8 in.
Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure during movie recording. For more information, see “Still Images” (0 157). D Metering [Spot metering] is not available in movie mode. Wi-Fi Connection Enable or disable Wi-Fi. For more information on Wi-Fi, see “Still Images” (0 158). For information on adjusting settings and the like, see “Connect to Smart Device” under the heading “Wi-Fi Connection” (0 484). Destination Choose the slot to which movies are recorded when two memory cards are inserted.
Electronic VR Choose whether to enable electronic vibration reduction in movie mode. Option Description Enable electronic vibration reduction during movie recording. • Note that when [On] is selected, the angle of view will be reduced, slightly increasing the apparent focal length. Electronic vibration reduction is disabled. • [On] [Off] • An icon appears in the display when [On] is selected.
Vibration Reduction Choose whether to enable vibration reduction in movie mode. For more information, see “Still Images” (0 161). AF-Area Mode AF-area mode controls how the camera selects the focus-point for autofocus. For more information, see “Focus” under “AF-Area Mode” in “Basic Settings” (0 77).
Playback Viewing Pictures Full-Frame Playback Press the K button to view the most recent picture full frame in the display. • Press 4 to return to the previous frame, 2 to skip to the next frame. • Press 1, 3, or the DISP button to view more information on the current picture (0 183).
Thumbnail Playback To view multiple pictures, press the W (Q) button when a picture is displayed full frame. • The number of pictures displayed increases from 4 to 9 to 72 each time the W (Q) button is pressed, and decreases with each press of the X button. • Highlight pictures using 1, 3, 4, or 2.
D Touch Controls Touch controls can be used when pictures are displayed in the monitor (0 20). D Rotate Tall To display “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs in tall orientation, select [On] for [Rotate tall] in the playback menu. D Image Review When [On] is selected for [Image review] in the playback menu, photographs are automatically displayed after shooting; there is no need for you to press the K button. • If [On (monitor only)] is selected, photos will not be displayed in the viewfinder.
Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in fullframe playback. Press 1, 3, or the DISP button to cycle through photo information as shown below. 1 2 3 4 File information Exposure data 1 Highlight display 1 RGB histogram 1 5 6 7 8 Shooting data 1, 2 Location data 3 Overview data 1 None (image only) 1 1 Displayed only if the corresponding option is selected for [Playback display options] in the playback menu.
File Information 12 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 5 14 13 12 11 6 10 9 8 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Protect status (0 104) Retouch indicator (0 502) Upload marking (0 197) Focus point * (0 56) Frame number/total number of frames Image quality (0 152) Image size (0 154) Image area (0 260) Time of recording (0 456) Date of recording (0 456) Current card slot Rating (0 102) Folder name (0 250) File name (0 256) * Displayed only if [Focus point] is selected for [Playback display options] in the playback menu.
Exposure Data 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Current card slot 2 Folder number–frame number (0 250) 3 Shooting mode (0 106) 4 Shutter speed (0 108, 109) 5 Aperture (0 108, 109) 6 Exposure compensation value (0 122) 7 ISO sensitivity * (0 118) * Displayed in red if the picture was taken in mode P, S, A, or M with auto ISO sensitivity control enabled.
RGB Histogram 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Folder number–frame number (0 250) 2 Current card slot 3 White balance (0 94, 145, 267) Color temperature (0 147) Preset manual (0 148) 4 5 6 7 White balance fine-tuning (0 146) Histogram (RGB channel) Histogram (red channel) Histogram (green channel) Histogram (blue channel) D Playback Zoom To zoom in on the picture in the histogram display, press X. The histogram will be updated to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the display.
D Histograms Histograms show tone distribution. Pixel brightness (tone) is plotted on the horizontal axis and the number of pixels on the vertical axis. • If the image contains objects with a wide range of brightnesses, the distribution of tones will be relatively even. • If the image is dark, the distribution will be shifted to the left. • If the image is bright, the distribution will be shifted to the right.
Shooting Data View the settings in effect at the time the picture was taken. The shooting data list has multiple pages, which can be viewed by pressing 1 or 3.
❚❚ Flash Data Flash data are displayed only for pictures taken with optional flash units (0 611, 629). 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Flash type Remote flash control Flash mode (0 619) Flash control mode (0 616) Flash compensation (0 622) ❚❚ Picture Control Data The items displayed vary with the Picture Control in effect when the picture was taken.
❚❚ Other Shooting Data 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 High ISO noise reduction (0 286) 2 3 4 5 6 Long exposure noise reduction (0 285) Active D-Lighting (0 283) HDR exposure differential (0 319) HDR smoothing (0 319) Vignette control (0 287) Retouch history (0 502). Changes are listed in the order applied. Image comment (0 473) ❚❚ Copyright Information Copyright information is only displayed if recorded using the [Copyright information] item in the setup menu at the time the picture was taken.
Location Data The location data page lists the latitude, longitude, and other location data downloaded from smartphones, tablets, or optional GPS devices. • The items listed vary with the device supplying the location data. • The location data displayed with movies are those reported at the start of recording. • Note that the camera may be unable to download or display location data from smart devices depending on the version of the device operating system and/or SnapBridge app used.
1 2 3 4 5 6 13 12 7 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Metering (0 157) Shooting mode (0 106) Shutter speed (0 108, 109) Aperture (0 108, 109) ISO sensitivity 1 (0 118) Focal length Active D-Lighting (0 283) Picture Control (0 139, 275) Color space (0 282) 10 9 8 10 Flash mode 2 (0 619) 11 White balance (0 94, 145, 267) Color temperature (0 147) Preset manual (0 148) White balance fine-tuning (0 146) 12 Flash compensation 2 (0 622) Commander mode 2 13 Exposure compensation value (0 122) 1 Displayed in red if
The i Button (Playback Mode) Pressing the i button during playback zoom or full-frame or thumbnail playback displays the i menu for playback mode. Highlight items and press J or 2 to select. Press the i button again to return to playback. Photos Option [Quick crop] 1 [Rating] [Select to send to smart device] [Select to send to computer] [Select to send (WT)] Description Save a copy of the current image cropped to the area visible in the display.
Option [Retouch] [Jump to copy on other card] [Choose slot and folder] [Protect] [Unprotect all] 2 [Side-by-side comparison] 3 Description Create a retouched copy of the current picture (0 502). If the current picture is one of a pair created with [Backup] or [RAW primary - JPEG secondary] selected for [Secondary slot function], choosing this option displays the copy on the card in the other slot. Choose a slot and folder for playback.
A [Side-by-Side Comparison] Choose [Side-by-side comparison] to compare retouched copies with the unretouched originals. 1 2 • • • • • • • • • • 3 1 Options used to create copy 2 Source image 3 Retouched copy The source image is displayed on the left, the retouched copy on the right. The options used to create the copy listed at the top of the display. Press 4 or 2 to switch between the source image and the retouched copy.
Movies Option [Rating] [Select to send to computer] [Select to send (WT)] [Volume control] [Trim movie] [Choose slot and folder] [Protect] [Unprotect all] Description Rate the current picture (0 102). Select the current picture for upload (0 197). Adjust playback volume. Trim footage from the current movie and save the edited copy in a new file (0 199). Choose a slot and folder for playback. Highlight a slot and press 2 to display a list of the folders on the memory card in the selected slot.
❚❚ Select to Send Follow the steps below to select the current picture for upload to a smart device or computer. • The i menu items used to select pictures for upload vary with the type of device connected: - [Select to send to smart device]: Displayed when the camera is connected to a smart device via built-in Bluetooth using [Connect to smart device] in the setup menu (0 483).
1 Select the desired picture and press the i button. 2 Highlight [Select to send to smart device], [Select to send to computer], or [Select to send (WT)] and press J. The picture will be marked with a W icon. D Removing Upload Marking To remove upload marking, repeat Steps 1 and 2.
❚❚ Choose Start/End Point Trim footage from the current movie and save the edited copy in a new file. 1 Display a movie full frame. 2 Pause the movie on the new opening frame. • Press the J button to start playback movies. Press 3 to pause. • Your approximate position in the movie can be ascertained from the movie progress bar. • Press 4 or 2 or rotate the main command dial to locate the desired frame. 3 Select [Choose start/end point].
4 Choose the start point. To create a copy that begins from the current frame, highlight [Start point] and press J. 5 Confirm the new start point. • If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or rewind. • Rotate the main command dial one stop to skip ahead or back 10 s. • Rotate the sub-command dial to skip to the last or first frame.
6 Choose the end point. Press the center of the sub-selector to switch to the end-point selection tool (x) and then select the closing frame (x) as described in Step 5. 7 Press 1 to create the copy. 8 Preview the copy. • To preview the copy, highlight [Preview] and press J (to interrupt the preview and return to the save options menu, press 1). • To abandon the current copy and return to Step 5, highlight [Cancel] and press J.
9 Choose a save option. • Choose [Save as new file] and press the J button to save the edited copy as a new file. • To replace the original movie with the edited copy, highlight [Overwrite existing file], press J, and then highlight [Yes] and press J. D Trimming Movies • The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card. • Movies less than two seconds long cannot be edited using [Choose start/end point]. • Copies have the same time and date of creation as the original.
❚❚ Save Current Frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. 1 Pause the movie on the desired frame. • Press 3 to pause playback. • Press 4 or 2 to locate the desired frame. 2 Choose [Save current frame]. Press the i button, then highlight [Save current frame] and press J to create a JPEG copy of the current frame. D [Save Current Frame] • Stills are saved at the dimensions selected for [Frame size/frame rate] in the movie shooting menu when the movie was recorded. • They cannot be retouched.
Playback Zoom Press X or J to zoom in on photos displayed in full-frame playback. The maximum zoom factors for [FX (36×24)] format photos are approximately: Z 7II: 32× ([Large]), 24× ([Medium]), and 16× ([Small]) Z 6II: 24× ([Large]), 18× ([Medium]), and 12× ([Small]) Using Playback Zoom To Description • Zoom in/ zoom out 204 Playback Zoom Press the X button or use stretch gestures to zoom in. • To zoom out, press W (Q) or use pinch gestures.
To Description Use the multi selector or glide gestures to view areas of image not visible in the monitor. Keep the multi View other areas of image selector pressed to scroll rapidly to other areas of frame. Faces detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in the navigation window. Rotate the subSelect faces command dial or tap the onscreen guide to view other faces.
Deleting Pictures Follow the steps below to delete pictures from memory cards. Note that pictures cannot be recovered once deleted. Pictures that are protected, however, cannot be deleted. Using the Delete Button Press the O button to delete the current picture. 1 Select the desired picture with the multi selector and press the O button. • A confirmation dialog will be displayed. • To exit without deleting the picture, press K. 2 Press the O button again. The picture will be deleted.
A Deleting Copies If the picture selected in the playback display when the O button is pressed was recorded with two memory cards inserted and [Backup] or [RAW primary - JPEG secondary] selected for [Secondary slot function], you will be prompted to choose whether to delete both copies or only the copy on the card in the current slot (0 259).
Deleting Multiple Pictures Use [Delete] in the playback menu to delete multiple pictures at once. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Q [Selected images] [Images shot on i selected dates] R [All images] 208 Deleting Pictures Description Delete selected pictures. Delete all pictures taken on selected dates (0 210). Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for [Playback folder] in the playback menu.
❚❚ Deleting Selected Pictures 1 Select pictures. • Highlight pictures using the multi selector and press the W (Q) button to select; selected pictures are marked with O icons. Selected pictures can be deselected by pressing the W (Q) button again. • Repeat until all the desired pictures are selected. • To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button. 2 Delete the pictures. • Press J; a confirmation dialog will be displayed.
❚❚ Images Shot on Selected Dates 1 Select dates. • Highlight dates using the multi selector and press 2 to select; selected dates are marked with M icons. Selected dates can be deselected by pressing 2 again. • Repeat until you have selected all the desired dates. 2 Delete the pictures. • Press J; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. • Highlight [Yes] and press J to delete all the pictures taken on the selected dates.
❚❚ Deleting All Pictures 1 Choose a memory card. 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. • A confirmation dialog will be displayed showing the name of the folder containing the photos to be deleted. Highlight [Yes] and press J to delete all pictures from the folder. The folder is that previously selected via [Playback folder] in the playback menu.
Menu Guide Defaults The defaults for the playback, photo shooting, movie shooting, Custom Settings, and setup menus are listed below.
Playback menu option [Slide show] [Image type] [Frame interval] [Rating] Default Still images and movies 2s — 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] [Primary slot selection] [Secondary slot function] [Choose image area] [Image quality] [Image size] [JPEG] [NEF (RAW)] [NEF (RAW) recording] [NEF (RAW) compression] [NEF (RAW) bit depth] Default — Z 7II: NZ7_2 Z 6II: NZ6_2
Photo shooting menu option [ISO sensitivity settings] [ISO sensitivity] [Auto ISO sensitivity control] [Maximum sensitivity] [Maximum sensitivity with c] [Minimum shutter speed] [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 shooting] [Metering] 214 Defaults Default b: Auto P, S
Photo shooting menu option [Flash control] [Flash control mode] [Wireless flash options] [Remote flash control] [Flash mode] [Flash compensation] [Focus mode] [AF-area mode] [Vibration reduction] [Auto bracketing] [Auto bracketing set] [Number of shots] [Increment] [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] [Exposure differential] [Smoothing] [Save individu
Photo shooting menu option [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 numbering] [Time-lapse movie] [Interval] [Shooting time] [Exposure smoothing] [Silent photography] [Choose image area] [Frame size/frame rate] [Interval priority] [Focus before each shot] [Destination] 216 Defaults Default Now 1 min.
Photo shooting menu option [Focus shift shooting] [No.
Movie shooting menu option [White balance] [Fine-tune] [Choose color temperature] [Preset manual] [Set Picture Control] [Manage Picture Control] [Active D-Lighting] [High ISO NR] [Vignette control] [Diffraction compensation] [Auto distortion control] [Flicker reduction] [Metering] [Focus mode] [AF-area mode] [Vibration reduction] [Electronic VR] [Microphone sensitivity] [Attenuator] [Frequency response] [Wind noise reduction] [Headphone volume] [Timecode] [Record timecodes] [Count-up method] [Timecode origi
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 [Focus points used] a5 [Store points by orientation] a6 [AF activation] a7 [Limit AF-area mode selection] [Pinpoint AF] [Single-point AF] [Dynamic-area AF] [Wide-area AF (S)] [Wide-area AF (L)] [Wide-area AF (L-people)] [Wide-area AF (L-animals)] [Auto-area AF] [Auto-area AF (people)] [Auto-area AF (animals)] a8 [Focus point wrap-arou
b1 b2 b3 b4 c1 c2 c3 d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 220 Custom Settings menu option [EV steps for exposure cntrl] [Easy exposure compensation] [Center-weighted area] [Fine-tune optimal exposure] [Matrix metering] [Center-weighted metering] [Spot metering] [Highlight-weighted metering] [Shutter-release button AE-L] [Self-timer] [Self-timer delay] [Number of shots] [Interval between shots] [Power off delay] [Playback] [Menus] [Image review] [Standby timer] [CL mode shooting speed] [Max. continuous release] [Sync.
Custom Settings menu option [Limit selectable image area] [FX (36×24)] [DX (24×16)] [5:4 (30×24)] (Z 7II only) [1:1 (24×24)] [16:9 (36×20)] d8 [File number sequence] d9 [Apply settings to live view] d10 [Framing grid display] d11 [Focus peaking] [Peaking level] [Peaking highlight color] d12 [View all in continuous mode] e1 [Flash sync speed] e2 [Flash shutter speed] e3 [Exposure comp.
f1 f2 222 Custom Settings menu option [Customize i Menu] [Custom controls] [Fn1 button] [Fn2 button] [AF-ON button] [Sub-selector] [Sub-selector center] [Movie record button] [Lens Fn button] [Lens Fn2 button] [Lens control ring] Defaults Default Set Picture Control, White balance, Image quality, Image size, Flash mode, Metering, Wi-Fi connection, View memory card info, Release mode, Vibration reduction, AF-area mode, Focus mode White balance Focus mode/AF-area mode AF-ON Focus point selection AE/AF l
f3 f4 f5 Custom Settings menu option [OK button] [Shooting mode] [Playback mode] [Zoom on/off] [Shutter spd & aperture lock] [Shutter speed lock] [Aperture lock] [Customize command dials] [Reverse rotation] [Change main/sub] f6 f7 f8 f9 [Menus and playback] [Sub-dial frame advance] [Release button to use dial] [Reverse indicators] [Reverse ring for focus] [Assign MB-N11 buttons] [Fn button] [AF-ON button] [Multi selector] [Photo info/playback] Default Select center focus point Zoom on/off 1 : 1 (100%)
g1 g2 g3 g4 g5 224 Custom Settings menu option [Customize i Menu] [Custom controls] [Fn1 button] [Fn2 button] [AF-ON button] [Sub-selector center] [Shutter-release button] [Lens control ring] [OK button] [AF speed] [When to apply] [AF tracking sensitivity] Defaults Default Set Picture Control, White balance, Frame size and rate/image quality, Microphone sensitivity, Choose image area, Metering, Wi-Fi connection, Destination, Electronic VR, Vibration reduction, AF-area mode, Focus mode White balance F
g6 g7 Custom Settings menu option [Highlight display] [Display pattern] [Highlight display threshold] [Assign MB-N11 buttons] [Fn button] [AF-ON button] Default Off 248 None Same as camera AF-ON button Defaults 225
Setup Menu Defaults Setup menu option [Format memory card] [Save user settings] [Reset user settings] [Language] Default — — — (Default varies with country of purchase) [Time zone and date] [Time zone] [Date and time] [Date format] [Daylight saving time] [Monitor brightness] [Monitor color balance] [Viewfinder brightness] [Viewfinder color balance] [Control panel brightness] [Limit monitor mode selection] [Automatic display switch] [Viewfinder only] [Monitor only] [Prioritize viewfinder] [Information disp
Setup menu option [AF fine-tuning options] [AF fine-tune on/off] [Fine-tune and save lens] [Default] [List saved values] [Non-CPU lens data] [Lens number] [Focal length (mm)] [Maximum aperture] [Save focus position] [Clean image sensor] [Automatic 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]
Setup menu option [HDMI] [Output resolution] [Advanced] [Output range] [External recording control] [Output data depth] [N-Log/HDR (HLG) 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] 228 Defaults Default Auto Auto Off 8 bit Off Off Enable — Yes On Pairing None Disable
Setup menu option [Connect to smart device] [Pairing (Bluetooth)] [Bluetooth connection] [Select to send (Bluetooth)] [Auto select to send] [Wi-Fi connection] [Send while off] [Location data (smart device)] [Latitude] [Longitude] [Altitude] [UTC] [Connect to PC] [Wi-Fi connection] [Network settings] [Options] [Auto send] [Delete after send] [Send file as] [Deselect all?] [MAC address] Default Disable Off — On — — — — Disable — Off No NEF (RAW) + JPEG — — Defaults 229
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] 230 Defaults Default Do not use Wired LAN — Off No NEF (RAW) + JPEG No No Off — — — — Prioritize network speed — — —
Setup menu option [Conformity marking] [Battery info] [USB power delivery] [Energy saving (photo mode)] [Slot empty release lock] [Save/load menu settings] [Reset all settings] [Firmware version] Default — — Enable Disable Enable release — — — Defaults 231
D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, select the D (playback menu) tab in the camera menus. The playback menu contains the following items: Item [Delete] [Playback folder] [Playback display options] [Dual-format recording PB slot] [Image review] 0 233 234 234 235 235 Item [After delete] [After burst, show] [Rotate tall] [Copy image(s)] [Slide show] [Rating] D See Also “Playback Menu Defaults” (0 212).
Delete G button U D playback menu Delete multiple images. For more information, see “Deleting Multiple Pictures” (0 208). Option Q [Selected images] [Images shot on i selected dates] R [All images] Description Delete selected pictures. Delete all pictures taken on selected dates. Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for [Playback folder] in the playback menu. • 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. Option (Folder name) [All] [Current] Description Pictures in all folders with the selected name will be visible during playback. Folders can be renamed using the [Storage folder] > [Rename] option in the photo shooting menu. Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback. Only pictures in the current folder will be visible during playback.
Dual-Format Recording PB Slot G button U D playback menu Choose the slot from which dual-format pictures recorded with [RAW primary - JPEG secondary] selected for [Secondary slot function] in the photo shooting menu are played back. Image Review G button U D playback menu Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting.
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 236 [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.
After Burst, Show G button U D playback menu Choose whether the photo displayed immediately after a burst of shots is taken in continuous mode is the first or last shot in the burst. • This option takes effect only when [Off] is selected for [Image review] in the playback menu. 1 DSC_0001.jpg DSC_0002.jpg DSC_0003.jpg DSC_0004.jpg DSC_0014.jpg 2 1 Most recent shots (burst) 2 Displayed if [First image in DSC_0015.
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].
3 Choose [Select image(s)]. Highlight [Select image(s)] and press 2 to view the [Select image(s)] display. 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 [Deselect all] [Select all images] [Select protected images] 240 Description None of the pictures in the chosen folder will be selected by default. • Choose this option when you want to select pictures individually. All of the pictures in the chosen folder will be selected by default. • Choose this option if you want to copy all or most of the pictures in the folder.
6 Select additional images. • Highlight pictures and press the W (Q) button to select; selected pictures are marked with a L. To deselect the current picture, press the W (Q) button again; the L will no longer be displayed. • To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X 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] 242 Description Enter the number of the destination folder (0 252). 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. After entering a folder number or highlighting the folder name, press J to select the folder and return to the [Copy image(s)] menu. 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. Select [Skip] to continue without replacing existing files.
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] (0 234) will be displayed one-by-one in the order recorded. Option [Start] [Image type] [Frame interval] Description Start the slide show. • Choose the type of picture displayed. • Select [By rating] to view only pictures with selected ratings. Highlight ratings and press 2 to select (M) or deselect (U).
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 View additional photo info Description Press 4 to return to the previous frame, 2 to skip to the next frame. Press 1 or 3 to choose the photo info displayed. To hide photo info, select [None (image only)]. Press J to pause the slide show. To restart, highlight Pause [Restart] and press J.
A dialog is displayed when the show ends. To restart, highlight [Restart] and press J. To end the show, highlight [Exit] and press J. Rating G button U D playback menu Rate pictures. • Highlight pictures using the multi selector 4 or 2. • Press 1 or 3 to choose a rating of from zero to five stars, or select d to mark the picture as a candidate for later deletion. • To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X 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.
Item [Multiple exposure] [HDR (high dynamic range)] [Interval timer shooting] 0 309 319 326 Item [Time-lapse movie] [Focus shift shooting] [Silent photography] 0 340 352 362 D See Also “Photo Shooting Menu Defaults” (0 213) Reset Photo Shooting Menu G button U C photo shooting menu Restore photo shooting menu options to their default values. • Photo shooting menu reset is not available while a multiple exposure is in progress.
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 1 2 3 Renaming Folders The default folder name, which appears after the folder number, is “NZ7_2” (Z 7II) or “NZ6_2” (Z 6II). To change the name assigned to new folders, select [Rename]. • Existing folders cannot be renamed.
D Text Entry A keyboard is displayed when text entry is required. • Tap letters on the screen to insert them at the current cursor position. You can also enter characters by highlighting them with the multi selector and pressing J. 1 1 Text display area 2 Keyboard area 2 • • • • • To move the cursor to a new position, tap the display or rotate the main command dial. If a character is entered when the text display area is full, the rightmost character will be deleted.
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 current folder contains 5000 pictures (in addition, movie recording will be disabled if the camera calculates that the number of files needed to record a movie of the maximum length would result in the folder containing over 5000 files), or - the current folder contains a picture numbered 9999 (in addition, movie recording will be disabled if
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” (0 251). D File Names • File names take the form “DSC_nnnn.xxx”. nnnn is a number from 0001 to 9999.
Primary Slot Selection G button U C photo shooting menu Choose the slot that serves as the primary slot when memory cards are inserted in both the CFexpress/XQD and SD memory card slots. Option [CFexpress/ XQD card slot] [SD card slot] Description The CFexpress/XQD memory card slot serves as the primary slot. The SD memory card slot serves as the primary slot. A Movie Destination The slot to which movies are recorded is selected using [Destination] in the movie shooting menu (0 364).
Secondary Slot Function G button U C photo shooting menu Choose the role played by the card in the secondary slot when two memory cards are inserted in the camera. Option Description The card in the secondary slot is used only P [Overflow] when the card in the primary slot is full. Each picture is recorded twice, once to the card in the primary slot and again to the card in the Q [Backup] secondary slot.
A [Backup] and [RAW primary - JPEG secondary] The shutter release is disabled when either card is full. A Viewing Dual-Format Photos • Use the [Dual-format recording PB slot] item in the playback menu to choose the slot from which dual-format photos are played back. • When viewing dual-format photos, you can view the other copy using [Jump to copy on other card] in the i menu.
Choose Image Area G button U C photo shooting menu The camera offers a choice of the following image areas: Option c [FX (36×24)] a [DX (24×16)] b [5:4 (30×24)] m [1:1 (24×24)] Z [16:9 (36×20)] Description Record pictures in FX format with an angle of view equivalent to a 35 mm format camera. Use this option when taking photographs with NIKKOR lenses for 35 mm format cameras. Images are recorded in DX format. To calculate the approximate focal length of the lens in 35 mm format, multiply by 1.5.
Image Size G button U C photo shooting menu Choose the size, in pixels, of pictures recorded with the camera. Select [JPEG] to choose the size of JPEG images, [NEF (RAW)] to choose the size of NEF (RAW) images. Note that image size varies with the option selected for image area.
Image area [5:4 (30×24)] [1:1 (24×24)] [16:9 (36×20)] Image size Large (6880 × 5504 pixels) Medium (5152 × 4120 pixels) Small (3440 × 2752 pixels) Large (5504 × 5504 pixels) Medium (4128 × 4128 pixels) Small (2752 × 2752 pixels) Large (8256 × 4640 pixels) Medium (6192 × 3480 pixels) Small (4128 × 2320 pixels) Size when printed at 300 dpi * Approx. 58.3 × 46.6 cm/ 22.9 × 18.3 in. Approx. 43.6 × 34.9 cm/ 17.2 × 13.7 in. Approx. 29.1 × 23.3 cm/ 11.5 × 9.2 in. Approx. 46.6 × 46.6 cm/ 18.3 × 18.3 in.
Z 6II: Image area [FX (36×24)] [DX (24×16)] [1:1 (24×24)] [16:9 (36×20)] Image size Large (6048 × 4024 pixels) Medium (4528 × 3016 pixels) Small (3024 × 2016 pixels) Large (3936 × 2624 pixels) Medium (2944 × 1968 pixels) Small (1968 × 1312 pixels) Large (4016 × 4016 pixels) Medium (3008 × 3008 pixels) Small (2000 × 2000 pixels) Large (6048 × 3400 pixels) Medium (4528 × 2544 pixels) Small (3024 × 1696 pixels) Size when printed at 300 dpi * Approx. 51.2 × 34.1 cm/ 20.2 × 13.4 in. Approx. 38.3 × 25.
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 pictures are compressed using a reversible algorithm. The resulting files are about 60% to [Lossless 80% the size of pictures recorded using N compressed] [Uncompressed]. Image quality is the same as pictures recorded using [Uncompressed]. NEF images are compressed using a nonreversible algorithm.
NEF (RAW) Bit Depth Option Description NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits. NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit depth of 14 bits. Files recorded at a bit depth of 14 bits contain more color data than pictures recorded using [12-bit]. Files recorded at a bit depth of 14 bits are also larger than pictures recorded using [12-bit]. q [12-bit] r [14-bit] ISO Sensitivity Settings G button U C photo shooting menu Adjust ISO sensitivity settings for photographs.
Option [Auto ISO sensitivity control] 266 Description Highlight [On] and press J to enable auto ISO sensitivity control. If [Off] is selected, [ISO sensitivity] will remain fixed at the value selected by the user. The following options are available when [On] is selected. • [Maximum sensitivity]: Choose an upper limit for ISO sensitivity to prevent it being raised too high. • [Maximum sensitivity with c]: Choose the upper ISO sensitivity limit for photos taken using an optional flash unit.
White Balance G button U C photo shooting menu Adjust white balance to match the color of the light source. For more information, see “Basic Settings” under “White Balance” (0 94) and “The i Menu” under “White Balance” (0 145). The White Balance Menu: Fine-Tuning 1 Select [White balance] in the photo shooting menu, highlight the desired option, and press 2 as often as necessary to display finetuning options.
2 Fine-tune white balance. • The multi selector can be used to move the cursor up to six steps from the center of the grid along either of the A (amber)–B (blue) and G (green)–M (magenta) axes. The selected value is displayed to the right of the grid. • The A (amber)–B (blue) axis corresponds to color temperature and is ruled in increments of 0.5. A change of 1 is equivalent to approximately 5 mired.
D White Balance Fine-Tuning The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. Selecting more of a color on a given axis does not necessarily result in that color appearing in pictures. For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a “warm” setting such as J [Incandescent] is selected will make pictures slightly “colder” but will not actually make them blue. D “Mired” Values in mired are calculated by multiplying the inverse of the color temperature by 106.
The White Balance Menu: Choosing a Color Temperature Choose a color temperature by entering values for the A (amber)–B (blue) and G (green)–M (magenta) axes. 1 Select [White balance] in the photo shooting menu, then highlight K [Choose color temperature] and press 2. 2 Choose a color temperature. • Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits on the A–B (amber–blue) axis. You can also highlight the G–M (green–magenta) axis. • Press 1 or 3 to edit the selected item.
3 Save changes. • Press J to save changes and exit to the menus. • If a value other than 0 is selected for the green (G)–magenta (M) axis, an asterisk (“U”) will appear in the icon. D Color-Temperature Selection • Do not use color-temperature selection with fluorescent light sources; instead, use the I [Fluorescent] option. • When using color-temperature selection with other light sources, take a test shot to determine if the selected value is appropriate.
Preset Manual: Copying White Balance from a Photograph The white balance values for existing photographs can be copied to selected presets. For information on measuring new values for preset manual white balance, see “Preset Manual“ (0 148). 1 Select [White balance] in the photo shooting menu, then highlight L [Preset manual] and press 2. 2 Select a destination. • Using the multi selector, highlight the destination preset (d-1 to d-6). • Press X; a confirmation dialog will be displayed.
4 Highlight the source image. • Use the multi selector to highlight the desired picture. • To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button. 5 Copy white balance. • Press J to copy the white balance value for the highlighted photograph to the selected preset. • If the highlighted photograph has a comment, the comment will be copied to the comment for the selected preset.
D Fine-Tuning Preset Manual White Balance The selected preset can be fine-tuned by selecting [Fine-tune] in the preset manual white balance menu (0 267). D “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. D “Protect” To protect the current white-balance preset, select [Protect] in the preset manual white balance menu.
Set Picture Control G button U C photo shooting menu Choose image processing (“Picture Control”) options for new photos according to the scene or your creative intent. For more information, see “The i Menu” under “Set Picture Control” (0 139). Modifying Picture Controls from the Menus Existing preset or custom Picture Controls can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. 1 Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control in the Picture Control list and press 2.
2 Edit the selected Picture Control. • Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting (0 143). Press 4 or 2 to choose a value in increments of 1, or rotate the sub-command dial to choose a value in increments of 0.25. • The options available vary with the Picture Control selected. • To quickly adjust levels for balanced [Sharpening], [Midrange sharpening], and [Clarity], highlight [Quick sharp] and press 4 or 2. • To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O button.
D The i Menu • To select Picture Controls in the i menu, highlight [Set Picture Control] and press J. • Press 4 and 2 to choose a Picture Control and press 3 to display Picture Control settings. The effect of any changes can be previewed in the display.
Manage Picture Control G button U C photo shooting menu Save modified Picture Controls as custom Picture Controls. Option [Save/edit] [Rename] [Delete] [Load/save] Description Create a new custom Picture Control based on an existing preset or custom Picture Control, or edit existing custom Picture Controls. Rename custom Picture Controls. Delete custom Picture Controls. Copy custom Picture Controls to and from the memory card. Creating Custom Picture Controls 1 Select [Save/edit].
2 Select a Picture Control. • Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2 to display edit options. • To save a copy of the highlighted Picture Control without further modification, press J. [Save as] options will be displayed; proceed to Step 4. 3 Edit the selected Picture Control. • The settings available and the techniques for editing them are the same as for [Set Picture Control]. • Press J to display [Save as] options when settings are complete.
5 Name the Picture Control. • Pressing 2 when a destination is highlighted in the previous step displays the [Rename] text-entry dialog. • By default, new Picture Controls are named by adding a two-digit number to the name of the existing Picture Control. The two-digit number is assigned automatically. • Custom Picture Control names can be up to nineteen characters long. New characters are added at the cursor position.
D Custom Picture Control Options The options available with custom Picture Controls are the same as those on which the custom Picture Control was based. D Load/Save The [Load/save] item in the [Manage Picture Control] menu can be used to copy custom Picture Controls from the camera to a memory card.
Color Space G button U C photo shooting menu The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. [sRGB] is recommended for generalpurpose printing and display. With a broader gamut of colors than [sRGB], [Adobe RGB] is a better choice for professional publication and commercial printing. D Color Space The selected color space may be overwritten when pictures are opened in third-party software. NX Studio can open pictures in the color space selected on the camera.
Active D-Lighting G button U C photo shooting menu 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 is most effective when used with matrix metering.
The option currently selected is shown in the display during shooting. D Active D-Lighting • “Noise” in the form of randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines may appear in photos taken with Active D-Lighting. • In mode M, [Y Auto] is equivalent to [Q Normal]. • Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects. • This function does not apply at high ISO sensitivities (Hi 0.3–Hi 2.0), including high sensitivities selected via auto ISO sensitivity control.
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, the message, “[Performing noise reduction]” will appear in the shooting display and “Job NR” will flash in the control panel.
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 [High] [Normal] [Low] [Off] 286 Description Reduce noise in photographs taken at all ISO sensitivities. The higher the sensitivity, the greater the effect. Choose the amount of noise reduction performed from [High], [Normal], 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. 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]. Vignette control disabled.
Diffraction Compensation G button U C photo shooting menu Select [On] to reduce diffraction at small apertures (high f-numbers). Auto Distortion Control G button U C photo shooting menu Select [On] as required to reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wide-angle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting with long lenses. Note that [On] may be selected automatically with some lenses, in which case this item will be grayed out and unavailable.
Flicker Reduction Shooting G button U C photo shooting menu When [On] is selected, 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. • Note that the frame rate for burst shooting may drop or become erratic when [On] is selected.
D [Flicker Reduction Shooting] in the Photo Shooting Menu: Restrictions The [Flicker reduction shooting] item in the photo shooting menu does not take effect under some conditions, including when: • [Continuous H (extended)] is selected for release mode • [On] is selected for [Silent photography] in the photo shooting menu • [On] is selected for [Silent photography] in the respective sub-menu during interval-timer photography, time-lapse movie recording, or focus shift • HDR is enabled • Exposure delay mode
Flash Control G button U C photo shooting menu Adjust settings for wireless remote flash units or optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe. • For information on adjusting settings for optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe, see “OnCamera Flash Photography” (0 611). • For information on adjusting settings for wireless remote flash units, see “Remote Flash Photography” (0 629).
Flash Control Mode Choose a flash control mode and flash level 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.
Wireless Flash Options Adjust settings for simultaneous wireless control of multiple remote flash units. This option 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 low[Optical intensity flashes emitted by the master flash Y AWL] (0 645). [Optical/ Choose this option when using both opticallyY/Z radio AWL] and radio-controlled flash units (0 656).
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 [Group flash] of remote flash units (0 636, 646). [Quick wireless Choose the balance between groups A and B and control] adjust output for group C manually (0 639, 649).
Flash Mode G button U C photo shooting menu Choose a flash mode for optional flash units. For more information, see “On-Camera Flash Photography” under “Flash Modes” (0 619). Flash Compensation G button U C photo shooting menu Adjust flash output to control the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, reduced to prevent glare, or otherwise fine-tuned to produce the desired result (0 622).
AF-Area Mode G button U C photo shooting menu Choose how the camera selects the focus point for autofocus. For more information, see “Focus” under “AF-Area Mode” in “Basic Settings” (0 77). Vibration Reduction G button U C photo shooting menu Choose whether to enable vibration reduction. For more information, see “The i Menu” under “Vibration Reduction” (0 161).
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.
Exposure and Flash Bracketing No exposure compensation Exposure modified by: –1 EV Exposure modified by: +1 EV 1 Select [AE & flash bracketing], [AE bracketing], or [Flash bracketing] for [Auto bracketing set]. [Number of shots] and [Increment] options will be displayed. 2 Choose the number of shots. • Highlight [Number of shots] and press 4 or 2 to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. • At settings other than [0F], a bracketing icon will appear in the display.
3 Select an exposure increment. • Highlight [Increment] and press 4 or 2 to choose the bracketing increment. • 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. If a value of 7 or 9 was selected in Step 2, the number of shots will automatically be set to 5. • The bracketing programs with an increment of 0.
4 Take pictures. • Take the number of pictures in the bracketing program. • The modified values for shutter speed and aperture are shown in the display. • While bracketing is in effect, the display shows a bracketing icon, a bracketing progress indicator, and the number of shots remaining in the bracketing sequence. After each shot, a segment will disappear from the indicator and the number of shots remaining will be reduced by one. No. shots: 3 Increment: 0.
D Bracketing Options When [AE & flash bracketing] is selected, the camera varies both exposure and flash level. Select [AE bracketing] to vary only exposure, [Flash bracketing] to vary only flash level. Note that flash bracketing is available in i-TTL and, where supported, auto aperture (qA) flash control modes only (0 615, 693). D Exposure and Flash Bracketing • In continuous release modes, shooting will pause after the number of shots specified in the bracketing program have been taken.
D Exposure Bracketing The settings (shutter speed and/or aperture) altered during exposure bracketing vary with the shooting mode. Mode P S A M Setting Shutter speed and aperture 1 Aperture 1 Shutter speed 1 Shutter speed 2, 3 1 If [On] is selected for [ISO sensitivity settings] > [Auto ISO sensitivity control] in the photo shooting menu, the camera will automatically vary ISO sensitivity for optimum exposure when the limits of the camera exposure system are exceeded.
White Balance Bracketing 1 Select [WB bracketing] for [Auto bracketing set]. [Number of shots] and [Increment] options will be displayed. 2 Choose the number of shots. • Highlight [Number of shots] and press 4 or 2 to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. • At settings other than [0F], a bracketing icon will appear in the display.
3 Select a white balance increment. • Highlight [Increment] and press 4 or 2 to choose the bracketing increment. • The size of the increment can be chosen from 1 (1 step), 2 (2 steps), or 3 (3 steps). • Each step is equivalent to 5 mired. Higher “A” values correspond to increased amounts of amber. Higher “B” values correspond to increased amounts of blue. • The bracketing programs with an increment of 1 are listed below. [Number of shots] 304 White balance bracketing indicator No.
4 Take pictures. • Each shot will be processed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each copy will have a different white balance. • Modifications to white balance are added to the white balance adjustment made with white balance fine-tuning. • If the number of shots in the bracketing program is greater than the number of exposures remaining, the shutter release will be disabled. Shooting can begin when a new memory card is inserted.
ADL Bracketing 1 Select [ADL bracketing] for [Auto bracketing set]. [Number of shots] and [Amount] options will be displayed. 2 Choose the number of shots. • Highlight [Number of shots] and press 4 or 2 to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. • At settings other than [0F], a bracketing icon will appear in the display. • The number of shots determines the bracketing sequence: No.
3 If you selected 2 shots, choose the Active D-Lighting amount. • When the number of shots is 2, the Active D-Lighting setting for the second shot can be selected by highlighting [Amount] and pressing 4 or 2. • The following options are available. [Amount] OFF L OFF N OFF H OFF H+ OFF AUTO Bracketing sequence [Off] → [Low] [Off] → [Normal] [Off] → [High] [Off] → [Extra high] [Off] → [Auto] 4 Take pictures. • Take the number of pictures in the bracketing program.
D ADL Bracketing • In continuous release modes, shooting will pause after the number of shots specified in the bracketing program have been taken. Shooting will resume the next time the shutter-release button is pressed. • If the camera is turned off before all shots in the sequence have been taken, bracketing will resume from the first shot in the sequence when the camera is turned on.
Multiple Exposure G button U C photo shooting menu Record two to ten NEF (RAW) exposures as a single photograph. Option Description [On (series)]: Take a series of multiple exposures. To end multiple exposure photography, select [Multiple exposure mode] again and choose [Off]. • [On (single photo)]: Create one multiple exposure. • [Off]: End multiple exposure photography. Choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph.
Option Description [Add]: The exposures are overlaid without modification; gain is not adjusted. • [Average]: Gain is adjusted before the exposures are overlaid. The gain for each exposure is equal to 1 divided by the total number of exposures taken. For example, in a photo made by combining two exposures, the gain for each exposure will be set to 1/2, while in a photo combining three exposures, gain will be set to 1/3.
Option Description [On]: Earlier exposures are superimposed on the view through the lens. 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 Highlight [Multiple exposure] in the photo shooting menu and press 2. 2 Choose an option for [Multiple exposure mode]. • Highlight [Multiple exposure mode] and press 2. • Highlight a multiple exposure mode using 1 or 3 and press J. • If [On (series)] or [On (single photo)] is selected, an icon will appear in the display. 3 Choose a value for [Number of shots] (number of exposures). • Highlight [Number of shots] and press 2.
4 Choose an option for [Overlay mode]. • Highlight [Overlay mode] and press 2. • Highlight an option using 1 or 3 and press J. 5 Choose a setting for [Save individual images (NEF)]. • 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].
6 Choose an option for [Overlay shooting]. • Highlight [Overlay shooting] and press 2. • Highlight an option using 1 or 3 and press J. • Select [On] to superimpose earlier exposures on the view through the lens. You can use the earlier exposures as a guide when composing subsequent shots. 7 Choose an option for [Select first exposure (NEF)]. • To choose the first exposure from existing NEF (RAW) photos, highlight [Select first exposure (NEF)] and press 2.
8 Start shooting. • Take the selected number of shots. If you used [Select first exposure (NEF)] to select an existing NEF (RAW) image as the first exposure in Step 7, shooting will start from the second exposure. • Once you have taken the selected number of shots, the pictures will be overlaid to create a multiple exposure. Multiple exposures are recorded in JPEG format regardless of the option selected for image quality.
❚❚ The i Menu 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 $ icon; pressing the i button when this icon is present displays the multiple exposure i menu. • Highlight items and press J to select. • You can also have the option of using touch controls after pressing the i button.
D Multiple Exposure • • • • • • • • If you use the menus or view pictures in the display while shooting a multiple exposure, remember that shooting will end and the multiple exposure will be recorded if no operations are performed for about 40 seconds (or in the case of menus, about 90 seconds). The time available to record the next exposure can be extended by choosing longer times for Custom Setting c3 [Power off delay] > [Playback] or [Menus].
D Multiple Exposure: Restrictions Multiple exposure cannot be combined with some camera features, including: • modes other than P, S, A, and M, • movie recording, • bracketing, • HDR (high dynamic range), • interval-timer photography, • time-lapse movie recording, and • focus shift ❚❚ Ending Multiple Exposures To end a multiple exposure before the specified number of exposures have been taken, select [Off] for multiple exposure mode.
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. Use with high-contrast scenes and other subjects to preserve a wide range of details, from highlights to shadows.
Option Description [On (series)]: Take a series of HDR photographs. To end HDR photography, select [HDR mode] again and choose [Off]. [HDR mode] • [On (single photo)]: Take a single HDR photograph. • [Off]: End HDR photography. Choose the difference in exposure between the two shots. The higher the value, the greater the dynamic [Exposure range. If [Auto] is selected, the camera will differential] automatically adjust the exposure differential to suit the scene.
Taking HDR Photographs We recommend that you use the matrix metering option when shooting with HDR. 1 Highlight [HDR (high dynamic range)] in the photo shooting menu and press 2. 2 Select an [HDR mode]. • Highlight [HDR mode] and press 2. • Highlight one of the following options using 1 or 3 and press J. Option Description Take a series of HDR photographs. HDR 0 [On (series)] shooting will continue until you select [Off] for [HDR mode].
• If [On (series)] or [On (single photo)] is selected, an icon will appear in the display. 3 Choose a value for [Exposure differential]. • Highlight [Exposure differential] and press 2. • Highlight an option using 1 or 3 and press J. • Choose higher values for high- contrast subjects. • Note, however, that choosing a higher value than required may not produce the desired results. Match your choice to the level of contrast in the scene.
4 Adjust [Smoothing]. • Highlight [Smoothing] and press 2. • Highlight an option using 1 or 3 and press J; the selected option represents the amount the boundaries between the two images are smoothed. • Higher values produce a smoother composite image. 5 Choose a setting for [Save individual images (NEF)]. • Highlight [Save individual images (NEF)] and press 2. • Highlight an option using 1 or 3 and press J.
6 Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot. • The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. • “Busy” will flash in the control panel while the images are combined. No photographs can be taken until recording is complete. • If [On (series)] is selected for [HDR mode], you can continue to take HDR photographs until [Off] is selected. • If [On (single photo)] is selected, HDR will turn off automatically after a single shot.
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. This can be mitigated using [Smoothing]. Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects. With spot or center-weighted metering, an [Exposure differential] of [Auto] is equivalent to [2 EV].
Interval Timer Shooting G button U C photo shooting menu Take photographs at the selected interval until the specified number of shots has been recorded. When using the interval timer, select a release mode other than E. Option Description Start interval timer shooting. Shooting will begin either after 3 s ([Now] selected for [Choose start day/time]) or at a selected date and time ([Choose day/time]). [Start] Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken.
Option [Silent photography] [Interval priority] [Focus before each shot] Description Select [On] to silence the shutter and eliminate the vibrations it produces during shooting. • Selecting [On] does not completely silence the camera. Camera sounds may still be audible, for example during autofocus or aperture adjustment, in the latter case most noticeably at apertures smaller (i.e., at f-numbers higher) than f/5.6.
Option 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 timelapse movie. [Options] - Selecting [5:4 (30×24)] (Z 7II only) or [1:1 (24×24)] for [Choose image area] in the photo shooting menu disables the shutter release.
Interval-Timer Photography D Before Shooting • • Take a test shot at current settings. Before proceeding, select [Time zone and date] in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date. • To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, use a fully-charged battery, an optional charging AC adapter, or an optional AC adapter and power connector. 1 Highlight [Interval timer shooting] in the photo shooting menu and press 2.
2 Adjust interval timer settings. • Choose the start day and time. Highlight [Choose start day/time] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. - To start shooting immediately, select [Now]. - To start shooting at a chosen date and time, select [Choose day/time]. Choose the date and time and press J. • Choose the interval between shots. Highlight [Interval] and press 2. 330 Choose an interval (in hours, minutes, and seconds) and press J.
• Choose the number of shots per interval. Highlight [Intervals×shots/ interval] and press 2. Choose the number of intervals and the number of shots per interval and press J. - In single frame release mode, the photographs for each interval will be taken at the rate for continuous highspeed release mode. - When [Off] is selected for [Silent photography], the maximum number of intervals will vary with the number of shots per interval. • Enable or disable exposure smoothing.
• Enable or disable silent photography. Highlight [Silent photography] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. • Choose an interval priority option. Highlight [Interval priority] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. • Choose whether the camera focuses between shots. Highlight [Focus before each shot] and press 2. 332 Highlight an option and press J.
• Choose additional options. Highlight [Options] and press 2. Highlight [AE bracketing] or [Timelapse movie] and press J. - If you selected [AE bracketing], choose values for [Number of shots] and [Increment]; if you selected [Time-lapse movie], choose settings for [Frame size/ frame rate] and [Destination]. • Choose starting folder options. Highlight [Starting storage folder] and press 2. Select the desired options and press J to proceed.
3 Highlight [Start] and press J. • If [Now] was selected for [Choose start day/time] in Step 2, shooting will start after three seconds. • Otherwise shooting will start at the time selected for [Choose start day/time] > [Choose day/ time]. • The display turns off during shooting. • Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken. D During Shooting 334 • 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.
❚❚ Ending Interval Timer Shooting To end interval-timer photography before all the photos are taken, select [Interval timer shooting] in the photo shooting menu, highlight [Off], and press J. Note that the menus may not be displayed when the G button is pressed if the time selected for [Interval] is very short. In this case you will need to press J to pause interval-timer photography and then select [Interval timer shooting] in the photo shooting menu, highlight [Off], and press J.
D Interval-Timer Photography • • • • • • Choose an interval longer than the time needed to take the selected number of shots at the predicted shutter speed. Note that during actual interval-timer photography, the camera must not only take shots at the selected interval but must also have sufficient time to complete the exposures and perform such tasks as processing the photographs.
• • • • • If [On] is selected for [Silent photography] or [Time-lapse movie] is selected for [Options], the standby timer will not expire during intervaltimer photography, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 [Power off delay] > [Standby timer]. If the memory card is full, the interval timer will remain active but no pictures will be taken. Insert another memory card and resume shooting (0 335).
D Interval-Timer Photography: Restrictions Interval-timer photography cannot be combined with some camera features, including: • movie recording, • long time-exposures (“Bulb” or “Time”), • the self-timer, • bracketing, • HDR (high dynamic range), • multiple exposures, and • focus shift D When [On] Is Selected for [Silent Photography] Selecting [On] for [Silent photography] disables some camera features, including: • ISO sensitivities of Hi 0.3 through Hi 2.
Time-Lapse Movie G button U C photo shooting menu The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a time-lapse movie. Option [Start] [Interval] [Shooting time] [Exposure smoothing] [Silent photography] 340 Description Start time-lapse recording. Shooting starts after about 3 s and continues at the interval selected for [Interval] for the time selected for [Shooting time]. Choose the interval between shots, in minutes and seconds.
Option Description [Choose image Choose the image area for time-lapse movies from [FX] area] and [DX]. [Frame size/ Choose the frame size and rate for the final movie. frame rate] • [On]: Enable interval priority to ensure that frames shot in modes P and A are taken at the chosen interval. - Select [Release] for Custom Setting a2 [AF-S priority selection] when AF-S is selected for focus mode and for Custom Setting a1 [AF-C priority selection] when AF-C is selected.
Recording Time-Lapse Movies D Before Shooting • • Time-lapse movies are shot using the movie crop. Take test shots and check the results in the monitor. • Before proceeding, select [Time zone and date] in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date. • To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, use a fully-charged battery, an optional charging AC adapter, or an optional AC adapter and power connector.
2 Adjust time-lapse movie settings. • Choose the interval between shots. Highlight [Interval] and press 2. Choose an interval (in minutes and seconds) and press J. - Choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed. • Choose the total shooting time. Highlight [Shooting time] and press 2. Choose a shooting time (in hours and minutes) and press J. - The maximum shooting time is 7 hours and 59 minutes.
• Enable or disable exposure smoothing. Highlight [Exposure smoothing] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. - Selecting [On] smooths abrupt changes in exposure. • Enable or disable silent photography. Highlight [Silent photography] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. • Choose the image area. Highlight [Choose image area] and press 2. 344 Highlight an option and press J.
• Choose the frame size and rate. Highlight [Frame size/ frame rate] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. • Choose an interval priority option. Highlight [Interval priority] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J.
• Choose whether the camera focuses between shots. Highlight [Focus before each shot] and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. - If [On] is selected for [Focus before each shot], the camera will focus before each shot according to the option currently selected for focus mode. • Choose a destination. Highlight [Destination] and press 2. 346 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 display turns off during shooting. • The camera takes pictures at interval selected for [Interval] for the time selected for [Shooting time] in Step 2. ❚❚ Ending Shooting To end shooting before all the photos are taken, press J or select [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.
D Calculating the Length of the Final Movie • The total number of frames in the final movie can be calculated by dividing the shooting time selected in Step 2 by the interval, rounding up, and adding 1. • The length of the final movie can then be calculated by dividing the number of shots by the frame rate selected for [Frame size/frame rate] (for example, a 48-frame movie recorded with [1920×1080; 24p] selected for [Frame size/frame rate] will be about two seconds long).
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 time-lapse recording indicator will be displayed in the control panel. The memory card access lamp will light. D Adjusting Settings Between Shots Shooting and menu settings can be adjusted between shots. Note, however, that the monitor will turn off approximately 2 s before the next shot is taken.
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 2.0, • flash photography, • exposure delay mode, • long-exposure noise reduction, and • flicker reduction.
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. Before using focus shift, choose a focus mode of AF-S or AF-C and a release mode other than E. Option Description Start shooting. The camera will take the selected [Start] number of shots, changing the focus distance by the selected amount with each shot. [No.
Option Description Select [On] to eliminate shutter sounds 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. Highlight either of the following options and press 2 to select (M) or deselect (U).
Focus Shift Photography D Before Shooting • • Take a test shot at current settings. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, use a fully-charged battery, an optional charging AC adapter, or an optional AC adapter and power connector. 1 Focus. • During focus shift, the camera takes a series of shots starting from a selected focus position and continuing toward infinity. Given that shooting ends when infinity is reached, the starting focus position should be slightly in front of (i.e.
3 Adjust focus shift settings. • Choose the number of shots. Highlight [No. of shots] and press 2. Choose the number of shots and press J. - The maximum number of shots is 300. - We recommend taking more shots than you think you’ll need. You can winnow them down during focus stacking. - More than 100 shots may be required for photographs of insects or other small objects. On the other hand, only a few may be needed to photograph a landscape from front to back with a wide-angle lens.
• Choose the amount the focus distance changes with each shot. Highlight [Focus step width] and press 2. Choose a focus step width and press J. - Press 4 to reduce the focus step width, 2 to increase. - Note that high settings increase the risk that some areas will be out of focus when the shots are stacked. A value of 5 or less is recommended. - Try experimenting with different settings before shooting.
• Choose the interval until next shot. Highlight [Interval until next shot] and press 2. Choose the interval between shots and press J. - Choose the interval between shots, in seconds. - Select [00] to take photos at up to about 5 fps. - To ensure correct exposure when using a flash, choose an interval long enough for the flash to charge. A setting of [00] is recommended when shooting without a flash.
• Enable or disable first-frame exposure lock. Highlight [First-frame exposure lock] and press 2. 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.
• Choose starting folder options. Select the desired options and press J to proceed. Highlight [Starting storage folder] and press 2. - Highlight either of the following options and press 2 to select; selected items are marked with a check (M). To deselect (remove the check from: U) a selected option, highlight it and press 2 again. - Place a check (M) next to [New folder] to create a new folder for each new sequence.
❚❚ Ending Focus Shift Photography To end shooting before all shots have been taken, either: • select [Focus shift shooting] in the photo shooting menu, highlight [Off], and press J, or • press the shutter-release button halfway or press the J button between shots. D Aperture Given that pictures shot at very small apertures (high f-numbers) may lack definition, we recommend that you choose apertures wider (f-numbers lower) than f/8–f/11.
D Focus Shift Photography: Restrictions Focus-shift photography cannot be combined with some camera features, including: • movie recording, • long time-exposures (“Bulb” or “Time”), • the self-timer, • bracketing, • HDR (high dynamic range), • multiple exposures, • interval-timer photography, and • time-lapse movie recording. 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.
Silent Photography G button U C photo shooting menu Eliminate shutter sounds during shooting (0 100). Option [On] [Off] 362 Description Eliminate vibrations produced by the shutter. Use for landscapes, still lifes, and other static subjects. Use of a tripod is recommended. • Selecting [On] for [Silent photography] does not completely silence the camera. Camera sounds may still be audible, for example during autofocus or aperture adjustment, in the latter case most noticeably at apertures smaller (i.e.
1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options To view the movie shooting menu, select the 1 tab in the camera menus.
D See Also “Movie Shooting Menu Defaults” (0 217). Reset Movie Shooting Menu G button U 1 movie shooting menu Highlight [Yes] and press J to restore movie shooting menu options to their default values (0 217). 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” (0 256).
Choose Image Area G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose a movie crop (image area) from FX or DX. 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 “The i Menu” under “Frame Size and Rate/ Image Quality” (0 168). Movie Quality G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose from [High quality] and [Normal]. For more information, see “The i Menu” under “Frame Size and Rate/ Image Quality” (0 168).
ISO Sensitivity Settings G button U 1 movie shooting menu Adjust the following ISO sensitivity settings for use in movie mode. 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 2.0. 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.
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 (0 267). 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 (0 275). Manage Picture Control G button U 1 movie shooting menu Save modified Picture Controls as custom Picture Controls (0 278).
Active D-Lighting G button U 1 movie shooting menu Preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating movies with natural contrast. Select [Same as photo settings] to use the option currently selected for photos (0 283). D [Same as photo settings] Note that if [Same as photo settings] is selected for Active D-Lighting in the movie shooting menu and [Auto] is selected in the photo shooting menu, movies will be shot at a setting equivalent to [Normal].
Vignette Control G button U 1 movie shooting menu Reduce vignetting in movies. Select [Same as photo settings] to use the option currently selected for photos (0 287). Diffraction Compensation G button U 1 movie shooting menu Reduce diffraction in movies (0 288). Auto Distortion Control G button U 1 movie shooting menu Reduce barrel and pin-cushion distortion in movies (0 288).
Flicker Reduction G button U 1 movie shooting menu Reduce flicker and banding when shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting during 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.
Metering G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose how the camera meters exposure in movie mode. [Spot metering] is not available in the movie shooting menu (0 157). Focus Mode G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose a focus mode for movie recording (0 74). AF-Area Mode G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode (0 77). Vibration Reduction G button U 1 movie shooting menu Adjust vibration reduction settings for movie mode.
Electronic VR G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose whether to enable electronic vibration reduction in movie mode (0 178). 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. Adjust microphone sensitivity manually. Choose from values of from [1] to [20].
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 Description Record a wide range of frequencies. Choose for S [Wide range] everything from music to the bustling hum of a city street. [Vocal 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 shooting display. [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. • [Current time]: Set the time code to the current time as reported by the camera clock. Before proceeding, select [Time zone and date] in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date. Select [On] to compensate for discrepancies between the frame count and the actual recording time at frame rates of 30 and 60 fps.
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To view Custom Settings, select the A tab in the camera menus. Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. The Custom Settings menu is divided into two levels.
The following Custom Settings are available: 1 Item [Reset custom settings] a [Autofocus] [AF-C priority a1 selection] [AF-S priority a2 selection] [Focus tracking with a3 lock-on] a4 [Focus points used] [Store points by a5 orientation] a6 [AF activation] [Limit AF-area mode a7 selection] [Focus point wrapa8 around] a9 [Focus point options] a10 [Low-light AF] [Built-in AF-assist a11 illuminator] [Manual focus ring in a12 AF mode] 2 378 0 381 381 382 382 383 384 386 387 Item b [Metering/exposure] [EV ste
Item d [Shooting/display] [CL mode shooting d1 speed] [Max. continuous d2 release] [Sync. release mode d3 options] [Exposure delay d4 mode] d5 [Shutter type] [Extended shutter d6 speeds (M)] [Limit selectable d7 image area] [File number d8 sequence] [Apply settings to live d9 view] d10 [Framing grid display] d11 [Focus peaking] [View all in continuous d12 mode] 0 396 396 397 397 398 399 Item e [Bracketing/flash] e1 [Flash sync speed] e2 [Flash shutter speed] [Exposure comp.
Item f [Controls] f1 [Customize i menu] f2 [Custom controls] f3 [OK button] [Shutter spd & f4 aperture lock] [Customize command f5 dials] [Release button to use f6 dial] f7 [Reverse indicators] [Reverse ring for f8 focus] [Assign MB-N11 f9 buttons] 0 410 414 427 429 430 434 Item g [Movie] g1 [Customize i menu] g2 [Custom controls] g3 [OK button] g4 [AF speed] [AF tracking g5 sensitivity] g6 [Highlight display] [Assign MB-N11 g7 buttons] 0 440 441 448 449 449 450 451 436 436 437 1 Items modified from de
Reset Custom Settings G button U A Custom Settings menu Restore Custom Settings to their default values. 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 G [Release] F [Focus] Description Photos can be taken whenever the shutterrelease button is pressed (release priority). Photos can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority).
a2: AF-S Priority Selection G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether photos can be taken before the camera focuses when AF-S is selected. Option G [Release] F [Focus] Description Photos can be taken whenever the shutterrelease button is pressed (release priority). Photos can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority).
a4: 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], [Auto-area AF (people)], and [Auto-area AF (animals)] is selected for AF-area mode. Option Description Every focus point available in the current AF-area R [All points] mode can be selected. The number of points available varies with the AF-area mode.
a5: 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. • Select [No] to use the same focus point regardless of camera orientation.
• Select [Yes] to enable separate focus-point selection.
a6: 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 f2 [Custom controls].
a7: Limit AF-Area Mode Selection G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the AF-area modes that can be selected using the i menu or custom controls. • Highlight either of the following options and press 2 to select (M) or deselect (U). Modes marked with a check (M) are available for selection via the sub-command dial. • To complete the operation, press J.
a9: Focus Point Options G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose from the focus point display options below. Manual Focus Mode Option [On] [Off] Description The focus point is displayed at all times in manual focus mode. The focus point is displayed only during focus point selection. Dynamic-Area AF Assist Choose whether both the selected focus point and the surrounding focus points are displayed in dynamic-area AF mode.
a10: Low-Light AF G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose [On] for more accurate focus under low-light conditions when AF-S is selected for focus mode. • In photo mode, this option takes effect only in modes P, S, A, and M. • Low-light AF is disabled during interval-timer photography and time-lapse movie recording. • The camera may require more time to focus when [On] is selected. • While low-light AF is in effect, “Lowlight” will appear in the display. The display refresh rate may drop.
a11: Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the focus operation in photo mode when lighting is poor. Option [On] [Off] Description In photo mode, the illuminator will light as required when AF-S is selected for focus mode. The illuminator does not light to assist the focus operation. The camera may not be able to focus when lighting is poor.
a12: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the lens focus ring can be used for manual focus in autofocus mode. Option [Enable] [Disable] Description Autofocus can be over-ridden by rotating the lens focus ring (autofocus with manual override). The focus ring can be used for manual focus while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To refocus using autofocus, lift your finger from the shutter-release button and then press it halfway again.
b: Metering/Exposure b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl G button 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 [On (Auto reset)] [On] [Off] Description Exposure compensation can be adjusted using only a command dial.
b3: Center-Weighted Area G button U A Custom Settings menu When [Center-weighted metering] is selected, the camera assigns the greatest weight to an area in the center of the shooting display when setting exposure. Custom Setting b3 [Center-weighted area] is used to choose the size of the area given the greatest weight when [Center-weighted metering] is selected.
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. Exposure only locks while the shutter-release P [On (burst mode)] button is pressed all the way down. Pressing the shutter-release button does not [Off] lock exposure.
c3: Power Off Delay G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose how long the monitor or viewfinder remains on when no operations are performed. • Different settings can be chosen for [Playback], [Menus], [Image review], and [Standby timer]. • [Standby timer] determines how long the control panel and the monitor or viewfinder display remain on after the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. The monitor and viewfinder dim a few seconds before the standby timer expires.
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 [5 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 200.
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 shutter-release button is pressed.
d5: Shutter Type G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the type of shutter used for photographs. Option O P x Description The camera chooses the shutter type automatically according to shutter speed. The electronic front-curtain shutter is [Auto] used to reduce blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds. The camera uses the mechanical shutter [Mechanical shutter] for all photos. [Electronic frontThe camera uses the electronic frontcurtain shutter] curtain shutter for all photos.
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 other long exposures. • To use extended shutter speeds, choose [On] and select a shutter speed of 60 s or slower.
d8: File Number Sequence G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose a file numbering option. Option [On] [Off] [Reset] 400 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.
d9: Apply Settings to Live View G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the camera adjusts the preview in the viewfinder or monitor to reflect how shooting settings will affect the hue and brightness of the final picture. Regardless of the option selected, the effects of camera settings are always visible in movie mode. Option [On] [Off] Description The effects of changes to settings such as white balance, Picture Controls, and exposure compensation are visible in the shooting display.
d11: Focus Peaking G button U A Custom Settings menu When focus peaking is enabled in manual focus mode, objects that are in focus are indicated by colored outlines in the display. You can choose the color. Peaking Level Choose from [3 (high sensitivity)], [2 (standard)], [1 (low sensitivity)], and [Off]. The higher the value, the greater the depth that will be shown as being in focus. Peaking Highlight Color Choose the highlight color.
e: Bracketing/Flash e1: Flash Sync Speed G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the flash sync speed. Option [1/200 s (Auto FP)] [1/200 s] [1/160 s] [1/125 s] [1/100 s] [1/80 s] [1/60 s] 404 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. • In modes P and A, auto FP high-speed sync will be activated if 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 “Time”). An X (flash sync indicator) will appear in the shooting display 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 Custom Setting 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 f Description The camera takes both the main subject and [Subject and background lighting into account when background] adjusting ISO sensitivity. [Subject ISO sensitivity is adjusted only to ensure that the only] main subject is correctly exposed.
e6: Auto Bracketing (Mode M) G button U A Custom Settings menu The settings affected when bracketing is enabled in mode M are determined by the options selected for [Auto bracketing] > [Auto bracketing set] in the photo shooting menu and the option chosen for Custom Setting e6 [Auto bracketing (mode M)].
e7: Bracketing Order G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the order in which the shots in the bracketing program are taken. Option H [MTR > under > over] I [Under > MTR > over] Description The unmodified shot is taken first, followed by the shot with the lowest value, followed by the shot with the highest value. Shooting proceeds in order from the 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 in photo mode. • Highlight a position in the i menu, press J, and select the desired item. • The following items can be assigned to the i menu.
9 L v w z O y Item [Focus shift shooting] [Silent photography] [Release mode] [Custom controls] [Exposure delay mode] [Shutter type] [Apply settings to live view] 0 352 100 125 414 397 398 402 Item 0 [Split-screen display 412 z zoom] 403 W [Focus peaking] [Monitor/viewfinder 457, 3 brightness] 459 [Bluetooth 413, Z connection] 483 158 U [Wi-Fi connection] 413 a [MB-N11 info] View Memory Card Info View the slot currently selected as the destination for new pictures and the options used to record pictures
Split-Screen Display Zoom If [Split-screen display zoom] is assigned to the i menu, you can select [Split-screen display zoom] to simultaneously zoom in on two areas that are aligned horizontally but are in different parts of the frame (split-screen display zoom). The locations of the areas are indicated by the two frames (r) in the navigation window in the bottom right corner of the display.
Bluetooth Connection Enable or disable Bluetooth. MB-N11 Info View information on the batteries in optional MB-N11 power battery packs connected to the camera (0 727).
f2: Custom Controls G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the operations performed in photo mode using camera or lens controls or by pressing camera controls and rotating command dials. • Choose the roles played by the controls below. Highlight the desired control and press J.
• The roles that can be assigned to these controls are as follows: K A F E D C B r h q L M N t 1 c 4 Option [Select center focus point] [AF-ON] [AF lock only] [AE lock (Hold)] [AE lock (Reset on release)] [AE lock only] [AE/AF lock] [FV lock] [cDisable/enable] [Preview] [Matrix metering] [Center-weighted metering] [Spot metering] [Highlight-weighted metering] [Bracketing burst] [Sync.
Option n [Subject tracking] L [Silent photography] [Live view info b display off] [Framing grid b display] p [Zoom on/off] O [MY MENU] [Access top item in 3 MY MENU] K [Playback] g [Protect] J [Choose image area] 8 [Image quality/size] m [White balance] h [Set Picture Control] y [Active D-Lighting] w [Metering] [Flash mode/ I/Y compensation] [Focus mode/AF-area z mode] t [Auto bracketing] 416 w y V 7 8 z S 3 4 4 — — — — 4 4 4 4 — — — — — — l — — 4 4 4 — 4 4 — — — 4 4 — — 4 4 4 — 4 4 4 4 — — 4
Option [Multiple exposure] [HDR (high dynamic 2 range)] [Exposure delay z mode] [Shutter spd & $ aperture lock] W [Focus peaking] c [Rating] [Choose non-CPU w lens number] [Same as multi Y selector] [Focus point x selection] X [Focus (M/A)] q [Aperture] [Exposure E compensation] 9 [ISO sensitivity] [None] $ w y V 7 8 z S 3 4 4 — — — 4 — — l — 4 4 — — — 4 — — — 4 4 — — — 4 — — — 4 4 — — — 4 — — — 4 4 4 — — — — — — 4 — — — — — — — — 4 4 — — 4 4 — — — — — — 4 — — — — — — — — 4 — — — — —
• The following options are available: Role [Select center K focus point] Description Pressing the control selects the center focus point. 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 E [AE lock (Hold)] is released.
Role q L M N t [Preview] [Matrix metering] [Centerweighted metering] [Spot metering] [Highlightweighted metering] Description Keep the control pressed to preview photo color, exposure, and depth of field. [Matrix metering] is activated while the control is pressed. [Center-weighted metering] is activated while the control is pressed. [Spot metering] is activated while the control is pressed. [Highlight-weighted metering] is activated while the control is pressed.
Role c 420 [Sync. release selection] Description When an optional wireless remote controller is connected, the control can be used to toggle between remote release and master or synchronized release. The options available depend on the setting chosen for Custom Setting d3 [Sync. release mode options]. • The following options are available when [Sync] is selected for [Sync. release mode options]: - [Master release only] (c): Keep the control pressed to take pictures with the master camera only.
Role Description If a JPEG option is currently selected for image quality, “RAW” will appear in the shooting display and an NEF (RAW) copy will be recorded with the next picture taken after the control is pressed. The original image quality setting will be restored when you remove your finger from the shutter-release button or press the control again, canceling [+ NEF (RAW)].
Role Description Press the control to hide the indicators in the [Live view info live view display. Press again to view b display off] indicators. Press the control to zoom the display in on the p [Zoom on/off] area around the current focus point. Press again to cancel zoom. Press the control to display “MY MENU”. O [MY MENU] Press the control to jump to the top item in [Access top “MY MENU”. Select this option for quick access 3 item in MY to a frequently-used menu item.
Role [Set Picture h Control] [Active y D-Lighting] Description Press the control and rotate a command dial to choose a Picture Control. Press the control and rotate a command dial to adjust Active D-Lighting. Press the control and rotate a command dial w [Metering] to choose a metering option. Press the control and rotate the main [Flash mode/ command dial to choose a flash mode and the I/Y compensation] sub-command dial to adjust flash output.
Role 2 z $ W c w 424 Description Press the control and rotate the main [HDR (high command dial to choose the mode and the dynamic sub-command dial to choose the exposure range)] differential. [Exposure Press the control and rotate a command dial delay mode] to choose the shutter-release delay. Press the control and rotate the main command dial to lock shutter speed (modes S [Shutter spd & and M). To lock aperture (modes A and M), aperture lock] press the control and rotate the subcommand dial.
Role Description Pressing the sub-selector up, down, left, or right during shooting or playback has the same effect as pressing 1, 3, 4, or 2 on the multi selector. To choose the role played by the sub-selector during focus or playback [Same as multi zoom, highlight [Same as multi selector] and Y press 2. selector] • Select [Scroll] to use the sub-selector to scroll the display. • Select [Display next/previous frame] to use the sub-selector to page through pictures without altering the zoom ratio.
Role [Aperture] [Exposure E compensation] [ISO 9 sensitivity] [None] q 426 Description Rotate the lens control ring to adjust aperture. Rotate the lens control ring to adjust exposure compensation. Rotate the lens control ring to adjust ISO sensitivity. The control has no effect.
f3: OK Button G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the role assigned to the J button in photo mode and during playback. Shooting Mode Regardless of the option selected, when [Auto-area AF], [Autoarea AF (people)], or [Auto-area AF (animals)] is chosen for AF-area mode, the button functions only to initiate subjecttracking AF (0 86). Role [Select center focus K point] p [Zoom on/off] [None] Description 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. Role 428 n [Thumbnail on/off] o [View histograms] p [Zoom on/off] u [Choose slot and folder] Description Press J to toggle between full-frame and 4-, 9-, or 72-frame thumbnail playback. A histogram is displayed while the J button is pressed. The histogram display is available in both full-frame and thumbnail playback.
f4: Shutter Spd & Aperture Lock G button U A Custom Settings menu Selecting [On] for [Shutter speed lock] locks shutter speed at the value currently selected in mode S or M. Selecting [On] for [Aperture lock] locks aperture at the value currently selected in mode A or M. • While shutter speed or aperture lock is in effect, a O icon will appear in the shooting display and control panel. • Shutter speed and aperture lock are not available in the shooting mode P.
f5: Customize Command Dials G button U A Custom Settings menu Customize the operation of the main and sub-command dials. • The selected settings also apply to the command dials on optional MB-N11 power battery packs. 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. Option Description If [On] is selected, the main command dial will control [Exposure aperture and the sub-command dial shutter speed. If [On (Mode A)] is selected, the main command dial will be used setting] to set aperture in mode A only.
Menus and Playback Choose the roles played by the multi selector and command dials during playback and menu navigation. Option [On] Description Playback: • The main command dial can be used to choose the picture displayed during full-frame playback. The sub-command dial can be used to skip forward or back according to the option selected for [Sub-dial frame advance]. • During thumbnail playback, the main command dial can be used to highlight thumbnails and the sub-command dial to page up or down.
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 and S buttons.
Can be assigned using Custom Setting f2 f9 g2 g7 Role I/Y z t $ 2 z $ W w H E 9 [Flash mode/ compensation] [Focus mode/AF-area mode] [Auto bracketing] [Multiple exposure] [HDR (high dynamic range)] [Exposure delay mode] [Shutter spd & aperture lock] [Focus peaking] [Choose non-CPU lens number] [Microphone sensitivity] [Exposure compensation] [ISO sensitivity] 4 4 — — 4 4 4 — 4 4 — — — — — — 4 — — — 4 4 — — 4 4 — — 4 — 4 — 4 — — — — — 4 — — 4 — 4 — 4 — 4 A Cust
f7: Reverse Indicators G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the exposure indicator is 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. The indicator is displayed with negative values on the left and positive values on the right.
f9: Assign MB-N11 Buttons G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the roles played by the controls on optional MB-N11 power battery packs in photo mode. • The controls to which roles can be assigned are listed below. Highlight the desired control and press J. Control [Fn button] [AF-ON button] [Multi selector] • The roles that can be assigned to these controls are listed below. For information on the listed roles, see the section on Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls].
438 Option Fn AF-ON n [Subject tracking] L [Silent photography] [Live view info b display off] K [Playback] J [Choose image area] w [Metering] [Flash mode/ I/Y compensation] [Focus mode/AF-area z mode] [Exposure delay z mode] [Shutter spd & $ aperture lock] [Exposure E compensation] 9 [ISO sensitivity] [Same as camera e AF-ON button] 4 4 — — Multi selector — — 4 4 — 4 4 4 — — — — — — 4 — — 4 — — 4 — — 4 — — 4 — — 4 — — — 4 — A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
Option [Select center focus point] A [AF-ON] F [AF lock only] C [AE lock only] B [AE/AF lock] p [Zoom on/off] [Same as camera Y multi selector] [Focus point x selection] [None] K Fn AF-ON Multi selector — 4 — — — — — — 4 4 4 4 4 — — — — — — — 4 — — 4 4 4 — Same as Camera AF-ON Button The control performs the same function as the camera AF-ON button. Same as Camera Multi Selector The control performs the same function as the 1, 3, 4, and 2 buttons on the camera multi selector.
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 in movie mode. • Highlight a position in the i menu, press J, and select the desired item. • The following items can be assigned to the i menu.
g2: Custom Controls G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the operations performed in movie mode using camera or lens controls or by pressing camera controls and rotating command dials. • Choose the roles played by the controls below. Highlight the desired control and press J.
• The roles that can be assigned to these controls are as follows: t q i h n b b p g K A F E C B C 1 J m h 442 Option [Power aperture (open)] [Power aperture (close)] [Exposure compensation +] [Exposure compensation -] [Subject tracking] [Live view info display off] [Framing grid display] [Zoom on/off] [Protect] [Select center focus point] [AF-ON] [AF lock only] [AE lock (Hold)] [AE lock only] [AE/AF lock] [Take photos] [Record movies] [Choose image area] [White balance] [Set Picture Control] w 4 — y —
Option y [Active D-Lighting] w [Metering] [Focus mode/AF-area z mode] H [Microphone sensitivity] W [Focus peaking] c [Rating] X [Focus (M/A)] q [Power aperture] E [Exposure compensation] 9 [ISO sensitivity] [None] w 4 4 y 4 4 V — — 8 — — G — — l — — 4 4 — — — — 4 4 4 — — — — 4 4 4 4 — — — — 4 — — — — — — — 4 — — — — — — — 4 — — — — — — — — — — — 41, 2 42 42 42 42 1 Available with compatible lenses only.
• The following options are available: Role Description Aperture widens while the Fn1 button is pressed. Use in combination with Custom [Power Setting g2 [Custom controls] > [Fn2 t aperture button] > [Power aperture (close)] for (open)] button-controlled aperture adjustment. Aperture narrows while the Fn2 button is pressed. Use in combination with Custom [Power Setting g2 [Custom controls] > [Fn1 q aperture button] > [Power aperture (open)] for (close)] button-controlled aperture adjustment.
Role Description Press the control to hide the indicators in the [Live view info live view display. Press again to view b display off] indicators. [Framing grid Press the control to display a framing grid. b display] Press the control again to turn the display off. Press the control during playback to protect g [Protect] the current picture. [Select center Pressing the control selects the center focus K focus point] point.
Role Description Press the shutter-release button all the way C [Take photos] down to take a photograph with an aspect ratio of 16:9. [Record Press the control to start recording. Press 1 movies] again to end recording. Press the control and rotate a command dial [Choose image to choose the image area for movies. Note that J the image area cannot be changed while area] recording is in progress. Hold the control and rotate the main command dial to adjust white balance for [White movies.
Role W [Focus peaking] c [Rating] X [Focus (M/A)] [Power aperture] [Exposure E compensation] [ISO 9 sensitivity] [None] q Description Press the control and rotate the main command dial to choose a peaking level and the sub-command dial to select the peaking color. To rate the current picture in playback mode, press the control and rotate the main command dial. • To display rating options, highlight [Rating] and press 2.
g3: OK Button G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the role assigned to the J button in movie mode. Regardless of the option selected, the J button can be used for focus tracking (0 86) when [Auto-area AF], [Auto-area AF (people)], or [Auto-area AF (animals)] is selected for AF-area mode. Role [Select center focus K point] p [Zoom on/off] 1 [Record movies] [None] 448 Description Pressing J selects the center focus point. Press J to zoom the display in on the area around the active focus point.
g4: AF Speed G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the focus speed for movie mode. Use [When to apply] to choose when the selected option applies. Option D [Always] E [Only while recording] Description The camera focuses at the selected speed at all times in movie mode. Focus is adjusted at the selected speed only during movie recording. At other times, the focus speed is “+5”, or in other words as fast possible.
g6: 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, 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.
g7: Assign MB-N11 Buttons G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the roles played by the controls on optional MB-N11 power battery packs in movie mode. • The controls to which roles can be assigned are listed below. Highlight the desired control and press J.
• The roles that can be assigned to these controls are listed below. For information on the listed roles, see the section on Custom Setting g2 [Custom controls].
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To view the setup menu, select the B tab in the camera menus.
Item [Location data] * [Wireless remote (WR) options] [Assign remote (WR) Fn button] [Airplane mode] [Connect to smart device] [Connect to PC] [Wireless transmitter (WT-7)] [Conformity marking] 0 478 479 482 482 483 486 Item [Battery info] [USB power delivery] [Energy saving (photo mode)] [Slot empty release lock] [Save/load menu settings] [Reset all settings] [Firmware version] 490 490 * Displayed only when a GPS device is connected.
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.
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.
Monitor Brightness G button U B setup menu Press 1 or 3 to adjust monitor brightness. Choose higher values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced brightness. • [Monitor brightness] can only be adjusted when the monitor is the active display. It cannot be adjusted when [Viewfinder only] is selected for monitor mode or when your eye is to the viewfinder. • Higher values increase the drain on the battery.
Monitor Color Balance G button U B setup menu Adjust monitor color balance to your taste. • [Monitor color balance] can only be adjusted when the monitor is the active display. It cannot be adjusted when [Viewfinder only] is selected for monitor mode or when your eye is to the viewfinder. • Color balance is adjusted using the multi selector. Press 1, 3, 4, or 2 to adjust color balance as shown below. Press J to save changes.
• The reference image is either the last picture taken or, in playback mode, the picture last displayed. If the memory card contains no pictures, an empty frame will be displayed instead. • To choose a different picture, press the W (Q) button. Highlight the desired picture and press J to select it as the reference image. • To view the highlighted picture full frame, press and hold X. Viewfinder Brightness G button U B setup menu • Adjust viewfinder brightness.
Viewfinder Color Balance G button U B setup menu Adjust viewfinder color balance to your taste. [Viewfinder color balance] can only be adjusted when the viewfinder is the active display. It cannot be adjusted in the monitor or when [Monitor only] is selected for monitor mode. Otherwise the procedure is the same as for [Monitor color balance] (0 458). Control Panel Brightness G button U B setup menu • Adjust the brightness of the control panel.
Limit Monitor Mode Selection G button U B setup menu Choose the monitor modes that can be selected using the M button. • Highlight options and press 2 to select (M) or deselect (U). Options marked with a check (M) are available for selection. • To complete the operation, press J. Information Display G button U B setup menu Adjust the appearance of the information display according to lighting conditions.
AF Fine-Tuning Options G button U B setup menu Fine-tune focus for the current lens. • Use only as required. • We recommend that you perform fine-tuning at a focus distance you use frequently. If you perform focus-tuning at a short focus distance, for example, you may find it less effective at longer distances. Option Description [On]: Turn AF fine-tuning on. • [Off]: Turn AF fine-tuning off. Fine-tune focus for the current lens.
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 enter the lens identifier. • In the case of Z mount lenses and some F mount lenses, the lens serial number is entered automatically. D Deleting Saved Values To delete values saved using [Fine-tune and save lens], highlight the desired lens in the [List saved values] list and press O.
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. 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. • If a zoom lens is attached, you can choose separate fine- tuning values for maximum angle (WIDE) and maximum zoom (TELE).
Choosing a Default Fine-Tuning Value 1 Select [AF fine-tuning options] in the setup menu, then highlight [Default] and press 2. 2 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. • The larger the fine-tuning value, the farther the focal point from the lens; the smaller the value, the closer the focal point. 3 Press J to save the new value.
Non-CPU Lens Data G button U B setup menu Record data for non-CPU lenses attached using an optional mount adapter. Recording the focal length and maximum aperture of non-CPU lenses allows them to be used with some camera features normally reserved for CPU lenses, such as onboard vibration reduction. Option [Lens number] [Focal length (mm)] [Maximum aperture] Description Choose a lens identifier. Enter the focal length. 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 image sensor and affect your photographs. The “clean image sensor” option vibrates the sensor to remove dust. Option [Clean now] [Automatic cleaning] Description Perform image sensor cleaning immediately. • [Clean at shutdown]: The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each time the camera is turned off.
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.
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.
D Image Sensor Cleaning Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed cannot be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed. Select [Clean sensor and then start] only if the Image Dust Off reference data will not be used with existing photographs. D Acquiring Image Dust Off Reference Data • • • • • • 470 An FX-format lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is recommended. When using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in.
Pixel Mapping G button U B setup menu Pixel mapping checks and optimizes the camera image sensor. If you notice unexpected bright spots appearing in pictures taken with the camera, perform pixel mapping as described below. • Pixel mapping is available only when a Z mount lens or an optional FTZ mount adapter is attached. • To prevent unexpected loss of power, use a fully-charged battery, an optional charging AC adapter, or an optional AC adapter and power connector.
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. • Pixel mapping may not be available if the camera’s internal temperature is elevated.
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” (0 251). 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. Artist/Copyright Enter the names of the photographer (maximum 36 characters) and copyright holder (maximum 54 characters). Highlight [Artist] or [Copyright] or press 2 to display a text-entry dialog. For information on text entry, see “Text Entry” (0 251).
D Copyright Information • To prevent unauthorized use of the artist or copyright holder names, make sure that [Attach copyright information] is not selected before lending or transferring the camera to another person. You will also need to make sure that the artist and copyright fields are blank. • Nikon does not accept liability for any damages or disputes arising from the use of the [Copyright information] option.
Beep Options G button U B setup menu Beep On/Off Turn the beep speaker on or off.
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 controls. Select [Playback only] to enable touch 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.
HDMI G button U B setup menu Adjust settings for connection to HDMI devices (0 606). Location Data G button U B setup menu Adjust settings for use when the camera is connected to a GPS receiver. Option Description If [Enable] is selected when a GPS receiver is connected, the standby timer will expire if no operations are performed for the time selected for [Standby timer] Custom Setting c3 [Power off delay] > [Standby timer]. Choose this option to reduce the drain on the battery.
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. LED Lamp Enable or disable the status LEDs on a WR-R10 wireless remote controller mounted on the camera. For more information, see the documentation supplied with the wireless remote controller.
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] 480 Description The camera connects only to devices with which it has previously been paired. Press the pairing button on the 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. Connect using a four-digit PIN. 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 f2 [Custom controls] for more information.
Connect to Smart Device G button U B setup menu Connect to smartphones or tablets (smart devices) via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Pairing (Bluetooth) Pair with or connect to smart devices using Bluetooth. Option [Start pairing] [Paired devices] [Bluetooth connection] Description Pair the camera with a smart device (0 577). List paired smart devices. To connect, select a device from the list. Select [Enable] to enable Bluetooth.
Select to Send (Bluetooth) Select pictures for upload to a smart device. You can also opt to upload pictures as they are taken. Option [Auto select to send] [Manual select to send] [Deselect all] Description Select [On] to mark pictures for upload as they are taken. Photos are uploaded in JPEG format at a size of 2 megapixels, even if other upload size and format options are selected with the camera. Photos taken in movie mode will not be uploaded. They must be uploaded manually.
❚❚ Wi-Fi Connection Settings Access the following Wi-Fi settings: Option [SSID] [Authentication/ encryption] [Password] [Channel] [Current settings] [Reset connection settings] Description Choose the camera SSID. Choose [OPEN] or [WPA2-PSK-AES]. Choose the camera password. Choose a channel. • Select [Auto] to have the camera choose the channel automatically. • Select [Manual] to choose the channel manually. View current Wi-Fi settings. Select [Yes] to reset Wi-Fi settings to default values.
Connect to PC G button U B setup menu Connect to computers via Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi Connection Select [Enable] to connect using the settings currently selected for [Network settings]. Network Settings Select [Create profile] to create a new network profile (0 544, 550). • If more than one profile already exists, you can press J to select a profile from a list. • To edit an existing profile, highlight it and press 2. Option Description [Profile name]: Rename the profile.
Option Description Infrastructure mode: Adjust settings for connection to a network via a router. - [SSID]: Enter the network SSID. - [Channel]: Selected automatically. - [Authentication/encryption]: Choose [OPEN] or [WPA2-PSK-AES]. - [Password]: Enter the network password. • Access-point mode: Adjust settings for direct wireless connection to the camera. - [SSID]: Choose the camera SSID. - [Channel]: Choose [Auto] or [Manual]. - [Authentication/encryption]: Choose [OPEN] or [WPA2-PSK-AES].
Options Adjust upload settings. ❚❚ Auto Send Select [On] to upload new photos as they are taken. • Upload begins only after the photo has been recorded to the memory card. Be sure a memory card is inserted in the camera. • Movies and photos taken during movie mode are not uploaded automatically when recording is complete. They must instead be uploaded from the playback display (0 559).
❚❚ Deselect All? Select [Yes] to remove transfer marking from all images. Upload of images with a “sending” icon will immediately be terminated. MAC Address View 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. • The options selected for [Connect to smart device] and [Connect to PC] are automatically disabled when the WT-7 is connected and turned on.
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 shutter has been released since the battery was last charged. A five-level display showing battery age. • A value of “0” (k) indicates that battery performance is unimpaired. • A value of “4” (l) indicates that the battery has reached the end of its charging life.
USB Power Delivery G button U B setup menu Choose whether optional charging AC adapters or computers connected via USB can be used to power the camera (USB power delivery). USB power delivery allows the camera to be used while limiting the drain on the battery. Option [Enable] [Disable] Description The camera draws power from connected devices while on. Connected devices will also supply power when the camera is off if Bluetooth upload is in progress or the memory card access lamp is lit.
D Computer USB Power Delivery • Before using a computer to supply power to the camera, check that the computer is equipped with a Type C USB connector. Use a UC-E25 USB cable (available separately) to connect the camera to the computer. • Depending on the model and product specifications, some computers will not supply current to power the camera.
Energy Saving (Photo Mode) G button U B setup menu In photo mode, the shooting display will dim to save power approximately 15 seconds before the standby timer expires. Option [Enable] [Disable] Description Enable energy saving. The display refresh rate may drop. Disable energy saving. Note selecting [Disable] does not stop the shooting display dimming a few seconds before the standby timer expires.
Slot Empty Release Lock G button U B setup menu Choose whether the shutter can be released when no memory card is inserted in the camera. Option [Release a locked] b [Enable release] Description The shutter cannot be released when no memory card is inserted. The shutter can be released with no memory card inserted. No pictures will be recorded; during playback, the camera displays [Demo].
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 the slot selected using [Primary slot selection] in the photo shooting menu.
Settings that can be saved and loaded [File naming] [Primary slot selection] [Secondary slot function] [Choose image area] [Image quality] [Image size] [NEF (RAW) recording] [ISO sensitivity settings] [White balance] [Set Picture Control] (Custom Picture Controls are saved as [Auto]) [Color space] [Active D-Lighting] [Long exposure NR] PHOTO SHOOTING MENU [High ISO NR] [Vignette control] [Diffraction compensation] [Auto distortion control] [Flicker reduction shooting] [Metering] [Flash control] [Flash mode]
Settings that can be saved and loaded [File naming] [Destination] [Choose 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]) [Active D-Lighting] [High ISO NR] [Vignette control] MOVIE SHOOTING [Diffraction compensation] MENU [Auto distortion control] [Flicker reduction] [Metering] [Focus mode] [AF-area mode] [Vibration reduction] (the options available vary with the lens) [Electr
Settings that can be saved and loaded CUSTOM SETTING All items MENU [Language] [Time zone and date] (excepting [Date and time]) [Limit monitor mode selection] [Information display] [Non-CPU lens data] [Clean image sensor] [Image comment] [Copyright information] SETUP MENU [Beep options] [Touch controls] [HDMI] [Location data] (excepting [Position]) [Wireless remote (WR) options] [Assign remote (WR) Fn button] [USB power delivery] [Energy saving (photo mode)] [Slot empty release lock] The current contents of
Save Menu Settings Save settings to a 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 a memory card. Note that [Load menu settings] is available only when a memory card containing saved settings is inserted. D Saved Settings Settings are saved to files named “NCSET***”. “***” is an identifier that varies from camera to camera.
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 pictures 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 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.
D Retouching the Current Picture To create a retouched copy of the current image, press i and select [Retouch]. D Retouch • The camera may not be able to display or retouch images that were taken or retouched using other cameras or that have been retouched on a computer. • If no actions are performed for a brief period, the display will turn off and any unsaved changes will be lost.
D Image Quality • Copies created from NEF (RAW) pictures are saved at an [Image quality] of [JPEG fine m]. • Copies created from JPEG pictures are the same quality as the original. • In the case of dual-format pictures recorded to the same memory card at image-quality settings of NEF + JPEG, only the NEF (RAW) copy 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: Converting NEF (RAW) to JPEG G button U N retouch menu The process of converting NEF (RAW) images to other formats such as JPEG is referred to as “NEF (RAW) processing”. JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) pictures 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, highlight [Choose destination] and press 2.
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 NEF (RAW) pictures taken on selected dates. Create JPEG copies of all NEF (RAW) pictures 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 pictures using the multi selector. • To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button. • To select the highlighted image, press the W (Q) button. Selected pictures are marked by a $ icon. To deselect the current picture, press the W (Q) button again; the $ will no longer be displayed. All images will be processed using the same settings. • Press J to proceed once selection is complete.
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 JPEG copies of the selected photographs. • If multiple photos are selected, a confirmation dialog will be displayed after you highlight [EXE] and press J; highlight [Yes] and press J to create JPEG copies of the selected photos. • To cancel the operation before all copies have been created, press the G button; when a confirmation dialog is displayed, highlight [Yes] and press J.
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 Change the crop aspect ratio Position the crop Save the crop Description Press X or W (Q) to choose the crop size. Rotate the main command dial to choose the crop aspect ratio. Use the multi selector to position the crop. 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, highlight [Choose destination] and press 2.
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 pictures are selected. Option [Select image(s)] [Select date] [Select folder] Description Resize selected pictures. Multiple pictures can be selected. Resize all pictures taken on selected dates. Resize all pictures 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 desired pictures 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 button. • To select the highlighted picture, press the W (Q) button. Selected pictures are indicated by a 8 icon. To deselect the current picture, press the W (Q) button again; the 8 will no longer be displayed. The selected pictures will all be copied at the size selected in Step 3. • Press J to proceed once selection is complete.
7 Save the resized copies. • A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight [Yes] and press J to save the resized copies. • To cancel the operation before all copies have been created, press the G button; when a confirmation dialog is displayed, highlight [Yes] and press J. D Resize Depending on the copy size, playback zoom may not be available when resized copies are displayed.
D-Lighting G button U N retouch menu D-Lighting brightens shadows. It is ideal for dark or backlit photographs. 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.
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.
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 [Black-andwhite] [Sepia] [Cyanotype] Description Copy photographs in black-and-white. Copy photographs in sepia. 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]. 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]. Highlight [Add] and press 2 to display image overlay options with [Image 1] highlighted. 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 button. 4 Select the first image.
5 Select the second image. Press 2 and select [Image 2], then select the second photo as described in Steps 3 and 4. 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.
8 Preview the overlay. • To preview the overlay, highlight [Overlay] and press J. • To select new photos or adjust gain, press W (Q). You will be returned to Step 6. 9 Save the overlay. Press J while the preview is displayed to save the overlay and display the resulting image.
D [Add] • Colors and brightness in the preview may differ from the final image. Image overlay is available only with NEF (RAW) images taken with this camera with [Large] selected for [Image size] > [NEF (RAW)] in the photo shooting menu. Images created with other cameras or in other formats cannot be selected. • The overlay is saved at an [Image quality] of [JPEG fine m].
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 pictures are selected. Option [Select individual images] Description Select pictures for the overlay one-by-one. Select two pictures; the overlay will include [Select consecutive the two pictures and all images between images] them. 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 desired pictures and press 2.
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 (Q) 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 and display a confirmation dialog before the operation is complete, press the G button; to save the current overlay “as is” without adding the remaining pictures, highlight [Save and exit] and press J. To exit without creating an overlay, highlight [Discard and exit] and press J.
Trim Movie G button U N retouch menu Create a copy from which unwanted footage has been removed (0 199).
O My Menu/m Recent Settings To view [MY MENU], select the O tab in the camera menus. O My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu My Menu can be used to create and edit a customized list of up to 20 items from the playback, photo shooting, movie shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus. Options can be added, deleted, and reordered as described below. ❚❚ Adding Items to My Menu 1 Select [Add items] in [O MY MENU]. Highlight [Add items] and press 2.
2 Select a menu. Highlight the name of the menu containing the item you wish to add and press 2. 3 Select an item. Highlight the desired menu item and press J. 4 Position the new item. Press 1 or 3 to position the new item and press J to add it to My Menu. 5 Add more items. • The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark (L). • Items indicated by a V icon cannot be selected. • Repeat Steps 1–4 to select additional items.
❚❚ Removing Items from My Menu 1 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-used settings are listed. D Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu To remove an item from the [RECENT SETTINGS] menu, highlight it and press the O button; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press O button again to remove the selected item.
Establishing Wireless Connections to Computers or Smart Devices Camera and Network System Chart The camera can connect: • to computers via Wi-Fi (0 541), • to smartphones via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth (0 567), and Camera and Network System Chart 539
• to networks via an attached WT-7 wireless transmitter (0 597) 540 Camera and Network System Chart
Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi What Wi-Fi Can Do for You Connect using the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi to upload selected pictures to a computer. The Wireless Transmitter Utility Before you will be able to upload images via Wi-Fi, you will need to pair the camera with the computer using Nikon’s Wireless Transmitter Utility software. • Once the devices are paired, you will be able to connect to the computer from the camera.
Infrastructure and Access-Point Modes Either of the following two methods can be used to establish wireless connections between the camera and a computer. ❚❚ Direct Wireless Connection (Access-Point Mode) The camera and computer connect via direct wireless link. The camera acts as a wireless LAN access point, letting you connect when working outdoors and in other situations in which the computer is not already connected to a wireless network and eliminating the need for complicated adjustments to settings.
❚❚ 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 Connection to computers beyond the local area network is not supported. You can connect only to computers on the same network.
Connecting in Access-Point Mode 1 Select [Connect to PC] in the camera setup menu, then highlight [Network settings] and press 2. 2 Highlight [Create profile] and press J. 3 Highlight [Direct connection to PC] and press J. The camera SSID and encryption key will be displayed.
4 Establish a connection to the camera. Windows: • Click the wireless LAN icon in the taskbar. • Select the SSID displayed by the camera in Step 3. • When prompted to enter the network security key, enter the encryption key displayed by the camera in Step 3. The computer will initiate a connection to the camera. macOS: • Click the wireless LAN icon in the menu bar. • Select the SSID displayed by the camera in Step 3.
5 Start pairing. When prompted, launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility on the computer. 6 Select the camera in the Wireless Transmitter Utility. Select the name displayed by the camera in Step 5 and click [Next].
7 In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, enter the authentication code displayed by the camera. • The camera will display an authentication code. • Enter the authentication code in the dialog displayed by the Wireless Transmitter Utility and click [Next].
8 Complete the pairing process. • When the camera displays a message stating that pairing is complete, press J. • In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, click [Next]; you will be prompted to choose a destination folder. For more information, see online help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility. • A wireless connection will be established between the camera and computer when pairing is complete.
9 Check the connection. When a connection is established, the network SSID will be displayed in green in the camera [Connect to PC] menu. • If the camera SSID is not displayed in green, connect to the camera via the wireless network list on your computer. A wireless connection has now been established between the camera and the computer. Pictures taken with the camera can be uploaded to the computer as described in“Uploading Pictures” (0 559).
Connecting in Infrastructure Mode 1 Select [Connect to PC] in the camera setup menu, then highlight [Network settings] and press 2. 2 Highlight [Create profile] and press J.
3 Highlight [Search for Wi-Fi network] and press J. The camera will search for networks currently active in the vicinity and list them by name (SSID). D [Easy Connect] • To connect without entering an SSID or encryption key, press X in Step 3. Next, press J and choose from the following options: Option Description For routers that support push-button WPS. Press [Pushthe WPS button on the router and then press the button WPS] camera J button to connect. The camera will display a PIN.
4 Choose a network. • Highlight a network SSID and press J. • Encrypted networks are indicated by a h icon. If the selected network is encrypted (h), you will be prompted to enter the encryption key. If the network is not encrypted, proceed to Step 6. • If the desired network is not displayed, press X to search again. D Hidden SSIDs Networks with hidden SSIDs are indicated by blank entries in the network list. • To connect to a network with a hidden SSID, highlight a blank entry and press J.
5 Enter the encryption key. • Press J and enter the encryption key for the wireless router. • For more information, see the documentation for the wireless router. • Press X when entry is complete. • Press X again to initiate the connection. A message will be displayed for a few seconds when the connection is established.
6 Obtain or select an IP address. • Highlight one of the following options and press J. Option Description Select this option if the network is configured to supply the IP address automatically. A [Obtain automatically] “configuration complete” message will be displayed once an IP address has been assigned. Enter the IP address and sub-net mask manually. • Rotate the main command dial to highlight segments. • Press 4 or 2 to change the highlighted segment and press J to save changes.
7 Start pairing. When prompted, launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility on the computer. 8 Select the camera in the Wireless Transmitter Utility. Select the name displayed by the camera in Step 7 and click [Next].
9 In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, enter the authentication code displayed by the camera. • The camera will display an authentication code. • Enter the authentication code in the dialog displayed by the Wireless Transmitter Utility and click [Next].
10 Complete the pairing process. • When the camera displays a message stating that pairing is complete, press J. • In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, click [Next]; you will be prompted to choose a destination folder. For more information, see online help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility. • A wireless connection will be established between the camera and computer when pairing is complete.
11 Check the connection. When a connection is established, the network SSID will be displayed in green in the camera [Connect to PC] menu. • If the camera SSID is not displayed in green, connect to the camera via the wireless network list on your computer. A wireless connection has now been established between the camera and the computer. Pictures taken with the camera can be uploaded to the computer as described in“Uploading Pictures” (0 559).
Uploading Pictures Pictures can be selected for upload during playback. They can also be uploaded automatically 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 online help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility.
3 Highlight [Select to send to computer] and press J. • A white “send” icon will appear on the picture. If the camera is currently connected to a network, upload will begin immediately and the icon will turn green. • Otherwise, upload will begin when a connection is established. • Repeat Steps 2–3 to upload additional pictures. D Removing Upload Marking • • 560 Repeat Steps 2–3 to remove transfer marking from selected images.
❚❚ Uploading Photos as They Are Taken To upload new photos as they are taken, select [On] for [Connect to PC] > [Options] > [Auto send] in the setup menu. • Upload begins only after the photo has been recorded to the memory card. Be sure a memory card is inserted in the camera. • Movies and photos taken during movie mode are not uploaded automatically when recording is complete. They must instead be uploaded from the playback display. ❚❚ The Transfer Icon Upload status is indicated by the transfer icon.
❚❚ The Status Display The [Connect to PC] display shows the following: 1 2 3 1 Status: The status of the connection to the host. The host name is displayed in green when a connection is established. While files are being transferred, the status display shows “Now sending” preceded by the name of the file being sent. Errors are also displayed here. 2 Signal strength: Wireless signal strength. 3 Pictures/time remaining: The number of pictures remaining and the time needed to send them.
Disconnecting and Reconnecting ❚❚ Disconnecting You can end the connection by: • turning the camera off, • selecting [Disable] for [Connect to PC] > [Wi-Fi connection] in the setup menu, • selecting [Wi-Fi connection] > [Close Wi-Fi connection] in the photo-mode i menu, or • connecting to a smart device via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. D Access-Point Mode An error will occur if the computer’s wireless connection is disabled before the camera’s. Disable camera Wi-Fi first.
❚❚ Reconnecting To reconnect to an existing network: • select [Enable] for [Connect to PC] > [Wi-Fi connection] in the setup menu, or • select [Wi-Fi connection] > [Establish Wi-Fi connection with PC] in the photo-mode 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 Smart Devices The SnapBridge App Use the SnapBridge app for wireless connections between the camera and your smartphone or tablet (“smart device”). • SnapBridge apps can be downloaded from the Apple App Store® or on Google Play™. • Visit the Nikon website for the latest SnapBridge news.
What SnapBridge Can Do for You The tasks that can be performed using the SnapBridge app are outlined below. For details, see the SnapBridge app online help: https://nikonimglib.com/snbr/onlinehelp/en/index.html ❚❚ Downloading Pictures from the Camera Download existing pictures to your smart device. Pictures can be uploaded as they are taken. ❚❚ Remote Photography Control the camera and take pictures from the smart device.
Wireless Connections Use the SnapBridge app for wireless connections between the camera and your smart device. You can connect via either Wi-Fi (0 568) or Bluetooth (0 577). Connecting using Bluetooth allows pictures to be uploaded automatically as they are taken.
Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Mode) D Before Connecting • Enable Wi-Fi on the smart device. For details, see the documentation provided with the device. • Ensure that the batteries in the camera and smart device are fully charged to prevent the devices turning off unexpectedly. • Check that there is space available on the camera memory card. 1 Smart device: Launch the SnapBridge app. • If this is the first time you have launched the app, tap [Connect to camera] and proceed to Step 2.
• If you have launched the app before, open the tab and > [Wi-Fi mode] before proceeding to Step 3.
2 Smart device: When prompted to choose the camera type, tap [Mirrorless camera] and then tap [Wi-Fi connection]. 2 1 3 Camera/smart device: Turn the camera on when prompted. Do not tap [Next] until you have completed the next step.
4 Camera: Select [Connect to smart device] > [Wi-Fi connection] in the setup menu, then highlight [Establish Wi-Fi connection] and press J. The camera SSID and password will be displayed. D Enabling Wi-Fi You can also enable Wi-Fi by selecting [Wi-Fi connection] > [Establish Wi-Fi conn. with smart device] in the i menu for shooting mode.
5 Smart device: Return to the smart device and tap [Next].
6 Smart device: After reading the instructions displayed by the smart device, tap [Open the device settings app]. • Android devices: Wi-Fi settings will be displayed. • iOS devices: The “Settings” app will launch. Tap [< Settings] to open [Settings], then scroll up and tap [Wi-Fi], which you’ll find near the top of the settings list.
7 Smart device: Enter the SSID and password displayed by the camera in Step 4. • The prompt displayed by the device varies with model and operating system.
- iOS device: • You will not be required to enter the password when next you connect to the camera.
8 Smart device: Return to the SnapBridge app. • Once 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 procedure for iOS differs slightly from that for Android devices. D Before Pairing • Enable Bluetooth on the smart device. For details, see the documentation provided with the device. • Ensure that the batteries in the camera and smart device are fully charged to prevent the devices turning off unexpectedly.
2 Android device: Launch the SnapBridge app. • If this is the first time you have launched the app, tap [Connect to camera]. • If you have launched the app before, open the tab and tap [Connect to camera].
3 Android device: Tap [Mirrorless camera] and then tap [Pairing (Bluetooth)]. • This step can be omitted once the devices have been paired. • You must grant access to location data when using Bluetooth. If prompted to provide access to location data, follow the on-screen instructions.
4 Android device: Tap the camera name. 5 Camera/Android device: Confirm that the camera and Android device display the same authentication code. The authentication code is shown circled in the illustrations.
6 Camera/Android device: Initiate pairing. • Camera: Press J. • Android device: Tap the button indicated in the illustration. The button in the illustration is labeled [PAIR], but the label may differ depending on the type of device and 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, the device will display an error message and pairing will fail. Tap [OK] and return to Step 2.
7 Camera/Android device: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete pairing. • Camera: Press J. The camera will display the message shown in the illustration when pairing is complete. • Android device: Pairing is complete. Tap [OK] to exit to the 582 tab.
D Pairing for the First Time • The first time you pair the Android device with a camera after installing the SnapBridge app, you may be prompted to select auto link (auto upload and auto clock and location synchronization) options. • This prompt will not be displayed a second time. Auto link settings can however be accessed at any time using [Auto link] in the tab.
❚❚ Connecting to an iOS Device for the First Time: Pairing For information on connecting to Android devices, see “Connecting to an Android Device for the First Time: Pairing” (0 577). 1 Camera: Select [Connect to smart device] > [Pairing (Bluetooth)] in the setup menu, then highlight [Start pairing] and press J. The camera name will be displayed in the monitor.
2 iOS device: Launch the SnapBridge app. • If this is the first time you have launched the app, tap [Connect to camera]. • If you have launched the app before, open the tab and tap [Connect to camera].
3 iOS device: Tap [Mirrorless camera] and then tap [Pairing (Bluetooth)]. This step can be omitted once the devices have been paired.
4 iOS device: Tap the camera name. 5 iOS device: Read the pairing instructions. Pairing instructions will be displayed. Read the instructions carefully and tap [Understood].
6 iOS device: Tap the camera name again. The iOS device prompt you to select an accessory. Tap the camera name again.
7 Camera/iOS device: Initiate pairing. • Camera: Press J. • iOS device: Tap the button indicated in the illustration. The button in the illustration is labeled [Pair], but 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, the device will display an error message and pairing will fail. 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 before returning to Step 1. “Forget” the camera using the iOS “Settings” app.
8 Camera/iOS device: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete pairing. • Camera: Press J. The camera will display the message shown in the illustration when pairing is complete. • 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 may be prompted to select auto link (auto upload and auto clock and location synchronization) options. • This prompt will not be displayed a second time. Auto link settings can however be accessed at any time using [Auto link] in the tab.
❚❚ Connecting to a Paired Device Connecting to a smart device that has already been paired with the camera is quick and easy. 1 Camera: 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 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 Connecting the WT-7 • Before connecting 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 (0 xlii).
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. • For information on connecting to networks using a WT-7 wireless transmitter, see the manual supplied with the WT-7. A Menu Options for the WT-7 All menu options for the WT-7 can be found in the setup menu under [Wireless transmitter (WT-7)].
Troubleshooting Solutions to some common issues are listed below. • Troubleshooting information for the SnapBridge app can be found in the app’s online help, which can be viewed at: https://nikonimglib.com/snbr/onlinehelp/en/index.html • For information on the Wireless Transmitter Utility, see the utility’s online help. Problem The camera displays a TCP/IP error. The camera displays a “no memory card” error. Upload is interrupted and fails to resume. The connection is unreliable.
Cabled Connections to Computers and HDMI Devices Connecting to Computers Via USB Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. You can then use Nikon NX Studio software to copy pictures to the computer for viewing and editing. For information on establishing wireless connections to computers, see “Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi” (0 541) in “Establishing Wireless Connections to Computers or Smart Devices”.
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.
Connecting to HDMI Devices The camera can be connected to TVs, recorders, and other devices featuring HDMI connectors. Use the optional HDMI cable (0 704) or a third-party type C HDMI cable. These items must be purchased separately. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. 1 2 1 HDMI connector for connection to camera 2 HDMI connector for connection to external device * * Choose a cable with a connector that matches the connector on the HDMI device.
TVs • After tuning the TV to the HDMI input channel, turn the camera on and press the K button to view pictures on the television screen. • Audio playback volume can be adjusted using the controls on the TV. 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. See the SnapBridge app online help for details.
Recorders The camera can record video directly to connected HDMI recorders. Use the [HDMI] item in the setup menu to adjust settings for HDMI output. Some recorders will start and stop recording in response to camera controls. ❚❚ Output Resolution Choose the format for images output to the HDMI device. If [Auto] is selected, the camera will automatically choose the appropriate format. ❚❚ Advanced Adjust settings for connection to the HDMI device.
Option [External recording control] Description Choosing [On] allows camera controls to be used to start and stop recording when the camera is connected via HDMI to a third-party recorder that supports the Atomos Open Protocol. • External recording control is available with Atomos SHOGUN, NINJA, and SUMO-series Monitor recorders. For more information on device features and operation, contact the manufacturer or refer to the documentation provided with the recorder.
Option 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 selected options appear in the shooting display. • The footage will be [N-Log/HDR recorded directly to the (HLG) output external device. It cannot be options] saved to the camera memory card.
D No HDMI Output HDMI output is not available when: • 1920 × 1080 120p, 1920 × 1080 100p, or 1920 × 1080 slow-motion is selected for frame size/frame rate, or • the camera is in movie mode and connected to a computer running Camera Control Pro 2 D [10 Bit] Selected for [Output Data Depth] • • • • • • • The HDMI signal will be output at a bit depth of 10 bits only to HDMI recorders that support this option.
D 3840 × 2160; 60p/50p Footage output to external recorders with 3840 × 2160; 60p or 3840 × 2160; 50p selected for frame size/frame rate is not output at a frame rate of 60 or 50 fps. The camera automatically selects [1080p (progressive)] for [HDMI] > [Output resolution] in the setup menu, even if the option last selected by the user is [2160p (progressive)].
On-Camera Flash Photography “On-Camera” Versus “Remote” You can take pictures using an optional flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe or one or more remote flash units. • When using a flash, select [Off] for [Silent photography] in the photo shooting menu. Camera-Mounted Flash Units Take pictures using a flash unit mounted on the camera. See the following pages for more information.
Remote Flash Photography Take pictures with one or more remote flash units using wireless flash control (Advanced Wireless Lighting, or AWL). For more information, see “Remote Flash Photography” (0 629).
Using an On-Camera Flash 1 Mount a flash unit on the camera 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 appear in the shooting display when charging is complete. 3 Choose the flash control mode (0 616) and flash mode (0 619). 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 b P, A S M Shutter speed Set automatically by camera (1/200 s–1/60 s) Set automatically by camera (1/200 s–1/60 s) * 1/ 200 s–30 s 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 pre-flashes 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. The flash control modes available vary with the flash used. The options available in the flash control display vary with the option selected for [Flash control mode].
Option • [Auto external • flash] • • [Distancepriority manual] • • [Manual] • • • [Repeating flash] • Description Light from the flash is reflected from the subject to an auto external flash sensor and flash output adjusted automatically. Output can be adjusted using [Auto external flash compensation]. Auto external flash supports “auto aperture” (qA) and “non-TTL auto” (A) modes. See the flash unit manual for details. Choose the distance to the subject; flash output will be adjusted automatically.
D Unified Flash Control Unified flash control allows the camera and flash unit to share settings. Changes to flash settings made with either the camera or flash unit are reflected on both devices, as are changes made using optional Camera Control Pro 2 software. The flash unit must support unified flash control.
Flash Modes Use the [Flash mode] item in the photo shooting menu to choose the effect produced by the flash. The options available vary with the shooting mode. Option I J [Fill flash] (front-curtain sync) [Red-eye reduction] Description This mode is recommended in 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.
Option L [Slow sync] (Slow sync) [Slow sync + red-eye] K (red-eye reduction with slow sync) M s 620 [Rear-curtain sync] [Flash off] Flash Modes Description Available in As for “fill flash”, except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light. P, A • Note that photos may be prone to blurring due to camera shake at slow shutter speeds. • Use of a tripod is recommended. Use to include background lighting in portraits.
D Studio Strobe Lighting Rear-curtain sync cannot be used with studio flash systems, as the correct synchronization cannot be obtained.
Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to deliberately alter flash output, for example in order to change the brightness of the subject relative to the background. Via the [Flash compensation] item in the photo shooting menu, flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, reduced to prevent glare, or otherwise fine-tuned to produce the desired result. • Choose from values of from –3 to +1. • By default, changes are made in increments of 1/3 EV.
FV Lock This feature is used to lock flash output for CLS-compatible flash units, letting you take multiple photos or recompose shots without changing the flash level. Your subject need not be in the center of the frame, giving you more freedom when composing shots. • Flash output is adjusted automatically for any changes in ISO sensitivity and aperture. • FV lock is not available in b mode. 1 Assign [FV lock] to a control using Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls].
3 Turn the flash unit on and choose a flash control mode of monitor pre-flash qA or A. • If you are using an SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300 mounted on the camera accessory shoe, choose [TTL] or [Auto external flash] for [Flash control] > [Flash control mode]. • For information on other flash units, see the documentation provided with the unit. 4 Focus. Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.
5 Lock flash level. • After confirming that the flash-ready indicator (c) appears in the shooting display, press the [FV lock] control; the flash unit will emit a monitor pre-flash to determine the appropriate flash level. • Flash output will lock and an FV lock icon (r) will appear in the shooting display. 6 Recompose the shot. 7 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, press the DISP button in photo mode (0 25).
❚❚ Auto External Flash 1 2 1 Flash control mode (0 616) FP indicator (0 404) 2 Auto external flash compensation (0 616) ❚❚ Distance-Priority Manual 1 2 3 1 Flash control mode (0 616) FP indicator (0 404) 2 Distance-priority manual flash compensation (0 616) 3 Distance (0 616) ❚❚ Manual 1 2 1 Flash control mode (0 616) FP indicator (0 404) 2 Flash level (0 616) Flash Info for On-Camera Units 627
❚❚ Repeating Flash 1 Flash control mode (0 616) 2 Output (0 616) 3 Times (0 616) Frequency (0 616) 1 2 3 D Flash Info and Camera Settings The flash information display shows select 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.
Remote Flash Photography What Is Remote Flash Photography? Take pictures with one or more remote flash units using wireless flash control (Advanced Wireless Lighting, or AWL). For information on using a flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe, see “On-Camera Flash Photography” (0 611). Throughout this chapter, operations involving an accessory connected to the camera are indicated by C, operations involving remote flash units by f.
Using Remote Flash Units Remote flash units can be controlled via: • radio signals * (0 631), • optical signals from a flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe (0 645), • radio signals, with additional lighting provided by a shoe-mounted flash unit * (0 644), or • combined radio and optical signals * (0 656). * Radio flash control is available only when a WR-R10 is connected to the camera.
Radio AWL Remote flash control provided via radio signals from a WR-R10 connected to the camera is termed “radio Advanced Wireless Lighting”, or “radio AWL”. Radio AWL is available with SB-5000 flash units. Establishing a Wireless Connection Before using radio AWL, establish a wireless connection between the WR-R10 and the remote flash units. D The WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller Be sure to update the firmware for the optional WR-R10 wireless remote controller to version 3.
2 C: Select [Radio AWL] for [Flash control] > [Wireless flash options] in the photo shooting menu. 3 C: Choose a channel for the WR-R10. Set the WR-R10 channel selector to the desired channel.
4 C: Choose a link mode for the WR-R10. Select [Wireless remote (WR) options] > [Link mode] in the camera 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. • As camera will not communicate with devices with which it has not been paired, this option can be used to prevent signal interference from other devices in the vicinity.
5 f: Establish a wireless connection between the WR-R10 and the remote flash units. • Set the remote units to radio AWL remote mode. • Set the remote units to the channel you selected for the WR-R10 in Step 3. • 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. Pairing is complete when the LINK lamps on the WR-R10 and flash unit flash orange and green.
7 f: Confirm that the flash-ready lights for all flash units are lit. In radio AWL, the flash-ready indicator will light in the camera shooting or flash information display when all flash units are ready. D Listing Remote Flash Units To view the flash units currently controlled using radio AWL, select [Flash control] > [Radio remote flash info] in the camera photo shooting menu. • The identifier (remote flash unit name) for each unit can be changed using flash unit controls.
Remote Flash Photography Settings are adjusted using [Flash control] > [Remote flash control] in the photo shooting menu. Choose a remote flash control mode and take pictures as described below. ❚❚ Group Flash Select this item if you want to adjust settings separately for the flash units in each group. 1 C: Select [Group flash] for [Flash control] > [Remote flash control]. 2 C: Highlight [Group flash options] in the [Flash control] display and press 2.
3 C: Choose a flash control mode and flash level. • Choose a flash control mode and flash level for the flash units in each group. • The following options are available: Option TTL qA M –– (off) Description i-TTL flash control. Auto aperture. Available only with compatible flash units. Choose the flash level manually. The remote units do not fire. [Comp.] 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 and arrange the flash units. • See the documentation provided with the flash units for more information. • Test-fire the units and confirm that they are functioning normally. To test-fire the units, press the i button in the flash info display, highlight [c Test flash], and press J (0 659). 6 C: Take the photograph.
❚❚ Quick Wireless Control Select this item to control the relative balance between the remote flash units in groups A and B and adjust flash output for group C. Output for group C is adjusted manually. 1 C: Select [Quick wireless control] for [Flash control] > [Remote flash control]. 2 C: Highlight [Quick wireless control options] in the [Flash control] display and press 2.
3 C: Adjust quick wireless control settings. • Choose the balance between groups A and B. • Adjust flash compensation for groups A and B. • Adjust settings for group C: - Select [M] to enable or [––] to disable the units in group C. - When [M] is selected, the units in group C will fire at the chosen output.
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 and arrange the flash units. • See the documentation provided with the flash units for more information. • Test-fire the units and confirm that they are functioning normally. To test-fire the units, press the i button in the flash info display, highlight [c Test flash], and press J (0 659). 6 C: Take the photograph.
❚❚ Remote Repeating The flash units fire repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a multiple-exposure effect. 1 C: Select [Remote repeating] for [Flash control] > [Remote flash control]. 2 C: Highlight [Remote repeating options] in the [Flash control] display and press 2. 3 C: Adjust remote repeating options. • Adjust “output”, “times”, and “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 and arrange the flash units. • See the documentation provided with the flash units for more information. • Test-fire the units and confirm that they are functioning normally. To test-fire the units, press the i button in the flash info display, highlight [c Test flash], and press J (0 659). 6 C: Take the photograph.
Adding a Shoe-Mounted Flash Unit Radio-controlled flash units (0 631) 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. Once the unit is attached, settings can be adjusted from the camera menus or using the controls on the SB-5000.
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 “Features Available with CLS-Compatible Flash Units” (0 693). • If the flash unit in question is an SB-5000 or SB-500, settings can be adjusted from the camera. For more information, see “Using Optical AWL with the SB-5000 or SB-500” (0 646).
Using Optical AWL with the SB-5000 or SB-500 Mount the flash unit on the camera accessory shoe. Select [Optical AWL] for [Flash control] > [Wireless flash options] in the photo shooting menu and choose a remote flash control mode (the SB-500 supports only [Group flash]). Choose a remote flash control mode and take pictures as described below. D The SB-5000 When an SB-5000 is mounted on the camera accessory shoe, [Flash control] settings can also be changed using the controls on the flash unit.
3 C: Adjust flash output and choose the channel and flash control mode. • Choose the flash control mode and flash level for the master flash and the remote flash units in each group. • The following options are available: Option TTL qA M –– (off) Description i-TTL flash control. Auto aperture. Available only with compatible flash units. Choose the flash level manually. The remote units do not fire. [Comp.] cannot be adjusted.
4 f: Choose a channel for the remote flash units. Set the remote flash units to the channel selected for [Channel] in Step 3. 5 f: Group the remote flash units. • Choose a group (A, B, or C). • If you are using an SB-500 as the master flash, choose from groups A and B. • There is no limit on the number of remote flash units that may be used. The practical maximum, however, is three per group, as the light emitted by the remote flash units will interfere with performance if more flash units are used.
❚❚ Quick Wireless Control (SB-5000 Only) Select this item to control the relative balance between the remote flash units in groups A and B and adjust flash output for group C. Output for group C is adjusted manually. 1 C: Select [Quick wireless control] for [Flash control] > [Remote flash control]. 2 C: Highlight [Quick wireless control options] in the [Flash control] display and press 2.
3 C: Adjust quick wireless control settings. • Choose the balance between groups A and B. • Adjust flash compensation for groups A and B. • Adjust settings for group C: - Select [M] to enable or [––] to disable the units in group C. - When [M] is selected, the units in group C will fire at the chosen output. • Choose the channel. - For [Channel], choose the channel (1–4) the master flash will use for optical remote flash control.
4 f: Choose a channel for the remote flash units. Set the remote flash units to the channel selected for [Channel] in Step 3. 5 f: Group the remote flash units. • Choose a group (A, B, or C). • There is no limit on the number of remote flash units that may be used. The practical maximum, however, is three per group, as the light emitted by the remote flash units will interfere with performance if more flash units are used. 6 C/f: Compose the shot and arrange the flash units.
❚❚ Remote Repeating (SB-5000 Only) The flash units fire repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a multiple-exposure effect. 1 C: Select [Remote repeating] for [Flash control] > [Remote flash control]. 2 C: Highlight [Remote repeating options] in the [Flash control] display and press 2.
3 C: Adjust remote repeating options. • Adjust “output”, “times”, and “frequency”. • Enable or disable selected groups. - Select [ON] to enable the selected group, [––] to disable the selected group. • Choose the channel. - For [Channel], choose the channel (1–4) the master flash will use for optical remote flash control. - If the remote flash units include an SB-500, you must choose channel [3].
4 f: Choose a channel for the remote flash units. Set the remote flash units to the channel selected for [Channel] in Step 3. 5 f: Group the remote flash units. • Choose a group (A, B, or C). • There is no limit on the number of remote flash units that may be used. The practical maximum, however, is three per group, as the light emitted by the remote flash units will interfere with performance if more flash units are used. 6 C/f: Compose the shot and arrange the flash units.
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 master flash is mounted on a hand-held camera. • Be sure that direct light or strong reflections from the remote flash units do not enter the camera lens (in [TTL] mode) or the photocells on the remote flash units ([qA] mode). Otherwise light from the flash units may interfere with exposure.
Optical/Radio AWL For simultaneous optical and radio AWL, attach a WR-R10 and mount an SU-800 or a master flash that supports optical flash control (the SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, or SB-500) on the accessory shoe. • Establish connections between the WR-R10 and all radiocontrolled flash units (0 631). • If an SB-500 is mounted on the camera accessory shoe, select [Optical/radio AWL] for [Wireless flash options].
Flash Info for Remote Units The camera can display flash info for a SB-5000 or SB-500 flash unit 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, press the DISP button in photo mode (0 25).
❚❚ Quick Wireless Control 1 2 8 7 6 5 3 4 1 Flash-ready indicator 1 2 Remote flash control (0 294) FP indicator (0 404) 3 Channel 2 (0 631, 649) 4 Link mode 3 (0 480) 5 Group C flash control mode and flash level (output; 0 639, 649) 6 Flash compensation (0 639, 649) 7 A:B ratio (0 639, 649) 8 Remote flash control mode 2 (0 293) ❚❚ Remote Repeating 1 2 3 8 7 6 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 658 Flash Info for Remote Units Flash-ready indicator 1 Remote flash control (0 294) Output (0 642, 652) Channel 2 (0
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 both icons together. Optical AWL channel for joint optical and radio AWL is displayed only when SB-500 is used as master flash. 3 Displayed only when radio AWL or joint optical and radio AWL is used. 4 Icons are displayed for each group only when joint optical and radio AWL is used.
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 list of common problems.
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 control panel, viewfinder, or monitor turns off without warning: Choose longer delays for Custom Setting c3 [Power off delay]. ● The control panel is unresponsive and dim: Control panel response times and brightness vary with temperature. ● Shooting The camera takes time to turn on: More time will be needed to find files if the memory card contains large numbers of files or folders.
Photos are out of focus: • Is the camera in manual focus mode? To enable autofocus, select AF-S, AF-C, or AF-F for focus mode. • Autofocus does not perform well under the following conditions. In these cases, use manual focus or focus lock.
Focus does not lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway: When AF-C is selected for focus mode, focus can be locked by pressing the center of the sub-selector. ● Focus-point selection is not available: Focus-point selection is not available when [Auto-area AF], [Autoarea AF (people)], or [Auto-area AF (animals)] is selected for AF-area mode.
Smudges appear in photographs: • Are there smudges on the front or rear (mount-side) lens elements? • Is there foreign matter on the image sensor? Perform image sensor cleaning. ● Bokeh is irregular: With fast shutter speeds and/or fast lenses, you may notice irregularities in how bokeh is shaped. The effect can be mitigated by choosing slower shutter speeds and/or higher f-numbers.
Image artifacts appear in the display during shooting: • 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. • Randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or bright spots may arise as a result of increases in the temperature of the camera’s internal circuits. Turn the camera off when it is not in use.
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]. For consistent results over a series of photographs, choose a setting other than [A] (auto). ● The option selected for metering cannot be changed: The option selected for metering cannot be changed during exposure lock.
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.
Pictures are not displayed on HDMI devices: Confirm that an HDMI cable is correctly connected. ● Output to HDMI devices does not function as expected: • Confirm that an HDMI cable is correctly connected. • Is [On] selected for [HDMI] > [Advanced] > [External recording control] in the setup menu? • Pictures may display correctly if default settings are restored using the [Reset all settings] item in the setup menu.
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]. • Confirm that [Connect to smart device] > [Wi-Fi connection] is enabled in the setup menu. • Try disabling and re-enabling wireless network features on the smart device.
Miscellaneous The date of recording is not correct: Is the camera clock set correctly? The clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks; check it regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as necessary. ● Menu items cannot be selected: Some items are not available at certain combinations of settings.
Alerts and Error Messages This section lists the alerts and error messages that appear in the control panel and camera display. Alerts The following alerts appear in the control panel and camera display: Alert Problem Camera Control display panel Low battery. H Solution Ready spare battery. Ensure that the lens is correctly attached. • Ensure that retractable lenses are extended. Lens is not correctly • This indicator is also attached.
Alert Camera Control display panel Problem Solution • • Subject too bright; limits of camera exposure metering system exceeded. • • (Exposure indicators and shutter speed or aperture display flash) • • Subject too dark; limits of camera exposure metering system exceeded. • • 674 Alerts and Error Messages Lower ISO sensitivity. Shooting mode P: Use third-party ND (neutral density) filter (filter can also be used if alert is still displayed after following settings are adjusted in mode S or A).
Alert Camera Control display panel c (flashes) Full (flashes) Err (flashes) Card (flashes) — Problem Solution Photo may be underexposed. Check Flash has fired at full distance to subject and settings such as aperture, power. flash range, and ISO sensitivity. Subjects appear dark and Use optional flash unit. underexposed. • Delete pictures from • Memory memory card until there is insufficient to room for additional record further pictures to be recorded. photos.
Error Messages The following error messages may appear in the camera display: Messages Camera Control display panel Shutter release disabled. — Recharge battery. This battery cannot be used. It does not communicate — properly with this camera. To use the camera safely, choose a battery designated for — use in this camera. No memory card. 676 [-E-] Alerts and Error Messages Problem Battery exhausted. Solution • Replace with spare battery. • Charge battery. • Battery info not available.
Messages Camera Control display panel Problem Solution • Error accessing memory card. Cannot access this memory card. Insert another card. Card, Err (flashes) Unable to create new folder. Check that camera supports memory card. • If error persists after card has been repeatedly ejected and reinserted, card may be damaged. Contact retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative. • Delete pictures from memory card until there is room for additional pictures to be recorded.
Messages Camera Control display panel This card is not formatted. Format the card. FTZ mount adapter firmware version not supported. Upgrade FTZ firmware. Recording interrupted. Please wait. The camera is too hot. It cannot be used until it cools. Please wait. Camera will turn itself off. 678 Problem Memory card is For not correctly (flashes) formatted. Solution • • Format memory card. Replace with correctlyformatted memory card. — Mount adapter firmware out of date.
Messages Camera Control display panel Problem Folder contains no images. Folder contains no images. — No pictures in folder selected for playback. Solution Insert memory card that contains pictures. Use [Playback folder] item in playback menu to select folder that contains pictures. • Cannot display this file. — Cannot select this file. — This movie cannot be edited. — File has been modified using computer Do not overwrite images application or using computer does not applications.
Technical Notes Compatible Lenses and Accessories The camera can be used with all Z mount lenses. Confirm that the lens name includes “NIKKOR Z”. A Compatible F Mount Lenses F mount lenses can be mounted on Z mount cameras using an FTZ mount adapter. • Some features may not be available depending on the lens used.
The Camera Display and Control Panel For illustrative purposes, the displays are shown with all indicators lit.
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 682 Release mode (0 125, 160) Focus point (0 56, 77) Focus mode (0 74) AF-area mode (0 77) Active D-Lighting (0 283) Picture Control (0 139) Bluetooth connection indicator (0 483) Airplane mode (0 482) White balance (0 94, 145, 267) Image area (0 260) Image size (0 154) Image quality (0 152) i icon (0 136) Exposure and flash bracketing indicator (0 298) WB bracketing indicator (0 303) ADL bracketing indicator (0 306) HDR indicator (0 321) Multiple exposure indicator (0
26 ISO sensitivity (0 118) 27 ISO sensitivity indicator (0 118) 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator (0 120) Exposure compensation indicator (0 122) Flash compensation indicator (0 622) Subject-tracking AF (0 86) Aperture (0 108, 109) Aperture lock icon (0 429) Shutter speed (0 108, 109) Flash sync indicator (0 404) Shutter speed lock icon (0 429) FV lock indicator (0 623) 37 Metering (0 157) 38 Autoexposure (AE) lock (0 133) 39 Battery indicator (0 44, 727) 40 USB power delivery (0
The Information Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 1 Shooting mode (0 106) 2 Flexible program indicator (0 107) 3 User setting mode (0 115) 4 Shutter speed lock icon (0 429) 5 Shutter speed (0 108, 109) 6 Aperture lock icon (0 429) 7 Aperture (0 108, 109) 684 The Camera Display and Control Panel 8 8 Exposure indicator Exposure (0 110) 9 Exposure compensation (0 122) Auto bracketing (0 297) Flash sync indicator (0 404)
1 2 3 10 4 9 5 8 7 6 1 Flash compensation indicator (0 622) 2 Exposure compensation indicator (0 122) 3 Exposure compensation value (0 122) Exposure and flash bracketing indicator (0 298) WB bracketing indicator (0 303) ADL bracketing indicator (0 306) HDR indicator (0 321) Multiple exposure indicator (0 312) 4 “k” (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures; 0 47) 5 Number of exposures remaining (0 47, 773) 6 i icon (0 136) 7 ISO sensitivity (0 118) 8 ISO sensitivity indicator (0 118) Au
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 23 22 21 20 11 12 13 19 18 17 14 15 16 1 Bluetooth connection indicator (0 483) Airplane mode (0 482) 2 Wi-Fi connection indicator (0 158) 3 Long exposure noise reduction indicator (0 285) 4 Shutter type (0 398) Silent photography (0 100) 5 Exposure delay mode (0 397) 6 Interval timer indicator (0 326) t icon (0 55) 7 Flash control mode (0 616) 8 “Beep” indicator (0 476) 9 Battery indicator (0 44, 727) 10 USB power delivery (0 492) 686 The Camera Display and Control Panel
❚❚ Movie Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 16 8 15 14 13 12 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Recording indicator (0 63) “No movie” indicator (0 65) External recording control (0 606) Destination (0 177) Frame size and rate/image quality (0 168) Image area (0 175) Time remaining (0 63) Timecode (0 375) File name (0 364) Wind noise reduction (0 374) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Headphone volume (0 374) Release mode (still photography; 0 130) Sound level (0 174) Microphone sensitivity (0 174) Frequency response (0 373) Electroni
The Viewfinder ❚❚ Photo Mode 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 46 45 16 17 44 43 42 41 40 39 18 19 20 21 22 38 37 36 34 32 30 35 33 31 1 Battery indicator (0 44, 727) 2 USB power delivery (0 492) 3 Live view preview indicator (0 402) 4 Vibration reduction indicator (0 161) 5 Interval timer indicator (0 326) t icon (0 55) 6 688 “No memory card” indicator (0 45, 49) Memory card hightemperature warning (0 48) Flash mode (0 619) The Camera Display and Control Panel 29 28 26 25 23 27 24 7 8 9 10 11 12
15 Image area (0 260) 16 Bluetooth connection indicator (0 483) Airplane mode (0 482) 17 Wi-Fi connection indicator (0 158) 18 Focus point (0 56, 77) 19 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator (0 298) WB bracketing indicator (0 303) ADL bracketing indicator (0 306) HDR indicator (0 321) Multiple exposure indicator (0 312) 20 Number of shots in exposure and flash bracketing sequence (0 298) Number of shots in WB bracketing sequence (0 303) Number of shots in ADL bracketing sequence (0 306) HDR exposure diffe
38 Focus indicator (0 91) 39 Exposure delay mode (0 397) 40 Shutter type (0 398) Silent photography (0 100) 41 Shooting mode (0 106) 42 Flexible program indicator (0 107) 43 Flicker detection (0 289) 44 Shutter speed lock icon (0 429) 45 AF-area brackets (0 77) 46 Temperature warning 690 The Camera Display and Control Panel
❚❚ Movie Mode 1 2 3 4 5 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 6 7 8 9 1 Frame size and rate/image quality (0 168) 2 Image area (0 175) 3 File name (0 364) 4 External recording control (0 606) 5 Recording indicator (0 63) “No movie” indicator (0 65) 6 Timecode (0 375) 7 Time remaining (0 63) 8 Destination (0 177) 9 Release mode (still photography; 0 130) 10 Sound level (0 174) 11 Microphone sensitivity (0 174) 12 Frequency response (0 373) 13 Wind noise reduction (0 374) 14 Headphone volume (0 374) 15 Highlight displa
The Control Panel 1 2 3 4 5 13 12 6 11 7 8 10 1 Shutter speed lock icon (0 429) 2 Shutter speed (0 108, 109) 3 Exposure compensation indicator (0 122) 4 5 6 7 692 Exposure compensation value (0 122) Aperture lock icon (0 429) Aperture (0 108, 109) USB power delivery (0 492) Battery indicator (0 44, 727) The Camera Display and Control Panel 9 8 “k” (appears when memory 9 10 11 12 13 remains for over 1000 exposures; 0 47) Number of exposures remaining (0 47, 773) Release mode (0 125, 160) ISO
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 Compatible Flash Units SB-910/ SB-900/ SB-800 Master Remote Optical Advanced Wireless Lighting 694 Remote flash control i-TTL i-TTL Quick [A : B] wireless flash control qA Auto apertu
Flash unit SB-300 SB-400 SB-R200 SB-500 7 8 SU-800 4 5 6 SB-600 1 2 3 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 4
9 10 Available only in i-TTL flash control mode or when the flash is configured to emit monitor preflashes in qA or A flash control mode. Firmware updates for the SB-910 and SB-900 can be performed from the camera. ❚❚ 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.
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 Stand-alone flash unit Remote flash units controlled via Advanced Wireless Lighting Flash control mode Metered area 6-mm circle in center of i-TTL frame Area metered by flash Auto aperture (qA) exposure meter i-TTL Entire frame Auto aperture (qA) Area metered by flash Non-TTL auto (A) exposure meter D Notes on Optional Flash Units • Refer to the flash unit manual for detail
• 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.
A Modeling Illumination • Pressing the control to which [Preview] has been assigned using Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls] causes CLS-compatible flash units to emit a modeling flash. • This feature can be used with Advanced Wireless Lighting to preview the total lighting effect achieved with multiple flash units. • The effects of shadows cast by the flash are best observed directly rather than in the shooting display.
Other Compatible Accessories A variety of accessories are available for your Nikon camera. D Compatible Accessories • • Availability may vary with country or region. See our website or brochures for the latest information. Power Sources EN-EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery: EN-EL15c batteries can be used with Nikon Z 7II/Z 6II digital cameras. - EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL15c (0 777).
• MB-N11 Power Battery Pack/MB-N10 Battery Pack: Battery packs for Nikon mirrorless cameras. Attached to the camera, both allow the use of up to two EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion batteries as a power source. - The MB-N11 is equipped with a shutter-release button, main and subcommand dials, a multi selector, and Fn and AF-ON buttons for use when the camera is rotated to take pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation. - EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can be used in place of the EN-EL15c.
• EP-5B Power Connector, EH-5d/EH-5c/EH-5b AC Adapter: Use AC adapters to power the camera for extended periods. - The EP-5B is needed to connect the EH-5d/EH-5c/EH-5b to the camera. See “Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter” (0 733) for details. Filters Neutral Color (NC) filters can be used to protect the lens. • 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.
● HDMI Cables HC-E1 HDMI Cable: An HDMI cable with a type C connector for connection to the camera and a type A connector for connection to HDMI devices. ● Hot Shoe Adapters AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter: Mount the AS-15 on the camera hot shoe to connect studio strobe lights or other flash equipment via a sync terminal. ● Accessory Shoe Covers BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover: A cover protecting the accessory shoe when no flash unit is attached.
Flash Units SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, SB-400, SB-300, and SB-R200 Speedlights: These units can be mounted on the camera for flash photography. Some also support wireless remote control for off-camera flash photography with multiple flash units. - See the manual supplied with each Speedlight for information on mounting the unit on the camera.
Microphones ME-1 Stereo Microphone: Connect the ME-1 to the camera microphone jack to record stereo sound. Using an external microphone also reduces the chance of picking up equipment noise, such as the sounds produced during movie recording when focus is achieved using autofocus. • ME-W1 Wireless Microphone: A wireless Bluetooth microphone. Use the ME-W1 for off-camera recording.
Wireless Remote Controllers WR-R11b, WR-R10, and WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers - When a WR-R11b/WR-R10 wireless remote controller is attached to the accessory terminal, the camera can be controlled wirelessly using a WR-T10 wireless remote controller. - WR-R11b/WR-R10 wireless remote controllers can also be used to control radio-controlled flash units. - For synchronized release involving more than one camera, ready multiple cameras with paired WR-R11b/WR-R10 units attached.
D The HDMI/USB Cable Clip To prevent accidental disconnection, attach the supplied clip to USB cables or optional HDMI cables as shown (note that the clip may not fit all third-party HDMI cables). • The illustrations show the USB cable. Pass HDMI cables through the other channel. • Keep the monitor in the storage position when using the cable clip. * Insert the projection on the HDMI/USB cable clip into the matching indentation on the camera before plugging the cable in.
USB cable HDMI cable and USB cable used simultaneously D Attaching and Removing the Accessory Shoe Cover The cover slides into the shoe as shown. To remove the cover, hold the camera firmly, press the cover down with a thumb and slide it in the direction shown.
Optional MB-N11 Power Battery Packs ❚❚ Parts of the MB-N11: Names and Functions The name and function of each part of the MB-N11 are listed below. 1 2 3 8 7 Protects the MB-N11’s power/signal contacts. Signal contacts — Power contacts — Multi selector for Performs the role selected using Custom vertical shooting Setting f9 [Assign MB-N11 buttons]. AF-ON button for Performs the role selected using Custom vertical shooting Setting f9 or g7 [Assign MB-N11 buttons].
14 15 16 17 10 11 12 13 9 9 10 11 12 13 14 Charging connector cover Charging connector LED lamp (×2) Mounting screw Attachment wheel Battery-holder chamber 15 Battery-holder latch Power connector cover 17 Tripod socket 16 Used when connecting an optional EH-7P charging AC adapter. Light while batteries are charging. Used when attaching the MB-N11 to the camera. Where the battery holder is inserted. Locks the battery holder in place after insertion. For use with optional EP-5B power connectors.
18 22 21 Battery-chamber cover holder Sub-command dial 19 for vertical shooting 18 20 Control lock Shutter-release 21 button for vertical shooting Fn button for 22 vertical shooting 712 Other Compatible Accessories 20 19 Holds the camera battery-chamber cover while it is removed from the camera. Performs the same role as the matching control on the camera. Locks the controls on the MB-N11 to prevent accidental operation. • The control lock is not a power switch.
23 24 25 28 27 26 23 Battery Chamber A 24 Battery power terminals (×2) 25 Battery Chamber B 26 Battery holder power terminals 27 Battery latch 28 Battery holder Holds one EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery. See “Inserting Batteries in the MB-N11” (0 716). Holds one EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery. See “Inserting Batteries in the MB-N11” (0 716) Locks the battery in Chamber A in place after insertion. See “Inserting Batteries in the MB-N11” (0 716).
❚❚ Attaching the MB-N11 Before attaching the MB-N11, turn the camera off. To prevent unintended operation while attachment is in progress, leave the control lock on the MB-N11 in the L (locked) position until the process is complete. 1 Remove the contact cap from the battery pack. Keep the contact cap in a safe place. 2 Remove the battery-chamber cover from the bottom of the camera and place it in the batterychamber cover holder on the MB-N11. If a battery is inserted in the camera, remove it.
3 Attach the MB-N11 to the camera. Rotate the attachment wheel in the direction shown by the FLOCK arrow to secure the battery pack in place. D Removing the MB-N11 To remove the MB-N11, turn the camera off, then loosen the attachment wheel by turning it in the direction opposite to that shown by the arrow. After removing the MB-N11, remove the battery-chamber cover from the battery-chamber cover holder and replace it on the camera.
❚❚ Inserting Batteries in the MB-N11 The MB-N11 can be used with up to two ENEL15c rechargeable Li-ion batteries. Before inserting the batteries, turn the camera off. To prevent unintended operation while the batteries are being exchanged, you will also need to leave the control lock on the MB-N11 in the L (locked) position until the exchange is complete. 1 Keeping the holder-chamber latch pressed, slide the holder-chamber cover in the direction shown, and then swing the cover open.
3 Insert the batteries in the battery holder. Insert the batteries as shown. The battery latch will click into place when the battery in Chamber A is fully inserted. A B 4 Insert the battery holder terminals-first. Using the bottom of the battery holder to depress the battery-holder latch, slide the battery holder into the chamber terminals-first. The latch will click back into place when the holder is fully inserted.
5 Close the holder-chamber cover and latch it by pressing and sliding it in the direction shown. A Removing the Batteries Remove the holder and then remove the batteries as shown.
A Exchanging the Battery in Chamber A • The battery in Chamber A can be exchanged without removing the battery holder. Slide the battery into the chamber, stopping when the latch clicks into place. • The battery can be removed by pressing the latch as shown and sliding the battery from the holder.
A Exchanging Batteries While Shooting When two batteries are inserted, you can replace the battery in Chamber A without turning the camera off. You may find this useful when using the camera continuously for extended periods. Be careful not to press the battery-holder latch or remove the battery holder while exchanging batteries. A Battery Order • • 720 If you are using only one battery, it can be inserted in either chamber. When two batteries are inserted, the battery in Chamber A will be used first.
❚❚ Charging Batteries Using a Charging AC Adapter Optional EH-7P charging AC adapters can be used to charge batteries inserted in the MB-N11. 1 Connect an EH-7P charging AC adapter to the charging connector on the MB-N11. • Turn the camera off. The batteries will not charge while the camera is on. • Batteries can be charged in the MB-N11 even when the pack is removed from the camera. Be sure to attach the contact cap to the MB-N11 before proceeding.
2 Plug the charging AC adapter into a household power outlet. • The batteries charge while the camera is off. • The LED lamp for the battery that is currently charging will light while charging is in progress. The LED lamp turns off when charging is complete. • The time needed to charge two fully-exhausted batteries is about 5 hours and 30 minutes. • If two batteries are inserted, the battery in Chamber B will charge first. • The shape of the EH-7P varies with the country or region of sale.
D Charging Batteries • The EH-7P will not charge the batteries if connected to the camera USB port while the MB-N11 is attached. Connect the EH-7P to the charging connector on the MB-N11. • The EH-7P can be used to charge EN-EL15c and EN-EL15b batteries only. EN-EL15a and EN-EL15 batteries cannot be charged using the EH-7P. Use an MH-25a battery charger instead.
❚❚ Using a Charging AC Adapter as a Power Source Optional EH-7P charging AC adapters can power the camera while connected to the MB-N11’s charging connector. D Power Supply • The charging AC adapter will supply power to the camera only if a battery is inserted in one or both of Chambers A and B. The EH-7P will supply power when EN-EL15c, EN-EL15b, EN-EL15a, or EN-EL15 batteries are inserted. • The batteries in the battery pack will not charge while the camera is powered by an outside power source.
2 Plug in the charging AC adapter into a household power outlet. The shape of the EH-7P varies with the country or region of sale. 3 To begin the supply of power to the camera, turn the camera on and select [Enable] for [USB power delivery] in the setup menu. 4 To end the supply of power to the camera, unplug the charging AC adapter and disconnect it from the MB-N11.
D Using an Optional AC Adapter and Power Connector The optional EH-5d AC adapter and EP-5B power connector provide a steady supply of power when the camera must be left on for extended periods. When using the adapter with the MB-N11, insert the EP-5B in Chamber A before connecting it to the EH-5d. • An EH-5c or EH-5b can be used in place of the EH-5d. The EP-5B can be inserted only in Chamber A.
❚❚ Checking the Level of the Batteries in the MB-N11 When the MB-N11 is connected, the level of the battery currently providing power to the camera is shown in the shooting display and control panel while the camera is on (0 44). • The chamber containing the battery currently in use is indicated by an icon next to the battery level in the shooting display. • Additional information, including the battery age and precise battery level, can be viewed using the [Battery info] item in the setup menu.
❚❚ Precautions for Use Observe the following precautions when using the MB-N11. • Touching the power/signal contacts with metal objects could cause a short-circuit; replace the contact cap before storing or transporting the battery pack. • The camera memory card access lamp may light when the MB-N11 is attached to or removed from the camera.
D Camera Warning Messages If the camera displays one of the following messages, take the steps described below. • If the camera displays the message [Shutter release disabled. Recharge battery.], insert a spare battery. Turn the camera off before proceeding if the battery in question is inserted in Chamber B or if there is only one battery in the holder and it is inserted in Chamber A. • If the camera displays the message [Error. Press shutter-release button to reset.], press the shutter-release button.
❚❚ If the Holder-Chamber Cover Detaches In order to protect the holder-chamber cover from damage, it may detach if force is applied while it is open. The holderchamber cover can be re-attached as shown. • Before re-attaching the holder-chamber cover, slide the cover so that the hinge is visible.
❚❚ Specifications Power source Charging time Charging connector Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Up to two EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion batteries* * EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used, but note that the number of pictures that can be taken or length of movie footage that can be recorded on a single charge (battery endurance) is less than with the EN-EL15c. Approx.
D Low Ambient Temperatures The camera may not function at low temperatures (approximately 10 °C/ 50 °F or below) when powered by partially-charged batteries. In cold weather, charge one set of batteries before use and keep another in a warm place, ready to be exchanged as necessary. Once warmed, cold batteries may recover some of their charge.
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 to the EP-5B power connector. • Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on the AC adapter (e). • Insert the DC plug into the DC IN connector (r). • A P icon is displayed when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
Software The following Nikon software can be used with the camera: Computer Software Nikon computer software is available from the Nikon Download Center. Check the version and system requirements and be sure to download the latest version. https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ ● • Camera Control Pro 2 (available for purchase): Control the camera remotely from a computer and save photographs directly to the computer hard disk.
• 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. • Webcam Utility: The Webcam Utility lets you use your camera as a webcam when it is connected to the computer via USB. The camera will appear as “Webcam Utility” in web conferencing apps. Selecting “Webcam Utility” converts the camera into a webcam.
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.
Image Sensor Cleaning Dirt or dust entering the camera when lenses are exchanged or the body cap is removed may adhere to the surface of the image sensor and affect your photographs. The “clean image sensor” option vibrates the sensor to remove dust. The image sensor can be cleaned at any time from the menus, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned off. If image sensor cleaning fails to resolve the problem, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative.
❚❚ Cleaning the Image Sensor at Shutdown Option 6 [Clean at shutdown] [Cleaning off] Description The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each time the camera is turned off. Automatic image sensor cleaning off. 1 Select [Automatic cleaning] for [Clean image sensor]. Pressing 2 when [Automatic cleaning] is highlighted displays [Automatic cleaning] options. 2 Highlight an option. Press J to select the highlighted option.
Manual Cleaning If foreign matter cannot be removed from the image sensor using image sensor cleaning, the sensor can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the sensor is extremely delicate and easily damaged; we recommend that manual cleaning be performed only by a Nikon-authorized service representative. 1 Turn the camera off and remove the lens. 2 Holding the camera so that light can enter the camera, examine the image sensor for dust or lint.
D Foreign Matter on the Image Sensor Foreign matter entering the camera when lenses or body caps are removed or exchanged (or in rare circumstances lubricant or fine particles from the camera itself) may adhere to the image sensor, where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions.
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Camera Care Do Not Drop Do not drop the camera or lens or subject them to blows. The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. ● Keep Dry Keep the camera dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism caused by water inside the camera can not only be expensive to repair but can in fact cause irreparable damage.
● 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.
The Lens Contacts Keep the lens contacts clean. Avoid touching them with your fingers. ● Store in a Well-Ventilated Area To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic, or where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, for example near a heater or in an enclosed vehicle on a hot day.
Monitor/Viewfinder The monitors (including viewfinder) are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction. Images recorded with the device are unaffected. Your understanding is requested. Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.
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.
• • • • • Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F). Failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures of 5 °C–35 °C (41 °F–95 °F). The battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 60 °C (140 °F).
Have Fully-Charged Spare Batteries Ready on Cold Days Partially-charged batteries may not function on cold days. In cold weather, charge one battery before use and keep another in a warm place, ready to be exchanged as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge. ● Battery Level Turning the camera on or off repeatedly when the battery is fully discharged will shorten battery life. Batteries that have been fully discharged must be charged before use.
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 Z 7II/Z 6II Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses Nikon Z mount Lens Compatible lenses • • Z mount NIKKOR lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses (mount adapter required; restrictions may apply) Effective pixels Effective pixels • • Z 7II: 45.7 million Z 6II: 24.5 million Image sensor Type 35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) Z 7II: 46.89 million Total pixels • Z 6II: 25.
Storage Z 7II [FX (36 × 24)] selected for image area: - 8256 × 5504 (Large: 45.4 M) - 6192 × 4128 (Medium: 25.6 M) - 4128 × 2752 (Small: 11.4 M) • [DX (24 × 16)] selected for image area: - 5408 × 3600 (Large: 19.5 M) - 4048 × 2696 (Medium: 10.9 M) - 2704 × 1800 (Small: 4.9 M) • [5:4 (30 × 24)] selected for image area: - 6880 × 5504 (Large: 37.9 M) - 5152 × 4120 (Medium: 21.2 M) - 3440 × 2752 (Small: 9.5 M) • [1:1 (24 × 24)] selected for image area: - 5504 × 5504 (Large: 30.3 M) - 4128 × 4128 (Medium: 17.
Storage Z 6II [FX (36 × 24)] selected for image area: - 6048 × 4024 (Large: 24.3 M) - 4528 × 3016 (Medium: 13.7 M) - 3024 × 2016 (Small: 6.1 M) • [DX (24 × 16)] selected for image area: - 3936 × 2624 (Large: 10.3 M) - 2944 × 1968 (Medium: 5.8 M) - 1968 × 1312 (Small: 2.6 M) • [1:1 (24 × 24)] selected for image area: Image size - 4016 × 4016 (Large: 16.1 M) (pixels) - 3008 × 3008 (Medium: 9.0 M) - 2000 × 2000 (Small: 4.0 M) • [16:9 (36 × 20)] selected for image area: - 6048 × 3400 (Large: 20.
Storage Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat, Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Picture Control Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, System Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon); selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (Secure Digital), and Media UHS-II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards Either card can be used for primary or backup s
Monitor Monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx.
Release Self-timer Exposure Metering system 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s TTL metering using camera image sensor • Matrix metering Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in center of frame; weighting can instead be based on average of entire frame Metering mode • Spot metering: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.
Exposure Active D-Lighting Multiple exposure Other options Autofocus Type Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off Add, average, lighten, darken HDR (high dynamic range), photo mode flicker reduction Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist Z 7II: −3 – +19 EV (with low-light AF: −4 – +19 EV) • Z 6II: −4.5 – +19 EV (with low-light AF: −6 – +19 EV) * Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 and a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF-S) and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.
Vibration reduction (VR) Camera on5-axis image sensor shift board VR Lens on-board Lens shift (available with VR lenses) VR Flash TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redFlash mode eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Flash –3 – +1 EV (choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV) compensation available in modes P, S,
Bracketing Bracketing Exposure and/or flash, white balance, and ADL Movie Metering TTL metering using camera image sensor system Metering mode Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted • 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD): 60p (progressive)/50p/30p/ 25p/24p • 1920 × 1080: 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p Frame size (pixels) and • 1920×1080 (slow-motion): 30p ×4/25p ×4/24p ×5 frame rate * 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 Z 7II M: Manual selection (ISO 64–25600; choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV); with additional options available equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above ISO 25600; auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64–Hi 2.0) available with selectable upper limit • P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64–Hi 2.
Playback Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) playback with playback zoom, playback zoom cropping, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, auto image rotation, and picture rating Interface USB HDMI output Accessory terminal Audio input Audio output Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB); connection to built-in USB port is recommended Type C HDMI connector Built-in (can be used with MC-DC2 remote cords and o
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth • Wi-Fi 762 Specifications Standards: - IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, Bolivia, and Oceania) - IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) - IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas) • Operating frequency: - 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11; Africa, Asia, Bolivia, and Oceania) - 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth • Bluetooth Range (line of sight) Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 • Operating frequency: - Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz - Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz • Maximum output power (EIRP): - Bluetooth: –0.3 dBm - Bluetooth Low Energy: –1.8 dBm Approximately 10 m (32 ft) * * Without interference. Range may vary with signal strength and presence or absence of obstacles.
Power source Charging AC adapter AC adapter Tripod socket Tripod socket EH-7P charging AC adapter (available separately) EH-5d/EH-5c/EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5B power connector (available separately) 0.635 cm (1/4 in., ISO 1222) Dimensions/weight Dimensions Approx. 134 × 100.5 × 69.5 mm/5.3 × 4 × 2.8 in. (W × H × D) Approx. 705 g (1 lb. 8.9 oz.) with battery and memory Weight card but without body cap; approx. 615 g/1 lb. 5.7 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 to 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 Battery Approx. 2 hours 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. 1.
❚❚ EH-7P Charging AC Adapter (Available Separately) Rated input Rated output Supported batteries Operating temperature Average active efficiency Efficiency at low load (10%) No-load power consumption Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, MAX 0.5 A DC 5.0 V/3.0 A, 15.0 W Nikon EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion batteries 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) 81.80% 72.50% 0.075 W Approx. 65.5 × 26.5 × 58.5 mm/2.6 × 1.1 × 2.4 in., excluding plug adapter Approx. 135 g (4.
A Notice for Customers in Europe Distributor (Importer for EU Countries) Nikon Europe B.V. The Garden, Stroombaan 14, 1181 VX Amstelveen, The Netherlands +31-20-7099-000 Commercial registration number: 34036589 ❚❚ EN-EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Type Rated capacity Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Rechargeable lithium-ion battery 7.0 V/2280 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 CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. • UHS-I and UHS-II SD cards are supported. • CFexpress or XQD cards with a maximum data transfer rate of at least 45 MB/s (300×), or UHS Speed Class 3 or better SD cards, are recommended for movie recording and playback.
Portable Chargers (Power Banks) Portable chargers can be used to power the camera or charge the camera battery. The following table lists the portable chargers that have been tested and approved for use, together with the approximate number of shots that can be taken with, and the approximate number of times the camera battery can be charged using, each device. Manufacturer Model number Number of shots 1 Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD 45W Z 7II: approx. 1930 Z 6II: approx. 1840 Number of charges 2 Approx.
• The only batteries that can be charged from portable chargers are the EN-EL15c and EN-EL15b. • See the documentation provided with the portable charger for information on use. • Use a USB cable with two Type C connectors supplied with the portable charger when employing the device to power the camera or charge the camera battery. • Up-to-date information on portable chargers is available on the website of the manufacturers. Availability may vary with country or region.
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows buffer capacity and the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 128 GB 1 card at different image qualities and sizes when [FX (36 × 24)] is selected for [Choose image area]. Actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and the type of card.
File size Number of exposures remaining 2 Buffer capacity 2, 3 Large Approx. 66.3 MB 1600 frames 56 frames Large Approx. 76.
Z 6II: Image quality Image size NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 14-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed, 14-bit NEF (RAW), Uncompressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Uncompressed, 14-bit Large Medium Small File size Approx. 20.6 MB Approx. 15.2 MB Approx. 11.7 MB Number of exposures remaining 2 Buffer capacity 2, 3 3000 frames 124 frames 4000 frames 124 frames 5400 frames 131 frames Large Approx. 26.4 MB 2600 frames 200 frames Large Approx. 18.
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. 9.3 MB Approx. 6.4 MB Approx. 3.9 MB Approx. 6.3 MB Approx. 3.8 MB Approx. 2.0 MB Approx. 2.4 MB Approx. 1.7 MB Approx. 1.
Battery Endurance The movie footage or number of shots that can be recorded with a fully-charged EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery 1 is given below. Actual endurance varies with such factors as the condition of the battery, the interval between shots, and the options selected in the camera menus. Photo Mode: Number of Shots 2 • [Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode with - [Enable] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx.
Actions such as the following can reduce battery endurance: • Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway • Repeated autofocus operations • Taking NEF (RAW) photographs • Slow shutter speeds • Using camera Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) and Bluetooth features • Using the camera with optional accessories connected • Repeatedly zooming in and out • Taking pictures at low ambient temperatures 778 Battery Endurance
To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL15c 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-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL15c. 2 Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standard. Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.
AF-Assist Illumination The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 1.0–3.0 m (3 ft 4 in.–9 ft 10 in.). Some lenses may block the illuminator at certain focus distances. • Remove lens hoods when using the illuminator. • The following lenses interfere with AF-assist illumination: Lenses that limit the range at which AF-assist illumination can be used for autofocus AF-assist illumination cannot be used NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/2.8 S for autofocus at distances under 1.5 m (4 ft 12 in.
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Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. The Battery Charger ● IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
CAUTIONS Modifications Z 7II/Z 6II The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.
● Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The permission of the United States government is not required for export to countries other than the following, which as of this writing are subject to embargo or special controls: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change). The use of wireless devices may be prohibited in some countries or regions.
Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c) Data transmission is always initiated by software, which is the passed down through the MAC, through the digital and analog baseband, and finally to the RF chip. Several special packets are initiated by the MAC. These are the only ways the digital baseband portion will turn on the RF transmitter, which it then turns off at the end of the packet. Therefore, the transmitter will be on only while one of the aforementioned packets is being transmitted.
FCC/ISED RF Exposure Statement The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
Notice for Customers in Europe and in Countries Complying with the Radio Equipment Directive Hereby, Nikon Corporation declares that the radio equipment types Z 7II and Z 6II are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/ EU. The full texts of the EU declarations of conformity are available at the following internet addresses: Z 7II: https://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_N1932.pdf Z 6II: https://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_N1929.
● Notice for Customers in Singapore Trade Name: Model: Z 7II Trade Name: Model: Z 6II This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. The content of certification labels not affixed to the device is given below.
A Certificates Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) 793
Kit Lens Manuals Kit Lens Manuals Documentation for the lenses supplied with lens kits is available from the Nikon Download Center. https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.
Index Symbols b (Auto) .................................................... 56, 63 P (Programmed auto) .......................... 107 S (Shutter-priority auto)...................... 108 A (Aperture-priority auto) ................. 108 M (Manual) .....................................................109 U1, U2, U3 (User setting mode) ...... 115 U (Single frame) ...........................126, 130 V (Continuous L) ................................126 W (Continuous H) ...............................
Airplane mode .......................................... 482 All images ...................................................... 211 Animal-detection AF................................84 Aperture .............................................. 108, 109 Apply settings to live view ............. 402 Assign MB-N11 buttons ........ 437, 451 Assign remote (WR) Fn button ... 482 Attaching a lens ...........................................50 Attenuator.....................................................
Detaching lenses ........................................ 51 Diffraction compensation .... 288, 369 Diopter adjustment control .............. 13 Direct connection to PC .................... 544 Direct sunlight (White balance) ..... 96 DISP button ....................................................... 25 Distortion control .................................... 520 D-Lighting ......................................................517 Dual-format recording PB slot ..... 235 Dynamic-area AF .....................
Headphone volume ............................. 374 Hi (ISO) .............................................................. 119 High ISO NR ..................................... 286, 368 High sensitivity (Hi) ............................... 119 Highlight display ..................................... 450 Highlights ...................................................... 185 Highlight-weighted metering ..... 158 Histogram .....................................25, 26, 186 Hue (Set Picture Control) ...............
Network settings .............. 486, 544, 550 Neutral ..............................................................139 Non-CPU lens data ................................. 466 O OK button...........................................427, 448 Overflow (Secondary slot function) . 258 Overview ......................................................... 191 P Pairing (Bluetooth) ................................. 483 Perspective control ................................521 Photo information .........................
Selected images....................................... 209 Selecting pictures for upload....... 197 Self-timer ................................ 126, 131, 394 Send while off ............................................ 485 Set Picture Control..................... 139, 275 Set the clock. ...................................................52 Setup menu ................................................. 453 Shade (White balance) ...........................96 Sharpening (Set Picture Control)143 Shooting data ....
Wireless transmitter (WT-7)490, 594, 706 Wireless Transmitter Utility ............. 541 WR-R10 .................................................479, 631 WT-7 ............................................ 490, 594, 706 Z Zoom ..................................................................
Changes Made via Firmware Updates Firmware Version Info To view the camera firmware version or update the camera firmware, select [Firmware version] in the setup menu. Camera firmware can be updated either from a computer or from a smartphone or tablet (smart device). • From a computer: You can check whether new firmware is available with a visit to the Nikon Download Center. For more information, see the firmware download page. https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.
Features Available with “C” Firmware Version 1.30 The new features available with camera “C” firmware version 1.30 are described below. Voice Memos (Z 6II Only) A [Voice memo] option has been added to the roles that can be assigned to the [Movie record button] via Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls]. In the [Voice memo] role, the movie-record button can be used to record and play voice memos up to about 60 seconds long while a picture is displayed.
3 Press and hold the movierecord button. • Recording will continue while the button is pressed. • A b icon is displayed during recording. 4 Release the movie-record button to end recording. • Pictures with voice memos are indicated by h icons. • Recording ends automatically after 60 seconds. D Cautions: Voice Memo Recording • • • • • 804 Voice memos cannot be added to pictures with existing memos (indicated by h icons). Delete the existing memo before attempting to record a new memo.
A Voice Memo Storage Location Voice memos for pictures taken with [Backup] or [RAW primary - JPEG secondary] selected for [Secondary slot function] in the photo shooting menu will be added to the pictures on both memory cards. A Voice Memo File Names Voice memos have file names of the form “DSC_nnnn.WAV”, where nnnn is a four-digit number copied from the picture with which the voice memo is associated.
3 Press the movie-record button. • Voice memo playback will start. 4 Press the movie-record button again. • Voice memo playback will end. D Cautions: Voice Memo Playback • Playback zoom is disabled during voice memo playback. Playback will end if you: - view other pictures, - press the O button, - exit playback mode, or - turn the camera off. • Playback may end if you press the shutter-release button or operate other camera controls. • Protecting pictures also protects any associated voice memos.
❚❚ Deleting Voice Memos Pressing the O button when viewing a picture marked with a h icon displays a confirmation dialog. • To delete both the picture and the voice memo, highlight [Image and voice memo] and press O. • To delete only the voice memo, highlight [Voice memo only] and press O. • To resume playback without deleting either file, press K. • Deleting pictures deletes any associated voice memos.
❚❚ Voice Memo Options The setup menu now offers a [Voice memo options] item containing the following options for voice memo recording and playback. • [Voice memo control] controls the behavior of the movie-record button during voice memo recording. - [Press and hold] (default): Recording takes place only while the movierecord button is pressed and ends when the button is released. - [Press to start/stop]: Press the movie record button once to begin recording and again to end recording.
Hue and Brightness Settings for Portraits [Portrait impression balance] items have been added to the photo and movie shooting menus. Settings can be fine-tuned on the hue and brightness axes and the results saved as [Mode 1], [Mode 2], or [Mode 3]. The saved modes can be applied to new pictures. ❚❚ Creating Portrait Impression Balance Modes 1 Select [Portrait impression balance] in the photo or movie shooting menu. 2 Highlight a mode from [Mode 1] through [Mode 3] and press 2.
3 Adjust hue and brightness. • Press 4 or 2 to adjust hue on the M (magenta)–Y (yellow) axis. Magenta increases as you move toward M, amber (yellow) as you move toward Y. • Press 1 or 3 to adjust brightness. Brightness increases as the values go up and decreases as they go down. • The selected values are displayed to the right of the grid. • To restore default settings, press the O button. 4 Save changes. • Press J to save changes and exit to the menus.
D Cautions: Portrait Impression Balance • [Portrait impression balance] will not be available if: - [Monochrome] or [Creative Picture Control] is selected for [Set Picture Control], or - [N-Log] or [HDR (HLG)] is selected for [HDMI] > [Advanced] > [N-Log/HDR (HLG) output options] in the setup menu. • The values selected for portrait impression balance cannot be viewed in the camera playback display, in the [NEF (RAW) processing] display in the retouch menu, or in Nikon’s NX Studio software.
Features Available with “C” Firmware Version 1.40 Updating the Z 7II/Z 6II “C” firmware from version 1.30 to version 1.40 gives access to the features described below. New Options for Custom Settings f2 “Custom Controls”: “Save Focus Position” and “Recall Focus Position” [Save focus position] and [Recall focus position] have been added to the roles that can be assigned to camera controls for Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls].
❚❚ Memory Recall 1 Select [Save focus position] for Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls] > [Lens Fn button]. 2 Select [Recall focus position] for Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls] > [Lens Fn2 button]. 3 Focus on the desired subject in the shooting display and press and hold the lens Fn button. A icon will appear in the shooting display if the operation is successful. 4 Press the lens Fn2 button. • The saved focus position will be restored.
D Cautions: Memory Recall • Focus positions cannot be saved while shooting information is displayed. • Changes in ambient temperature may result in focus being recalled to a position different from that at which it was saved. • Previously-saved focus positions tend to change if recalled after lens focal length is adjusted via zoom.
New Custom Setting: f9 “Focus Ring Rotation Range” A [Focus ring rotation range] item has been added to the Custom Settings menu at position f9. Choose how far the focus or control rings on Z mount lenses must be rotated to go all the way from the minimum focus distance to infinity. Option [Non-linear] Description The focus distance changes by a large amount when the ring is rotated rapidly and by a small amount when the ring is rotated slowly, without regard to how far the ring is rotated.
New Custom Setting: f10 “Switch Focus/ Control Ring Roles” A [Switch focus/control ring roles] item has been added to the Custom Settings menu at position f10. If [On] is selected, the focus ring will perform the role currently assigned to the control ring. • The function performed by the control ring can be selected using Custom Setting f2 or g2 [Custom controls]. • This option applies only to compatible lenses. 816 Features Available with “C” Firmware Version 1.
Remote Control (ML-L7) Options A [Wireless remote (ML-L7) options] item has been added to the setup menu. When paired with the camera via Bluetooth, optional ML-L7 remote controls can be used to control the camera remotely during still photography, movie recording, and the like. ❚❚ Establishing a Connection The ML-L7 remote control must be paired with the camera before use. • The camera can be paired with only one remote at a time.
2 Keep the power button on the remote control pressed for over three seconds. • The camera and remote control will begin pairing. During pairing, the status LED on the remote control will flash about twice a second. • A connection will be established between the camera and remote control when pairing is complete. • L and Z will appear in the shooting display. • If a message is displayed stating that pairing has failed, repeat the pairing process from Step 1.
❚❚ The Setup Menu “Wireless Remote (ML-L7) Options” Item The [Wireless remote (ML-L7) options] item in the setup menu contains the following options: • [Wireless remote connection]: Select [Enable] to connect to the remote control with which the camera has been most recently paired. To end the connection, select [Disable]. • [Save wireless remote controller]: Pair the camera with a remote control. For more information, see “Pairing” in the section on “Establishing a Connection” (0 817).
❚❚ Parts of the ML-L7 Remote Control: Names and Functions Performs the same function as the camera W (Q) button. Performs the same function as the camera X 2 “+” button button. Press once to start movie recording and 3 Movie-record button again to stop. • Press the button to turn the remote control on. - The remote control will automatically connect to the camera with which it is currently paired, assuming it is nearby.
5 6 7 8 9 The color and behavior of the status LED indicates remote control and shooting status. For more information, see “The Status LED Remote Control Status LED (Z 7II/Z 6II)” (0 822). Press the button to release the shutter. • The remote control shutter-release button cannot be pressed halfway. • The remote control shutter-release button Shutter-release cannot be kept pressed for burst button photography.
A The Remote Control Status LED (Z 7II/Z 6II) Color Orange Behavior Flashes approximately once a second Flashes quickly (approximately twice a second) Flashes approximately once every three seconds Flashes once Orange Flashes twice Red Red Flashes once Flashes twice Green Green Green Status Searching for paired camera. Pairing. Connected to camera. Photography started. “Bulb” or “Time” photography ended. Movie recording started. Movie recording ended.
D Troubleshooting Try the solutions listed below if you experience any of the following when using an ML-L7 remote control. • [Wireless remote (ML-L7) options] cannot be selected in the setup menu and the camera cannot be paired with the remote control: - Check that the camera battery is charged or use an optional charging AC adapter or an optional power connector and AC adapter. - Confirm that [Disable] is selected for [Airplane mode] in the setup menu.
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